Theme: SANGHAYA

TEDx MHPNHS Youth is a one-day, student-led event that aims to provide a platform for sharing transformative stories and ideas sourced from the school community. It is the pioneer student-organized TEDx event in Bulacan, hosted by Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School.

Now in its second year, the event centers on the theme Sanghaya, which embodies the values of Dangal sa Diwa ng Dunong na Inialay sa Bayan. The program features a diverse set of speakers, including students and community members, all of whom deliver eye-opening talks to a live audience.

TEDx MHPNHS Youth is a platform for breakthroughs and realizations that empower the community with ideas worth sharing.

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
Hiyas ng Bulacan Sentrong Pangkultura, Antonio S. Bautista Provincial Capitol Compound
City of Malolos, Bulacan, Central Luzon (Region III), 3000
Philippines

Aldea Martillano

Senior High School Student

A passionate debater and storyteller, and a proud Humanista she is, Aldea Rhae Martillano is a burst of enthusiasm whenever she shares her insights as a lively lover of stories. A junior high school graduate at Bulacan State University and now a Humanities and Social Sciences student at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School, Aldea is always captivated with how fiction is so closer to us than we think it is.

Brianah Dela Cruz

Senior High School Student

Brianah Cailey C. Dela Cruz is a Grade 11 student under the Humanities and Social Sciences strand at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. She currently serves as the Creative Head of the Media Bureau, where she leads in crafting impactful media content, and as the External Vice President of Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD), a youth organization that advocates for a drug-free and empowered community. Guided by her passion for social justice and her belief in the importance of amplifying women's voices, Brianah strives to use her platform to promote gender equality and advocate for women's rights.

Chloe Bautista

Senior High School Student and Library Head Volunteer

A Senior High School student at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School and the current President of the Ex Libris Library Volunteers, an organization dedicated to nurturing love for reading, critical thinking, and service among students. With a deep understanding of the silent struggles many young people face, Chloe inspires her fellow youth to take a closer look at their own habits and choices. She encourages them to break away from limiting patterns and to take deliberate steps toward building healthier, more fulfilling lives. Chloe believes that meaningful change begins with self-awareness, and that through consistent effort, individuals can regain control over their actions and decisions

Eljay Castro Deldoc

Writer

Eljay Castro Deldoc is a graduate of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the De La Salle University-Manila and a 3-time first prize winner of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards. He is the recipient of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ Writers Prize for Dula sa Wikang Filipino in 2021 and his first book of plays is a finalist of the 2022 National Book Awards and the 2024 Best First Book Award. Some of his plays were staged in California, Canada, Chicago, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.

Julius Cruz Gregorio

Translator and Witer

Julius Cruz Gregorio earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Bulacan State University in 2016. That same year, he was a fellow at the first Multigenre National Writer’s Workshop in Mulanay, Quezon. He subsequently served as the vice president of Lunduyan ng mga Bulakenyong Artista at Manunulat (LAMBAT), an organization of Bulacan artists and writers that promotes art, particularly literature in the province. Julius is also known for his work in performance poetry, having presented at the Performatura Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Additionally, he works as an English to Tagalog subtitle translator for platforms like Netflix and Disney+, and writes Tagalog aswang stories online. Despite his numerous interests and pursuits, he continually goes back to his first passion: writing and performing poetry.

Neil Gamos

Teacher and Writer

Sgt. Neil Omar Gamos is a Master Teacher and a reservist in the Philippine Air Force. He received the Illustrators’ Prize in 2019 and the Reader’s Choice Award in 2024 for Batang 90s. In the same year, he was also awarded the Gawad Teodora Alonso for Storybook for Young Readers and recognized as Best Storyteller.

Pazeana Isabelle Sales

Senior High School Student and Debater

Pazeana Isabelle “Zeana” Sales is a Humanities and Social Sciences student, driven by her love for learning and a passion for public speaking. Throughout her academic journey, Zeana has continuously honed her skills in debating, declamation, and impromptu speaking, using these platforms to refine her ability to communicate effectively. These experiences have not only developed her skills but also shaped her confidence in engaging with meaningful discussions and advocating for causes she strongly believes in.

Shyllie Jude de Dios

Senior High School Student

Shyllie Jude de Dios is a Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences student at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. She is also the Feature Editor of The Republic and Vice President of the Bulacan Council Youth Task Group. She also volunteers as a member of Ex Libris and KOLAB Social Science Education Collective. Drawing from both theory and lived experience, she strives to make sense of an uncertain world in order to help others and herself. At present, she is still coming to terms with her place in the world, like so many do: embarking on humanity’s shared journey that will likely last a lifetime.

Stacey Allison Vincecruz

Junior High School Student

Stacey Allison S. Vincecruz, a tenth-grade student in the Science, Technology, and Engineering program at Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School, has cultivated a deep love for literature since being introduced to its transformative world. Guided by her passion for books, Allison aspires to inspire others to embrace reading as a gateway to discovery and personal growth.

Tiffany Roffa Asuncion

Senior High School Student

Tiffany Roffa D. Asuncion is a Grade 12 senior high school student pursuing the Allied Medicine and Health specialization under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Track. In junior high school, she served as the Supreme Student Government President at Dr. Felipe De Jesus National High School. She continues her journey by actively engaging in various school clubs, hosting events for the iRISE organization, and serving as the Health Committee Head in the MHPNHS Supreme Secondary Learners' Government.

Wynona Rylley Mananquil

Junior High School Student

Wynona Rylley P. Mananquil is a Grade 9 student under the Science, Technology, and Engineering program, where she excels in the subjects that challenge her curiosity and problem-solving abilities. Passionate about Greek mythology, Wynona finds inspiration in the timeless stories of gods, heroes, and mythological creatures, which have shaped her understanding of history, culture, and human nature. Alongside this, she has a deep love for music, using it as a means of expression and a way to connect with her emotions and the world around her.