By Jelena Villorente
With the recent closure of this year’s National Schools Press Conference (NSPC), campus journalists across the country are once again left with the lasting impression of a prestigious competition, ruminating on goals and capabilities. Transcending its competitive confines, however, the NSPC serves not only as a motivation — but a reminder that beyond its combative nature is an opportunity to pursue not another trophy, but the irrefutable truth.
Beyond the social issues faced by Philippine society, the community of the ASHS also faces its own issues, particularly with its use of freedom through a popular, known medium — the Freedom Wall. However, an important question to be asked is what it means to truly have freedom, and what things — good and bad, can come out of it.
Sinalubong ng isang noise barrage na pinamagatang ‘Tawag Niya, Tawag Mo’ ang umaga ng ASHS noong Setyembre 23, 2024. Pinuno rin ng iba’t ibang aktibidad na naglalayong gunatain at alalahanin ang madilim na nakaraan ng bansa sa ilalim ng Batas Militar ang linggong ito. Subalit, matapos ang pakikibaka at pagtindig, ano ang susunod na gagawin mo, ASHS? Kabataan, ano na ang magiging susunod mong hakbang?
Matapos ang dalawang taong pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, tila naging mabilis ang takbo ng oras para sa bagong administrasyon dulot ng samu’t saring pangyayari na naranasan sa bansa. Subalit, sapat na nga ba ang mga pangyayaring ito upang mapanindigan ng bansa ang katagang ‘Bagong Pilipinas?’
In light of Memorandum Circular 52 issued by Malacañang, we wonder what the new memo implies for us Filipinos. From the heavy influence of implementation in government agencies in schools— to questioning if the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge will take the place of the Lupang Hinirang and Panatang Makabayan we know and love; this change could shape Filipino generations to come.
Nitong Hunyo 12, ipinagdiriwang natin ang ika-126 na Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Ngunit, sa kabila ng ating pagdiriwang, kabi-kabila pa rin ang mga banta sa kalayaan at soberanya ng Pilipinas, na hindi na lamang dulot ng ibang lahi, ngunit mula na rin sa sariling atin. Mula sa pang-aangkin ng mga Tsino, hanggang sa implikasyon ng bagong memorandum ng Pangulo, tayo’y mapapatanong, sino nga ba ang tunay na kalaban ng mga Pilipino?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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