With the rise of social media, influencers have played a vital role in our daily lives. From relying on their product recommendations and testimonies to mirroring their views and opinions, they have made a great impact on the decisions that we make, may it be a trivial or a significant one. However, we tend to…
ASHS 2021-2022 Applications: Everything You Need To Know
Hey there, future Blue Eagle! The Ateneo de Manila Senior High School will open its doors to aspiring Blue Eagles for SY. 2021-2022 starting October 5, 2020 until December 18, 2020. Please take note that the whole application process will be held online through the Ateneo online application system and that a mandatory application fee…
ASHS to have a Quarter Gap Week
Ateneo Senior High School will be having a gap week on October 5 to 9, 2020 to mark the end of the first quarter and the start of the second quarter, together with some festivities. In a memo from Mr. Luis Allan B. Melosantos, the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs (APAA), dated September 30 the…
House rejects Cayetano’s offer to resign as Speaker
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected the resignation of Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano as House Speaker with a vote of 184-1 and 9 abstentions. Cayetano announced his offer to step down in a privilege speech before his fellow lawmakers amid plenary deliberations on the proposed P4.506-trillion 2021 national budget. “I am offering my…
Ateneo celebrates Blue Mass and University Address of Fr. Bobby
The Ateneo de Manila University celebrated a community mass dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the school’s patroness, and to welcome the 31st University President, Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap, S.J. on October 1, 2020. The mass was presided by Fr Bienvenido Nebres SJ, with Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J. and Fr. Roberto C…
VP Robredo gives Additional Recommendations for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the nation and gives additional recommendations to fortify the government’s COVID-19 Response on September 28, 2020.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not mark any “Golden Age” of the country: Timeline of the Philippines’ economy crippled by debt, favors, and mismanagement.
Today, Ferdinand Marcos had been buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani or Heroes Cemetery, which has been justified by some for the infrastructure and “reform” built during his term. However, he is far from being a hero since he solely used Martial Law for his personal gains. Due to this, the Philippine economy suffered…
The Day Democracy Died
I still remember. 1972. September 23rd. What I thought was just another Saturday morning felt strange and eerie instead. There were no newspapers and radio broadcasts, flights were canceled, and many public utilities were shut down. There was only one headline circulating, but they were through the word of mouth of the neighbors: that the…
Truths vs. Trolls
In the digital age, it is hard to imagine life without social media. Thanks to the advancement of technology, it has provided a space wherein people are able to express themselves, connect with others, and share information. The freedom of information has always played a vital role in defining history since it shows that there…
UP Commemorates Martial Law declaration in Webinar event
The University of the Philippines (UP) opened this year’s Day of Remembrance with the theme: “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan, 1972-1986.” The two-day event, held on Zoom and livestreamed on the TVUP website and Youtube channel, showcased four webinars: “Hamon ng Batas Militar”, “Detendido. Desaparecido”, “Patungong People Power: ‘Turning Points’”, and…