
Hi Hilom fam! Today we’re starting the week with stories that feel like a warm hug. Our first story shows how one small act of kindness from a Filipino kid sparked a whole movement for safer online spaces. Then we look back at the classic DongTV videos that shaped a funny and nostalgic corner of Pinoy internet culture. These stories remind us that kindness and humor are still some of the strongest forces today. Let’s begin the week with lightness.

What began as one brave message from a Filipino kid named Drew slowly grew into Usbong Kabataan, a youth led movement teaching children and teens how to stay safe online. They run workshops, create kid friendly guides and remind their peers that digital spaces become better when we choose kindness. It started small. Now it is helping hundreds.
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Leo Salubayba, known for his DongTV skits, became viral for his low budget videos, teacher impressions and the famous “six seven” meme. Years later, Gen Z and Gen Alpha still rewatch his clips for the nostalgia and laughter. It shows how silly, wholesome humor becomes a soft place to land when life feels heavy.
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