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Therese Hipol
Therese is a business major constantly chasing artistic passions and looking to perfect her filing and planning system. She loves cookies, useless facts, and productivity apps. Find her on Twitter: @hipoltherese.
Writer
Therese is a business major constantly chasing artistic passions and looking to perfect her filing and planning system. She loves cookies, useless facts, and productivity apps. Find her on Twitter: @hipoltherese.
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 […]
April 26, 2021
Theater & ArtsComing-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 reflects on how the lockdown allowed her […]
January 25, 2021
TV & FilmWith the vast majority of the country still stuck at home due to seemingly never-ending quarantine restrictions, it may seem like there’s nothing else to do with one’s time. Filipino cinema would like to prove otherwise, though. Several film distributors such as Regal Entertainment Inc., TBA Studios, and Cinema One have come to our aid […]
September 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
MusicWith the past decade seeing the most advanced technology yet, music has evolved in ways the world has never seen before. This section takes a look at two regulars from the Philippine music scene–each influenced by different eras and generations–who, ultimately, share the same love for the craft. Millennial: Mike Tee Mike Tee is the […]
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 […]
December 6, 2019
Theater & ArtsCelebrating 69 years of literary excellence, the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature welcomes another batch of Filipino authors into its prestigious ranks. With a total of 56 winners this year, 32 of which are first-time awardees, the Palanca Awards continues to honor the brilliance of Filipino literature across various styles and genres. Established […]
November 23, 2019
HypeSpending hours waiting for a ride or getting stuck in Manila traffic is an unavoidable reality for Filipino commuters. Thankfully, podcasts are a great way to pass the time, especially if you want to learn something new. Having grown in popularity these last few years, thousands of free podcasts cover just about everything under the […]
November 23, 2019
Theater & ArtsA play nine years in the making, Katsuri–the Visayan word for mouse–demands to be heard in a Philippines characterized by political turmoil. Tanghalang Pilipino stages a timely Hiligaynon adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men (1937) to seek justice for the unsung heroes of our country. Katsuri follows the story of sugarcane […]
October 23, 2019
FoodCommanding attention with its purple and gold façade, Fairuz aspires to spice up this year’s JSEC lineup through quality Persian cuisine. Taste Fairuz builds its meals around a liberal serving of savory java rice. With its tasty garlic aioli sauce on delightfully tender and flavorful meat, each mouthful is sure to make you feel […]
October 18, 2019
ExposéPicture this: It’s a hot and sticky afternoon and you’ve just gotten home from school. Impatiently, you turn on the television and flip through the channels until a familiar character catches your eye. Great, Spongebob is playing! Contented, you settle into the couch, until—“Magandang umaga, Patrick!” The exasperation at hearing an awkwardly dubbed line […]
August 28, 2019
Every August, thousands of freshmen make their way to the Loyola Schools Covered Courts to kick off their college journeys. Ateneo de Manila University’s freshman Orientation Seminar (OrSem) is a monumental event, mounted to ensure that freshies get the welcome that they deserve. Year in and year out, this gargantuan task falls under the OrSem […]
August 11, 2019
Theater & ArtsMoving between the walls of a classroom, a home, an office, and even a party, Ateneo ENTABLADO’s (ENTA) Freedom Wall is ambitious in its aim to educate its audience about sexual harassment and the impact of social media. Directed by Jerome Ignacio, Freedom Wall follows King Ocampo (Quiel Quiwa), the idealistic student council president, as […]
April 22, 2019
Inspired by the ever-so-popular Potato Corner and born out of seven students’ dessert cravings, Tato x Yelo sits in the middle of JSEC waiting for hungry Ateneans to come get their fill of potato-based snacks and Filipino desserts. Taste If you’re craving for a light snack that is easy to eat, the Mojos are your […]
October 15, 2018