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This is a world cafe talk with resource speakers representing single, married, and clerical / ordained life. This is my way of helping the participants discern which state of life they are called to be a more loving person.

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An expression of my commitment to do the more loving option is my full commitment in Ateneo SPEED where we build a more inclusive society for the PWDs <33

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MakeSense PH is an advocacy-based start-up incubator that I have recently been exposed to, and ever since then, I have been inspired by what they do and have been interested in taking part in their various activities. As someone who is inclined to business and has a handful of advocacies, I believe enlisting in their programs may be how I am currently called to serve and to do more for my community and others. I believe that by doing so I am choosing the more loving option. - Athina Chloe Astorga, 3 BS MGT-H

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Mayani is the Philippines' fastest-growing farm-to-table platform with over 70,000+ farmers. I have had a number of internships in big corporations but I have never felt a strong sense of fulfillment or the feeling that I am making a positive change in the world. Beyond just going for the big companies now, I want to make a change in the lives of our Filipino farmers and I hope to soon intern for this company who helps our Filipino farmers.

- Kristoffer Mercado

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Relating to my course right now (BS PSY), I feel driven to succeed in it because it's an important stepping stone to whatever career I will have. I'm interested in looking into work that involves mental health or psychiatry, especially because those with mental disorders are still very stigmatized. This is why at the moment I'm putting academics first and working hard.

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In relation to my course, BS Computer Science, I am motivated to study hard in order to apply my knowledge in this field to spread awareness towards issues that are prevalent in modern times. In the present, digital platforms and technology are widely used by people to gain information. I want to use this fact in order to use the skills that I have and those that I am currently honing to promote equality and empowerment for all individuals. Likewise, my goal is to also participate in more projects and organizations which have the same advocacies as mentioned.

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Science communication is a budding field that aims to deliver the discovery of new knowledge and applications more effectively to the people even outside of the STEM field. As a chemistry major, I am moved to do my part in making sure that the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the fruits it bears will be accessible for everyone. By being informed of the latest discoveries especially with health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, I can do my part through making sure my family and friends are updated with the latest information.

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An expression of my commitment to do the more loving option is my desire to join, learn, and commit myself in organizations such as the Ateneo SPEED and Musmos Ateneo. Here I will be able to contribute to society wherein youth empowerment is prioritized and that PWDs are given more access in order to build a more inclusive community for them. - Angela Monica Dizon 3 AB IS

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This is a photo of me volunteering in my parish's feeding program back in junior high school. I used to be very active in my parish's activities, and helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment I have rarely felt since. As an Ateneo student, I now plan to look for and volunteer in more sustained volunteer programs targeted toward the sectors I care most about, which I believe will help me figure out in which ways I am truly meant to serve. - Monica Sugay, 3 BS MGT-H

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This was made by my groupmate for our final project that was an innovation on farming technology. This is my first step towards my plans to do the more loving choice. It represents my plans to be more involved in this field and to be one of those that bring positive impact. -Sta. Maria

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It has been a lifelong dream of mine to help and serve others. I found that my dream careers were all leading to help people, be it becoming a doctor to help patients, barista to listen and comfort customers, etc. Now I am currently studying Management and that led me to the goal of helping manage an orphanage and I do hope that one day, I will get there. - Ara Cho

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Relating to my program (BS in Legal Management), I'm reassured of what I'm studying for. In the present time wherein oppression, especially in the Philippine society, is rampant, I am eager to pursue this passion to be there for others and defend the oppressed. Through upholding justice, I'm responding to God's call to be committed not only for myself, but for others.

-Christan Joseph C. Doctor

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Gabay is an organization that I joined this year and I feel that with the goals this org and I sharethe, I will be able to be give proper and loving service to its community

Jaime Josef Rey Cruz

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One way I plan to do the more loving choice is by choosing to apply for Barefoot, which puts me in a position to truly help children from rural communities in a way that matters. Furthermore, related to my course, BS Psychology, a concrete plan I want to do to help others is to offer free counseling services for those in need. I also want to offer counseling in public schools for free, so that I’m able to help those that need it but can’t afford it.

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I think a plan I aspire to do the more loving choice is choosing to join Barefoot Organization this semester. By being able to empower children from rural communities, with this assistance that the organization offers, it will allow them to address the actual, express needs of the kids and also strive to create projects and initiatives that will benefit in the long run. With that I will have the opportunity to make these kids feel values, respected and heard.

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For me, choosing the move loving choice also includes internal and external development, and for me, my passion particularly lies with mental health especially. My plans here include developing skills I can use in the vocation I see myself in. From how to interact with people, counseling, empathy, working with others, etc., I want to develop these even more so that I can give service to the community.

- Alyssa Erika R. Ortaleza

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In relation to BS Management, I can still do the loving choice by studying hard and making sure that I implement my learnings in my career after college. In an area where corruption is rampant, I can do my part by joining companies that do not tolerate discrimination, etc. as well as businesses that have Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

- Shara Olivarez

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Concerning my pre-med course (BS Psychology), I commit to a life of studying and practical understanding of medical concepts for my possible future patients. I want to be able to serve them as they deserve, based on their inherent human rights and dignity. Therefore, I plan to prioritize academics first because it would be my initial step toward this commitment. In the coming years, I will also undergo proper practical training and make use of internships to acquire the competencies for a doctor.

-Kurt Samuel Vengco, 3 BS PSY

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I have always liked the image of a child. This is not because I want kids my own, but because all I could see is their innocence and purity. I believe that children are the most precious things in the world.  They are at the crucial point in their lives where they need the most support and love that they could get. I recognize the significance of children because I recognize our significance as individuals. When I say I love children, it means I love to be one of the reasons why they grow up to be the best person and loving person they could be.

- Yvonne Jorge Gallegos

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When I think about doing the more loving choice and embodying magis, I think about committing and giving my service and love to people who are in need. This image is from an organization founded by my uncle which aims to help kids who are not able to go to school in the province. Helping out here from time to time during my summers is something I look forward to as I am able to serve others.

- Hart Cua

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Microsoft once held the AI for Accessibility Virtual Hackathon that aims to create accessible technologies to help people. One of the most well-known applications that they have also made is the seeing camera, a camera where if you point an object, text will speak to you what it is currently in front of you. This camera is said to help those who are experiencing difficulties with sight. Not only do that, other accessibility apps include apps that teach children with learning disabilities through gamified learning to slowly cope with what they are facing. I want to create technology that not only innovates but in a way, also transforms society to become more inclusive with one another.

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Growing up, I loved tasks that involved creating something. It was loom band bracelets, doodles, and essays for the past 10 years. After much reflection, I realized that I wanted to create things with a purpose —— something that could really help people. In my organization Habitat for Humanity Blue Chapter (HFH- BC), I create posters that deliver essential information about poverty housing in the Philippines. We also do whatever we can to assist the members of our partner community with their concerns. In HFH-BC, we build communities. We choose the more loving option by serving our stakeholders in the best way possible.

- Lexi Lagamon

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Joining Ateneo Gabay and applying in the academics sector this year is one of my concrete plans of helping others in the community. It puts me in a position where I can interact with the sectors of the society that advocates quality education within public elementary school kids and being able to provide support and growth into service.

Rovie C. Rentoza, 3 BS APS-MSE

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I have always wanted to become an entrepreneur or to continue my family business. Growing up, I realized that business is not only about earning money, but it is through business that people are given jobs. Aside from that, there is Corporate Social Responsibility. When I take over my family business, I plan to use that platform to give back to my community. Whether this may be through my existing employees or Cebu as a whole.
- Ariana Aldeguer

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I think, being involved in an organization that advocates on psychosocial support is one of the biggest concrete plans of doing a more loving choice. I commitment to God's call by being active and listening to the sector and simply be there for them and listen to their stories so the kids simply do not feel as if they are in a hospital, but as if they are my friends. I think that is the biggest act and commitment I can make because I believe being there for someone is the greatest thing we can do for others.

- Yana Chiong 3 BS MGT

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Much like Sabs Ongkiko, I've recently let go of the possibility of having a career in medicine to pursue what I believe would be my more "loving option" and where I would be able to serve better. Though the exact profession is uncertain, I dream of working wherever the need is in healthcare and hopefully leading me to be a practitioner in the field. Attached is a picture of the work I'm currently involved in in a company striving to elevate healthcare for women in the Philippines.
- Kim Mandia 3 BS PSY

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To be honest, I really don't know what God is calling me to do in the future, but I feel like my calling right now is to focus on being a good student and member of the organizations I joined. I hope one day this will point to the field God wants me in; I just have to do my best right now with the things I am given. - Renee Melitante

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ADHAYA PH was an organization I was a part of that advocate for PWDs—specifically for children. However, it has been inactive due to our members' busy schedules, but the org has made me realize how I'd love to join more orgs that have a concrete advocacy. I hope to be able to use my skills (specifically GD) to spread awareness, raise concerns, and give marginalized communities their own voice.

-Catherine Ong

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Something that I know I can always do no matter where I am, where I get to, or what I am doing with life is to be present and aware with those I interact with. This is to make them feel the presence of a support system, feel valued and validated. Especially now during times when mental health is wavering for many. To do so, I practice compartmentalizing different aspects of my life so that there is better focus on each rather than getting overwhelmed with dealing with everything happening all at once.

- Charlisse Chua

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Ateneo EDGE is an organization that advocates for education for youth. I believe this is me choosing the more loving option since I want to stop wanting to help, and start acting on it. By joining this org, I learn to be more passionate towards the plights of others.

- Sophia Abejero

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As the Commissioner of the Sanggunian: Commission on Gender Equality, I am choosing to do more loving choices by helping Ateneo build a more inclusive and non-discriminative safe space for Atenean regardless of their SOGIESCs. Our work and advocacy aim to create a more egalitarian and compassionate Loyola Schools by pushing for a progressive changes both within and beyond the Ateneo, with the goal of creating a Loyola Schools free of all types of gender-based violence. This October, the commission is preparing to conduct our very own ONE BIG PRIDE as we want to give every Atenean an avenue for them to celebrate their identities and showcase their love to everybody.

- Alfredo Sanchez, 3 BS PSY

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When I was a freshie, I decided to join the DSWS (Department of Student Welfare and Services). We're typically known as the group of students who facilitate lockers registration, arrange carpools, and provide items for loans and sale on campus (just to name a few). Unless you're a scholar, you don't really get anything out of being in DSWS. All members are required to attend shifts. It's an org that demands a lot of commitment without much compensation (since it's volunteer-based). And yet, service to the LS community is something we continue to dedicate a big part of our student lives to. Even after I graduate, I'll always be thankful for DSWS for developing my passion for service and love for the other.

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For me, joining outreach activities whether organized by the school or not, allows me to practice the more loving choice in a world filled with greed and violence. Ever since high school, I’ve always loved attending outreaches despite having to wake up early on a Saturday and balancing my academics because I’m able to spend half of my day with these children and spread love and happiness to them even in small actions. By joining these outreaches, I’m able to do the more loving option by giving back to the community through acts of service and sharing love and happiness.
- Jewelle Teng, 3 BS MGT

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I plan on furthering my studies to become a psychologist. I want to develop my skills in order to help Filipinos who are in need of mental help as this is my passion. I want to learn even more by interacting with others so I can further develop more empathy for our fellow Filipinos. I chose to pursue psychology since there is still a strong stigma with trying to get help for mental problems. I really want to be part of the force that eradicates this negative opinion of one's mental wellbeing.

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When I was the TSL Area Head of TUGON, I dropped off donations at TSL with my Deputy and another TUGON volunteer.

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My passion for service provides me an opportunity to be loving to the community—as seen in the image above, I was able to spread love to the girls of Tahanan Sta. Luisa, Inc. Currently, I am the External Advocacy Deputy of TUGON and I plan on spreading awareness on the organization's advocacy, thereby, giving other people an opportunity to know the organization and support the advocacy. Aside from TUGON, I commit to doing my best to be there for my loved ones and to choose the more loving option even at times of difficulty.

- Simoné Jalbuena, 3 AB DIP IR

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I have always envisioned myself ascending the corporate ladder, pursuing my ambition of garnerning wealth and praise. This is mainly why I took up my course, BS ME. But this ambition of mine, seems quite frivolous and self-centric. So, I want to commit to working for a company with corporate sustainability at its core - one that makes concrete steps towards the betterment of communities and the lessening of their harmful environmental impacts. I'm also going to explore volunteer work first before pursuing a corporate job after I graduate.

- Andi Ruivivar

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I plan to pursue medicine to help older people as I want them to be dignified and contented with the healthy life that they have. With this, I will make them satisfied in their lives by offering the skills and knowledge that I have.

- Dianne Al Theriz Sy from 3 BS PSY

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Kids for Kids is a non-profit organization solely run by the youth to be the change the world needs tomorrow. We aim to inspire the next generation of Peacemakers, Worldshapers, and Change-makers. As an advocate of the youth I would love to help them be able to have the future they want and shape them to become world leaders in anyway I can.

-Angelo Bernardo, 3 BS LM

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This is one of the pictures I keep going back to these days and it is a photo of me and my friends who volunteered for an animal rescue organization back in senior high. This honestly has nothing to do with my course (BS LM) but I do fondly remember the things that have transpired during this event and it is something that I really cherish to this day. Because of this, I am considering doing more volunteer work for animal shelters in the future. Due to the present materialistic society that we live in today, more and more animals have been victims of the selfish and poor decisions of some. Animals are also one of God's beautiful creations and they also deserve to be treated with the same love and care we share to our neighbors. Thus, this thought has inspired me to hopefully pursue more acts of volunteerism towards rescuing and taking care of the animals that live alongside us. - Hennie Liu

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I plan to take up culinary after college as I want to be able to cook different types of food for the people I love. I think that would want to use my gifts to help feed other people as well by doing volunteer work to give food to people that needs them.

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As an expression of my commitment to doing the more loving option, I hope to volunteer more at Kusina ng Kalinga and use my passion and interest in cooking to help and feed others in need. The times i've been there have been really fun and hopefully I'll get to go back some time in the near future. -Hanna Santaren

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Nico Duque - i used my friend's laptop since mine started to overheat

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Nico Duque - i used my friend's laptop since mine started to overheat

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I was not active in orgs back in high school and in the early years of college. After the recollection, I realized that I want to join an org in which I can use my talents to help other people. Based on other people in my course, MEA is an org that strives to help other communities through entrepreneurial activities. Now my goal is to grow together with the people that I've met.

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Using my gifts in researching and my interest and love in animals, one of the more loving choices I've done is to become a member in AGILA, one of Ateneo's organizations. Knowing how important the Ateneo wildlife and environment is to the mental wellbeing of students and understanding that our fellow animals are our community as well, I want to be a steward of creation. Through this organization, I will be able to help spread awareness and debunk myths about animals and encourage the Atenean community to treat our environment well.
- Jada Miguel (3 BS PSY)

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I would like to dedicate more of my time advocating for the rights of PWDs in Philippine society, whether this may be through volunteer work or being in a company where they are given equal treatment and opportunities as any other employee. As I have also encountered the financial and mental burden of having a condition one was born with or have developed, I would like to extend my abilities to others who may need them. - Jeo Jerick Cafe

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After acknowledging my gifts, I have the desire now to be able to contribute more with my capabilities for each stakeholders of the organization. Furthermore, be more activity in the community and strengthen the bonds I with everyone

-Trisha Tang (3 BS ME)