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Harnessing multidisciplinary perspectives, we develop innovative thinking and interventions that enable human flourishing and contribute to equitable and inclusive societies.

RGLSOSS News & Features

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Leadership Appointments in the Higher Education Cluster in School Year 2026-2027 (HE Memo#Y4.06)

HE Memo#Y4.06 14 February 2026 TO: The Higher Education Cluster and Central Administration Offices FROM: [Sgd] Maria Luz C Vilches, PhD Vice President for Higher...

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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).

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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.

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Excellence Awards for SY 2023-2024 (Memo # U2526-068)

(Memo # U2526-068) I am pleased to open the nomination for the Excellence Awards for the following categories:

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Advisory against individuals falsely representing themselves as authorized officials or agents of Ateneo-CPO

Ateneo de Manila University, through its Central Purchasing Office (CPO), wishes to warn the public, business partners, and non-accredited suppliers against individuals or groups falsely...

Bopeep Saloma-Akpedonu

New Vice President for Higher Education (Memo # U2526-067)

(Memo # U2526-067) I am pleased to announce that at its meeting on 7 February 2026, the Ateneo de Manila Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr Czarina A Saloma-Akpedonu as the next Vice President for Higher Education (VPHE) for a 3-year term from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029.

Departments & Programs

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Chinese Studies
Magisterial Lecture taping at Hyundai Hall, Arete
Communication
LS classroom
Development Studies
Professional Schools Library stacks
Economics
Pathway to Rizal Library First Pacific Hall
European Studies
LS quad 1
History
Migratory egret on campus
Japanese Studies
Path between RL and SOH
Korean Studies
University Road
Political Science
Social Sciences Building
Psychology
Loyola Heights campus in the morning, December 2021
Sociology and Anthropology

Events

Ash Wednesday

Mass

Holy Mass: Ash Wednesday

Wed, 05 Mar 2025

Church of the Gesù, Ateneo de Manila University

“All go to one place. All are from the dust...
Ateneo Seminar 2

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Households’ Preferences for Alternative Renewable Energy Technologies: An Attribute-based Choice Experiment Survey in Metro Manila, Philippines

Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Online

The study examines Metro Manila households' willingness to pay for...
Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Mass at Gesù

Mass

Chinese New Year Thanksgiving Mass at Gesù

Fri, 07 Feb 2025

Church of the Gesù, Ateneo de Manila University

Everyone is invited to the Chinese New Year Festival Thanksgiving...
Ateneo Seminar 1

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Institutional Arrangements, Community Ties and Remittance Rural Hometown Investing: A Mixed Methods Study in Two Philippine Municipalities

Wed, 05 Feb 2025

Online

The study explores how foreign remittances can drive economic development...
Mary for You

Mass

Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Church of the Gesù, Ateneo de Manila University

Ateneo is also called The University of the Immaculate Conception...
HRep-Ateneo 13

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Productivity-Enhancing Research & Development: Public Spending and Institutions

Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Online

The research, Productivity-Enhancing Research & Development: Public Spending and Institutions...