By Glaiza Salanio President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Batasang Pambansa Complex plenary hall on Monday, June 22, to give an overview of his second year as president. He was welcomed by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and other government…
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Hi-Lites ASHS is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School.
ASHS students participate in ASHS GXP 2024
During the month of June, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) students participated in the ASHS Global Experience (GXP) program, which aimed to expose students to other cultures, deepen their love for their country, share Filipino culture through meaningful interaction, develop life skills, and share and apply the fruits of the program.
Senate orders arrest of Alice Guo
On July 14, 2024, the Senate sent out arrest orders for Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and her family, along with Dennis Cuananan and Nancy Gamo with the arrest order being signed last July 11 by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the presider of the investigation and approved by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero.
Tungo sa Mapagpalayang Bukas: Ang Pride Bilang Protesta
Ni Dani Santos Sa kasalukuyang panahon, ang pagsasagawa ng Pride Month sa buwan ng Hunyo ay nagaganap sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo. Subalit, hindi ito laging ganito noon. Hindi naging mabait ang panahon ng dekada ‘60 sa mga taong bahagi ng LGBTQ+ community. Halimbawa, ipinagbawal noon ng New York State Liquor Authority ang pagbebenta…
Making Waves in Color: The Impact of the SOGIESC Bill and Drag in The Philippines
by Aliya Janeo Once Pride Month ends, does this entail that the celebration of it should stop? Quite the contrary. Pride has first and foremost, always been a protest. The celebration of one’s identity has been rooted in the fight for equality stemming from the spark in the queer rights movement— The Stonewall Riots. Since…
The Stepping Stones of Progress: The ASHS’ Path to Inclusivity
Being a Filipino, Catholic, and Ignatian institution, the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) does its best to build safe spaces and inclusivity within its campus. Such efforts range from participating in school-wide events like One Big Pride to establishing inclusivity-catered committees such as ASHS Gender Hub and its very own Mayari Committee. With all of ASHS’ extensive efforts, it may seem like it has come a long way along its path to inclusivity. But, how far has it really gone?
Into The Trenches: The West Philippine Sea Conflict
As conflict to assert power in the West Philippine Sea arises, we look through how the conflict has progressed and its origins. As tensions arise, the need to emphasize the importance of our waters to the livelihoods of the Filipino people does as well. The continuance to fight over an economic gem will only continue to endanger the lives; and begs the question: “Just at what ends will we have to reach for this power fight to end?”
Ateneo community gathers for a tree-planting activity
The Ateneo community; composed of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, gathered at the Ateneo de Manila University’s Cervini Field to participate in a tree-planting activity organized by the Facilities Management Office on Friday, June 28.
ASHAC 2024 commences, preceding S.Y. ‘24-’25
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Ateneo Senior High Advancement Classes (ASHAC) officially started in the Ateneo Senior High School Building, preparing incoming Grade 11 and 12 students for School Year 2024-2025.
Former senator de Lima cleared of last drug case
Former senator Leila de Lima has been cleared from all drug-related cases filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte after Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 cleared her third and last charge on Monday, June 24.
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