Education for all/education reform, job opportunities/jobs, corruption, economy and healthcare. These are what young people in the Philippines would prioritize if they were the one residing in Malacañang. Also, part of the key agenda if we, for instance, let the youth run the show are:...
By Sophia Mhae Dorupan, 16, La Paz National High School Thumbnail cover from Freepik On canvas stretched, a future framed, Of lush green fields and skies reclaimed, Of cities breathing, waters clear, A homeland grown from dreams held dear. Blue of ocean, green of tree, In a future...
By Julie-Ann Ballon, 16, La Paz National High School Thumbnail cover from Freepik Philippines 2050, a nation reborn, Country’s streets aren’t home to the forlorn, Children’s faces etched with smiles, Dreams reach high, a thousand miles. Filipinos' needs met with dignity, Clothes, foods,...
By Tricia A. Dedicatoria, 16, La Paz National High School Thumbnail cover from Freepik Listen closely—can you hear it? A call from afar The voice of 2050 Philippines, like a distant star It asks, What kind of future do we dare to create? What actions can guide us before it’s too...
Illustrated by Franchezka Cardiño, 17, Multiple Intelligence International School Engr. Mark Kennedy E. Bantugon, 25, is a licensed Aeronautical Engineer, the inventor of Pili Seal®, a sustainable aviation sealant and adhesive derived from the waste of Pili Tree Resin, and the CEO and president...
Illustrated by Franchezka Cardiño, 17, Multiple Intelligence International School Kevin Conrad A. Ibasco, 24, is the founder of the Pangasinan Youth Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PYDRRM) , a youth-led non-government organization which advocates for disaster risk reduction and...
Youth Achiever Climate illustrations by Franchezka Cardiño, 17, Multiple Intelligence International School Paul Daniel Serrano, 20, is a youth, climate, and energy advocate dedicated to empowering children and youth in the climate justice movement. He is currently pursuing a BA in...
Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Speaker's office, Facebook) An alleged questionable use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) linked to Vice President Sara...
A remote island surrounded by the ocean, with a perpetual sea breeze perfuming the surroundings. In words, Isla Esteban seems like an idyllic place, a refuge for anyone seeking peace through beautiful horizons and the simplicity of humble living. But in the middle of it lies a barren land, with...
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Chairman Brian Poe Llamanzares (center) alongside other youth leaders (FPJ Panday Bayanihan) More than 200 youth organizations from across the country have expressed their support to FPJ Panday Bayanihan in its pursuit to empower the...
A group of education workers on Monday, Sept. 30, voiced strong opposition to the Senate's renewed efforts to reinstate the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) For the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, the mandatory ROTC...
The University of Santo Tomas proudly announces the upcoming The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni (TOTAL) Awards 2024 on September 27, 2024 at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom, Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building (Thomasian Alumni Center), UST Manila. The TOTAL Awards is a biennial event...