“[It is always essential] to have a culture that is focused on empowerment and inclusion,” declared Mirus Ponon, a dynamic Filipino youth advocate.

In an extraordinary display of power and finesse, Filipino teen tennis sensation Alex Eala toppled the top 1, 2, and 3-seeded players to emerge as the triumphant winner of the W25 Roehampton title in Great Britain. The 18-year-old Eala's victory was infused with familial joy, as she dedicated her perfect run to her parents, Mike and Rizza, on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Another ipon challenge accomplished. Hinde ko akalain naka pag ipon ako nang ganito, Spender po ako, sometimes saver din, budgetarian din minsan.

The magical run for Team Philippines at the 26th annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Anaheim, California, U.S.A. has yielded topnotch results: being crowned the Overall Grand Champion and taking home five individual Grand Champion titles, along with an astonishing 362 medals and awards, stirred pride and celebration for the Filipino talent in singing, dancing, and a variety of performing arts.

Forget the classic combo of bread and butter; the Philippines is taking mix and match to the next level! A "multisport fiesta" was recently captured on video by James Daryll Doinog (a.k.a. DJ Multisport), who recorded his friends playing volleyball while a separate group of basketball players were in the same court. It's the latest rage—like pineapple on pizza, but less controversial!

A more environmentally friendly tomorrow is foreseen for the Philippines with legislation mandating the planting of trees for the issuance of building permits having already passed the House of Representatives.

“I feel like it is a personal responsibility to keep in touch with my heritage,” says Filipino-Scottish, Canadian-born, and French exchange student Alexa Marie Grant. More than her multicultural background is that invaluable opportunity to become an ambassador for social justice.

‌The Philippines' Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) are right around the corner. Two months from now, on October 30, 2023, voters will be lining up at the polls to elect their new community leaders.

Filipino talent shined on the global stage as John Lloyd Cruz received the prestigious Boccalino d’Oro prize (Golden Jug Award) given by the Independent Critics Jury of Italy at the 76th Locarno Film Festival (LFF) in Switzerland. Cruz's breathtaking performance in Lav Diaz's "Essential Truths of the Lake" not only captivated the audience but also etched a proud moment in Philippine film history.

College students can now find short-term work by tutoring Grade 1 students under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd)’s new reading tutorial program.

The La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company (LSFDC) of De La Salle University-Dasmarinas (DLSU-D) in Cavite raised their school’s and the Filipino nation’s pride after winning multiple championship titles at the World Dance Festival 2023 held in Goyang City South Korea.

From Olongapo to the vibrant streets of Las Vegas and onto the global stage, Filipino-American rapper Ezekiel Miller, popularly known as Ez Mil, has captivated audiences worldwide. His meteoric rise in the music industry is a story of passion, talent, and relentless determination.