Our AdDU Freshman Facilitator, Sir Wilfred "Butch" Samante, welcomes us warmly as Sister Maria Theresa and Sister Rosa Pia welcome us into their modest home at Padre Pio's Home for Children. The program activities were led by assigned staff and children, whom they referred to as the ATE's (young adult). We thoroughly enjoyed the fun and games they had prepared.

... The Ateneo de Davao University is dedicated to upholding a strong tradition of academic excellence and serving the community. The formation provided is focused on the holistic development of the individual, encompassing both the mind and heart as well as their role within the human community. The organization strives to fulfill its mission of being "stronger in faith" (fortes-in-fide) as it seeks to align with God's ultimate plan. The Ateneo community's schools, colleges, divisions, and departments actively engage with local communities and other institutions, embodying their mission of serving others and glorifying God. The Ateneo is dedicated to forming young men and women into individuals who prioritize the well-being of others through a range of formation activities and student-centered programs.