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what humans need to learn from the Philippine Eagle

On January 9, 2012 By

Seeing the Philippine Eagle in real life was spectacular. It’s GORGEOUS. It perches on trees with swagger, like it knows just how guapo it is.

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New Beacons of Hope: 9th Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations

On October 31, 2011 By

I’ve been a part of the search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations for three years already because of the nature of my job. No, I am not one of the finalists, let’s just say our office is pretty much involved in this annual search for youth organizations who [...]

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Sexuality and Spirituality: Using art and contraceptives to teach sexual health

On September 22, 2011 By

aRt-H: USING ART AND CONTRACEPTIVES TO TEACH SEXUAL HEALTH IN UP DILIMAN

 

(Quezon City, Philippines—September 22, 2011) Sex and Sensibilities (SAS), in partnership with DKT Reproductive Health (Frenzy [...]

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TOMS is looking for dynamic young Filipino leaders!

On August 5, 2011 By

If you are a dynamic and passionate youth leader in the Philippines with great ideas, then TOMS wants YOU to be part of Campus Clubs Philippines.

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Pioneer projects, help children in need, connect with other agents of change, and promote conscious consumerism by being [...]

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call for applications: Global Changemakers Youth Summit in the UK

On July 16, 2011 By

Sixty (60) social activists will be selected from all over the world to attend the Global Youth Summit in England, November 13-19. The participants will spend a week in the UK sharing best practices in the areas of human rights, climate change, poverty reduction, education, HIV/AIDS, and social [...]

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Join the Blog Action Day on June 8 to Save our Coral Reefs and Seas!

On June 1, 2011 By

Join the Blog Action Day on June 8 to Save our Coral Reefs and Seas!

Our beautiful and diverse marine resources and wealth need your attention and your help. They are under attack.

Exploitative foreign firms, in tandem with local partners and left unchecked by irresponsible [...]

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Youth Manifesto to Address Planetary Malpractice

On May 5, 2011 By

Beginning yesterday, the youth of America, led by the brilliant 16-year-old Alec Loorz and Our Children’s Trust, began filing a series of legal actions in every state and the District of Columbia to compel the government to address climate change. The goal is to have the atmosphere [...]

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The head, heart, hands and health of 4H Club

On January 26, 2011 By

Fresh from their victory in the recently held 8th Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organization (TAYO), The Pagaypay 4H Club of Barangay Pagaypay, Passi, Iloilo already has a growing number of young adults who are very keen in joining their club.

Based on a story in Manila Bulletin, these Passi youngsters teach the youth the importance of agriculture while elevating their town’s economic opportunities by maximizing the use of its natural resources. Pagaypay 4H Club teach members how to farm, raise swine and chicken and process pineapple wine.

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Senator Kiko Pangilinan's 2010 Christmas message

On December 24, 2010 By

2010 was a year of change for our country. President Noynoy Aquino’s victory in the elections was the catalyst our nation, aspiring for something better, needed most. Several months hence, we saw and felt these changes happening around us, albeit in a pace that would leave a lot of people wanting. Through sheer determination, we all fought against corruption, even if it meant just starting with not using wang-wangs and respecting traffic laws. With steely resolve, we were able to expose corruption in several government corporations and were able to institute much needed reforms to curb such practices.

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President Aquino to youth: "Be steadfast in following the straight path"

On December 11, 2010 By

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III lauded young Filipinos for moving People Power forward and for opening doors to progress through technology and the power of their ideas in his keynote speech during the 8th Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO), held on [...]

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