Manila, June 17 -- United Nations agencies on Tuesday threw their full backing behind the push for quality and inclusive education in the Philippines as classes started this week.

In a press briefing in Makati City, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) education chief Akihiro Fushimi noted that millions of Filipino children, mostly from the vulnerable and hardest to reach areas, are still unable to access quality education and learning opportunities.

"We are here as a UN body to contribute to the goal of the Philippine government and community to achieve quality education," he said.

The reiteration of support forms part of a week-long communications campaign by UN Philippines in line with the back-to-school season.

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