Senator Cynthia Villar has underscored the value of education towards people empowerment and in making a difference in the lives of others.
Addressing the graduation rites of Bulacan State University, Villar said “true education goes beyond textbooks and exams and extends far beyond the walls of this institution,”
The senator also told the graduates she was one with them in reaching their dream for an abundant agriculture, a developed economy, and food-sufficient Philippines.
Villar served as a member of the school’s Board of Regents when she was still a congresswoman.
As educated individuals, she told the graduates it is their duty to use their knowledge and skills “to make a positive impact on the world around us.”
“Let us remember that education is not just a privilege; it is a call to action. You have the privilege of education, and with it, the responsibility to uplift those who are less fortunate,” said Villar.
She further reminded the graduates it is incumbent upon them to use their knowledge, skills, and resources to create opportunities.
They are also bound to empower individuals to break free from the cycle of poverty and adversity.
“While we are on the issue of poverty and adversity, our agriculture sector is faced with tremendous challenges, despite the fact that we are an agricultural country,” she lamented.
Regrettably, she emphasized that our farmers continue to endure poverty, making them among the most economically disadvantaged groups in our country.
Because of this, as a Senator and chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Food, and Agrarian Reform, Villar said she was working hard to improve the lives of the farmers.
“I ensure that every legislation I create is tailored towards addressing the needs of our agriculture sector, promoting food security, and increasing the income of our farmers,” she added.