Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it seeks to modernize and promote a more inclusive scouting policy in basic education.

In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said scouts must learn real-world skills through improved and more inclusive policy.

"We are modernizing these policies to ensure every learner gains access to real-world leadership skills, resilience, and a strong sense of civic duty in a safe, supportive environment," he said.

This came following the Stakeholders' Convergence on the Harmonization of Scouting Programs in Basic Education held on Aug. 25.

Improving the scouting program is still part of the agency's Quality Basic Education Development Plan and Five-Point Reform Agenda und...