Princess B. Esteves

Princess

Nominated by Marisol De los Santos

All 2025 Children’s Peace Prize Nominees

Princess has emerged as a powerful advocate for children’s rights and adolescent empowerment in Occidental Mindoro. Experiencing personal loss and witnessing the struggles of teenage mothers in her community, she has dedicated herself to promoting education, protection, and reproductive health. Supported by her family, school, Plan International, and local government initiatives, Princess leads youth-driven campaigns, conducts SRHR education sessions, and ensures that marginalized youth, especially teenage mothers, have access to opportunities and resources.

Through her work, Princess has directly impacted over 1,600 youth and residents, provided livelihood and educational support to dozens of teenage mothers and at-risk students, and amplified Filipino youth voices on a global stage at the UN’s CSW69. From co-hosting a province-wide radio program to authoring policy resolutions and organizing parenting workshops, she combines advocacy, education, and leadership to create tangible change in her community and inspire young people to claim their rights and agency.