YSpeak 2.0 - Season 2

First aired: 5/9/2026 10 episodes

Episodes

1. YSPEAK Press Freedom

Aired: 5/9/2026

The pilot episode tackles whether social media influencers should be held to the same standards as journalists. In a candid interview, Karmina Constantino discusses starting her own podcast and the relevance of traditional media.

2. YSpeak Speak Up

Aired: 5/16/2026

Students debate whether Filipinos have to speak out on social and political issues. This episode marks the launch of the 'You-Talk' roundtable by exploring the realities of speaking up in today's climate with guest Joy Barcoma.

3. YSpeak Fact Check

Aired: 5/23/2026

Deleted Episode

4. YSpeak Digital Safety

Aired: 5/30/2026

Members of Libertas Debate Society argue whether social media platforms should bear primary responsibility for online impersonation scams. Broadcaster Migs Bugtos joins the 'You-Talk' roundtable and offers insights on overcoming digital fraud.

5. YSpeak ICC Watch

Aired: 6/6/2026

Students debate whether Filipinos have a civic duty to actively monitor the International Criminal Court proceedings against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Fr. Flavie Villanueva recounts how the drug war violated human dignity.

6. YSpeak Vlog Check

Aired: 6/13/2026

Students face off as they tackle whether vloggers should disclose their political affiliations before posting commentary. Content creator Chris Tan takes a seat at the 'You-Talk' roundtable and weighs in on certain pertinent issues.

7. YSpeak Father's Day

Aired: 6/20/2026

Members of UPLB's The Parliament clash in a debate on whether traditional ideas of masculinity place more pressure on Filipino fathers than support them. In a special conversation, Tirso Cruz III opens up about parenting, family, loss, and faith.

8. YSpeak Respect

Aired: 6/27/2026

'Y or Y Not?' explores the impact of publicly calling out wrongdoing as UPLB students debate whether it does more good than harm. Jervi Wrightson, also known as KaladKaren, shares her views on identity, acceptance, discrimination, and self-respect.

9. YSpeak Learn Louder

Aired: 7/4/2026

Representatives from FEU Roosevelt debate whether students should be banned from using AI tools for schoolwork. Coach Lyqa Maravilla offers her perspectives on artificial intelligence, online learning, and the proposed GE curriculum reform.

10. YSpeak Change Maker

Aired: 7/11/2026

The season finale of YSpeak 2.0 asks how young Filipinos can do more for the common good: by working within institutions or by pushing for change from outside. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon joins the conversation on public service and leadership.