Alumni
Matanglawin serves not just as a student paper, but also as an excellent training ground for advocacy work. Many of its alumni have gone on to practice journalism; others have crossed over into the arts and academe.
Former Ateneo president Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, SJ was also instrumental in the founding of Matanglawin at the height of the Marcos regime. Noted alumni who have followed him to the priesthood include current Philippine Jesuit Provincial Fr. Jose Magadia, S.J., Fr. Albert Alejo, S.J. and current Jesuit Communications head Fr. Emmanuel "Nono" Alfonso, S.J.
Its alumni include the current editor-in-chief of FHM Philippines, Allan Madrilejos; the managing editor of Newsbreak Magazine, Chay Hofileña; and numerous recipients of Palanca Awards, including Mikael de Lara Co.
Noted alumni who became academicians include Dr. Agustin Martin Rodriguez, current chairperson of the Ateneo de Manila University's Department of Philosophy, Dr. Benjamin Tolosa, former chairperson of the Department of Political Science, and up-and-coming history instructors Aaron Rom Moralina and Michael Pante.
Similarly, many Matanglawin alumni have been at the forefront of progressive groups. Recently, they have included College Editors Guild of the Philippines officers like former Editor-in-Chief for 2007–2009 Mark Benedict Lim as Vice-President for Luzon from 2008 to 2009.
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