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Iskoolmates is a youth-oriented magazine and debate program aired every Thursday 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (PST) on the People's Television Network. The program presents a broader perspective on issues concerning the Filipino youth. An avenue for intelligent discourse and social awareness, the show empowers today's freethinking millennial with information - enabling Pinoy teens to voice their views on matters that impact their lives as active stakeholders of the future. It is produced by the PTV Public Affairs Division since June 23, 2015.
San Beda University and Lyceum of the Philippines University
Mass Promotion of College Students
155
May 21, 2020
Rizal Technological University Pasig and San Beda University
Declaring a Climate Emergency
156
May 28, 2020
San Beda University and Lyceum of the Philippines University
Mass Promotion of College Students
157
June 25, 2020
Ateneo De Davao and Lyceum of the Philippines University
Anti-Terrorism Bill
Year 6 Episodes[]
Ep
Date
School/Organization
Topic
158
July 3, 2020
University of the Philippines Manila and Rizal Technological University Pasig
Parent Liability to Children in Conflict with Cyberbullying
159
July 10, 2020
Philippine Science High School
Jeepneys Modernization
160
July 24, 2020
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Call Out and Cancel Culture Online
161
August 6, 2020
Philippine Science High School
Limited Face-to-Face Classes in Low Risk Areas
162
September 10, 2020
San Beda University Vs. University of the Philippines Diliman
Birth Control in Curriculum
163
September 17, 2020
Philippine Normal University
Revival of Death Penalty in the Philippines
164
September 24, 2020
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Baybayin in Public Places
165
October 1, 2020
University of the Philippines
Online Learning
166
October 8, 2020
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Manila Bay White Sand
167
October 15, 2020
Rizal Technological University Pasig
Urban Development of Ancestral Domains
168
October 29, 2020
University of the Philippine Baguio
Humanitarian Consideration for Persons Deprived of Liberty
169
November 5, 2020
Cagayan State University Vs. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Civil Union for Same Sex Couples
170
November 12, 2020
University of La Sallete Vs. University of the Philippines Diliman
Mining in the Philippines
171
November 26, 2020
San Beda University Vs. Rizal Technological University Pasig
Beauty Pageants and Women Empowerment
172
December 3, 2020
San Beda University Vs. Rizal Technological University Pasig
Political Photo-Op
173
December 10, 2020
Lyceum of the Philippine University Vs. Rizal Technological University Pasig
Reopening of Philippine Tourism
174
December 17, 2020
Cagayan State University Vs. Cagayan State University
Full-Contact Competitive Sports
175
December 24, 2020
Department of Education
Christmas Special
176
December 31, 2020
Various Schools
Year-End Special
177
February 11, 2021
How to Maintain Romantic Long Distance Relationship?
178
February 18, 2021
How can we stop Victim Blaming?
179
February 25, 2021
Teenage Pregnancy
180
April 29, 2021
Community Pantries and Asian Hate Crimes
181
May 6, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines and Colonial Mentality
182
May 27, 2021
Philippine Identification System
Year 7 Episodes[]
Ep
Date
Topic
183
July 15, 2021
Organize New Malitias
184
July 22, 2021
Youth Mental Health / Abolish Licensure Exam / National Standard for Adobo
185
August 5, 2021
Disaster Preparedness and Management / Mobile Number Portability Act / Pinoy Athlete in Tokyo Olympics
186
August 12, 2021
International Youth Day / Enhanced Community Quarantine / Buwan ng Wikang Filipino
187
August 19, 2021
54th ASEAN Anniversary / Nas Daily-Wang Od Controversy / Sexism in Sports
188
August 26, 2021
Belo Ads Controversy / Online Selling
189
September 9, 2021
Voters Registration Campaign
190
September 16, 2021
National Teachers' Month / Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines / Boys Love Series
191
September 23, 2021
BFP Modernization Program
192
September 30, 2021
End Child Rape Bill
193
October 14, 2021
Influences of Internet Content Creators on Elections
194
October 21, 2021
The Youth and Elections Part1
195
October 28, 2021
The Youth and Elections Part2
196
November 11, 2021
Philippines: Asia's Leading Dive and Beach Destination / Should The Private Lives Of Famous People Be Off Limits
197
November 18, 2021
Drug Testing for Electoral Candidate
198
November 25, 2021
National Children's and Values Month
199
December 9, 2021
National Privacy Commission / CHED on Face-to-Face Classes in All Degrees in Low Risk Areas
200
December 16, 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Onsite Workers / Mandatory Playing of Filipino Music in Hotels, Resorts, Tourist Buses, International Flights
201
December 23, 2021
Christmas Special
202
December 30, 2021
Year-End Special
203
January 20, 2022
COVID-19 Omicron Variant / Restrictions on the Unvaccinated
204
January 27, 2022
A call for Government Action Plan to Adapt to the Changing Climate
Specials[]
2020 International Youth Day (aired August 12, 2020 via facebook live) - Iskoolmates Hosts Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano and Sky Quizon discussed some issues concerning the youth like how to protect the children during pandemic and the current situation of education, these are in line with the celebration of the International Youth Day 2020.
2019 International Youth Day (aired August 12, 2019 via facebook live) - in partnership with the National Alliance of Youth Leaders, Iskoolmates Alumnus Jules Guiang and Iskoolmates Host and incumbent NAYL President Tricia Bersano hosted the facebook live discussion on transforming education in line with the celebration of the International Youth Day 2019.
2018 Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship (aired June 21, 2018) - Marked the 100th episode of Iskoolmates is the largest and most prestigious locally organized and locally hosted debate tournament in the country. The tournament follows the Asian Parliamentary format of debating in seven preliminary rounds, and four Finals Series rounds to determine the best debaters, adjudicators and public speakers in the country. It is a world-class tournament that focuses on the efficiency of its administration as well as the well-being of its participants.
Sangguniang Kabataan Special Edition (aired May 10, 2018) - The first Sangguniang Kabataan Debate on National Television participated by SK Chairperson Candidates from the largest barangay in the Philippines, Barangay 176 Bagong Silang, Caloocan in cooperation with the Commission on Elections and National Youth Commission.
Bulilit Day (aired October 23, 2016) - Iskoolmates Outreach Program to the children of Onesimo Bulilit Foundation in Tondo, Manila. This is our way of fulfilling our corporate social responsibility as we not only aim to share knowledge with our audience but to show that we make a difference in the lives of the Filipino youth.
Iskoolmates 1st Anniversary Special (aired July 10, 2016) - in celebration of its 1st anniversary, Iskoolmates with the support of Metrobank Foundation and Antipolo mobile teachers organized an outreach program. The participants were the members of the Dumagat Tribe living in Purok Tayabasan, Sitio San Ysiro, San Jose, Antipolo and Purok Mainit a nearby community. There were fun games with fun prizes and a feeding program. But the highlight of the activity is the distribution of 100 school kits for everyone. Each of them received a school kit that comes with a notebook, two pad papers, two pencils, a ballpen, a box of crayons, sharpener, ruler and eraser.
2016 Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship (aired April 24, 2016) - is the largest and most prestigious locally organized and locally hosted debate tournament in the country. The tournament follows the Asian Parliamentary format of debating in seven preliminary rounds, and four Finals Series rounds to determine the best debaters, adjudicators and public speakers in the country. It is a world-class tournament that focuses on the efficiency of its administration as well as the well-being of its participants.
EDSA 30 (aired February 21, 2016) - The special episode in partnership with EDSA People Power Commission discussed the relevance of People Power thirty years after the revolution. The show featured debates from UP University Student Council, students from different schools and universities was also invited as part of the live audience and joined the discussion.
Bangkarunungan (aired December 20, 2015) - A project that brings education through boat. Iskoolmates and Teacher Adrian, the founder of Bangkarunungan and other volunteers traveled by boat to Sitio Sampaloc, a poor coastal community in Zambales to teach basic reading and distribute educational materials to the children.
Segments[]
Iskooltour - is a short narration of the school/university’s historical background, notable achievements and what it has to offer to the students including facilities and their core values.
What's on Your Mind - is the social media segment. The host reads the comments and opinions of the netizens regarding the topic.
Iskoolmates Campus Journal - is a feature of school events and activities involving the youth and aims to encourage the students to participate in extra-curricular activities that can also help them build networks and acquire new knowledge about important topics and issues in society.
Iskoolmates Breaktime/Live - is a short discussion of the hosts via online (youtube/facebook) to a certain issues.
Share Ko Lang - is a short video presentation of youth activities of any group/organization or individuals.
BIDA KAbataan - inspiring and extraordinary stories of the youth.
Hosts[]
Gab Bayan (August 2018 – present)
Tricia Bersano (August 2018 – present)
Gina Donato (December 2021 - present)
Eurwin Canzana (December 2021 - present)
Alumni[]
Sky Quizon (August 2018 – August 2021)
Nico Estibar (June 2019 – December 2020)
Sunny Kim (November 2019 – December 2020)
Jules Guiang (June 2015-August 2018)
JV Cruz (June 2015-July 2018)
Mico Aytona (August 2015-April 2018)
Hessa Gonzales (June 2015-September 2017)
Kat Medina (January 2016-December 2017)
Awards[]
Winner - Best Children and Youth Program, The Catholic Mass Media Awards (2021)
