Marcos: Archipelagic awareness month to engage Pinoys in protecting maritime interests

The Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month is an opportunity to engage Filipinos in protecting the country's maritime interests against threats, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Monday. 

In a video message, Marcos joins the entire nation in the observance of  Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month, noting that the Philippines is fortunate and blessed with vast maritime and archipelagic resources that can be utilized for the benefit of the public.

''As stewards of this incredible gift, it is incumbent upon us to preserve and develop these resources to their fullest potential,'' Marcos said. 

''This year’s celebration of MANA Mo is a clarion call to raise greater consciousness on maritime and archipelagic concerns as well as to engage our people in protecting our maritime interests and resources from various threats,'' he added.

 

Amid the observance of MANA Mo, Marcos also encouraged the public, especially the youth, to support and join the countrywide coastal clean-up and conservation activities.

''Everything starts from each of us and with all of us working together, we will soon harvest the fruits of our hard work and realize a sustainable and greener future for everyone to enjoy,'' he said. 

As per Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, the month of September has been designated as Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month.—LDF, GMA Integrated News