Jackie Lou Valdez

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 | In accordance with the celebration of International Women’s Month, the Mindanao State University at Naawan successfully held its “𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬” highlighting Republic Act No. 11313, also known as the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭, and Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐕𝐀𝐖𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐭 on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. PSSgt. Julie Faye Condeza, the PNP Women’s Desk Officer in Charge at Naawan Police Station, served as a resource speaker and delivered a talk on the given topics. The goal of the said activity is to raise awareness about gender-based violence, a strong support system, and institutional support networks. The said activity was participated in by student leaders from various colleges and society organizations in the university. It ended with the awarding of certificates and closing remarks rendered by Prof. Sylvia Labial, Director of the Office of Student Services and Development. Furthermore, the event was organized by the Mindanao State University at Naawan Gender and Development Office, headed by Prof. Desheree Judena G. Preciado, MSUN GAD Office Coordinator, in collaboration with the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD), the MSUN Supreme Student Council (MSUN-SSC), the MSUN Cultural Sports and Development Office, and Naawan Police Station. Moreover, the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration marks a juncture in the advancement of women’s rights as it launches a new recurring theme from this year to 2028: WE for gender equality and inclusive society. Together, we can create a community that genuinely respects and values the rights of every woman. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Princess Everelle D. Banaag | EIC, The Marine Echo𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲: The Marine Echo

Mindanao State University at Naawan celebrates the abundant harvest of MSUans’ creativity and imagination after organizing events and workshops around the subject of this year’s National Arts Month theme, “𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐁𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆.” The event, which was organized by the Cultural and Sports Development Office, the MSU-N Supreme Student Council, and Mindanao State University at Naawan as a whole, featured an array of activities that showcased the skills and talents of MSUans. Graced by the presence of the MSU-N Chancellor, Dr. Elnor C. Roa; the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Gergie Ambato; Municipal Mayor, Hon. Dennis L. Roa; MSUN IDS Principal, Ms. Rosalina L. Divinagracia; MSWDO, Hacelyn Barerro; Director for Extension, Mariefe B. Quinones; the Office of the Student Services and Development (OSSD) Director, Prof. Sylvia Labial; SSC Adviser, Renz Aguhob, CPA; Sports Coordinator, Jay Philmore B. Ansale; and the Director of the Cultural and Sports Development Office, Prof. Rosevel Colegado. The celebration brought out the students’ skills through their participation in the Dance Workshop, Art Workshop, Music Workshop, Vocals and Instruments Workshop, Singing Contest, Slogan Contest, Pencil Drawing and Poster Making Contest, Chalk Art Painting, Face Painting, and Digital Photography Contest as highlights of the celebration and ended with the awarding of certificates and tokens to the winners. Furthermore, during the said event, the CSDO Director, Prof. Colegado, presented the SHAPE UP Program overview and highlighted the signing of the MOA for the SHAPE UP Program (Sustainable Holistic Activities and Physical Enhancement Unified Program) and the Municipal Cultural and Sports Development Program. Promulgated by then President Corazon Aquino in 1991, Presidential Proclamation No. 683 declared February of every year as National Arts Moth to celebrate artistic excellence and pay tribute to the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Princess Everelle Banaag𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐲: Supreme Student Council & The Marine Echo