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...
OPM icon Ice Seguerra has finally opened up about the personal and political struggles that led to his resignation as chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC) back in 2018. During a candid interview on " Fast Talk with Boy Abunda ," the award-winning singer-songwriter reflected on his...
The Quezon City government is rolling out free summer programs that encourage children to step away from screens and take part in learning, sports, and creative activities during the school break. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative aims to help children continue learning, develop new skills,...
By Jan Amber Reyes, 21 Thomasian Writers Guild,University of Santo Tomas The phone rang. She said she’s Ms. Imposter Syndrome. As a pasmado, it 's okay if I stain my fingertips with ink or coat the keys on my laptop with sweat when writing. However, something is worse. I am plagued with...
After a successful first season, the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) opens its second run with healthcare leader Unilab as partner. Unilab is platinum sponsor of the PYBC’s new season, with supporting brands Growee, HydroAid, Ceelin Plus, Enervon Z+, Alaxan Xtra, Myra, pH Care,...
BALI, INDONESIA—Southeast Asia is taking bold steps to professionalize its sporting landscape, with regional leaders affirming the Bali Declaration on Youth and Sports and unveiling plans to elevate the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to global standards. The initiative includes the creation of...
Time seems to move faster each year, and somehow, we are already in the middle of summer. With everything happening around us, from constant noise online to long to-do lists and self-improvement goals waiting to be ticked off, it is easy to lose sight of what this season is really about. For many,...
Back in 2015, a young boy captured the heart of the Filipino nation with his heartfelt performance of One Direction’s “Night Changes” on “The Voice Kids” Philippines. Since then, Kyle Echarri has become a mainstay in the local entertainment scene, steadily growing from a promising young...
By Elysa Karrel Roces, 17 Ateneo de Manila University I had never been one to believe in fate. Sure, one small, seemingly irrelevant action could take me to places I wouldn’t have gotten to see without some feeling of divine intervention. But for what others called destiny, I saw reason. I did...
