Xavier University officially bridged the gap between the classroom and the community with its inaugural Hackathon Bootcamp and Pitching Event. As a highlight of the Research Month celebration, the event challenged five interdisciplinary teams to use "Filipinnovation"—the blend of creativity and research—to solve real-world problems. The event was organized by...

Xavier University officially launched its 2025-2026 Research Month on 13 April 2026, with a flagship opening program titled “Filipinnovation.” The month-long celebration, themed “Research and Innovation for the Common Good: Nurturing Legacies and Serving Communities,” serves as a strategic milestone as the University approaches its Centennial Year. The program opened with...

By:James B Abbu XU’s Ateneo Philosophy Club (APC), in collaboration with the Social Involvement and Advocacy Program (SIAP), implemented the Philosophy for Children Project, introducing children to philosophical ideas through engaging games on 18 April 2026 at the Community-Based IKP Center of the Philippine Island Kids International Foundation, Inc. (PIKIFI), Zion...

Project Banwag centered on the quiet courage of young volunteers who, despite their fears, stepped forward to teach children in their communities. Launched by the XU Night School Program – ALS (XUNSP-ALS) in collaboration with the Social Involvement and Advocacy Program (SIAP) of Social Development, the project was carried out...

Mr Sabal during his plenary talk titled “Economic Integration at the Peripheries” at the Economic Integration Session of theAPEC Youth Scholars Forum in Shenzhen, China. XU Assistant Professor of Economics Mr Jhon Louie B Sabal served as one of the two Philippine representatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Study Centers Consortium (ASCC) Youth...

Participants of the Round Table Discussion on Green Spaces Guidelinesheld at the American Corner Lecture Space, XU Main Campus In line with Xavier University’s commitment to sustainability and integral ecology, a Round Table Discussion (RTD) on proposed Green Spaces Guidelines was held on 25 March 2026 at the American Corner Lecture...

Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan successfully conducted a comprehensive campus fire drill for Cluster A, demonstrating a high level of preparedness and achieving an overall performance rating of 4.1 out of 5 (Very Satisfactory). Organized by the University’s Safety and Security Office with the strong support from the Office of...

By: Zsarlette Alanne A Cabana, MAERS Center Intern In partnership with the Philippine Jesuit Refugee Service, the Xavier University - Mckeough Advancement for Environment, Resilience, and Sustainability Center successfully planted mangrove seedings during their first mangrove planting last 9 and 10 April 2026 in Kinoguitan and Balingasag. Volunteers work with the locals...

Xavier University (XU) recently concluded a high-impact replication training for the SPARK-COIL Project, a key initiative under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) program. The event was held from 22 to 23 April 2026 and it focused on "Designing and Planning Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)," equipping educators...

Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan has opened a meaningful avenue to reach and support communities most affected by the ongoing crisis through XU BIYAHEnihan: Emergency Relief Assistance for Public Transport Drivers and Vulnerable Families. Spearheaded by the Social Involvement and Advocacy Program (SIAP) under the XU Social Development Cluster,...