By Noriko Yamamoto
On Tuesday, February 3, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced that the national government’s debt had reached P17.71 trillion by the end of 2025.
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Filipino Resilience: Virtue or Vice?
By Gianna Bacordo
ENDURANCE: In light of the numerous natural disasters that the Philippines has experienced and the ongoing Filipino resilience culture surrounding these events, Filipinos continue to navigate the implications of this ideal and its potential for toxicity. Now, this mindset hinges on one central issue: Does Filipino resilience empower communities, or does it discourage systemic reform?
Ateneo enters must-win zone after second round opener loss in UAAP S88 Boys’ Baseball
By Maxine Agno
The Ateneo Blue Eagles saw their finals hopes flicker on Sunday, February 1, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Boys’ Baseball Tournament, as a powerful surge from De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) resulted in a 7–14 loss at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.
ASHS Fair ‘Siklo’ concludes with BOTB, fundraising concert
By Lia Atienza, AJ Alarcon, Solei Velasquez On Saturday, January 31, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) closed the fairgrounds of Fair 2026 themed “Siklo: When Light Returns” with the Battle of the Bands (BOTB), MuSiklo, and a fundraising concert, Haliya. The Music Industry Organization (MIO) and Fair Committee Mini Events Department held the BOTB,…
ASHS Fair marks Students’ Night ‘Haliya’
By Noriko Yamamoto
The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) fair “Siklo” capped off its first day on Friday, January 30, with the Students’ Night celebration themed “Haliya,” featuring performances from various student organizations and renowned Filipino performers, as well as pageant “Marahuyo.”
ASHS opens fairgrounds on first day of Siklo
By Maxine Agno, Alexia Bangayan, Rhianna Ramos The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Fair 2026, “Siklo: When Light Returns,” officially opened on Friday, January 30, with various attractions, food and non-food concessionaires, and Bluelapalooza on the fairgrounds. The event started with the opening program, spearheaded by hosts Dev Barrantes and Candace Andal, and began with…
AGFT opens RIFA stint with back-to-back clean sheets vs. San Beda, Xavier Nuvali
By Soleina Vasquez The Ateneo Girls’ Football & Futsal Team (AGFT) opened their Rizal Football Association (RIFA) 9-A-Side Tournament campaign on Sunday, January 25 at the Ateneo Ocampo Field with a 3–0 win over the San Beda Lions, followed by a 2–0 victory against Xavier Nuvali. Team co-captain Louise Doque, who plays as a defensive…
The Soundtrack of Siklo: Your Guide to the Fair’s Featured Artists
By Reanna Cornejo
GUIDE: The ASHS Fair has always had its own kind of soundtrack — and tomorrow, it finally comes into the light. From student voices stitching friendship into sound to well-loved guest artists who’ll turn the fields into a chorus of voices, this piece maps the moods, moments, and music of Siklo. Come with open ears and unguarded hearts. Linger longer than you planned. And across the two moonlit nights of music offered as celebration, become part of the song.
OPM acts, rides, others set for ASHS Fair ‘26 ‘Siklo’
By Rhianna Ramos
The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) will hold its annual fair on Friday and Saturday, January 30 to 31, with the theme “Siklo: When Light Returns,” featuring a lineup of music performances, competitions, and interactive activities aimed at bringing the community together and raising funds for ASHS Scholars.
ASHS honors patron saint Gonzaga with ‘Gonzavaganza’ activities
By Alexia Bangayan and Noriko Yamamoto
On Tuesday, January 27, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) continued its “Gonzavaganza: Gonzaga Week 2026” celebration with a series of class bonding activities and interstrand games.
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