By Rhianna Ramos
The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) opened National Book Week (NBW) 2026, with the theme “Ang Bawat Mambabasa ay Tagapagdala ng Pag-Asa,” on Monday, January 12, marking the start of a week-long celebration led by the Educational Media Center (EMC).
By Soleina Vasquez The Ateneo Blue Eagles asserted their presence early in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Boys’ Basketball Tournament, opening their campaign with a 91–84 win over the University of the East (UE) Junior Red Warriors at the Blue Eagle Gym on Sunday, January 11. Jude Eriobu led the…
By Maxine Agno
The Ateneo Juniors’ Baseball Team returned to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) field after the sport’s six-year hiatus in the league. The Blue Eagles delivered an offensive performance but were edged out in a 12–13 loss to guest team PAREF Southridge at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium on Wednesday, January 7.
By Alexia Bangayan On Thursday, January 8, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended the provision flagged by lawmakers who raised concerns about the inclusion of unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 national budget, stating that the funds are permitted under the Constitution. Caloocan Second District Representative Edgar Erice, along with Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Representative…
By Noriko Yamamoto
The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) held its emergency drills in the Basic Education (BE) — encompassing the Ateneo Grade School (AGS), Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS), and Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) — on Wednesday, January 7.
By Rhianna Ramos
On Tuesday, January 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised Mayon Volcano in Albay province to Alert Level 3 due to intensified volcanic activity that may lead to a hazardous eruption within days or weeks.
By Rhianna Ramos
On Monday, January 5, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed into law the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, while vetoing several provisions — including items under unprogrammed appropriations — citing the need to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with national priorities.
By Noriko Yamamoto
Budget watchdog Social Watch Philippines (SWP) has pressed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to remove “highly questionable” items worth ₱319 billion in the proposed 2026 national budget, citing what it described as “major last-minute adjustments.”
By Alexia Bangayan
On Saturday, January 3, the Department of Health (DOH) reported an increase in calls related to mental health concerns during the holiday season, with nearly 1,000 individuals calling from December 21, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
By Rhianna Ramos Passenger volume has surged in major transport terminals across Metro Manila on Friday, January 2, as travelers return from the provinces following the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) experienced heavy outbound traffic before the holidays as families left the capital. At present, the terminal remains busy…
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