BY Markus Nykos Octaviano Chua, 17 Grade 12 Hong Kong International School Studies have shown that the use of social media, especially among the youth, creates a sense of "connected isolation" where curated content fuels feelings of inadequacy, social comparison, and FOMO (fear of missing out). It...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on Friday, Aug. 29, affirmed the Commission Second Division 's ruling granting the petition to cancel registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list. In a 12-page resolution, the Commission en banc denied the party-list 's Motion for...
The buzz is back, and it is all about words! The SM Super Spelling Bee is making its much-awaited return this year, inviting young spelling champs from across the country to take the stage, test their skills, and have a whole lot of fun. After a successful debut last year, this year’s competition...
Ever wanted to sail with Luffy and the Straw Hat crew? Now’s your chance—no Devil Fruit required. SM North EDSA just went full anime mode, teaming up with Toei Animation to drop the biggest “One Piece” activation in the Philippines. The Block Atrium is now basically the “One Piece”...
By John Steven C. Espenido One scroll through Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms reveals an empowered generation known as Generation Z, or Gen Z. The Oxford English Dictionary defines Gen Z as “the group of people who were born between the late 1990s and the early...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is set to organize a nationwide youth brigade that will serve as frontliners in promoting disaster preparedness and assisting communities during emergencies. OCD Officer-in-Charge Asst. Sec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV signed a memorandum of understanding...
By Klarissa May A. Salenga, 16 Senior High Valley High Academy, Inc. During the House basic education committee hearing last May 28, the Department of Education (DepEd) advised removing Ethics, along with two other general education (GE) courses, from the college program and having it just taught...
Judy Ann Santos has been a well-known figure in the Philippine entertainment industry for decades. She started out as a teenage star and worked hard to become an award-winning actress, producer, and restaurant owner. People remember her for her famous parts and box office hits. Some young people...
Leading up to the ASEAN Day celebration on 8 August 2025, Maybank Foundation and ASEAN Foundation officially welcomed 100 youth volunteers and representatives from 10 civil society organizations (CSOs) and social enterprises (SEs) from across Southeast Asia at the opening ceremony of the latest...
By Trista Rhyanna T. Dy, 19 Year 3 The University of British Columbia That window view from the plane as you leave home to embark on your study abroad journey hits differently. But at the same time, nothing will ever feel as surreal as your first day setting foot on entirely new...
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...
