Theme: Retrospect: Life in Review

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

With the purpose of creating an event by the youth for the youth, TEDxYouth@ASHS aims to embody the Ignatian maxim of "ite, inflammate omnia", which translates to “go, set the world on fire”, by sparking a light within others one idea at a time. This year's event revolves around the concept of retrospection. By focusing on particular ideas relevant to the Filipino youth today, it aims to highlight the importance of remaining present by looking back to the past in order to change the future.

Tanghalang Onofre Pagsanghan
Ateneo de Manila High School, Loyola Heights
Quezon City, National Capital Region, 1108
Philippines

Aaron David

Business Owner

Aaron David has always been passionate about solving problems and helping people. That is why when his friend asked him to help Filipino farmers, he joined him right away and co-founded BukidFresh. BukidFresh was born out of the mission to directly connect consumers to local farmers and hence, avoid the many layers of middleman.

Anne Silva

Licensed Psychometrician

Anne Silva is a licensed psychometrician taking up her MA in Psychology at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. A long-time advocate of psychological well-being, she is the Founder of Tanglaw Mental Health, the Philippines' first and only social enterprise aiming to solve mental health education.

Bea Legaspi

Student

Bea Legaspi graduated from the General Academics strand and served as the Sanggunian President of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School in her senior year. She is currently the University Freshie Chairperson of UP Diliman and a competitive debater.

Issa Barte

Artist

Issa Barte is a 23 year old digital artist and founder of Fund the Forest. She uses storytelling to fuel both her work in her arts and her non-profit projects working with reforestation, indigenous people, and our endangered and endemic animals. Through her advocacies in art and conservation, Issa hopes to not only inspire hope for a future that is kind to all, but to start action to work towards a future that spoke of a past that never gave up.

Sabrina Ongkiko

Teacher

Sabrina Ongkiko is a public school teacher who works at Culiat Elementary School. As a former pre-med student set to work her way towards becoming a doctor, her change of heart stemmed from her great desire to teach and to serve others. Her story continues to inspire others to pursue their true vocations and to use their talents as instruments which aid them in heeding the call to service.

Tyron Casumpang

Teacher and Playwright

Tyron Casumpang is a full-time Filipino teacher at Ateneo Senior High School. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in BS Legal Management in 2010 and is currently taking MA Philippine Studies in University of the Philippines, Diliman. Aside from teaching, he is also a playwright. His play entitled "Blackpink" will be staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines this June as part of the Virgin Labfest Festival of unstaged, untried, and untested plays. He listens to Kpop in the morning and watches Kdrama at night.