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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.

IN PHOTOS: The Sanggunian Commission on Socio-Political Development hosted an anti-corruption mobilization today, Januar...
16/01/2026

IN PHOTOS: The Sanggunian Commission on Socio-Political Development hosted an anti-corruption mobilization today, January 16, at the Red Brick Road.

The mobilization marked the start of “Salubong 2026: Tuloy ang laban para sa hustisya’t pananagutan,” a month-long series of protest initiatives that aim to underscore the University-wide stance against corruption.

Photos by Via Panopio

NATIONAL UPDATE: A Manila court has acquitted former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. and two others in a 2019 murder case inv...
16/01/2026

NATIONAL UPDATE: A Manila court has acquitted former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. and two others in a 2019 murder case involving a Negros Oriental board member. The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 15 cleared Teves, Richard Cuadra, and Rolando Pinili, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a prima facie case.

However, Teves is still facing separate murder charges and remains detained over the 2023 killing of then Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others during an attack at Degamo's home.

Teves was expelled from the House of Representatives in 2023 after refusing to return to the Philippines to face his charges. He was later detained at a driving range in Dili, Timor-Leste, in 2024, but a local court initially blocked his extradition. Then, in 2025, Timor-Leste abruptly deported him, citing concerns that his continued presence posed a national security threat.

OBF UPDATE: Two writers of The GUIDON Features staff bagged a Special Jury Citation at the 11th UST National Campus Jour...
16/01/2026

OBF UPDATE: Two writers of The GUIDON Features staff bagged a Special Jury Citation at the 11th UST National Campus Journalism Awards (UNCJA) held last January 14 at the University of Santo Tomas, City of Manila.

Ariana Enriquez (BS PSY '25) and Alyanna Fabella (3 AB COM) won the award for their piece, "Someone's Son, Someone's Brother: Left-Behind Families of EJK Victims.” The article chronicled the grief and trauma of families left behind by drug war victims, highlighting their struggles after losing a loved one to extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration.

Organized by The Varsitarian, the UNCJA is an annual campus journalism event that honors articles from college and university-level publications in categories such as feature writing, in-depth reporting, and editorial writing.

Editor's Note: Alyanna Fabella is a current Features staffer of The GUIDON. Meanwhile, Ariana Enriquez was the former Features Editor in AY 2023–2024.

IN PHOTOS: Earlier today, students gathered at Colayco Pavilion to avail of student Beep™ cards, which allow users to en...
15/01/2026

IN PHOTOS: Earlier today, students gathered at Colayco Pavilion to avail of student Beep™ cards, which allow users to enjoy 50% discount on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 rides, as well as a 20% discount on Beep-accepted buses.

Registration period runs from January 15 to 16.

Notably, this initiative is part of One Beep Fight, organized by the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo - Manila in partnership with the Department of Transportation.

Photos by Edan Mendoza

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: In a statement released yesterday, January 14, the Sanggunian Commission of Ateneans for Indigenous P...
15/01/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: In a statement released yesterday, January 14, the Sanggunian Commission of Ateneans for Indigenous Peoples (CAIP) condemned the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) violence toward the indigenous Mangyan-Iraya communities in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, after "indiscriminate aerial bombing, strafing, and gunfire" killed five civilians on January 1.

The CAIP mentioned that the military operations severely disrupted the Mangyan-Iraya’s livelihood, as livestock died and over 750 residents were forced to evacuate. Notably, the operation, which was executed after the AFP encountered the New People's Army, killed three children of the Mangyan-Iraya indigenous community and two student-researchers.

Moreover, the commission stated that this incident reflected a broader pattern of violence against the Mangyan-Iraya, including arbitrary arrests, abductions, and extrajudicial killings.

Ultimately, the CAIP called for an independent investigation and humanitarian mission looking into the welfare and security of the Mangyan-Iraya community. The commission also urged the Ateneo community to stand with the Mangyan-Iraya and other indigenous communities facing militarization, displacement, and land grabbing.

Read the full statement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGaNbdLuk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The Scholars’ Sectoral Board (SSB) issued a statement on January 10, which called on the Ateneo admin...
13/01/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The Scholars’ Sectoral Board (SSB) issued a statement on January 10, which called on the Ateneo administration to “refrain from advancing the proposed unified grading system” until meaningful, University-wide consultations are conducted in consideration of the scholars' realities.

The proposed grading system, formally introduced on November 21, 2025, seeks to standardize grading by adding an A– (3.75 for 91–95) and raise the cutoff for an A across Ateneo undergraduate and graduate schools. The system is planned for implementation by AY 2027–2028.

While the initiative aims to standardize grading systems, SSB shared that there is “no substantial evidence” the changes would improve academic experience or student well-being.

The board also warned in its statement that stricter grade thresholds could heighten academic pressure, narrow the margin for error, and intensify competition, which would disproportionately affect scholars who rely on stable academic standing for continued opportunities.

With this, the SSB challenged the Ateneo administration to ensure its actions are grounded in cura personalis and prioritize genuine care for students.

Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/SSB_Statement03

OPINION: Course shaming is an unfamiliar term, but an experience not uncommon to many. With so many courses to choose fr...
12/01/2026

OPINION: Course shaming is an unfamiliar term, but an experience not uncommon to many. With so many courses to choose from, there comes an obvious competition of whose field is more superior than the other.

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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The University has approved a policy prohibiting college students from simultaneously enrolling in tw...
12/01/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The University has approved a policy prohibiting college students from simultaneously enrolling in two different Higher Education Institutions (HEI) to pursue different degrees.

According to the memorandum released by the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education today, January 12, the policy takes immediate effect for undergraduate students.

Notably, the guidelines allow exemptions for approved dual degree programs jointly offered by Ateneo and a partner HEI.

The GUIDON calls on all graduating undergraduate students of the Ateneo de Manila University to submit their nominations...
10/01/2026

The GUIDON calls on all graduating undergraduate students of the Ateneo de Manila University to submit their nominations for the 2026 Graduation Magazine.

Every year, The GUIDON writes about key individuals and significant events to curate a commemorative magazine for the graduating batch. Your nominations will greatly help in ensuring that we capture these for the Class of 2026.

Deadline of submissions will be on January 15.

OPINION: GenAI has been a pressing concern among the art community. While the technology is indeed innovative, overrelia...
10/01/2026

OPINION: GenAI has been a pressing concern among the art community. While the technology is indeed innovative, overreliance on the tool may contribute to sacrificing bits of what makes us human in the first place.

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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The student ID validation for undergraduate students is scheduled from January 19 to 24 at the Colayc...
09/01/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The student ID validation for undergraduate students is scheduled from January 19 to 24 at the Colayco Pavilion, according to a memorandum released by the Office of Student Affairs and Services and Campus Safety and Mobility Office today, January 9.

From January 19 to 23, students may validate their IDs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, ID validation will be from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on January 24.

Notably, strict ID implementation will be effective on January 26 for undergraduate students. Moreover, incoming new graduates, Leave of Absence returnees, and exchange students must submit their ID applications by January 24.

OPINION: Government transparency platforms are a good step toward transparency, but such technology is not enough to com...
09/01/2026

OPINION: Government transparency platforms are a good step toward transparency, but such technology is not enough to combat corruption in the government.

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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]