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“Although these events are different, the message they show us is the same: Our youth must be protected,” says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
MANILA, Philippines – A few days after a series of tragedies involving Filipino youth in different parts of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posted a vlog on Saturday, June 27, saying that young people must be protected from several dangers, including violence and negligence.
“Although the events are different, they show us the same message: Our young people need to be protected,” the President of the Philippines said.
“Protection against violence. Immunity against negligence. Protection against danger. And protect them from the silent (passers) and the burdens many of them carry,” he added.
(Although these events were different, they show one message: We must protect our youth. Protect them from violence, carelessness, and danger. And protect them from the silent wars and burdens some of them carry.)
Marcos, in his vlog, mentioned Tacloban City shooting incident earlier this week and caused the death of three people and 20 others were injured. The perpetrators were children aged 14 and 15, who are now in the custody of the authorities.
He also mentioned another case of school violence in Cavite, where seven students were injured by stabbing.
The President also mentioned the plight of Ateneo de Manila University players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Virtuewho all drowned during a team building activity in Aurora. School officials, including former coach Tab Baldwin, are now facing anti-hazing complaints before the Department of Justice.
According to Marcos, he had already ordered the Department of Education, the Department of Health, the Philippine National Police, and local government units to further strengthen their programs to ensure the safety of students.
“But government action alone is not enough. Parents should remain an active part of their children’s lives. Teachers must develop their role, not only as educators, but as leaders and mentors,” the President said.Because the true strength of our country depends on the safety, prosperity, and dreams of the next generation.”
(But government measures are not enough. Parents should be an active part of their children’s lives. Teachers should continue their role, not only as educators, but also as leaders and counselors. Because the true strength of our nation lies in the safety, well-being and dreams of our future generation.) – Rappler.com
