Ateneo, Samar to work together in forming ethical local leaders
30 Oct 2025
QUEZON CITY – Last October 30, the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), through the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), entered into a partnership with the Provincial Government of Samar to develop ethical servant leaders and strengthen good governance in the province.
AdMU President Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ, and Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan formalized the collaboration through a memorandum of agreement. ASoG Dean Dr. Jennifer “Apple” Oreta, together with representatives from the provincial government, witnessed the signing. Also instrumental in the partnership was ASoG Professor of Praxis Retired PLTGEN Cesar Hawthorne Binag.
“Malaking tulong na ma-capacitate ang ating local leaders. On top of the knowledge that they have, madadagdagan pa. [It is a big help to capacitate our local leaders. On top of the knowledge they already have, it will be further enhanced],” Governor Tan said.
She also expressed her appreciation for the partnership as an investment to empower provincial personnel in public service to become key drivers of sustainable development in the future. “Everyone who will be involved in this project is excited,” Governor Tan shared.
Highlighting the importance of strengthening good governance in the country, AdMU President Fr. Yap said that local governments play a vital role in fostering responsible and responsive governance.
“Local governments are at the frontlines of development. By working with partners like Samar, we hope to form leaders who will shape a culture of integrity and innovation in governance,” he said.
Through the partnership, qualified provincial personnel can pursue the Master in Public Management (MPM) program as well as short courses offered by the ASoG Executive Education. The MPM is a professional post-graduate degree that aims to build the capacity of students to achieve the broader goals of nation-building through ethical leadership and good governance in public service.
“This partnership reflects the mission of the school, that we should not only be forming leaders and leading reforms, but also working to transform governance that is responsive, participatory, and transparent to its people,” Dean Oreta said during the signing.
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