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Mikylla Almirol

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Hype

The allure of Chinese fashion

CAMPUS FASHION has a way of keeping its own calendar. Even without announcements or reminders, clothing begins to register certain moments before they are named. As the Ateneo community celebrates Chinese New Year, fashion becomes one of the subtler ways that the student body participates in the occasion. Within the peripheral vision of celebration and […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Aldea Hao and MJ Villamor

February 20, 2026

By Mikylla Almirol, Aldea Hao and MJ Villamor • February 20, 2026

Hub

Tell us about your Atenean war flashbacks and we’ll guess your top artists for 2025

We all go through tough times at Ateneo—the sudden heavy rains, the dreaded CTC-to-BEL sprint, and everything in between. Reminisce on your Ateneo war flashbacks, and we’ll tell you who your 2025 Spotify Top Artists are, simply because music is the best way to cope. Answer honestly and remember the times you were in the […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa

January 6, 2026

By Mikylla Almirol, Nicolette David and Enrico Figueroa • January 6, 2026

TV & Film

#VantPicks: QCinema 2025 Watchlist

EVERY NOVEMBER, hums of a projector fill Quezon City as an annual event lights up the movie screens. Keeping this tradition alive, QCinema returns this November 14 to 23 for its 13th year, showcasing over 80 films spanning a range of continents and genres. From screenings at your nearest Quezon City cinemas to affordable tickets […]

By Mika Layda, Mikylla Almirol and MJ Villamor

November 22, 2025

By Mika Layda, Mikylla Almirol and MJ Villamor • November 22, 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 5

WRAPPING THINGS up with a bang! The final article for this year’s JSEC Challenge Roundup delves into dishes anchored in Western cuisine. Whether drawn from rustic European hearths or bustling American diners, these stalls carry stories of heritage and adaptation. Here, we savor the essence of Western culinary craftsmanship, highlighting dishes that balance nostalgia with […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Basti Cabasagan and Hans Dominic Periodico

April 2, 2025

By Mikylla Almirol, Basti Cabasagan and Hans Dominic Periodico • April 2, 2025

Theater & Arts

Molded with Love: How Laro Ceramics fosters comfort and creativity

THE ALL-WOMAN team behind Laro Ceramics believes that pottery is one of the most personal methods of self-expression. Working with clay is a deeply intimate craft—one that nurtures vulnerability and fosters a tender sense of self-forgiveness. Nestled along the winding stretch of Katipunan Extension, the studio champions growth, openness, and community. These ideals extend into […]

By Mikylla Almirol, Ashley Lumauig and Percy Roy

March 31, 2025

By Mikylla Almirol, Ashley Lumauig and Percy Roy • March 31, 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