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THREAD: Follow The GUIDON's live coverage of this year's Talakayang Alay sa Bayan (TALAB) events slated for October 27 to 28. These events include films, talks, and workshops centered on inclusivity and empathy. Notably, these programs will also mark the end of TALAB 2025.…

BEYOND LOYOLA: As billions of pesos are funneled into flood control infrastructure, a web of rigged bidding, public-private ties, and “ghost projects” maps a cartel-like system where contractors and lawmakers collude over public funds. tgdn.co/452EB0q

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation. INQUIRY: Mental health affects nearly 1.5 million Filipino youth aged 15 to 24, with suicide rates in 2021 having increased by 7.5%. With this, The GUIDON probes the current suicide prevention and…

NEWS: The University Residence Halls (URH) administration has been conducting facility improvements across the dorms, in hopes of elevating campus living environment. tgdn.co/4qi9hTP

BEYOND LOYOLA: As Greater Manila’s poor return to the streets, their defiance exposes a deeper crisis—one rooted in years of neglect, systemic inequality, and a state that remembers its citizens only when they resist. tgdn.co/3KX11JL

OBF UPDATE: Joaquin Miguel Songco (3 AB POS) emerged as the third prize winner in the 2025 National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Senior Strings Category held on November 20 at the Metropolitan Theater, Manila. Competing against 20 contestants, Songco advanced to…

NEWS: The Ateneo Human Rights Center holds a summit to promote human rights reporting within campus publications, highlighting their role in championing the rights of marginalized communities. tgdn.co/4q2hNG7⁩

Change begins with speaking up, listening, and rewriting the harmful scripts that society has normalized. It comes in the forms of unpacking gender norms, clarifying consent, and highlighting how everyday behavior contributes to hostile sexual environments. To mark the last day…

BEYOND LOYOLA: Street vending is an act of survival for the urban poor, with thousands of vendors crowding Metro Manila’s sidewalks to provide affordable food and goods. Yet, this space of economic resilience is becoming increasingly risky due to inflation and politicization.…

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: Regular enlistment for the second semester of AY 2025–2026 will be held from December 15 to 18, as announced by the Office of the University Registrar today, December 12. Fourth year and fifth year students are scheduled to enlist on December 15 from 9 AM to…

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The turnover of Matteo Ricci Hall has been rescheduled to April 30, 2026, according to an announcement by the Sanggunian, following their communication with the Central Facilities Management Office (CFMO). Notably, the original turnover target date was on…

ASSEMBLAGE: On Tuesday, December 9, a sheriff delivered a court summons to 282 residents of Sitio Marihangin on Bugsuk Island, Palawan, including dead residents and young children. The case was filed by nine landowners aiming to evict indigenous Molbog peoples from their homes…

This World Human Rights Day coincides with various developments in Philippine society concerning justice and impunity. In particular, the arrest of a former president for alleged crimes against humanity brings hope to the victims of his violent political legacy. With this, The…

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: In preparation for the second semester classes, the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education (OAVP-UEd) released a memorandum today, December 10, reminding undergraduate students of the University's academic policies and regulations.…

OBF UPDATE: The Contemporary A cappella Singers Association (CASA) placed third at TV5's 2025 Tinig ng Pasko School Chorale Competition on December 6 at Gateway Mall, Cubao. The team was composed of Miguel Coroza (5 AB COM), Carmen Duran (2 BS MIS), Jermaine Herrera (4 AB MEC),…

The GUIDON calls on all graduating undergraduate students of the Ateneo de Manila University to submit their nominations for the 2026 Graduation Magazine. Your nominations will aid The GUIDON in honoring notable individuals and events that have left a significant impact within…

BEYOND LOYOLA: Nearly 1 million cases are still pending in Philippine courts, leaving thousands of detainees waiting years—even decades—for their day in court. With 87% of people behind bars still awaiting trial, justice delayed has become justice denied. tgdn.co/44goR9R

BEYOND LOYOLA: Mass protests over ghost flood control projects in the Philippines reveal a deep political crisis shared across the Global South, where corruption, inequality, and elite rule continue to shape public life. From Manila to Jakarta and Kathmandu, citizens demand one…

OBF UPDATE: Radyo Katipunan (RK) 87.9 FM was named one of the ten recipients of the Spirit of College Radio Awards 2025 during the World College Radio Day (WCRD) celebration. This makes them the only Asian awardee this year. Moreover, this marks the third time RK was granted this…