TO PROMOTE the study and appreciation of Philippine culture and heritage…
“SUBUKAN NIYO naman kami.” This was the appeal of Christian Union for Socialist and Democratic Advancement (Crusada) Premier Miguel Rivera to the Ateneo community, amidst the rise of new political parties following the dissolution of Partido IsaBuhay IsaGawa – Agila (IBIG-Agila). With IBIG-Agila’s disbandment, Crusada is left as the only accredited political party in the [...]
A MAJORITY of sophomores believe that the Introduction to Ateneo Culture and Traditions (Intact) freshman course is unnecessary, the results of the Sanggunian Grand Consultation survey reveal. The said respondents explained that they would rather have taken the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in lieu of Intact during their freshman year, in order to lessen [...]
HAVING MORE than 2000 excited, energetic kids on campus may be a logistical nightmare…
New president’s pronouncements resonate with student leaders
“MAGPAPAHINGA NA muna ang Sagala ng mga Sikat.”
Up from the 4% increase last year FOLLOWING nationwide increase in tuition fees for roughly 281 private colleges across the country, the Loyola Schools is raising its tuition fees by five percent this school year. Vice President for the Loyola Schools John Paul Vergara explained that tuition increases are a yearly occurrence, and the [...]
A Sanggunian-supported “awareness act” on the recent oil price hikes drew cold reactions from several organizations, who called the act “weak” and “problematic.” The Oil Price Hike Awareness Act of 2011, authored by Sanggunian Vice President Gio Alejo and Secretary-General Ian Agatep, outlined the causes of the rising fuel prices and government actions to solve [...]
The Ateneo de Manila University dropped seven spots in this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asian University Rankings, landing three spots below the University of the Philippines (UP). The Ateneo placed highest in the list among Philippine universities last year. Ateneo ranked 58th last year, claiming the highest ranking in the country since it first became [...]
A new school year is not the only thing greeting Ateneans this June.