President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. enjoined the Filipino people to work hand in hand with the youth in achieving the collective goal for a greener future as he recognized their significant role in achieving sustainable development.

In his message for the Filipino youth on the occasion of the International Youth Day, President Marcos expressed hope that the people’s love for the youth and the environment will be their guide for the concerted actions toward a healthy environment.

“We recognize the utmost importance of our young people’s roles in developing, prioritizing, and adopting ecological initiatives that must be aggressively pushed today to fully realize the healthier environment we all deserve,” President Marcos said.

“May our love for the youth and Mother Earth be the guidepost as we commit to embark on a green transition. Together, let us embrace this social contract and move towards a future that efficiently, inclusively, and sustainably works for all,” he added.

President Marcos is one with the Filipino nation and the international community in commemorating the International Youth Day as he emphasized that he draws inspiration from the encouraging visions of the Filipino youths, who serve as both the trailblazer of the modern world and hope for the future.

The chief executive said that the young Filipinos exude eagerness to evoke transformational movements that positively impact the current and coming generations.

President Marcos said that the Philippines joins the international community in observing International Youth Day today with the theme, “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.” PND