00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged the Filipinos,
00:04especially the youth, to take care of our maritime resources.
00:08Not only in the pursuit of our rights, but also in protecting it.
00:13That's what Kenneth Paciente wrote.
00:17As the second largest archipelagic country in the world,
00:21the Philippines is one in establishing the Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month, or MANAMO.
00:26In his message, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pointed out
00:30how important the country is in the broad range of maritime and archipelagic resources
00:36that the Filipinos are benefiting from,
00:38while also urging them to play the role of caring for the so-called rich.
00:45This year's celebration of MANAMO is a clarion call
00:49to raise greater consciousness on maritime and archipelagic concerns,
00:53as well as to engage our people in protecting our maritime interests and resources from various threats.
01:00The President also emphasized the importance of helping to care for the so-called natural wealth,
01:07especially the role of the youth.
01:09I encourage everyone, especially our youth,
01:13to support and to join the countrywide coastal cleanup and conservation activities.
01:19The Executive Board also emphasized that every Filipino has a duty
01:23to care for the natural wealth of the Philippines.
01:27Everything starts from each of us.
01:29And with all of us working together,
01:32we will soon harvest the fruits of our hard work
01:35and realize a sustainable and greener future for everyone to enjoy.
01:40The Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month is celebrated
01:43along with the Fish Conservation Week,
01:46International Coastal Cleanup Day,
01:48and National Maritime Day.
01:50Kenneth Baciente for Pambansang TV in Bago, Philippines.
