About the Magis Awards
“Magis Awards” is an annual search for outstanding projects, student organizations and individuals who demonstrate Ignatian ideals of service and excellence. The recipients of the awards are honored for fostering collaboration and unity with organizations and institutions within and outside the university. As a way of 
contributing to national development, the search challenges the XU community to engage in community projects and commit to the civic purpose of their chosen fields.
Providing exemplars of laudable service, “Magis Awards” builds the University’s sense of efficacy and social responsibility. The search ensures that the path undertaken by members of the university community is geared towards educating and helping others in the context of poverty, corruption, political crisis, and other relevant social issues. The search encourages innovative solutions, new technologies, sustainable development, and social mobilization.
Through the efforts of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the Review and Recognition Committee (RRC) in partnership with Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts (XCCA), National Service Training Program (NSTP), University Athletics Office (UAO), Guidance and Counseling Office (GCO), and the Office of Mission and Ministry (OMM), “Magis Awards” has emerged as the university’s premiere award-giving body. Through the years, it has shown that no matter how simple or modest the undertakings, they build hope and effect change for the better not only at XU but also in the larger community.
St Francis Xavier Exemplar Awardees
Individual Awards
1. Jean Trisha de Vera Abao
Awardee, Ten Outstanding Finance Students
Junior Confederation of Finance Associations – Philippines (JCFAP)
24 January 2015, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
2. Jerica Joy Baiño
Delegate, Nestle Management Immersion for Leadership Excellence (MILE)
Nestle Philippines Inc
23-25 October 2014, Nestle Center, Makati City
Delegate, 12th American Chamber of Commerce – Business Orientation Program
American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
2-11 May 2014, Makati City
3. Marie Danica Pagaran Busa
Delegate, Ateneo Student Leades Assembly (ASLA)
Ateneo de Manila University
31 October 2014, Quezon City
4. Justin John Gabor
2nd Place, 2014 Junior Black Belt National Tournament
Japan Karate Association – Asia Pilipinas Inc
21 September 2014, University of San Carlos, Cebu City
5. Cori Liwan
3rd Place, Individual Kumite, University Games 2014
University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
6. Lloyd Martin Luyao
Delegate, Ateneo Student Leaders Assembly (ASLA)
Ateneo de Manila University
31 October 2015, Quezon City
7. C/Ltc Jan Rogie Macandili
2014 Armed Forces of the Philippines ROTC Male Cadet of the Year
Armed Forces of the Philippines Office of the Chief of Staff
18 December 2014, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
2014 Philippine Air Force Cadet of the Year
Philippine Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command
1 December 2014, Clark Air Base, Pampanga
Participant, State Partnership Program ROTC Culture and Language Program (CULP) Exchange
Armed Forces of the Philippines Department of National Defense
10-15 November 2014, University of Guam, USA
8. Mohammad Rehan Raopan
Delegate, Jenesys 2.0 Mindanao Peace Course
National Youth Commission
22 September to 2 October 2014, Japan
9. Princess Kimberly Ubay-ubay
Delegate, Nestle Management Immersion for Leadership Excellence (MILE)
Nestle Philippines Inc
23-25 October 2014, Nestle Center, Makati City
Organization Awards
1. The Xavier Stage
Participant, PASINAYA Multi-Arts Festival
Cultural Center of the Philippines
15 February 2015, Manila
2. XU-PAF Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
2014 AFP ROTC Unit of the Year
Armed Forces of the Philippines Office of the Chief of Staff
6 September 2014, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
2014 PAF DAST of the Year
Armed Forces of the Philippines Office of the Commanding General
23 June 2014, Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City