On Point

Amid threats against activists under Duterte’s administration, artists still continue to take a stand by holding artistic campaigns to express their dissent. In this episode, we look into how the Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) moves towards its goal of holding the administration accountable through online art-sharing and physical protests.

Join us as we go On Point with CAP's Chairperson Bibeth Orteza.

From behind our screens, making a mark might look different as we continue to spend time away from campus. In this episode, we discuss what it truly means to “make a mark” throughout one’s University stay as we continue to navigate these unprecedented times. Join us as we go On Point with the Loyola Schools’ Most Outstanding Individual for AY 2020-2021 Cristina Batalla.

Food is not only a means of personal survival, but it is also a tool that ensures the survival of culture, traditions, and identities. With the increasing number of “fusion” cuisines and the growing discourse on what “authentic food” really means, exploring the way our identities are tied with food becomes more relevant than ever. Join us as we go On Point with the person behind one of the go-to restaurants of Filipinos,  Mary Grace Dimacali of Mary Grace Café.

A year has passed since ABS-CBN was last heard on free TV and radio. Seen by many as an attack on press freedom, the shutdown is said to have a chilling effect on other news organizations and journalists. In this episode, we look into how ABS-CBN continues with its mission to provide news, entertainment and public service to the Filipino people, despite its limited reach and resources.  Join us as we go On Point with ABS-CBN Broadcast Journalist Jeff Canoy.

Papaya soap, whitening lotions, and Glutathione drips. There seem to be endless ways to achieve fair skin in the Philippines. In this episode, we sit down with Morena the Label founder Ayn Bernos to talk about the growing movement that challenges Eurocentric beauty standards in the Philippines and social media’s role in empowering dark-skinned Filipinos. Join us as we go On Point with Ayn Bernos.

In this episode, Health Sciences Program Director Genejane M. Adarlo, MD, PhD, DPBO, discusses how the Loyola Schools plans to strengthen its medicine-related courses as it produces the next generation of healthcare workers. We also discuss the learning implications of this remote learning system, as well as the University’s plans to work around these challenges and ensure excellent education amid the pandemic. Join us as we go On Point with Dr. Adarlo.

From Cardi B’s WAP to Netflix’s Sex Education, pop culture and media have clearly welcomed the sex-positive movement with open arms. In this episode, we’ll be dissecting sex beyond the scientific sense as we determine where to draw the line when we talk about ‘sexy time.’ Join us as we go On Point with Now Open PH founders Trisha O’Bannon and Cai Antonio. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the waste management crisis by increasing the need for single-use items. With the country having doubled urban waste generation in four years, what can Filipinos do to access more ways to live sustainably? Humble Sustainability Co-Founder Niña Mirabueno Opida gives her thoughts on this question and more. Join us as we go On Point with Ms. Opida.

The Ateneo tries to mold its students into “men and women for others” through the privilege they hold. In this episode, we take a closer look into what the Atenean privilege entails and how Ateneans can be better involved in social issues. Join us as we go On Point with Ateneo Class of 2019 Valedictorian Hya Bendaña (AB MEC ‘19).

This Valentine’s Day season, we have a special lineup prepared to talk about love in real life and on the silver screen. Join us as we go On Point with Glenn and Jeje Quizon, Louie Julian of the Theology Department, filmmaker Nestor Abrogena, and film director Jared Joven. 

Editor’s note: These interviews were originally recorded last February 2020.