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We have an ever-expanding advocacy base that caters to the causes of those who take initiative with us. Our projects seek to address issues that arised within our country and at the same time, encourage the youth to become more aware on their role as a citizen with social responsibilities.

U.N. Public Service Day - Para sa Bayan

By Trex | June 23rd, 2021

Every 23rd of June, the international community unites as one in celebration of the United Nations’ Public Service Day (UNPSD). With that said, what exactly is public service?

The 123rd Independence Day of the Philippines

By Shine | June 12th, 2021

In these times of restriction and hardship, it is still necessary to commemorate and cherish the freedom that has been bestowed onto us by our ancestors. This Independence Day, stay committed to the battles we must fight to ensure that our freedom won’t be taken away from us again.

Labor Day 2021

By Shine | May 1st, 2021

May 1, Labor Day, was first celebrated in the Philippines last 1903, under the Union Obrero Democratica de Filipinas (UODF). An ample number of workers marched from Plaza Moriones in Tondo to the Malacanang Palace to demand complete independence. Sometimes known as International Workers' Day or May Day, this secular holiday resulted from the labor union movement acknowledging the social and economic significance of workers. On May 1, 1974, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed the Labor Code of the Philippines, known as Presidential Decree No. 442.

Dark Nest by Darkness: The Impact of Natural Disasters on our Mental Health

By Juanabee | March 8th, 2021

2020 brought us an unforeseen pandemic, but what we thought was the worst was merely the beginning. Last November, two typhoons hit Luzon with hundreds of Filipinos being affected by floods and strong winds caused by the typhoon. Hundreds of Filipinos had to watch these tragedies unfold in front of them with their hands tied, consequently compromising their mental wellbeing.

Think Big, Think Gig: How the Gig Economy is Affected by the Pandemic

By Wisteria | March 2nd, 2021

You hear the familiar sound of the motorcycle slowing down in front of your gate, and the driver calls you out to receive your parcel. It was the last thing he needed to deliver to reach his quota for that day. This scene is the most prevalent form of gig work in our country’s current situation. When the pandemic first surfaced and the lockdown took place, there was an imminent danger looming over the country’s labor force.