Writer
Gabrielle I. Lombos
Lombos is a professional binge watcher. She spends most of her free time filming mukbangs, exercising, and looking for something new to obsess over.
Writer
Lombos is a professional binge watcher. She spends most of her free time filming mukbangs, exercising, and looking for something new to obsess over.
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 […]
October 18, 2022
HubFrom the Certified Lover Boys driving Mitsubishi Lancers to the “pabigat” BS Org groupmates, there is a never-ending list of stereotypes plaguing Ateneans. In online discussions (ADMU Freedom Wall, meme pages, Twitter threads—you name it), Miguel and Bea have recently become the face of the typical Atenean. However, with Miguel and Bea being joked about […]
October 7, 2022
MusicMUSIC HAS always had the power to build families out of strangers—transcending any differences they may have. RausHaus, a young Ateneo-based music collective, shines as an exemplar of this notion as they provide a home not just for musicians but all kinds of creatives as well; they value their sense of family as much as […]
February 23, 2022
Theater & Arts“What can you do when you’re tossed in the middle of this so-called normal with the little you know?” the cast sings on the titular number, “We Aren’t Kids Anymore.” Experiencing the transition from childhood to adulthood in a global pandemic is hardly normal—and lockdown has done nothing but aggravate these growing pains. To embrace […]
February 10, 2022
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 3, 2022
Theater & ArtsIf there’s anything that makes Taylor Swift’s music heart-wrenching, it’s the vulnerability in her storytelling. Although she played the role of an author in the “All Too Well” short film, Swift is yet to release her own romance novel. Luckily, we’ve prepared a list of books you can read while listening to Red (Taylor’s Version). […]
November 25, 2021
Theater & Arts49 years later, Martial Law’s far-reaching consequences are still felt in the economic, environmental, and social arenas. As the threat of historical revisionism perseveres, the variegated works of Filipino artists produced out of their continual engagement and response to the issues of the regime become vital. Protest art is not merely relegated to the time […]
September 20, 2021
TV & FilmBetween our real-life crushes and favorite fictional characters, we occasionally turn a blind eye to their questionable behavior in the name of love. Nevertheless, tolerating red flags can be emotionally exhausting. If you need a break from the toxicity, take this quiz to find a healthy K-drama that will make you believe in love again. […]
August 22, 2021
TV & FilmNetflix’s third installment of Formula 1: Drive to Survive continues the docuseries’ attempt to grant viewers a glimpse into Formula 1’s drama beyond race results. While its first two seasons are not without controversy—with drivers critiquing its overt sensationalism—Netflix managed to showcase an exciting albeit occasionally fabricated side of the sport. The series’ focus on […]
March 29, 2021
TV & FilmComing-of-age is a Vantage column where staffers share their opinions on a specific beat. From in-depth analyses of TV series to miscellaneous musings in music (and everything in between), this monthly column is an avenue to spread and inspire thought-provoking ideas. In this column, Vantage Magazine staffer Lombos talks about how her favorite childhood film, […]
March 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought massive changes to everyday routine—from beloved restaurants shuttering to daily wearing of face masks and shields. Ateneo, a home for many students, also closed its gates and moved learning to the virtual space. While the lockdown brought many dormers back to their families and away from Katipunan, some Ateneans have […]
February 23, 2021
MusicIt’s been a decade since American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean released Nostalgia, Ultra on Tumblr. Although Frank’s original post was deleted, his debut mixtape remains a hidden gem, as singles “Novacane” and “Swim Good” are available on streaming platforms. Despite this, Nostalgia, Ultra has proven to be a solid foundation for Frank’s succeeding work, exhibiting his […]
February 15, 2021
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 […]
January 18, 2021
MusicFrom her verse on Doja Cat’s Tia Tamera, to her Smack a Bitch hit going viral on TikTok, Rico Nasty’s sugar trap sound is a familiar one. Her long-awaited debut studio album Nightmare Vacation is the perfect amount of in-your-face chaos that’s become expected from the Maryland born rapper. In an album full of angst […]
December 11, 2020