29 September 2026 — the Ateneo de Naga University – Graduate School participated in the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) Recognition Rites hosted at La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office V (CHEDRO V) organized this event to give honor to the scholars’ hard work and dedication in completing their master’s and doctorate degrees. This event also gave the commission the opportunity to extend their gratitude to their partner Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEI) and Sending Higher Education Institutions (SHEI) on their commitment to support the scholars by giving them quality education.

The Ateneo de Naga University is one of the key Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIs) of CHED SIKAP in Bicol actively offering 27 graduate programs that empower our Region’s educators and professionals.

The Dean of the Graduate School and AdNU SIKAP Scholarship Administrator, Dr. Malu C. Barcillano, alongside the Vice President for Higher Education, Dr. Digna P. Alba and the College and Graduate School Registrar, Marymon G. Serrano-Salvamante, represented Ateneo de Naga University.

There were also scholars who graduated in ADNU who were present during the recognition rites namely, Dr. Ivy B. G. Moriño (Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Psychology), Dr. Kristine L. Rozen (Doctor of Business Administration), and Jonathan C. Boaloy (Master in Language and Literature).

This recognition is a shared achievement across the entire Ateneo de Naga University community—to the University Leadership, hardworking SIKAP Scholars, and the dedicated Graduate School team.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Prepared by:

Mary France E. Sernande
Office Staff – Graduate School Dean’s Office