On October 28, 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 07, officially granting the usage of face masks to be voluntary in most outdoor and indoor settings. This move, amongst other things, marks a new era in the nation past the horrors of 2020. As Philippine society strips away its dependence on masks, its forefront line of defense, what does this say about the threat the virus poses? Is it safe to say that the pandemic is all in the past? 

The night of Tuesday, February 14, 2023, an anonymous submission labeled #AHSFreedomWall10709 was posted on the AHS Freedom Wall Facebook page, stirring up much discussion and feelings of uneasiness within the ASHS community to this day.

Karumaldumal ang sinapit ng kalikasan matapos pagsamantalahan ng hindi pa nakikilalang salarin.

In a world where the effects of global warming are becoming increasingly evident, many consumers are starting to become more and more conscious of their personal carbon footprint.

Thirty-seven years ago, in the People Power Revolution, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted. Last June 30, 2022 his son, current President Bongbong Marcos Jr., was elected into office. Despite history showing the atrocities his family committed, their family has still managed to return to authority. How then, did the son of the late dictator find his way back into the seat of the Malacañang restoring his family’s power and reputation?

With Valentine’s Day in full swing, everyone is reminded that love should be celebrated. Yet, ironically, members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines have long been discriminated against for the same reason.

The idea of computers and robots potentially replacing human labor is a concept rooted in science fiction dystopia. Yet, such reality is starting to become more fact than fiction, as recent advancements in artificial intelligence have showcased the potential that computers can have in the future. With the students of today bound to become the workers of tomorrow, what could that mean for the youth when millions of jobs end up getting substituted by technology? 

This 2023, a new chapter dawns upon the ASHS community as it slowly shifts to full-on face-to-face. Ever since the school opened its doors following the height of the pandemic, the student body began to inch closer to the dream of reuniting onsite as one Ateneo family. However, it begs the question, are the students prepared for what is yet to come?

Every February, the Philippines celebrates National Arts Month with high hopes of showcasing the ingenious talents of Filipinos to build a strong sense of nationhood and develop respect for cultural diversity.