The document discusses the Philippine government's commitment to environmental protection and focus on bamboo. It notes that Executive Order 879 created the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council to address rising construction costs by promoting the use of bamboo. Additionally, an executive order in South Cotabato created the South Cotabato Bamboo Industry Development Council. In response, the Department of Education in South Cotabato commits to focusing on bamboo planting to help mitigate climate change, provide income for farmers, and serve as an alternative to plastic and wood. It outlines 12 specific commitments to procure bamboo furniture, plant bamboo in schools and vacant land, establish nurseries, research bamboo technologies, and raise awareness.