Council of Organizations of the Ateneo - Manila

COA-M MEMORANDUM #2627-01

The COA-M Associate Board has been formally appointed for AY 2026-2026 in accordance with the procedures set forth in the updated COA-M Associate Board Appointments Manual.

As the Associate Board serves in coordination with their respective offices, the Appointments Committee made sure that each nomination confirmed was in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Council moving forward.

The Committee shall convene once more to resolve the vacancy of the unfilled positions and to accommodate the nominations proposed by the Vice President for Training and Development once they have been selected.

With this, we formally welcome the COA-M Associate Board for Academic Year 2026-2027!

You may access the Memo here: https://tinyurl.com/COAM2627-ABAppointmentsPt1

Congratulations to our newly appointed Associate Board!

What happens if you wrap COA-M 2526 inside a lumpia wrapper? 🌯

You get a perfect wrap of a year defined by collaborative growth 🫂, impactful leadership 🗣️, and a steadfast dedication to our org community! 🙌✨

As another chapter comes to a close, we are proud to formally present the COA-M 2526 Year-End Accomplishment Report—a showcase of the collective triumphs, milestones, and advocacies that defined our journey this academic year.

🔗 Access the report here: bit.ly/COA-M2526YearEndReport

Every milestone achieved was a shared victory, made possible by the passion of our student leaders and the trust of our community. Thank you for walking this path with us. 💙🐨

Always In Service,
COA-M A.Y. 2025–2026

It's that time of year again... Ateneo-Wide RecWeek Core Team Applications are OPEN! ⛵

We all remember that feeling, walking through Red Brick Road 🚶‍♀️as the vibrant colors of our org community shine, eyes wide, looking for a place to belong. 💙 Last year, we set sail on an unforgettable voyage. This year, the journey continues as we venture into a new horizon of possibilities. 🌅 We want to make that "first step" onto the docks for every Atenean even more accessible, welcoming, and meaningful. 🤩

We are looking for Committee Heads and Deputies to be the hands and hearts behind the magic! 🪄The anchors are lifting, and a new chapter is waiting. Don’t wait any longer, join the next voyage and help us steer the ship! 🌊

✏️ Check out the Core Team Recruitment Primer here:
https://bit.ly/RW26CTPrimer
https://bit.ly/RW26CTPrimer

🗓 Submit your application on or before the following deadlines:

Committee Head Applications: June 16, 2026, 11:59 PM
Deputy Applications: June 18, 2026, 11:59 PM

🔗 Apply here:
Committee Head (Limited Slots):
https://bit.ly/RW26CommHeadApps
https://bit.ly/RW26CommHeadApps

Deputy:
https://bit.ly/RW26DeputyApps
https://bit.ly/RW26DeputyApps




Pub by: Nat Asuncion
Spiel by: Hannah Rufino

Jesuit Statement on Death of Ateneo de Manila Students

The 2026 COA-M Constitution is now undergoing ratification.

Following several rounds of dialogue, consultation, and consolidation, the newest version of the 2026 Constitution of the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo – Manila is now in the process of ratification ✍️

This version brings together insights from COACon 1, COACon 2, COA-M ConstiConversations, consultations with the COA-M EBCB, and conversations with the Office of Student Affairs 🗣️ As we move toward a Constitution that better reflects the needs, structure, and direction of our community, we invite everyone to take time to read through the documents and stay informed throughout the process.

You may review the documents here:

📝2026 COA-M Constitution📝
tinyurl.com/COAConsti26

📑Consolidated Amendments📑
tinyurl.com/COAConsti26Amendments

📅 The ratification period will conclude on June 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

All members of the Council of Representatives and COA-M EBCB for SY 2025-2026 are invited to check emails for the official ratification form and cast their vote before the deadline 🗳️

Thank you for continuing to take part in shaping the future of COA-M!

Previously, sa Bahay ni COA … 🎬

Held last March 14, 2026, HRCon 2026: Bahay ni COA showed HR in a more personal and grounded way through real interactions and shared insights. 🏡

As we step out of the house, may we carry the learnings forward in building better workplaces for everyone. 🤝





Photos by: Sumey Garcia, Santi Villongco, Kei Tulud, and TJ Tabares
Spiel by: Yel Borlongan

Manifesto? Manifesting!🤞🏻✨

Throughout the academic year, the efforts of COA-M consisted of monthly COAversations that aimed to better connect with its constituents and align the organization community; alongside semesterly COA Conventions, which guided student leaders through narratives and frameworks promoting sustainable leadership within the org community. Each served its own purpose, but all shared one goal—to build a more empowered and progressive tomorrow.

On May 2, COACon 2's Day 2 took place and marked a day of reflection, collaboration, and leadership development. With the theme “Elevating Tomorrow,” The day centered on promoting sustainability through meaningful forward-looking discussions and activities.

Key activities included:
• A manifesto writing and presentation, where participants presented shared aspirations for addressing relevant organizational concerns to strengthen the org community;
• A discussion of a Transitioning Guide that ensures sustainability and uniformity throughout the leadership transitions; and,
• The Constitutional Convention (ConCon) which focused on improving COA-M’s Constitution and Bylaws, through garnering feedback from the orgs through their presidents and next leaders, together with COA-M alumni Mr. Pip Ventigan, and moderator-formator Mr. Aeron Syliongtay.

Through these efforts, the collective insights gathered from the COAversations and the Manifesto writing during COACon 2 are set to be compiled into a unified manifesto, which will be formally presented to OSA this coming June.

As we continue this journey, may we continue to lead with purpose, ignite our passion for leadership, and work together to shape a sustainable community that endures beyond our time in office.






Spiel by: Zyllana Cabalatungan
Photos by: Jaime Villarosa, Joaquin Abella, and Sofia Gines