Confidential and Intelligence Funds: Who are really the Opponents of Peace?

By Scott Thumbnail by James Benin and Mother Just recently, a controversial matter involving Vice President Sara Duterte has surfaced in the country, gaining the attention of the public following the revelation by the Commission on Audit (COA) that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) expended Php 125 million in confidential funds in just…

STEM students crowd FLC for STEM Connect

Photo by Ady Rivera By Glaiza Salanio and Ace Dizon On Wednesday, October 4, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand started its week-long initiative called “STEM Connect” through an onsite program held in the Formation Learning Center (FLC) building. This event aimed to strengthen the bonds of each STEM class by promoting camaraderie…

ASHS celebrates Duffy-Delaney Day

The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community convened as one to celebrate Duffy-Delaney Day (D3) last Friday, October 6, at the Formation Learning Center (FLC).

Philippine contingent gears up for 2024 Olympics

Starting on July 26 next year until August 11, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in the French capital, Paris, and it will be the “biggest event ever organized in France,” according to the official website of the Paris Olympic Games. 

PH debt balloons to PHP 14.35 trillion as peso weakens

By Arabella Balderama and Alex Lauricio On Monday, October 2, the Bureau of Treasury said the Philippines’ outstanding debt peaked at PHP 14.35 trillion in August as the peso continued depreciating against the dollar. “[It] was primarily due to the peso depreciating from 54.834 to 56.651 against the US dollar over the reference period,” they…

A Revival of Bow and Arrow

The most recent addition to the roster of sports clubs hosted by the Athletes’ Council (AthC) fosters a niche community of bow-wielding, quiver-carrying archers. This newly-found Archery organization is home to both budding recruits and seasoned experts within the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS).

ASHS practices disaster-preparedness drills

Fake gunshots, fires, and rumbling sounds surrounded the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) building hallways on October 5, Thursday, as the students and staff practiced disaster-preparedness drills.

ASHS gathers for D3 Bingo-Fundraiser, “Ligaya”

By Heather Pascua On Friday, September 29, cheers of joy filled the second floor of the Formation Learning Center (FLC) Building as the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community gathered together to participate in “Ligaya,” a bingo event hosted and led by the Assembly of Class Officers (ACO) and the sponsors.  There were a variety…

ADMU student-athletes triumph, bagged 81 awards at Jesuit Athletic Meet 2023

By Paulo Diesta and Nikolai Ordoña  Student-athletes from the Ateneo de Manila University won five championships at the Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) held last September 19 to 23, 2023, bagging a total of 83 awards — 42 golds, 20 silvers, and 21 bronzes. Hosted by Xavier School Nuvali, around 1,000 student-athletes from 10 Jesuit schools…

OVP confidential funds still under fire after numerous budget hearings

By Glaiza Salanio Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte continues to defend her proposed budget, specifically the confidential funds, despite being questioned by different government officials. Multiple budget hearings were held in the House of Representatives and the Senate to tackle this concern, attended by the House Appropriations Committee and the…