By AJ Alarcon The Ateneo Girl’s Basketball Team returned to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) court, this time starting on the familiar floors of the Blue Eagle Gym. With preseason victories behind them and a fierce tournament ahead, Team Captain Matia Molina anticipates a more positive and focused Season 88, which opened…
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Blue Eagles fall short on walk-off as Southridge steals UAAP S88 opener, 12–13
By Maxine Agno
The Ateneo Juniors’ Baseball Team returned to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) field after the sport’s six-year hiatus in the league. The Blue Eagles delivered an offensive performance but were edged out in a 12–13 loss to guest team PAREF Southridge at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium on Wednesday, January 7.
DBM says unprogrammed funds legal despite lawmakers’ objections
By Alexia Bangayan On Thursday, January 8, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended the provision flagged by lawmakers who raised concerns about the inclusion of unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget, stating that the funds are permitted under the Constitution. Caloocan Second District Representative Edgar Erice, along with Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Representative…
Ateneo conducts BE-wide emergency drills
By Noriko Yamamoto
The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) held its emergency drills in the Basic Education (BE) — encompassing the Ateneo Grade School (AGS), Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS), and Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) — on Wednesday, January 7.
Mayon Volcano placed under alert level 3 as magmatic activity increases
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.
Marcos signs P6.79-T 2026 budget, vetoes nearly P92.5-B unprogrammed funds
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.
SWP urges Marcos to veto P319-B ‘suspicious’ allocations in 2026 budget
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.”
DOH records spike in mental health-related calls during holidays
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.
Transport terminals brace for passenger influx after holiday break
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…
The End of a Beginning: A Semester’s Worth of Memories
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.
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