“Be a person for others.” We have heard this many times and in many different ways, but it is worth asking ourselves the following questions.  “Why do we exist?” “What kind of persons are we?” “Are we living for ourselves?” or “are we living for others?” Our world has been in a seemingly endless […]

Christmas is a time for renewal, healing, and togetherness. In this season, we solemnly remember the faithful night of Christ’s birth and how he brought the light of God to the world. This solemnity brings us to see a striking parallel of how God, through all things, brings His light into our darkest hours. In […]

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The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu deeply mourns the passing Mr. Enrico David S. Navarro who has served the school as its Athletics Director for 10 years. “Eternal Rest grant unto Rico. O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.”  

Congratulations to our newly ordaines deacons, Rev. Nikki James Lee, SJ and Rev. Mamert B. Mañus SJ!

The Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu congratulates Monsignor Jan T. Limchua for his appointment as “Chaplain of His Holiness” (Monsignore Capellano di Sua Santità) thus making him officially part of the Pontifical Family. Our Prayers go to you on your new appointment, Monisgnor Jan.

The curiosity and love for Science by our Ignatian innovators continues even while at home. As we move forward to the new normal of formal education for this school year, we are bringing the Science laboratory right in our pupils’ respective households. The Grade School Department Science Area once again came up trumps for this […]

Growing up in the time of COVID19 has been especially challenging for the young learners. Aside from physical classroom instruction being constrained for the time being, the shared fun experiences with friends – playing outdoors and exploring nature through the various activities in school – have also been disrupted. Despite all these, the Early Education […]

Magis day, Grade 12 Ateneo Hearters and Parents! Join us this Saturday, October 17, 2020 for the annual Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Recruitment Talk! The meeting room opens at 9:45 AM. We’ll learn more about the course offerings, admissions process, scholarships, and other programs of ADMU through Dr. Jose Maria Edito K. Tirol, the […]

Listen to Sir Jason Panoncillo as he explains the elements of physical wellness that all must be cared for together. Learn how to keep your body in top shape this pandemic by striking a balance of elements: physical activity, nutrition and mental well-being.

In celebration of Ignatian Heroes Appreciation Day, Shana Burgos (12-Magnanimitas) wrote this poem. Misses, Sirs, and Madames – feel the love from us to you not just on this day, but every day! -Molave News    

Rhoderick John S. Abellanosa HRMO Director How does one become a teacher?  Frankly speaking, many graduates of Education never ended up teaching, and some of our great teachers did not originally plan to be one.  There must be a secret variable in the equation, and I would dare guess that it must be this: somewhere […]

The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu celebrates Ignatian Heroes’ Appreciation Day (IHEAD) on Friday, October 2. “This is our gesture of thanking our teachers and all those involved in the ministry of forming young minds become men and women for others,” HR Director Rhoderick John Abellanosa said. The school community will convene online for a […]

† In Memoriam Rosita Shih 1948-2020 Distance, time, sand, and space, Separate us from place to place. A long look, a waving hand, Looking back to where I stand. Years and years of knowing each other, but to a few, only months together. Regrets, joy laughter and tears, will come back rushing through the years. […]

“It was in the Philippine General Hospital, I was still working back then and I got invited to join one of their meals and I heard the laughter of the Jesuits and it just felt so real and alive, everyone was so alive, everyone was so happy, everyone was so at peace with themselves, and at […]

Kate Marie D. Gonzaga Science Teacher If there are traits one can identify Filipinos and Ateneo Hearters with, these would be our great love for food and a massive deal of positivity. These highlight the Ignatian core values of character and culture. As our country takes stronger protective measures to address the situation caused by […]

Teaching from Home in the New Normal Rhoderick John S. Abellanosa HRMO Director Though classes have become virtual, teachers have practically remained the same: persons in authority, energetic, and . . . very much eager to give exams! But what are behind the scenes? How did they prepare for all these performances? Since May, teachers […]

Fr. Weng Bava, SJ, the former chaplain of SHS-Ateneo de Cebu, was installed as parish priest of Our Lady of Mediatrix in Zamboangita, Upper Pulangi, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Bishop Joe Cabantan presided over the formal installation on August 22, Feast of the Queenship of Our Lady.. Our prayers go to Fr Weng Bava in his […]

Be the light, by being yourselves, for others. This was the challenge thrown by Fr. Joel Liwanag, SJ, to the faculty and staff of the school at the missioning mass celebrated on August 12. Comparing the current times to one of darkness, Fr. Joel called on all to accept this and find ways to be […]

(from ateneo.edu) Fr. Roberto Chan Yap SJ, the class valedictorian of Sacred Heart School for Boys batch 1975, assumes office as President of Ateneo de Manila University on August 1, 2020. Yap now becomes the institution’s 31st president. Fr Bobby, as he is known, was most recently president of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier […]

The month of November has been designated by the Holy Mother the church, as time of prayer and good works on behalf of oour beloved dead, imploring our Heavenly Father to bring them home to be with Him forever. All of our School Online Masses for the month of November will be offered to our […]

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“We also invite all to a collective prayer action to lift the lockdowns and help heal the nation. God always listens and nothing is impossible with Him. Pope Francis said in March “We are not self-sufficient; by ourselves we flounder: we need the Lord, like ancient navigators needed the stars. Let us invite Jesus into […]

The Campus Ministry Office of the school will be streaming online masses every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 am, via the school’s Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/ateneodecebu/

I wonder if Ignatius loved to cook. What might have been his favorite recipe? When the pandemic resulted in lockdowns and quarantines, almost all of us resorted to home-cooked meals. Perhaps now is the best time to try Ignatius’s recipes since we are secluded in our own homes during this pandemic. His recipe would have […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has unimaginably affected thousands of lives. Its effects are pushing people to give up. Many have lost their jobs and their loved ones, and all of us must drastically adjust to the new normal. When the news of the virus came out, I admit that I was not bothered at all. I […]

“We should never postpone a good work, no matter how small it may be, with the thought of later doing something greater. It is a very common temptation of the enemy to be always placing before us the perfection of things to come and bring us to make little of the present.” (The Letters of […]

Today’s world is radically different from that of St. Iggy and so, if he were to speak with the youth of today he’d have to learn their language. As a 30-year old undergoing a major midlife crisis, he decided he wanted to become a priest, which meant being the odd man out in a classroom […]

Fr. Arsenio C. Nuñez, SJ was a long time Jesuit missionary in the Philippines from Spain. He served in many Chinese-Filipino schools and parishes of the Philippine Province. His last assignment was in Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu before he passed away on May 20, 2017. This typewritten prayer was found in his […]

We share another reflection from our grade school pupil, Ms. Espedido about finding God during this times… Finding God in this Time of Pandemic by Sophia Ysabella L. Espedido (incoming Grade 6) COVID-19 has significantly affected our way of living. Many people have lost their jobs, thousands have died, and the number of COVID-19 patients […]

“The God that Jesus reveals to us is a God of infinite abundance. Inside God there is no scarcity, no stinginess, no sparing of mercy. As the parable of the Sower makes clear, this God scatters his seed indiscriminately on every kind of soil – bad soil, mediocre soil, good soil, excellent soil. God can […]

For St Ignatius of Loyola, the act of gratitude is very important. In the daily Examen, it begins with being thankful for God’s gifts. In the Spiritual Exercises, it is crammed with references to expressing gratitude for God’s gifts. For Ignatius, ingratitude was the “most abominable of sins.” As we end the work week, let […]

The songs, Prayer for Generosity and Anima Cristi, were originally composed and sung by the Bukas Palad Ministry. These prayers were attributed to St Ignatius of Loyola, thus identified with Ignatian Spirituality. These singers are the children of the Bukas Palad choir. #IgnatianMonth #JesuitMusic #PrayersWrappedInSong  

St. Ignatius wrote nearly 7,000 letters over his career and asked his companions in the Society of Jesus to write regularly in return. Much of Saint Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual teaching is found in his letters, and these have always been regarded by Jesuits as an important source of their spirituality. He wrote to Jesuit superiors, […]

During this Ignatian Month, we asked some our students to reflect on the life of our beloved saint, Ignatius of Loyola. We asked Ms. Kirsten Erica Tequilo, an incoming Grade 9 student: “Why is St Ignatius relevant today?” This is her reply. “St. Ignatius taught us that change is not always something that people should […]

Examen St Ignatius of Loyola recommended a simple prayer for each day called the Examen, when we can review our day with God and ask him to help us the next day. This is helpful especially at the moment, when thinking about the future may be hard. Here is an Examen in 25 words… With […]

Teach Me to Listen Let us ask for the grace to hear God speaking to us through our families, colleagues, in our work and circumstances. May we be able to listen to the Lord’s subtle whispers amidst the sounds outside us and the noises within our hearts. Teach Me to Listen (adapted by John Veltri, […]

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From The Freeman Two more Magis Eagles will make their way to the UAAP this school year in football. Leo Maquiling has committed to play for the Ateneo de Manila University men’s football team while Yoojin Kim will suit up for the University of the Philippines women’s football team. Both are products of the SHS-Ateneo […]

From The Freeman Three more Magis Eagles of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu are taking their wings north to purse their college studies and play for their respective teams. Jennifer Louise “J-Lo” de los Santos is joining the Ateneo de Manila University Women’s Volleyball program while Kent Franzen Cagape will enroll in San Beda University […]

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel From The Freeman CEBU, Philippines — With basketball in timeout mode, the Cebu volleyball scene takes it turn to make some noise after Kirstin Louise Acebis Ojeda of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) and Ricalie Alukso of Arcelo Memorial National High School in Liloan have committed to the University […]

Beyond Basketball (From The Freeman) Life in sports should be more than just about basketball. It must be a way of life. This was the main message that Batang Gilas head coach Sandy Arespacochaga relayed to the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu basketball team in an online forum via zoom recently. Breaking down the school’s […]

Magis Eagles TV keeps Cebu basketball abuzz by Emmanuel Villaruel, The Freeman CEBU, Philippines —  At this point of time wherein movements are still limited and sports activities remain at a standstill, Magis Eagles TV kept Cebu basketball abuzz with its  ground-breaking show featuring athletes talking about anything under the sun. Raul Baron, parent coordinator […]

Caecent No-ot Magsumbol. From The Freeman CEBU, Philippines —  In their own little way, young but promising Cebuano triathletes Dhexia Myle and Al Dustin Bersabal together with their sister Xavierra gave the frontliners and those who are suffering from the deadly coronavirus something to cheer about at this trying time by  making inspirational artworks and […]

“Hard work” may sound like a cliché but this was the constant mindset that Thirdy Ravena engrained on himself to become one of the most decorated collegiate players in the country. Ravena shared this as he chatted with members of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu basketball team in an online “Kamustahan” session. Looking back […]

“Ball is Life” Even Online Inspired Ateneans Share Experience from Virtual Training By Emmanuel Villaruel From the Freeman, June 29, 2020 CEBU, Philippines — One of the coaching philosophies of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles chief strategist Rommel Rasmo is to shape his players not only to become champion athletes but also […]

MAGIS EAGLES SNATCH CESAFI VICTORY IN 55-52 GAME The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo De Cebu Magis Eagles basketball team trumped the University of Cebu Baby Webmasters with a 55-52 win at Game 2 of the CESAFI juniors basketball final. The game was held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Cebu Coliseum. The Magis Eagles dethroned […]

Ateneo de Cebu gets back at UC to force rubbermatch by Jonas Panerio Cebu Daily News, October 9, 2015 Dragged to the mud by a University of Cebu (UC) squad that knew no fear nor quit, the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles got down and dirty to pull off a 63-53 win […]

SHS-Ateneo, UC bantams begin title duel in CESAFI By Emmanuel B. Villaruel (The Freeman) | Updated October 6, 2015 Link: http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2015/10/06/1507733/shs-ateneo-uc-bantams-begin-title-duel-cesafi CEBU, Philippines – The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles hope to move one step closer towards fulfilling their back-to-back championship bid as they take on the University of Cebu Junior Webmasters in […]

By RICHIEL S. CHAVEZ Sun Star Daily / Sunday, August 23, 2015 ON the final day of competitions of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) athletics event, it was University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors who proved its dominance with two overall titles, but it was the Sacred Heart School—Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC), that […]

by Mars Alison / rappler.com / September 20, 2015 Link: http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/106497-cesafi-magis-eagles-juniors-finals CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles barged into the final round in the juniors division of the 15th CESAFI men’s basketball tournament with a 79-47 demolition of the University of Cebu (UC) Junior Webmasters Saturday, September 19 […]

By Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (From The Freeman) | September 14, 2015 ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Do more what is expected of you. Personifying that Magis Eagles spirit, the tough-fighting athletes of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu went on to claim the school’s first ever overall championship in the secondary division of the 20th Milo Little […]

The Milo Little Olympics Visayas Regional Finals which ended last week was on its 20th edition in the year 2015. I’m not a numbers type of person, but “20 in 2015” does sound like a nice combo, doesn’t it? We didn’t give it much thought only to realize that the event itself brought out a […]

They said it couldn’t be done. They said Manila would be too tough of a mountain to conquer. They said probinsyanos didn’t have a chance. They said a lot, but the Magis Eagles would hear none of it. And prove it they did then they clawed out an 82-78 win over powerhouse San Beda College […]

CEBU, Philippines- The University of the Visayas and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu scored contrasting victories in the semifinals to seal a showdown for the championship of the Passerelle division of the BEST SBP Passerelle Twin Tournament sponsored by Milo at the SHS-AdC Mango Campus Gym. UV hung on for a close win over University […]

THE older triathletes may be hard at work in preparing for the Cobra Ironman Philippines 70.3. But the kids are just as persistent in training as they prepare for the Alaska Ironkids, which is set a day before the Ironman 70.3 in Lapu-Lapu City. Some 25 kids joined the F-1 Tri-Race at the Sacred Heart […]

CEBU, Philippines – Hard work, perseverance and faith. These are the three important factors that Emman Monfort has embraced in order to fulfill his dreams of playing pro hoops in the Philippine Basketball Association. This was revealed by Monfort in a talk before the high school student body of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu […]

Teachers also need to be pampered. Be inspired with how Ms. Mitos Gonzales, our Language Area Coordinator, takes care of herself to be ready to face new challenges.

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Even our Grade School Mathematicians need a break. Be inspired with how Mr. Anthony Hejie Suralta, the Math Area Coordinator, rejuvenates himself to be ready in teaching Math through fun and exercise.

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From the farming community of Dalaguete, Cebu, Ms. Mary Jane A. Rodrigo, Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu Grade School Filipino teacher, proudly shares how the humble farmers create a significant impact to the whole country. Through her passion for farming, she wants to remind people that the hardworking tillers of the soil are not “just farmers”, they are nation builders. According to her, they and their hard work should be honoured. She and her family continue the legacy of planting and harvesting vegetables. She also encourages everyone to start planting in their own backyard for a more cost-efficient and nutritious diet. “Kung ano ang itinanim ay siya namang aanihin”.

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Eagle Scout Ken Boltiador lives by his duty: “to help others at all times.” Over the quarantine period, he gave out pastries to the frontliners in some areas of Mandaue City, as well as to those assigned in the borders. Through this, Ken shows us that even a small act of kindness can make a huge impact to others.

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With a golden voice, Aaliyah San Juan, a devoted member of the Ateneo Hearter Glee Club, sings her heart out with her own version of the song “Safe”. Hoping to lift our spirits in the name of God’s love, she reminds us to grow closer to the Lord regardless the circumstances because we can find our fortress in Him, forever safe in Him.

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Chanhee Lee of Grade 6 – Regis and Kunhee Lee of Grade 6 – Gonzaga used their graduation gifts to buy sacks of rice and distributed them to their needy neighbors. Their concern for others reminds us that we face the pandemic as one community. Just like them, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus calls us to be thankful, giving, and compassionate.

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 *To all Grade School Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during this time of pandemic by sending us a private message to the SHS-AdC Grade School FB page.

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Ms. Lhyn M. Arcilla spearheads several community – based distributions of aid to the people of Barangay Adlaon, Cebu City. As the Grade School Social Studies Area Coordinator, she reminds us that true leaders practice what they preach. Indeed, love is shown more in actions than in words.

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*To all Grade School Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during the pandemic by sending us a private message to the SHS-AdC Grade School FB page. Thank you

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Learning is fun! Michael David John Arnoza Abello II of Grade 5-Garate and Mirea Kyna Elise Arnoza Abello of Grade 1–Mayer learn basic cooking skills and digital art while they are at home. With the support of their family, they keep themselves creatively busy and use their newly-learned skills to spread happiness and support especially to COVID patients and front liners.

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 *To all Grade School Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during this time of pandemic by sending us a private message to the SHS-AdC Grade School FB page.

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Natania Shay Du, SHS-AdC Batch 2020’s Horacio Dela Costa Excellence in Writing awardee, shares her musings on a future that is put on hold. Through her spoken word poem, “When the World Stopped Turning,” she dares to ask how can one conceive a tomorrow when the present no longer follows the rules of logic everyone believes in.

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 *To all Senior High Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during the pandemic to us by sending a private message to the SHS-AdC Senior High School FB page. Thank you.

Staying at home with young children during the quarantine is not easy. However, Mme. Giselle Mulder, our Senior High School Language and Communications teacher, makes sure that her family enjoys its time together while staying productive. She and her husband, Chef Mark Mulder, are training their daughters to become superstars in the kitchen. Using cooking and baking as their teaching platform, the doting parents are actually imparting practical life lessons to their girls such as proper kitchen hygiene, food costing, knife skills, washing the dishes, grilling, frying, and maintaining a clean kitchen work station. These activities do not only strengthen the Mulder family’s bond, they also ensure that their hearts and stomachs are always full.

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Jaienne Braveree “Yesha” Suralta, a young, talented Ateneo Hearter and silver medalist in the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2018, wants to remind us that some things are just beyond our control. Her uplifting interpretation of the song “Can’t Stop the Beat” is an encouraging message for us to embrace change and look towards brighter days.

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Ms. Kate Marie Dilante Gonzaga celebrated her birthday with children in need. She hopes that the gesture would relieve them from the anxiety brought by the pandemic. As a Grade School Science teacher, she knows how the worries of the adults can affect the kids. She also shares that reassuring them of our love and care are important especially in this time of uncertainty.

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*To all Grade School Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during this time of pandemic by sending us a private message to the SHS-AdC Grade School FB page.

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For some women, this quarantine may have been paring their domestic lives down to their upsetting essence. But, not with Mrs. Cecilie Villacrucis, our Junior High School Chemistry teacher. A mother of three teenage boys, she makes sure she can take care of her family well especially in this trying time. This prompted her to revive her cooking and baking skills which she learned from her mother way back when she was in high school.

The past few weeks of quarantine challenged her to offer a variety of healthy food to her sons, especially to her husband who is immuno-compromised. Ma’am Ces has indeed made her quarantine a productive one, not only for herself, but most importantly, for her family. What a remarkable, selfless and beautiful work from a loving mother!

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To all Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during this time of pandemic to us by sending a private message to the SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Junior High School Student Activity Program Facebook Page. Thank you!

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Despite being quarantined away from their respective families, some of our Senior High teachers living in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Faculty Home are keeping things positive by looking out for each other. They play together, work together, learn together, and pray together. They have truly become one family, sharing their lives under the roof and protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

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*To all Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during the pandemic to us by sending a private message to the SHS-AdC Senior High School FB page. Thank you.

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Strong family relationship has always been important, especially during trying times. Mr. Joao Atienza, our Media and Information Literacy teacher in Senior High School, takes advantage of the quarantine period by bonding with his mother through managing the business aspect of her newly established baking venture. More than the business, what is more important for Mr. Atienza is the time he spends with his mother and the bond they share by making food that others can enjoy.

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In the midst of the pandemic, the Reguero-Alejandrino family finds creative ways to continue having learning experiences. James Daniel of 1-Sales, Ricci Luke of 2-Arrupe and Salvi Andrea of 4-Berchmans, with the guidance of their parents, have art sessions and help in household chores. They remind us that creative learning activities at home make happy and meaningful memories.

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*To all Grade School Ateneo Hearters, please share your uplifting stories during this time of pandemic by sending us a private message to the SHS-AdC Grade School FB page.