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Haseena Montante

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Food

JSEC Challenge Roundup 2026 Part 1

EVERY YEAR, the JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) Challenge puts student-run food stalls to the test, with judges evaluating creativity and flavor under the pressure of the kitchen and the crowd. This year, eight competitors are vying for the top spot—each boasting unique menus from various cuisines.   In this round of the JSEC Challenge Roundup, […]

By Adrianna Ang, Haseena Montante and Percy Roy

March 25, 2026

By Adrianna Ang, Haseena Montante and Percy Roy • March 25, 2026

Hub

Tell us your love language and we’ll guess your nightmare date!

LOVE LANGUAGES shape the way we connect, but they can also be dealbreakers in relationships—turning a simple date into a minefield. A single gesture can cause the entire night to shift under your feet, like stepping on a hidden crack. What should feel effortless can quickly turn into a series of missteps when cues go […]

By Jezelle Aspiras and Haseena Montante

March 18, 2026

By Jezelle Aspiras and Haseena Montante • March 18, 2026

TV & Film

Grieving for the living: Five Asian films that explore anticipatory grief

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

Exposé

Inking pages of protest and remembrance

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

Hub

How Katipunan Are You?

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

Music

Six OPM artists to queue after beabadoobee

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

Food

JSEC Challenge Roundup 2025 Part 4

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

Hub

Which Atenean Couple Trope is for you?

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

TV & Film

Eight films set in Filipino universities and what they say about love

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

Music

daylist • atenean tunes friday evening

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