Students generally lose their idealism and passion after graduation. We created Manila Kid is to establish a community of young individuals who continuously fuel each other’s passion by sharing their talents or through their own advocacies. We want to direct this effort to a more noble and nationalistic cause. Instead of pollution, corruption or degradation, I want to show the world what the Philippines is really about – it’s people, specifically the youth.
Manila Kid is a movement that promotes the country’s youthful and vibrant image through the efforts of young people. It dreams of rebranding the image of the Philippines from a country of poverty and degradation into a country bursting with life and color - something that the future generations would appreciate and be proud of.
Mission
It plans to create an avenue where the youth can channel and continue their passions through three forms:
Merchandise: Manila Kid will have its own merchandise (t-shirts, bags) where designs will incorporate familiar and homegrown icons which will be reinterpreted into post-modern graphic designs. It will also partner with starting brands which uphold the core values of Manila Kid.
Community of Bloggers: This will feature young promising individuals who have the ability to inspire others to push for their dreams. It will also contain works done by talented youth in the field of arts. The country’s culture, places and events will also be featured.
Social Advocacy: Manila Kid will create a concrete impact in the lives of the country’s less fortunate youth by partnering with a charity foundation. A part of the proceeds from the merchandise and online magazine will be used to support the charity.
