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Sun Life Foundation’s Project SUNRISE continues to brighten futures for Cebu youth

Through Project SUNRISE, 125 high school and college students in Cebu City as well as the municipalities of Alegria, Daanbantayan, Medellin, and Minglanilla receive financial assistance for expenses such as miscellaneous fees, uniforms, and school supplies. The program is renewed annually and will continue until all the scholars graduate from college.   Sun Life Philippines Country Head and CEO JJ Moreno and Sun Life Foundation President Joy Castillo, Vice President Aleister Cruz, Executive Director Kristine Millete, and Program Lead Reiza Bañega join the Children of Asia team and community scholars at the Project SUNRISE launch in Cebu City. Launched in 2020, Project SUNRISE aims to help address a persistent challenge in the Philippines where one in four youth is out of school.    The program also supports the students’ holistic development through additional courses, career development orientation, and soft skills training to help strengthen their future employability. ...

Global Youth Summit 2025 Empowers Next Generation Leaders

  Over 33,600 Young Changemakers unite to create inspiring waves of change Youth from across the country come together at the Global Youth Summit 2025 in MOA Arena, united in their mission to build stronger communities and shape a more inclusive, sustainable future for the next generation.” Pasay City, Philippines – The Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 brought together more than 33,600 youth changemakers from schools, organizations, and communities nationwide—both on-ground and online—at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 3, 2025 . The event, organized by Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines and SM Cares , the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, served as a dynamic platform for young student leaders, innovators, and advocates to collaborate, share ideas, and take action toward advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . The Manila summit featured inspiring keynote speeches and empowering sessions focused on youth empowerment, sustai...

Globe empowers next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers

  Globe is taking real steps to support Filipino students through initiatives that spark passions, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare young people for a world that’s changing faster than ever. Students today are juggling a lot — classes, tech, social life, and figuring out who they want to be. Globe understands that being a telco today means more than just providing a signal. It is about being part of a student’s journey to discover their passion and build their future. Globe wants to help students find those passions and chase them without feeling lost in the noise. Globe offers a lot of ways for students to get involved in the Globe Community Builders Program. Students can unlock daily perks and essentials through the Student Rewards on the GlobeOne app. If students have big ideas, they can pitch them through Globe Student Grants on the Globe website— and the best ones can partner with Globe to bring their ideas to life. Students can pitch their organized events, projects,...