Over 33,600 youths from various schools, organizations and communities nationwide attended the Global Youth Summit 2025 last August 3, held at the SM MOA Arena. The event was organized by Global Peace Foundation (GPF) and SM Cares, to serve as a dynamic platform for young student leaders, innovators and advocates to collaborate ideas and take action toward advancing UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Distinguished speakers include Jessica Sy, Winwyn Marquez, Teacher Georcelle, Edward Barber and Jessica Soho. They shared inspiring speeches that empowers leadership, creativity and impact.
The program also highlighted outstanding performances from Matthew Ifield, NU Dance Company, Over October and Hori7on.
"The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow- they are the force for change today. Through the Global Youth Summit, we aim to give them the tools, inspiration and community to turn their vision into reality," said Royston Cabunag, AVP at SM Supermalls and Program Director for Children and Youth at SM Cares.
"Collaboration across sectors is key to unlocking the potential of the next generation. The Global Youth Summit is proof of what can happen when we come together for a shared purpose," said Leonard Faustino, Executive Director at Global Peace Foundation Philippines.
The event serves as a launchpad for 16 provincial legs across the country. Together with the main event in Manila, these 17 mall locations collectively represent the 17 UN SDGs.
On the heels of the successful GYS 2025 at SM MOA Arena, the rollout continued on August 8, with regional events held at SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, SM City Bacolod and SM City Puerto Princesa. Then on August 22, it will be at SM City Bataan, SM Center Pulilan, SM Center Dagupan and SM City San Lazaro. Third wave is at SM CDO Downtown, SM City Butuan, SM Lanang and SM City General Santos on August 29. Last stop on September 5 with events in SM City Bacoor, SM City San Pablo, SM City Sto. Tomas and SM Southmall.
The event will feature youth-led solution pitches and partner activations designed to seed community projects aligned with priority SDGs. These provincial events will continue the momentum, empowering more youth Filipinos in their own communities to take action on local and global challenges.
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