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
GenreYouth Oriented Informal Debate
Created byPTV Public Affairs
Written byHannah Pecson
Directed byPedro Sicat
Opening theme"Tinig Mo" by Fuseboxx
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Filipino/English
No. of seasons21
No. of episodes161
Production
Executive producer(s)Frederick Aquino
Producer(s)Kate Balueta
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original networkPeople's Television Network
Picture format1080i
Original releaseJune 23, 2015 (2015-06-23) –
present
Chronology
Related showsSigaw: 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

References
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