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.

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. 

In his third Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, July 19, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. tackled “matters of national interest”, including the education sector. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

With face-to-face classes slowly going back to full swing and people from all over the country (maybe even the world) coming to Manila to stay, some big adjustments have got to be made. May it be navigating through a new area, making sure not to forget your keys, or figuring out what to eat the next day–we’ve got you covered. So if you’re nervous about your big move to Manila, worry not because here are six useful tips on just how to survive your stay!