Tag: Rappler

Of Unity or Deceit: A Year under Marcos Presidency

A year has passed since Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s appointment as the President of the Philippines, having garnered the support of over 31 million Filipino voters. With the return of another Marcos to power, people are left with nothing but resolute hope and soaring aspirations for the transformative path that lies ahead. 

The Different Shades of the Rainbow

Inside the umbrella of the LGBTQIA+ community is a world full of diverse individuals, each with their own way of self expression and sexuality. While many of us are still trying to establish a foothold of our identity, our journey of self-discovery will get easier knowing that there are different words and labels that seek to understand what we feel — plus, it wouldn’t hurt knowing a few words to stop us from accidentally hurting others.

SHOrSem “Bukas” jump-starts SY 2023-2024 

The Senior High Orientation Seminar (SHOrSem) themed “Bukas” commenced last Monday, August 7, 2023, marking the beginning of the grade 11 students’ journey in the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS).

ISAC 2023 kicks off to welcome junior transferees

The Ignatian Spirituality and Ateneo Culture (ISAC) sessions for the school year 2023-2024 commenced from August 3 until August 4, introducing junior transferees to the core values that an Atenean must embody.

Katipunan’s Ancient Rivalry

Katipunan is home to some of the biggest college giants in the country, namely: Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), and the University of the Philippines (UP). Their ancient rivalry is historically rooted in the basketball courts of Intramuros, before being carried over to Katipunan. While we’ve come to see them as polar opposites, we’ll take a closer look at their long history of rivalries and modern student population to find out.

Typhoon Falcon intensifies as it leaves PH

Typhoon Falcon (international name: Khanun) may become a super typhoon as it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, August 1.

Saint Spotlight: Ignatius of Loyola

As if the sound of gunpowder was enough to dissuade the soldier from moving yet another step, for Saint Ignatius this would just be the start of a journey of conversion, discernment, and self-discovery as he clamors for life and death in a war taking place in Pamplona, Spain in the 1500s. To the Atenean student, he may just be another lesson taught in school, but to the Jesuit world, he is a treasure.