At 81, Eduardo Saplala is learning to read and write for the first time. A member of the Aeta community in Barangay Camias, Porac, Pampanga, Saplala walks into a modest community learning space not to relive a missed childhood, but to claim a long-delayed right—education. His journey is no longer...
President Marcos believes that the country’s future is secure in the hands of young Filipinos who have chosen service, integrity, and excellence, following the awarding of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2025 at Malacañan on Thursday, Jan. 22. In his speech, delivered by Executive Secretary...
By Renee Caitlyn Benitez, 20 3rd year Interior Design De La Salle College of Saint Benilde “Who in their right mind would enter a new sport while being a full-time student at the same time?” This was a thought that made me hesitate before I ultimately came down to the decision to do it anyway....
By Nique Salonga, 18 Grade 12 College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac I thought being called strong was a compliment. Growing up, my family took pride in my independence and achievements– I was the apple of their eyes. The kid that parents prayed for; smart, obedient, and strong. In every family...
A surge in demand for skilled workers and the yearend recovery of business activity boosted job opportunities and strengthened labor market conditions, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Thursday, Jan. 8. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said employment gains were...
We all take different paths into adulthood. Some students step into their careers only after graduation, others pause to recalibrate, and a few begin building their futures long before university ends. Audrey Sin belongs to the latter. At just 23, the young entrepreneur is already fluent in the...
By Jef Ayesah F. Esquerra, 16 Grade 10 Malinao School for Philippine Craftsmen People often ask when a dream starts. Is it when you choose a course? When you pass an exam? When you imagine yourself wearing a uniform you have not yet earned? For a long time, I did not know how to answer that...
A nationwide hiring pipeline for youth and job seekers lifted employment above pre-pandemic levels in 2025, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) sustaining gains despite widespread worker displacements. The October 2025 Labor Force Survey showed the employment rate reaching 96.2...
ILOILO CITY — Fresh from winning as the country’s Most Outstanding Local Government Unit in Localizing the Population and Development (PopDev), the provincial government of Iloilo opened its first Family and Youth Development Center (FYDC). Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. led the...
By Khen P. Julia, 17, Grade 12 Estancia National High School Friends, let me tell you something they never warn you about: You will die long before your funeral. Not in the dramatic way that earns flowers, speeches, or people dressed in black. You will die quietly, in moments that do not announce...
By Ma. Cleofe Bernardino, 23 Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City In the modern era, why are we always raised to follow a single path? Why not try it all? Does it matter if you’re different from others? As children, we are encouraged to dream big, to pursue one direction. Some...
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....
