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Therese Garcia

Therese is a bright-eyed freshman with her head stuck in the clouds–either that, or she’s struggling to get through the week.

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Vantage POINT: October 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 […]

By Therese Garcia and Gabrielle I. Lombos

October 18, 2022

By Therese Garcia and Gabrielle I. Lombos • October 18, 2022

Food

Traditions with a twist: MadEats Co.

MADEATS CO. is their name and innovation is their game. This restaurant group has proven to be at the forefront of the digital food and beverage (F&B) industry by being one of the first known cloud kitchens in the Philippines. Moreover, MadEats Co. has also joined the modernization of local cuisine by reinventing traditional Filipino […]

By Therese Garcia

March 5, 2022

By Therese Garcia • March 5, 2022

Hype

Fashion (is a) statement

Andy Sachs may have not been interested in fashion throughout the beginning of The Devil Wears Prada (2006), but that doesn’t mean it’s just “stuff.” To echo Miranda Priestly, fashion is definitely more than surface-level thought and novelty. It can signify mood, comfort, and a number of other things. Expressing oneself and one’s beliefs are […]

By Therese Garcia and Ryan Reyes

March 4, 2022

By Therese Garcia and Ryan Reyes • March 4, 2022

TV & Film

‘Till Death Do Us Part: Romantic Horror Movies You’ll Love

AUDIENCES OFTEN think of adorable meet-cute scenarios and angsty break-up scenes when the romance genre crosses their minds. Over the years, though, some movies have tried to challenge the notions of what a romance film is supposed to be. One of the striking results of this experimentation in cinema is a new genre called “romantic […]

By Therese Garcia

February 7, 2022

By Therese Garcia • February 7, 2022

Hub

Outside Gate 2.5: Reshaping Atenean campus culture

As the Ateneo community enters another online school year, the memory of on-site life seems to be getting hazier to the students. This change of setting has rendered the student body nostalgic and curious about campus life as evidenced in viral sentimental posts offering glimpses of what Ateneo used to be. Nonetheless, campus culture can […]

By Therese Garcia, Natalie R. Gavino and Giu Martinez

September 13, 2021

By Therese Garcia, Natalie R. Gavino and Giu Martinez • September 13, 2021

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Vantage POINT: September 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 […]

By Therese Garcia, Natalie R. Gavino and Giu Martinez

September 4, 2021

By Therese Garcia, Natalie R. Gavino and Giu Martinez • September 4, 2021

Food

Bright, smooth, and bold: Baker on East

With striking primary shades as its brand colors, Baker on East’s Instagram posts pull you in when they pass by your feed. More often than not, their mouth-watering product shots and advertisements featuring intriguing donut flavors will have you fighting for a slot during their weekly drops to see what the hype is all about. […]

By Therese Garcia

April 15, 2021

By Therese Garcia • April 15, 2021

Hype

Build a cliché fanfic plot, and we’ll give you a book recommendation

Single, taken, or somewhere in between—we’ve all had our fix of kilig-worthy moments from books and movies. If you’re running out of new material to fawn over, fret not! Take this quiz to see what novel you should add to your reading list. We hope that you enjoyed discovering new and upcoming books that match […]

By Therese Garcia

February 2, 2021

By Therese Garcia • February 2, 2021

Theater & Arts

I make “bad” art, and that’s okay

Coming-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 Therese narrates her encounters with making art. Amidst […]

By Therese Garcia

January 15, 2021

By Therese Garcia • January 15, 2021

TV & Film

Magikland could use a little more storytelling magic

With a steampunk aesthetic and a color palette inspired by the four elements, Magikland’s theatrical release poster sold the movie as an Encantadia-esque fantasy film. However, the viewers of the film will be shocked to see that Magikland offers stunning graphics and effects. The recently-concluded 46th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal affirms this […]

By Therese Garcia

January 6, 2021

By Therese Garcia • January 6, 2021

Hub

Fresh eyes and goodbyes

As the first semester draws to a close, Ateneo’s freshies and seniors have already gotten a taste of their firsts and lasts of college. These extraordinary circumstances have brought out rather uncharted waters for everyone; freshies are introduced to a unique image of the University, while seniors must bid their alma mater farewell from their […]

By Therese Garcia and Anya Nellas

December 19, 2020

By Therese Garcia and Anya Nellas • December 19, 2020

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Vantage POINT: December 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 […]

By Therese Garcia and Anya Nellas

December 8, 2020

By Therese Garcia and Anya Nellas • December 8, 2020