MANILA, Philippines — A new national survey by Arkipelago Analytics shows that Filipino youth remain firmly opposed to restrictions on social media, even as many face worsening financial stress, lower happiness, and growing social disconnection. The findings show that 8 in 10 Filipino youth...
Ma. Theresa Lampasa, 21 I grew up in a loving family that nurtured me and shaped me into a child full of purpose and hope. My childhood felt warm and secure. My family always made my birthdays feel magical. No matter how tight the money was, they found ways to surprise me: a small cake,...
“What time is it? It’s summertime. It’s our vacation!” Cue the road trips, beach days, and long overdue reunions. Whether you are heading out of the city or going back home to your province, your summer lineup deserves a glow-up. Think effortless, stylish, and just a little bit of a main...
By Meingel Damayon, 22 Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies University of Rizal System There is a specific kind of silence that settles in during your final semester. It feels like both a promise and an ending at once. I was chatting with a colleague about how strange this year...
By Jacel Dhafnie Lolo, 22 Journalism City of Malabon University Every Filipino household carries its own set of traditions during the Lenten season. For me, it has always been a time to reignite, or sometimes rediscover, my faith. It offers a pause from the usual rush of everyday life, a week...
In a crowded school area turned job hub, the usual end-of-school-year anxiety—résumés, long lines, and uncertain prospects—gave way to something unexpected: on-the-spot job offers. For thousands of graduating learners, the nationwide rollout of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) did...
Senior high school (SHS) and Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates across the country will soon find it easier to land their first jobs as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) expand the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) nationwide. The...
Some might assume that coming from a well-known showbiz family makes carving out a career easier. That the doors are already open, the spotlight already waiting. But for 23-year-old content creator Leon Barretto, the path forward is something he is choosing to build on his own terms. His surname...
In a historic first for the Philippines, the Kings Choir of Stonyhurst Southville International School – Malarayat Campus claimed the Overall Champion (Greatest Performer) Award at the Young Ambassadors Performing Arts Festival (YAPAF) 2025, held last Dec. 7–8, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City,...
The teenage years and early adulthood are often marked by exploration. It is a time when young people begin shaping their identity through the things they love, from hobbies and interests to the clothes they wear. While the fashion market offers countless brands to choose from, there are moments...
By Inigo I. Eleazar, 20 Bachelor 's in Business Administration (BBA) Universidad Instituto de Empresa, Madrid As an Instituto de Empresa (IE) student studying in Madrid, my school days start quite differently from those of the average university student. Rather than walking into a campus and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said its Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) helped more than 151,000 Filipino students and out-of-school youth gain work experience in 2025. The agency said the program provides temporary employment while helping young people develop...
