Writer
Jana V. Codera
Jana is an INFP with an undying love for banana bread and kimbap. She constantly thinks of her favorite shows’ headcanons—and draws mindscapes to Perfume Genius, The Strokes, and Nao. Find her on Twitter: @spicegrlpaprika.
Writer
Jana is an INFP with an undying love for banana bread and kimbap. She constantly thinks of her favorite shows’ headcanons—and draws mindscapes to Perfume Genius, The Strokes, and Nao. Find her on Twitter: @spicegrlpaprika.
HypeComing-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 Jana breezes through finding her peaceful ele-mental state […]
February 12, 2021
TV & FilmTagpuan would have been the answer to an existential film fix, but an ill-fitting casting and poorly-written characters ruin the chance for introspection. Mac Alejandre’s 1 hour and 47-minute viscous exploration into transatlantic relationships opens with Alfred Vargas’ unconvincing monologue. In an attempt at self-reflection, Allan professes that he is a businessman who finds interest […]
January 6, 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 […]
November 26, 2020
Theater & ArtsONE OF the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic’s social distancing policies was the theater industry. A number of theater companies around the world were forced to shut down their productions—some, permanently—leaving many artists jobless and production spaces empty. The case for Ateneo theater is no different. Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP), Tanghalang Ateneo (TA), […]
November 26, 2020
HubWith Ateneans staying home due to the online semester, many have begun to invest in creating conducive learning environments and workspaces at home. The various options for setting up your home setting can get rather overwhelming, though. For those still confused about what items to get, here are some of our suggestions! Extension cord A […]
September 18, 2020
HubAmong your OBF account perks is a powerful app that packs several productivity features into one: Notion. Signing up with your OBF email gives you free access to the Premium Personal Plan, which allows unlimited file uploads and unlimited guest collaborations on pages. As awesome as it sounds, though, Notion can feel a little daunting […]
September 10, 2020
HubThird time’s the charm, and so is Bea Arboleda’s (4 BS ME) third and final year as an O-Host. This year, the former Glam Queen B reprises her debut and second O-Host tagline as the “bombshell Barbie ready to start the party.” Bea carries herself with glamor and grace, even through video call. In this […]
August 22, 2020
FoodIt’s easy to miss Nine Three Cafe. Tucked in the residential area at 75 B Rosa Alvero, past Chubby Chicken and Starr’s, the place is a hole-in-the-wall that surprises those who discover it. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, it’s not only a perfect escape for those seeking silence and solitude […]
April 23, 2020
TV & FilmCan’t get over Crash Landing on You and Itaewon Class? Fear not, here are some K-drama recommendations to help you get past that hangover. Prepare yourself for more kilig, action, tearjerkers and drama with these love stories. Full House (2004) Starring: Song Hye-kyo, Rain, Han Eun-jung and Kim Sung-soo Enemies to lovers, roommate AU, love […]
April 5, 2020
TV & FilmWith both film viewing and filmmaking made a lot easier through technology, the world of movies has had even more to offer in the 2010s. We talked to a trio of film aficionados–a Philosophy professor, a management consultant, and a film club president–to learn more about the diverse narratives of the last decade’s cinema. […]
January 29, 2020
Food, film, and music reflect the cultural transformation of a time. To encapsulate the 2010s while looking forward to the future, Vantage interviewed Atenean enthusiasts from three different generations—Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Z—for each topic. Here, they speak their minds on trends that have defined the past 10 years, plus their cultural projections for […]
January 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 […]
January 8, 2020
HypeFrom being a home for many of Manila’s firsts–the first ice cream parlor and first cinema, to name a few–Escolta is a place lost in time. The street’s rich history, along with its current hustle and bustle, then make Escolta Block Festival a one-of-a-kind experience: One where the past and present come together. You wouldn’t […]
December 16, 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 […]
November 9, 2019
TV & FilmAvid horror fans mostly consume these movies for a thrill, but along the way, many of these narratives still depict women in black and white. The damsel-in-distress or its dangerously overused “strong female” counterpart are all too familiar even amid ghosts and gore. Yet, horror becomes more than just entertainment when it magnifies the struggles […]
October 24, 2019
FoodThe burger has taken on different forms throughout the years and yet, no one can really say that there are too many varieties out there. In fact, it’s the simplicity of the original recipe that encourages experimentation. Today, this game-inspired JSEC stall brings you out of this world with its experimental take on burgers—bite by […]
October 20, 2019
TV & Film“Masama ba akong tao? (Am I a bad person?)” This is a question asked by Luciana (Jean Garcia), the protagonist of Tyrone Acierto’s Watch Me Kill. From the start, viewers get to know her as a resolute assassin, one who never misses a shot. But in pursuit of a client’s gemstone, she encounters a meek […]
September 19, 2019