Globe is empowering young Filipinos in Western Visayas to become champions of online safety and responsible digital behavior through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), strengthening efforts to create safer and more informed communities in an increasingly connected world. Through recent learning...
From powerful anthems to emotionally driven performances, P-pop girl group G22 has built a reputation for celebrating strength and individuality. Now, AJ, Alfea, and Jaz are stepping into a more carefree and vibrant chapter with their newest single, “Groove On.” In an interview with Manila...
Fifty-one young Filipinos were formally commissioned as BAGANI Fellows by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) during the “PAGSIBOL: The Commissioning of the First BAGANI Fellows” ceremony held in Quezon City on Saturday, June 13. The commissioning marked the launch of the BAGANI:...
It was a sensorial feast at Laufey’s “A Matter of Time” concert in Manila, with many young fans dressed up in looks inspired by the Icelandic-Chinese singer’s romantic, vintage aesthetic. Among them was a look that went viral, garnering almost 450,000 views on TikTok even before Laufey...
For many who attend concerts, dressing up for a show has become part of the experience itself. Fans spend weeks planning outfits, collecting inspiration, and finding ways to visually translate the music they love. At Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist...
Public health advocates and lawmakers renewed calls for the immediate passage of the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill amid concerns over increasing tobacco and vape use among Filipino youth. The appeal was made during a gathering in Quezon City in line with World No Tobacco Day...
Thousands of Filipino youth advocates are calling on the government to immediately ban vapes and e-cigarettes, citing rising nicotine use among young people and what they described as the tobacco and vape industry’s continued targeting of the youth. The call was made during the “Pilipinas,...
Who is “Linda Walker” and why is she a big deal among Filipino youth? Note: Linda Walker is not a real person. She is a fictional character from the Chinese vertical micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won with Brains," which has gained strong traction on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. In the Chinese...
Maritanya Krog in cycling and Pi Durden Wangkay and Naomi Marjorie Cesar in athletics are three of nine Filipino athletes who will be competing in the Fourth Youth Olympics Games in Senegal this October, according to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino....
The local fragrance scene continues to grow rapidly, with both international and homegrown scents flooding the market, and online communities becoming increasingly active. But while perfume culture thrives, not everyone feels welcome enough to explore it comfortably, and for many young Filipinos,...
To understand the Philippines today is to understand the systems that keep the country running. For many young Filipinos navigating rising prices, heated political debates, and an increasingly uncertain future, the government can often feel distant and intimidating. Words like “judiciary,”...
Francis Erl Jud Abundo and Kathleya Elaine Bustamante saved the day for hometown bets with a gold each, capping a prolific outing for country at the close of the Karate One-Youth League presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Sunday, May 17. A day...