PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recognized the role of Sangguniang Kabataan officials and expected them to lead the change for the future of the country.

“Kabilang kayo [sa mga] mukha ng Bagong Pilipinas, kaya naman ay inaasahan namin ang inyong pangunguna sa pagbabago upang mapaigting ang dekalidad na serbisyo publiko,” Marcos told newly elected officers of the Liga ng mga Barangay and SK officials.

“Huwag ninyong iisipin na dahil sinasabi mataas ‘yung governor, mataas ‘yung mayor, tapos kami barangay lang kami, SK lang kami. Huwag ninyong iisipin ‘yun dahil napakahalaga ng inyong trabaho. Napakahalaga ang ginagampanan ninyo na katungkulan para sa ating pagpaganda ng Pilipinas,” he added.

At least 31 newly elected LnB officers took their oath before Marcos at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (05 June 2024) morning.

The Chief Executive also assured them of a listening government under his leadership.

“So, kaya nabanggit ko lahat ‘yan ay dahil nais ko lang naman talagang ipaalam sa inyo na dahil nga sa aking karanasan bilang local government official ay asahan po ninyo na lahat ng inyong mga iniisip, lahat ng inyong mga suggestion, lahat ng inyong sinasabi sa amin ay pinapakinggan namin ‘yan,” he said.

Marcos also asked the youth to maximize the use of the new technology in their planning and decision-making, adding that they will not be left behind in the nation-building under a “Bagong Pilipinas.”