As the call connects from Valencia, Bukidnon to the nationwide livestream, the sound of nature rings, and a representative of the oft-forgotten voices are heard–clad in traditional Bukidnon clothing and equipped with the passion to make a change, Ckyr Leonardo stood as a proud representative from the indigenous people’s community of Bukidnon in his speech continue reading : Leave or Live: A Choice From A Young Voice

Unlike children who looked forward to bathing under the pouring rain, stomping on puddles, and enjoying the stormy weather to the fullest, a child named Divine Grlcz Dugan crippled in fear and cowered in a corner with the very thought of storms. In a speech during the opening ceremony of the 4th National Climate Change continue reading : A ‘Divine’ voice that turned fear into passion

A few years ago, he had no clue how human activities were causing climate change. Today, he is spreading awareness about it with his amazing talent. Jiereycho Basillio, a Grade 12 student from Kaunlaran High School, Division of Navotas City, narrated the events that led to his greater appreciation of nature during the 4th National continue reading : Jiereycho: Nature is a treasure we must value more

Chatten Bion Abrera is a boy on a mission — a mission to save the environment. As one of the four learners across the Philippines invited to speak about their environmental advocacy on the 4th National Climate Change Conference last Nov. 19, Abrera had no difficulty figuring out what he wanted to share with the continue reading : How including children in the climate conversation encourages a chance for change

At the comfort of his own home, sharing his story during the closing ceremony of the 4th National Climate Conference (NCCC) was not a problem for Rendell Aaron Lateo of Malabon National High School, Division of Malabon City. With him talking in front of the computer, Lateo was one of the three speakers of the continue reading : From streets to screens: How youth are bringing activism for climate justice to the digital spaces

“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan,” is an immortalized line of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. However cliché, the A la juventud Filipina poem line still evokes aspirations to nurture and protect today’s youth. But what if the youth themselves have lost their hope because they fall prey to both institutional and social abuse and continue reading : Planting the Seed of Hope: Instilling Child’s Rights in Education

Elger David, Teacher III of Senior High School in Meycauayan National High School (MNHS), Bulacan, exemplifies the values of perseverance, excellence, and victory. His competence and desirable attitudes as an educator have already been proven several times through different recognitions he received. But behind his success lies a story that can inspire all. Teacher Elger continue reading : In pursuit of excellence: A teacher’s triumph against poverty