Author: HiLitesASHS

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

The Pink Tax: An Overlooked Injustice

In this 21st Century, it is hard to believe that archaic ideologies and practices could still happen in broad daylight. From gender roles to stereotypes, these displays of discrimination should have been figments of the past. Yet, oftentimes, it is so blatant and normalized that it is usually glossed over. The pink tax, an age-old marketing tactic, embodies just that. 

ASHS students bag swimming MVP titles

Swimming. Through the years, what once started as a mere recreational activity has become renowned as one of the world’s most esteemed sports—pushing decades upon decades of athletes to test the limits of a discipline unfamiliar to most humans. Indeed, the ability to plunge past the unyielding resistance of water and propel past the ebb and flow of its waves with utmost precision and grace is artful talent in and of itself—a skill that, like in any other sport, doesn’t always come easy.

ASHS Debate Team dominates Asian League

The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Debate Organization and Varsity celebrated their victorious feat in the Open Grand Champions of the World Schools Debating League (WSDL) Asia held last September 7, 14, 21, & 28, October 19 & 26, and November 2 & 19, 2022.

ASHS celebrates advocacies through CSC’s Anihan

By Dominique Simone Saraspi With the aim to celebrate each advocacy of groups of students in the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS), the Council of Student Committees (CSC) officially launched its most anticipated Advocacy Week starting on Monday, November 28. Named Anihan, this event is motivated by rural Filipino feasts and is made…

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Survey reveals 86% approval rating for Marcos-Duterte Admin

In the OCTA Research Group’s latest “Tugon ng Masa” survey released last Wednesday, 30 November 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte both received an 86 percent approval rating nationwide.

The 36%: Who Are the Remaining Unvaccinated people?

On the 14th of January last year, the Philippine government authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use; and ever since that day, it was made clear that the virus’ reign on Philippine streets was numbered. Almost two years later, at least 78 million Filipinos have taken at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout seems to be in full swing in the country, with the government even declaring vaccination holidays, which have handed out millions of doses to the masses.

[ALY]taptap: Guiding Light for the Hopeful Lamented Fireflies

Have you ever walked inside a room where people glanced as if they were mocking you? Eyes seamlessly darting and judging every move you make. How about hearing their muffled giggles and unbearable whispers? Mouths running as if they were ready to devour what hope is left inside; and have you once felt ashamed of the person you are because of what others perceive you to be? In this world of ours, people of some sort are more or less depreciated or even mocked because of their gender identity; commonly associated with women and the LGBTQ+ community who are undergoing devaluation. Beyond these unruly actions and unfair justice, do you think that these people still have that hope within themselves—and would they—these fireflies continue to flicker and wander despite the world darkening as their light dies?