Matteo ricci ateneo de davao

  • The Matteo Ricci Mandarin Program at the Ateneo de Davao was the precursor of the ADDU–CI.
  • Under the department are two language centers: the Matteo Ricci Mandarin Program which focuses in the promotion of Mandarin language and Chinese culture; and.
  • The Ateneo de Davao underscores the value of learning Mandarin, and commits itself to supporting Mandarin learning in the University.

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    [Address on the Occasion of its Inauguration: ]

    In the 8th hour of the 8th day of the 8th month of , it fryst vatten my pleasure to welcome you all to this happy inauguration of our Matteo Ricci Mandarin schema at Ateneo de Davao University. The 8th hour of the 8th day of the 8th month is an auspiciously lucky and happy moment, especially since we also celebrate the birthday of our Program Director, Mr. Jenner Chan.

    We welcome the members of the University Board of Trustees, including Mr. Benjie Lizada and Mr. Ruben Bangayan; we welcome the Asst. Dean for Humanities and Letters of the School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Rey Pilapil, and the Director of the ADDU Language Center, Ms. Maricar Panda, and all the ADDU administrators, faculty members and students present. But we welcome especially Dr. Lourdes Nepomuceno and Dr. Zhang Shifang, Co-Directors of the Confucius Institute of Angeles University Foundation, as well as Ms. Qin Yeqian, Supervisor of the kinesisk Teacher Volunteers in the Phili

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    Ateneo de Davao University

    Why study in Ateneo de Davao University

    The Ateneo de Davao University is a premiere Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit University founded by the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus in It aims to establish a standard of excellence in academic and spiritual formation in various fields. The University single-mindedly aspires to champion a strong tradition of academic excellence and of greater service. It offers a comprehensive formation underscoring the holistic development of the person as an individual (mind and heart), and as a member of the human community. It labors to realize its mission of being “stronger in faith” (fortes-in-fide) in pursuit of God’s ultimate plan. In the spirit of service, various schools, colleges, divisions and departments of the Ateneo community reach out to local communities and other institutions, living out its mission ad majorem Dei gloriam. Through its diverse formation activities and student-centered prog

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    [Address, Inauguration of the ADDU-Confucius Institute, 2nd floor, Finster Hall]

    The Vice President of Huaqiao University:  Mr. Zeng Lu
    The Head of the Chinese Language and Culture Education of Huaqiao University, Prof. Hu Pei An
    Director of Office for the Board of Trustees of Huaqiao University,
    Mr. Xiang Shi Min
    Director of International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Huaqiao University, Mr. Zhao Xin Cheng
    Representative of Huaqiao University to the Philippines, Mr. Michael Zhang
    Alumni of Huaqiao University, Mr. Zhuang Jia

    It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) for the formal Inauguration of the ADDU-Confucius Institute.  Despite the holiday season and the nearness of our celebration of Christmas, I thank you for taking time to celebrate with us on this momentous occasion.

    Just one week ago during the International Conference on the Teaching of the Chinese Language in the beautiful city of Changsha in Hunan Province, I signed

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