Ideologies are systems of ideas and ideals that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy. Although not all politicians fall neatly into the main schools of thought when it comes to political ideologies, the following are some of the most common and seminal ideologies present in society today, and they are also [...]
Student leaders share their thoughts on the efforts to amend the 2005 student constitution. We want a Sanggunian that decentralizes power, [a Sanggunian that] puts primacy not on top officers but on block and course reps, and indeed on everyday students. We want opportunities for people to involve themselves on all levels—through representative channels, and [...]
The cause of labor is gaining ground in the Ateneo.
The environment in the Ateneo is supposedly “anti-ideological,” but some are resisting that label.
Much is changing in the political narrative of the Loyola Schools. The Sanggunian Constitution is no exception. At the center of all the debates, arguments and issues that dwell within the ambit of Ateneo student politics is a manuscript that dictates the hustle and flow of the student body’s actions, activities, and even conflicts. Indeed, [...]
How exactly does the Atenean fit into the Occupy Movement? In a global context that is getting increasingly ideal for the questioning and challenging of the dominant capitalist system, the world’s corporate powers are faced with a formidable enemy: the Occupy Movement. This global movement has been sparked by Occupy Wall Street, the first of [...]
“Not with a bang but a whimper”—thus ends T. S. Eliot’s famous poem, “The Hollow Men.” In a certain sense, these immortal lines have been concretized by the unexpected disbandment of IBIG-Agila over the semestral break, which had caught many Ateneans off guard. After all, it was just September this year that reports of the [...]
The Occupy Wall Street movement in New York has sparked similar movements in several countries in support of the cause against economic inequality, arguably brought about by dominant financial institutions working under the guise of empowering people’s welfare. The Occupy Movement’s Philippine counterpart, however, seems to be a lackluster one, characterized by a lack of [...]
The disbandment of IBIG-Agila has opened a new chapter in Atenean politics.
What lies ahead for the Ateneo under Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin?
Despite the fact that polarized attitudes towards volunteerism exist in the Ateneo, it cannot be said that charity work has become marginalized. With the multitude of advocacies as diverse as the student body itself, the university has provided multiple avenues for potential volunteers to extend their hand in social service. Dream Team Also known as [...]
The GUIDON assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Nebres’ 18 years as president.
It was neither a straight nor smooth road for this security agency. Since its establishment in 1992, Megaforce Integrated Services Agency (MISA) has gone from being recognized as the Most Outstanding Private Security Agency by the Civil Security Group in 2002 to being involved in several controversies—brought to the courts in a number of cases—along [...]
Is the culture of volunteerism dying in the Ateneo?
When Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ, took over as the Ateneo’s new president, one of the first—and controversial—changes he implemented was the replacement of the school’s security force.
Three years after multiple suicides rocked the Ateneo, the school has created a system that will stand by the side of those who need most help
A number of personalities have voiced out their views on James Soriano’s controversial column for the Manila Bulletin.
The Philippines maintains a relatively low suicide rate compared to other countries.
In the Philippines, issues of social class have always surrounded language. A lot of times, a considerable number of people from privileged backgrounds often do not feel the need to speak in Filipino, except colloquially, such as in occasions where there is a need to interact with a taho or banana cue vendor. The masses, on the other hand, almost exclusively use the vernacular.
Risky sexual practices underscore the need for greater responsibility.