By Jared John K Cheng, 16 Grade 11 Xavier School San Juan HoYo Fest is MiHoYo’s official fan convention, bringing together fans of its biggest gacha games—”Genshin Impact,” “Honkai: Star Rail,” “Zenless Zone Zero,” and “Honkai Impact 3rd”. It’s all about the community, with...
Let’s be real—TikTok is where a lot of us go to relax, learn cool stuff, and keep up with trends. But with so much content flying at you every second, it’s easy to end up doom-scrolling or stumbling on content that just isn’t it. Good news: TikTok is rolling out new features that give you...
By Noah Daniel P. Bondoc Grade 10 NTC SmartClass Homeschooling Program 10:30 p.m. My eyes burn from the glare of the screen as I critique another article for our school newspaper. I’ve just finished writing my piece on the community outreach the student council organized, where I hosted a game...
With their striking visuals, undeniable charisma, and impressive talents, Korean actors and artists continue to captivate the world—evident in the ever-growing global demand for K-culture. One of the most exciting results of this phenomenon is the evolving intercultural exchange between nations....
The country’s biggest youth gathering returns as the Global Youth Summit 2025 is set to inspire and energize thousands of young leaders and changemakers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this July 28, headlined by none other than multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho. With a legacy built on...
Yesterday, July 15, World Youth Skills Day was observed without much fanfare. This year’s theme, “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future through AI and Digital Skills,” is both timely and urgent. In a world wracked by climate crises, inequality, conflict, and technological disruption,...
By Ma. Vinese M. Cabrera Illustrations by Eon Catangcatang and Nelmund Rayson Carman “Do you agree?” “Why yes? Why not?” “What do you mean?” “Why did they side with this?” These are the questions lingering in our ears and minds whenever we are asked about a hot topic. Now, mind if...
School season is officially in session! And let’s be real—just because the last bell rings doesn’t mean the learning stops. From late-night cramming to last-minute project rushes, our homes have become our second classrooms. So why not make your at-home study setup feel just as...
Text by JESSTONY B. ANGEL Cartoon by ALNICO FERNANDEZ JR. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), now capable of generating realistic videos, we must ask ourselves: are we embracing a revolutionary breakthrough, or have we just unlocked a powerful new channel for the spread of fake...
If the proposed bill to regulate the use of social media among minors would indeed benefit the youth and their mental health, President Marcos will support it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for the Palace 's thoughts over the bill...
Anxiety, grief, anger, fear, helplessness. The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people. Many worry about what the future holds, and a daily grind of climate anxiety and distress can lead to sleeplessness, an inability to focus and worse. Some young people...
A total of 340 students from the municipality of Kapalong in Davao del Norte have joined the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) flagship initiative promoting youth employability and access to education. DOLE said the program...
