MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged youth leaders to express their ideas and be more involved, particularly in the realm of public service.
Speaking during the oath-taking of newly elected Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan National Island Representatives at the Palace, Marcos said the role of “Kabataang Barangay” is for the youth to be engaged in public affairs.
“Simple lang ang slogan ng Kabataang Barangay eh, ‘Makialam, makialam’. Tama ‘yun, dapat ganoon pa rin ang gagawin ng kabataan,” the Chief Executive said.
“Kung mayroon kayong nakikitang mas magandang pamamaraan, sabihin ninyo, isigaw ninyo. ‘Yung mga matatanda hindi makikinig sa inyo pero pilitin ninyo,” he added.
President Marcos also mentioned the importance of youth in public service as he stated that the government needs to be revitalized, have new blood, and acquire new ideas.
“But that kind of intuitive and instinctive knowledge from the youth is what we need. And we are…the future is going to be technology-driven and that is why the natural instinct of younger people, when it comes to technology, is important. It has to be part of all our thinking. It has to be part of all our planning,” he said.
He also vowed that his administration would listen to what the local government officials, including the youth leaders, would say regarding government service.
“We have to hear from the ordinary citizens what is the future that you want? What is the future that you feel we can achieve? And how do you suggest that we do it?” Marcos said.
“These questions are very, very important and these are questions that we ask of the local government and I promise you, we will listen to those answers,” he added./PN
