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Filipino youth lead nationwide 'walkout' for freedom and democracy
MANILA, Philippines – Students from various schools and universities “walked out” of their classrooms on Friday, February 23 to join the nationwide protest for rights, freedom, and democracy. At least...
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Calabarzon overall champion in National Schools Press Conference 2018
MANILA, Philippines – After a week-long competition among the Philippines' best campus journalists, winners of the 2018 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in the secondary level were announced...
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UPLB students win award for promoting agriculture
MANILA, Philippines – Breaking stereotypes about agriculture, the UP Genetic Researchers and Agricultural Innovators Society (UP GRAINS) from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) rose as...
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WATCH: Juan Miguel Severo performs spoken word poem at the Mendiola walkout
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from students from various universities and local sectors, artists like Juan Miguel Severo also participated in the youth-led march for freedom and democracy #WalkOutPH on...
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How Guimaras got rid of coal
MANILA, Philippines – At 29%, coal-fired power plants remain the country's largest energy source as of 2017. After all, it is considered the cheapest source of energy.The province of Guimaras, however,...
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What's next for youth after walkout for democracy?
MANILA, Philippines — After the nationwide protest for rights, freedom, and democracy last Friday, February 23, organizers said they are lining up their next big activity on March 8, in commemoration...
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Young Maranao advocate says empathy key to promoting peace, dev't
MANILA, Philippines – Empathy is key to promoting peace and development, especially in Mindanao. This is the message of 21-year-old Maranao Jamil Faisal Saro Adiong, after he received the Sultan...
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DSWD, other agencies send one of largest food assistance to Albay
MANILA, Philippines – More than 30 trucks of relief assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development and other government agencies left the National Resource Operations Center in Pasay...
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[Right Of Way] MMDA responds to 'The Fault In Our Signs' series
For the past few episodes of Right Of Way, road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin called the attention of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on problematic road signs and pavement...
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Covering disasters: Expert tells media not to focus on death toll
MANILA, Philippines – A disaster risk reduction expert said on Thursday, March 1, journalists covering disasters should go beyond reporting mass casualties, complaining that they fail to look at other...
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Expert: PH tech, understanding of disasters 'at par with world's best'
MANILA, Philippines – An expert on natural hazards said on Thursday, March 1, that Filipinos are at par with the world's best in terms of understanding disasters and the technology they use in disaster...
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8 reasons why the Rainbow Warrior rocks
MANILA, Philippines – Greenpeace's most iconic ship, the Rainbow Warrior, came to the Philippines on a 20-day journey to campaign for climate justice.Too much of a mouthful? Here are 8 reasons why you...
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Thanks to netizen’s request, Cebu City library will be open 24/7
MANILA, Philippines – Soon, students who need to study overnight will no longer have to stay in coffee shops and fast food restaurants – at least in Cebu City.Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña announced on...
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National Youth Commission celebrates women's month with march, forum
MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of women's month, the National Youth Commission (NYC) launched the "Young women, Inspiring women" march and forum to recognize outstanding female advocates in their...
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UP student regent calls for donations following UP Shopping Center fire
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Student Regent of the University of the Philippines called for food and cash donations for victims of the fire that razed the UP Shopping Center on Thursday,...
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Netizens express grief over razed UP Shopping Center
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens expressed grief over the fire that hit the University of the Philippines - Diliman Shopping Center (UP SC) on Thursday, March 8. According to netizens, the shopping...
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LOOK: Cebu City library to start 24/7 operations on March 8
MANILA, Philippines – Earlier than promised, Cebu City’s Rizal Library will be open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week starting Friday, March 8, after a netizen’s request online got the attention of...
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[Right of Way] Taking the MRT during rush hour
For this episode of "Right of Way," road safety advocate Vincent Lazatin commutes from his house to Makati, which includes a horribly jampacked MRT ride.Got any transport woes? Send them to...
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Pass or fail? Women journalists rate PH presidents on respect for press freedom
MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of International Women's Day, several veteran women journalists were asked to rate the 6 post-EDSA Revolution presidents on their respect for press freedom under...
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'Abante babae:' Thousands march to uphold women's rights
MANILA, Philippines — Wearing white, pink, and purple, thousands of women activists, youth organizations, workers, and various sectors paraded from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola in commemoration of...
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