Writer
Gabriel V. Saulog
Gab is a senior in constant pursuit of the “la dolce vita” lifestyle. More often than not, he’s watching films, playing video games, or listening to his record collection.
Writer
Gab is a senior in constant pursuit of the “la dolce vita” lifestyle. More often than not, he’s watching films, playing video games, or listening to his record collection.
This is Vantage POINT: A monthly moodboard for things that have been on our minds as of late, topics both fresh and familiar. We point you towards what to watch out for and what we think you should be enjoying right now. And if whatever we love becomes whatever you love (at least a little […]
April 26, 2021
HypeWhen Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us was first released in 2013, it took the entire world by storm. Aside from the fast-paced action, stellar graphics, and immersive gameplay, players immediately fell in love with the dynamic between Joel and Ellie, the two protagonists of the story. This eventually led the game to have a […]
October 21, 2020
HubMany Ateneans get their first taste of the University’s famed org life at the annual Recruitment Week (RecWeek). Wherever you look, you can expect upperclassmen in their creative org booths doing all sorts of gimmicks to get you to join their org: Handing out flyers, chanting cheers, or giving you their best spiels. The application […]
September 21, 2020
HubHey, freshies! In your Freshmanual, we suggested that you schedule a letter to your future self—specifically, the senior version of you in four or five years. This is so that, when you’re a sentimental senior, you can reflect on how much college may have changed and challenged you. If you’re still struggling to find the […]
August 30, 2020
HubDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, mass gatherings nationwide were cancelled over health and safety concerns; this included the Ateneo de Manila University’s freshman Orientation Seminar (OrSem). Since the annual event helps ease the freshies’ transition into their new environment, the OrSem Organizing Committee (OrCom) decided to continue its pursuit of providing the freshmen with a […]
August 24, 2020
MusicIt wasn’t long ago when Tago was quite literally a home for jazz in the Philippines. Back in 2011, Tago was little more than just a room in a house tucked within a dimly-lit neighborhood in the Cubao area. On a busy night, the cafe could accommodate 50 people at most, most of them standing […]
April 5, 2020
Parenting is traditionally perceived as a shared responsibility. But if raising kids sounds challenging enough with two people in the picture, just imagine what it’s like for those who carry that load by themselves. For single parents, every expectation, every responsibility, and every obstacle is always magnified. And for their children, living in a society […]
February 29, 2020
Raising a child all on your own is no easy feat–especially when the challenge has been thrust onto you unexpectedly. At 50 years old, Joie Roxas has been the sole provider for her daughter, Julianne (3 AB EU), for about 11 years of her life. In that period, adapting to the sudden change was definitely […]
February 29, 2020
This is Vantage POINT: A monthly moodboard for things that have been on our minds as of late, topics both fresh and familiar. We point you towards what to watch out for and what we think you should be enjoying right now. And if whatever we love becomes whatever you love (at least a little […]
February 1, 2020
TV & FilmThe Catholic Church has faced a variety of portrayals in the world of film. Popular movies such as The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels and Demons (2009), and Academy Award Winner Spotlight (2015) have painted a somewhat damning image of the Church as a hypocritical institution pervaded with corruption and abuse behind its doors. However, […]
December 27, 2019
This is Vantage POINT: A monthly moodboard for things that have been on our minds as of late, topics both fresh and familiar. We point you towards what to watch out for and what we think you should be enjoying right now. And if whatever we love becomes whatever you love (at least a little […]
December 6, 2019
FoodWith the Korean cuisine trend on the rise, Bibigo follows last year’s Bab Mukjang in bringing a similar experience to Ateneo. From Bibimbap to Korean Fried Chicken, this JSEC stall serves customers a satisfying, customizable take on such classics. Taste Bibigo’s Bibimbap comprises of rice, egg, carrots, cabbage, as well as the customer’s meat preference […]
October 16, 2019
TV & FilmIn a sea of romantic comedies with seemingly perfect protagonists, a few movies such as Silver Linings Playbook (2012) or Kita Kita (2017) have attempted to revitalize the genre with a common denominator: Genuinely flawed characters who live life in the real world. Rod Marmol’s Cuddle Weather puts itself alongside these gems by daring to […]
September 18, 2019