Christmas came early for Filipino medalists at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) are set to give them cash incentives. The announcement came on Monday, Nov. 3, during the Philippine team 's medal...
By Iane Macasieb Although the city was wrapped in a gloomy atmosphere, the mood inside SM Mall of Asia Arena was ecstatic and full of energy—all thanks to South Korean superstar Ji Chang Wook. Chang Wook, the famous Korean actor known for his hit portrayals in dramas such as “Healer,” “The...
By Aizylla Mira Rana, 17 Grade 12 Laguna Senior High School, STEM Dr. Jose Rizal, because of his persistence and determination to effect change, made transformation possible. Ever since elementary school, we’ve learned about his life and works. He has always been remembered. But it was in high...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
By Adrian Josh Baac Third-year Political Science major San Beda University I am Tagukami. What does Tagukami stand for? The term was once used by the Kalinga people to refer to themselves, meaning “we are men.” It reflects a deep sense of identity and a strong connection to our ancestral land....
Music truly has the power to uplift. A testament to that is Ang Misyon, Inc. (AMI) and its recent achievement at the Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2025, held on Oct. 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Through its program, the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, AMI bagged the Music Foundation of...
There are numerous initiatives that aim to bring Filipino art closer to the people. In the past, we’ve seen exhibitions in malls spotlighting the works of local creatives. Notable masterpieces have also been adapted into different forms, from wearable art to collectible pieces. This time,...
Ana Ysabel C. Buenaventura, 18, Business management First year college, De La Salle University I never thought I’d be in New York for Fashion Week (NYFW) at the age of 18. I wasn’t there to present a collection or walk the runway. I was there merely as a young founder, student, and intern, who...
Earl Danielle A. Padro, 22 Senior Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science student St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban Sunday’s dawn. The lights were dim. Rain pouring. It might sound like a fresh morning was ahead, a clean slate washed by the early shower. But as I lay there, a...
Around 1,000 individuals from various progressive youth groups and student organizations trooped to Mendiola, Manila to protest widespread corruption in the country, particularly the flood control project scandal that allegedly involves top officials of the national government. The Manila Police...
The Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) said the 55 minors involved in the Sept. 21 riots across Manila have started their community service together with their parents on Friday, Oct. 17. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the community service program aims to correct their...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, October 16, announced that around 400 Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners were recognized this week after completing DepEd’s Micro-Certification Program—an initiative developed in partnership with UNICEF Philippines to validate and...
