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Advocates push urgent policies on youth sex education, prevention of early pregnancy and statutory rape
By Diana G. Mendoza
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Mar 21, 2026
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CPD executive Director Lisa Grace Bersales: When a child becomes a mother, something has gone terribly wrong. These are girls who should be in school, discovering their dreams—not raising children before they even understand adulthood.
From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 2)
By Theresa Martelino-Reyes
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Mar 17, 2026
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I still hope to revisit an unshackled and prosperous Iran where citizens can enjoy the beautiful poetry of Rumi and Hafez in peace; where the women are allowed to read, go to school, speak their minds without fear – and wear their hijabs and chadors by choice.
From monarchy to Islamic rule to war in Iran: A personal account (Part 1)
By Theresa Martelino-Reyes
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Mar 17, 2026
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I grew up in Tehran, Iran. My family moved there in 1968 when I was 10 years old. For over a decade, we considered the country our second home.
Cynicism out, Contemporary Youth Activism in
By Ma. Rizza Francisco
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Mar 3, 2026
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The show of force by the youth at the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power is a manifestation that young Filipinos are woke and understand that a collective voice calling for change is their real strength and power.
New faces, same fight: 40 years after EDSA People Power Revolution
By AYANNAH RAVEN NUYLES, HERSHEY JUAN
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Feb 28, 2026
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The veterans of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution gathered on Feb. 25, hopeful despite the current political situation, as they are joined by the youth, their eyes wide open and ready to continue the fight to give true meaning to freedom and democracy.
