A shooting incident at the Ateneo Gate 3 was reported July 24, 2:55 PM. As of 5:45 PM via Rappler News, Quezon City Police confirmed that at least three people were dead and the suspect is said to have already been captured.
3 dead, 2 wounded in Ateneo shooting incident
A shooting incident happened along C5 Katipunan Avenue, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Gate 3 NB, on Sunday, July 24, just before the Ateneo Law School graduation ceremony, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in a tweet at around 3 P.M.
Robredo to reopen Bayanihan e-Konsulta amidst increase in COVID-19 cases
In response to the country’s increasing COVID-19 cases, Former Vice President Leni Robredo plans to reopen Bayanihan e-Konsulta, the free telecommunication service she established during her term, through the non-government organization Angat Buhay.
3rd BBM Cabinet meeting focuses on education matters
In his third Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 19, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackled “matters of national interest”, including the education sector.
NASA releases first images of ‘unseen universe’ from Webb Telescope
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled on Tuesday, July 12, the first photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, ushering in a new era in astronomy.
Tests and Trials: Bringing Back College Entrance Exams
In an exclusive email to Hi-Lites, Director Mr. Jo-ed Tirol of the Ateneo de Manila University Office of Admission and Aid said that the university is indeed planning to bring back the Ateneo College Entrance Test for applicants of the school year 2023-2024. With other schools likely following suit, college entrance exams will be brought back for the first time after two years, should nationwide health conditions permit such plans push through.
Filipinas misjudges high ball; suffers loss to Thailand
A miscalculated jump by defenders Sofia Harrison and Dom Randle and goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel 74 minutes and 24 seconds into the Philippines’ match against Thailand at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) proved costly, as they bowed down to the Thais, 0-1, yesterday, July 12.
DepEd orders schools to implement full F2F classes by November
In a memo that was made public on Tuesday, July 12, the Department of Education ordered all public and private schools to transition to full in-person classes by November 2.
PH posts over 14,000 active COVID-19 cases, 9.6% positivity rate
A total of 1,660 additional COVID-19 active cases were confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 11, bringing the country’s total active cases to 14,218, a 39% increase from the previous week.
To You: Ten, Twenty Years from Now
I usually don’t write letters—let alone address myself with something urgent, but I really want to put this out there. Know that I am not setting this as a burden for you, nor am I expecting you to fulfill my aspirations for ourselves, ten, twenty years from now. Amid the chaos-engulfed prophecies and dystopian futures, I would really love to have an optimistic view of how we, our nation, and the world we live in, evolve into an idealistic version of itself. However unfeasible it might seem, there’s no telling what could and would happen.
HiLites ASHS 