The country’s biggest youth gathering returns as the Global Youth Summit 2025 is set to inspire and energize thousands of young leaders and changemakers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this July 28, headlined by none other than multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho. With a legacy built on...
Yesterday, July 15, World Youth Skills Day was observed without much fanfare. This year’s theme, “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future through AI and Digital Skills,” is both timely and urgent. In a world wracked by climate crises, inequality, conflict, and technological disruption,...
By Ma. Vinese M. Cabrera Illustrations by Eon Catangcatang and Nelmund Rayson Carman “Do you agree?” “Why yes? Why not?” “What do you mean?” “Why did they side with this?” These are the questions lingering in our ears and minds whenever we are asked about a hot topic. Now, mind if...
School season is officially in session! And let’s be real—just because the last bell rings doesn’t mean the learning stops. From late-night cramming to last-minute project rushes, our homes have become our second classrooms. So why not make your at-home study setup feel just as...
Text by JESSTONY B. ANGEL Cartoon by ALNICO FERNANDEZ JR. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), now capable of generating realistic videos, we must ask ourselves: are we embracing a revolutionary breakthrough, or have we just unlocked a powerful new channel for the spread of fake...
If the proposed bill to regulate the use of social media among minors would indeed benefit the youth and their mental health, President Marcos will support it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for the Palace 's thoughts over the bill...
Anxiety, grief, anger, fear, helplessness. The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people. Many worry about what the future holds, and a daily grind of climate anxiety and distress can lead to sleeplessness, an inability to focus and worse. Some young people...
A total of 340 students from the municipality of Kapalong in Davao del Norte have joined the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) flagship initiative promoting youth employability and access to education. DOLE said the program...
From bag charms to shelf figurines, the collecting mania that has long been a characteristic of the nation has even more in store for Filipino collectors, with Pop Mart’s new Mega Space Molly 100% Blooming series. Inspired by the various flora uniquely associated with certain countries such as...
By Mackenzie Yap Huang Grade 9 International School Manila When I was in eighth grade, I posted about an archery competition I was in. It received over 50 likes in under an hour. I felt amazing. People commented things like “Congrats!” and fire emojis—and I won’t lie, it felt good. I kept...
Jason Dhakal may be known for his soulful voice and genre-defying tracks, but behind the microphone and camera is a young artist still discovering himself through quiet moments—whether alone or with friends and loved ones. In an interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle during the Zyn event in San...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division, voting 2-1, granted the petition seeking to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, which ranked second in the May 2025 polls. In the resolution dated June 18, 2025, petitioners Reeya Beatrice Magtalas, Abigal Aleli tan,...
