Iskoolmates

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.

Iskoolmates
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(s)	Filipino/English
No. of seasons	21
No. of episodes	161
Production
Executive producer(s)	Frederick Aquino
Producer(s)	Kate Balueta
Camera setup	Multi-camera setup
Running time	60 minutes
Release
Original network	People's Television Network
Picture format	1080i
Original release	June 23, 2015 (2015-06-23) – present
Chronology
Related shows	Sigaw: The Campus Debates (NBN 4, 2001)

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	Yearend 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	Yearend 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
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	Yearend 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
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	Yearend 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 Vs. San Beda University	Online Classes in College
154	May 14, 2020	San Beda University Vs. Lyceum of the Philippines University	Mass Promotion of College Students
155	May 21, 2020	Rizal Technological University Vs. San Beda University	Declaring a Climate Emergency
156	May 28, 2020	San Beda University Vs. Lyceum of the Philippines University	Mass Promotion of College Students
157	June 25, 2020	Ateneo De Davao Vs. Lyceum of the Philippines University	Anti-Terrorism Bill

Year 6 Episodes

Ep	Date	School/Organization	Topic
158	July 3, 2020	UP Manila Vs. Rizal Technological University	Parent Liability to Children in Conflict with Cyberbullying
159	July 10, 2020	Philippine Science High School Vs. Philippine Science High School	Jeepneys Modernization
160	July 24, 2020	Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Vs. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila	Call Out and Cancel Culture Online

Specials

• 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/Shout out - is a short discussion of the hosts 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
• Special Citation - Gandingan ng Kabataan (Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz, Mico Aytona and Kat Medina), 11th UPLB Gandingan Awards

See also

• People's Television Network

External links

• Iskoolmates on Facebook
• Iskoolmates on Twitter

References