By Paulo Diesta and Nikolai Ordoña Student-athletes from the Ateneo de Manila University won five championships at the Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) held last September 19 to 23, 2023, bagging a total of 83 awards — 42 golds, 20 silvers, and 21 bronzes. Hosted by Xavier School Nuvali, around 1,000 student-athletes from 10 Jesuit schools…
OVP confidential funds still under fire after numerous budget hearings
By Glaiza Salanio Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte continues to defend her proposed budget, specifically the confidential funds, despite being questioned by different government officials. Multiple budget hearings were held in the House of Representatives and the Senate to tackle this concern, attended by the House Appropriations Committee and the…
Alex Eala bags two Asian Games bronze medals
By Marcus Suner Last September 28 and 29, 2023, Filipina tennis prodigy Alex Eala bagged two bronze medals in the Women’s Singles and Mixed Doubles categories of the 19th Asian Games. This year’s tournament is being held in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, set to last from September 23 until October 8. The 18-year-old began…
And Then, You Smile
By Alex Lauricio You wake up. The sound of the faucet greets you good morning, and the smell of coffee invites you outside of bed. It’s yet another day in the job—and you’ve grown accustomed to going through the motions of being a teacher. You look at the deadlines, have a long good look at…
Stories Of Martial Law (From the Zamboangan Peninsula)
By Leklek They shoved silence down their throats, and labeled critical thinking as dissent. There was a simple dichotomy—you’re either loyal to the regime, or a rebel working the graveyard shift. While we usually localize the stories of Martial Law around the lockdown-ridden streets of Metro Manila, filled with its rich and vast underground networks…
ASHS commemorates 51st Anniversary of Martial Law Declaration
By Pal From September 18 to 21, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community commemorated the 51st Anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s Martial Law Declaration through “Di Ka Pa51siil,” a compilation of mini projects aimed to inform, educate, and encourage students to take action. The mini projects listed were “PAg-alala sa mga Nakibaka,” “MULAT,” “BAKAS:…
Of Hypocrisy and Quiet Dictatorship
As we engage in introspection regarding our country’s trajectory, a disheartening reality becomes evident: while the Marcos family seems to be making large strides in the present, those who bore the brunt of this turbulent chapter in our history appear to have been left in the shadows.
Haze blankets Metro Manila, “not related” to Taal vog
On Friday, September 22, 2023, heavy haze hovered over the different parts of Metro Manila while vog caused by Taal blanketed the municipality of Batangas.
ASHS student-athletes win at taekwondo tournaments
Two Ateneo de Manila Senior High School student-athletes claimed awards from recent taekwondo competitions.
Paano nga ba Mahalin ang Pilipinas?
“Love the Philippines” – ang bagong kampanya ng Kagawaran ng Turismo na nakapukaw ng atensyon ng iba’t ibang mga Pilipino. Ito na nga ba ang pinakamahalagang hakbang na dapat gawin sa kasalukuyang panahon, o isa na naman itong patunay ng mahinang pamamahala?
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