Pie Escobar
Contributions
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Liberal Youth Hosts Social Media Training to Promote Truth in Digital Spaces
Under the initiative of Liberal Youth, the youth organization of the Liberal Party of the Philippines, a major endeavor was launched to address one of today's most pressing issues related to technology and social media, disinformation.
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YOUth Activism Inspires Future Leaders for Social Change
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Del Carmen continues its commitment to youth development by hosting an impactful event aimed at inspiring local student leaders. On September 15, 2024, they organized the seminar Youth Activism: Youth Making a Difference, which brought together 100 participants for a full-day of education and empowerment.
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LGU Del Carmen’s Youth CORE Summit Sparks Leadership
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines has continued its partnership with the local government of Del Carmen in Siargao, Surigao del Norte, this year, focusing on the empowerment of the youth through leadership and entrepreneurship initiatives. One of the key projects under this collaboration is the Youth CORE (Champion Organizations in Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship) Summit, which aims to support and mentor young participants in developing business project proposals.
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Democratizing of mobility in the Philippines
The Philippines has been grappling with a transportation crisis driven by car-centric policies and inadequate infrastructure for decades. It ranks ninth globally and first in Southeast Asia for the worst traffic congestion, according to the Traffic Index by Country 2020. In response, FNF Philippines recognized the need for a study to evaluate public versus private transportation, as well as walkability and cyclability.
