The University of San Agustin proudly acknowledges the extraordinary generosity of Engr. Nestor Ardiente and Engr. Edith Ardiente, whose unwavering commitment to community upliftment has once again found magnificent expression through their Platinum Sponsorship of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Mabining Mandirigma — the University’s celebrated cultural and arts advocacy program.
The Ardientes are no strangers to the spirit of giving. Their philanthropic footprint spans both the University and their beloved hometowns, where they have consistently championed education, community development, and the welfare of the people they hold dear. Their contributions have been profound and enduring that the University has honored their legacy through the Ardiente-Mijares Hall — a fitting tribute to a couple whose generosity has shaped spaces of learning and growth for the entire Augustinian community.
In extending their support to Mabining Mandirigma, the Ardientes reaffirm their deep appreciation for Filipino heritage, the arts, and the values that this cultural event seeks to nurture in every young heart it touches. Their Platinum Sponsorship will directly benefit 200 Grant-in-Aid Scholars (GIAS) of the University, granting them the opportunity to experience the production on April 29, 2026 — a gift that goes beyond the stage, and speaks to the Ardientes’ heartfelt desire to enrich the lives of working students and scholars.
“We want the working students and scholars at the University of San Agustin to benefit from this sponsorship,” shared Engr. Edith Ardiente, in words that reflect the couple’s genuine love for the Augustinian community.
The sentiment was warmly echoed by Mr. Sunny Lasala, Head of the Admissions, Scholarships, and Placement Office (ASPO), who oversees the GIAS program: “Thank you very much for the sponsorship that allows our GIAS to see Mabining Mandirigma on April 29. This is very much appreciated.”
The University of San Agustin extends its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to Engr. Nestor and Engr. Edith Ardiente — not only for this milestone sponsorship, but for the life of service and generosity they continue to model for the entire academic community and beyond.
