By Rhianna Ramos
On Monday, January 19, the first impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was filed in the House of Representatives, alleging that the president allowed unconstitutional spending practices.
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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…
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.
Mayon Volcano placed under alert level 3 as magmatic activity increases
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.
Marcos signs P6.79-T 2026 budget, vetoes nearly P92.5-B unprogrammed funds
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.
SWP urges Marcos to veto P319-B ‘suspicious’ allocations in 2026 budget
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.”
DOH records spike in mental health-related calls during holidays
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.
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