I was born and raised in Isabela City, Basilan. I know you are familiar with my hometown. Who isn't? But despite all its bad publicity, I am proud to say that I had a great childhood. I enjoyed taking a bath under the rain, swimming in the great waters surrounding our island. Laughing, singing and [ ... ]

It all started as an interest group founded in 2004 by seven computer gamers who only aimed to update themselves with the latest trends in information technology. Soon, the group grew into a functional organization, and in 2010, it was acknowledged as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organization [ ... ]

Schooling is never easy. But have you ever imagined how more difficult it is for a student who sends herself to school on her own? Mary Efralean Maldecir, 19, is a student of West Visayas State University – College of Education taking up Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in English. She is  [ ... ]

Let’s say someone asks you to describe Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”. Perhaps the simplest, most proper thing to say would be, “It is a piano piece in a minor, triple meter and rondo form”. Knowing these things would possibly allow you to recognize the piece when it is being played or to perfo [ ... ]

For most of us, this is what a day at work might involve. Wake-up signal: Ring of alarm clock. Attire: Collared top, skirt/slacks, leather shoes/heels. Equipment: Laptop, planner. Office: a concrete building a commute or ride away. For Coby Sarreal and his team, this is what a day at work act [ ... ]

On our journey, we will influence many people. By our courage, we will instill courage in others. By our wisdom, we will educate others how to glance into themselves deeply and discover the truth within. By our determination and vision, we will motivate others to search for their own path and set  [ ... ]

“I need help,” said my mom for the very first time after all the struggles we had in life, during the very moment when everything was going well in my studies. And I, from that very moment, was challenged. I grew up in a rental house near the seaport of Dumaguete with an extended family – m [ ... ]

There is really something in the Ayala Young Leaders Congress. No one can really identify what exactly it is that makes young people become better citizens and servant leaders of our nation. We have different answers to why AYLC is special. AYLC is the commitment of Ayala Corporation in nation bu [ ... ]

The Ayala Young Leaders Congress has truly been a great opportunity for us to come together and talk about what we can do to make our country better. We marveled at the life stories of Filipinos who have made a difference in their own "spheres of influence." They inspired us to follow our dreams,  [ ... ]