Mga Tala at Tula Community or MTTC Is another youth organization with a high presence in social media.  They have been recognized in 2020 as National Awardee of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations in the Philippines (TAYO).  

MTTC It is a group of young poets giving importance to Filipino literature and prose through meaningful and healthy thoughts translated in beautiful poems and literary pieces that are published online.

The main goal of this youth organization is to introduce the beauty of poem writing to the new generation and impart love, hope, healing through poems and creative writing.

 

Over the years it has launched several projects dubbed as:

Onlyan Yakapan: Kabataan sa Panitikan

Onlayn Kwentuhan: Poetry Writing and Mental Health

Tanghalan sa Tahanan: Spoken Poetry Compettion

Tulaan sa Tahanan: Virtual Poetry Reading

#WeWriteToHelpCampaign and Donation Drive

Semicolon Online Room: Dito, may Makikinig Sayo

 

One good thing that children and the youth could derive from this organization is a means by which they can convey their thoughts and feelings to help them cope with stress and anxiety brought about by the pandemic.  This online platform can help students and the younger generation to be able to hone creativity, spark imagination and revive the love for poetry.

Their initiatives are also in tuned with the National Children’s Month theme – Kalusugan, Kaisipan, at Kapakanan ng bawat Bata Ating Tutukan.  With emphasis on providing children access to a healthy environment, good education and healthcare.

We recognize that as students go back to face to face classes, some are armed with enthusiasm and joy, while others are struck with trauma and behavioral concerns.  Much as mental health initiatives are being promulgated by our educators and are incorporated in our curriculum, focus on each child will never be guaranteed.  Organizations like MTTC helps bridge some of these gaps by allowing children and the youth to share their experiences and thoughts on various themes and topics that are relevant to their lives and their current situations.

The Mga Tala at Tula Community may be reached through their Facebook account for collaborations and volunteers.