STUDENTS from various schools in Metro Manila gathered on Dec. 12, 2023, at Sheraton Manila Bay to be instructed and inspired by experts in their respective fields in a forum organized by The Manila Times titled 'Student Empowerment 2023: Stand Up, Speak Up and Move Up.'

Speakers included data scientist Sebastian Ibañez of Asian Institute of Management; Home Credit Philippines Public Relations Head Ken Lerona; Time Master Watches founder and CEO, chief of staff of Sen. Grace Poe, and Rising Tigers Magazine co-owner Brian Poe Llamanzares; WEnergy Power Pilipinas President Quintin Pastrana; and Tata Consultancy Services (Philippines) Corporate Social Responsibility Asean Lead Patrick Jay Veril.