On Tuesday, August 9, the Office of the Ombudsman issued a ruling rejecting the complaint-affidavit that the Special Team of Investigators – Office of the Ombudsman had filed in 2018 against the former Department of Justice Secretary and Senator Leila De Lima and her ex-bodyguard Ronnie P. Dayan.
Author: HiLitesASHS
H Challenge: Recruit 10 Junior Applicants
Another school year marks the start of yet another org-hunting season. Here in the ASHS, you’ll never run out of OSCCs to choose from. In some instances, OSCC officers approach students, and that was exactly what I did.
7.0-magnitude earthquake leads to railway suspension, infrastructural damages
Following the occurrence of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Northern Luzon on Wednesday morning, July 27, several railway operations were suspended. Affected areas also experienced landslides and infrastructural damages.
Ancient Artifacts, Modern Motives: On Using Baybayin Today
“While a people preserves its language; it preserves the marks of liberty,” once said the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal. Yet, in the case of Baybayin, the proper way to apply this statement seems to be quite debated upon.
Political fanaticism’s role in the decay of decency
A shooting incident at the Ateneo Gate 3 was reported July 24, 2:55 PM. As of 5:45 PM via Rappler News, Quezon City Police confirmed that at least three people were dead and the suspect is said to have already been captured.
3 dead, 2 wounded in Ateneo shooting incident
A shooting incident happened along C5 Katipunan Avenue, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Gate 3 NB, on Sunday, July 24, just before the Ateneo Law School graduation ceremony, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in a tweet at around 3 P.M.
Robredo to reopen Bayanihan e-Konsulta amidst increase in COVID-19 cases
In response to the country’s increasing COVID-19 cases, Former Vice President Leni Robredo plans to reopen Bayanihan e-Konsulta, the free telecommunication service she established during her term, through the non-government organization Angat Buhay.
3rd BBM Cabinet meeting focuses on education matters
In his third Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 19, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackled “matters of national interest”, including the education sector.
NASA releases first images of ‘unseen universe’ from Webb Telescope
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled on Tuesday, July 12, the first photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, ushering in a new era in astronomy.
Tests and Trials: Bringing Back College Entrance Exams
In an exclusive email to Hi-Lites, Director Mr. Jo-ed Tirol of the Ateneo de Manila University Office of Admission and Aid said that the university is indeed planning to bring back the Ateneo College Entrance Test for applicants of the school year 2023-2024. With other schools likely following suit, college entrance exams will be brought back for the first time after two years, should nationwide health conditions permit such plans push through.