Ateneo de Manila University Basic Education is envisioned to be a Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit educational institution that forms servant-leaders who have an intimate and faithful relationship with Christ, are competent in every aspect, compassionate with others, with a well-formed conscience, and a commitment to serve the country and the global community.
Ateneo de Manila Basic Education aims to hone and enrich one’s talents and character through structures and age-appropriate opportunities guided by the Ignatian tradition and pedagogy.
This year’s awards coincide with the 50th anniversary of Fr Pedro Arrupe’s groundbreaking “men for others” speech, an important call that Jesuit universities all over the world heeded and took to heart