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.
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Pinwheels Through Whirlwinds: The Trials of the ASHS Fair
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.
Bayad Po: Who is really paying for the aftermath of the Jeepney Phaseout?
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.
ANG KARAPATANG IPINAGKAIT, SA “DESERVING” IPAGAGAMIT?
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.
Ghosts in the House: The Problem with the 4PH Program
The housing crisis in the Philippines is rooted in the fact that most people cannot afford to buy proper houses or the land needed. To address this, President Bongbong Marcos’ flagship program, the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH), aims to reduce the 6.5 million housing backlog. This will be done by building 1 million units a year. The issue with this, however, is that it is anti-poor, despite being supposedly for the impoverished, and unrealistic given the foundations of the plan.
Honesty or Honors?
Schools play a pivotal role in instilling values and morals to students outside of the usual academic setup. However, when students act outside this established bracket of good moral and conduct, are they at fault, or is the system more to blame?
Reopening the Unsolved Case of Charter Change: The Philippines’ Undying Endeavor for Charter Change
Over time, a country is bound to change and develop, including its people and citizens, particularly through their lifestyle. Moreover, it is worth noting that the Philippines’ Constitution is already 37 years old. With that, as a country evolves, its Constitution must adapt accordingly to remain relevant to the current context. It is essential to recognize that the goal of a charter change should be people-centered, with the aim of improving the entire country. However, this is not the case with the Philippines, as every attempt to push for a charter change is consistently met with resistance from its people.
Pursuing the Truth in the Shadows
In the media industry, the pursuit and dissemination of truth in service to the public stand as the responsibility of journalists who wield the power of their voices to do so. However, this pursuit becomes a challenge for women journalists in a male-dominated country. With this in mind, we can only ask: What is it like for a woman to use her voice in amplifying the marginalized in a country where men receive more attention and are more likely to be heard?
Redefining Education: What does K-10’s MATATAG mean for Filipinos?
On August 10, at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by the DepEd Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte, launched its redesigned Kinder to Grade 10 (K-10) curriculum, “MATATAG,” which would significantly reduce the learning competencies students must acquire.
Challenge and Hope: A Closer Look at Marcos’ Presidential Priorities
It was definitely a night to remember as the British rock band Coldplay kicked off their Music of the Spheres World Tour in the Philippines almost seven years after their first concert in the country. “Where better to start 2024 than the Philippine Arena…We are so happy to be back in Metro Manila, can’t wait to get going,” the band shared on ‘X’ before the aforementioned event.
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