Ateneo Blue Eagles bowed to NUNS to close UAAP  S88 Girls’ Volleyball stint

By Soleina Vasquez

The final whistle of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Girls’ Volleyball Tournament echoed around the premises of the Paco Arena, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles closing their season at the expense of stumbling against the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups for a 12–25, 11–25, 15–25 standing on Monday, December 1.

ICC thwarts Duterte’s bid for temporary release

By Alexia Bangayan

On Friday, November 28, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected three arguments by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers, ruling that he must remain detained in The Hague to ensure his appearance at trial and prevent interference with witnesses.

Henry Alcantara surrenders P110 million cash tied to flood control scam

By AJ Alarcon

Dismissed Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara turned in P110 million in cash, representing kickbacks from flood control projects, to the national government, Department of Justice (DOJ) officer-in-charge Fredderick Vida reported at a media conference on Friday, November 28.

AMLC looks into overseas assets of execs in flood control mess

By AJ Alarcon

On Thursday, November 27, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Matthew David issued a statement saying that the council is now investigating the overseas assets of a high-ranking official and a former government executive, both linked to the flood control projects controversy.

Ateneo, DLSU, wear white to join call for accountability in UAAP hoops clash

By AJ Alarcon

Rooted in the Atenean and Lasallian commitment to truth and integrity, game-goers of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament blue–green rivalry — held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, November 26 — donned white as an expression of solidarity amid rising corruption issues in the country.

ASHS observes Red Wednesday

By Alexia Bangayan

On Wednesday, November 26, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community commemorated the global Red Wednesday, responding to Aid to the Church in Need’s (ACN) call to remember persecuted Christians through prayer, solidarity, and symbolic action.

Tropical Depression Verbena brings rough seas across Luzon, Visayas

By Noriko Yamamoto

Tropical Depression Verbena (Himawari) is reported to have crossed the coastal waters of the Cuyo archipelago, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5:00 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, November 25.