Features, Stories of Herons

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From Reel to Real: Broadcast Arts Alumni Return To UMak To Capture The Moments Where It All Started

  Graduated in 2009, the Bachelor in Integrated Arts major in Broadcast Arts alumni, Jan Michael Caisip and Krizelle Bien, after 18 years of relationship, are now ready to tie the knot. The two are classmates in the Center for…
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Ten Alumni Soar to Greater Heights, Recognized as Remarkable Alumni Heron

15 March 2024 - Ten remarkable alumni were named among the thousands of herons produced by the University of Makati (UMak) at the UMak Auditorium during the awarding ceremony of the Remarkable Alumni Herons Awards. “Despite those times…
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Beauty TRANScends Gender Barriers

Thoughts of doubts and hurtful words, a candidate so challenged to others’ opinions and lack of trust ain’t stopping her from dazzling beneath the crowd. A 21-year-old stunner exemplifying that beauty is for every single gender, all hail…
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From Shadows to Spotlight: Drag Queens Slay Stigmas of the Past!

“We are all unique in our ways, but celebrating together makes us all the same” - Manila Luzon Filipino-American drag artist Manila Luzon has become a trailblazer in the constantly evolving arena of artistic expression and cultural…
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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.…