# Iskoolmates > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iskoolmates > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iskoolmates.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskoolmates > Source revision: 1357201290 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ***Iskoolmates*** () is PTV's flagship youth-oriented program that airs every Thursday 7-8pm ([PST](/source/Philippine_Standard_Time)). 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 Ep Date School Topic 1 June 23, 2015 University of Caloocan City Removal of Filipino subject in College 2 June 30, 2015 University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Is the Philippines ready for the K to 12 program? 3 July 7, 2015 University of Perpetual Help System DALTA National Hero: Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio? 4 July 14, 2015 Saint Dominic Savio College Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 12 years Old 5 July 21, 2015 Saint Dominic Savio College Revival of Death Penalty Laws 6 July 28, 2015 Philippine Normal University Same Sex Marriage 7 August 4. 2015 Philippine Normal University Corporal Punishment 8 August 11, 2015 Collegio de San Lorenzo Sex Education 9 August 18, 2015 Collegio de San Lorenzo Divorce in the Philippines 10 August 25, 2015 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Ecological Preservation vs. Commercialism 11 September 1, 2015 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Abolishing Sangguniang Kabataan 12 September 8, 2015 Various Schools Season Ender Special Part 1 13 September 15, 2015 Various Schools Season Ender Special Part 2 14 September 22, 2015 FEU Diliman Separation of Church and State 15 September 29, 2015 FEU Diliman Automated or Manual Elections 16 October 6, 2015 Colegio de San Juan de Letran Academic Calendar Shift of Colleges 17 October 18, 2015 Colegio de San Juan de Letran Is Competitive Gaming a Legitimate Sport? 18 October 25, 2015 Miriam College Should Parents be also held Liable for Bullying in Schools? 19 November 1, 2015 Miriam College Term Limits for Government Leaders 20 November 15, 2015 Lyceum of the Philippines University Should it be Mandatory for Election Candidates to join Public Debates? 21 November 29, 2015 Lyceum of the Philippines University Banning Fraternities and Sororities in Colleges and Universities 22 December 6, 2015 Quezon City Polytechnic University Banning of Political Candidate with Criminal Record to Run in Election 23 December 13, 2015 Quezon City Polytechnic University Freedom of Information Bill 24 December 20, 2015 Sitio Sampaloc, Zambales Bangkarunungan 25 December 27, 2015 Various Schools Year-End Special 26 January 3, 2016 San Beda College ExtraJudicial Killings 27 January 10, 2016 San Beda College Bail for Public Officials Charged with Corruption 28 January 24, 2016 University of the East Peace Negotiation vs. All Out War 29 January 31, 2016 University of the East Scrapping Age Limit for Job Applicants 30 February 7, 2016 Roosevelt College Euthanasia 31 February 14, 2016 Roosevelt College Marriage Before Live-in or Live-in Before Marriage 32 February 21, 2016 University of the Philippines Diliman EDSA People Power Revolution 33 March 6, 2016 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Sangguniang Kabataan Reforms 34 March 13, 2016 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Death Penalty 35 March 27, 2016 Various Schools Season Ender Special Part 1 36 April 3, 2016 Various Schools Season Ender Special Part 2 37 April 24, 2016 Asian Development Bank Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship 38 May 1, 2016 University of Santo Tomas Centralized Public Transportation System 39 May 8, 2016 University of Santo Tomas Mandatory Voting ## Year 2 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 40 July 10, 2016 Sitio San Ysiro, San Jose, Antipolo City 1st Anniversary Special 41 August 7, 2016 Rizal High School Curfew 42 August 14, 2016 Rizal High School Three Child Policy 43 August 21, 2016 Claret School of Quezon City Contractualization 44 August 28, 2016 Claret School of Quezon City Federal Government 45 September 4, 2016 Adamson University Ferdinand Marcos Burial in Heroes Cemetery 46 September 11, 2016 Adamson University Mandatory ROTC 47 September 18, 2016 Lyceum of the Philippines University K to 12 48 September 25, 2016 Lyceum of the Philippines University Civil Law for LGBT 49 October 2, 2016 FEU Diliman Internet vs. Traditional Source of Information 50 October 9, 2016 FEU Diliman Banning of Foreign Products 51 October 16, 2016 University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Privatization of Government Hospitals 52 October 23, 2016 Onesimo Bulilit Foundation Bulilit Day 53 November 6, 2016 Tarlac State University Marijuana Legalization 54 November 13, 2016 Tarlac State University Mandatory School Uniform for State Universities and Colleges 55 November 20, 2016 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Mining in the Philippines 56 November 27, 2016 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Independent Foreign Policy 57 December 4, 2016 Polytechnic University of the Philippines Legalization of Prostitution 58 December 11, 2016 Polytechnic University of the Philippines Socio-Economic Status of Students in SUCs 59 January 23, 2017 Technological Institute of the Philippines Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 9 years Old 60 January 30, 2017 Technological Institute of the Philippines Abolition of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement 61 February 12, 2017 Xavier School Corporal Punishment 62 February 16, 2017 Xavier School Two-Party System 63 March 16, 2017 Kalayaan College The Taking in of Syrian Refugees 64 March 30, 2017 Kalayaan College Tearing Down Monuments to Build Up Public Utilities 65 April 6, 2017 Siena College of Taytay Minimum Age Limit for Job Applications should remain at 15 66 April 27, 2017 Siena College of Taytay Political Service Exam for Aspiring Politicians 67 May 4, 2017 Philippine Christian University Inclusion of Rape Case to Death Penalty 68 May 11, 2017 Philippine Christian University Gender Expressions in Christian Universities ## Year 3 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 69 July 6, 2017 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Sex Education in Primary and Secondary Schools 70 July 13, 2017 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Beauty Pageants: Empowerment or Objectification of Women? 71 August 17, 2017 Rizal Technological University Mandaluyong Reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant 72 August 31, 2017 Rizal Technological University Mandaluyong Tax Reform Bill: Pro-Poor or Anti-Poor? 73 September 7, 2017 La Consolacion College Manila Commercialism Vs. Environmentalism 74 September 14, 2017 La Consolacion College Manila Banning of Foreign Products 75 September 21, 2017 Jose Rizal University War on Drugs 76 September 28, 2017 Jose Rizal University Public Shaming Through Social Media: Human Rights Violation or Social Surveillance 77 October 5, 2017 City University of Pasay Modernization of PUJs 78 October 12, 2017 City University of Pasay Inclusion of Foreign Language in High School Curriculum 79 October 26, 2017 Our Lady of Fatima University Banning of Educational Tours 80 November 2, 2017 De La Salle Araneta University Mandatory Organ Donation After Death 81 November 9, 2017 Our Lady of Fatima University Gender-Neutral Comfort Rooms in Public and Private Establishments 82 November 30, 2017 Emilio Aguinaldo College Social Media: Constructive or Destructive to Personal Relationships 83 December 7, 2017 Emilio Aguinaldo College Legalization of Dissolution of Marriage 84 December 28, 2017 Various Schools Year-End Special 85 January 25, 2018 Rizal Technological University Pasig Federalism in the Philippines 86 February 1, 2018 Rizal Technological University Pasig Political Service Exam for Aspiring Politicians 87 February 8, 2018 Southville International School and Colleges Is Tourism a Threat to Natural Wonders of the World 88 February 15, 2018 Southville International School and Colleges Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 9 years Old 89 February 22, 2018 San Sebastian College Recoletos Minimum Age Limit for Job Applications should remain at 15 90 March 1, 2018 San Sebastian College Recoletos Should Parents be also held Liable for Bullying in Schools? 91 March 8, 2018 Pitogo High School Tearing Down Monuments to Build Up Public Utilities 92 March 15, 2018 Pitogo High School Mandatory ROTC 93 March 22, 2018 Pasig Catholic College Abolish of Fraternities and Sororities 94 April 5, 2018 Pasig Catholic College Religious Leader in Government Position 95 April 19, 2018 Siena College of Quezon City Juvenile Justice Act 96 April 26, 2018 Siena College of Quezon City Mandatory Drug Testing to Minors 97 May 3, 2018 National University Marriage Before Live-in or Live-in Before Marriage 98 May 10, 2018 Barangay 176, Bagong Silang, Caloocan Sangguniang Kabataan Special Edition 99 May 17, 2018 National University Should Abolish Party-List System 100 June 21, 2018 Asian Development Bank Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship ## Year 4 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 101 July 19, 2018 Batasan Hills National High School Socio-Economic Status of Students in SUCs 102 July 26, 2018 Batasan Hills National High School Privatization of Government Hospitals 103 August 2, 2018 Caloocan High School Sex Education: Where to be taught, in School or at Home? 104 August 9, 2018 Caloocan High School National Hero: Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio? 105 August 16, 2018 Rizal High School Same Sex Marriage 106 August 30, 2018 Rizal High School Legalization of Divorce 107 September 13, 2018 Commonwealth High School Marijuana Legalization 108 September 20, 2018 Commonwealth High School Legalization of Abortion for Rape Victims 109 September 27, 2018 Manila Central University Mandatory Organ Donation After Death 110 October 4, 2018 Manila Central University Should Animal Testing be Banned? 111 October 11, 2018 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela TRAIN Law: Pro Poor or Not? 112 October 18, 2018 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Federalism in the Philippines 113 October 25, 2018 Lagro High School Age Limit for Job Applications 114 November 6, 2018 Lagro High School Legalization of Prostitution 115 November 15, 2018 Culiat High School Corporal Punishment 116 November 22, 2018 Culiat High School Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 13 years Old 117 November 27, 2018 Malabon National High School Removal of Filipino Subject in College Curriculum 118 December 6, 2018 Malabon National High School Mandatory Drug Testing to Minors 119 December 27, 2018 Various Schools Year-End Special 120 January 3, 2019 Rizal Technological University Pasig West Philippine Sea Dispute: Joint Development or Exclusive Ownership 121 January 10, 2019 Rizal Technological University Pasig Globalization Vs. Nationalism: What Leads to Economic Prosperity? 122 January 24, 2019 Sauyo High School Social Media: Constructive or Destructive to Personal Relationships 123 January 31, 2019 Sauyo High School First Philippine President: Emilio Aguinaldo or Andres Bonifacio? 124 February 7, 2019 Siena College of Taytay Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 12 years Old 125 February 14, 2019 Siena College of Taytay Reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant 126 February 21, 2019 Far Eastern University National ID System 127 February 28, 2019 Far Eastern University Two-Party System 128 March 7, 2019 Buting Senior High School Mandatory HIV Testing in High School 129 March 14, 2019 Buting Senior High School Beauty Pageants: Empowerment or Objectification of Women? 130 March 28, 2019 College of San Benildo Rizal Mandatory Vaccination in Public Schools 131 April 11, 2019 College of San Benildo Rizal Should it be Mandatory for Election Candidates to join Public Debates? ## Year 5 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 132 July 4, 2019 Pinagbuhatan High School Abolishing Sangguniang Kabataan 133 July 11, 2019 Pinagbuhatan High School Probihiting the Use of Social Media in School Projects 134 August 15, 2019 Tandang Sora National High School Mandatory ROTC in Senior High School 135 August 22, 2019 Tandang Sora National High School Should Parents be also held Liable for Bullying in Schools? 136 September 12, 2019 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Whose Job is to Regulate Violent Video Games, Game-makers or Parents? 137 September 26, 2019 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Revival of Death Penalty Laws 138 October 3, 2019 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parañaque No Homework Policy from Kindergarten to High School 139 October 10, 2019 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parañaque Should Transgender individuals be allowed to use their preferred bathroom? 140 October 24, 2019 San Beda University Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 12 yrs. Old 141 October 31, 2019 San Beda University Total Plastic Ban in the Philippines 142 November 14, 2019 Rizal Technological University Pasig Legalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Bill 143 November 28, 2019 Rizal Technological University Pasig Mandatory Bible Reading in Schools 144 December 12, 2019 Deparo High School Good Manners and Right Conduct in Schools 145 December 19, 2019 Deparo High School Cellphone in Schools 146 December 26, 2019 Various Schools Year-End Special 147 January 30, 2020 Eugenio M. Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School State Funded Arts 148 February 6, 2020 Eugenio M. Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School Media Censorship 149 February 20, 2020 Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City Abolition of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program 150 February 27, 2020 Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City Religion: Does It More Harm or Good 151 March 12, 2020 De La Salle Araneta University Animal Euthanasia 152 March 19, 2020 De La Salle Araneta University Political Service Exam to Aspiring Politicians 153 May 7, 2020 San Beda University Online Classes in College 154 May 14, 2020 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 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 205 February 3, 2022 Mandatory Military Service / World Cancer Day 206 February 10, 2022 Love Month 207 February 17, 2022 Pediatric Vaccination / National Arts Month 208 February 24, 2022 Mandatory Public Debate for Political Candidates 209 March 3, 2022 Russia-Ukraine Crisis 210 March 10, 2022 Russia-Ukraine War: Implications for the Philippines 211 March 17, 2022 Youth on Political Campaigns 212 March 31, 2022 National Women's Month 213 April 7, 2022 Philippine Veterans Week 214 April 21, 2022 Where Are We on Education Recovery? 215 April 28, 2022 Philippine History in Basic Education 216 May 5, 2022 Celebrity Endorsement in Philippine Elections 217 June 2, 2022 Educational Reform 218 June 9, 2022 Philippine Agriculture / Young Agripreneur 219 June 16, 2022 Vloggers Accreditation for Palace Coverage 220 June 30, 2022 7th Anniversary Special / LGBTQ+ Rights in the Philippines ## Year 8 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 221 August 11, 2022 International Youth Day, Brigada Eskwela and ASEAN Day Celebration 222 August 18, 2022 Endangered Languages in the Philippines 223 August 25, 2022 Face-to-Face Classes in the Philippines 224 September 8, 2022 Philippine Crime Rate 225 September 15, 2022 Education Guidelines and Policies 226 September 22, 2022 Culture and the Arts 227 October 6, 2022 SK Elections Postponement and Climate Change 228 October 13, 2022 Youth Empowerment 229 October 20, 2022 SIM Card Registration Act and Indigenous Peoples Month 230 October 27, 2022 Fake News and Disinformation 231 November 3, 2022 Emerging Trends and Issues in the Local Film Industry 232 November 17, 2022 Promoting Professionalism in Education 233 November 24, 2022 National Children's Month 234 December 8, 2022 Environmental Awareness 235 March 2, 2023 Paid Subscription Service for Facebook and Instagram / HeARTwork / Agri-Education 236 March 9, 2023 Gen Z Aspirations and the K to 12 Curriculum 237 March 16, 2023 Most Talked About Debate Issues (Legalization of Same Sex Marriage / Revival of Death Penalty / Legalization of Divorce) 238 March 23, 2023 National Teachers College Forda Cancelledt ba ang Cancel Culture? 239 March 30, 2023 National Teachers College Pinoy Pride pa ba or Pinoy Validity na? 240 April 13, 2023 Cancel Culture and Pinoy Pride 241 May 18, 2023 UnFEELtered: The Unspoken Truth about Mental Health 242 May 25, 2023 HIV and AIDS Awareness 243 June 8, 2023 Dealing with Body Shaming ## Year 9 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 244 July 6, 2023 Situationship Part 1 245 July 13, 2023 Situationship Part 2 246 July 20, 2023 Healing Inner Child Part 1 247 July 27, 2023 Healing Inner Child Part 2 248 August 10, 2023 Philippine Space Week / ASEAN Week / International Youth Day 249 August 24, 2023 Sangguniang Kabataan 250 August 31, 2023 Drag at the Art World 251 September 14, 2023 Generational Change 252 September 28, 2023 Parental Acceptance 253 October 19, 2023 Social Media Influencer as a Career Part 1 254 November 2, 2023 Social Media Influencer as a Career Part 2 255 November 9, 2023 Resiliency or Toxic Positivity? 256 November 23, 2023 Post Sangguniang Kabataan Elections 257 November 30, 2023 Bullying and other School Violence 258 December 21, 2023 Ramon Pascual Institute Is AI a Threat to Education? 259 December 28, 2023 Ramon Pascual Institute Is Cancel Culture Good for Society? 260 February 8, 2024 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Mental Health Subject in High School Curriculum 261 February 15, 2024 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Dress Code Policy in Schools 262 February 22, 2024 Exploring Gen Z Relationships 263 March 7, 2024 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Senior High School Mandatory ROTC in Senior High School 264 March 14, 2024 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Senior High School Legalization of Medical Cannabis 265 March 21, 2024 De La Salle Araneta University Illegal Drug Use: Mental Health Issue or Criminal Offense? 266 April 4, 2024 De La Salle Araneta University Should Zoos Be Stop Operating? 267 April 18, 2024 Classroom Discipline 268 April 25, 2024 Prank Culture 269 May 9, 2024 Generational Difference 270 May 23, 2024 Generational Trauma 271 June 6, 2024 Pop Culture 272 June 13, 2024 Independence Day through the Eyes of Gen Z 273 June 27, 2024 Gen Z Career Path ## Year 10 Episodes Ep Date Topic 274 July 11, 2024 Choosing a Course and School in College 275 August 8, 2024 How to Survive First Day of School 276 August 22, 2024 Youth Empowerment Through Sports 277 September 19, 2024 Onsite, Remote or Hybrid: Which Work Setup Suits in future Workforce? 278 October 3, 2024 Green Flags and Red Flags in a Relationship 279 October 10, 2024 Cutting Off Red Flag or Toxic People 280 October 17, 2024 Understanding Different Personality Part 1 281 October 24, 2024 Understanding Different Personality Part 2 282 November 14, 2024 Young Adults' Take on Settling Down 283 November 21, 2024 Things to Consider Before Settling Down 284 January 2, 2025 Culture and Traditions 285 January 16, 2025 Climate Change and Environment 286 January 30, 2025 Arts and Agribusiness 287 February 6, 2025 Youth Leadership 288 February 20, 2025 Breadwinner of the Family 289 March 6, 2025 Fur Parenting 290 March 27, 2025 Youth Involvement in Governance 291 April 24, 2025 Youth Vote 292 May 1, 2025 Understanding Gen Z Work Attitude 293 June 5, 2025 Gen Z Friendships: Beyond Labels and Stereotypes 294 June 26, 2025 Zoomers Perspective on HIV ## Year 11 Episodes Ep Date School Topic 295 July 10, 2025 Various Schools Sex Education in Primary and Secondary School 296 July 24, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Part 1: Is AI Gen Z's BFF or Frenemy? 297 July 31, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Part 2 298 August 14, 2025 Voices into Action: ASEAN Youth Month 2025 299 August 28, 2025 PUP School of Debaters and NU Debate Society Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 10 years old for Heinous Crimes 300 September 18, 2025 Holy Angel University (Angeles, Pampanga) Removal of the Mandatory Senior High School 301 September 25, 2025 Holy Angel University (Angeles, Pampanga) College Degree for Local and National Government Positions 302 October 2, 2025 Social Media as a New Form for Protest 303 October 9, 2025 Capas, Tarlac Tara sa Komyu (Documentary Special) 304 October 16, 2025 Polytechnic University of the Philippines and University of Caloocan City Death Penalty for Corrupt Politicians 305 November 6, 2025 Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School Transgender Women in Beauty Pageants 306 November 13, 2025 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Should the Government Regulate Social Media Use Among Teenagers 307 November 20, 2025 Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School Lowering the Age of Eligibility to Run for Government Positions 308 November 27, 2025 Malabon National High School Birth Control Access without Parent Consent 309 December 4, 2025 Malabon National High School Civil Service Eligibility for Sangguniang Kabataan Officials 310 December 11, 2025 Iskoolmates Rewind: All About Relationships 311 December 18, 2025 Iskoolmates Rewind: Campus Journal, Share ko Lang, Field Trip and BidaKabataan 312 December 25, 2025 Iskoolmates Rewind: Giving Back to the Community 313 January 1, 2026 Iskoolmates Rewind: Trending Debates 314 January 22, 2026 Outgrowing Friendships: Selfish or Simply Part of Growing Up? 315 February 5, 2026 Posting Zero Era: Why Gen Z Posting Less on Social Media? 316 February 12, 2026 Love, Dates and Heartbreaks 317 February 19, 2026 Mariano Ponce National High School (Baliwag, Bulacan) Call to End Mass Promotion in Schools 318 February 26, 2026 Mariano Ponce National High School (Baliwag, Bulacan) Anti-Political Dynasty Bill 319 March 5, 2026 Factory Reset: Plot Twist or Self-Discovery? 320 March 12, 2026 National Women's Month 321 March 19, 2026 Far Eastern University (Cavite) Abolition of the Party-List System 322 March 26, 2026 Far Eastern University (Cavite) Abolition of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program 323 April 9, 2026 National University and Far Eastern University Abolition of the Sangguniang Kabataan 324 April 16, 2026 National University and Far Eastern University Banning of Fraternity and Sorority in Schools 325 April 23, 2026 Summer Travel Vibes 326 May 21, 2026 Teaching Style and Reality in Today's Academic Landscape 327 June 4, 2026 Bulacan State University and Adamson University Adding Tax to High-income Earners 328 June 11, 2026 Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Adamson University Reduce General Education Units in College Curriculum 329 June 25, 2026 Batangas State University - Alangilan Campus Do Activism Promote Patriotism 330 July 2, 2026 Batangas State University - Alangilan Campus Flood Control Failures are caused by Poor Engineering Governance or by Climate Change ## 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 Year Award-giving body Category Recipient/s Result 2025 ASIAN Television Awards by Wonder. Paradise International Best Talk Show Iskoolmates 2024 ContentAsia Awards by Pencil Media Pte Ltd Best Asian Talk Show ASIAN Television Awards by Wonder. Paradise International Best Talk Show Host Tricia Bersano 2023 ASIAN Television Awards by Wonder. Paradise International Best Talk Show Host Gab Bayan 2022 ASIAN Television Awards by Wonder. Paradise International Best Talk Show Iskoolmates 2021 ASIAN Television Awards by Wonder. Paradise International Best Talk Show ## National Accolades Year Award-giving body Category Recipient/s Result 2026 Inding-Indie Excellence Awards by Inding-Indie Film Festival Excellence Award for Youth-Oriented Public Affairs Broadcasting Iskoolmates Primetime Media Choice Awards by Primetime Media Management Inc. Best Public Affairs Program Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Development-Oriented Educational Program Most Participatory Program Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia Youth Oriented Program of the Year Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Educational/Youth Oriented Show Most Outstanding Educational/Youth Oriented Show Hosts Tricia Bersano and James Ramada 2025 Net Makabata Star Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Friendly Online Personality Influencers Watchlist by Mabuhay PH Digital Network Influencer of the Year for TV Youth Talk Show Host James Ramada The Ripple Awards by LoveYourself, Inc. Ripple of Inspiration for Youth Empowerment Iskoolmates The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program National Council for Children's Television Awards by National Council for Children's Television Child-Friendly Television Program Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Gandingan ng Kabataan Tricia Bersano Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Iskoolmates Most Participatory Program Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club Best Public Affairs Program Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia Youth Oriented Program of the Year Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts Tricia Bersano and James Ramada 2024 Net Makabata Star Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Friendly Online Personality National Council for Children's Television Awards by National Council for Children's Television Child-Friendly Television Program Iskoolmates Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations by TAYO Awards Foundation Education and Technology Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato Most Participatory Program Iskoolmates Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia Youth Oriented Program of the Year Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato 2023 Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program Iskoolmates Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club Best Public Affairs Program PPop Awards by Philippine Pop Artists League Pop TV Youth Oriented Program of the Year The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best News Magazine Best Talk Show Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines Social Media Citation What the Fact? The Philippines Digital Choice Awards by Young Filipino Advocates of Critical Thinking - Lyceum of the Philippines University Kaakibat ng Kabataan Paragala: The Central Luzon Media Awards by Holy Angel University Paragala Pangkaunlaran Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Development-Oriented Educational Program Most Participatory Program Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia Youth Oriented Program Iskoolmates Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Green Zeal Award for Excellence in Empowering and Giving Voice to the Filipino Youth Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato, Eurwin Canzana GEMS: Hiyas ng Sining by Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students Best TV Program (Documentary/Educational/Informative) Iskoolmates Best TV Program Host (Documentary/Educational/Informative) Gab Bayan 2022 PPop Awards by Philippine Pop Artists League Pop TV Youth Oriented Program of the Year Iskoolmates [1] Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines Social Media Citation The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Best News Magazine Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program Most Participatory Program Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Current Affairs/ Talk Show Iskoolmates [2] Paragala: The Central Luzon Media Awards by Holy Angel University Best Youth-Oriented Digital Media 2021 The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program [3] Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program Most Development-Oriented Environment Program Most Participatory Program Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon [4][3] 2020 The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Iskoolmates Best News Magazine Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Participatory Program Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Informative/Educational Show Iskoolmates Most Outstanding Informative/Educational Show Hosts Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon, Nico Estibar 2019 Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program Iskoolmates The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Best Talk Show Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program Most Participatory Program Gandingan ng Kabataan Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University Most Outstanding Public Affairs Show Iskoolmates 2018 Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. Best Children and Youth Program Best Talk Show Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines Best Public Affairs Program Best Public Affairs Program Host Jules Guiang Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Iskoolmates Most Participatory Program Most Development-Oriented Talk Show Best TV Program Host Jules Guiang Gandingan ng Kabataan Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz, Kat Medina, Mico Aytona Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club Best Public Affairs Program Iskoolmates [5] Best New Female TV Personality Tricia Bersano [5] 2017 Anak TV Seal Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program Iskoolmates Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Most Development-Oriented Public Service Program Most Development-Oriented Talk Show Best Public Service Program Host Jules Guiang Best Talk Show Hosts Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz Gandingan ng Kabataan Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz, Kat Medina, Mico Aytona 2016 Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society Most Development-Oriented Youth Program Iskoolmates 2015 Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club Best New Male TV Personality JV Cruz [6] ## Extension - Iskoolmates sa Norte - August 17, 2023 to present ## See also - [People's Television Network](/source/People's_Television_Network) ## References 1. 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