Brawner
As it joined the worldwide observance of International Day of Education on Wednesday, January 24, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said education is a “powerful tool” against extremism and discrimination.
“Cognizant of its theme, ‘Learning for Lasting Peace,’ we emphasize the importance of education as a tool to counter violence and extremism, discrimination, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech and its crucial role in fostering understanding, cooperation, justice, and peace,” he said.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Brawner also said that without access to quality education—a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility—the youth would remain vulnerable to violent ideologies.
“As your Armed Forces, we are committed to winning the hearts and minds of every Filipino. This has been the foundation of our whole-of-nation approach to end the root causes of conflict, chief of which are poverty and illiteracy,” he pointed out.
He also urged every soldier, airman, sailor, and Marine to be acquainted with the struggles of the underprivileged so they can dispense their duties with compassion and humility.
As it joined the worldwide observance of International Day of Education on Wednesday, January 24, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said education is a “powerful tool” against extremism and discrimination.
“Cognizant of its theme, ‘Learning for Lasting Peace,’ we emphasize the importance of education as a tool to counter violence and extremism, discrimination, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech and its crucial role in fostering understanding, cooperation, justice, and peace,” he said.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Brawner also said that without access to quality education—a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility—the youth would remain vulnerable to violent ideologies.
“As your Armed Forces, we are committed to winning the hearts and minds of every Filipino. This has been the foundation of our whole-of-nation approach to end the root causes of conflict, chief of which are poverty and illiteracy,” he pointed out.
He also urged every soldier, airman, sailor, and Marine to be acquainted with the struggles of the underprivileged so they can dispense their duties with compassion and humility.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/01/25/afp-chief-cites-education-as-powerful-tool-vs-extremism-and-discrimination/
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