Henry Alcantara surrenders P110 million cash tied to flood control scam

By AJ Alarcon

Dismissed Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara turned in P110 million in cash, representing kickbacks from flood control projects, to the national government, Department of Justice (DOJ) officer-in-charge Fredderick Vida reported at a media conference on Friday, November 28.

AMLC looks into overseas assets of execs in flood control mess

By AJ Alarcon

On Thursday, November 27, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Matthew David issued a statement saying that the council is now investigating the overseas assets of a high-ranking official and a former government executive, both linked to the flood control projects controversy.

Ateneo, DLSU, wear white to join call for accountability in UAAP hoops clash

By AJ Alarcon

Rooted in the Atenean and Lasallian commitment to truth and integrity, game-goers of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament blue–green rivalry — held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, November 26 — donned white as an expression of solidarity amid rising corruption issues in the country.

ASHS observes Red Wednesday

By Alexia Bangayan

On Wednesday, November 26, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community commemorated the global Red Wednesday, responding to Aid to the Church in Need’s (ACN) call to remember persecuted Christians through prayer, solidarity, and symbolic action.

Tropical Depression Verbena brings rough seas across Luzon, Visayas

By Noriko Yamamoto

Tropical Depression Verbena (Himawari) is reported to have crossed the coastal waters of the Cuyo archipelago, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5:00 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, November 25.

NBI presses Co, 17 others tagged in flood-control mess to surrender

By AJ Alarcon The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Saturday, November 22, urged former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co and 17 other individuals linked to an alleged flood-control corruption scheme to surrender following the issuance of arrest warrants against them. NBI Officer-in-Charge Angelito Magno said Co and his co-accused — composed of personnel…

Marcos orders arrest of Zaldy Co, 17 others over flood-control scandal

By Rhianna Ramos

On Friday, November 21, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered law enforcement agencies to arrest former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co and 17 others linked to alleged irregularities in flood-control projects, following the issuance of arrest warrants by the Sandiganbayan.

Pasig court rules vs Alice Guo for human trafficking case

By Alexia Bangayan

On Thursday, November 20, former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was convicted of qualified human trafficking and sentenced to reclusión perpetua (lifelong imprisonment), by the Pasig Regional Trial Court, Branch 167, in relation to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-linked scam hub she helped operate.

ASHS OGC spearheads CUES ‘25

By Lia Atienza

On Wednesday, November 19, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC) held the first day of its annual College and Universities Exploration and Symposium (CUES) themed “College Quest: Discover. Decide. Do.” at the second-floor Formation and Learning Center (FLC).

ASHS holds annual ReVEx for Grade 12 students

By Rhianna Ramos

The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) held its annual one-day Religious Vocation Exploration (ReVEx) on Tuesday, November 18, giving all Grade 12 students a chance to explore possible callings through exposure to diverse religious ministries and vocations.