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WHEN ILLNESS strikes a family, it rarely affects just one person. Loved ones quietly take on the role of caregivers, trying to stay strong and steady as they hold the household together. This setup, though, may be in contrast to many Asian families, where the diagnosis is often kept secret, out of love and not […]
By Ysa Agdamag, Keziah Mallari and Haseena Montante
November 6, 2025
By Ysa Agdamag, Keziah Mallari and Haseena Montante • November 6, 2025
THE NATION’s memory is struggling against historical revisionism. Despite decades-long efforts to preserve our past, the crimes of the Marcos dictatorship continue to be distorted by the current administration. To resist this erasure, an uncensored channel for artists emerged in the 1970s and continues to thrive today in the form of zines. Zines are independently […]
By Aldea Hao, Mika Layda and Haseena Montante
October 6, 2025
By Aldea Hao, Mika Layda and Haseena Montante • October 6, 2025
From its diverse dining spots to its buzzing art and nightlife scene, Katipunan is brimming with student life and campus culture. Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz to see whether or not you know Katipunan. Who knows? Perhaps it’s time for you to do some Katipunan exploring! Are you a true-blue Katipunan […]
By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante
September 13, 2025
By Nicolette David, Claire Mayol and Haseena Montante • September 13, 2025
COMING HOME to a chorus of cheers sparked a different level of energy for beabadoobee, the Filipina-British artist whose Ilonggo roots extend far beyond the global stage. During the recently concluded Manila stop for her 2025 Asia Tour, the indie pop-rock star returned to a sea of voices singing every word, wrapping her in the […]
By Mikylla Almirol, Percy Roy and Haseena Montante
August 30, 2025
By Mikylla Almirol, Percy Roy and Haseena Montante • August 30, 2025
IN OUR fourth installment of the JSEC Challenge Roundup, Vantage Magazine ventures into the unique and festive fusion of Western and Asian cuisines—from American and French to Filipino and Mexican. Check out our reviews below to see which ones are Vant-certified and worth the hype! SMOOSH: The SMOOSH (Php 150) SMOOSH brings the bold, smoky […]
By Ysa Agdamag, Alekxie Castaños and Haseena Montante
April 2, 2025
By Ysa Agdamag, Alekxie Castaños and Haseena Montante • April 2, 2025
Admit it, you’ve daydreamed about it at least once—that one person who makes your college experience feel straight out of a movie. It may be someone who just gets you, someone who’s always there at the right moment, or someone who makes the chaos of university life a little more exciting. Whoever it is, we’ve […]
By Alyssa Adul, Nicolette David and Haseena Montante
March 10, 2025
By Alyssa Adul, Nicolette David and Haseena Montante • March 10, 2025
LOVE IS everywhere, even in the halls of our universities. They say college is where we find ourselves, but more often than not, it’s also where we find love. Not just the kind that sweeps us off our feet, but the kind that changes us—for better or worse. It could be a bond that lasts […]
By Basti Cabasagan and Haseena Montante
February 28, 2025
By Basti Cabasagan and Haseena Montante • February 28, 2025
YOU SIT through lectures and push through your academic workload week after week, from morning until night. By Friday evening, all that lingers is the weight of your unfinished tasks, the constant ping of incoming emails, and the exhaustion settling deep into your mind. Need a way to unwind and recharge from the fast-paced university […]
By Mikylla Almirol, Alekxie Castaños and Haseena Montante
February 21, 2025
By Mikylla Almirol, Alekxie Castaños and Haseena Montante • February 21, 2025