SENATOR Francis Tolentino on Wednesday urged young Filipino students and scientists to showcase the beauty of the country’s maritime treasures at the first-ever National Youth, Science, Technology and Innovation Festival.

“It is our job to showcase, champion, change, and safeguard the treasures of our seas and our archipelagic waters,” said Tolentino, who heads the Senate Special Committee on Maritime and Admiralty Zones.

He expressed hope that the NYSTIF will become bigger and be joined by other countries in Asia.

“Magsasama na po lahat ng magagaling—lahat ng mga Pilipino, ating mga balik scientists, ating magagaling na mga estudyante,” the senator said.

Tolentino encouraged the Department of Science and Technology and those who will join the event to show the brilliance of the Fllipino youth and raise awareness on science and technology.

“Marami na po tayong magagaling na kababayan ang nakapagbigay ng karangalang malaki sa larangan ng agham,” the lawmaker said.