Author: HiLitesASHS

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

Filipinas misjudges high ball; suffers loss to Thailand

A miscalculated jump by defenders Sofia Harrison and Dom Randle and goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel 74 minutes and 24 seconds into the Philippines’ match against Thailand at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) proved costly, as they bowed down to the Thais, 0-1, yesterday, July 12.

To You: Ten, Twenty Years from Now

I usually don’t write letters—let alone address myself with something urgent, but I really want to put this out there. Know that I am not setting this as a burden for you, nor am I expecting you to fulfill my aspirations for ourselves, ten, twenty years from now. Amid the chaos-engulfed prophecies and dystopian futures, I would really love to have an optimistic view of how we, our nation, and the world we live in, evolve into an idealistic version of itself. However unfeasible it might seem, there’s no telling what could and would happen.

AdjusTHINGS: Soaring to Manila

With face-to-face classes slowly going back to full swing and people from all over the country (maybe even the world) coming to Manila to stay, some big adjustments have got to be made. May it be navigating through a new area, making sure not to forget your keys, or figuring out what to eat the next day–we’ve got you covered. So if you’re nervous about your big move to Manila, worry not because here are six useful tips on just how to survive your stay!

5 Flavors of Ice Cream

Chocolate, strawberry, bubble gum, vanilla…

There are a lot of flavors to choose from. Just like ice cream brands and ice cream flavors, there are a whole lot of different versions of people happening this summer. From you explorers, to you summer workers, to you social butterflies–truly a whole array of choices out there. Now the question is, which one are you?

Content by Naomi Tamayo

The Rainbow in the Stream

Representation is a struggle, especially amid these times when mainstream media becomes opportunistic for profits and attention, without having to put much thought into the characters they are supposed to put representation into. Nonetheless, there are those few roses among the thorns that provide realistic and relatable characters in their struggles in living in a heteronormative society.

Content by Earl Valenzuela
Pubmat by Raymond Tayag

With special thanks to ASHS Lakambini’s Core

…dahil pagtapos ng ulan, may bahaghari

[LATHALAIN] ANG PRIDE AY PROTESTA. Mananatili ang paglaban para sa pantay na lipunan.

Ngayong buwan ng Hunyo, maglakad sa pasilyong pula, kahel, amarilyo, luntian, bughaw, at lila—pasilyo ng pagkamit ng katarungan.

Sulat at Pubmat ni Renee Tolentino

The Philippine Electoral Process

Amid these times of confusing procedures regarding the elections, most rely on shared content to enlighten their questions. On May 12, Thursday, the Ateneo de Manila University conducted a webinar regarding the Philippine Electoral Counting Process, ranging from the pre-election day to addressing the electoral irregularities that occurred on the election day. A myriad of professionals from different fields such as journalists and legal practitioners to a representative of Kontra Daya responded to numerous prompts throughout the session. Through this shall we become illuminated in the fog of uncertainty, though remain watchful and vigilant of other events to come.