Iskoolmates

Iskoolmates () is PTV's flagship youth-oriented program that airs every Thursday 7-8pm (PST). The program gives voice to the ideas, concerns, and aspirations of Filipino students and young leaders across the country. With its fresh, relevant, and youth-driven content, the program creates a dynamic platform for civic engagement, social awareness, and open dialogue, tackling issues that matter to the new generation. It has been produced by the PTV Public Affairs Division since June 23, 2015.

Year 1 Episodes

Year 2 Episodes

Year 3 Episodes

Year 4 Episodes

Year 5 Episodes

Year 6 Episodes

Year 7 Episodes

Year 8 Episodes

Year 9 Episodes

Year 10 Episodes

Year 11 Episodes

Specials

• Tara sa Komyu (aired October 9, 2025) – The Iskoolmates joined with the Liwanag at Dunong during a special outreach to the Aeta community in Sitio Kalangitan, Capas, Tarlac, focusing on their mission to provide education and empowerment to indigenous learners in remote areas. The documentary will highlight this collaboration and Liwanag at Dunong's efforts in delivering resources and teaching students in the Aeta community.
• 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

• BidaKabataan – inspiring and extraordinary stories of the youth.
• Iskoolmates Campus Journal – 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 Field Trip – educational tour in different places.
• IskoolMeet – fun and exciting games for the youth.
• Iskooltour – 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 – the social media segment. The host reads the comments and opinions of the netizens regarding the topic.
• Share Ko Lang – a short video presentation of youth activities of any group, organization or individuals.

Hosts

• Tricia Bersano (2018–present)
• James Ramada (2024–present)

Alumni

• Gab Bayan (2018–23)
• Gina Donato (2021–23)
• Eurwin Canzana (2021–22)
• Sky Quizon (2018–21)
• Nico Estibar (2019–20)
• Sunny Kim (2019–20)
• Jules Guiang (2015–18)
• JV Cruz (2015–18)
• Mico Aytona (2015–18)
• Hessa Gonzales (2015–17)
• Kat Medina (2016–17)

International Accolades

National Accolades

Extension

• Iskoolmates sa Norte - August 17, 2023 to present

See also

• People's Television Network

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