TALAB or Talakayang Alay sa Bayan is a once-a-year, Alternative Class Program that aims to inspire students of the Loyola Schools to contemplate on the nation’s pressing issues of today and tomorrow. TALAB showcases a wide range of alternative classes featuring different topics from renowned speakers across the country. From topics such as Agrarian Reform to Gender Equality, Ateneans are given the freedom to attend the classes that suit their discipline and pique their interest.
The event’s name, which roughly stands for “discourse for the nation,” reinforces Ateneo’s active role in the national situation. It signifies action to conduct discourse relevant to what is happening in the country.
Meanwhile, the event’s abbreviation TALAB, which means “to penetrate, respond, or affect,” showcases the event’s goal to encourage students to take aim and respond to the different challenges and issues facing the nation and the world.