First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Thursday vowed to help shape the mental, emotional, and social qualities of young women as she was formally conferred the title of "Chief Girl Scout."
"As the First Lady of the Philippines, I have been designated as the Chief Girl Scout of the Philippines. It is a title that I will truly be proud of," she said in her speech during the investiture ceremony at Malacañang Palace.
Mrs. Marcos said she'll take on the role of Chief Girl Scout "not only because of its meaningful history but more so because it will allow me to help our young women cultivate the same values that I learned when I was a girl scout in school."
She recognized the Girl Scouts of the Philippines for its mission to "prepare young women for their responsibilities in the home, the nation, and the world community."
The President's wife recalled her experiences as a girl scout, during which she was taught to help the community by planting trees to help the environment.
"Who would've thought that years later, especially with the recent onslaught of typhoon 'Paeng,' that something as basic as tree planting would be of vital importance," Mrs. Marcos pointed out.
She then discussed climate change as a problem that needs to be immediately addressed. "And if we can find ways to help save our environment, we will definitely be able to help our community and our country," she said.
The GSP's founding was formalized in May 1940 through Commonwealth Act 542.
The First Lady concluded her speech by expressing her commitment to contributing to nation-building. "As part of the GSP movement, I am committed to helping shape our young women's mental, emotional and social qualities," she said.
"I will strive to help our environment and do our part towards nation-building. Together, we will achieve these goals."
