Ever wonder how far our teenagers are into sex and sex-related matters? Ask their friends. Or ask them about their friends' sexual experiences. Maybe, young people are more open to talk about sex when they are not the ones involved. Which ever way we

Queena N. Lee-Chua (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
The following crop of young scientist have made significant contributions in their field, even if they are below 40 years old. Two weeks ago they were recognized by the National Academy of Science and Technology, and were each given trophy and a cash prize.

Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz
Not too long ago, when no one was looking, something wonderful began to happen in the field of children’s literature. Suddenly, the publishing of children’s titles seemed to have taken on a new life, and books written and illustrated by Filipino authors and illustrators became available in greater numbers in the market. And yet, as recent as six years ago, one could count on one hand the individuals responsible for what made up the body of children’s literature in the country. Textbooks, coloring books, and folktales were the only printed materials synonymous with children’s literature. Happily, the landscape has drastically changed, and things are looking up.

SK Pendatun, MAGUINDANAO- Some 300 youth members are now joining the job of peacekeeping as well as relief and rehabilitation in this conflict-affected town in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Sheila Crisostomo (Star)
More young Filipinos are having sex — but with which gender?

Emily Freeburg
To young people sustainable development is simple—it’s a world where they want to live in forty years.

Edith M. Lederer
UNITED NATIONS: Young people today are better educated than any previous generation, but 130 million youths are still illiterate, more than half a billion live on less than $2 a day, and a record 88 million are unemployed, according to a UN report.

Due to insistent request from various youth organizations nationwide, the application period for the 4th Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations has been extended until 15 May 2006!

The beautiful beaches of Boracay bore witness to the first ever awarding of the Kampeon ng Kabataan, a project of the National Youth Commission and the National Movement of Young Legislators to recognize local legislators for their valuable support to youth development initiatives through the passing of ordinances that had significant impact to the youth in their localities.

YAFS.com
Manila, July 11 (PNA) - Parents should have an open and honest discussion of sexuality and reproductive health with their children.

This is a challenge raised to Filipino families after a study showed that at least 23 ...