TEDx- Makati Thrive

14/01/2026

As TEDx Makati Curator and Producer, I'm proud to share our second officially approved TEDx talk—a message that could redefine how you think about your health.** 🌍💚

When I selected Dr. Jake Bryan S. Cortez for our lineup, I knew we were bringing something transformative to the stage. His talk doesn't just inform—it awakens.

"What if the reason you're getting sick isn't just in your body—but in the world around you?"

Dr. Cortez, a board-certified Family and Community Medicine physician and medical educator, shares a deeply personal turning point: becoming a patient himself. That experience forced him to confront an uncomfortable truth most of us miss—**our health is inseparable from the health of the planet.**

From the air we breathe to the climate crisis at our doorstep, invisible environmental threats are already shaping our families' well-being. This isn't an abstract "someday" issue—it's happening now, in our communities, in our homes.

But here's what makes this talk essential: it's not just a warning. It's a roadmap.**

Dr. Cortez introduces planetary health—the revolutionary framework that healing people and healing the planet must happen together. With practical, actionable steps anyone can take, he shows us how to reclaim both personal and collective well-being.

Why Dr. Cortez's voice matters:
✅ Cum laude graduate, St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine
✅ Inaugural convenor, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Special Interest Group on Planetary Health
✅ Published in *The Lancet* and *Harvard Public Health Review*
✅ Global thought leader at the intersection of health, policy, and sustainability

As curator and producer of TEDx Makati, bringing voices like Dr. Cortez's to our platform is exactly why we do this work—to spark conversations that lead to real change.

💚 Watch his full talk and discover how you can be part of the solution.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKZ98Njv_ls

What if the reason you’re getting sick isn’t just in your body—but in the world around you?In this TEDx talk, family and community physician Dr. Jake Bryan S...

14/01/2026

As TEDx Makati Curator and producer, I'm honored to share one of our speakers who challenged everything we think we know about positive psychology in the Philippines. 🎤🌏

When I curated our speaker lineup for TEDx Makati, Dr. Shinichiro Matsuguma stood out—not just for his credentials, but for his humility and willingness to learn from our culture. I am truly honored to have him and his story to our stage.

From Textbooks to Truth: How a Japanese Psychologist Learned Positive Psychology from the Philippines

Dr. Matsuguma arrived with clinical expertise. What he discovered was something far more powerful—a lesson that rewrote his life's work.
After Super Typhoon Yolanda, he witnessed firsthand the resilience of Filipino survivors—not through Western psychological models, but through the lived values of bayanihan (community unity), tibay ng loob (inner strength), and an optimism that defied textbooks.
Here's the profound insight he discovered: To truly thrive, we must understand the value of negative emotions—especially in cultures where positivity is expected.
In his TEDx Makati talk, Dr. Matsuguma reveals why "smiling through" isn't strength, and why decolonizing positive psychology starts with asking the hard question: What does it take to smile from the heart?
His groundbreaking journey from Tacloban to the University of the Philippines Diliman is a testament to what happens when we humble ourselves enough to learn from the communities we serve.
💙 Watch his full talk/——-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo_znxQ8Rfc

Special thanks to our TEDX Makati volunteers and production team who made this moment possible.


Psychology

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19/10/2025

14/10/2025

Thank you for all the love and making it happen! We are SOLD out .

See you October 17,2025 at Cardinal Cinema, Mapua University, Makati ❤️🎙️

11/10/2025

🌟 The countdown is officially ON! 🌟

In just a few days, the stage will be set, the lights will dim, and a new wave of ideas worth spreading will come to life.

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to have your perspective shifted. This is your final reminder to clear your schedule for a day of connection, inspiration, and discovery.

We cannot wait to gather with our community of curious minds and build the future, one idea at a time.

🗓 SEE YOU THERE:
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Location: Cardinal theatre Mapua, Makati
Time: 11:00am (Lunch for VIP guests and speakers )

Program starts at 1:00 pm

Haven't secured your seat yet? There's still a little time! 🔗 Grab your tickets at

https://www.ticketnation.ph/events/tedxmakati-thrive

03/10/2025

This isn't just an event—it's a movement of hope. 💙

When you buy a ticket to TEDxMakati THRIVE, you're not just securing a seat for a day of inspiring ideas. You're extending a helping hand to our kababayans in Cebu affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.

Last September 30, 2025, lives were lost, thousands were injured, and the province was placed under a state of calamity. Now, more than ever, they need our support.

Join us in making a difference. A portion of every ticket sale will go directly to earthquake relief efforts in Cebu. Let’s come together, not only to be inspired but to inspire change and rebuild lives.

🎟️ Buy your tickets here:
https://www.ticketnation.ph/events/tedxmakati-thrive

Every ticket counts. Every share helps. Let’s help Cebu stand up again. 🙏

28/09/2025

The countdown begins!
Only a few weeks left until our speakers take the stage!
Production and technical support are all set.

Get your tickets now via here’s the link

https://www.ticketnation.ph/events/tedxmakati-thrive

don’t miss out!