Author: HiLitesASHS

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

Marcos issues special non-working holidays in January 2026

By AJ Alarcon  President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working holidays in various localities for January 2026 to give communities time to celebrate cultural and local historical events, covering seven municipalities, five cities, and one province as of Saturday, December 27. Through Proclamation No. 1109, signed on December 1, the Municipality of Tagudin,…

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Games of the Mind

By Bella Lucindo

The pursuit of excellence isn’t limited to muscle and motion. Beyond the courts and fields lies a different kind of battleground: the mind.

A Blue and White Christmas: How Ateneans Live the True Meaning of the Season

By Kiera De Guzman

In Ateneo, Christmas isn’t just an event, it’s a feeling that radiates through hearts and halls alike. From quiet nights of prayer at Simbang Gabi Masses to laughter shared under twinkling lights, the season invites the community into a rhythm of hope, gratitude, and togetherness. Grounded in traditions that nurture both faith and fellowship, this time of year becomes a reminder that home is where the heart finds joy, purpose, and belonging.

Nine Nights Before Christmas: The Origins of Simbang Gabi

By Gilli Aquino

Whether it be the dazzling parols hung across streets, or the iconic delicacies of bibingka and puto bumbong, a Filipino Christmas is truly one of a kind — carrying traditions and emblems recognizable to people all around the world. Yet while the tunes of Jose Mari Chan fill others with a jovial holiday spirit, the heart of a Filipino Christmas lies in its time for spiritual reflection and thankfulness.

Nothing Like Your Noche Buena

By JJ Villorente The Christmas season is undoubtedly like no other; it’s a time of joy that stands out quite distinctly from other moments of bliss. From lights and decor to candles and carols, everything about Christmas always tends to strike a nostalgic note — especially the food. Best known as Noche Buena, families typically…

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RECAP: Philippines ends 33rd SEA Games stint strong

By Maxine Agno The Philippines concluded its 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign in Thailand, demonstrating the heart of champions, as the delegation secured a final tally of 50 gold, 73 silver and 154 bronze medals — a total of 277 — to finish 6th overall as the Games officially closed on Saturday, December 20….

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ASHS celebrates Christmas Thanksgiving Mass ‘25

By AJ Alarcon

On Friday, December 19, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community gathered at the third-floor Formation and Learning Center (FLC) for a Eucharistic celebration of the Christmas Thanksgiving Mass themed “Hope endures, God fulfills.”

ASHS marks Christmas celebration at Community Night

By Rhianna Ramos

The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community gathered for its annual Christmas program on Friday, December 19, at the third-floor Formation and Learning Center (FLC), as part of the school’s Community Night celebration.