NBDB urges focus on readership and literacy initiatives

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) urges policymakers, educators, community leaders, and stakeholders to prioritize readership and literacy initiatives, while also involving parents in efforts to make reading more accessible to all segments of the population.

This call follows the release of the 2023 National Readership Survey (NRS) results, showing a notable decline in non-school book readership among Filipino adults and children. The survey revealed adult readership at 42% and children at 47% in 2023. Access to books emerged as the primary reason for the decline, with limited awareness of public libraries and constraints like time and distance cited as barriers to visits.

SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions

Recognizing today's youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have teamed up to launch YOUth are the Future,a leadership program aimed to equip young student leaders on environmental conservation , climate change, and sustainability issues.

“There is no better time than now to educate the youth. As stewards of the planet, it is important that they have an opportunity to learn about environmental conservation, encourage them to voice out their fresh ideas, and share new perspectives,” said WWF-Philippines Education for Sustainable Development Project Head Dino Calderon.

EU Family gives a cultural treat to Pinoy Youth this Weekend

Pinoy children and youth are in for a special cultural treat this weekend on Friday 5 June at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturday 6 June at 8pm through the FB page of the EU Delegation to the Philippines.  

The European Union Delegation to the Philippines together with the Embassies of Czech Republic, France, Italy (through the Philippine-Italian Association)  Poland,  and the Manila Street Astronomers have developed a cultural extravaganza of  films, games, songs, stories and an astronomy event.    

Novuhair supports FITFIL & National Youth Commisision's FitFil Youth Against Drugs campaign

Can regular exercise make your hair grow? Although hair growth never comes as a direct cause by exercise, mental and physical health challenges may interrupt the hair’s normal growth process which may lead to hair loss. However, regular cardio exercise for example, can help improve your health and mood — discouraging any breaks in the natural hair growth cycle.

Everyday is Playday this Summer at SM Supermalls

Everyday is Playday is having a huge comeback last April 13, 2018 as SM City North Edsa, along with 17 other malls, celebrate all play, all fun, all day for kids and the whole family. 

Jr. NBA Philippines sets new Regional Selection Camp attendance record in Mindanao

Alaska Coach Jeffrey Cariaso poses with the young players from the 3 ethnic groups

Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska set a new attendance record for the Regional Selection Camps (RSC) with 1,505 young athletes from Butuan City and nearby cities and provinces of Mindanao. 

Oakley hosts 5th Golf Cup to benefit Junior Golfers League of the Philippines

Now on its fifth year, Oakley was once again proud to host the Oakley Golf Cup, with participants comprised of CEOs, celebrities, seasoned players, aspiring athletes, golf enthusiasts, as well as the media who swung their golf clubs for a cause on May 29, 2017 (Monday) at the Sherwood Hills Golf Club.

SLKZ Ganon Baker Basketball Camp at Ronac Center | May 16-20, 2016

Ganon Baker with players in his camp. One of them is Ranton Andaya (second from right), a Filipino student from Brent International School, who was accepted into Emerson College in Boston after his training with Baker. He will join San Beda College in February.

Innovative, cutting edge training and developmental techniques steeped in traditional core fundamentals. That’s the promise of the SKLZ Ganon Baker Basketball Camp Manila 2016 when it opens at the Ronac Center along Ortigas Avenue in Greenhills, San Juan on Monday, May 16.

It will run till Friday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.

World-famous basketball skills coach Ganon Baker to hold Manila Camp | May 16-20, 2016

Elite basketball trainer, motivational speaker and skills coach Ganon Baker is in Manila.

The world-famous coach will bring his sought-after training camp here and make it available to local basketball players who want to enhance their basketball skills in an extraordinary way – without going all the way to Florida.

Join the Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 | January 23-April 24, 2016

The Jr. NBA /Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska will return to the Philippines for the 9th consecutive year from January 23 to April 24. The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program is free and open to boys and girls between the ages of 10-14.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches the fundamental skills as well as the core values of the game at the grassroots level in an effort to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for players, coaches and parents. During the 2015-16 season, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program will reach more than 6.5 million youth in 32 countries.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015: Full List of Winners

(L-R) 1st runner-up Julee Bourgoin, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities Nina Robertson, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific International Leren Mae Bautista, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International Janela Joy Cuaton, and 2nd runner-up Brenna Gamboa

Leren Mae Bautista of Laguna was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas-Asia Pacific International 2015 at the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015 Grand Coronation Night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on August 2, 2015. Bautista bested other 29 candidates from across the country.

Janela Joy Cuaton of Doha, Qatar won the Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International title, while Nina Josie Robertson of Australia clinched the Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities crown. The 3 top winners will represent the Philippines in international pageants.

Miss Teen Earth Philippines and Little Miss Earth Philippines 2015 Winners

Julieane Medina Fernandez of Pasig City was crowned Miss Teen Earth Philippines 2015, while Nicole Kaye Santos of Cebu City was crowned Little Miss Earth Philippines 2015 at the Grand Coronation Night held at the AFP Theater in Quezon City on June 28, 2015 (Sunday).

The coronation night has showcased the candidates' superb talent, wit, charm and love for Mother Earth.

Miss Teen Earth Philippines and Little Miss Earth Philippines 2015: 40 Official Candidates

The official 40 young earth champions were presented to the media with the heart of service, love, humility and the values of non-violence. Spearheaded by Captured Dream Entertainment Productions, Miss Teen Earth Philippines & Little Miss Earth Philippines is the leading pageant that provides World Class Beauty Pageants for young women.  

These young ladies from all over the archipelago are not only beauty queen hopefuls but young earth advocates with a passion for the conservation, preservation and the protection environment. 

Goooal!: The Real Madrid Foundation Clinic | April 19-May 2, 2015

It’s a fundraising event like no other before by Fundación Santiago in collaboration with the Fundación Real Madrid. It’s “Goooal: The Real Madrid Foundation Clinic.”

This two-week football training for the youth and for football coaches will happen in a span of 12 days from April 19 to May 2 in Metro Manila and in Negros Occidental. Goooal! participants will be trained by the best coaches from the Real Madrid C.F. youth team in Spain on individual technique and tactical team training.

17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit | March 10-June 7, 2015

Globe Telecom has recently partnered with HEAD Philippines to present the 17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit and discover the country’s next big local tennis sensations. This is to harness the potential of the Filipino Youth, tennis players nationwide.

The 17th year of the premiere tennis tournament for young Filipino tennis players from March 10 until June 7, 2015, has widened its reach as it now covers 17 key cities across the archipelago. This momentous collaboration by the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company and the biggest name in sports equipment will lead in the grassroots tennis development program all over the country.

PHIL-KOR Cup: Pilipinas Aguilas vs. Korean Tigers in a friendly match | February 28, 2015

The American Tackle Football Association of the Philippines (ATFAP) formed our own National Team called the Pilipinas Aguilas for the American Football sport. The Pilipinas Aguilas and the Korean Tigers will compete at the Phil-Kor Cup, an international friendly game to be held on February 28, 2015 (Saturday) at the Emperador Stadium in McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Alaska presents "Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2015: Free Open Clinics" | February-April 2015

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2015 presented by Alaska begins its series of free open clinics in Metro Manila on February 8, 2015 (Sunday) at Philadelphia High School in Talayan Village, Quezon City to enable young players to experience NBA-style developmental basketball and learn the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA STAR values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect.

All young players are invited to attend.

Spin to greatness with the new Infinity Nado

Meet the lovely Nado coaches: Coach Jessica, Coach Gem and Coach Angel as they show you how to be a top Infinity Nado player. 

The newest game that has been making waves all over Asia and the rest of the world is finally here in the Philippines. Those who love challenges using this very advance Top toy technology would surely love this. Prepare to spin your way to greatness with the all new Infinity Nado.

Miss World Philippines 2014 Winners

Valerie Weigmann was crowned Miss World Philippines 2014 at the coronation night held at SM MOA Arena in Pasay City on October 12, 2014. There were 26 candidates in all.

Pilipinas Aguilas to play a friendly match against Australian Raiders | August 16-17, 2014

The Pilipinas Aguilas team will have a friendly match against the Raiders (Australian State Team) at the Havoc in Manila event happening on August 16, 2014 (1-5pm) at Emperador Stadium, Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. 

The Raiders will also train our National Team training pool and share their knowledge and expertise on football. This collaboration will help our players grow in experience to prepare for the upcoming 2016 IFAF Asian official games to be participated by 8 countries.