Legal Aid Center in Mindanao

XUCLA, the Xavier University Center for Legal Assistance, passionately operates as a beacon of hope and empowerment at Xavier University – College of Law in Mindanao. Its unwavering focus is on uplifting marginalized groups through three impactful programs: Formation, Legal Aid, and Advocacy. The Formation Program ignites the passion for justice in law students through a transformative Summer Internship Program. The Legal Aid program tirelessly provides free legal assistance and unwavering representation to indigent individuals and communities. Finally, the Advocacy program fervently collaborates with women’s rights groups in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental, as well as the esteemed Alternative Law Group, Inc., to champion meaningful and lasting change.

Xavier University “Ateneo de Cagayan”

Ateneo de Cagayan, also known as Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, is a private university in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It was founded in 1933 and is part of the 400-year-old Jesuit tradition of academic excellence. The university offers a wide range of programs in various disciplines including arts, sciences, engineering, business, and more. With a commitment to community service and social development, Ateneo de Cagayan plays a significant role in the region’s educational and socio-cultural landscape.