We are The GUIDON’s online magazine, covering campus culture and the people behind it. This is for the film buffs. This is for the musicians. This is for you.
We are The GUIDON’s online magazine, a publication geared towards culture and the people who make it. In line with the massive potential of the online medium, Vantage Magazine strives to deliver relevant storytelling and coverages through its digital platforms. From media reviews to interactive quizzes, and even story submissions from the readers themselves, this magazine is a step away from prete
nse and towards accessibility. It’s a place to share stories and join in on discussions on culture—a place for people to engage with the publication with the topics and passions that matter to them most. For the past 95 years, The GUIDON has established itself as a voice of the students, promising a platform for your stories and opinions to be heard. Here at Vantage, we share the same goal as we envision ourselves to be a platform for compelling stories, engaging discussions, and creative expressions on Atenean campus culture and beyond. This is for the foodies. This is for the storytellers. This is for the neophytes, the aficionados, and all the in-betweens. Welcome to the homepage of the Atenean. Welcome to Vantage. Editors
Rozz Lapitan ([email protected])
Mika Layda ([email protected])
Gear up for an exciting run through Ateneo before the academic year starts! 🏃Join The GUIDON as we take you on a campus adventure. 🏫
Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda
Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara
Reporter: Hans Dominic Periodico
Writer: Denya Agustin
Graphic Artist: MJ Lee
Video Editor: Angela Ballerda
Listen up, freshies! 📣 Are your OrSem volunteers walking the talk?
Join VantMag in Campus Speaks: Matching Edition as we test OrSem volunteers’ knowledge of Ateneo's campus culture during their preparations!
Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda
Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara
Reporters: Denya Agustin, Bree Bernabe
Graphic Artist: Jizelle Arollado
Video Editor: Allison Co
We’re down to our third and final day of Atenean Connections. 😔 If you want to see how well you know Ateneo, click the link to play! 🤩🦅
https://connections.theguidon.com
Don't forget to flex your results and tag us !
Written by Rozz Lapitan and Mika Layda
Designed by Brescia V. Amandy
Developed by Paolo Tiu
Whatever day of the week, these O-Hosts are here to get you through those blues! 🫶🏻 Discover the undeniable charisma of Shaun, Luis, Reinne, Yesh, and Sachi at this year's OrSem Mithi. 💫
The online and onsite events will introduce freshmen to the vibrant life in the Ateneo and showcase performances from both Atenean organizations and guest artists.
Photos by Jillian Santos
From study sesh to casting call, Sachi is the ultimate all-rounder. 🧠 Find out how Sachi does it all with energy to spare in this special O-Host feature! 💖
Written by Yna Abdurahman
Photos by Celina Iñgel
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
This O-Host just can’t help but captivate a crowd with his charming charisma and down-to-earth persona. 😎💚 Meet Yesh, OrSem’s breath of fresh air in this O-Host special! 🍃
Written by Yna Abdurahman
Photos by Jillian Santos
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
OrSem’s got sunshine on a cloudy day, and her name is Reinne! 🌞 Find out what’s behind her contagious smile and lively spirit in this O-Host extra special feature. 🌻🧡
Written by Yna Abdurahman
Photos by CJ Ochoa
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
Face card, no cash, no credit! 📸💙 Luis is the ultimate it-boy, style trendsetter, and talk of the town. Read all about this star-in-the-making in this O-Host special. 🌠
Written by Yna Abdurahman
Photos by Jio Japson
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
This O-Host can sing, dance, and dazzle! 🎶 🔮 Whatever the challenge may be, you can count on Shaun to bring her A-game. Discover Shaun’s many talents in this O-Host special. 💜
Written by Yna Abdurahman
Photos by Veida Bongco
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
It’s Round 2 of Atenean Connections, and we have a new set of terms in store for you. 🤭 If you wanna see how much you know about all things Ateneo, click on the link below! 💙🦅
Play it here: https://connections.theguidon.com
Don't forget to flex your results and tag us !
Written by Rozz Lapitan and Mika Layda
Designed by Brescia V. Amandy
Developed by Paolo Tiu
How much do you know about Ateneo? 🧐 Put your knowledge to the test with Vantage Magazine’s new game: Atenean Connections 💙
Click the link to play: https://connections.theguidon.com
Don't forget to flex your results and tag us !
Written by Rozz Lapitan and Mika Layda
Designed by Brescia V. Amandy
Developed by Paolo Tiu
Calling all freshies and transferees! 📣 Excited to know the faces behind these mysterious figures?
Stay tuned on July 30 for Vantage Magazine’s O-Host reveal. 👀 Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and energized by the amazing lineup of hosts for this year’s OrSem. ✨ We’ll see you there!
Photos by Veida Bongco, Celina Iñgel, Jio Japson, CJ Ochoa, and Jillian Santos
Graphics by Abigail M. Chua
Calling all the red-riding readers of the north! 📚
: The Big Bad Wolf sale is coming to a new spot for 2024! This August 7 to 15, the popular book fair is stacking up shelves in Trinoma for its first-time run in Quezon City.
Wanna go grab coffee? ☕️
: Get your daily caffeine fix at But First, Coffee, soon brewing in Katipunan. Known for their one-liter concentrates, this new haven for Atenean coffee enthusiasts is located on the ground floor of Prince David Condominium, near Gate 2.5.
K-BBQ celebrations brought closer! 🍚
: Sampgyupsalamat, a chain known for its unlimited Korean meat and sides, is set to open along Katipunan. Just a few steps from the Gate 2.5 footbridge, Ateneans will soon have a new go-to spot for group meals!
: Mula Sa Buwan has released the Live Performance Recording from their 2022 run on streaming platforms! 🌖🎶
Previously staged at the Ateneo's Irwin Theater and Areté's Hyundai Hall, the hit musical is set to return this August 16 to September 8 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Reprising her role is Ateneo alumna Gab Pangilinan as Roxane.
🎧🎫 The cast recording can be accessed at https://bit.ly/MSB2022OCR, while tickets for the rerun are available at bit.ly/msb2024tickets.
ICYMI: A REIMAGINED STAR-CROSSED ROMANCE
The production of Tanghalang Ateneo and Areté staged an exclusive media preview and a talk-back session of Sintang Dalisay last Saturday, June 29. The event was held at the Ben Chan ArtSuite, Areté.
The preview showed selected scenes set in a Filipino-Muslim community, featuring the traditional dance of Igal in its choreography.
The play will run from July 6–7, 12–14, and 18–20, 2024, at Areté’s Hyundai Hall.
Photos by Miguel Abad and Jacob D. Yap
Catch the latest episode of Campus Speaks! Ashley and Jarno asked graduating seniors the inspiration behind their grad fits.
Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda
Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara
Reporters: Jarno Malonzo, Ashley Lumauig
Graphic Artist: Anthea Maria Rey
Video Editor: Allison Co
Calling all Theatre fans 📣 Floy Quintos' final masterpiece is coming to the Ateneo. Directed by Dexter M. Santos, the play revolves around the religious controversy of the 1948 Lipa apparitions.
The performances will be held at the Doreen Blackbox in Areté from September 6–15. Tickets will be available soon 🎫
Join The GUIDON as we take you inside Blue Rose 2024! Get an insider’s look at this special Ateneo event and hear from our seniors. 💙🌹Watch now!
Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda
Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara
Reporter: Hannah Mantos
Writer: Kirsten K. Lim
Graphic Artist: Danelle Erin Natividad
Video Editor: Allison Co
: Mark your calendars for August 📌 because Boublil and Schönberg's "Do You Hear the People Sing" concert is returning to Manila 🎶
The two-day event will feature popular songs composed by the iconic duo from musicals like Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. Notably, the concert will also feature Atenean performer Joreen Bautista (BS CTM '24) as part of the ensemble.
🗓 General ticket sales start on July 4, with pre-sales available on June 28 for Metrobank Visa cardholders.
Looking for a new Pride Month watch? ✨
: ANIMA Studios, the production company behind the hit Boys' Love series Gaya sa Pelikula (2020), has announced their newest venture, Marahuyo Project! It is set to become the first Filipino "queerkada" series. Adrian Lindayag stars as King, a student pushing for the creation of an LGBTQIA+ organization in a conservative town.
📆 Episodes will be available on ANIMA's YouTube channel starting June 24.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/YkdAQBWasRs?si=Xa-YK4t_Fyjx2brV
The Class of 2024 marked many historical changes in Ateneo—from being the first batch to experience their freshman year online to becoming the first batch of graduates under the Higher Education Cluster. While these events seemed like they lasted for only five minutes, we’d do anything to spend one minute more with the place and people we called our home. 🏠
From everyone here in Vantage Magazine: congratulations and happy graduation, seniors! 💙🦅
Written by Therese Garcia and Rei Jamola
Graphics by Mika Elfa and Kevin Van Eindhoven
Photos by Liana Fernando, Sam Tadeo, and France Vicente
: Fire is catching once again as Suzanne Collins announces the release of a fifth book to the iconic "The Hunger Games" series entitled "Sunrise on the Reaping" 🔥
Set to be released on March 18, 2025, the prequel will center on the 50th Hunger Games, as it delves into the use of propaganda within the fictional world of Panem 🏹
A star-crossed romance reimagined! ❤️🔥
ICYMI: Tanghalang Ateneo and Areté will stage Sintang Dalisay, an adaptation of the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet set in an imaginary Muslim community. The Filipino retelling introduces Rashiddin and Jamila, whose love is hindered by their families' conflict with each other. Its presentation incorporates Igal, a traditional dance form of the Sama-Bajau, and neo-ethnic music.
📆 The play will run from July 6–7, 12–14, and 18–20 at Areté's Hyundai Hall.
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/LiZ6uayMxKsMAwoD/?mibextid=WC7FNe
The homepage of the Atenean has never been this vibrant. 🦅💜
For Vantage Magazine's 10th year, we've made our website a whole lot bolder, cooler, and groovier. 😉
Consistently and fearlessly pushing the boundaries of campus culture and lifestyle, the new look of Vantage Magazine hopes to set the tone of a new and brighter decade for the publication.🌟
Visit the newly revamped online front of Ateneo’s campus magazine at vantage.theguidon.com.
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IN PHOTOS: Ateneo de Manila University, in collaboration with the University’s BS Restaurant Entrepreneurship Program and De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, co-hosted the preliminary round of the 3rd Manila Young Sommelier Competition in Escaler Hall last May 30, 2024. Ateneo contender Diego Drilon (BS REnt '24) competed alongside multiple contestants from various colleges across the metro.
Hey Atenean👋 In this episode of Campus Speaks, we’re breaking a sweat with the runners for the “March of Women” (MoW) Fun Run 💦 Watch as we ask them which women in their lives they run for 🏃♀️
LOOK: The annual JSEC Challenge is back at the Red Brick Road!
This year, 26 food concepts are competing with one another for a chance to win a stall at the JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC). Ateneans can try out all participating JSEC Challenge booths from April 15 to 19, 2024.
Photos by Miguel Abad and Finomena Chang
: The Ateneo University Press, together with Rizal Library and the Ateneo Library of Women's Writings (ALiWW), held the book launch of "My Lola's Love Letters: A Novel" last April 15 at the ALiWW Reading Room. Attendees were treated to an invite-only launch and program, and a public book signing session followed right after.
Bautista-Yao's newest YA novel is now available to purchase in Ateneo University Press's online store platforms.
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Gear up for an exciting run through Ateneo before the academic year starts! 🏃Join The GUIDON as we take you on a campus adventure. 🏫 Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara Reporter: Hans Dominic Periodico Writer: Denya Agustin Graphic Artist: MJ Lee Video Editor: Angela Ballerda
Listen up, freshies! 📣 Are your OrSem volunteers walking the talk? Join VantMag in Campus Speaks: Matching Edition as we test OrSem volunteers’ knowledge of Ateneo's campus culture during their preparations! #CampusSpeaks #OrSem2024 #OrSemMithi Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara Reporters: Denya Agustin, Bree Bernabe Graphic Artist: Jizelle Arollado Video Editor: Allison Co
Catch the latest episode of Campus Speaks! Ashley and Jarno asked graduating seniors the inspiration behind their grad fits. #CampusSpeaks #Batch2024 Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara Reporters: Jarno Malonzo, Ashley Lumauig Graphic Artist: Anthea Maria Rey Video Editor: Allison Co
Join The GUIDON as we take you inside Blue Rose 2024! Get an insider’s look at this special Ateneo event and hear from our seniors. 💙🌹Watch now! #BlueLog #AteneoBlueRose Executive Producers: Allison Co, Angela Ballerda, Rozz Lapitan, Mika Layda Producers: Lourence Segovia, Eloiza Mariano, Liana Fernando, Lancelot Batara Reporter: Hannah Mantos Writer: Kirsten K. Lim Graphic Artist: Danelle Erin Natividad Video Editor: Allison Co
VantMag is back and ready to beat the heat 🧊 in this episode of Campus Speaks where we asked the “March of Women” (MoW) runners which woman they run for 👣🏃♀️
Hey Atenean👋 In this episode of Campus Speaks, we’re breaking a sweat with the runners for the “March of Women” (MoW) Fun Run 💦 Watch as we ask them which women in their lives they run for 🏃♀️
Love is alive under the stars! 💜🌟 Join us in this newest Campus Speaks episode to ask Ateneans their favorite rom-com scene from a movie—live here at LFC’s Under Stars! 🎬 #UnderTheStars2024 #KeepingTheLoveAlive
Are you future-ready? 💭 Tune in to the latest episode of Campus Speaks, where we ask Ateneans how’s their experience as they make the move for their dreams this Career Fair season. 💼📑 Edited by Gela Ballerda
Valentine's day is over, but Vant isn't! 🤩 Since we've received a lot of submissions, we're back with a part 2 to Campus Speak's Unsent Messages project. 💌
Hey, Ateneans! 😍 Vantage is back with a new Campus Speaks: Valentine's edition. 🎇 This hearts season comes with a twist because we're focusing on self love. 🫂 We gathered your letters to your Freshie self and had fellow Ateneans react to it on campus. 💌 Curious? 👀💞 Watch it below:
Aside from Christmas, a revival of Pubroom Sessions is in the air! 🎄🥳 Pubroom Studios (PRS) is a spinoff of Vantage Magazine's well-loved video series, Pubroom Sessions. The new video series now explores all six beats of Vantage—TV & Film, Music, Theatre & Arts, Food, Hub, and Hype—by spotlighting up and coming artists under these topics and allowing them to share their craft. For the first episode of Pubroom Studios, Vantage invites Franz Guico to spread the warmth this holiday season with an acoustic performance of Ben & Ben's Bibingka and his latest single, takipsilim (twilight). Merry Christmas from all of us in The GUIDON! 💙 Special thanks to Raushaus Records for this collaboration.
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