Author: HiLitesASHS

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

‘5YNC 2025’ prepares student leaders for upcoming SY

By AJ Alarcon The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Sanggunian Executive Council (ExeCoun) held “5YNC 2025: All for One, Sanggunian” on July 17 at the 3rd-floor Formation and Learning Center (FLC), orienting senior officers from the various organizations, sports clubs, and committees (OSCC) on key systems ahead of School Year (SY) 2025–2026. The program opened…

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Amidst A Failing Stronghold

By Jelena Villorente

OVER AND OVER: Evident in perpetual rainfall and high-rise floods, Habagat greets the Philippines in its unabashed wave of severe obstacles. Amidst these issues, however, decentralized efforts to address them failed our populace year after year. The struggle persists, and the questions loom: How much longer until these hindrances finally subside? When will these repeated mistakes truly be learned from?

In Strengthening the Threshold

By Jelena Villorente

PROBE: With the dawn of school year 2025–2026, a major shift strides in, pronounced in the form of DepEd’s Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum. Pursuant to enhancing the current quality of education through refining a rickety curriculum, DepEd’s agenda is audacious and noble — yet, for the future of our bright students, systemic change may be the very thing we need.

ASHS holds CRP to prepare students for CETs

By AJ Alarcon

Every Saturday from June 21 until July 12, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) conducted its College Review Program (CRP), which aimed to help students prepare for College Entrance Tests (CETs) through onsite classes at the ASHS Main Building.

Atenean Shot Putter launches strong at Palarong Pambansa ‘25

By AJ Alarcon

Ateneo Senior High School’s (ASHS) Alessandro Marco Nieto launched strong at the Palarong Pambansa 2025, held from May 24 to 31 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, landing fourth in the secondary boys’ shot put event with a 13.22-meter mark.

Ateneo Juniors Baseball Team swings big at Palarong Pambansa ‘25

By AJ Alarcon.

Blue covered the diamond as the Ateneo Junior Baseball Team clinched a 4th-place finish out of 17 participating regions at the Palarong Pambansa 2025, held from May 24 to 31 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The team fell just three runs short in their final game against Central Luzon, ending with a score of 10–7.

Minorities Among Minorities: Looking through the Queer Spectrum

By Monique Arrojo “Everyone deserves their own bit of representation.” In the streets during Pride Month, the colors are loud, the celebrations vibrant. Rainbow flags and slogans are waved, painting the road in an array of saturated hues. Voices of the community call to be heard and understood. Still, even through the loudness, not all…

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In Expression and Empowerment: A History of Drag

By Gilli Aquino

The glitz and glamour of drag culture has grown increasingly popular in the Philippines, with numerous drag bars, queer media and LBGTQIA+ Filipino artists now being brought into the spotlight — allowing audiences to bask in a multitude of stories inspiring a new generation of queer youth. However, underneath this vibrant exterior lies a long-winding history revealing generations of queer challanges and triumphs, all of which culminating into the symbol that drag stands for today.

House defers acceptance of returned impeachment articles from Senate

By AJ Alarcon

On Wednesday, June 11, the House of Representatives deferred the acceptance of the Senate-returned impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing their adherence to the 1987 Constitution and the need to resolve pending inquiries regarding the remand.