Xavier Ateneo holds 12th Magis Awards

By Camille Pelaez

 The 12^th Annual Magis Awards concluded last Friday, 16 March 2018, at the Magis Roof Deck. The event was organized by the Mission and Ministry cluster led by Office of the Student Affairs - Student Activities and Leadership Development, Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts, National Service Training Program, University Athletics Office, and Guidance and Counseling Office to recognize the student leaders, organizations, projects, and individuals who have demonstrated the Ignatian values of service and excellence.

The finalists were nominated by their peers. They went through a series of screening processes by the members of the Review and Recognition Committee composed of representatives from all schools and colleges. The finalists who best exemplify the value of Magis were revealed during the event. It was not only the awards that were looked forward to during the event, however, as different performances were also prepared by performing artists from the university. This year, the performances were selected to emphasize the stories of people who were present during the Marawi siege.

“The Magis Awards has always been a celebration – a celebration of ideas, creativity, and advocacy. It is inspiring to see our student leaders and moderators go up on stage and convey a sense of accomplishment and inspiration so that others may be inspired and influenced to emulate them,” said director for student affairs Ivanell Subrabas on why the Xavier Ateneo community looks forward to Magis Awards every year.

The event was graced by the university president Fr Roberto C Yap, VP for academic affairs Fr Rene Tacastacas SJ, VP for administration Edison Sasoy, VP for mission and ministry Irene Guitarte, among others.

12th Annual Magis Awards Winners

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Francisco Demetrio SJ Outstanding Performing Artist

Camille Joy Magnanao (The Xavier Stage)

Fr Luigi Moggi SJ Outstanding Moderator 

Cynthia Anayron (Computer Studies Student Council)

 

Fr James TG Hayes SJ Dux Gregis Award 

Sean Paul Llenos (AGGLA / One CDO)

 

Fr James TG Hayes SJ Dux Gregis Award 

Glophet Paul Garrido (Ateneo Rover Circle)

 

CSG Leadership Service Award 

Ian Ceazar Abadies

 

PROJECT AWARDS

 

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Fr Francisco Demetrio SJ Outstanding Culture and Arts Project

New Yorker sa Camiguin (The Xavier Stage)

EXEMPLAR AWARDS

C/Maj Audrey Therese M Yu 

Participant, ROTC Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program 

University of Guam / 17 November 2017

Krishia Uriele Galanida  

National Delegate, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Business Leadership Program / Champion, Business Plan Case Competition 

American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines – Business Leadership Program / 29 April 2017

 

Mathew Sebastian Ong, 

Champion, Karate Tournament – Kata Category 

Japan Karate Association Asia Pilipinas Inc / 9 September 2017

 

Runner Up, Karate Tournament – Kumite Category

Japan Karate Association Asia Pilipinas Inc / 9 September 2017

 

Nick Austin Mistula, 

Champion, Karate Tournament – Kata Category 

Japan Karate Association Asia Pilipinas Inc / 9 September 2017 

Runner Up, Karate Tournament – Kumite Category

Japan Karate Association Asia Pilipinas Inc / 9 September 2017

Gregory Louis Magbanua 

Ambassador, Philippine Model Congress / September 2017 

Senate Hall of the Philippines 

Delegate, Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations 

SIKLAB Pilipinas Foundation / 17 May 2017

STREAMS – Pathways to Higher Education 

Outstanding UNESCO Club of the Philippines 

National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines, 3 Sept 2017