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Hi-Lites ASHS is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School.

Behind the Board: In Defense of our Educators

By Jelena Villorente

The month of October comes forth as a celebration of the noble career of teaching, inspiring us students to commemorate our educators and recognize the effort they put into nurturing our young minds. What we don’t see, however, is the effort they also put into withstanding the challenges that lace the pedagogical profession, especially in the Philippines — and as World Teacher’s Day comes and goes, we are brought to salute and respect them for the grit they never fail to possess.

DILG: Informal settlers are most at risk when ‘Big One’ strikes

By Noriko Yamamoto

During a Senate subpanel on finance’s hearing held on Thursday, October 16, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that informal settler families (ISFs) would most likely experience the most casualties if the “Big One” hits Metro Manila.

A Formator’s First Steps: A Venture for New Teachers

By Gilli Aquino As you take your first steps into the unknown, a whirl of mixed emotions passes you by. Queries seep into your mind, and doubts break through the foundations you have so confidently built. However, with each warm greeting from a co-worker and every starry-eyed student that crosses your path — these qualms…

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ASHS ComElec hosts Town Hall Debate of SVC bets

By Alexia Bangayan

On Wednesday, October 15, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Commission on Elections (ComElec) held the Strand Vice Chair Elections (SVCE) Town Hall Debate from 2:45 to 4:20 p.m. to allow the candidates to present their platforms, clarify their advocacies, and respond to strand-specific questions.

Public urges gov’t to hasten case filing vs. corruption suspects

By Noriko Yamamoto

A survey released on Tuesday, October 14, conducted by research and polling organization OCTA Research, revealed that 68% of the Filipino respondents want corrupt officials and contractors involved in the flood control controversy to be held accountable.

Eagles open Asiabasket Youth League ‘25 with loss vs. FEU-D, 61-71

By AJ Alarcon The Ateneo Boys’ Basketball Team faced off with the Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) Baby Tamaraws, who left the Eagles 10 points behind to claim the win during the Asiabasket Youth Campus Tour 2025 held at the FEU-D Sports Complex on Sunday, October 12. The Eagles relied on Noah Banal throughout the match…

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