Features, Stories of Herons

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Nurturing Growth: The Center for Guidance and Counseling Services Embracing Love, Wisdom, and Integrity

In this generation, the emotional and mental well-being of students has become an essential focus. The Center for Guidance and Counseling Services is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students to navigate the…
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TNVS Driver’s Rocky Path Towards Dream Destination

53-year-old Grab driver, Kuya Benjie Estillore, continues to pursue studies and reach his ambition to be a freshman at the University of Makati (UMak). (UMak-USMO, Makati, PH) Education knows no age, as proven by Kuya Benjie himself with…
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Tech-Voc student breaks stereotypes, emerges Valedictorian

"It is with immense pride that I stand before you all today, as this momentous occasion marks a historic milestone in our university’s commencement exercises. For the first time, a student from the Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track…
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IN CONVERSATION: VP Tapia shares his insight and experience during the 2023 International Munich Federalism Days

Hundreds of brilliant personalities from thirty different countries gathered at the International Munich Federalism Days from May 22 to 26 in Germany. Among them is the University of Makati Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Ederson…
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IN CONVERSATION: Pres Ramos Talks about “COLLABoratory”, Showcase in Infocomm Asia 2023 Thailand

"How are we going to teach the students of today?"  The path of today radically changed the path of yesterday. The world has to be reimagined due to the economic and physical setbacks COVID-19 brought to the different sectors including education.…

Insights From Edutech Asia 2022: Inspiring Innovation In Legal Education Through The Use Of Technology

Addressing the Effects of the Pandemic and Transitioning to the Better Normal The pandemic drastically changed the landscape of education, legal education included. It hastened our adaptation to and adoption of technology in teaching…
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IN CONVERSATION: UMak OIC President Takes the Lead Towards Internationalization

OIC President Elyxur C. Ramos presented the motivations and principles of the government-industry-academia partnership at The 9th Asian Conference on Education and International Development (ACEID) 2023 at Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan last…

CTHM welcomes new OIC-Program Head for Tourism

 University of Makati (UMak)'s Management Committee (ManCom) has appointed Dr. Jan Noel Vero as the new OIC Program Head for Tourism for the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM). Vero, fondly called as Doc. Jan,…

“I’m a Proud Heron” PH Idol Season 2 Champion Khimo Gumatay Expresses Gratitude at Parangal 2023

March 27, 2023 - At Parangal 2023, 'Idol' Khimo Gumatay expressed deep gratitude to UMak Community. He said, "Before we sing our last song, I'd like to take this opportunity to give my biggest gratitude to all the professors, to all the…