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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for a united effort to protect young students from various threats, following a series of violent incidents involving minors on school grounds.
In his latest vlog, the President E×ρréššed deep concern over the recurring violence affecting students, citing the shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City as the most alarming, which left three students dead and several others wounded.
Speaking not only as the country's chief executive but also as a father and a fellow Filipino, Marcos stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of the youth, especially within school premises.
"Ngayong araw, hindi lamang bilang Pangulo ang aking pananalita, kundi bilang isang ama, bilang kapwa Pilipino, at bilang isang taong lubos na nag-aalala sa kaligtasan ng ating mga anak."
(Today, I speak not only as the President, but as a father, as a fellow Filipino, and as someone who is deeply concerned about the safety of our children.)
In response, the President directed the relevant government agencies to intensify security measures in schools across the country.
"Kaya naman inaatasan ko ang ating mga ahensya sa edukasyon, kapulisan, kalusugan, at lokal na pamahalaan na higit pang palakasin ang mga hakbang para sa kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral sa buong bansa."
(That is why I am directing our agencies in education, police, health, and local government to further strengthen the measures for the safety of students throughout the country.)
Marcos emphasized that schools must remain places where children learn, pursue their dreams, and develop their abilities — not places where parents fear for their children's safety.
The President also urged parents to keep a close watch on their children and not to underestimate the value of simple conversations at home.
"Huwag maliitin ang halaga ng isang simpleng pag-uusap kasama ang inyong anak. Minsan, ang pinakamahalagang proteksyong maibibigay natin sa ating mga anak ay ang ating oras, atensyon, at pag-unawa."
(Do not underestimate the value of a simple conversation with your child. Sometimes, the most important protection we can give our children is our time, attention, and understanding.)
Marcos also left a message directly for the youth.
"Sa bawat estudyanteng nanonood ngayon: Mahalaga ang iyong buhay. Mahalaga ang iyong mga pinagdaraanan at ang paghingi ng tulong ay hindi kailanman tanda ng kahinaan."
(To every student watching right now: Your life matters. What you are going through matters, and asking for help is never a sign of weakness.)
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Date posted: June 29, 2026 3:13 PM