League of Cross Swords in the Philippines

12/06/2026

🇵🇭 Happy Philippine Independence Day! 🇵🇭

The League of Cross Swords joins the nation in celebrating the freedom, courage, and enduring spirit of the Filipino people.

May we continue to serve our country with unwavering commitment guided by our core values of:

⚔️ Duty • Honor • Loyalty

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!
June 12, 2026 🇵🇭

03/06/2026

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN XALAAI PRESIDENT! 🌟

The Xavier Ateneo Law Alumni Association Incorporated (XALAAI) proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to our President, ATTY. VIRGILIO A. GALARRITA JR., on his well-deserved promotion as Attorney III (Senior Attorney) of the Social Security System – Mindanao North Legal Department.

This remarkable achievement reflects his unwavering dedication to the legal profession, commitment to excellence, and steadfast devotion to public service. Throughout his career, Atty. Galarrita has consistently demonstrated integrity, competence, and leadership in advancing the rule of law and serving the public with distinction.

As President of XALAAI, he has likewise inspired fellow alumni through his vision, service, and commitment to strengthening the bonds of our Xavier Ateneo Law community. His promotion is a fitting recognition of a professional journey marked by hard work, excellence, and a deep commitment to public service.

May this milestone open even greater opportunities to continue making a meaningful impact in the legal profession and in the lives of those he serves.

Congratulations, President Gil! Your XALAAI family celebrates this well-earned success and remains proud of your achievements and dedication to public service.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

AFP Welcomes Strong Public Support for National Defense Efforts

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the results of the latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research from March 19 to 25, 2026, which showed that 76 percent of adult Filipinos support the government’s efforts to defend the country’s territory and sovereign rights, including the West Philippine Sea.

Conducted nationwide, the survey showed the strongest support in National Capital Region at 83 percent, followed by Luzon at 77 percent, underscoring the strong public backing for the protection of the country’s sovereignty and national interests.

The AFP remains committed to performing its mandate with professionalism, operational readiness, and adherence to international law in order to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity and support a peaceful and rules-based regional order.





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30/05/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗢𝗡 | 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲

Today, May 29, the Reserve Command, Philippine Army commemorates the historic mobilization of the 1002nd (Lanao del Norte) Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (RRIBn) and the Charlie Company, 1005th (Misamis Oriental) RRIBn in 2017 during the Marawi Siege. Nine (9) years ago today, 20 reservist officers and 369 enlisted reservists from Iligan City answered the call to duty, undergoing rigorous training to assume critical positions to conduct Area Defense Operations under the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade. By taking charge of checkpoint security, base defense, and route control in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City, these citizen-army soldiers secured vital logistics lines and freed up regular units to focus entirely on primary combat operations to liberate Marawi.
Another RR Infantry Company was mobilized in Misamis Oriental in support to the 4th Infantry Division stability operations.

As we advance the “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC)”, this milestone serves as the operational blueprint for modern total-force integration. While our regular forces project capability outward to secure our maritime borders and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), RESCOM provides the vital strategic depth and infrastructure security required to hold the home front. We salute the reservists of the 1002nd RRIBn and the Charlie Coy, 1005th RRIBn whose discipline, readiness, and patriotism proved that national defense is a shared civic responsibility, inspiring every modern citizen-soldier to maintain the highest state of mission readiness for the Republic.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

28/05/2026

Every challenge is an opportunity to build stronger foundations.

As the development of the Campus of the Future continues, the retaining wall project along identified critical slope areas remains a vital step toward creating a safer and more resilient environment for students, faculty, staff, and future generations. By helping prevent soil erosion, stabilizing slopes, protecting nearby infrastructure, and enhancing the safety and welfare of surrounding communities, the project contributes significantly to the university’s commitment to a long-term, responsible, and sustainable campus development.

As a university guided by Laudato Si’, it puts into action the values of service, stewardship, and care for the community that we strive to teach, uphold, and embody.

Progress continues as the Campus of the Future moves steadily toward a more resilient and future-ready direction.

13/05/2026

🎉👀 SOMETHING BIG IS COMING, XAVIER ATENEANS! 👀🎉

Get ready to reconnect, compete, celebrate, and relive the Atenean spirit as the Xavier University Ateneo Alumni Association, Inc. (XUAAA, Inc.) brings you two exciting events this 2026! 💙💛

🏅 Alumni Sportfest 2026
📅 November 28, 2026
📍 Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre

🎉 Grand Alumni Homecoming 2026
📅 December 5, 2026
📍 SM CDO Downtown Premier – Events Hall

✨ “Reigniting the Mission, Renewing Our Commitment” ✨

From the courts to the celebration halls, this will be a gathering of Ateneans across generations—one brotherhood, one mission, one Ateneo spirit.

📌 More details coming soon. Stay tuned!