By Jazmine Joy L. Quinto Grade 12 Batolan Nationa High School, Zambales I joined the school publication with nothing but a pen, a piece of paper, and hope, but I am leaving with lessons and a clearer purpose that will guide me forward as I prepare to face more complex realities of the unheard. I...
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were injured after being assaulted by a group of fellow teenagers along Instruccion Street in Barangay 520, Sampaloc, Manila, on Thursday night, Nov. 13. According to barangay officials, the victims were walking with two of their friends when they spotted two other...
By Ronald G. De Guzman Jr. On social media, many netizens often poke fun at mathematics. Some are debating with one another about solving math expressions and equations due to the PEMDAS rule. Others use symbols similar to algebra, such as apples and oranges, to solve a math problem. But what is...
Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, Filipino youth have stepped forward with a bold call for climate action, presenting a 12-point National Youth Statement to redefine resilience amid the worsening climate crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 6, UNICEF said...
Christmas came early for Filipino medalists at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) are set to give them cash incentives. The announcement came on Monday, Nov. 3, during the Philippine team 's medal...
By Iane Macasieb Although the city was wrapped in a gloomy atmosphere, the mood inside SM Mall of Asia Arena was ecstatic and full of energy—all thanks to South Korean superstar Ji Chang Wook. Chang Wook, the famous Korean actor known for his hit portrayals in dramas such as “Healer,” “The...
By Aizylla Mira Rana, 17 Grade 12 Laguna Senior High School, STEM Dr. Jose Rizal, because of his persistence and determination to effect change, made transformation possible. Ever since elementary school, we’ve learned about his life and works. He has always been remembered. But it was in high...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
By Adrian Josh Baac Third-year Political Science major San Beda University I am Tagukami. What does Tagukami stand for? The term was once used by the Kalinga people to refer to themselves, meaning “we are men.” It reflects a deep sense of identity and a strong connection to our ancestral land....
Music truly has the power to uplift. A testament to that is Ang Misyon, Inc. (AMI) and its recent achievement at the Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2025, held on Oct. 21, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Through its program, the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, AMI bagged the Music Foundation of...
There are numerous initiatives that aim to bring Filipino art closer to the people. In the past, we’ve seen exhibitions in malls spotlighting the works of local creatives. Notable masterpieces have also been adapted into different forms, from wearable art to collectible pieces. This time,...
Ana Ysabel C. Buenaventura, 18, Business management First year college, De La Salle University I never thought I’d be in New York for Fashion Week (NYFW) at the age of 18. I wasn’t there to present a collection or walk the runway. I was there merely as a young founder, student, and intern, who...
