Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association Inc.

REGISTRATION FOR THE XAVIER UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CONNECT HUB IS NOW OPEN!

The Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association, Incorporated (XUAA, Inc.) officially invites and highly encourages all Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan alumni worldwide to register on the Xavier University Alumni Connect Hub. This hub is genuinely endorse by the Xavier University Alumni Relations Office (XU-ARO).

As we advance into a more connected global era, this centralized platform serves as your official digital gateway back to your alma mater. The Xavier University Alumni Connect Hub is engineered to be the single foundation for our entire community, bridging batches and geographical borders to foster absolute transparency, integrity, and lifelong excellence.

Why Your Registration is Essential
Please be advised that registration is a vital requirement for community involvement. Moving forward, only registered alumni will be eligible to participate in all official alumni activities, programs, future collaborations, and professional networks. By securing your profile, you unlock access to:
• �Exclusive Collaboration: Join cross-border professional networks, international job marketplaces, and peer-to-peer mentorship programs.
• �Transparent Governance: Stay informed with clear project tracking, scholarship milestones, and impactful community developments.
• �Continuous Engagement: Receive localized updates, batch-specific initiatives, and targeted event notifications customized to your region and lifestyle.

The Road to Homecoming: XU Alumni Sports Fest 2026
Are you ready to represent your chapter on the court or the field as we build up to the event of the year?

As part of the grand celebrations leading toward the prestigious Xavier University Grand Alumni Homecoming 2026 on December 5, 2026, the excitement kicks off early with our traditional athletic showcase. For all athletes and sports enthusiasts planning to compete in the highly anticipated XU Alumni Sports Fest 2026, registration is strictly mandatory.

Alumni who wish to play should contact their respective chapter representatives to be included in their own team rosters. Or register to the XU Alumni Connect Hub to directly sign up to your chapter's team rosters.

Do not let your batch or chapter miss out on your talent! Register today to secure your spot in the games, ignite your batch pride, and join the glorious journey back home!

Register now at https://thetownship.site/register/xuaro-alumni-signup and ensure you are counted among the active leaders shaping the global atenean community!

Secure Your Legacy Today
A clean, updated, and verified directory is the bedrock of a powerful alumni community. Let us move away from fragmented networks and step together into a unified, dynamic future.

One Mission. One Xavier. One Community.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

The Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association (XUAAA, Inc.) recently held a productive and insightful meeting with the XU Treasurer, Mr. Jan Gamotin, as we continue to strengthen the ties between the university administration and our global alumni community.

At the heart of our discussions were two foundational pillars: absolute transparency and an unwavering commitment to fostering excellence. We aligned our vision to ensure that our financial strategies and alumni initiatives remain transparent, accountable, and deeply impactful.

Together, we are dedicated to creating more opportunities that empower our alumni, support our alma mater, and elevate the entire atenean community to greater heights.

Thank you, Mr. Jan Gamotin, for your time, openness, and shared dedication to the mission. We look forward to a more collaborative and vibrant future ahead!

CELEBRATING ALUMNI EXCELLENCE: CONGRATULATIONS, ATTY. VIRGILIO A. GALARRITA JR.!

The Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association (XUAAA, Inc.) is filled with immense pride and joy as we extend our warmest congratulations to Atty. Virgilio A. Galarrita Jr. on his well-deserved promotion to Attorney III (Senior Attorney) at the Social Security System - Mindanao North Legal Department!

Atty. Galarrita continues to exemplify the true spirit of an atenean, rendering dedicated public service, upholding absolute integrity, and championing excellence in the legal profession. His advancement in the SSS is a testament to his hard work, unwavering commitment to the welfare of our citizens, and brilliant legal mind.

Your XUAAA, Inc. family celebrates this milestone with you, Atty. Gil! Thank you for raising the banner of Xavier University high and for being an inspiration to the entire community. We wish you continued success, wisdom, and strength as you take on this higher calling.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association, Incorporated extends its warmest greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in the spirit of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and unity.

May this sacred celebration inspire us all to strengthen our commitment to service, generosity, and love for one another — values that continue to bind our Atenean community together.

Eid Mubarak!

🏛️⚖️ COURTESY VISIT FOR THE BALINGOAN TAMBAG LEGAL CARAVAN ⚖️🏛️

Just recently, Atty. Virgilio A. Galarrita, Jr., in his capacity as the appointed Point Person of the IBP Misamis Oriental Chapter’s Tambag Legal Caravan (TLC) for Balingoan, and likewise as one of the legal counsels of the Social Security System – Mindanao North Legal Department, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Atty. Candy A. Unabia, Mayor of the Municipality of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, to finalize the date, coordination, and other preparations for the upcoming Tambag Legal Caravan scheduled on July 4, 2026.

Also present during the meeting was Atty. Steve Marc B. Lagapa, Municipal Administrator of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, a fellow alumnus of the Xavier Ateneo School of Law, and a fraternal brother in the Fraternitas Scintilla Legis.

The Tambag Legal Caravan forms part of the continuing efforts of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Misamis Oriental Chapter under the leadership of IBP Misamis Oriental Chapter President Atty. Gregorio Miguel H. Pallugna to strengthen access to justice and bring legal aid and essential government services closer to local communities through partnerships with various government agencies and stakeholders.

The visit also became an opportunity for meaningful alumni engagement as Atty. Galarrita, in his capacity as President of the Xavier Ateneo Law Alumni Association, Inc. (XALAAI), discussed with Mayor Unabia and Atty. Lagapa — both fellow Xavier Ateneo School of Law alumni — several ongoing and upcoming XALAAI initiatives.

Among the initiatives highlighted were the XALAAI Juris Scholarship Program, the MAGIS Iggy Bank Initiative, and the Xavier Ateneo Juris Card Program, all aimed at strengthening alumni engagement while supporting deserving law students and future projects of the Association.

The MAGIS Iggy Bank Initiative continues to encourage alumni to save and donate even as little as ₱10 a day toward building a sustainable scholarship fund for future Xavier Ateneo School of Law students. More than a fundraising effort, the initiative reflects the Atenean values of generosity, solidarity, gratitude, and service — proving that small daily acts, when done collectively, can create meaningful opportunities for future generations of lawyers.

Likewise discussed was the continuing expansion of the Xavier Ateneo Juris Card Program, which seeks to strengthen alumni connections through partner establishments offering exclusive privileges and benefits to members of the Xavier Ateneo School of Law community.

📌 Register here for the Xavier Ateneo Juris Card:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDjaeZrjuap22Pv4L1KlnEnMHhT4u9ZLiPR34BvxXPHyWhmw/viewform

⚖️ Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

CONGRATULATIONS!
"Xavier Ateneo College of Nursing Alumni Spotlight"

🌟 Xavier Ateneo College of Nursing Alumni Spotlight 🌟

With immense pride and admiration, we recognize one of our Xavier Ateneo College of Nursing’s outstanding alumni, Benjamin “Nick” D. Lagunilla, BSN, RN, CPN, AMB-BC, for his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence in the nursing profession.

🏅 2023 ROSE Award (Recognition of Service Excellence)
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

🏅 2024 DAISY Award
The Daisy Foundation, AONL, Stanford Medicine

🏅 2025 OWL (Outstanding With Literature) Award
Stanford Medicine

🏅 2026 Nurse of the Year – Excellence in New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement
University of California, San Diego Health

You continue to inspire future nurses and bring honor not only to your profession but also to your Xavier Ateneo family.

Congratulations, Nick! Your Xavier Ateneo College of Nursing family celebrates your success and is incredibly proud of your achievements. Continue making a difference and touching lives across the globe. 💙💛👏

🏛️💙 ATENEAN CONNECTIONS IN PUBLIC SERVICE 💙🏛️

What began as a casual conversation among fellow employees at the Northern Mindanao Division Office in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City eventually turned into a meaningful discussion on Atenean fellowship, alumni engagement, and service to the community.

XUAAAI Vice President Atty. Virgilio A. Galarrita, Jr., one of the legal counsel of the SSS Northern Mindanao Legal Department, recently had the opportunity to share a light moment and conversation with fellow Xavier Ateneo alumnus Simon Jude Q. Obut, current Branch Head of the SSS Cagayan de Oro Branch.

Mr. Obut is a proud graduate of the Xavier University College of Arts and Sciences, Class of 1992, and later earned his Master in Business Administration in 2013.

As their conversation naturally shifted toward their shared Atenean roots and alumni activities, Atty. Galarrita personally invited Mr. Obut to attend and support the Grand Alumni Homecoming spearheaded by the XUAAAI, scheduled on December 5, 2026 at SM Downtown Premier, Cagayan de Oro City.

The upcoming homecoming is envisioned as a grand gathering of the entire Xavier Ateneo community — bringing together alumni from Xavier Grade School, High School, College, Graduate School, and the different professional schools and programs of Xavier Ateneo.

Their discussion also touched on the MAGIS Iggy Bank Program — a meaningful initiative of the Xavier University Alumni Relations Office together with XUAAAI, which continues to gain support from the various alumni chapters and organizations under the umbrella of XUAAAI, including the (XALAAI), where Atty. Galarrita currently serves as President.

Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, affectionately called “Iggy” by many Ateneans, the MAGIS Iggy Bank Program encourages alumni, students, families, and friends of Xavier Ateneo to set aside even just ₱10 a day inside the Iggy Bank as a simple act of generosity and gratitude.

While the daily amount may seem small, these collective contributions help support scholarship and educational assistance programs for deserving students and future generations of Ateneans. More than a fundraising initiative, the program serves as a reminder that small acts, when done consistently and together as one community, can create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact.

Participants are likewise encouraged to bring their filled Iggy Banks during the Grand Alumni Homecoming on December 5, 2026 as a symbolic offering of solidarity, generosity, and continued support for the Atenean mission of forming men and women for others.

Also joining the casual discussion and alumni engagement were fellow Xavier Ateneo alumni and public servants serving at the SSS Cagayan de Oro Branch:

• Mary Julie B. Fernandez – Xavier University College of Arts and Sciences
• Ishiela Maureen B. Mejorada – Xavier University College of Arts and Sciences
• Odessa Wayne Beatriz T. Ybañez – School of Business and Management
• Melani C. Flores – School of Business and Management

The alumni present were likewise encouraged and invited to support the MAGIS Iggy Bank Program and to continue strengthening the spirit of Atenean solidarity, fellowship, and service through active alumni participation.

As a gesture of support and solidarity for the initiative, the alumni present were each given their own MAGIS Iggy Bank and later joined together for a group photo — symbolizing their shared commitment to support programs that help future generations of Ateneans.

Invitation was likewise extended to all alumni to coordinate with their respective alumni association officers in preparation for the first-ever Inter-Alumni Association Sportsfest to be held at the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre on November 28, 2026, and to take part in what promises to be another meaningful and memorable gathering of the Atenean community.

Indeed, moments like these remind everyone that the Atenean bond continues long after graduation — not only during reunions and formal gatherings, but even in simple everyday conversations among alumni committed to public service and the Atenean ideal of being men and women for others.

💙 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam 💙