Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu welcomed its 29 RVO-JVO Scholars to the RVO-JVO Scholars’ Fellowship for School Year 2026–2027 on July 30, 2026, Thursday, at the Cor Jesu Auxiliary Room, Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu. This is the 17th year of RVO-JVO Scholarship in the Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu. The first year was in 2010-2011 with four scholars.
The fellowship brought together the 29 RVO-JVO Scholars in SY 2026-2027 in different grade levels: 4 in Gr 7, 6 in Gr 8, 9 in Gr 9, 1 in Gr 10, 2 in Gr 11, and 7 in Gr 12; school administrators, counselors, and other members of the school community in an afternoon of gratitude, inspiration, and fellowship. More than an orientation, the gathering celebrated the opportunities made possible through the generous support of the RVO Foundation and the commitment of the RVO-JVO Scholars to make the most of their high school educational journey made possible by their 6-year RVO-JVO Scholarship.
The fellowship program opened with an overview of the RVO Foundation by Mrs. Cecilie A. Villacrucis, the coordinator of the Office of Admission and Scholarships and the coordinator of the RVO-JVO Scholarship in the Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu. It was then followed by the introduction of the RVO-JVO Scholars by the Grade Level Counselors. An insightful portion of the fellowship was when the more senior RVO-JVO Scholars shared their experiences and reflections on being recipients of the RVO-JVO Scholarship, allowing the younger RVO-JVO Scholars to hear meaningful experiences and reflections from their fellow beneficiaries. These stories highlighted how scholarship support can open doors, nurture dreams, and inspire students to strive for excellence.
The fellowship also welcomed the four new RVO-JVO Scholars in Grade 7 who were formally inducted into the RVO-JVO Scholarship by Fr. Michael I. Pineda, SJ, School President. Inspirational messages from Mrs. Annie F. Abucay, SHS Principal through Mr. Alven Rey Labadan, HUMMS Stand Head, and Mr. Roberto Joseph A. Galvan, JHS Principal, reminded the scholars of the value of perseverance, gratitude, and responsibility in pursuing their education.
The fellowship also featured warm messages from Fr. Michael I. Pineda, SJ, and concluded with a blessing led by Fr. Gilbert Emmanuel P. Levosada, SJ, CMSIO Director, entrusting the scholars and their educational journey to God’s guidance.
As an RVO-JVO Scholar, each student carries not only the gift of educational opportunity but also the responsibility to grow in excellence, gratitude, and service. May they continue to embody the spirit of diligence, perseverance, kindness, humility, and generosity that made their RVO-JVO Scholarship possible and, in time, become a source of inspiration, hope and opportunity for others.
Congratulations to all our RVO-JVO Scholars! May this School Year 2026-2027 be filled with meaningful growth, learning, and opportunities to make a difference.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!
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Ms. Cecilie A. Villacrucis (standing) facilitating an overview of the RVO Foundation and the RVO-JVO Scholarship. Answering a question with the microphone is Seth Cosido, Gr 8.
RVO-JVO Scholars are delighted as one of them answers a question correctly during a discussion
of the overview of the RVO Foundation and the RVO-JVO Scholarship.
JHS Principal Mr. Roberto Joseph A. Galvan delivers an inspirational message to the scholars.
Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu President Fr. Michael I. Pineda SJ leading the four RVO-JVO Scholars in Grade 7 as they take their oath of induction into the RVO-JVO Scholarship.
Induction into the RVO-JVO Scholarship of the four RVO-JVO Scholars in Grade 7, AY 2025-2026 Standing left to right: Sabrina Joly Cabatino, Chzarie Solenne Formanez, Zheil Natalie Colina, and Elizah Dominique Mabitad hidden behind Zhiel Natalie
28 of the 29 RVO-JVO Scholars in AY 2026-2027 with Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu administrators
Third row (back), left to right: Samantha Lunop, OAS Secretary; Marie Paulit Realiza, SHS Guidance Associate; Divyn Sato, G12; Andrea Stephanie Austria, G12, Andrea Melgar, G12; Shirah Ortega, G11; Almira Mitzi Ravelo, G11; Janus Capuyan, G11 Guidance Associate; Alven Rey Labadan, HUMMS Strand Head; Seth Cosido, G8; Khyle Baylosis, G12; John Henric Salva, G9 Guidance Associate; Diozenith Azucena, G8 Guidance Associate; Russel Ungab, G10 Guidance Associate
Second row, left to right: Angel Ann Brion, G12; Nina Mangubat, G12; Joie Samantha Heyrana, G12; Dheanzel Juen Fano, G9; Hazel Fiona Unabia, G10; Zaira Jean Gallarde, G9; Haylie Laurice Sanchez, G9; Fr. Michael I. Pineda SJ, School President; Fr. Gilbert Emmanuel P. Levosada SJ, Director of Campus Ministry and Social Involvement; Kenneth Acosta, G8; Ethan Sucandan, G8; John Kenneth Armian, G9, Razel Suazo, Kim Manaloto, Creslyn Andong, Cecilie Villacrucis, OAS Coordinator
First row (front), left to right: Junoh Dela Torre, G9; Anton Van Fuentes, G9; Andrew Pacatan, G9; Vinz Cabataña, G8; Saveah Merillo, G8; Angela Khate Vercide,G8; Bhya Therese Mahinay, G8; Chzarie Solenne Formanez, G7; Sabrina Joly Cabatino, G7; Zheil Natalie Laag Colina, G7; Elizah Dominique Lasala Mabitad, G7
Not in the photo: Kurtny Gwyneth Judaya, G9, indisposed
Back row, left to right: Junoh DeLa Torre G9, Hazed Unabia G10, Dheanzel Juen Fano G9, Andrew Pacatan G9, Anton Van Fuentes G9, Vinz Cabatana G8, Seth Cosido G8, Kenneth Acosta G8, Ethan Sucandan G8, John Kenneth Armian G9, Saveah Merillo G8
Front row, left to right: Hailey Sanchez G9, Zaira Gallarde G9, Angela Khate Vercide G8, Bhya Therese Mahinay G8, Ms. Sam Lunop, Ms. Kim Manaloto, Mr. John Henric Salva, Mrs. Ces Villacrucis, Mrs. Razel Suazo, Mr. Russel Ungab, Mrs. Diozenith Azucena, Natalie Colina G7, Eliza Mabitad G7, Chzarie Formanez G7, Sabrina Joy Cabatino G7
Back row, left to right: Junoh DeLa Torre G9, Hazed Unabia G10, Dheanzel Juen Fano G9, Andrew Pacatan G9, Anton Van Fuentes G9, Vinz Cabatana G8, Seth Cosido G8, Kenneth Acosta G8, Ethan Sucandan G8, John Kenneth Armian G9, Saveah Merillo G8
Front row, left to right: Hailey Sanchez G9, Zaira Gallarde G9, Angela Khate Vercide G8, Bhya Therese Mahinay G8, Ms. Sam Lunop, Ms. Kim Manaloto, Mr. John Henric Salva, Mrs. Ces Villacrucis, Mrs. Razel Suazo, Mr. Russel Ungab, Mrs. Diozenith Azucena, Natalie Colina G7, Eliza Mabitad G7, Chzarie Formanez G7, Sabrina Joy Cabatino G7
Back row, left to right: Ms. Sam Lunop, Mr. Janus Capuyan, Shairah Ortega, Khyle Baylosis, Divyn Sato, Andrea Melgar, Mrs. Paulit Realiza
Front row, left to right: Mrs. Ces Villacrucis, Almira Mitzi Ravelo, Andrea Stephanie Austria, Nina Mangubat, Joie Samantha Heyrana, Angel Ann Brion
Back row, left to right: Shairah Ortega, Khyle Baylosis, Divyn Sato, Andrea Melgar
Front row, left to right: Almira Mitzi Ravelo, Andrea Stephanie Austria, Nina Mangubat, Joie Samantha Heyrana, Angel Ann Brion
Prepared by
Mrs. Cecilie A. Villacrucis
Coordinator, Office of Admission and Scholarships
Coordinator, RVO-JVO Scholarship
Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
