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.
Dr Alfredo RA ‘Alran’ Bengzon (20 October 1935 – 3 March 2026 ) (Memo U2526-076)
(Memo #U2526-076) With deep sadness, we inform the University community of the passing of Dr Alfredo RA ‘Alran’ Bengzon on 3 March 2026.
Initial Ranks of Faculty in the Senior High School (Memo U2526-075)
(Memo #U2526-075) I am pleased to announce that upon the recommendation of the Senior High School Committee on Faculty Rank and Permanent Appointment and the endorsement of the Vice President for Basic Education, I am approving the initial ranks of the following faculty members in the Senior High School:
Deadline Extended for Nominations for the 2026 Traditional University Awards (Memo U2526-074)
(Memo U2526-074) In the spirit of recognizing those who have been a transformative force in society, the Honors and Awards Committee of the President of Ateneo de Manila University is inviting nominations for the Traditional University Awards.
Atty Jose Maria G Hofileña (27 September 1961 – 26 February 2026) (Memo U2526-073)
(Memo U2526-073) It is with deep sadness that we inform the University community of the passing of Atty Jose Maria “Joey” G Hofileña, Dean of the Ateneo Law School on 26 February 2026.
Officer-in-Charge, University Marketing and Communications Office (Memo U2526-072)
(Memo # U2526-072) 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.
Deanship of the Dr Rosita G Leong School of Social Sciences (Memo # U2526-071)
(Memo # U2526-071) Following the appointment of Dr Czarina A Saloma-Akpedonu as the new Vice President for Higher Education effective 1 June 2026, I have formed a Search Committee for the next Dean of the Dr Rosita G Leong School of Social Sciences (RGLSOSS).
Sustainable University Master Plan (Memo # U2526-070)
(Memo # U2526-070) I am pleased to announce that at its regular meeting held on 15 November 2025, the Ateneo de Manila Board of Trustees approved the Sustainable University Master Plan.
Promotion of Faculty in the Junior High School (Memo # U2526-069)
(Memo # U2526-069) I am pleased to announce that upon the recommendation of the Junior High School Committee on Faculty Rank and Permanent Appointment and the endorsement of the Vice President for Basic Education, I am approving the promotion of the following faculty members in the Junior High School effective 1 June 2025: