Ateneo's Commitment to Holistic Development: The Blue Eagle Gym and Moro Lorenzo Sports Center

At the core of Ateneo's mission is a commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 3—promoting good health and well-being for all. The University emphasizes the vital link between a healthy body and a sound mind, embodied by the principle "mens sana in corpore sano."

Blue Eagle Gym (BEG)

Ateneo provides its students and the broader community with sports facilities to achieve this goal. Among these, the Blue Eagle Gym stands out as a premier basketball venue that molds our varsity players into champions. The historic gym has not only served as a home court for Ateneans but has also witnessed the struggles that shaped Atenean athletes into champions. UAAP teams like volleyball, judo, table tennis, baseball, fencing, chess, track and field, and the Blue Babble Battalion all hold their practices in various rooms within the Blue Eagle Gym. Non-UAAP varsity teams, such as the Ateneo Rowing Team and the Aikido Club, also conduct training and conditioning sessions here. The countless hours spent within the gym's walls have instilled a work ethic in these athletes that extends far beyond sports.

More than just a practice arena, the Blue Eagle Gym has hosted numerous competitions. It has been the venue for many UAAP indoor sports, including basketball, chess, taekwondo, table tennis, judo, and volleyball. The recently established Premier Volleyball League, featuring current and former Atenean volleyball icons, has also held matches in this historic gym.

While Ateneo students can access the gym free of charge, the public can also enjoy its facilities for a nominal fee. The newly renovated Blue Eagle Gym will feature additional basketball and volleyball courts, allowing more teams to train simultaneously. These courts complement the main FIBA-compliant court, reserved for major games. Enhanced training facilities, including an indoor track, will also be available, ensuring that athletes, students, staff, alumni and professional teams can continue training, even during the rainy season.

Moro Lorenzo Sports Center

The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center further highlights Ateneo's dedication to holistic well-being, playing a crucial role within the university community and extending its hospitality to notable visitors, such as teams from the Philippine Basketball Association. Through its sports facilities, Ateneo invites athletes, enthusiasts, and visionaries to unite in the pursuit of excellence, blending physical fitness with mental well-being.

Provision of Healthy and Affordable Food Choices for All on Campus

Ateneo de Manila University promotes access to healthy and affordable food through the phased rollout of its Healthy Cafeteria Initiative. Following consultations in 2023 and stakeholder engagement in early 2024, the University put in place a policy framework aligned with national standards, including DepEd, CHED, and relevant nutrition laws. These policies guide how food is prepared, served, and regulated across campus.

Initial measures were introduced during the soft launch from April to June 2024, including portion control, sugar regulation, nutrition labeling, and clear menu requirements. Food concessionaires are also required to offer at least one healthier and affordable option. The initiative goes beyond meal provision by incorporating food fortification, regulating the sale and promotion of unhealthy food items, and offering balanced “healthy set meals” based on the Pinggang Pinoy model. Full implementation began in August 2024, expanding access across campuses and ensuring that students, faculty, and staff, including scholars, can access nutritious and reasonably priced meals.

To ensure that services continue to improve, the Office for Food Safety and Quality Assurance (OFSQA) regularly conducts nutrition audits and annual policy reviews. It also gathers feedback from the community through the Cafeteria Customer Feedback Form. Since its launch in SY 2023–2024, this survey has helped guide improvements in food quality and service. For the upcoming SY 2025–2026 year-end evaluation, the survey has been streamlined based on user feedback. The updated survey is scheduled for release in March 2026.