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The GUIDON The GUIDON is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila University. Comments? Sugestions? Email us at [email protected].

Now on its 94th year, The GUIDON deepens its commitment to social justice by Standing with the Truth. As the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila University, the publication chronicles Ateneo history and Filipino realities as they unfold, documenting the issues and narratives that matter. The GUIDON maximizes its print and multimedia platforms for timely human-centered narratives responsive of socio-political contexts, crafting spaces for critical discourse and positive change.

BLUE JEANS: Leading Ateneo Para sa Bugsuk has not only been my most difficult undertaking but also my profound calling t...
09/10/2025

BLUE JEANS: Leading Ateneo Para sa Bugsuk has not only been my most difficult undertaking but also my profound calling that has strengthened my conviction in a faith that does justice—a faith that demands solidarity, courage, and action in the face of systemic oppression.

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During the Sanggunian Second Special Elections Miting de Avance held earlier today, October 9, the Ateneo community took...
09/10/2025

During the Sanggunian Second Special Elections Miting de Avance held earlier today, October 9, the Ateneo community took a closer look at the plans and platforms of sole Presidential candidate Annika Torres. The event tackled concerns related to student spaces, Sanggunian processes, and student-centered policies.

View the notable takeaway from today’s MDA below:




ERRATUM: A previous version of the graphic stated "where they will refuse to budget" in the second sentence. Upon clarification from Torres, the last word was supposed to be "budge" instead of "budget." The graphic has already been edited to reflect the change. We apologize for the oversight.

IN PHOTOS: The Presidential Miting de Avance for the Sanggunian Second Special Elections was held earlier this afternoon...
09/10/2025

IN PHOTOS: The Presidential Miting de Avance for the Sanggunian Second Special Elections was held earlier this afternoon, October 9, at the MVP Lobby. Sole candidate Annika Torres presented her platforms and engaged with members of the Ateneo community throughout the event.

Notably, the voting period for the elections will run from October 15 to 17.

Photos by Earl Rafael

09/10/2025

HAPPENING NOW: The first day of the 2025 Sanggunian Second Special Elections Miting De Avance takes place in the MVP Lobby where the sole presidential aspirant will be answering critical questions on her platforms, values, and plans for the student body.



SCITECH: As intermittent fasting gains popularity among Filipino students, questions arise about its health benefits, ri...
09/10/2025

SCITECH: As intermittent fasting gains popularity among Filipino students, questions arise about its health benefits, risks, and its compatibility with the culture of shared meals.

ERRATUM: The article has been edited to reflect Dr. Eron Tan's correct name. We apologize for the oversight.

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OBF UPDATE: For the fourth consecutive year, the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) maintains its spot as the highest-ra...
09/10/2025

OBF UPDATE: For the fourth consecutive year, the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) maintains its spot as the highest-ranked Philippine university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

This year, ADMU placed in the 1001–1200 bracket, which is the same range it occupied in the previous two ranking periods, in 2024 and 2025.

The THE World University Rankings evaluate research-intensive universities across five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.

View the full rankings here: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking.

LOOK: The Blue Babble Battalion displayed “KURAKOT IKULONG” on their shirts during their halftime performance at the Ate...
08/10/2025

LOOK: The Blue Babble Battalion displayed “KURAKOT IKULONG” on their shirts during their halftime performance at the Ateneo-UP Men’s Basketball game held today at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

The act called for accountability and justice amid recent corruption scandals involving government officials. Notably, the battalion has been known for integrating social commentary into its halftime routines in previous years.

Photos by Chelsea May Tan

OPINION: AISIS has survived shifting registration processes while marred with complaints of lag and inaccessibility. Wit...
08/10/2025

OPINION: AISIS has survived shifting registration processes while marred with complaints of lag and inaccessibility. With the recent crash during Early Enlistment, a call to look back at the system’s 20-year run is becoming more apparent.

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READ: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has requested the Department of Justice to issue an Immigratio...
08/10/2025

READ: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has requested the Department of Justice to issue an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order against former house speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez, Senator Francis Escudero, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former senators B**g Revilla and Nancy Binay, and other lawmakers and officials whose names have been implicated in the anomalous flood control projects. The Bureau of Immigration is also asked to provide information on their impending travel.

Furthermore, the ICI has sent an invitation to Romualdez and issued a subpoena to former representative Elizadly Co to attend the ICI hearing scheduled for October 14.

Photos courtesy of ABS-CBN News

ADDENDUM: The updated version of the ICI’s letter now includes Senator Joel Villanueva, who was not initially included in the list.

IN PHOTOS: Earlier today, the Sanggunian Commission on Gender Equality (CGE) held an open-invite placard-making event at...
07/10/2025

IN PHOTOS: Earlier today, the Sanggunian Commission on Gender Equality (CGE) held an open-invite placard-making event at the University Gender Hub. The activity was done in preparation for the One Big Pride 2025 Pride March to be held on October 10.

Moreover, participants joined the “No Pride in Genocide” educational discussion, which was co-organized by the CGE and the League of Filipino Students - Katipunan. The discussion is the first event in the lineup of "Queeriosity Killed the Cat: A Discussion Fest on Liberation.”

Photos by Via Panopio

ASSEMBLAGE: Residents of Barangay Krus na Ligas (KNL) in Diliman, Quezon City, have reported armed guards being statione...
07/10/2025

ASSEMBLAGE: Residents of Barangay Krus na Ligas (KNL) in Diliman, Quezon City, have reported armed guards being stationed across their farmlands in Pook Aguinaldo on October 2.

Deployed by the University of the Philippines (UP), the guards were reported to be there for “monitoring,” in connection with UP’s plans for a bike lane and Sustainable Development Goal Urban Farm that will pass through the area.

KNL has been the subject of a long-standing land dispute that predates the establishment of the UP Diliman campus in 1949. For decades, residents have asserted their ancestral claim to the land, citing their continuous occupation and cultivation of the farmland. However, UP has maintained that the property is part of its official land grant.

In an interview with The GUIDON, longtime KNL resident Marry Ann Bernardino said that efforts have been made to initiate a dialogue with UP, but no resolution was reached as the area continues to be under 24/7 monitoring. The armed presence has caused concern among residents, who fear for their safety amid the ongoing tensions.

OPINION: Traded the endless scroll for digital peace, only to face isolation. Yet the true allure of digital minimalism ...
07/10/2025

OPINION: Traded the endless scroll for digital peace, only to face isolation. Yet the true allure of digital minimalism lies not in the silence it brings us, but in the intentionality it creates within us.

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Now on its 91st year, The GUIDON aims to continue its rich history of campus journalism. As the official student newspaper of the Ateneo, The GUIDON chronicles Ateneo history as it happens, delivering the burning issues and events that matter. Through fair, accurate and responsible campus journalism, The GUIDON seeks to enlighten and inspire Ateneans to make a difference. Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]