Category: Features

Unseen Heroes of Mayari: Taking One Step Forward

By Laia De Roma

HEARTFUL HEROISM: Superheroes are not always in the image of sheer power and strength. Perhaps, they can even be seen in the people around us. Though within the ASHS community, there are also people that feel unseen and silenced because of a growing fear of judgement. Yet, this has become a work in progress due to the efforts of Mayari, a group of caring students with their unwavering goal of fostering a true safe space through consistent and unconditional help for absolutely anyone in need of it. Mayari has exemplified that heroes can be fellow students as true heroism is embodied in those that strengthen their hearts for those that have been fragmented.

Green Living Through the White and Blue: Matanglawin’s Pursuit in Caring for our Common Home

By Ellianna Custodio

ONE HOME: What does it take to make a forest? Sandigan Matanglawin maneuvers the nuances of this question through the fervent resolve the committee has in approaching and addressing ecological issues that wrap around us. Through Matanglawin, the ASHS has an artery where they can broaden their understanding of what it means to be stewards of our common home. While most treat our environment as the background, Matanglawin has dedicated its commitment to bringing concerns that regard the environment to the forefront. What are the passages that the committee explores in their adamant pursuit?

Beyond Barbie: Lakambini’s Bridge to Belonging for Women & LGBTQ+ Voices

By Kiera De Guzman

IGNITE : In a world where acceptance feels distant and societal expectations hold us tightly in its grasp, we often find ourselves frozen while everything else rushes past — standing still as we search for who we are. Yet within ASHS, a small but steady light shines through, a place where anyone can exist freely, unburdened by gender or expectation. Lakambini is a spark that rekindles hope in those who feared theirs had faded, offering a home for all who feel lost in the world’s relentless motion.

 Bracing for Impact: Disaster Readiness with Kanlaon

By Gilli Aquino

READY: In a country where calamities and disasters seemingly strike from every corner, the simple act of preparedness has the ability to save lives. Yet unbeknownst to most, readiness goes beyond the commonly repeated lines of “duck, cover, and hold.” Just as with any skill, it must be practiced and learnt through awareness and effort — efforts that are made easier through those in the ASHS with the passion to foster a resilient Ateneo community.

One Big Legacy: Living the Blue and White

By Bella Lucindo

LIVING LEGACY: Behind every game, every chant, and every “One Big Fight” lies a story of passion, perseverance, and purpose. It’s a celebration of the Atenean spirit — where every athlete plays not just for victory, but for something far greater than themselves.

Home Is Where the Pride Is

By Reign Querido

This is where you belong,” they said. Most might pinpoint where exactly ‘this’ is, but only one remains the most truthful — Ateneo. As the sea of vibrant colors flows through the walls of the institution that we call home, ASHS brings this year’s One Big Pride with the theme “Tahanan sa Tanan.” This celebration, however, not only transforms the school into a mosaic of color but also echoes just how much it becomes our home. We are reminded that everyone is welcome, because amidst the gray gaps, this is our home, this is where you belong.

One Big Pride: Malayo Pa, Pero Malayo Na

By Yana Ramos By Laia De Roma As the air fills with intense heat and fervor, ringing voices continue to be heard in every direction. Every resounding stomp shakes the ground near you. Outbursts of gleeful laughter from the jolly sea of people become contagious. Fiery chants inspire everyone to join in on the movement….

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Behind the Office Door: How Guidance Counselors are Saving Lives

By Kiera De Guzman

Students often face the heavy weight of academic pressure, friendship challenges, family struggles, and personal battles that feel overwhelming and may make them feel small. In those moments, it can seem like someone willing to listen and help is nowhere to be found, leaving them to carry their burdens alone. Yet, amid the pain and uncertainty, there shines a steady light: guiding, supporting, and inspiring them toward their fullest potential. These are the guidance counselors, Ateneo’s true superheroes, impacting lives one word and one conversation at a time.

Colors, Cheers, and Connections: The Heart of Cura Personalis Week

By Reanna Cornejo

Beyond the games and colors, Cura Personalis Week reminded us that genuine care is not just a theme, but a way of living. It doesn’t end when the cheers are quiet or the flags come down. In shared victories, helping hands, and the quiet warmth of presence, we continue to live out what it really means to ‘care for the whole person.’ At Ateneo, connection isn’t just for a moment — it’s a mission that carries us every day. Even as the echoes of drums fade, the spirit of Cura Personalis Week stays: in caring for others, we are renewed.

Parang Commute ka ata?: The Roads Journeyed by Commuters of the ASHS

By Ellianna Custodio

RISE, RUSH, RINSE, REPEAT: A certain population of the school community embarks on daily journeys that stretch beyond the requisitions of the academic day; these headstrong individuals are the commuters, silently proving to the world day after day of their perseverance through it all. They always show up, seldom missing a beat — but few know of the dimly lit streets they have to traverse through and the fickleness of their trips. What are the routes that make up their willful facade that is rarely ever seen to be weary?