AHS Woodpushers end UAAP S88 campaign with bronzes, eye stronger season ahead

By AJ Alarcon

The Ateneo High School (AHS) Chess Teams wrapped up their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 campaign with tough matches against Adamson University (AdU) and Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D), held on October 18 and 19, respectively, at the AdU Gymnasium. With the season now concluded, the team looks ahead to a stronger showing in the next UAAP run.

5 Luzon Dams release water as reservoirs near critical levels

By Alexia Bangayan

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ordered the release of water from five major dams across Luzon on Sunday, October 19, as Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) brought heavy rains that caused reservoir levels to approach danger thresholds.

Behind the Board: In Defense of our Educators

By Jelena Villorente

The month of October comes forth as a celebration of the noble career of teaching, inspiring us students to commemorate our educators and recognize the effort they put into nurturing our young minds. What we don’t see, however, is the effort they also put into withstanding the challenges that lace the pedagogical profession, especially in the Philippines — and as World Teacher’s Day comes and goes, we are brought to salute and respect them for the grit they never fail to possess.

DILG: Informal settlers are most at risk when ‘Big One’ strikes

By Noriko Yamamoto

During a Senate subpanel on finance’s hearing held on Thursday, October 16, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that informal settler families (ISFs) would most likely experience the most casualties if the “Big One” hits Metro Manila.

ASHS ComElec hosts Town Hall Debate of SVC bets

By Alexia Bangayan

On Wednesday, October 15, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Commission on Elections (ComElec) held the Strand Vice Chair Elections (SVCE) Town Hall Debate from 2:45 to 4:20 p.m. to allow the candidates to present their platforms, clarify their advocacies, and respond to strand-specific questions.

Public urges gov’t to hasten case filing vs. corruption suspects

By Noriko Yamamoto

A survey released on Tuesday, October 14, conducted by research and polling organization OCTA Research, revealed that 68% of the Filipino respondents want corrupt officials and contractors involved in the flood control controversy to be held accountable.