It is a 12 session (10 face-to-face and two online sessions) program over six months with three modules as described below.
The Ateneo OF-LIFE Program is a 12-session, 3 module course that aims to empower Overseas Filipinos with Financial Literacy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Skills. The OF-LIFE/ALSE is an empowerment program targeting overseas Filipinos (OFs), mostly working in โ3 Dโ types of jobs: (difficult, demeaning, de-skilling, or dangerous.) The program aims to transform their mindsets particularly for the
overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families and provide them with basic skills in Leadership, Social Innovation, Financial Literacy, and Social Entrepreneurship. The program is a certificate course as part of the Executive Education Program of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) and all graduates are recognized as alumni of the Ateneo de Manila University. The OF-LIFE/ALSE has been offered in Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands in Europe; in the Middle East in Doha, Qatar, and in the UAE ( Abu Dhabi and Dubai). In Asia, it has been offered in Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines as well as in Hong Kong and Macau, and in Japan. Over 3,000 Overseas Filipinos are alumni of this program in its decade of existence. MODULE 1: LEADERSHIP
Session 1: Overview of the Program, Migration, and Development, Personhood: Introduction to the Ateneo LSE Program: To understand the vision, objectives, mechanics, approaches, and requirements of the ALSE Program, especially the values. Migration and Development and Implications for OFs and Their Families and to obtain a framework for understanding migration, its history, and its implications for development (particularly in the Philippines). Introduction to increased awareness of self as a holistic/integral person. Session 2: Relating With Others: Appreciative Inquiry: Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Framework and Principles and Tools of AI: workshops, group dynamics, dyads, small group discussion. Session 3: Living in Community: Introduction to Living in Community, to increase awareness of the dynamics of human relationships; Communication and Community to enhance the understanding of communication and its role in building harmonious relationships and to use positive communication strategies; Conflicts in Community; Person in Community โ Synthesis. Session 4: Servant Leadership and Good Governance: Servant Leadership and transformational leadership; understanding of the qualities of servant leaders; building skills towards developing effective social leaders; Good Governance, social accountability, and participatory decision-making. MODULE 2: FINANCIAL LITERACY
Session 1: Introduction to Personal Financial Management
To learn key areas and concepts of personal financial management that are essential for financial security and independence: Stages of the Migration Process, Importance of Personal Finance, Setting Financial Goals, Managing Expenditure; Crafting a Savings Plan, Debt Management, Insurance, Tips on How to Succeed Financially. Session 2 (Online): Self-Assessment and Financial Goals
To undertake exercises on setting financial goals and develop realistic ways to achieve these goals while living and working abroad. to know how to fill up income, asset, and liability statements to understand income and wealth situations. Stages of the migration process and personal finance; Balance Sheet and Income Statement; Financial Goals (Retirement / Reintegration Plan). Session 3 (Online): Budgeting, Savings, Debt Management
To undertake (online) exercises on how to budget and manage expenses, pay off debts and come up with realistic savings plan; Budgeting and Managing Expenditure, Savings Plan, Debt Management. Session 4: Impact Investments: possible investment instruments which migrants can use to invest their savings including the case for cooperatives; To know how to sustain these savings and investments in the long-term for their return and reintegration; Opportunity Recognition; Investment Vehicles (Types and How Toโs); Traditional vs Social Investments; Sustaining Your Personal Financial Gains. MODULE 3: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Session 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship. Concept of Social Entrepreneurship, examples of SE: global, regional, Philippines; Motivation and Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs, Identification and Understanding of Social Issues; Opportunity Recognition and Creative Thinking; Challenge and Opportunity. Session 2: Ten Elements of a Social Enterprise Business Plan: To learn the ten basic elements and in turn use these learnings in preparing a business plan, focusing on the identification of the problem and opportunity, theory of change, mission, business strategy, and human resources. Session 3: Elaboration on the nine elements of the Business Model Canvas: analysis of the value proposition and understand the elements of the social enterprise with discussion on the revenue and costs of the plan. Session 4: Financial Planning and Integration: 10 steps in financial planning as well as the key learnings from the various modules/sessions to prepare for the BP presentation.
A 12-session, 3-module course that aims to empower Overseas Filipinos with Financial Literacy, Leadership, and Social Innovation/Social Entrepreneurship skills.
A certificate course, which is part of the Executive Education Program of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) and all graduates are recognized as alumni of the Ateneo de Manila University.
This weekend was truly special with 36 out of the 194 alumni from 6 batches getting together with some friends (future alumni? ๐) and loved ones for another catch up session.
We thank all the people who have made this memorable event possible, and we look forward to more activities like this in 2026.
Ad majorem Dei gloriam! ๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Renz EVANGELISTA, Lyn JACINTO, Lawrence SOLIMAN
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: JDL Travel & Consultancy * JRivone Photography * JAZ Traduction * Asian Pop Culture * Viva Filipinas * SMDC
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: AP Event and Style * DJelo's Sound and Photobooth * JRivone Photography
07/12/2025
ALSE OF LIFE has existed for almost 13 years in Paris, with six batches alumnis in total. All alumni had never been acquainted with one another, until last night. What transpired was something I had wished and prayed for a long time, and seeing it finally become a reality felt truly special. Although December 6 is a busy day filled with Christmas celebrations, our alumni were still blessed to make it happened. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, happiness, and festivity. Truthfully, it was a challenge for me to remember everyoneโs names, but what stood out were our excited faces as we reunited with our batchmates, hugging one another and chatting endlessly.
The program started with Mimi, Head of the Secretariat of the ALSE OF LIFE Program, and yours truly. However, I found it difficult to concentrate because of the competing loud music and speakers from the other side of the venue. Nevertheless, since our objective was to hit two birds with one stone , celebrating with friends & welcoming our potential participants on the program while also giving all six batches the chance to engage and get to know each other. The event ran smoothly and for that we are truly grateful.
This gathering was only an appetizer for our ALSE alumn ,a small beginning to something much greater. We know that busy days lie ahead, as we balance our personal lives, our work, and our commitments. But together, with helping hands and shared purpose, we can accomplish more than we imagine. By staying connected and continually strengthening the bonds within our Ateneo LSE Family here in Paris, we will keep learning, growing, and lifting one another toward brighter future.
As we journey, let us always remember the four core values. May these values guide our actions, inspire our service, and strengthen our bond as an Ateneo LSE Family.
MAGIS โ Banal at Bayani,
Finding God in All Things -Bukas sa Lahat
CURA PERSONALIS -Kalinga sa Sarili at Sangnilikha
BEING PERSONS FOR OTHERS - Malasakit at Bayanihan
Very grateful for the Alumni whi hand in hand made this possible in keeping our celebration successful.
Renz Evangelista
KC Qiazon Chan Batch 72
Batch 139
Lawrence Soliman
Lyn Otnicaj (Diana Lyn) & Vik To
Jrivone Gano (couple)
And sorry to those whom I could not mention their names. I will start familiazing on the next meeting 2026. Again Thank you very much.
06/12/2025
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Magkita-kita po tayo mamaya, mga ka- ALSE OF LIFE and sa mga newly registered students!
10/09/2024
Happy Birthday Sir Renz!
Happy Birthday our dear Pres!
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09/09/2024
"The financial literacy module helped me realign my plans and decide what kind of investment I should take, where I should invest and when is the right time to invest."
Testimonial from Regie SALVADOR
An ALSE OF-LIFE ALUMNUS BATCH 103.
Graduated last June 19, 2022.
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