(Eagle News) — Malacañang called on the Filipino youth to go out and participate in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections that will be held on May 14.
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque Jr., made the statement during his regular press briefing on Thursday, April 19 in Malacañang.
“So I am in front of you today, because the National Youth Commission is reminding the Filipino youth to go out and participate in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections in your community,” the official said.
Roque also encouraged the Filipino youth to file their certificates of candidacy (CoC) to prove that they are “genuine, young patriotic Filipinos.”
“Show to our countrymen and to our President‘s critics that you proudly support our government and our President; that you are not trolls – but genuine, young, patriotic Filipinos who are supportive of our government and of our government troops.”
The filing of CoC will end today, Friday, April 20, at 5:00 PM.