Marcos says education 'bedrock of prosperous society’

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday recognized the teachers' role in building a better future for the nation.
 
"I firmly believe that education is the bedrock of every prosperous society, and that those who dedicate their lives to teaching are important drivers of our nation," Marcos said in a statement on the occasion of National Teachers' Day.
 
"Today, we honor our dear educators across the country for ensuring our youth's holistic development as they aspire to be agents of change within their respective communities and beyond," he added. 
 
Marcos said the event was a good opportunity to express the country's sincerest appreciation for the teachers' “invaluable service to the nation as we safely reopen our schools and bring forth a new era of learning amidst the post-pandemic world." 
 
"I trust that, with the help of our teachers, our country will grow stronger with every Filipino becoming more capable of building a better future for all," the President said. 
 
"May this celebration not only inspire present teachers as they continue their efforts in shaping the lives of our young learners, but also motivate those whose dream is to be such agents of genuine unity and empowerment," he added. — VBL, GMA News