Adding Life to Living

JOEL ADEL

College of Business Administration

Advocacy: Empowering Youth Leadership

Advocating to uplift the warrior spirit. Inspire to aspire young people who have doubts and lack of confidence. Despite the generational challenges, it is with us the existing generation to start the cycle of nurturing and molding new leaders who are strong and independent, who can stand for the truth and stay true to the truth, and helping to make better decisions for the most selfless ways.

JOHN AMIR FAJARDO

College of Engineering

Advocacy: Fighting Animal Cruelty

Every animal deserves our love and care, not to be experimented with or abused in any way. We should treat strays that are deprived of love fairly as living beings. Please, be a responsible pet owner. They cannot speak for themselves, so it is our duty to speak for their rights. Report any form of animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect. Do what you can to stop someone from mistreating an animal.

JERICHO PINEDA

College of Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design

Advocacy: Youth empowerment through breaking gender stereotypes and diversifying beauty standards

It has been very evident in this generation that we are eager to be more open to diverse living – seeing the beauty in our differences. Despite this, there are still lack of representation and awareness in this matter. This is the very reason that fueled me to join the pageant, to be a spark that will ignite the fire within the hearts of the people on accepting differences and breaking the toxic standards of the society. At the end of the day, I always believe that we are living the marvels of our polarity and uniqueness of our individuality where love and acceptance is universal.

CARLO EMIL BORROMEO

College of Business Administration

Advocacy: No to Dog Meat Trade and Animal Abuse

I’m a dog lover and it’s painful to see that many dogs are still on the streets with nobody to take care of them. And a big percentage of the dog population in the Philippines are abused and subjected to Dog Meat Trade which is horrible and unlawful. Since I dedicate myself with this advocacy I would like to use my voice to spread to everyone the cruelty and harm being done to our fur friends. Dog are man’s best friend and they should not be eaten. As a social influencer who has so far made a number followings in social media I will use this platform to raise this awareness to everyone that Dog Meat Trade is happening. I will create a group and sites to invite people who are of the same advocacy as I am and seek government help to address this problem. I will use my advocacy to campaign against this meat trade. And I’m serious about those who will break the law to put in bars.

CARL VINCENT OCAMPO

College of Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design

Advocacy: "Education is a lifelong learning process" - John Dewey

To empower and encourage each one of the students to continue and keep striving hard. Despite having differences in learning capabilities, I know that we all have ways how to improve and shine brighter through ourselves. There's a famous quote that says, "Slow progress is still progress" and that clearly shows that we can be better day by day.

JUSTIN RAM GARCIA

College of Engineering

Advocacy: “Animal Welfare”

I am an earnest advocate for animal welfare. Since I was a kid, I have loved cats but was scared of them. It remained that way until a stray cat approached me, and to cut the story short, we became best friends. Since then, I promised myself to make the world a better place for her. So, I did my best to feed her and give her space to sleep. And those small actions that started from a single cat grew to regularly looking after a group of cats in our neighborhood. Now if we start looking around, we will notice how many animals wander every single day without certainty they will live for another. And I find it extremely heartbreaking. That's why I would like to represent an important cause that isn't being talked about often. After all, "what greater gift than the love of a cat?"

ALIYAH NASROLLAH ISMAEILI

College of Business Administration

Advocacy: Welfare of Single Mother

Being a Single Mother is a sensitive issue but it is already phenomenon, it is happening for many different reasons, hence, it is necessary to discuss their plight. Therefore, as community, let as all provide the support we could offer to them, livelihood trainings and Entrepreneurial Programs to enable them to cultivate their self-confidence and participate in society as responsible individuals.

XANDRA BONIFACIO

College of Business Administration

Advocacy: Equal Education

As a student and a member of the youth, I am very much grateful that I am able to have the education I deserve. However, there are a lot of children and out of school youth that don't have access to basic education. Having that said, we should put more importance to education for all because it is as important as any other aspect in our life. It has a stabilizing effect on learners specially in times of emergencies and that is why having well-educated Filipino youth is a must for it would be our country's source of strength and shield in facing future challenges. I think that we have the power to demand equal education. That is why my purpose is to inform people that education is a basic human right, but above all, it is the key to the development of our country. Lastly, I am a strong believer that education is the strongest foundation of each and every generation.


CRESTEL MONTEBON

College of Arts and Sciences

Advocacy: I am here

Companionship, is a fundamental connection with other people that stimulates a sense of closeness which is a basic human need. Living in a society where everyone is aiming for victory, we often forget to reach out to other people as we are preoccupied with our goals and focus more on ourselves. Filipinos are known for being sympathetic and I believe that this attitude must be revived up to these days instead of staring in apathy to those in need physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Let us break through the barrier that hinders us from loving one another in unity. This unity, this particular love, can begin with a smile. A simple effort can spread happiness and foster positivity, bringing a glint of hope to those who are groping in darkness. I encourage everyone to strengthen and value the true essence of companionship in our houses, school, workplaces, and community. Let us assure them that no matter what happens, they are not alone in their battles. I am here. We are here.

ALESSANDRA LIBRADA

College of Engineering

Advocacy: Youth Empowerment

Growing up I was too shy to express my ideas and be involved in decision making because I am too afraid to be judged by the people around me. I know for a fact that I am not the only one experiencing this because I notice how the society criticize young people and dictate them on what and who they should be. Standing in front of you means I am conquering my fear and allowing myself to be the instrument to empower the youth because they are the backbone of our nation and indeed our future. We shouldn't let the society hinder us from expressing and involving ourselves because stepping out of my zone made me see the world and realize that the world has so much to offer.

KARYLLE MAE MACOROL

College of Arts and Sciences

Advocacy: Importance of Youth Mental Health

I believe that every child has the right to grow up in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment, with supportive relationships and access to quality mental health and psychosocial support. With my advocacy, I want to encourage the youth to speak up and to not be afraid of asking for help when they feel lost or alone.

EUNICE DORIA

College of Engineering

Advocacy: Start the Change

There was an innocent seven years old little girl who dreamed of school being safe, exciting, and full of happiness. But one day it was all shattered. After that, when you ask other kids about a school, they think of homework or learning, but when you ask that girl, she thinks about never-ending torture. And that was me when I was seven years old and experience bullying. Now Im standing in front of you to raise awareness about bullying and be the voice for others. Come and join me in my battle to end bullying because you are brave when you fight for yourself, but you are bravest when you fight for others.