Typhoon Falcon (international name: Khanun) may become a super typhoon as it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, August 1.
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Hi-Lites ASHS is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School.
Saint Spotlight: Ignatius of Loyola
As if the sound of gunpowder was enough to dissuade the soldier from moving yet another step, for Saint Ignatius this would just be the start of a journey of conversion, discernment, and self-discovery as he clamors for life and death in a war taking place in Pamplona, Spain in the 1500s. To the Atenean student, he may just be another lesson taught in school, but to the Jesuit world, he is a treasure.
Palarong Pambansa 2023 officially opens in Marikina City
The 63rd Palarong Pambansa officially opened on Sunday, July 31, 2023, at the Marikina City Sports Complex, with the theme “Batang Malakas, Bansang Matatag.”
Provincial Mass commemorates Solemnity of St. Ignatius de Loyola
A province-wide mass, presided by Very Rev. Fr. Primitivo E. Viray of the Society of Jesus (SJ), commemorated the Solemnity of St. Ignatius de Loyola on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Ateneo Junior High School Covered Courts.
“Egay” leaves PAR, affects over 300,000 people
Tropical cyclone Egay (international name: “Doksuri”) has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Thursday, July 27.
PH bags first goal in FIFA Women’s World Cup
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines’ first-ever goal in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium, upsetting host New Zealand with a 1-0 victory.
Bongbong Marcos delivers his 2nd State of the Nation Address
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the plenary of Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City, with the speech lasting for over an hour.
Who Cares? Hopefully You Do
Today we greet with open arms the International Self-Care Day, which while as students we often mention as a cornerstone of surviving high school, is often an area of life that we find ourselves strongly lacking in. We have experienced it one way or the other—sleepless nights, going home late, and cramming projects, to name a few. We hold the banner of self-care high yet fall short on actually upholding self-care practices.
Supreme Court confirms Marcos ill-gotten wealth case dismissal
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld Sandiganbayan’s decision to dismiss the PHP 1.052 billion civil forfeiture lawsuit against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s family and their alleged accomplices over lack of evidence.
Take Care, ASHS!
The average Atenean school day features a plethora of school assignments, requirements, reportings and other tasks that demand a lot out of a student. As we weather through the many sleepless nights of the year, let us remind ourselves that in our pursuit of excellence, be it academic or otherwise, we should not forget to thank the body that has endured so much—take care, ASHS!
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