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Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Youth and on Sports, has made an indelible mark on the lives of Filipino youth through his support of grassroots sports initiatives. From basketball leagues to cheer dance competitions, Go’s partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission has bolstered local organizations’ ability to provide structured sports programs […]
Senator Bong Go advocated for engaging the youth in sports as a strategic approach to divert them from the dangers of illegal drug use during the Mikey Belmonte Cup 2024. The event was conducted in partnership with Go as part of his advocacy to promote grassroots sports development in collaboration with the Philippine Sports Commission […]
The Iloilo Provincial Government will work with the Philippine Business for Education (PBeD) to train and upskill Ilonggo youth for future jobs. This after Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. and PBeD Executive Director Justine Raagas signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation of JobsNext program. JobsNext is a multi-stakeholder program aimed at addressing the skills […]
Senator Cynthia Villar called on the youth to be protectors of the environment, especially the country’s protected areas like the Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP). Villar also lauded as “Wetland Heroes” those who joined their Facebook Reel-making contest on LPPWP. “You are all winners to me because by making your videos and promoting this […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the role of Filipino youth in the continued development, preservation, and promotion of local cuisine. Addressing attendees during the opening of the celebration of Filipino Food Month in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently Legarda said, “I do believe that it will be youth and the children who need to go […]
A total of 36 medals were brought home by young Bulakenyo athletes who competed in Batang Pinoy 2023 held in some areas in Tagaytay and Manila recently. The Bulacan team won 1 Gold for Arnis; 2 Bronze for Athletics; 1 Bronze for Archery; 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 4 Bronze for Chess; 3 Gold, 1 Silver […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee urged the government to provide accessible avenues for the youth to equip themselves with extra skills amid an increasingly competitive labor market. “As we commemorate Rizal Day, I hope we will be reminded of the power of education, and how it can help our […]
Plant the seeds of goodness in order to succeed. This was the advice of Senator Robin Padilla to the youth of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there recently. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. unveiled plans during his recent State of the City Address to establish the Kanlungan ng Kabataan Reformation Center, a P50-million project that aims to provide shelter and rehabilitation for homeless individuals and support youth in need of care and guidance. The Kanlungan ng Kabataan Reformation Center will be […]
It is high time to update and give the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and other state agencies the needed teeth to protect youths from immoral and illegal content especially during this era of streaming media and online gaming. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the start of the hearing of the […]