ADNU Bola-Bolahan attracts alumni back to play and help
 The Ateneo de Naga University was filled with basketball aficionados during the holidays as the Ateneo Basketball Program, in partnership with the Silver Jubilarians of HS 83, held the 3rd Ateneo Homecoming Bola-Bolahan, an inter-batch basketball unity games.
Dean of the College of Education presents paper in Singapore
Dr. Arnulfo Aaron R. Reganit, Dean of the College of Education, is one of few presenters from the Philippines in the 2008 APERA International Conference held last November 26-28, 2008 at the National Institute of Education, Singapore.
188 Ignatian heroes pour on rainy December 2;
Dugong Atenista hailed Bicol’s top blood program
The low pressure that brought discouraging rains to the City did not stop the Dugong Atenista 2, but created, instead, a high tide of one hundred and eighty eight (188) new and old Ignatian heroes at the Xavier Hall last December 2 for this year’s second bloodletting activity.
SENIORS’ CAREER DAYS 2008 SUCCESSFULLY HELD
The College Guidance Center - Career Placement Program Office of the University spearheaded this year’s Seniors’ Career Days (SCD) Program dubbed HEADSTART: Meeting the Real World held last November 24-29, 2008.
PAASCU Releases Accreditation Results of ADNU’s Tertiary Programs
In a fax message received on 3 December 2008, the feast day of ADNU’s patron saint - St. Francis Xavier, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) Board of Directors informed the school of the results of the (re)accreditation survey of its tertiary programs Kristoffer S. Laiz places 2nd, leads ADNU Passers in the October 2008 Licensure Exams for Electronics Engineers
In the licensure exams for electronics engineers given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last October 2008, Engr. Kristoffer S. Laiz ranked 2nd with a rating of 90.30% among the top ten examinees. Engr. Laiz graduated with honors last March 2008.
ADNU College of Engineering is 3rd Top Performing School in the November 2008 Licensure Exams for Civil Engineers
With a passing rate of 81.81% (9 of 11 examinees), the College of Engineering of Ateneo de Naga University was cited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the 3rd Top Performing School (with 10 or more examinees) in the licensure exams for Civil Engineers given last 22-23 November 2008. The national passing rate was 34.61%.
College of Education—Outstanding LET Performance, Estefanie S. Vargas, 7th National Placer
 The Board for Professional Teachers released the official results of the 2008 September Licensure Examination for Teachers last November 16, 2008. Out of 58,471 examinees for elementary teaching, only 17,816 (30.469%) passed. There were 18,801 (35.343%) who passed for secondary teaching out of the 53,195 examinees.
[List of LET Passers]
 AdNU faculty, alumni shine
in 27th National Book Award
Books by alumni of this University were named the best books of 2007 in their respective fields during the National Book Award ceremony held at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City last November 15, this year.
Mr. Gerona Talks at Masbate Symposium
Professor Madrid Gerona, a widely acclaimed historian, was the foremost speaker in the three (3) part series of symposium organized by the Diocese of Masbate in collaboration with the Local government Units of the said Province. The event is part of the Province's 2nd Galleon Festival.
Faculty Member of the Psychology Dept. Presents a Paper on “Loob and colors”
Gayle Abonal-Gomez*, a faculty member of the Psychology department and a professional staff at the Center for Psychological Services (CPS) of the University, presented a paper on “Loob and colors” at the 33rd conference of the Samahang Sikolohiyang Pilipino yesterday, 21 November at the Holy Angel University, Pampanga.
Training on Administration of Justice and Promotion of Community Peace in the Barangay in LGU-Cabusao & LGU-Buhi
The Ateneo de Naga University through University Social Involvement Council-Governance Cluster and the Center for Local Governance headed by Dr. Malu C. Barcillano conducted the Training on Administration of Justice and Promotion of Community Peace in the Barangay for the pilot barangays of the Municipalities of Cabusao and Buhi, represented by its Local Chief Executives, Hon. Norberto U. Genova and Hon. Rey P. Lacoste, respectively. This is in accordance with the agreement which surfaced during the Consultation Meeting conducted by the Cluster during the month of May with the stakeholders of the said partner communities.
Training on Barangay Legislation
in LGU-Calabanga and LGU-Sagñay
The Training on Barangay Legislation was identified to be one of the two capability-building activities needed by the following partner communities of the University: Cabusao, Calabanga and Sagñay.
BCSS and PSEP Management Reporting in LGU-Sorsogon City
 The Ateneo de Naga University-Center for Local Governance (AdNU-CLG) as commissioned by The Asia Foundation (TAF) to implement the Public Service Excellence, Ethics and Accountability Program (PSEEAP) in Sorsogon City conducted the Training on Basic Customer Service Skills (BCSS) on November 5-6, 2008 at the City Hall. The said activity is part of the TAF's project on Localizing Counter Corruption in Six Cities in Luzon and Visayas
AdNU Theology Department hosted “The 3rd All Ateneo and Xavier University RS/Theology Faculty Conference”
Theology Department hosted the 3rd All-Ateneo and Xavier University RS/ Theology Faculty conference last October 28-30, 2008 at Richard Michael Fernando, S.J. Conference Hall with the theme: “Strengthening the Formative Role of the Theology Department in Jesuit Universities”. The event was participated in by Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Xavier University , Ateneo de Davao University, and Ateneo de Naga University.
AdNU hosts Buklod Atenista Silver Anniversary
 Twenty-three Atenean Leaders participated in the recent 25th Buklod Atenista Leaders’ Summit held last October 23-27, 2008. Being the host school this year, Ateneo de Naga University opened its doors to the delegates coming from the five Ateneo Universities around the country. Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU), and Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), each sent three student leaders as their representatives. Last year’s host, Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan, managed to send five representatives and Ateneo de Naga University completed the delegation with nine representatives.
A-WILLers go counter clockwise,declare ‘Together, Every Atenean Achieves Magis’
While most students today prefer to take the normal clockwise direction for ease and convenience, forty-three student leaders have chosen to go counter clockwise, determined to quash apathy and mediocrity.
They called themselves one Team Ateneo, a powerhouse of Ignatian student leaders from different co-curricular, extracurricular, volunteer and athletic organizations, fusing their respective organizations, with their Mission-Visions and great desires, and justifying the truest essence of the theme: “Team Ateneo: Together, Every Atenean Achieves Magis” during the Workshop on Ignatian Leadership for Life (A-Will) Teambuilding for Student Leaders last Oct. 20-22, 2008 at the Arrupe Retreat Center.
Sarung Banggi sa Arrupe
Watching young men and women rant and rave their way through rhythmic voices and body movements was like the classic watching of sunset at Ateneo’s backyard. Last October 29, 2008, 13 out-of-school youth from pilot barangays of the University’s 4 partner municipalities, together with Teatro Dignos and University Choir members finally delivered their message to their respective community leaders in a melodramatic but hard-hitting presentation at Arrupe Convention Hall to cap the alternative packaging workshop portion of Youth Speak Project.
AdNU-CLG Implements SIW In Sorsogon City
 On October 15-16, 2008, the Ateneo de Naga University-Center for Local Governance (AdNU-CLG) conducted the Service Improvement Workshop (SIW) in Sorsogon City as part of the implementation of the Public Service Excellence, Ethics and Accountability Program (PSEEAP). This activity was commissioned by The Asia Foundation (TAF) as part of their project on Localizing Counter Corruption in Six Cities in Luzon and Visayas.
Student Ambassadors sponsor Finals Night
The Ateneo Student Ambassadors (ASA) presented a night of dancing to 255 college students at the Xavier Hall last October 19, Sunday.
A simple program was prepared, beginning with a Welcome Message from Fr. Joel Tabora. The school song, "Regnum Dei," followed Fr. President's speech. A brief orientation on what the program was for and all about was then given by Mr. Karl Llorin, who was also the emcee for the night.
Awarding of the COE for Teacher Education held at SEAMEO INNOTECH
 The selection of the Second Round of Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development for Teacher Education has concluded and that the Ateneo de Naga University made it as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education.The awarding ceremony was held on October 9, 2008 at the SEAMEO-IINOTECH, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.
ACLC Sponsors One-day Conference on its 8th Year Anniversary
 On its 8th anniversary year, the Ateneo Child Learning Center sponsored a one-day conference with the theme: Integrating Music and Movements in the Early Grades. The seminar- workshop was held at the Instructional Media Center from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. It was attended by 87 teachers in the early grades from various schools in the Region.
AdNU - Media Studies Students Hold Photo Exhibit
Students, faculty members, and administrators trekked to AdNU's Xavier Hall last October 6, 2008 to view a total of sixty one (61) entries in the 2008 Streaks of Light Photo Exhibit. This week-long activity was organized by the CC21 Basic Photography Students of the AdNU – Media Studies Department.
Atenean wins Bikol’s most prestigious literary prize
Mr. Jerome Hipolito of AdNU's College of Education emerged as one of the winners in the Poetry Category of the 5th Premio Tomas Arejola Para sa Literaturang Bikolnon held at the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary last September 13, 2008.
Get Involved
This was the University Social Involvement Council's call which was echoed by thirty-eight (38) in-and- out-of-school youth from various schools and remote barangays in Camarines Sur. These young women and men gathered last September 27 and 28 at the Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) of Ateneo de Naga University for a focus group discussion and training activity.
USIC-GOVERNANCE CLUSTER and CLG facilitate the BPPBW in SAGÑAY
The Ateneo de Naga University Social Involvement Council (USIC) – Governance Cluster and Center for Local Governance (CLG) under the leadership of Dr. Malu C. Barcillano, facilitated the simultaneous Barangay Participatory Planning & Budgeting Workshops (BPPBW) in the five (5) pilot barangays in Sagñay, Camarines Sur last September 10-11, 2008.
ADNU-CLG conducts Service Audit Workshop in Sorsogon City
In line with the implementation of the Public Service Excellence, Ethics and Accountability Program (PSEEAP) under The Asia Foundation (TAF) and the British Embassy Strategic Programme Fund (BESPF), the Ateneo de Naga University-Center for Local Governance (ADNU-CLG) conducted the Service Audit Workshop in Sorsogon City last August 26-27, 2008 and the Coaching on the Implementation of the Customer Feedback Instruments on August 28, 2008.
Commerce Dean and Chairpersons attend
the Asian Regional Meeting of IAJBS
Dr. Debbie Abiog-Adriano, the Dean of the College of Commerce, together with Mrs. Helenita Q. Ruiz and Ms. Maria Cristina M. Delos Santos, the Chairpersons for Accountancy and Business Administration respectively, attended the Asian Regional Meeting of the International Association of Jesuit Business Schools (IAJBS) last August 31 to September 3, 2008 at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU). This was the first-ever Regional Meeting of the Deans of Jesuit Business Schools in Asia. The main objective of the meeting was to establish connections and see if there are any opportunities for collaboration within the Jesuit network.
Dr. Reganit re-elected as Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE) President
The College of Education jointly sponsored the 2008 PAFTE General Assembly held on August 29, 2008 at the Consuelo Madrigal Amphitheater, Ateneo de Naga University. Attended by about a hundred participants from 73 teacher training institutions in
the region, Dr. Angelita D. Romero, Academic Vice President of the Philippine Normal University, as keynote speaker discussed Quality Innovations in Teaching and Learning. The conference aimed to: (1) enhance better understanding and knowledge of innovative teaching and learning practices (2) encourage opportunities for adoption and adaptation of innovative teaching and learning methodologies and (3) facilitate networking and exchange of experience among teachers, teacher educators, and policy makers to increase the level of professionalism.
USIC Governance Cluster and CLG conduct training on Brgy. Legislation in Cabusao
The Governance Cluster of the University Social Involvement Council (USIC) conducted a training on Barangay Legislation to the Local Government Unit of Cabusao represented by its Local Chief Executive, Hon. Norberto Genova, last September 1-2, 2008. The training was attended by the Sangguniang Barangay officials of the following five (5) pilot barangays: Barcelonita, Biong, Castillo, Pandan and Sta. Cruz.
AdNU-MPA Students Conduct BPPBW in Calabanga, Camarines Sur
The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) students (Aprils Fe Serrano, Janice Noblefranca, Dinah Jamer, Emerson De Vera, Neopito Tipay, Jr., Michaengelo Severa, Pia Eirene Abengoza, Maria Gladys Consuelo Tipanero and Celeste Dizon) enrolled in PA-204 - Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Systems Analysis under Ms. Arrieth Genoveva O. Miranda and Dr. Malu C. Barcillano conducted a series of Barangay Participatory Planning and Budgeting Workshops (BPPBW) in Calabanga, Camarines Sur.
AdNU-CLG starts PSEEAP workshops in Sorsogon City
The AdNU Center for Local Governance (CLG) was commissioned by The Asia Foundation (TAF) to implement the Public Service Excellence, Ethics and Accountability Program (PSEEAP) in Sorsogon City. The said program was made possible though the generous support of the British Embassy Strategic Programme Fund (SPF) under the Localizing Counter Corruption in Six Cities in Luzon and Visayas project implemented byTAF.
Oxford University Student Visits AdNU
Ms. Padmini Iyer, a sophomore from Oxford University , recently visited Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU) for an internship under the University Social Involvement Council and the Knowledge for Development Center . She arrived on July 21 and stayed up to August 15, 2008.
 ADNU Psychologist participates
in the Young Scientists Program 2008 in Berlin
Dr. Rufino Llagas Ramos III is one of the 51 scholars and the only Filipino who participated in the Young Scientists Program (YSP) of the XXIX International Congress of Psychology (ICP 2008) held at the International Congress Centrum in Berlin, Germany last July 20-25, 2008.
Mr. Kristian Cordero Bags 2008 NCCA Writers Prize for Poetry
Mr. Kristian S. Cordero, a faculty member of AdNU's Social Sciences Department, won the 2008 National Commission for Culture and the Arts ( NCCA ) Prize for Poetry for his project dubbed Segunda Mano.
OSA spearheads Alternative SONA, launches Ateneo Student Awareness and Action Program
More than 800 students, faculty and staff of the University community trooped to the Xavier Hall for the highly anticipated Alternative State of the Nation Address and live telecast of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s SONA spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs.
AdNU's College of Nursing Holds 3rd Capping Ceremony
The College of Nursing (CoN) of Ateneo de Naga University held its 3rd Capping, Pinning and Candle – Lighting Ceremony last July 28, 2008 with the theme “Ignatian Nurses: For Greater Excellence in Service... For God's Greater Glory”.
AdNU Hosts Caceres Clergy Assembly
The July Caceres Clergy Assembly, a montly fellowship of all the priests under the Archdiocese of Caceres, was held last July 29, 2008 at the Ateneo de Naga University.
This month's assembly began at 10 a.m. with a Morning Praise at the Christ the King University Church . The usual business meeting then followed at the Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Convention Center after which a sumptuous lunch was served. A raffle, with desktop computers, television sets, water dispensers, and mountain bikes as major prizes, capped the affair.
ADNU Pioneer Nursing Batch Garners
70% passing rate on 2008 Board Exams
Pioneer Nursing batch of ADNU made an impressive mark on the University’s reputation as a school offering Nursing Education. Sixty-four (64) out of ninety-two (92) examinees from the College of Nursing passed the June 2008 Nursing Board Exams, garnering a total of seventy percent (70%) passing rate. This is twenty-seven marks above the national passing rate of forty-three percent (43%).
AdNU “Little Men and Women for Others” give to Iloilo
 In response to the call for generosity and solidarity for the victims of Typhoon Frank, the Ateneo Child Learning Center took part in the University’s appeal. Donations coming from parents and children were overwhelming.
Last Friday, July 4, 2008, the ACLC students together with their teachers went to CCD and dropped off the gifts that were gathered, used clothes, blankets, slippers, shoes, canned goods, noodles, medicines and cash.
They have truly experienced the joy of giving to our fellowmen in Iloilo, indeed we have molded little men and women for others.
Dr. Cristina P. Lim is chosen as API Senior Fellow for 2008-2009
Dr. Cristina P. Lim, Director of the Ateneo Social Science Research Center was selected as one of the 27 recipients of the prestigious Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Fellowship for the year 2008-2009. She is one of the four Filipinos chosen. Other recipients came from Indonesia (6), Japan (5), and Thailand (6).
The Nippon Foundation for Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Program is now on its 8th year. To date, it has funded 220 API Fellows, approximately 40 members from each member country – Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Dr. Lim is among the API Senior Fellows who has established an impressive track record as a public intellectual. She will conduct a research on “Women in the Fishery Sector in Asia” from July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 in three countries, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The last time that Ateneo de Naga University produced an API Fellow was when Rudyard C. Pesimo was selected last 2004.
 AdNU Celebrates its Autonomous Status
It was high-power festivity for the Ateneo de Naga University on June 17, 2008 as the entire University celebrated its new autonomous status. That had come on June 2 when the Commission on High Education in an en banc resolution declared the Ateneo de Naga University autonomous for five years under CMO 52, s. 2006. It also declared the Ateneo’s College of Education a new Center of Excellence for Teacher Education.
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CHED Grants Autonomous Status to ADNU;
College of Education is Center of Excellence
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted autonomous status to the Ateneo de Naga University last June 2, 2008 and designated its College of Education as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education. The news was relayed to AdNU President, Fr. Joel E. Tabora, S.J. by CHED Commissioner Nenalyn Defensor.
In accordance with RA 7722, CHED supervises nationwide some 1,500 private higher education institutions (PHEIs) offering some 978 academic programs with combined enrollment of over 1.6 million students. The sheer scope of this mandate led CHED, beginning in 2001, to rationalize its supervision by implementing progressive deregulation through the grant of deregulated or autonomous status to deserving PHEIs. At present, the selection of deregulated or autonomous PHEIs is based on three general criteria, namely: (1) long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation, (2) commitment to excellence as evidenced by accreditation of academic programs and presence of Centers of Development or Excellence and other quality assurance indicators, and (3) sustainability and viability of operations. |
