President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is urging Filipinos to work with the country's youth to secure a 'greener future' for the Philippines, recognizing the role of the young generation in achieving sustainable development.

'We recognize the utmost importance of our young people's roles in developing, prioritizing and adopting ecological initiatives that must be aggressively pushed today to fully realize the healthier environment we all deserve,' President Marcos said in his message on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023 on Saturday.