ADZU School of Liberal Arts

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚!

Isang pagbati mula sa Paaralan ng Malalayang Sining, Kagawaran ng mga Wika, ng Pamantasan ng Ateneo de Zamboanga.

Sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, sama-sama nating kilalanin ang mahalagang papel ng Wikang Filipino bilang daluyan ng kaalaman, pagkakakilanlan, at pagkakaisa ng sambayanang Pilipino.

Ngayong taon, tampok ang temang:

"𝓦𝓲𝓴𝓪𝓷𝓰 𝓕𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓸 𝓪𝓽 𝓐𝓘: 𝓚𝓪𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓴𝓪𝓹𝓪𝓷 𝓼𝓪 𝓟𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓼𝓲𝓴 𝓪𝓽 𝓣𝓾𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓼𝓪 𝓨𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓷𝓰 𝓘𝓶𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓶𝓪𝓼𝔂𝓸𝓷."

Sa panahon ng mabilis na pag-unlad ng teknolohiya, nawa'y magsilbing paalala ang pagdiriwang na ito na ang Artificial Intelligence (AI) ay isang kasangkapan lamang—ngunit ang wikang Filipino ang nananatiling puso ng ating pagkatuto, pananaliksik, at makabuluhang komunikasyon.

Halina't makiisa sa mga inihandang gawain at ipagdiwang ang ating wika bilang sagisag ng ating kultura, kasaysayan, at kinabukasan.

Maligayang Buwan ng Wika!✨

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐄! | AdZU SLA Conduct this Year’s Student General Assembly

As part of the Ignatian mission of transforming learners into future men and women for and with others, the AdZU School of Liberal Arts conducted the Students General Assembly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Multi-Purpose Covered Courts 2 (MPCC 2).

Opening the program was the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Dr. Ailyn Sabdilon-Absara who expressed her hopes and excitement for the future of the school, especially working together with both faculty and students as the newly appointed head of the unit. She also reminded the students of the university’s theme of "Servicio con Amor y Alegria” – that their time in SLA will form them not just in mind, but also in heart and spirit.

Our student Liberalistas displayed an energy and drive unique to this gathering of young free thinkers and action makers. Led by the Liberal Arts Academic Organization (LAAO), students, especially the freshmen, got a comprehensive view of each of the programs rules and retention policies and had the chance to get to know their professors and mentors. The LAAO’s organizations laid out their future plans, detailed their accomplishments, and shared other important info. Speakers from the This was all made even more enriching with other lively activities and insightful conversations.

An inspiring highlight of the event was a special sharing of experience by the event’s guest speaker Mr. Joaquin Carlos Gonzales – a proud Liberal Arts alumnus. He recalled his time as an international studies learner and likened the guidance of SLA to that of a compass. Throughout his years and even as he achieved a successful career abroad, he never lost sight of what truly matters as a true, blue-blooded Liberalista – to use ones talents and skills in joyful service to others.

In AdZU SLA, we make sure our students are seen, heard, and welcomed. As is the mandate of AdZU, we strive to instill in our students not just skills and competency, but more importantly, the Ignatian values that make an Atenean a truly whole person – one who serves with Magis and Cura pPersonalis especially in the wide and varied world of liberal arts.

In SLA, you can!

Caption by: Mr. Dominic Ian Cabatit

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Faculty General Assembly

The School of Liberal Arts (SLA) successfully held its Faculty General Assembly and Forum on July 22, 2026, at the SLA Workroom, bringing together faculty members and administrators as the School officially welcomed the new academic year.

The assembly commenced with Dean Ailyn Sabdilon-Absara's Opening Remarks and Inputs, where faculty members were apprised of the School's general directions, priorities, and aspirations for Academic Year 2026–2027, reaffirming the community's shared commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The highlight of the program was the inspiring forum delivered by Mr. Conrado "Shing" Balatbat, who shared his personal journey as an educator and reminded participants that teaching extends beyond delivering lessons. Through stories and reflections, he emphasized that while communication is essential, our tone is everything; that educators are called to continually reflect on why they do what they do; and that teachers are capable of becoming far more than what is simply expected of them.

The School of Liberal Arts extends its sincere gratitude to all faculty members and administrators who participated in the assembly and contributed to a meaningful start to the academic year. Together, may we continue to embrace our mission with excellence, compassion, and a spirit of service.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐄 | SLA Service Awardees 2026

The School of Liberal Arts proudly congratulates this year's Service Awardees!

We celebrate your remarkable milestones and honor your years of dedicated service and commitment to our mission of forming competent, compassionate, and committed individuals.

Emma B. Langki – 15 Years
Dominic Ian Cabatit – 15 Years
Chaldeanne Wee – 10 Years

Inspired by the example of St. Ignatius of Loyola, may your steadfast dedication continue to embody the spirit of magis—always striving to serve with greater love, excellence, and generosity for the greater glory of God.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and may God continue to bless your vocation of service!

𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻̃𝗼, Ma'am Cindy!

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University, School of Liberal Arts warmly greet our faculty member from the Social Sciences Department, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞, on her birthday. May this special day bring you joy, good health, and renewed inspiration for the year ahead. Wishing you a wonderful celebration and continued success in all that you do!

𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀Ñ𝐎, Sir Bien!

Today, we celebrate 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐨 "𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧" 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 on his special day. Thank you for your dedication to the School of Liberal Arts and for the many ways you continue to inspire through your work and service. May the year ahead bring you good health, meaningful moments, and many reasons to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, sir Bien!

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐃 | SLA General Assembly

Due to unforeseen weather disturbances and in consideration of the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 originally scheduled for July 10, 2026 has been rescheduled to 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Please take note of the updated schedule:

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Venue: MPCC 2
Forum Speaker: Hon. Kimberly Anne Dime Villaflores

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐋𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: SLA Workroom
Forum Speaker: Mr. Conrado Z. Balatbat

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone on July 22 as we begin the academic year united in service, excellence, and community.

See you there!

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: SLA General Assembly

Be part of the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, as we begin the academic year united in service, excellence, and community.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲
Forum Speaker: Hon. Kimberly Anne Dime Villaflores
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 nn
Location: MPCC 2

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐋𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲
Forum Speaker: Mr. Conrado Z Balatbat
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: SLA Workroom

Mark your calendars. See you there!

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐌: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

As part of its continuing commitment to promoting mental health, trauma-informed care, and community-responsive professional formation, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Liberal Arts proudly highlights 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐌 (𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭)—a capacity-building initiative developed and spearheaded by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧-𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐚, licensed psychologist and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

Grounded in the belief that those who help survivors heal must themselves be equipped with the skills to listen safely, respond compassionately, and intervene without causing further harm, Project HILOM strengthens the competencies of social workers who support women and child survivors of trauma arising from domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, displacement, armed conflict, neglect, and other forms of psychosocial adversity.

In line with this advocacy, Dr. Absara recently served as a Resource Speaker during the "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐄𝐂-𝐂𝐒𝐀𝐄𝐌, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬," organized by Katilingban sa Kalambuan Organization, Inc. (KKI) and held on June 26, 2026, at Mt. Apo View Hotel, Davao City.

The training brought together social workers from across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), including representatives from Cotabato, Lanao del Norte, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. As frontline practitioners supporting women and children affected by trauma and abuse, participants deepened their knowledge and skills in trauma-informed care, survivor-centered case management, psychological first aid, crisis intervention, and counseling techniques that promote safety, dignity, and healing.

Through initiatives such as Project HILOM, the School of Liberal Arts continues to advance its mission of forming professionals who combine academic excellence with compassionate service, contributing meaningfully to mental health advocacy, human dignity, and the well-being of vulnerable communities across the region.

In 𝐒𝐋𝐀, we empower those who serve—because healing begins with compassionate, capable, and committed professionals.

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | Advancing Communication Scholarship

The School of Liberal Arts proudly recognizes the participation of 𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐐. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 of the Communication Department in the 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄), held in partnership with the International Communication Association at Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City, on June 5–6, 2026.

During the conference, Mr. Masamayor served as the moderator of the plenary session,"𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧," contributing to meaningful conversations on regional perspectives in communication education and scholarship.

The event also provided an opportunity to engage with fellow communication educators from the Mindanao Ateneos, including Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan and Ateneo de Davao University, where initial discussions centered on potential academic collaborations.

Through active participation in academic conferences and collaborative engagements, the School of Liberal Arts continues to foster scholarship, professional growth, and meaningful partnerships.

In 𝐒𝐋𝐀, we connect, collaborate, and create opportunities that strengthen education beyond the classroom.