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Genre | Youth Oriented Informal Debate |
Created by | PTV Public Affairs |
Written by | Hannah Pecson |
Directed by | Pedro Sicat |
Opening theme | "Tinig Mo" by Fuseboxx |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino/English |
No. of seasons | 22 |
No. of episodes | 171 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Frederick Aquino |
Producer | Kate Balueta |
Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | People's Television Network |
Release | June 23, 2015 present | –
Related | |
Sigaw: The Campus Debates (NBN 4, 2001) |
Iskoolmates is a youth-oriented magazine and debate program aired every Thursday 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (PST) on the People's Television Network. The program presents a broader perspective on issues concerning the Filipino youth. An avenue for intelligent discourse and social awareness, the show empowers today's freethinking millennial with information - enabling Pinoy teens to voice their views on matters that impact their lives as active stakeholders of the future. It is produced by the PTV Public Affairs Division since June 23, 2015.
Year 1 Episodes
Ep | Date | School | Topic |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 City | 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 |
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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/Organization | Topic |
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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 National Memorial High School | Whose Job is to Regulate Violent Video Games, Game-makers or Parents? |
137 | September 26, 2019 | Francisco P. Felix National Memorial 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/Organization | Topic |
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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 |
Specials
- 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 City 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
- Iskooltour - is 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 - is the social media segment. The host reads the comments and opinions of the netizens regarding the topic.
- Iskoolmates Campus Journal - is 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 Breaktime/Live - is a short discussion of the hosts via online (youtube/facebook) to a certain issues.
- Share Ko Lang - is a short video presentation of youth activities of any group/organization or individuals.
Hosts
- Gab Bayan (August 2018 – present)
- Tricia Bersano (August 2018 – present)
- Sky Quizon (August 2018 – present)
- Nico Estibar (June 2019 – present)
- Sunny Kim (November 2019 – present)
Alumni
- Jules Guiang (June 2015-August 2018)
- JV Cruz (June 2015-July 2018)
- Hessa Gonzales (June 2015-September 2017)
- Mico Aytona (August 2015-April 2018)
- Kat Medina (January 2016-December 2017)
Awards
2020
- Special Citation - Gandingan ng Kabataan (Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano and Sky Quizon), 14th UPLB Gandingan Awards
2019
- Winner - Anak TV Seal Award
- Winner - Most Participatory Program, 13th UPLB Gandingan Awards
2018
- Winner - Anak TV Seal Award
- Special Citation - Most Development-Oriented Youth Program, 12th UPLB Gandingan Awards
- Special Citation - Most Participatory Program, 12th UPLB Gandingan Awards
2017
- Winner - Anak TV Seal Award
- Winner - Most Development-Oriented Youth Program, 11th UPLB Gandingan Awards
See also
External links
- Iskoolmates on Facebook
- Iskoolmates on X