For Day 1, the meeting was attended by the ADDU School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and KAHE Faculty of Arts, Science, and Humanities (FASH). ADDU-SAS was represented by its Dean – Dr. Renante Pilapil, together with his Assistant Deans and Department Chairpersons. On the other hand, KAHE-FASH was represented by its R&D and Industry Relations Dean -Dr. V. Parthasararthy, FASH Dean – Dr. N.V. Balaji, and their colleagues from various departments.

The next day, the GFL was attended by the ADDU School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) and KAHE Faculties of Engineering and Architecture. ADDU-SEA was represented by its Dean – Engr. Randell Espina, together with the school’s department chairpersons. Meanwhile, KAHE was represented by Prof. Dr. G. K. D. Prasanna Venkatesan – Dean of its Faculty of Engineering and Ar. P. Kathiravan – Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, joined by the department heads of their faculties.

Through this back-to-back GFL, the two institutions were able to share their respective program offerings, existing international partnerships, and available resources. They were also able to identify possible programs and activities for collaboration such as Joint Research, Student and Faculty Mobility, and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). 

With a Memorandum of Understanding underway, the partnership between ADDU and KAHE is strengthened through the series of meetings and discussions done through the Global Faculty Lounge.

The success of the first Conference on Healing and Reconciliation entitled: “Walking and Working Together in Healing and Reconciliation” conducted last 14 August 2019 in Davao City, warranted a second iteration that would further deepen the stakeholders’ understanding of and commitment to the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and its great significance to Mindanao peacebuilding. 

In the second Conference on Healing and Reconciliation conducted on April 25 - 26, 2022, the special role of the government through the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) was highlighted, especially given its renewed vision of peacebuilding as guided by the principles of Document on Human Fraternity. The conference was an opportunity for mutual cooperation within diverse communities of practice, for meaningful discussion on business involvement in peace, and for deeper understanding of the Dialogue of Life as demonstrated by the late Bishop Bienvenido Tudtud, former Bishop of the Prelature of Marawi in Mindanao who pioneered the efforts of reconciliation and interreligious dialogue between Christians and Muslims, through his life and work. 

In this dialogue assembly, we gathered participants from the academe, government, media, peace centers/CSOs, religious, women, indigenous peoples, and youth sectors.

The Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) bagged 1st place in the recently concluded 2022 Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) Innovative Awards-Regional level. This activity was initiated by the Commission on Higher Education Region XI according to RA 7722 and EO No. 66, S. 2018, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994” and “Institutionalizing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy”.

The activity showcases the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) strategies and innovative programs and projects related to drug prevention, education, and drug use control. The criteria for judging include the following: (1) policies and structures installed within the organization, (2) the programs and projects implemented in the university and partner communities, (3) anti-illegal drugs extension and outreach services, and (4) the conduct of anti-illegal drugs related research. Aside from submitting supporting documents, participating HEIs have to submit a 5-minute video presenting all their anti-illegal drugs initiatives and innovative strategies.

ADDU was awarded 1st place among the top three of the eight HEIs submitted entries. The award ceremony took place at the CHED XI Conference Hall on April 25, 2022. Ms. Mary Grace P. Monocillo, MSSW, RSW, Director of the Center Against Illegal Drugs, received the award on behalf of Fr. Joel E. Tabora, SJ, ADDU University President.

The ADDU Community extends its gratitude to Dr. Patria V. Manalaysay
for 22 meaningful years of service in the university as the
Dean of the School of Nursing. 


She is one of the pillars of the School of Nursing, founding the school that was once
under the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department. 

Under her leadership and care, the School of Nursing flourished
in formation, instruction, research, and engagement. 

 Daghang salamat, Ma’am Pat!