By Jelena Villorente For the fourth time in his administration, President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the afternoon of July 28th, 2025. Under the nation’s eye, his speech was awaited with profound expectation — most especially in pertinence to the harrowing events that recently came awash….
From Days Turned to Moments
By Gilli Aquino
IN A GLIMPSE: As you begin your days in the ASHS, you will soon find yourself lost in the mess of lengthy assignments and complicated lessons. Yet in between these days of stress exists a plethora of opportunities to make the most of your quick two-year stay in the senior highschool. Aside from straight A’s and gold medals, there is so much more that awaits you here in the ASHS — things that are perhaps just as important as any academic achievement.
A Call for Service
By Jelena Villorente
Recap: PBBM’s fourth SONA
By AJ Alarcon On Monday, July 28, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the session hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex, highlighting education, public healthcare, and disaster response. This year’s address began at 4:07 PM, with the president congratulating the newly elected and reelected 12 senators…
Living in the Present’s Presents
By Marielle Orbong
CAMPUS LIFE: In approaching a new beginning, you may be left feeling a variety of emotions — anticipation of the endless possibilities in store ahead, nervousness about the new environment, or maybe just a sense of peace that awaits as time unfolds. While it is crucial to gear up for what the future holds, the present is valued as much. As you pave the two years lying ahead, take time to appreciate each moment you encounter in ASHS with a walkthrough of what a typical day in your life will be, juniors.
Who Blue Eagles are Called to be
By AJ Alarcon An eagle soars high — steady in flight, eyes sharp for what helps it thrive — carrying instinct and strength. While a Blue Eagle carries that same strength and clarity in its path, it also bears the values formed by Jesuit tradition and Ignatian principles. These are lived out with intention every…
Weathering The Storm: Stories of Resilience
By Gilli Aquino
BRAVING: The disastrous climate caused by unrelenting typhoons has brought severe catastrophe to the lives of Filipinos around the nation. In this time of crisis, many have chosen to step up and serve as a glimmer of light against the downcast sky — bringing hope to those who need it. While the gloomy weather may mark a hopeless time for some, we must not forget the history of resilience that comes with being a Filipino. A strength that empowers us to fight for sufficient aid, while lifting each other up amidst the darkest storms.
‘5YNC 2025’ prepares student leaders for upcoming SY
By AJ Alarcon The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Sanggunian Executive Council (ExeCoun) held “5YNC 2025: All for One, Sanggunian” on July 17 at the 3rd-floor Formation and Learning Center (FLC), orienting senior officers from the various organizations, sports clubs, and committees (OSCC) on key systems ahead of School Year (SY) 2025–2026. The program opened…
Amidst A Failing Stronghold
By Jelena Villorente
OVER AND OVER: Evident in perpetual rainfall and high-rise floods, Habagat greets the Philippines in its unabashed wave of severe obstacles. Amidst these issues, however, decentralized efforts to address them failed our populace year after year. The struggle persists, and the questions loom: How much longer until these hindrances finally subside? When will these repeated mistakes truly be learned from?
In Strengthening the Threshold
By Jelena Villorente
PROBE: With the dawn of school year 2025–2026, a major shift strides in, pronounced in the form of DepEd’s Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum. Pursuant to enhancing the current quality of education through refining a rickety curriculum, DepEd’s agenda is audacious and noble — yet, for the future of our bright students, systemic change may be the very thing we need.
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