08/06/2026
The Ateneo Socio-Civic Engagement for National Development (ASCEND) Awards was held last June 5 at the Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University
The awards recognized outstanding students from Ateneo Senior High School and Higher Education, selected from the pool of finalists, whose projects and research demonstrate academic excellence and critical thinking while actively engaging communities beyond Ateneo to contribute to national development.
The finalists were able to showcase their innovative projects and research, fostering collaboration and best-practice sharing for sustainable development in the Philippines.
The awards ceremony was made even more festive by the generosity of the food, beverage and token sponsors: Global Pacific, Farm Fresh and Rebisco, coordinated by Chef Annalisa Margarita Mariano-Diaz, program director of the BS REnt program and the panelist representing JGSOM, and Atty Sab Montiel, from the ASCEND organizing committee.
Guests were able to enjoy Banquet D' Or pastries, a variety of spreads from La Ricetta, DLA La Fruta, as well as Pro Chiz cheeses. Farm Fresh also provided banana and strawberry milk, and Eazy and Rebisco provided lootbags for the finalists as well as the partner communities.
Congratulations again to the winners and a big heartfelt thanks to the organizers, panelists and sponsors!!! Farm Fresh Milk Philippines Mary Agnes Cuntapay Manalaysay Global Pacific Distribution Network Corporation