With the summer season slowly engulfing everyone, the very real threat of the “Mañana” or the “Mamaya na lang” habit begins to creep in. Though rest and relaxation are a must during these times, being prepared and ready for the upcoming school year can help one in the long run. The Ateneo Senior High Advancement Classes opens up this opportunity of learning and knowledge to every senior high school student.
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Once On This Island: A Story of Love, Death, and Gods
The Broadway Theatre Troupe of Ateneo (BTTA) exemplified true theater magic through an immersive rendition of Once on This Island. Through excellent production and strong vocals, the troupe’s performance is a show of all the hard work and dedication of each individual member. As the last few shows have come to a close, BTTA has showcased their heart and soul in this rollercoaster-like story filled with high ups and heavy downs.
Ang Pagtatapos ‘24 capped off with ABM, GA Graduation
The Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) Strand and General Academic (GA) Strand of Batch 2024 gathered together in Ateneo Junior High School covered courts on Friday, May 31 to celebrate their graduation ceremony with the theme “Paglalayag.”
Pinwheels Through Whirlwinds: The Trials of the ASHS Fair
Last February 9 & 10, the ASHS opened its doors to the public and held its first ever fair since the pandemic. This year’s fair, entitled “Elesina,” was not only a fundraising event for all crowds to enjoy, but was also a symbol of perseverance, service, and cooperation between the students and the entire ASHS Community. However, despite its undoubtable triumphs, there were also trials and lapses that became apparent during the overall fair itself.
Bayad Po: Who is really paying for the aftermath of the Jeepney Phaseout?
With the passing of the jeepney consolidation deadline on April 30, 2024, ultimately solidifying the PUV (Public Utility Vehicle) modernization program, it is imperative that we critically evaluate the current state of the country’s public transportation system, particularly for jeepney drivers and commuters, in order to discern who will truly bear the burden of the strain this program will bring.
ANG KARAPATANG IPINAGKAIT, SA “DESERVING” IPAGAGAMIT?
Noong ika-2 ng Setyembre 2023, nagbigay ng mungkahi si Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno na i-reserba na lamang ang programa ng libreng edukasyon ng pamahalaan para sa mga “deserving” na mag-aaral. Ito ay dahil sa 34% na dropout rate na naitala ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) mula 2016 hanggang 2022, na nagdulot ng matinding tensyon sa pampublikong pondo.
Ghosts in the House: The Problem with the 4PH Program
The housing crisis in the Philippines is rooted in the fact that most people cannot afford to buy proper houses or the land needed. To address this, President Bongbong Marcos’ flagship program, the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH), aims to reduce the 6.5 million housing backlog. This will be done by building 1 million units a year. The issue with this, however, is that it is anti-poor, despite being supposedly for the impoverished, and unrealistic given the foundations of the plan.
AFO organizes Time to Pretend: Interschool Film Festival
On Friday, May 17, the Ateneo Film Organization (AFO) organized “Time to Pretend: The AFO Interschool Film Festival 2024,” which sought to develop the skills of young filmmakers through talks, workshop sessions, and a film viewing at the second-floor Formation Learning Center.
Grade 11 students participate in Japan Research Conference
Selected Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) grade 11 students participated in the International Hybrid Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education (DIELE) hosted by Soka University, Tokyo, Japan last May 11 to 12.
KaTA conducts Serye Kabataan 2024
On Saturday, May 11, the Kamalayan at Tinig ng Atenista (KaTA) conducted this year’s Serye Kabataan, a youth congress that featured inter-student talks, guest speaker seminars, and workshops to hone students’ leadership skills and civic action, at the second floor of the Formation Learning Center.
