Fr Roberto "Bobby" C Yap of the Society of Jesus, the 31st President of Ateneo de Manila University
"The coming days, months, and years will be critical to the future of our University, and we are all being called to work together to ensure Ateneo will continue to fulfill its educational mission." From his Address to the University, 1 October 2020
Fr Roberto C Yap SJ
Fr Roberto C Yap SJ is the 31st President of Ateneo de Manila University.
Yap is a Filipino priest, economist, and educator, appointed to the position by the Board of Trustees of Ateneo de Manila University last 3 August 2019. He assumed office 1 August 2020, succeeding Fr Jose Ramon T Villarin SJ, who was president from 2011 to 2020.
(Memo # U2526-084)I am pleased to inform the University community of the suspension of online and onsite work starting at 12 noon on Holy Wednesday, 1 April 2026, to give all employees time and space to prepare for the Easter Triduum.
(Memo # U2526-083) Atty Jaime G Hofileña, Director of the University Legal and Compliance Office (ULCO), will be on leave from 28 March to 1 April 2026.
(Memo # U2526-082) In light of the Philippine government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency as a result of the ongoing fuel crisis and its widespread economic impact, the University is extending its support to employees who are affected by increasing financial pressures at this time.
(Memo # U2526-081) I will be in Rome from 29th March to 6th April 2026 to attend the Board Meeting of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) and observe the Easter Triduum there.
(Memo # U2526-080) I approved the granting of EAGLE and EAGLET Awards to qualified faculty of the Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School for school year 2023-2024.
(Memo # U2526-079) In line with our sustainability initiatives and in solidarity with the nationwide efforts to manage our energy supply, the University community is reminded to exercise prudence in the consumption of energy and financial resources in this period of uncertainty.
(Memo # U2526-078) Ms Maria Teresa D Villanueva, Director of the University Marketing and Communications Office (UMCO), will be on leave from 26 February to 6 March 2026.
(Memo #U2526-077) In light of the unexpected departure of Atty Jose Maria “Joey” G Hofileña, I have appointed a Search Committee for the next Dean of the Ateneo Law School (ALS).