Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop

On November 15, 2024, Dr. Elnor C. Roa, Chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, served as a distinguished discussant at the 1st Elevate Agriculture Convention in Cagayan de Oro City. Drawing from her extensive experience in fostering partnerships between academia, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, Dr. Roa highlighted emerging business opportunities in the fisheries sector, particularly how small-scale fisheries can collaborate with the university. She also introduced the university’s cutting-edge Technology Business Incubator (TBI), which supports the growth of innovative startups and provides a platform for sustainable industry development. In her talk, Dr. Roa addressed the critical challenges within the fisheries supply chain, covering issues from production and processing to distribution. She emphasized strategies to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and promote fair trade practices, offering insights into how these solutions can drive long-term growth and sustainability in the sector.

The Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) has started its journey toward International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification with the launch of its Quality Management System (QMS) development initiative. In partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) – Mindanao, this ambitious project aims to enhance service quality, streamline systems and workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in pursuit of sustainable development. The project was officially inaugurated during the Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and an Inception Meeting held on November 13, 2024, at the MIndanao State University at Naawan. Furthermore, the meeting brought together representatives from each MSUN office who will form the QMS Development Team, alongside esteemed guests and expert speakers from DAP. The event was graced by Dr. Mark Lemuel Garcia, Managing Director of DAP sa Mindanao, and Ms. Dianne B. Delfin, both of whom will serve as lead trainers throughout the six-month capacity-building and implementation process. Their expertise will guide MSUN’s QMS Development Team through a series of workshops and activities designed to establish certifiable processes aligned with ISO standards. DAP, a premier knowledge institution with over five decades of service, is renowned for its innovative and responsive solutions to national development challenges. Their collaboration with MSUN highlights a shared commitment to creating systems that ensure excellence and sustainability. Dr. Roa emphasized that the initiative goes beyond merely securing certification. According to her, it is focused on embedding a culture of quality and excellence across all aspects of the university’s operations, with the ultimate goal of benefiting stakeholders and promoting sustainable development within MSUN and in the region. Moreover, the inception meeting marked the beginning of a transformative journey for MSUN. With the active participation of all offices and the support of DAP, the university is poised to achieve its goal of ISO certification while setting a benchmark for quality education and service in Mindanao. Stay tuned for updates as MSUN progresses in this endeavor toward quality, innovation, and sustainable development.

With the theme “Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Narratives Behind Community Initiatives,” Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) held its highly anticipated annual Agency In-House Extension Review and Evaluation and 2nd Services/Products Expo, known as Pakiglambigit, on November 12-13, 2024. The event took place at the MSUN Function House and the Natural Environmental Science Building (NESB), bringing together stakeholders from various colleges, local communities, and partners to reflect on the university’s impactful extension programs. Over the course of two days, the event celebrated the successes of MSUN’s extension initiatives through dynamic oral and poster presentations, while also highlighting innovative products and services from both the university’s colleges and community collaborators. At its core, the event emphasized the powerful narratives of key stakeholders whose stories shape the university’s vision for progress and resilience in local communities. In her keynote address, Dr. Maria Teresa M. Fajardo, President of the Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers, Inc. – Region X (PAEPI-X) Chapter, urged the audience to recognize the vital role each individual plays in shaping collective progress. “Let us remember that each one of us plays an integral role in the stories we tell. Our actions, whether big or small, contribute to a broader narrative of progress and resilience,” Dr. Fajardo emphasized. She added, “Researchers, extension workers, program managers, and community liaisons—you are not just facilitators of change. You are custodians of stories. By collecting and amplifying these stories, we ensure that the voices, dreams, and struggles of our communities are never lost or forgotten.” On the first day, 13 presenters from various MSUN colleges and offices showcased their innovative extension programs. These programs exemplified the university’s commitment to addressing critical community needs through research, education, and direct action. The following awards were given for outstanding program presentations: 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗡𝗔𝗬: 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (Presented by Dr. Blessa Kay F. Caballero // College of Education and Social Sciences) 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 (Presented by Dr. Fiona L. Pedroso // School of Marine and Fisheries Technology) 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗻: 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟭 – 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (Presented by Dr. Nonillon M. Aspe // College of Marine and Allied Sciences) 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 (Presented by Dr. Emmylou A. Emperador // CESS) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (Presented by Mr. Stephen Jhon V. Magoncia // College of Business Administration and Accountancy – CBAA) 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Presented by Dr. Wenceslao A. Coronado // CESS) 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Presented by Ms. Rizza Paz S. Onganiza // CESS) 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 1st Place – Dr. Emmylou A. Emperador 2nd Place – Dr. Fiona L. Pedroso 3rd Place – Mr. Stephen Jhon V. Magoncia Simultaneously, poster presentations were displayed at the NESB, with interactive boards offering a dynamic, sustainable way to engage the audience. The following were recognized for their exemplary contributions to community-based development: 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (Presented by Ms. Raisa Marie H. Bacasnot // SMFT) 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Presented by Dr. Aida D. Perpetua // College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences) 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (Presented by Ms. Russel D. Bañoc // CAFES) 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴: 1st Place – Dr. Fernand F. Fagutao 2nd Place – Ms. Dainna Recel S. Pamisa 3rd Place – Dr. Edgar D. Castañares In addition to program presentations, each college’s extension coordinator shared their respective college-based extension services. These initiatives, designed to address local needs, are crucial to MSUN’s goal of fostering positive social change across communities. The Services/Products Expo also featured booths from various MSUN colleges and community partners, showcasing innovative solutions and products. The College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) emerged as the big winner, receiving the Best Booth and People’s Choice Award, alongside drawing the most visitors. CMAS and SMFT took second and third places, respectively. Pakiglambigit 2024 also served as a platform to strengthen partnerships with local government units (LGUs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NOMCAARRD). These collaborations are central to MSUN’s mission of driving sustainable community development across the region. Overall, Pakiglambigit 2024 stood as a testament to MSUN’s unwavering dedication to community development, research, and collaboration for lasting change. The event successfully highlighted the university’s role as a catalyst for positive transformation, with its stakeholders working hand-in-hand to build resilient and sustainable communities. … The highlight video will be uploaded soon. Article and photos by: Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop // OIPP Rhalf Ryan Gejon // OIPP #ForgingMindsBetterTomorrow #MSUN #Pakiglambigit2024

On November 12, 2024, the Crab Hatchery and Tilapia Hatchery buildings were formally turned over to Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) in a ceremony that highlights the university’s commitment to advancing research and innovation in aquaculture. The turn-over event featured the signing of the certificates of acceptance and project completion by key representatives from both the contractors — VNP Construction and Design and AMIGOS Construction — and MSUN officials. Among the signatories were MSUN Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Asst. Prof. Gergie A. Ambato, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Ms. Rhoda D. Perpetua, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services Ms. Arleen B. Uy, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Initiatives Asst. Prof. Frederick B. Cabactulan, NCARES Director Assoc. Prof. Victor R. Navarro, and Physical Plant Unit Head Engr. Wennie P. Asequia. This milestone event marks the official completion of these state-of-the-art facilities, which will serve as crucial assets for MSUN’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable aquaculture practices and enhance the university’s research capabilities in marine biology and fisheries sciences. Furthermore, the turn-over ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a new era of opportunity and growth for MSUN, reinforcing its role as a leading institution in the region for academic excellence and environmental stewardship. … Article and photos by: Rosefel Iritz Maghuyop // OIPP #ForgingMindsBetterTomorrow #MSUN

Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN), MSUN Foundation for Science and Technology Development, Inc. (MSUNFSTDI), and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Naawan have formalized their commitment to sustainable environmental practices by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the “Grow Talabaan Program Phase 2” at the Office of the Chancellor today, November 12, 2024. This collaboration, titled “Grow Talabaan Program Phase 2: Sustainable Conservation of Natural Resources and Climate Change Impact Mitigation in the Talabaan Watershed through Integrative Watershed Management”, aims to address critical environmental challenges in the Talabaan Watershed area. The MOA was signed by Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa, MSUNFSTDI President Ms. Grace I. Prado, and Naawan Mayor Hon. Dennis L. Roa, with witnesses including Vice Mayor Hon. Allan B. Roa. and Prof. Renoir A. Abrea, MSU-Naawan Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension. The three-year project, running from August 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, aims to build community resilience and establish sustainable watershed management in Talabaan. This MOA highlights the joint commitment of MSU at Naawan, MSUNFSTDI, and LGU-Naawan to safeguard the Talabaan Watershed, tackle urgent environmental challenges, and build a sustainable future. Backed by local and institutional support, this initiative is poised to enhance watershed resilience and exemplify a collaborative model of environmental stewardship in Misamis Oriental. By fostering an integrative, community-centered approach to conservation, this partnership sets a benchmark for protecting natural resources and mitigating the effects of climate change on the local ecosystem. #ForgingMindsBetterTomorrow #MSUN

The Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) Function House buzzed with excitement as distinguished faculty members and researchers from various colleges presented their latest studies and innovations at the annual 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒔, a highlight of the 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤. The event, moderated by Ms. Serpolette V. Bohol (morning) and Ms. Jovelyn L. Cabanatan (afternoon), opened with warm words from Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Asst. Prof. Gergie A. Ambato, who expressed her excitement and sincere gratitude to the panel of evaluators and the presenters for taking the challenge. Evaluating the presentations was a distinguished panel of experts, including: -𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐓. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥, Professor of Metallurgical Engineering, KTTO Director, and ITSO General Manager at MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology -𝐃𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐉. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞, MSUN Professor Emeritus and a recognized leader in research and academic excellence -𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐘. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐧, expert in socio-economics research, resource appraisal, and impact assessment with decades of experience in both fieldwork and academia and a retired professor of MSUN Dr. Ruby C. Gonzales, Research Director, formally introduced the evaluators, who brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event, ensuring rigorous and insightful feedback for the participants. Thirteen presenters proudly represented their respective colleges, showcasing the diversity and depth of expertise at MSUN. The event featured lively intellectual discussions as presenters shared their dissertation and thesis outcomes. They eloquently responded to questions from the evaluators and captivated the audience with their work. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: From the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: -Mr. Kean Roe F. Mazo – “DNA and leaf geomorphometrics analyses of Saurauia Willd. (Actinidiaceae) in Zamboanga del Norte: Including new discovery and rediscoveries” -Mr. Christian Fel S. Batoctoy – “Effectiveness of the KAANIB Enterprise Development Project (KEDP) Community/ Household–Level Coconut Processing Project (CHLCPP) component in Bukidnon: The case of Kibawe and Damulog” -Ms. Jolibe Llido – “Above and belowground response of rice genotypes to pH change in the rhizosphere attributed by nitrogen nutrition” -Ms. Rochelle A. Paculba – “Productive performance of 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 X Jersey Cows fed with high and low protein levels in a commercial farm” From the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: -Ms. Estherlina Jr D. Pontioso – “Employability and academic performance of financial management students vis-à-vis industry skill set preference” -Ms. Maria Leah E. Suazo – “The influence of economic challenges and strategies on the resilience of micro food enterprises” From the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: -Mr. Erniel Ghrizcer G. Ecle – “Development and utilization of AVL with OLS: Its effects on students’ conceptual understanding and common misconceptions” -Ms. Rebecca T. Matados – “Socioscientific issue-based instruction on pre-service science teachers’ academic performance and attitude” From the 𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: -Ms. Charry G. Altamia – “Designing a framework for sociolinguistic profiles and translation proficiency: Reading comprehension implications” From the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: -Dr. Trilbe Lizann E. Vasquez – “Mass formula for self-dual codes over GR(p³, r)” -Mr. Edwin E. Dumalagan Jr. – “Spatial variability in benthic assemblage structure in shallow and upper mesophotic ecosystems in the Philippines” From the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: -Ms. Rowelyn M. Sargadillos – “Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon profile of microplastic-contaminated smoked Bali Sardinella, 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘶 (Bleeker, 1853), and the potential food safety risk” -Mr. Emmanuel S. Delloro Jr. – “Some aspects of reproductive biology and morphology of 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 caught by baby otter trawl in Carles, Iloilo, Philippines” The colloquium concluded with an air of anticipation, as the winners of the Best Paper, Best Presentation, Best Poster, Best Proposal (Project Pitching), and Best Booth/Stall categories were announced during the Closing Ceremony and Awarding, which immediately followed the event.

Commemorating 63rd Mindanao State University (MSU) founding anniversary and 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, the MSU at Naawan enjoyed a series of festive events on September 1, 2024. Organized by the Human Resource Management Office, in coordination with the Culture and Sports Development Office, the day began an hour before dawn with a fitness walk followed by a Zumba session. “We celebrate today not just successfully arriving at the 63rd mark of MSU’s journey, but we are actually celebrating the journey itself – the progress that we experience, the process that we all take. It is a state university that is marked with excellence, with growth, and with impact, not only to the community, but even to our personal lives,” said Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Asst. Prof. Gergie A. Ambato in her opening remarks. She also added, “Many of us probably had principles and beliefs before we came to MSU. But as many of us are graduates of MSU, we actually learn diversity, we learn unity, we learn to coexist, and those marks are what we are as MSUan.” Furthermore, Asst. Prof. Ambato emphasized the resilience, collaboration, and shared commitment that have defined MSU’s journey. She highlighted the significance of the university’s mission to provide quality and affordable education to the MinSuPala region, particularly to Muslims, Christians, and Lumads. She concluded by congratulating the entire MSU family for their dedication and for being part of this incredible legacy. The festivities continued with the Laro ng Kawani ng Gobyerno, an event enjoyed by faculty, staff, and even students, and concluded with an Employee General Assembly. Founded on September 1, 1961, through Republic Act 1387 and Republic Act 1893, MSU has grown significantly in response to national and local needs. Originally established by the late Senator Domocao Alonto with its main campus in Marawi City, the university has expanded into a system with multiple campuses across major regions in Mindanao and Sulu. As we celebrate 63 years of success, MSU remains committed to its mission and looks forward to many more years of excellence and service to the community.  Once again happy 63rd birthday, MSU!

On August 23, 2024, the Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) conducted an orientation program for all graduate students at the Function House. Present in the program were Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Asst. Prof. Gergie A. Ambato, College of Marine and Allied Sciences Dean Dr. Jesrael B. Palco, College of Education and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Emmylou A. Emperador, Office of Students Services and Development Asst. Prof. Sylvia C. Labial, Director for Research Dr. Ruby C. Gonzales, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences Dean Dr. Sonny A. Vedra, Campus Librarian Ms. Ethelyn M. Abaday, Accounting Office Staff Mr. Alger W. Cabrera, and Graduate Program Coordinators of different colleges.  Furthermore, the orientation provided students with valuable information about the university’s vision, mission, goals, and academic policies. They also learned about faculty profiles, program guidelines, scholarship opportunities, enrollment procedures, ethics, guidance, counseling services, library and research facilities, and billing processes.