Tag: Philippines

New Year, In with the Old and the New

By Reign Querido

NEW YEAR: Late replies of “Happy New Year!” and waking up to a different year on the clock, the spirit of the celebration remains. As the remnants of confetti lay on the floor, half eaten fruits left on the table, and resolutions listed around the desk, this year marks an end of an era and a spark to a new one. However, a household filled with round fruits and red outfits won’t be the same without the very traditions it encompasses. It all boils down to how we celebrate with it, no matter how old or new it might be.

Dizon to inspect Visayas, Mindanao projects as DPWH intensifes probe

By Rhianna Ramos On Saturday, January 24, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon announced his plans to visit Visayas and Mindanao as the agency intensifies its investigation into the alleged infrastructure anomalies across the country. The planned inspection follows reports of damaged roads and bridges that raised concerns over construction quality…

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House receives two more impeachment complaints vs. Marcos

By Noriko Yamamoto

On Thursday, January 22, former congressman Mike Defensor, other former government officials, and members of civil society organizations filed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. his second and third impeachment cases to the House of Representatives.

Coming of Age Through Pages: A Collection of Stories

By Gilli Aquino

As January marks the beginning of National Book Week, the ASHS community is deeply encouraged to immerse themselves in the worlds that exist between the pages. As the story of our high school lives slowly comes to a close, there is still much to be learnt from the words that go beyond mere tests or homework assignments.

DILG announces P10-M reward for Atong Ang’s arrest

By Noriko Yamamoto

On Thursday, January 15, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) offered a P10-million bounty in exchange for the arrest of Charlie “Atong” Ang, a businessman facing arrest warrants connected to the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts).

ASHS kicks off National Book Week ‘26

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).

DBM says unprogrammed funds legal despite lawmakers’ objections 

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…

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Ateneo conducts BE-wide emergency drills

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.