Finally, global brand Pop Mart officially opens its latest pop-up this Dec. 12, 2025. Located on the second floor of The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City, its offerings make it worth the visit for enthusiasts and collectors. Here’s why. 1. Its coffee factory-themed makes it warm and inviting....
By John Benedict N. Banday, 18 Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili When I was a kid, I used to be quiet in the group, believing that it would be better for me to be in the silent zone. But when I accepted the role as a young leader and, soon after, as a young journalist, I learned...
With the multi-billion peso flood control scam hounding the country, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is optimistic that this would eventually lead to the political awakening of young Filipinos. In the inaugural first episode of the “Kikonek: The Kiko Pangilinan Podcast” which aired on...
It starts the same way every morning. Someone asks, “how are you?” and the answer comes out faster than your heartbeat—“I’m alright.” It’s automatic, almost like breathing. No one hears the small shake in your voice, the tired eyes you try to hide, or the way you hold your bag a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, November 29, commended Team Philippines for delivering one of its strongest performances yet at the 14th ASEAN School Games (ASG), securing a 4th-place overall finish with a 43-medal haul—11 gold, 10 silver, and 22 bronze. In a statement, DepEd...
By Kyriel Yu, 18 Holy Angel University I think we can all relate to this, writers. When we experience love, heartbreak, longing, or any form of romance, it messes with our heads like scribbles on a page. Thoughts tangle, sentences collide, words spill out, and suddenly the draft is filled with the...
Several youth groups and student organizations staged a lightning protest at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila on Friday, Nov. 21, urging President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and all public officials involved in rampant corruption to resign and be held accountable...
“Resonant Spaces: An Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) Chamber Concert” marks a milestone moment at the Black Box at The Proscenium Theater, an exciting new venue equipped with Vivace acoustics—a design that ensures warmth, clarity, and intimacy in sound. This setting is the perfect stage...
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...
