For the past three months, multimedia teen star and Department of Education (DepEd) spokesperson for the youth Sam Concepcion has been inspiring young Filipino high school students in his “SAMa-SAMa sa Eskwela” nationwide school tour.

Sam has visited a total of around 30 schools, and over 100,000 students so far. The tour aims to visit more private and public schools, and has been to various points in the country like Pampanga, Laguna, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, and Davao City. 

“I am really enjoying it,” admits Sam. “I feel so privileged that I get this rare chance to remind, and inspire my fellow youth to not neglect their studies, and their dreams.”

In “SAMa-SAMa sa Eskwela,” Sam holds a mini-concert cum dialogue with the students that lasts for about an hour. The program highlights the importance of literacy, English proficiency, finding one’s talent, and excelling in school.

He performs songs from “High School Musical On Stage,” which Sam performed in the hit musical, like “Breaking Free” and “We’re All In This Together.” Interestingly, Sam sings these popular duets with a female student singer from every school he pays a visit.

Before the end of the program, Sam leads the whole student try into reciting the “Pledge of Commitment” that states that the participants will do their best to respond to the challenges posed by the school tour.

“DepEd chose a good spokesperson in Sam,” says Maia Azores of Canossa College, San Pablo, Laguna. “He is eloquent, energetic, and charming. Students really listen to him.”

Sam has visited Concepcion Integrated School and Marikina High School last February 18; Tanong High School and Sta. Elena High School last February 20; Parang High School and Marikina High School last February 22; and Concepcion High School and Marikina Heights National High School last February 27.

Sam is currently attending the home school program of Alpha-Omega International Academy.  He is in grade 9.   

Aside from the school tour and the promotion of his album, Sam has his hands full with MTV Music Revolution, a 30-minute weekly TV program that allows viewers to be updated with the current music trends in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Sam is a STAGES/Star Magic-managed artist. STAGES also manages Christian Bautista, Aria Clemente, Cheska Ortega, and Raki Vega.  For further information visit www.samconcepcion.net. TY