Quality education is and always will be our birthright. That’s why these Filipino content creators make it a point to keep our minds enlightened and empowered, even when our learning systems face grave dilemmas.
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Nowadays, we can’t spend a minute on social media without falling victim to “doomscrolling” and “brainrot”-infested content. Algorithms churn out heaps of information that we can only do so much to understand, making enrichment become less of a fulfilling discipline and more of an irresponsible consumption habit we can’t break. But once these inspiring voices grace your timelines and For You pages (FYPs), you’ll soon realize that not all hope is lost.
This World Teacher’s Day, we’re applauding the modern-day mentors who turn online platforms into classrooms and knowledge banks that every Filipino deserves to join. These social media-savvy storytellers are reimagining learning through engaging educational videos and social commentary, proving that every day is an opportunity to strengthen our minds, even through the four corners of our screens.
Here’s why we’re honoring their remarkable work on this special occasion and beyond:
Winma Carvajal
Need a refresher on grammar, spelling, and syntax? Winma Carvajal has you covered. With years of experience in studying and teaching English, she has built her online following around vocabulary lectures, proper sentence construction, and grammatical revisions that help improve our communication. You can even test your knowledge with the mini quizzes she occasionally posts on her timeline!
Dax Carnay Hanrahan
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Dax Carnay Hanrahan wastes no time reminding us of our right to speak the truth, even when our voices shake. The passionate creative rose to prominence for their sharp analyses of pressing cultural and societal issues, which also intersect with their personal advocacies on artistic integrity and LGBTQIA+ rights. In addition, Dax’s vast knowledge of socio-political theories and phenomena provides a thorough foundation for the discourse they bring to light. Their videos diligently connect the ideologies we learn in class to the real-life circumstances they allude to.
Lyqa Maravilla
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After years of building her social media presence, Lyqa Maravilla has earned her stripes as a professional educator who’s “chronically online” at heart, too. Her entertaining vocabulary lessons strike an awe-inspiring balance between smarts and sentiment, motivating Filipinos to join the conversation and make a difference with the tools at their disposal.
LANS
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Anyone can recognize LANS’s chipper catchphrases from a mile away. Filipinos find serotonin boosts in all her upbeat videos, which cover a wide variety of scientific trivia, environmental history, and words of wisdom. Even her simple overviews of natural phenomena help us stay innately curious about the world around us and the magic it still has to offer.
Kyne
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Who knew numbers, shapes, and equations could get this fabulous? Filipino-Canadian drag artist and author Kyne is here to reassure us that math isn’t as intimidating as we make it out to be. The Canada’s Drag Race alumna made her mark on social media with extensive explainers on mathematical theorems, which let us enjoy the subject more now than we might’ve in school. She then channeled this passion through her first book, Math in Drag, highlighting the vibrant intersections of math, the economy, climate change, and drag as a versatile art form.
Raymor Cuevas
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Raymor Cuevas has an explanation for almost everything under the sun, and we’ll definitely make time to listen to each one. Everyone’s favorite “Kuya RM” became TikTok Philippines’ Top EduCreator in 2022 for his easily digestible takes on scientific concepts and medical developments, which strive to answer our burning questions about our everyday encounters with nature.
Celine Murillo
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Celine Murillo has made it her life mission to champion Philippine biodiversity and natural heritage through small but meaningful acts of kindness. Whether you’re interested in the country’s diverse bird species or opportunities to contribute to climate action, her eye-opening narratives are a definite must-watch.
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Happy World Teacher’s Day! Who are your favorite educational content creators? Show them some love in the comments below!
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