On Filipino Youth Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has challenged the youth to study well and serve their communities and people in need.
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)
In his video message on Monday, June 19, the President expressed belief that the Filipino youth are the nation's hope. Thus, he challenged them to prioritize their education in order to serve their respective communities.
"Tulad ng ating mga ninuno, buo ang paniniwala ko na ang mga kabataan ang pag-asa at kinabukasan ng ating Inang Bayan (Like our forefathers, I fully believe that the youth is the hope and future of our nation)," Marcos said.
"Kaya naman hinahamon ko ang ating mga kabataan na pag-ibayuhin ang inyong pag-aaral, magsilbi sa inyong komunidad at patuloy na tumulong sa mga nangangailangan (So, I am challenging our youth to study well, serve their community, and continue to help those in need)," Marcos added.
He further said that he is confident that the next leader who will help the country will come from today's generation given the idealism that they possess.
"Kaya naman, hinihakayat ko kayo na pagyamanin ang inyong mga talino at talento sapagkat sa hinaharap, aasahan namin ang inyong pakikiisa sa pagbuo ng isang maganda, mas masagana at mas matatag na Pilipinas (So, I encourage you to enrich your knowledge and talents because in the future, we will hope for your support in creating a beautiful, more abundant, and more stable Philippines)," Marcos said.
With this, he assured them of the government's commitment to prioritize their welfare and in helping them reach their dreams.
Through Proclamation No. 75 signed in 1948, the 19th of June, the birthday of Jose Rizal, was declared as Filipino Youth Day.