By Rhianna Ramos
On Tuesday, January 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised Mayon Volcano in Albay province to Alert Level 3 due to intensified volcanic activity that may lead to a hazardous eruption within days or weeks.
By Rhianna Ramos
On Monday, January 5, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed into law the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, while vetoing several provisions — including items under unprogrammed appropriations — citing the need to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with national priorities.
By Noriko Yamamoto
Budget watchdog Social Watch Philippines (SWP) has pressed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to remove “highly questionable” items worth ₱319 billion in the proposed 2026 national budget, citing what it described as “major last-minute adjustments.”
By Alexia Bangayan
On Saturday, January 3, the Department of Health (DOH) reported an increase in calls related to mental health concerns during the holiday season, with nearly 1,000 individuals calling from December 21, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
By Rhianna Ramos Passenger volume has surged in major transport terminals across Metro Manila on Friday, January 2, as travelers return from the provinces following the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) experienced heavy outbound traffic before the holidays as families left the capital. At present, the terminal remains busy…
By Laia De Roma
TIME IS GOLD: In the quick four months that have passed in the previous semester, a multitude of memories have been made. For juniors with a fresh arrival, these are memories of new places and people to be treasured. While for seniors, these only mark the nearing of the end of the unforgettable two-year journey that ASHS offers. Yet with every given pile of examinations, reports, and essays that reminds students of the intimidating future ahead of them, there is a pause in living in the present. It only takes one semester for students to be given the crucial glimpse of what truly matters when making the most out of their time spent on campus.
By Lia Atienza
Various government agencies have called for the orderly celebration of the new year, implementing safety measures in preparation for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31, and New Year’s Day on January 1, 2026.
By Gilli Aquino
The art of performance is a passion that you will certainly find here in the ASHS. Whether through the various organizations of song and dance or through the simple performances in the halls of the senior high school — a love for music is found all around the student community. Behind each soulful performance here in the ASHS is a group of talented musicians with the same struggles and responsibilities as the ordinary high school student.
By Alexia Bangayan
The House of Representatives and the Senate approved the Bicameral Conference Committee (bicam) report on the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget on Monday, December 29.
By Tandang Sora
Last November 21, 2025, members of the Ateneo De Manila University Employees and Workers Union (AEWU) voted to strike, citing “unfair labor practices” from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). However, Ateneo maintains that it has acted fairly, legitimately, and consistently. Recently, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assumed jurisdiction over the labor dispute between ADMU and AEWU, requiring that both parties return to normal operations as if the dispute had not occurred.
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