Iskoolmates
{{Short description|Youth-oriented magazine and debate program}}
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{{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Iskoolmates Logo.jpg
| image_alt =
| caption = Title card
| genre = Youth Oriented
| creator = PTV Public Affairs
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
English
| num_seasons = 40
| num_episodes = 295
| list_episodes =
| producer =
| executive_producer = Frederick Aquino
| director = Pedro Sicat
| writer = Maryfaye Arnaiz and Gericho Lagunsad
| cinematography =
| editor = Kenneth Mabanag
| camera = Multi-camera setup
| runtime = 60 minutes
| network = People's Television Network
| first_aired = {{start date|2015|6|23}}
| last_aired = present
| related = Sigaw: The Campus Debates (NBN 4, 2001)
| opentheme = "Tinig Mo" by Fuseboxx
| company = Bagong Pilipinas Studio
}}
Iskoolmates ({{translation|schoolmates}}) is the longest-running and multi-awarded youth oriented program that airs every Thursday 7-8pm (PST) on PTV. The program amplifies the voices of the Filipino youth and providing a platform for Pinoy teens to express their perspectives on social issues that significantly impact their lives. It is produced by the PTV Public Affairs Division since June 23, 2015.
Year 1 Episodes
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| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 1
|June 23, 2015 |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 |Same Sex Marriage |
| 7
|August 4. 2015 |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 |Separation of Church and State |
| 15
|September 29, 2015 |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 |Should Parents be also held Liable for Bullying in Schools? |
| 19
|November 1, 2015 |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 |ExtraJudicial Killings |
| 27
|January 10, 2016 |Bail for Public Officials Charged with Corruption |
| 28
|January 24, 2016 |Peace Negotiation vs. All Out War |
| 29
|January 31, 2016 |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 |Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship |
| 38
|May 1, 2016 |Centralized Public Transportation System |
| 39
|May 8, 2016 |Mandatory Voting |
Year 2 Episodes
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| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 40
|July 10, 2016 |Sitio San Ysiro, San Jose, Antipolo City |1st Anniversary Special |
| 41
|August 7, 2016 |Curfew |
| 42
|August 14, 2016 |Three Child Policy |
| 43
|August 21, 2016 |Contractualization |
| 44
|August 28, 2016 |Federal Government |
| 45
|September 4, 2016 |Ferdinand Marcos Burial in Heroes Cemetery |
| 46
|September 11, 2016 |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 |Internet vs. Traditional Source of Information |
| 50
|October 9, 2016 |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 |Marijuana Legalization |
| 54
|November 13, 2016 |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 |Corporal Punishment |
| 62
|February 16, 2017 |Two-Party System |
| 63
|March 16, 2017 |The Taking in of Syrian Refugees |
| 64
|March 30, 2017 |Tearing Down Monuments to Build Up Public Utilities |
| 65
|April 6, 2017 |Minimum Age Limit for Job Applications should remain at 15 |
| 66
|April 27, 2017 |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
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| 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 |War on Drugs |
| 76
|September 28, 2017 |Public Shaming Through Social Media: Human Rights Violation or Social Surveillance |
| 77
|October 5, 2017 |Modernization of PUJs |
| 78
|October 12, 2017 |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 |Social Media: Constructive or Destructive to Personal Relationships |
| 83
|December 7, 2017 |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 |Abolish of Fraternities and Sororities |
| 94
|April 5, 2018 |Religious Leader in Government Position |
| 95
|April 19, 2018 |Juvenile Justice Act |
| 96
|April 26, 2018 |Mandatory Drug Testing to Minors |
| 97
|May 3, 2018 |Marriage Before Live-in or Live-in Before Marriage |
| 98
|May 10, 2018 |Barangay 176, Bagong Silang, Caloocan |Sangguniang Kabataan Special Edition |
| 99
|May 17, 2018 |Should Abolish Party-List System |
| 100
|June 21, 2018 |Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debating Championship |
Year 4 Episodes
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| 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 |Same Sex Marriage |
| 106
|August 30, 2018 |Legalization of Divorce |
| 107
|September 13, 2018 |Marijuana Legalization |
| 108
|September 20, 2018 |Legalization of Abortion for Rape Victims |
| 109
|September 27, 2018 |Mandatory Organ Donation After Death |
| 110
|October 4, 2018 |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 |Age Limit for Job Applications |
| 114
|November 6, 2018 |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 |Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability to 12 years Old |
| 125
|February 14, 2019 |Reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant |
| 126
|February 21, 2019 |National ID System |
| 127
|February 28, 2019 |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
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| Ep
!Date !School !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 Memorial National High School |Whose Job is to Regulate Violent Video Games, Game-makers or Parents? |
| 137
|September 26, 2019 |Francisco P. Felix Memorial National 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 |Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility to 12 yrs. Old |
| 141
|October 31, 2019 |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 |Good Manners and Right Conduct in Schools |
| 145
|December 19, 2019 |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
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| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 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 |
| 177
|February 11, 2021 | |How to Maintain Romantic Long Distance Relationship? |
| 178
|February 18, 2021 | |How can we stop Victim Blaming? |
| 179
|February 25, 2021 | |Teenage Pregnancy |
| 180
|April 29, 2021 | |Community Pantries and Asian Hate Crimes |
| 181
|May 6, 2021 | |COVID-19 Vaccines and Colonial Mentality |
| 182
|May 27, 2021 | |Philippine Identification System |
Year 7 Episodes
| class="wikitable table" |
| Ep
!Date !Topic |
|---|
| 183
|July 15, 2021 |Organize New Malitias |
| 184
|July 22, 2021 |Youth Mental Health / Abolish Licensure Exam / National Standard for Adobo |
| 185
|August 5, 2021 |Disaster Preparedness and Management / Mobile Number Portability Act / Pinoy Athlete in Tokyo Olympics |
| 186
|August 12, 2021 |International Youth Day / Enhanced Community Quarantine / Buwan ng Wikang Filipino |
| 187
|August 19, 2021 |54th ASEAN Anniversary / Nas Daily-Wang Od Controversy / Sexism in Sports |
| 188
|August 26, 2021 |Belo Ads Controversy / Online Selling |
| 189
|September 9, 2021 |Voters Registration Campaign |
| 190
|September 16, 2021 |National Teachers' Month / Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines / Boys Love Series |
| 191
|September 23, 2021 |BFP Modernization Program |
| 192
|September 30, 2021 |End Child Rape Bill |
| 193
|October 14, 2021 |Influences of Internet Content Creators on Elections |
| 194
|October 21, 2021 |The Youth and Elections Part1 |
| 195
|October 28, 2021 |The Youth and Elections Part2 |
| 196
|November 11, 2021 |Philippines: Asia's Leading Dive and Beach Destination / Should The Private Lives Of Famous People Be Off Limits |
| 197
|November 18, 2021 |Drug Testing for Electoral Candidate |
| 198
|November 25, 2021 |National Children's and Values Month |
| 199
|December 9, 2021 |National Privacy Commission / CHED on Face-to-Face Classes in All Degrees in Low Risk Areas |
| 200
|December 16, 2021 |Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Onsite Workers / Mandatory Playing of Filipino Music in Hotels, Resorts, Tourist Buses, International Flights |
| 201
|December 23, 2021 |Christmas Special |
| 202
|December 30, 2021 |Year-End Special |
| 203
|January 20, 2022 |COVID-19 Omicron Variant / Restrictions on the Unvaccinated |
| 204
|January 27, 2022 |A Call for Government Action Plan to Adapt to the Changing Climate |
| 205
|February 3, 2022 |Mandatory Military Service / World Cancer Day |
| 206
|February 10, 2022 |Love Month |
| 207
|February 17, 2022 |Pediatric Vaccination / National Arts Month |
| 208
|February 24, 2022 |Mandatory Public Debate for Political Candidates |
| 209
|March 3, 2022 |Russia-Ukraine Crisis |
| 210
|March 10, 2022 |Russia-Ukraine War: Implications for the Philippines |
| 211
|March 17, 2022 |Youth on Political Campaigns |
| 212
|March 31, 2022 |National Women's Month |
| 213
|April 7, 2022 |Philippine Veterans Week |
| 214
|April 21, 2022 |Where Are We on Education Recovery? |
| 215
|April 28, 2022 |Philippine History in Basic Education |
| 216
|May 5, 2022 |Celebrity Endorsement in Philippine Elections |
| 217
|June 2, 2022 |Educational Reform |
| 218
|June 9, 2022 |Philippine Agriculture / Young Agripreneur |
| 219
|June 16, 2022 |Vloggers Accreditation for Palace Coverage |
| 220
|June 30, 2022 |7th Anniversary Special / LGBTQ+ Rights in the Philippines |
Year 8 Episodes
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| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 221
|August 11, 2022 | |International Youth Day, Brigada Eskwela and ASEAN Day Celebration |
| 222
|August 18, 2022 | |Endangered Languages in the Philippines |
| 223
|August 25, 2022 | |Face-to-Face Classes in the Philippines |
| 224
|September 8, 2022 | |Philippine Crime Rate |
| 225
|September 15, 2022 | |Education Guidelines and Policies |
| 226
|September 22, 2022 | |Culture and the Arts |
| 227
|October 6, 2022 | |SK Elections Postponement and Climate Change |
| 228
|October 13, 2022 | |Youth Empowerment |
| 229
|October 20, 2022 | |SIM Card Registration Act and Indigenous Peoples Month |
| 230
|October 27, 2022 | |Fake News and Disinformation |
| 231
|November 3, 2022 | |Emerging Trends and Issues in the Local Film Industry |
| 232
|November 17, 2022 | |Promoting Professionalism in Education |
| 233
|November 24, 2022 | |National Children's Month |
| 234
|December 8, 2022 | |Environmental Awareness |
| 235
|March 2, 2023 | |Paid Subscription Service for Facebook and Instagram / HeARTwork / Agri-Education |
| 236
|March 9, 2023 | |Gen Z Aspirations and the K to 12 Curriculum |
| 237
|March 16, 2023 | |Most Talked About Debate Issues (Legalization of Same Sex Marriage / Revival of Death Penalty / Legalization of Divorce) |
| 238
|March 23, 2023 |National Teachers College |Forda Cancelledt ba ang Cancel Culture? |
| 239
|March 30, 2023 |National Teachers College |Pinoy Pride pa ba or Pinoy Validity na? |
| 240
|April 13, 2023 | |Cancel Culture and Pinoy Pride |
| 241
|May 18, 2023 | |UnFEELtered: The Unspoken Truth about Mental Health |
| 242
|May 25, 2023 | |HIV and AIDS Awareness |
| 243
|June 8, 2023 | |Dealing with Body Shaming |
Year 9 Episodes
| class="wikitable table" |
| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 244
|July 6, 2023 | |Situationship Part 1 |
| 245
|July 13, 2023 | |Situationship Part 2 |
| 246
|July 20, 2023 | |Healing Inner Child Part 1 |
| 247
|July 27, 2023 | |Healing Inner Child Part 2 |
| 248
|August 10, 2023 | |Philippine Space Week / ASEAN Week / International Youth Day |
| 249
|August 24, 2023 | |Sangguniang Kabataan |
| 250
|August 31, 2023 | |Drag at the Art World |
| 251
|September 14, 2023 | |Generational Change |
| 252
|September 28, 2023 | |Parental Acceptance |
| 253
|October 19, 2023 | |Social Media Influencer as a Career Part 1 |
| 254
|November 2, 2023 | |Social Media Influencer as a Career Part 2 |
| 255
|November 9, 2023 | |Resiliency or Toxic Positivity? |
| 256
|November 23, 2023 | |Post Sangguniang Kabataan Elections |
| 257
|November 30, 2023 | |Bullying and other School Violence |
| 258
|December 21, 2023 |Ramon Pascual Institute |Is AI a Threat to Education? |
| 259
|December 28, 2023 |Ramon Pascual Institute |Is Cancel Culture Good for Society? |
| 260
|February 8, 2024 |Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School |Mental Health Subject in High School Curriculum |
| 261
|February 15, 2024 |Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School |Dress Code Policy in Schools |
| 262
|February 22, 2024 | |Exploring Gen Z Relationships |
| 263
|March 7, 2024 |Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Senior High School |Mandatory ROTC in Senior High School |
| 264
|March 14, 2024 |Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Senior High School |Legalization of Medical Cannabis |
| 265
|March 21, 2024 |De La Salle Araneta University |Illegal Drug Use: Mental Health Issue or Criminal Offense? |
| 266
|April 4, 2024 |De La Salle Araneta University |Should Zoos Be Stop Operating? |
| 267
|April 18, 2024 | |Classroom Discipline |
| 268
|April 25, 2024 | |Prank Culture |
| 269
|May 9, 2024 | |Generational Difference |
| 270
|May 23, 2024 | |Generational Trauma |
| 271
|June 6, 2024 | |Pop Culture |
| 272
|June 13, 2024 | |Independence Day through the Eyes of Gen Z |
| 273
|June 27, 2024 | |Gen Z Career Path |
Year 10 Episodes
| class="wikitable table" |
| Ep
!Date !School !Topic |
|---|
| 274
|July 11, 2024 | |Choosing a Course and School in College |
| 275
|August 8, 2024 | |How to Survive First Day of School |
| 276
|August 22, 2024 | |Youth Empowerment Through Sports |
| 277
|September 19, 2024 | |Onsite, Remote or Hybrid: Which Work Setup Suits in future Workforce? |
| 278
|October 3, 2024 | |Green Flags and Red Flags in a Relationship |
| 279
|October 10, 2024 | |Cutting Off Red Flag or Toxic People |
| 280
|October 17, 2024 | |Understanding Different Personality Part 1 |
| 281
|October 24, 2024 | |Understanding Different Personality Part 2 |
| 282
|November 14, 2024 | |Young Adults' Take on Settling Down |
| 283
|November 21, 2024 | |Things to Consider Before Settling Down |
| 284
|January 2, 2025 | |Culture and Traditions |
| 285
|January 9, 2025 | |Climate Change and Environment |
| 286
|January 30, 2025 | |Arts and Agribusiness |
| 287
|February 6, 2025 | |Youth Leadership |
| 288
|February 20, 2025 | |Breadwinner of the Family |
| 289
|March 6, 2025 | |Fur Parenting |
| 290
|March 27, 2025 |Various Schools |Youth Involvement in Governance |
| 291
|April 24, 2025 | |Youth Vote |
| 292
|May 1, 2025 | |Understanding Gen Z Work Attitude |
| 293
|June 5, 2025 | |Gen Z Friendships: Beyond Labels and Stereotypes |
| 294
|June 26, 2025 | |Zoomers Perspective on HIV |
Year 11 Episodes
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| 295
|July 10, 2025 | |Sex Education in Primary and Secondary School |
Specials
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- 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 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.
- BidaKabataan – inspiring and extraordinary stories of the youth.
- Share Ko Lang – is a short video presentation of youth activities of any group, organization or individuals.
- 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 channel or facebook live to a certain issues.
- Iskoolmates Field Trip – educational tour in different places.
- IskoolMeet – fun and exciting games for the youth.
Hosts
- Tricia Bersano (August 2018 – present)
- James Ramada (August 2024 - present)
Alumni
- Gab Bayan (August 2018 – December 2023)
- Gina Donato (December 2021 – December 2023)
- Eurwin Canzana (December 2021 – June 2022)
- Sky Quizon (August 2018 – August 2021)
- Nico Estibar (June 2019 – December 2020)
- Sunny Kim (November 2019 – December 2020)
- Jules Guiang (June 2015 – August 2018)
- JV Cruz (June 2015 – July 2018)
- Mico Aytona (August 2015 – April 2018)
- Hessa Gonzales (June 2015 – September 2017)
- Kat Medina (January 2016 – December 2017)
Local Accolades
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| Year
! Award-Giving Body ! Category ! Recipient/s ! Result |
|---|
| rowspan="7" align="center"| 2025
| rowspan="3" align="left" | Gandingan Awards | align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan | align="left" | Tricia Bersano | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program
| rowspan="5" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{won}} |
| align="left" | Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club | align="left" | Best Public Affairs Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia | align="left" | Youth Oriented Program of the Year | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts
| align="left" | Tricia Bersano and James Ramada | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="12" align="center"| 2024
| rowspan="1" align="left" | Anak TV Seal Awards | align="left" | Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program | align="left" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Net Makabata Star Awards by Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television | align="left" | Child-Friendly Female Online Personality | align="left" | Tricia Bersano | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Child-Friendly Male Online Personality
| align="left" | James Ramada | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Child-Friendly Content Standards by National Council for Children's Television | align="left" | Child-Friendly TV Program | rowspan="3" | Iskoolmates | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations by TAYO Awards Foundation | align="left" | Education and Technology | {{won|place=Qualifier}} |
| rowspan="3" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan | align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| rowspan="4" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program
| {{won}} |
| align="left" | Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia | align="left" | Youth Oriented Program of the Year | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="17" align="center"| 2023
| rowspan="1" align="left" | Anak TV Seal Awards | align="left" | Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program | rowspan="10" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| rowspan="1" align="left" | PPop Awards by Philippine Pop Artists League | align="left" | Pop TV Youth Oriented Program of the Year | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. | align="left" | Best News Magazine | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| align="left" | Best Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" align="left" | Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines | align="left" | Social Media Citation | {{won}} |
| align="left" | What the Fact? The Philippines Digital Choice Awards by Young Filipino Advocates of Critical Thinking - Lyceum of the Philippines University | align="left" | Kaakibat ng Kabataan | {{won}} |
| rowspan="1" align="left" | Paragala: The Central Luzon Media Awards by Holy Angel University | align="left" | Paragala Pangkaunlaran | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="4" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Educational Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato | {{won}} |
| align="left" | Platinum Stallion National Media Awards by Trinity University of Asia | align="left" | Youth Oriented Program | rowspan="3" | Iskoolmates | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| rowspan="3" align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Green Zeal Award for Excellence in Empowering and Giving Voice to the Filipino Youth | {{won}} |
| align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs Talk Show Hosts
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Gina Donato, Eurwin Canzana | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | GEMS: Hiyas ng Sining by Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students | align="left" | Best TV Program (Documentary/Educational/Informative) | align="left" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| align="left" | Best TV Program Host (Documentary/Educational/Informative)
| align="left" | Gab Bayan | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="10" align="center"| 2022
| align="left" | PPop Awards | align="left" | Pop TV Youth Oriented Program of the Year | rowspan="7" | Iskoolmates |
| align="left" | Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines | align="left" | Social Media Citation | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best News Magazine
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="4" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Most Outstanding Current Affairs/ Talk Show | rowspan="7" | Iskoolmates |
| align="left" | Paragala: The Central Luzon Media Awards by Holy Angel University | align="left" | Best Youth-Oriented Digital Media | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="6" align="center"| 2021
| align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | {{won}} |
| rowspan="5" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Environment Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon | {{won}}{{cite news |title=PTV, wagi sa Gandingan 2021 |url=https://ptvnews.ph/ptv-wagi-sa-gandingan-2021/ |access-date=29 July 2023 |work=ptvnews.ph |date=22 May 2021}} |
| rowspan="7" align="center"| 2020
| rowspan="2" align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | rowspan="4" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best News Magazine
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="3" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Most Outstanding Informative/Educational Show | align="left" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Outstanding Informative/Educational Show Hosts
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon, Nico Estibar | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="8" align="center"| 2019
| align="left" | Anak TV Seal Awards | align="left" | Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program | rowspan="6" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="4" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Talk/Discussion Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{won}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Gab Bayan, Tricia Bersano, Sky Quizon | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gawad Lasallianeta by De La Salle Araneta University | align="left" | Most Outstanding Public Affairs Show | rowspan="5" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="12" align="center"| 2018
| align="left" | Anak TV Seal Awards | align="left" | Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | The Catholic Mass Media Awards by Catholic Mass Media Awards Foundation, Inc. | align="left" | Best Children and Youth Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Makatao Awards for Media Excellence by Philippine Management Association of the Philippines | align="left" | Best Public Affairs Program | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best Public Affairs Program Host
| align="left" | Jules Guiang | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="5" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | rowspan="3" | Iskoolmates | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| align="left" | Most Participatory Program
| {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best TV Program Host
| align="left" | Jules Guiang | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz, Kat Medina, Mico Aytona | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2" align="left" | Star Awards for Television by Philippine Movie Press Club | align="left" | Best Public Affairs Program | align="left" | Iskoolmates |
| align="left" | Best New Female TV Personality
| align="left" | Tricia Bersano |
| rowspan="7" align="center"| 2017
| align="left" | Anak TV Seal Awards | align="left" | Child-Sensitive and Family-Friendly Program | rowspan="4" | Iskoolmates | {{won}} |
| rowspan="6" align="left" | Gandingan Awards by UP Community Broadcasters' Society | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | {{won}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Public Service Program
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Talk Show
| {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best Public Service Program Host
| align="left" | Jules Guiang | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Best Talk Show Hosts
| align="left" | Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz | {{nom}} |
| align="left" | Gandingan ng Kabataan
| align="left" | Jules Guiang, Hessa Gonzales, JV Cruz, Kat Medina, Mico Aytona | {{CFinalist|Special Citation}} |
| align="center"| 2016
| align="left" | Gandingan Awards | align="left" | Most Development-Oriented Youth Program | align="left" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2015
| align="left" | Star Awards for Television | align="left" | Best New Male TV Personality | align="left" | JV Cruz |
International Accolades
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| Year
! Award-Giving Body ! Category ! Recipient/s ! Result |
|---|
| rowspan="2" align="center"| 2024
| rowspan="1" align="left" | ASIAN Television Awards | align="left" | Best Talk Show Host | align="left" | Tricia Bersano | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" align="left" | ContentAsia Awards by Pencil Media Pte Ltd | align="left" | Best Asian Talk Show | align="left" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" align="center"| 2023
| rowspan="1" align="left" | ASIAN Television Awards | align="left" | Best Talk Show Host | align="left" | Gab Bayan | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" align="center"| 2022
| rowspan="1" align="left" | ASIAN Television Awards | align="left" | Best Talk Show | rowspan="2" | Iskoolmates | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1" align="center"| 2021
| rowspan="1" align="left" | ASIAN Television Awards | align="left" | Best Talk Show | {{nom}} |
Extension
- Iskoolmates sa Norte - August 17, 2023 to present