By Ocean The Sanggunian has demonstrated a commendable dedication and effort in serving the student body. Their commitment is particularly evident in the initiatives such as CSO Month by the Council of Student Organizations (CSO), the Volunteer Fair by the Council of Student Committees, and the Sportsfest by the Athletes’ Council (AthC). The Sanggunian’s work,…

As we celebrated Women’s month in March, we remembered the value and contributions of different women in our lives and furthermore, our society. Time and time again, they have proved to be indispensable to upholding democracy in our country.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s titular ‘War on Drugs’ left thousands dead, many without due process, sparking global outrage over human rights violations. With the International Criminal Court (ICC) pursuing charges of crimes against humanity, the Philippines faces a defining moment. Will Duterte be held accountable, or will the nation remain trapped in the denial of rightful justice?

Sa pagsapit ng Halalan 2025, siguradong punong-puno ng pangangampanya ang ating mga tanaw, online man o offline. Sa gitna ng ganitong ng uri ng pagkakalat ng impormasyon, iniimbitahan tayo bilang mga mamamayan na paninindigan ang ating bansa—sa pamamagitan ng pagiging kritikal sa mga kumakalat na propaganda, at sa pagpili ng mga kandidatong tunay na para sa masa.

PROBE: For more than fifty years now, Ateneo’s Higher Education has been following a co-educational (co-ed) scheme, allowing both men and women in their institution. Despite this, the academic year 2024-2025 marked the year that Ateneo’s Grade School and Junior High School opened their doors to their first-ever batch of female students. With the Basic Education schools undergoing the transition from being all-boys to co-ed, we must question: Can Ateneo truly prove itself to be a safe space for its women?

In the world of STEM, women have proved more than just scientific capability. The ‘Women in STEM’ movement has been a long-standing one, rooted in the omnipresent weight of gender-normative expectations engraved in history — and in commemoration of all the women who have persisted, and are persisting, against the dominance of societal standards, we are reminded that they are more than what these norms paint them to be.

The year 2024 marked the second year of the new administration—the Marcos-Duterte government. With the last year being characterized by various political controversies and scandals, 2025 invites us to look back and reflect on what has happened (and what was promised) as we all begin a new journey.

Senior year is often painted like a dream. A stepping stone in our life, and the last one of our basic education — the end of high school. We lose sight of the fact that the regular challenges of school remain, if not doubled in difficulty or amount.