Philippines: Catholic youths begin synodal journey to tackle commuter safety

Student hackers from Assumption Antipolo have formally launched the PASAHero Movement, a commuter safety initiative developed during the MISSION POSSIBLE Philippines hackathon.

The student-led project emerged as the top-funded proposal during MISSION POSSIBLE Philippines, a youth-focused program that challenges students to develop practical responses to social issues raised by the Synod on Synodality, including education, social justice, community development, and environmental concerns.

“Receiving this funding is both a blessing and a burden. A blessing to be shared and a burden to be carried,” said Gab Ecijan, one of the student hackers behind PASAHero.

“Nevertheless, being granted this funding marks a significant milestone for our team, as it enables us to further our advocacy of empowering commuters to feel safe and empowered,” she added.