President Marcos has appointed Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 1 director Joseph Francisco "Jeff" Ortega as the new chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC), replacing Duterte Youth leader Ronald Cardema. National Youth Commission Chairperson Joseph Francisco Ortega (Jeff...
President Marcos has urged all government offices and local government units (LGUs) to support the Philippines' hosting of the 22nd Asian Karate Youth Championship from August 22 to 25 at the Philsports Multi-purpose Arena in Pasig City. Pixabay The two-page Memorandum Circular No. 55, signed by...
Starbucks Philippines expanded its social impact efforts with the opening of its second Community Store in Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong. The opening of the new store was attended by Starbucks Philippines executives, beneficiaries from the chosen local community, and the press on August 5, 2024. The...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its full support to Senate Bill (SB) 2633 on Magna Carta of the Out-of-Schoool Youth that would provide learning and employment opportunities, social services, and interventions. In a statement, the CHR said that SB 2633 filed by Sen. Jose...
Everyone has the right to dream and think of grand ideas, or bravely imagine that they have reached their future goals. Dreams and aspirations are essential for the younger generation because they give them a sense of hope and a vision of better days ahead. These yearnings fuel their desire to...
BACK TO SCHOOL Students, accompanied by their parents and guardians, during the resumption of classes at Rosauro Almario Elementary School in Manila (Photo Arnold Quizon) By HONEY REYES The K-12 program, which was implemented in 2013 in the Philippines, aimed to align the country’s education...
Young Filipinos were encouraged by President Marcos to take inspiration from Apolinario Mabini to succeed in life. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the commemoration of the 160th birthday anniversary of Mabini in Tanauan City, Batangas on July 23, 2024. (Photo courtesy of...
"Converge: Glocal Design Solutions" formally opens this prestigious competition to accept entries from Architectural and Interior Design students in the Philippines, who may later represent the country on a global stage. Their talents can be further honed through cross-learning opportunities and...
Centro Escolar University (CEU) commemorated its 117th Foundation to celebrate the visionaries who founded the institution, the milestones achieved over the years, and the contributions made by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The celebration commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass at the CEU...
Centro Escolar University Makati’s Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management (BSITTM) and Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management (BSIHM) students recently participated in enriching educational tours, exploring the diverse landscapes and cultures of...
An activist youth group mobilized in front of the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office in Pasig on Friday, July 19—the first day of Sonny Angara as the new Education Secretary . (Photo from SPARK) Members of the Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) held a picket protest to...
Centered on the theme of "Inclusive Entrepreneurship," over 200 participants from 20 countries and territories gathered in the Philippines at the Youth Co Summit 2024, organized by the United Nations Development Programme and Citi Foundation, together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the...
