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Jewel Ruther Miraña
Jewel is your Biology major who wandered into writing about the next pop comeback instead of his laboratory reports. He (yes, he) is in a loving relationship with dancing, working out, and his 8 beloved cats.
Writer
Jewel is your Biology major who wandered into writing about the next pop comeback instead of his laboratory reports. He (yes, he) is in a loving relationship with dancing, working out, and his 8 beloved cats.
TV & FilmOVER THE years, queer Filipinos have succeeded in bringing their aspirations for equality and proper representation to the big screen. In turn, movie-goers and binge-watchers have been graced with empowering narratives of self-discovery and familial acceptance. It’s one thing to admire these art forms and say they’ve changed our lives. However, witnessing the subtle stereotypes […]
March 31, 2023
HubBEA VERDADERO (2 AB COM) is OrSem Tindig’s “BV na nagdadala ng GVs (Bea Verdadero who brings good vibes).” She’s the quintessential communication major, being a self-proclaimed daldalera (chatterbox). However, despite Bea’s easy going demeanor, her journey wasn’t all Canvas confetti and celebration. Choosing the right college definitely was the first bump in her path. […]
August 2, 2022
HubGroup work in real life and online are two very different things. From working around each other’s schedules to battling with brownouts and unstable connections, the simple act of meeting online may be harder than the requirement itself. That’s probably why when a new group work comes up, you might feel a variety of emotions. […]
April 19, 2022
MusicSUMMER IS just around the corner. Our friend, the sun, will stay up longer in the sky. Electric fans will spew out more hot air than they relieve, neighborhood cats will sprawl on the hot pavement, and dogs will lay with open mouths and hanging tongues, painting household floors with slick saliva. With tag-init season […]
April 1, 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 […]
March 26, 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
MusicIT’S BEEN an exciting time for Pinoy pop (P-pop) with new groups popping up that are looking to relish in the spotlight. P-pop is also slowly making appearances in the international scene—most notably SB19’s record-breaking seventh week at No,1 in Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs Chart last January 29. With releases dropping so often, it might […]
February 11, 2022
TV & FilmBack in the early 2000s, the term “girlboss” might as well have been invented by three chic high schoolers from Beverly Hills—Sam, Clover, and Alex. The hit children’s show Totally Spies! took the world by storm, introducing young audiences to the trio who lived dual lives as international spies under the World Organization of Human […]
February 7, 2022
MusicComing-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 Jewel Ruther Miraña reminisces on his first experience […]
December 6, 2021
ExposéTHE SEXBOMB Girls’ impact is undeniable—both in Filipino popular culture and in the Asian music scene. The group’s songs are still go-to karaoke staples at birthday parties and family gatherings, especially the crowd favorites “Bakit Papa?” and “The Spageti Song.” Their career highs and the success of these songs have made the girls a household […]
December 2, 2021