Philippines’ state-run television network, PTV, has started devoting airtime to the Global Goals. PTV’s morning show, Bagong Pilipinas, has recently launched it’s new weekly segment, SDG Tambayan, where discussions revolve around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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‘Today is our Future’: foreign embassies in Manila stage 1st SDG Documentary Film Festival
The Embassies of Austria, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands have launched the 1st SDG Documentary Film Festival in Manila, in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day this December. In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the festival showcases six international award-winning documentaries that highlight human rights.
2050 Fest: Startups, Community, Impact, and Innovation
Innovations like Transfarm are powered by strong communities that support innovation. Impact Hub, being one of the leading community builders for entrepreneurs across the globe, gathered some of the industry leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs to create a platform for knowledge exchange, including a forum on how communities and collaborations drive innovations for social good.
WATCH: Getting to Know the 2030 Youth Force Convenors
In this video, Jules and I answer some questions about our leadership and volunteer work in the youth sector, plus some personal questions thrown in by our friends and colleagues.
A young person’s dream
Once upon a time, “changing the world” was just a dream — a vague statement I didn’t really know how to make happen. Maybe at the back of my mind I didn’t really believe it’s something that could be done. Nonetheless, it was a hopeful endeavor that gave me purpose, an optimistic challenge that somehow pushed me to keep trying to be better every single day until I get the satisfaction of having done something that makes a dent in this world.
2030 Youth Force in the Philippines: Young Leaders for Sustainable Development
In September 2016, I answered a call for applications for the founding members of a youth formation set to rally the Filipino youth to engage in efforts towards achieving sustainable development. I wasfortunate enough to be selected and be a member of the dynamic team who started to build the 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines into what it is today.
2030 Youth Force in the Philippines holds first General Assembly
A repost.
The 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines held its 1st General Assembly for member-advocates last August 19th at the Cinematheque Centre in Manila. Over a hundred member-advocates were in attendance.