President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 21, 2026 urges students to take advantage of the support of the government, as he reminded them that education was not a privilege but a right of every Filipino. Speaking before presidential scholars at the Obando Central School in Bulacan, Marcos encouraged the students to persevere in their studies and strive for success, stressing that education is a lifelong asset that cannot be lost, stolen, or taken away.