MURIPAGA, Zakariya Tocalo TOSP 2008 DAIGDIGAN, Rachel Mae Tabuena 6th Placer Nursing Board Exam 2008 DE SALES, Winnie Rose Tandog 4th Placer Social Work 2008 BASHIRON, Hanna- Yasmin Alip 7th Placer Social Work 2008 CATALAN, Mark Anthony Lara 4th Placer EE Board 2008 MACARIMBANG, Jamela Quilab 11th Placer EE Board 2008 TAN, Mier Dayuha 5th Placer Social Work 2007 TRINIDAD, Anna Mae Maquiling 6th Placer, Nursing Board Exam 2008 PARACUELES, Charry Neleene 10th Place Fisheries Tech. 2008 MAMBUAY, Norkhalila Mae Balisado Class Valedictorian CIPYML 2008 MACAMAY, Greta 3rd Placer Fisheries Tech. 2008 CORCINO, Roberto Bagsarsa TOYS 2008 CLAVANO, Chelmarie Joy Fisheries Tech. 2008 BUSICO, Janet 4th Placer Fisheries Tech. 2008 AZCUNA, Sybelle Edaga 10th Placer Social Work 2008 October October October October October, 2008 , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 , 2008 Marawi City Marawi City Marawi City Marawi City Marawi City, Lanao del Sur Philippines , Lanao del Sur Philippines , Lanao del Sur Philippines , Lanao del Sur Philippines , Lanao del Sur Philippines http://www.msumain.edu.ph [email protected]Inside Matters: Inside Matters: Inside Matters: Inside Matters: Inside Matters: Beyond Our Need for MSU 2008 Licensure Exam Results Package for the Students MOVE UPS Projects Dr. Corcino is TOYS Mr. Zakaria Muripaga Mirror of Inspiration Resolution of the City Prosecutor Foundation Bash ISED Strings Multiple Projects Battle of Marawi MSU System Officials Initiatives for Madaris Campus Profile Profile of Students Campus Security Initiatives Vision for MSUS BALISCO, Rodulf Anthony 3rd Placer Fisheries Tech. 2008 LLUISMA III, Larry Lucian Eman 8th Placer EE Board 2007 MONGHIT, Ma-ann 5th Placer Fisheries Tech. 2008 PEDROSA, Ivanne 9th Place Fisheries Tech. 2008 MSU AchieverS: LeAding the MindAnAo St MSU AchieverS: LeAding the MindAnAo St MSU AchieverS: LeAding the MindAnAo St MSU AchieverS: LeAding the MindAnAo St MSU AchieverS: LeAding the MindAnAo StAte UniverSity te UniverSity te UniverSity te UniverSity te UniverSity SySteM to higher LeveLS of exceLLence And reLev SySteM to higher LeveLS of exceLLence And reLev SySteM to higher LeveLS of exceLLence And reLev SySteM to higher LeveLS of exceLLence And reLev SySteM to higher LeveLS of exceLLence And reLevAnce Ance Ance Ance Ance
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October 20082
It is a knownfact that theMindanao StateUniversity, establishedby virtue of Republic Act RA 1387 (lateramended by RA 1893) on September 1, 1961was created specifically to facilitate theintegration of the cultural minority groupsinto the mainstream of the nation and socio-cultural and political life by providing themthe opportunities of public education for theirown self development. It is the only universityin this country with this special mandate. Injust a matter of three more years, thisuniversity will celebrate her goldenanniversary.
After twelve presidents with differentterms of appointments — two regents-in-charge, two officers-in-charge, three actingpresidents and five regular presidents; theUniversity is still astounded with challengesthat should not have faced an academicinstitution. Kidnapping and informal settlingforemost of them. Most MSU presidents havefaced these specters of social ills, so much sothat they have to wear three hats: anacademician, a mayor and a traditional leaderrolled into one.
It is often too easy to point anaccusing finger to the sitting president.
do, but the mostpractical foresight and self-
protection we could ever do.We have owned this University
not by acquisition, but throughresponsibility and most importantly “utangna loob” or debt of honor. This is wheremost of our beginnings started, and so willour children’s children. Our damaging theUniversity is not unlike self-obliteration. Whatwith the worldwide financial meltdownstarting from the Wall Street and spilling allover the world, many Meranaos might notbe able to afford education outside thecomfort of our beloved Ranao.
This is not to mention that part of thereason why we Meranaos as a communityremained cohesive and free to practice ourcustoms and traditions is because we have astandard University right in our midst. Ourchildren need not have a culture shock andbe influenced while attending schools outsideof our society.
Based on a study conducted by theOffice of the President, there is a decreasedecreasedecreasedecreasedecreasein total Muslim enrollees in the mainin total Muslim enrollees in the mainin total Muslim enrollees in the mainin total Muslim enrollees in the mainin total Muslim enrollees in the maincampus by 3.4% for the last five yearscampus by 3.4% for the last five yearscampus by 3.4% for the last five yearscampus by 3.4% for the last five yearscampus by 3.4% for the last five years.On the other hand, there is an increase intotal non-Muslim enrollees by 17.1% in thelast five years.
The decline in the number of Muslimenrollees could be due to a lot of reasons.However, if the worldwide crisis we aregrappling with right now does not slacken, itwill not be a surprise if most families will notbe able to send their children to school. Iffamilies could not afford MSU educationwhich is close to a free institution, then,apparently, they could not pay for learningoutside of MSU.
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From his orher alleged
“faulty hiring” tothe excesses of his or
her relatives or minions.Yet, the kidnapping issue had
faced even Mindanao’sstrongman Ali Dimaporo. Even the
first female President EmilyMarohombsar was not spared of this
form of destabilization, even though suchkidnappings did not happen inside the
campus.Is it really the failure of MSU’s
presidents? Or, is it the failure of theUniversity in not being able to influence thecommunities she is supposed to educate? Isour beloved alma mater a disappointmentwhen it comes to being relevant to thecommunities she is supposed to integrate intothe mainstream? Or, is the Meranao beyondsalvage? Why would he (or she) destroysomething that can benefit his or her futuregeneration? Putting down PresidentMacapado A. Muslim, or any sitting MSUPresident for that matter will not destroy himas much as the damage that would redoundto this prominent University.
It is a known fact that the Meranaosare very protective of anything and anyonethey call their own and will defend it withtheir lives and limbs. Lanao is replete withstories of never-ending ridos’ because a clan’smember or property has been trampled uponby somebody. Meaning to say, the Meranaosare not bereft of courage and concern toguard what they hold dear. Perhaps, it is hightime that the Meranao, as a communityshould consider the University its own. TheMeranao should protect this institution notonly from outside threats but mostimportantly from himself.
Let us not own the University however,like a property that can be divided amongus, nor like a booty. Let us own it like anhonor, a maratabat that must be protectedat all cost. Although this University is a publictrust, a public institution, there is no denyingthe fact that most Meranaos got greenerpastures precisely because of her. Protectingher is not only the most honorable thing to
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October 20083
SPECIALLY FOR THEMFrom the Realized Income of MSU
Marawi Campus the Administrationallocated funds for the following infraprojects:
1,200 Uratex bed foamswere provided in thedormitories and infirmaryHeavy duty emergency lightsat the dormitories5 Water stations fordormitories and infirmaryand 20 water coolerdispensers in colleges andgymnasiumPurchased 3,000 classroomchairs for the use of collegestudents and high schoolstudents of ILS and UniversityTraining Center1,200 chairs (without arms)and 240 tables fordormitories, AVR, and someofficesEarmarked Php3,094,294 forthe completion of two-decade old unfinishedstudent dormitory,Php1,000,000 for thecontinuation of the Collegeof Medicine building in IliganCity, Php 1,000,000 forcompletion of the buildingfor Pre-University Center,Php 800,000 for therestoration and rehabilitationof the Science Lecture HallAllocated Php 3M for booksPhp 7M for Lab EquipmentExtension of Library hours upto 9 p.m., Mondays-Fridayand 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday& Sunday
President Muslim distributes the Uratexfoams to the students.
In a matter of ten months from hisassumption to the Office of the President,Mindanao State University last January2008, President Macapado Muslim hasreleased a total of 1,200 Uratex bed foamsfor the use of students in the Universitydormitories from the realized income the
PPD staff happily pose before bringing down theremaining brand new chairs. Cheers for thestudents!
PACKAGE FOR THE STUDENTS
1200 Bed Foams, 4200 chairs released
University collected. Said collectionincreased 1,097% in six months (January-June, 2008), with a total of P17,600.000from last year’s collection ofPhp1,469,771.39. A total number of 3,000new classroom chairs was also bought forsome chairless classrooms and to replaceunserviceable ones. The significant increasein collegiate enrollment in the first semester2008-2009 necessitated the provision ofadditional classroom chairs in all colleges.Water stations were installed in thedormitories and infirmary and waterdispensers were placed in colleges and otherstrategic areas for the use of the students.
Library hours are also extended onweekdays. The main library will be open8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. during Saturday andSunday. This is to allow the studentsmaximum time to avail of the services andbooks of the University. Relative to this, theUniversity has earmarked Php 3 million forthe purchase of books and Php 7 millionfor lab equipment and ICT resources.
Accreditation for lodging houses hasalready started. Owners of boarding houseswill be required to assign a 24-hour securitypersonnel or house parent in their respectivehouses. They also have to see to it that theircommercial establishments are not only safebut conducive for the students to live andstudy. Those not found to observe therequirements of the University will not beaccredited and students will not be allowedto avail of their services. Beginning nextsemester, non-Meranao students will begiven priority in accommodation in theUniversity dormitories. Moreover, they willnot be allowed to stay in isolated orinaccessible houses. The Office of thePresident recently issued S.O. No. 491 forthe creation of the Accreditation Committee.
Winnie Rose T. De Sales – 4th PlacerHanna-Yasmin A. Bashiron – 7th Placer
Sybelle E. Azcuna – 10th Placer
1. Dr. Shoraynah M. Ali2. Dr. Dan Jashper M. Alvarez3. Dr. Emelgrace S. Astillo4. Dr. Glenn Alfred Norris D. Baban5. Dr. Wennie V. Baybayan6. Dr. Nur-Hannah B. Burungawan7. Dr. Cindy Breyn H. dela Cruz8. Dr. Raisalam S. Diamla9. Dr. Honey I. Donesa10. Dr. Katherene L. Garcia11. Dr. Carlo Jan P. Garingarao12. Dr. Jehan Karen T. Go13. Dr. May Antoniette M. Lozada
46. Hechanova, Mizpah G.47. Jimenez, Vanessa O.48. Juanga, Goldie Rose G.49. Jumawan, Junilin L.50. Laut, Amerah H.51. Limbona, Sohayla D.52. Macagaan, Annie Nadjmah C.53. Malinao, Joyce Anne P.54. Mohammad, Sittie Jamerah M.55. Momo, Melvin S.56. Mustapha, Anuar M.57. Mustapha, Rabia S.58. Mustapha, Sittie Norainie M.59. Nacua, Hazel Grace H.60. Navales, Norme A.61. Naybe, Jovelyn C.62. Neis, Lovelynn Mae R.63. Nur, Rica M.64. Olivar, Ferlyn S.65. Orda, Maria Rogena E.66. Paginag, Zurlah Faye S.67. Pajuyo, Eliseo E. Jr.68. Parrenas, Rey A.69. Pendijito, Roy A.70. Rasuman, Anisa Hafiza L.71. Reyes, Jeeara Mae Kristine G.72. Sabud, Angela G.73. Saclot, Rezel D.74. Sagrado, Sybel M.75. Said, Maesomah A.76. Salem, Maria Eden M.77. Salik, Suhad S.78. Sangcopan, Santalia G.79. Sarangani, Junaida M.80. Senefrota, Maria Cristina L.81. Solatorio, Rachel V.82. Survior, Hiyasmin B.83. Sustituido, Abegail S.84. Tampus, Mary Angelica C.85. Tejada, Jay C.86. Tejano, Hilario A. Jr.87. Templa, Aileen B.88. Trugillo, Shiela B.89. Tubigon, Jesse A.90. Villaren, Mark C.
MSU Main Campus
CPA LicensureExamination Passers
October 2008
1. Abdullah, Nishar Fatimah O.2. Abolais, Nurhainie S.3. Arraz, Sharvey S.4. Bascug, Ryan S.5. Bayang, Louie Andrew M.6. Conales, Madelle P.7. Descallar, Mary Jane M.8. Ibrahim, Aznia Azineth M.9. Imperial, Maria Fe Faith E.10. Makalinggan, Sarah Mae E.11. Matildo, Mary Jean P.12. Montoya, Ronah May M.13. Pangcoga, Fatima Aliah G.14. Salic, Janeda M.15. Signar, Jonathan P.
CHS-MSU Passing Rate – 97.36%MSU Marawi is No. 2 Top Performing School
Rachael Mae T. Daigdigan - 6th PlacerAnna Mae M. Trinidad - 6th Placer
1. ABAN, Donna A.2. ABDULJALEEL, Nashif D.3. ABDULJALIL, Nawal B.4. ABDULLAH, Hashim A.5. ALI, Princess Aznah Naila A.6. ANSHARY, Nor-Hanifah7. ANTIPUESTO, Daisy Jane C.8. ARUMPAC, Jasmin R.9. BAGSICAN, Ted Anthony L.10. BAUTISTA, Cheddie Charrise V.11. BAYRON, John Cleo M.12. BENITO, Almirrah L.13. BETCO, Arlene L.14. BETITO, Charlaine C.15. BINUDIN, Alisheema D.16. BUCUA, Mohamad D.17. CABALTICA, Chris D.18. CABATAN, Lane P.19. CABAYAG, Catherine Rose A.20. CALAMBA, Krisma Andrea G.21. CANLAS, Ritchelle B.22. CONCHA, Gladys Mae C.23. DATUKALI, Tashmera P.24. DAVID, Sheena Lee D.25. DISOMIMBA, Abdel Maheed A.26. EBARDO, Chriz GIana D.27. EBLAMO, Aaron C.28. ENRIQUE, Glenn Ian Q.29. GERMAN, Glacy D.30. HIGUIT, Harriet Diane M.31. IGGO, Marian Jamila A.32. ISRA, Shirikit B.33. LEE, Aisha Coree H.34. LEE, Indira Danica S.35. LINGKOB, Abdulkader C.36. LAMONDAYA, Naira O.37. LONGHAS, Cleo Marlon M.38. LOZARITA, Loreen H.39. LUAREZ, Elma Mae A.40. MACAPODI, Sittie Asnia Sahara41. MACARAMPAT, Mona Linda R.42. MALABI, Razna J.43. MANGOTARA, Norjannah U.44. MAINDAN, Abdal Afghani P.45. MANULAT, Karla Rhede T.46. MANTOLINO, Emran M.47. MARANDA, Jiddo Andrei G.48. MAROHOMSALIC, Nor-ain S.49. MAUDDIN, Lady Mabelle C.50. MERIDA, Maribeth V.51. MERO, James Nathan Joseph U.52. MITUDA, Joseph Erwin Francis53. MOSLEM, Sohaynee M.54. NAGA, Nabuilah A.55. OLPOC, John Lee S.56. PANTALEON, Lea May D.57. PASAGUE, Lyrell Joy58. PLAZA, Juvelyn C.59. POLOG, Ashiyah H A60. REYES, Ivy Grace A.61. RODRIGUEZ, Irish Dhea A.62. SABANDON, Lyn P.63. SANCHEZ, Ma. Rosario Joehara64. SANGCOPAN, Caslin A.65. SANGKI, Fairuz A.66. SELANOVA, Carolyn P.67. SUGARAN, Haron Alrasid S.68. SULTAN, Naima C.69. TADLAS, Aple Dowannie B.70. TAGAYTAY, Theo Genesis M.71. TALAM, Lounie Junn A.72. TANDOG, Aileen O.73. TAOJO, Bayani Jr. D.74. TUMANDA, Fiselle Chrys V.75. SIMYUNN, Everyl
14. Dr. Dennis Mark O. Lumasag15. Dr. Amida A. Macalimbon16. Dr. Monrizah D. Macaraya17. Dr. Marwa D. Manala-o18. Dr. Paul Julius A. Medina19. Dr. Edem B. Padayhag20. Dr. John Peter L. Paiso21. Dr. Jasmine T. Pungginaguina22. Dr. Gemarie T. Racmat23. Dr. Russel L. Salic24. Dr. Maria Theresa T. Sanchez25. Dr. Debra P. Urbina
October 20084
MSU Passing – 89% National Passing - 38%
AUGUST 2008 MEDICAL BOARD EXAMS PASSERS
2008 Fisheries Technologists Board Passers
1. Rodulf Anthony T. Bacalco - 3rd Placer2. Chelmarie Joy S. Clavano - 3rd Placer3. Greta J. Macamay - 3rd Placer4. Janet T. Busico - 4th Placer5. Ma-ann A. Monghit - 5th Placer
6. Ivane R. Pedrosa - 9th Placer7. Charry Neleene L. Paracueles - 10th Placer8. Al-nizar G. Dimaporo9. Mogib E. Diwa10. Alejandro M. Gonzaga, Jr.
11. Floriefe M. Gonzaga12. Anna Rose B. Pilapil13. Roberto R. Salibungcogon, Jr.14. Aga Khan M. Salong15. Dulce Fe B. Velasco16. Elsie A. Yumo
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October 20085
1 Hidalgo, Ronald 1 Mechanical Engineering Gen.Santos2 Acosta, Benjer 2 Mechanical Engineering Gen.Santos3 Callano, Chanley 3 Mechanical Engineering Gen.Santos4 Declaro, Allen Julius 3 Agricultural Engineering Maguindanao5 Catalan, Mark Anthony 4 Electrical Engineering Main6 De Sales, Winnie Rose 4 Social Work Main7 Octura, Josh Elisha 4 Agriculturist Gen.Santos8 Gultia, Jeprie 5 Electrical Engineering IIT9 Onog, Venice Gay 5 Metallurgical Engineering IIT10 Salde, Shiela 5 Agricultural Engineering Gen.Santos11 Daigdigan, Raquel Mae 6 Nursing IIT12 Osera, Lyn 6 CPA Gen.Santos13 Sabuca-a, Abe 6 Master Electrician IIT14 Trinidad, Anne Mae 6 Nursing IIT15 Bashiron, Hanna 7 Social Work Main16 Lagunay, Ralph Ian 8 Mechanical Engineering IIT17 Zainal, Aratok 8 Agriculturist Gen.Santos18 De la Cruz, John 9 Agricultural Engineering Gen.Santos19 Galindo,Joseph Lester 9 Mechanical Engineering IIT20 Azcuna, Sybelle 10 Social Work Main21 Rafisura, Aries Jake 10 Electronics Comm. Engineering IIT22 Jumah, Yashier 1 Fisheries Technology Tawi-Tawi23 Nian, Cherry 9 Fisheries Technology Tawi-Tawi24 Balisco, Rodulf Anthony 3 Fisheries Technology Main25 Clavano, Chelmarie Joy 3 Fisheries Technology Main26 Macamay, Greta 3 Fisheries Technology Main27 Busico, Janet 4 Fisheries Technology Main28 Monghit, Ma-ann 5 Fisheries Technology Main29 Pedrosa, Ivane 9 Fisheries Technology Main30 Paracueles, Charry Neleene 10 Fisheries Technology Main
MSU-GenSantos: No. 1 Top Performing School in April 2008 Mechanical Engineering Exam (15 out of 15).
MSU Main: No. 1 Top Performing School in Sept. 2008 Electrical Engineering Exam (14 out of 15).
MSU Main: No. 2 Top Performing School in June 2008 Nursing Board Exam (87 out of 90)
2008 BOARD TOPNOTCHERS
Name Rank Licensure Examination Campus
October 20086
PRINCIPALS’ MANAGEMENT TRAINING under DOST-SEI Project MOVE UPS held at MSU Summit InnFebruary 25-27, 2008
ISED Strings Multiple Projects
THE Institute of Science Education Institute of Science Education Institute of Science Education Institute of Science Education Institute of Science Education (ISED) hasbeen regularly conducting activities aimed at enhancingthe professional competencies and capabilities of teachers(high school and elementary level) in the ARMM and inother parts of the country.The following activitieswere conducted incoordination with thefunding agencies such as theDepartment of Science andTe c h n o l o g y - S c i e n c eEducation Institute DOST-SEI), MSU and thecooperating agency, theDepartment of Education.
e-Training for Scienceand Math Teachers (ongoing).
Duration: December2007 – Sept. 2008
Budget: P62,1100
Forty elementaryscience and mathematicsteachers from different schools all over the Philippinesare actively participating in the on-going trainingprogram at MSU-Regional Science Training Center(RSTC).
Mindanao Opportunities for Vitalized Education andUpgrading of Science (MOVE UPS)
Date: February25 – 27, 2008Venue: Summit Inn,College of Hotel andRestaurantManagement,MSU, Marawi City
SWOT Analyses ofthe 60 feeder schoolsand respective divisionswere done by theprincipals andsupervisors who weregrouped together bydivisions. Through theSWOT Analysis,principals were able toidentify their schools/divisions’ strengths,w e a k n e s s e s ,
opportunities, and threats. They also recognized their ownissues and concerns, thrusts and priorities, programs, andstrategies for the problems confronting them.
The Mindanao State University entered into aMemorandum of Agreement with CHED to providefunds for substitute assistance benefits to allowfaculty scholars to pursue Masters/Ph.D. on full-time basis and deload the latter from teachingload under the Substitute Assistance Program ofCHED from its HEDP-FDP scholarship program(Higher Education Development Project/FacultyDevelopment Program); and.
Implemented the Mindanao Opportunities forVitalized Education and Upgrading of Science(MOVE UPS) with the support of the ScienceEducation Institute of Department of Science andTechnology which granted the amount ofP2,007,000.00 annually to train teachers for aperiod of five years.
October 20087
PPPPPrrrrroject Component B: Toject Component B: Toject Component B: Toject Component B: Toject Component B: Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher TrainingrainingrainingrainingrainingDate: May 19 – June 7, 2008Venue: Mindanao State University—RSTC, Marawi City
Two hundred forty (240) teachers from the 60 feederschools were trained at the MSU-RSTC, Marawi City on May 19– June 7, 2008. Intensive training in elementary science andmathematics covering the Philippine Elementary LearningCompetencies with enrichments on the use of ICT in teachingand learning, science and mathematical investigations; science/math trails; developing higher order thinking and testconstructions.
Campus-wide Research Expo 2008Budget: P50000.00Funding Agency: MSU-OVCREDate: March 17-18, 2008
The MSU-Institute of Science Education (ISED) conductedthe first campus-wide Research Expo 2008 on March 17-18, 2008at the Science Lecture Hall (SLH). This research expo is a publicexhibition of college students’ research works or projects withtwo components: the exhibits and the research congress. Thefollowing were the winners for the First Campus-wide ResearchExpo 2008 and Search for Outstanding Researchers:
Winners of the Search for Outstanding Researchers:
1st Place Zakariya T. Muripaga Michel L. VeyraChem. Dept., CNSM CSSH
Adviser: Prof. Pilar C. dela Seña Adviser: Dr. Alma E. Berowa
2nd Place Theophilus C. Guardaquivil Glaiza B. de ClaroAbdulhanif A. Ondi Joseph Bernard A. GapasinRussel Roy L. Doño Jecil A. GuadalquiverCollege of Engineering Laiza S. PatiñoAdviser: Prof. Shihawi Khalid Cherry Lou E. Tomakin
College of Health SciencesAdviser: Dr. Yasmin Bacarat
3rd Place Mubarak A. Pangandaman Kristine F. BuchanCollege of Information Tech. Hisham MarcabanAdvisers: Prof. Janice Fortuna-Wade Jonathan Paul M. Mero Prof. Editha D. Dimalen Aldrin Sasuman
Desiree TaburadaCollege of Health SciencesAdviser: Prof Annie M. Mero
Summer Enrichment Program for High School StudentsDate: April 7 – May 10, 2008Venue: MSU-SHS
Two hundred and fifty high school students from neighboringhigh schools attended the one-month enrichment program forsecondary school students at the MSU SHS last April 7 to May 10,2008. The main purpose of the said program was to enrich andupgrade the Mathematics, Science and English competencies ofhigh school students. The program will prepare students tosuccessfully hurdle their subjects this school year 2008-2009. Theactivity was part of the ISED-SHS mission to reach out to thecommunity and its goal of helping improve the quality of scienceeducation in the Lake Lanao area.
Another faculty member of the MindanaoState University, Dr. Roberto B. Corcino of theCollege of Natural Sciences and Mathematicsbecame the recent awardee for the 2008 TenOutstanding Young Scientists (TOYS) of thePhilippines. The first faculty member of theUniversity who became a TOYS awardee is Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. EmmanuelLagare in 1990. To inspire the faculty and studentsof the University, Dr. Corcino, together withanother achiever, Prof. Zakariya Muripaga (TenOutstanding Students of the Philippines awardee)is the 47th Foundation Day speaker.
The following is an excerpt of the interviewof Dr. Corcino done by Dr. Mary Joyce Guinto,faculty, College of Forestry for this paper.
How were you chosen as one of the TOYS?How were you chosen as one of the TOYS?How were you chosen as one of the TOYS?How were you chosen as one of the TOYS?How were you chosen as one of the TOYS?To be a nominee for TOYS the following
are the qualifications. A nominee must be:
(a) A Filipino citizen;(b) Not more than 40 years old within the
year of the awarding during the NationalScience and Technology Week (2ndweek of July);
(c) Of good moral character;(d) Possessing at least a master of science or
Ph.D. degree;(e) Author or co-author of a significant number
of original research and publications. The selection is based on the following
criteria:(1) Quality and number of scientific works
and publications;(2) Contributions to the well-being of the
President Muslim, together with College of Agriculture Dean Camar Mikunug inspects the MSU Dairy Farm and the Philippine Carabao Center for future expansion.
Philippine economy and culture.
What do you think was your edge ascompared to your competitors which made you bechosen as one of the TOYS?
I consider the following as my edge to the othercompetitors:
a) Being the first and the only combinatorist inthe Philippines who was able to connectexplicitly the three areas of mathematicsnamely, combinatorics, statistics andasymptotic analysis;
b) The number of publications that I have madein prestigious and ISI journals;
c) Being the dissertation adviser of two Ph.D.students ( DOST scholars ) in MSU-IIT andthesis adviser of three masters students inMSU-Marawi;
d) Being the recipient of the 2004 OutstandingScientific Paper Award given by theNational Academy of Science andTechnology;
e) Being a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar.
Any advise for those scientists who want toapply as one of the TOYS?
For those who would want to apply for TOYS:a) Intensify your researches, and publish your
research outputs/articles to prestigious andwell-refereed journals;
b) Exposure to other country under a prestigiousresearch fellowship grant ( like Fulbright,Mombusho, etc.) also counts;
c) Make an outstanding contribution in yourfield of specialization.
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••••• In compliance with the recent directive of Pres.Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for StateUniversities and Colleges to increase theirenrollment in Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestryand Veterinary Medicine, the University hasincreased enrollment in said courses. As ofthis semester, the College of Agriculture hasthe biggest number of enrollees (2,105) in theMain Campus. Student population increasedby 946 with present enrollment of 14,513against SY 2007-2008 enrollment of 13,567.
To respond to the need of the University to attune its research and extensionthrusts with that of the national government’s priority concerns inAgriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor forResearch and Extension sponsored a System-Wide Strategic Planning andResearch Extension Workshop on those fields of expertise on October20-24, 2008 at the Main Campus. The workshop brought together allsenior faculty members and experts in the three different disciplines andplanned projects, researches and extension works for the University.
October 20089
MIRROR OF INSPIRATIONLARNI TIZEL S. LAWAS & SHEILA C. HURBODA
He is the Class Valedictorian 2008. As if that isn’t enough, heis also one of the Ten Outstanding Students in the Philippines(TOSP), the only awardee from Mindanao. He is, Zakaria Muripaga,BS Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics(CNSM). Indeed, MSU really is not far behind in terms of academicexcellence and other achievements, like Zakariya’s.
There were more than 300 nominees who similarly excelledin academic, extra curricular activities, leadership, and communityservices and involvement. This number was further trimmed downto only thirty (30) where the final number of ten (10) will further besifted. When asked about his “plus points” over the students fromAteneo, de LaSalle, Sto. Tomas and UP he said that maybe it washis voluntary teaching in science and mathematics for five yearsnow, in his high school alma mater at MSU Siyaw a Datu that gavehim the edge.
For Zak, as his friends call him, the Php20, 000.00 prize andthe plaque handed over by Pres. Gloria Arroyo herself are nothingcompared to the joy that he was able to bring honor, not only to MSUbut to the Meranaos.
For us struggling students, Zak’s life is really a mirror ofinspiration. Behind that academic excellence is also a responsibleeldest brother to six siblings after his father passed away. Thatnever served a hindrance to him. To him, we should not be part ofour family and society’s problems. Instead, we should strive to beat least the enlightenment if not the solution.
Excerpt of the FOUNDATION DAYCELEBRATION Message
ZAKARIYA TOCALO MURIPAGAONE of THE TEN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE
PHILIPPINES 2008
I humbly stand before you todayas an icon of great honor and academicachievement for the Mindanao StateUniversity. As many say, to be selectedas one of the Ten Outstanding Studentsof the Philippines is an immense honor.Needless to say, one can not expect toomuch of an award that ranks you as oneof the most outstanding students of thecountry. But along with mythanksgiving to the Almighty and to thepeople that served as my pedestal to
success, I am now faced with the challenge to serve utmost all timeas a role model to students and starting professionals alike. Let metake this opportunity to commend the College of Natural Sciencesand Mathematics for without the training they afforded me Iwouldn’t achieve such an award. At one time, I would ask myselfwhat honor is greater than the title to be called the most intelligentand the best student the country has ever had. At first the answerseemed unclear to me but as I faced the reality for the time being,I knew that the best honor one citizen can achieve for his lifetime isfor him to be called not just the best professional in his field butrather for him to be called a significant contributor to the wellbeing of his society, one who has done something feasible thathelped his neighbors and kinsmen. The truth is that the people bynow need to help one another amidst the crisis we are facing. IndeedI realized that having been part of the TOSP 2008, I am now carryinga heavier load of responsibility to effect something good to benefitmy immediate locality and if possible the whole of Mindanao andto a greater extent the country as a whole. The work to reach outfor many people is a great work warranting a large labor force.Though the noble work of doing positive change to the society isa very challenging one, I know I am not alone.
My story as a student is nevertheless very similar to theexperiences of each one of us that has spent years studying here inMSU. I came from a poor family but I have beaten the odds for meto finish a good degree in this university. Finishing secondarystudies in a provincial school added up to my challenge of taking aBS degree in Chemistry because I did not have enough backgroundto pursue advance Chemistry, Math and Physics courses.Fortunately, I was able to score high in the MSU-System Admissionand Scholarship Examination. Thanks to my mentors in MSU-Siawadato Agricultural High School that nurtured me in the modestyears of my secondary education. I feel so blessed on the momentI knew that I was one of the Top 1O Overall Highest Scorers in theMSU-SASE. It was clear for me that I would be granted a ScienceScholarship in the university. Yet there came another reason forme to multiply my thanksgiving to the Almighty because monthsafter I knew the result of the MSU-SASE I received a letter fromDOST-Science Education Institute notifying me for a DOSTScience Scholarship Grant for passing the prestigious scholarshipexam of the agency. It was very well off for me to enjoy the DOST-SEI Science Scholarship and the WICS-MSU Scholarship for whichthese two served as one of my greatest assets to hurdle thechallenges of my chosen course.
I was very determined to finish schooling and to set myselffor good career. Problems are inevitable in the way but I alwaysmade through them all. Prayers and self-persistence were my meansfor success. Well, what I just did was to double my efforts for mystudy sessions-which means minimizing my time for stroll andhang-outs with friends and avoiding vices. One must really have
to sacrifice something to achieve something better. For the straight4 years, I persistently continued to finish my BS Chemistry degree.Soon, I graduated as Magna cum Laude and the Class Valedictorianof our batch for 2008. Months after the graduation rites, there I wasstanding in Malacanang Palace with no other than the President ofthe Republic of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo, handing the awardto me. That was a momentous occasion for me because I did not justrepresent myself alone at the Jose Rizal Ceremonial Hall inMalacanang Palace but I am taking the banner of MSU to the heights.Despite the ringing names of popular schools like AteneoUniversities, University of the Philippines, University of SantoThomas, De La Salle University, University of Asia and the Pacificand the like, MSU was there proving once again that people fromMindanao also possess the talent and brains to compete. I was reallyglad that I became one of graduates of MSU to be recognized assuch. I am sharing the joy to my Alma Mater, to the AlumniAssociation and to all the constituents of MSU.
Fellow MSUans we must be proud of our institution thatteaches us the necessary knowledge, wisdom and values for us tosucceed in life. Without doubt, MSU is the kind mother thatnurtured us from the time we were just seedlings starting to growup to the time we can be sturdy trees that are able to becomeindependent and face the changing weathers of time. The trainingwe got here are the rudimentary processes we need most for us tocompete in the greater realm of the world. But no matter whatcareer we choose in life-let it be done for the good of our people.Let us remember that we are not here to merely finish degrees butto properly identify our roles in building our community and ournation as a whole. Though we now live in an era of globalizationwe must not forget our very roots.
Amidst all the problems of the society we subsist today, letMSU remind us that we will not fall no matter what challenge weencounter so long as we stay united and forward-thinking forprogress, not for ourselves alone but for the majority of the people.In the long run may we still remain inspired and strive to excelmore: “Faster MSU development, Higher and Greater AcademicAchievements, Stronger Culture of Peace and Integration for theGreater Good of the University constituents and the People.”
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MSU Forges Partnership on Lake LanaoWatershed Protection and Rehabilitation
PROF. PANDAO O. BULA
The Mindanao State University through the Office of theVice Chancellor for Research and Extension, Marawi City MainCampus forged partnership on Inengka Ko Ranao (Save LakeLanao) with the Multi-Sectoral Conference sponsored by theFoundation of the Philippines Environment in partnership with theKalimudan Foundation, Inc. held at the Ayala Resort Hotel on July30-31, 2008.
The objective of the Conference was to cement partnershipon the protection and rehabilitation of Lake Lanao watershed. Theparticipants representing the Mindanao State University duringthe conference were: Dr. Danilo C. Mero, College of Forestry andEnvironmental Studies, Dr. Sapia M. Abdulrachman, College ofPublic Affairs, Prof. Pandao O. Bula, OVCRE, Dr. Amer A. Comadugof the UESC, Dr. Erlinda Olacasan, IPDM, Prof. Marlene H. Tamano,Women Center and Prof. Saidale S. Mohammad, now the ViceChancellor for Research and Extension. Other line agenciesrepresented were: MSU-IIT; Department of Environment and NaturalResources (DENR-ARMM); Provincial Environment and NaturalResources of Lanao del Sur (PENRO); City Environmental andNatural Resources of Marawi City (CENRO); National PowerCorporation-Mindanao Power Generation (NPC); LASURECO, Inc.”Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur; and City Government ofMarawi.
MAPIA, DA, DBP Scholarships for MSU studesMAPIA, DA, DBP Scholarships for MSU studesMAPIA, DA, DBP Scholarships for MSU studesMAPIA, DA, DBP Scholarships for MSU studesMAPIA, DA, DBP Scholarships for MSU studes
A group of expats who are now based in Los Angeles,California hailing from Lanao has given back to Lanao bysponsoring scholarship for Meranao Nursing students beginningthis semester. “This is our way of showing our support and loveto the home we have left behind, but have never forgotten.” AlexAmer, president of the said organization that calls itself, MAPIAliterally meaning good in Meranao asserted.
The word however is the acronym for the group’s name -Maranaos in America for Peace, Integration and Advancement.Eight (8) lucky students got the scholarship who shall be receivinga monthly stipend of Php 1,000.00 and an annual book allowanceof Php 1,000.00. The initial MAPIA scholars are following:Aminoden Pamanay, Sittie Joharah M. Pacalundo, Sara Jane M.Pamaloy, Hannah S. Blah, Rolanisah Dipatuan & Juhaira MadaleCader.
THE FIRST MAPIA SCHOLARS.
Two MSU alumni, Norkhalila Mae B. Mambuay, ABPhilosophy 2006 and Abdelnur P. Campong, BS Electronics andCommunications Engineering (2006) finished on top of the recentlyconcluded Congressional Internship for Young Muslim Leaders(CIPYML) last September 30, 2008 at the House of RepresentativesHall. The internship is a yearly joint project of the USAID Growthwith Equity in Mindanao, Philippine House of Representativesand the Mindanao State University (MSU).
It brings together young Muslim leaders from all overMindanao to participate in a four-month intensive program onleadership, policy making, Local Government Unit exposure and
MSUans top grads in CIPYML Cycle 7
Present and Future Leaders: U.S. Ambassador Kristy Kenny, House SpeakerProspero Nograles, Deputy Speaker Simeon Datumanong, Jon Lindborg,USAID Mission Director, Dr. Macapado Muslim, President of the MindanaoState University, USEC. Virgillo Leyretana Sr., Director of the MindanaoEconomic Development Council, Secretary General Marilyn Yap,Congressman Abdullah Dimaporo and the CIPYML Cycle 7 participants.
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More than 3 decades and counting….
What will you be doing ten years from now? What about twentyyears from now? Thirty years? Or forty years?
Perhaps these are difficult questions to ask to some people.But for the six hundred forty-three (643) faculty and staff of theMindanao State University, the answer is clear. Had these beenasked of them three decades ago, they would have answered: “Iwill be with MSU for as long as it takes.” Based on the list providedby the Human Resources and Development Office, this number ofMSUans have continuously served for over thirty years! It is
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October 200811
President Muslim confers with Dr. James Parkduring the Interfaith Dialogue on Adventist-Muslim Relations sponsored by the Universitythrough the King Faizal Center for Islamic,Arabic and Asian Studies and the Institute forPeace and Development of Mindanao.
Office of Marawi, DSWD-ARMM Lanao del–A Provincial Office, and the LGU of MarawiCity.
The priority activities included in theformulated action plan for immediateimplementation in the identifiedcommunities in Lanao Sur and Marawi Cityare as follows:
1). Trainings on Health CareServices
2). Trainings on Livelihood Projects3). Trainings on Crop Production
including provision of fruit treesand vegetable Seeds and
4). Medical Mission OutreachProgram including provision ofmedicines to indigent families.
The multi-stakeholders agreed toimplement these activities in the targetMunicipalities of Pualas, Tagoloan andBarangay Dulay, Marawi City.
The Mindanao State Universitythrough the Office of the Vice Chancellorfor Research and Extension (OVCRE)joined with Multi-Stakeholders Conference-Meeting held at the provincial Office of theTESDA-ARMM at Provincial Capitol Officelast July 27, 2008. The objective of theConference Meeting was to formulate anaction plan to addressing some of theiden t i f i ed concerns i ssues andproblems validated during the Multi-Sectoral FGD Forum sponsored by theAl-Mujadilah Development Foundationheld at the MSU-CHARM Pavilion onJune 8, 2008.
Line agencies represented during theConference Meeting were the Departmentof Agriculture Provincial Office, Bureau ofAgricultural Statistics Office at Marawi City,TESDA-ARMM Provincial Office, Lanao delSur Provincial Health Office, City Health
MSUreliefoperationteamwithsomebeneficiaries.
Dean ZenaidaL. Micayabas
with Prof.Hubahib, SW
Chairpersonconversing
with IliganCDCC.
The IDPswith theteam andthe DSWDRepresentatives.
Mindanao State University (MSU)extends assistance to the Internally Displacedpersons (IDP) in Lanao who have soughtrefuge in Iligan City in cooperation withthe City Disaster Coordinating Council(ICDCC). The crisis was a result of the non-signing of the controversial Memorandumof Agreement on Ancestral Domain lastAugust 5. The group was headed by Dr.Zenaida L. Micayabas, Dean, College ofPublic Affairs in coordination with theOffice of the President, Office of the ViceChancellor for Academic Affairs, theCouncil of Deans, some members of theExecutive Committee and student leaders.On board the University Shuttle, thehumanitarian operation moved to IliganCity on August 27, 2008. They werebringing with them nine (9) cartoons andten (10) sacks of used goods and clothing
MSU lends a hand to Lanao IDPMSU lends a hand to Lanao IDPMSU lends a hand to Lanao IDPMSU lends a hand to Lanao IDPMSU lends a hand to Lanao IDPsssssare from Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte.The goods were handed over to Departmentof Social Works and Development (DSWD)representative Perly Mantos.
The second round of relief operationswere conducted and facilitated by the BSSocial Work and BS CommunityDevelopment students enrolled in CD 100
also donated by these colleges,CBAA, CED, CNSM, CHARM,ISED, CHS, and CSPEAR.
Social Work DepartmentChairperson, Prof. Angela C.Hubahib coordinated with the CityDisaster Coordinating Councilofficials who assisted them in the reliefoperation at the Madrasa Ceanuri atCamague Bay-bay, Brgy. Tubod,Iligan City. It served as evacuationcenter for 60 families, most of whom
(under theadvisory ofProf. VioletaMendoza) whod i s t r i b u t e dgoods to theIDPs in Brgy.Hinaplanon,Upper Cabaro,Iligan City.
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World Tourism Day, celebrated every 27th of September is commemoratedwith a big bang by the Leœ Turista Society, a student organization of Ecotourism
majors of the College of Hotel and Restaurant Management (CHARM) founded on July14, 2008 under the supervision of Prof. Teresita Sanchez and led by its first president
Chloe Mae Neri. World Tourism was celebrated for the first time in the University last year. Itwas a two-day celebration starting with a parade, a two-day exhibit of the three typologies of
tourism: Mass Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Cultural Tourism showcasing specifically theMeranao Culture, and a fashion show of Retro and tribal costumes. This was in cooperation withthe College of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Hotel and Restaurant Managementstudents.
This year’s celebration is a week-long festivities with the theme: “Saving the World throughSustainable Tourism Development” under the leadership of the newly elected President of the society,Mr. Jerrom P. Lomocso.
Most visible among their activities as far as the local tourists are concerned is its Clean-Up drive.At exactly six o’clock in the morning of September 26, the cleanup drive kicked-off, in the CommercialCenter of the Campus with the students from CHARM and CFES. Streets and drainages were cleaned;solid wastes were collected and kept in sacks. Almost thirty (30) sacks of garbage were collectedthat day! For once, the mini city of the campus became a waste free city, although it was only for ashort span of time.
A parade of the members of the society, which was also participated by the College DeanProf Cecile B. Mambuay and the tourism adviser Prof. Teresita T. Sanchez, and the forestrystudents was done on the following day. The tree (Mahogany seedlings) Planting took place atthe back of the CHARM Complex. It was opened with a demonstration on how to plant aseedling, by Mr. Michael Artiza, a forestry student. A short program with trivia was done afterthe Tree Planting Activity. The program ended with a film marathon on the different discoveriesof science.
According to the participants, the festival gave them a feeling of “greataccomplishment where people helped each other to promote a clean and
green environment.” They added further that: “We should bear in mindthat we will face tomorrow what we do today, whether it is good or
bad. We should think of the consequences of what we do, beforewe even do it. For instance, we should be responsible
enough when we dispose of our garbage. Weshould think globally, and act locally.”
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by: Chloe Mae Neriby: Chloe Mae Neri
LEœ TURISTASOCIETY CELEBRATES
WORLD TOURISM DAY 2008
LEœ TURISTASOCIETY CELEBRATES
WORLD TOURISM DAY 2008
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* To ensure the preservation of theland area of the University,coordinated efforts were adopted toaddress illegal structures or landsquatting problem in MSU
** no new illegal structures areconstructed on University lands
** strict guarding of the entry pointsto the campus
** coordinated with local leaders(City and Barangay) to seek theirhelp in protecting the lands andother properties of MSU
** sought the help of SecretaryRaul Gonzales, Department ofJustice for the City Prosecutorto conduct investigation of theland squatting
** started demolishing some illegalstructures in the campus whichare adversely affecting theoperation of colleges/offices.
Informal settling has always been anissue that plagued several administrationsof Mindanao State University. In fact, it isa phenomenon that can also face anyrapidly growing area whether it be ametropolis or a mere university campus.With the country’s population close to ahundred million at 91,077,287 as of June2008 (per record of the Central IntelligenceAgency website) and 24% or more ofwhom are living in Mindanao, it is nowonder that this ballooning population willpose a serious problem to the country atlarge.
However, such fact is not and shouldnot be an excuse for informal settlers tooccupy the lands of the University for thesimple reason that these lands, nay, thiswhole System will serve not only thepresent const i tuency but most
This land, not for sale!!! It is for the future of Mindanao Youth.
importantly, the future generation ofMindanao youth. Stifling the Universityis tantamount to snuffing the good futureof the cultural minorities, specifically theMeranaos who are both her hosts and herbeneficiaries.
In an unprecedented move, the presentadministration sought the help of Departmentof Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales to aid insolving the illegal occupancy of Universityproperties. This is not only a caveat toThis is not only a caveat toThis is not only a caveat toThis is not only a caveat toThis is not only a caveat tothose would-be buyers but also anthose would-be buyers but also anthose would-be buyers but also anthose would-be buyers but also anthose would-be buyers but also anappeal to their sense of right andappeal to their sense of right andappeal to their sense of right andappeal to their sense of right andappeal to their sense of right andconcern for the future of the culturalconcern for the future of the culturalconcern for the future of the culturalconcern for the future of the culturalconcern for the future of the culturalminoritiesminoritiesminoritiesminoritiesminorities. President Muslim recently issueda warning notice to the public datedSeptember 29, 2008 wherein he stated thathis Administration would not tolerate theconstruction of any private structure onuniversity lands.
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Workshop of the participants from the different campusesof the University in the recently concluded StrategicPlanning focusing on Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestrysponsored by the Office of the President through the Officeof the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension.
President Macapado Muslim and Dr. Ernesto Guiang,Chief of Party, USAID-DAI-Ecogov, witnessed by CityAdmin. Datu Jubair Macaumbos, cutting the ribbon duringthe turn-over ceremony of the renovated Ablution Area ofMasjid Addawah Al-Islamie funded by USAID.
Signing of the MOA between Mindanao State Universityrepresented by President Muslim and USAID-DAI Ecogovrepresented by Chief of Party Dr. Ernesto Guiang. Witnessesto the agreement were Edward Lim, Western MindanaoUSAID Coordinator and Deans and Directors of MindanaoState University.
FOR: LAND SQUATTING/ ILLEGAL OCCUPANTS
Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
NATIONAL PROSECUTION SERVICEMarawi City
OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITYRepresented by its PresidentDR. MACAPADO A. MUSLIM, Ph.D.,
This pertains to the Directive of the Honorable Secretary of Justice in
relation with the request of the President of Mindanao State University on the
problem of illegal occupants of the vast track of land of the University, a problem
which was inherited by the present administration.
In order to come up with a true grasp of the roots of the situation, the
undersigned panel of investigators issued a subpoena/invitation to each and
every occupants on the basis of the names furnished by the University comprising
of Five Hundred Ninety Seven occupants.
In our initial investigation, we found out that some of the occupants
were authorized by the previous administration to construct residential houses
considering that some are still working or connected with the University.
Notwithstanding their being clothed with permits to occupy a small portion of
the land of the University they acknowledged and recognized ownership of the
land by the University.
While not all of the alleged illegal occupants have appeared and
submitted themselves for investigation, vast majority of the occupants appeared
and submitted themselves for investigation.
It is therefore our recommendation that a LEASE CONTRACT be
prepared between and among the occupants wherein the latter be allowed to
stay and pay rentals for a price to be agreed upon by the University and the
occupants. In the event that some of the occupants refused or refuses to sign the
contract, it is further recommended that the University should formally file a
case for EJECTMENT before the appropriate Court.
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OIPP’S FOUNDATION DAY
BASH
SEARCH FOR THE BEST WORKERTHE SIGNIFICANT OTHERS:
Nominees to theSearch for theBest Worker withtheir supervisorsposing with theVice ChancellorforAdministrationand FinanceAtty. BasherMacapado,OIPP DirectorElin AnishaGuro andmembers of theSearchCommittee.
Sambitory M. DimatundaySambitory M. DimatundaySambitory M. DimatundaySambitory M. DimatundaySambitory M. DimatundayBest WBest WBest WBest WBest Workorkorkorkorkererererer, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2008, 2008
As a father to 9 children, one wouldwonder how he is able to manage his timebetween his work and family when he’s thefirst man to arrive (6:00 am) and the last toleave (at 5:30 pm) the office. But this ishow he takes his work religiously, like hisobligations of five Muslim daily prayerswhich he never misses. Mr. Sambitory,“Bitor” to his officemates, is not onlyalways ahead of time but he is aninnovative and a dependable workerwho will never refuse a work. Hemaintains not only the cleanliness andbeautification of OVCRE, a big office interms of area, but also the gardening andmaintenance of the areas around the office;at the front, side and at the back withoutassistance from other utility workers of theoffices in the vicinity.
MEDARDA L. NAGA, DM.MEDARDA L. NAGA, DM.MEDARDA L. NAGA, DM.MEDARDA L. NAGA, DM.MEDARDA L. NAGA, DM.Former Vice Chancellor, OVCRE
Erwin S. LuceroErwin S. LuceroErwin S. LuceroErwin S. LuceroErwin S. Lucero, FinalistHe spearheaded an innovative
beautification project of MSU-ISED surroundingswith his unique techniques of landscaping. Sincehis employment at MSU-ISED in 2004, bigimprovement in terms of cleanliness andbeautification occurred and he is able tomaintain it until now. He is a diligent andpunctual worker. He works with noreservation. He renders extra hourscalled for his tasks. He reports to officefrom 6:00 am until 6:00 pm duringweek days and regularly performed hisduties even during Saturdays. He nevercomplains even with his multipleassignments. He maintains cleanliness offour (4) buildings, six (6) classrooms, three(3) comfort rooms aside from hisgardening tasks. He opens and closes thebuildings and classrooms before and afteroffice and class hours. He also acts ascarpenter, painter and plumber and runerrands for all season.
EMERITEMERITEMERITEMERITEMERITA PA PA PA PA P. MOTI, Ph.D.. MOTI, Ph.D.. MOTI, Ph.D.. MOTI, Ph.D.. MOTI, Ph.D.Dean, Institute of Science Education
They are the first to arrive in the offices.They are also the last to leave. They arealmost the permanent fixtures in ourrespective offices, yet they never get invitedin events, parties and other festivities, exceptwhen they are expected to do the “decorationand the demolition”. They never getmentioned in the introductory speeches, yetthey do not mind. They are always aroundto lend a helping hand. They are the truejacks of all trades among our personnel.Unnoticed and unheralded, yet, they are asmuch important to our offices as we are.They are our “significant others”, inasmuchas they are very important to the well-beingof our offices, not to mention the wholeUniversity at large. They are our utilityworkers, our custodial workers.
It has become the tradition of the Officeof Information Press and Publication (OIPP)to recognize the lowest paid personnel ofthe University every anniversary celebrationwhich falls on the 20th of August. The Searchhopes to acknowledge the importance ofall workers in the University, specificallythose in the lower rung of income. The luckywinner for this year will receive a cashincentive of Php 5,000, two second runner-ups will receive Php 1,500.00 each andanother two will receive Php 1,000.00 eachand certificates to all participants and Php200.00 consolation to all contestantsattending the recognition program. MSUAlumni President, Marawi Chapter Prof.
Norkaya S. Mohammad and Dean CecilleMambuay, College of Hotel and RestaurantManagement (CHARM) each gavePhp 1,000.00 for the consolation prizes.
After a thorough evaluation headed byChaiperson, Dainoden Macalangcom ofsame Office, the most coveted recognitionis given to Sambitory Dimatunday of theOffice of the Vice-Chancellor for Researchand Extension. The other finalists are RicoMorales, College of BusinessAdministration; Erwin Lucero, Institute ofScience Education; Rosie Ebina, KingFaizal Center for Islamic, Arabic and AsianStudies, and Valentin P. Avenido, CHARM.
The following are the model workersfrom their respective offices who vied for theaward for the Best Worker:
Julieto Hiolen - College of EngineeringEsterlita Amarga - Finance DepartmentInocentes Ladion - RIH - North WingRosie Ebina - KFCIAASRico Morales - CBAAcmad Tuasan - IREOMipaar Butungan - Physical Plant DivisionSambitory Dimatunday - OVCREAlejandro Goles - College of EducationErwin Lucero - Institute of Science EducationMusa Adul - External StudiesFreddie Molit - Food Service UnitRoger Castillano - PLH North WingWenfreda Fabrica - PLH South WingPlacida Parojinog - CSPEARAbdulmanan Sedic - College of ForestryMipaar Butungan - Physical Plant DivisionSaidar Pandapatan - Physical Plant DivisionRobert Banawa - Physical Plant DivisionRisalina Macalisang - Physical Plant DivisionJose Diove Francisco - Physical Plant DivisionValentin P. Avenido - CHARMFely A. Marohombsar - CHARMDimnatang Datu - College of Health Sciences
Rico R. MoralesRico R. MoralesRico R. MoralesRico R. MoralesRico R. Morales, FinalistHe has proven his commitment,
dedication and untiring support to the college.He performs not only janitorial services butother services like carpentry, masonry,electrical, Xerox and mimeo machineoperations, selling and purchasingactivities of the college canteen andothers. He even serves the collegebeyond office hours. He is dependable,reliable and credible.
POTRE PPOTRE PPOTRE PPOTRE PPOTRE P. RIGA, CP. RIGA, CP. RIGA, CP. RIGA, CP. RIGA, CPA, MBAA, MBAA, MBAA, MBAA, MBADean, College of Business
Administration and Accountancy
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Perhaps, the first contact of the Meranaos of Lanao with theSpanish was in 1619, when the Spanish joint military and religiousexpedition under the command of Captain Francisco de Atienzaand Fray de San Pedro came for the first time with the objectives tocolonize the Lake Lanao region and Christianize the Meranaos ofLanao.
The Spanish forces were met by the Meranaos with aresistance, and were driven back to Iligan in 1640. In 1891, underthe command of Gen. Valeriano Weyler, later Spanish operationsagainst the Meranaos began. Gen. Weyler deployed 1,242 heavilyarmed Spanish and Filipino soldiers in two groups – one movingup from Malabang and the other coming from Iligan.
Weyler captured Fort Marahui in a surprise attack at dawn onAugust 21, 1891, which was a Muslim Holiday (Ashora). Both theinvaders and the defenders suffered many casualties.
Immediately after the Weyler campaign, the second invasionwas launched in 1895. Gen. Ramon Blanco, who had relievedGen. Valeriano Weyler as Governor-General of the Philippines,
adopted the “Master strategy” of Gen. Weyler – to open trails fromIllana Bay and Iligan Bay to the shores of Lanao. Blanco firstestablished a series of forts from between Iligan and Marawi asdefense against frequent attacks/raids by Meranaos.
It took years to implement the military plan against theMeranaos. A military road (or trail) was constructed from Iligan toSaguiaran. Six wooden forts along the way were constructed toprotect the garrison and secure the trail: the Fort of the Rocks(somewhere between Iligan and Momungan), Fort Weyler (on thebank of Agus River at Momungan), the Maria Cristina Fort, FortVictoria (near Kalanganan Lake), Fort Salazar (Pantar), and FortSunggod (Saguiaran).
After the completion of the bridge, Alfonso XII, over the AgusRiver between Pantar and Saguiaran in February 1895, Gen. Blancofinalized his preparations for the invasion of Marawi City with anarmy division of 5,000 men.
The expeditionary army combined together the 68th, 69th, 70th,71st, 72nd, 73rd and 74th Infantry Units, two companies of the
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BATTLE OF MARAWIBY ISMAEL PUMBAYA, Museum Curator, Antrhopology Division
The Battle of Marawi, 1895 is memorialized in a mural by Henry Cocos, theArtist-Illustrator, Aga Khan Museum. The painting is a project of the Director,Minerva Saber-Sani through the efforts of Dr. Datumanong A. Sarangani,Executive Vice President and the Office of the President.
Amidst the fighting still raging in some partsof Mindanao, it is timely to revisit the firstencounter of the people of Marawi with theSpaniards. A point in history which ripples stillshake the country at large.
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Opinion Matters:Changing the Terms
faculty members who had been resourceful and had theinitiative to seek professional advancement on their own.Prior to this, those who studied on their own are “doubly-jeopardized.” They paid for their schooling and yet couldnot use this accomplishment meritoriously because therewas no provision that consider their effort in their favor.Their only reward is the good work itself. No equivalentif not commensurate points during the evaluation. This isindeed a very good development.
Based on a study, the main campus hascontinuously supported faculty members to take updoctoral studies with an increase of 15% in the lastfive years but reduced the number of faculty membersseeking masteral degrees by 31.4%. However, facultymembers having masteral degrees increased by32.2%. This is an indication that these faculty memberstake up advance studies using their own resources. Theapproval of the BOR for additional merits in promotionrecognizing the initiative of the faculty members thoughwelcome, is a long delayed acknowledgment that needsimmediate implementation.
The administration has initiated the right-sizing ofadministrative offices. Personnel whose expertise arefound more relevant to another office will be re-assignedto tap their skills. Offices such as the PUC, the IPDM,the CWS and the Graduate School which are heavilyunderstaffed will get support from other offices who canmomentarily spare their personnel. This is not only tomaximize the resources of the University but to allowinter-office support, cooperation and complementation.It is high time that employees of the University look attheir job in terms of the general welfare of the University.
On the other side of the fence, I realized that whileour faculty can enjoy scholarships, promotions andprofessional advancement, it is often very difficult forthose in the administrative part of the University to gainany of these. Even when chance allows them that rareprivilege, these do not translate in promotion. Of course,it is a given that the administrative is but auxiliary to theacademe, which is the heart of the University. However,whether the administrative personnel can use these goodstuff to notch promotion or not is not the issue. I believewhat matters most is that these chances afford theadministrative personnel not only a respite from the rigorsof a monotonous routinary job, but provides a gooddiversion which can boost his or her morale. Nothingbeats the academe where everyday is always different,challenging and exciting. Nothing surpasses the feeling ofaccomplishment at a student’s progress. These smallwonders are denied of the administrative personnel. Theytoo, more than anything need to enjoy professionaladvancement. May these opportunities come knockingfor the administrative personnel soon.
Elin Anisha Guro
Philippine’s Largest Flag Unfurls in MSU
The country’s largest flag weighing 3.8 tons andcosting almost Php 30 million made by GraceGalindez Gupana was unfurled in MSU last August5 at the University Oval. The flag was so huge, 180meters x 92 meters, that it literally carpeted thewhole oval grounds and even extended into thebasketball courts.
The country’s largest flag was unfurled at theUniversity oval grounds by the maker, Grace Gupanalast August 5. It was met with mixed reactions. Otherssay that it was a disrespect to the flag as it should not betouching the ground. But considering the enormity ofthe flag at 3.8 tons, it would have been difficult, if not afolly to hoist it. To some, it was an absolute beauty, ifnot a unique phenomenon. Perhaps, none of those aroundever saw a flag as large as that. Even retired MSU facultyicon of the Filipino Department, Prof. Angelito Flores,Sr. who was around during the ceremony attended by
no less than the MSU Presidenthimself, Dr. Macapado Muslim,said that he (the former) himselfhas never seen a flag as sizeableas that in his entire life. Certainly,not the younger ones too.
I have to admit that it wasa marvel to look at. The wholeground was covered with colors
that became a beautiful foreground to the Sleeping Lady.I loved how the panoramic image came out in my camera,except for one thing. I noticed that the instead of theblue color on top, the red one top bills the hierarchy. Ionly realized it after the ceremony ended and I could notask Ms. Gupana whether it was an oversight inplacement considering the size of the flag. I did not wantto think that it was an uncanny foreshadowing of thingsthat came in the light of the highly contestedMemorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain. Ms.Gupana asserted that she unfurled the flag in theUniversity as her way of reaching out to the Muslimsand bringing and praying for peace. Never mind that thesymbol of that effort was upside down.
However, it is just a matter of opinion and howone interprets the situation, or any phenomenon forthat matter. Your interpretation is as good as you are. Itis what you think it is. I looked at it with almost achildish wonderment. Neither have I seen a flag thatimmense and I take the words of the maker that it is forpeace that hence she came to the University. After all, Ican always flip the image and look at it at a differentangle and the blue comes on top, as the photo in thispage shows. It is a matter of opinion. But you can alsochange the terms.
Another unrelated item of changing the terms thatI found very welcome is the approval of additionalcategory for meritorious promotions. This concernsfaculty members who sought to further their degree ontheir own, without support from the University. Manymentors would have gladly availed of scholarships, exceptthat there are none to be had, especially in non-Sciencecourses. The Board of Regents in its 204th meetinglast June 25 has approved adding another categoryfor meritorious cases of promotion. This refers to
Disciplinary Battalion, three from Artillery Regiments, three fromthe Engineering Corps, one native cavalry squadron, two mountainbatteries, one mortar battery and another from the Cristina Unit,two units of the Veteran Civil Guards and those from the Halbardiersand Volunteers from Zamboanga.
Commanding General Blanco personally directed the fieldoperations, although command of the fighting division remainedunder Gen. Parrado. The big army was divided into three brigades,one under Gen. Aguirre, the Chief of Staff, the other under Col.Jarmillo and the third under Col. Gonzales Montero. A group ofofficers of Gen. Blanco and others joined the operation with thehope of obtaining booty, promotion in ranks and other rewards.
The expeditionary force assembled in the encampment atUlama (near Pantar), and on March 10, 1895 the mighty forcecrossed the newly constructed Alfonso Bridge built across the AgusRiver between Pantar and Pawak, Saguiaran. The Spanish mightyforce was accompanied by some Meranaos serving as guides(Palatiko, spies or collaborators).
At midday they reached the area, which is now Matampay,halted there and waited for the arrival of the other forces. Gen.Blanco and other generals who accompanied him in the expeditionclimbed Palao a Siningkaongan (called Signal Hill by the Americansand at present Kampo Ranao by the Philippine Army).
Gen. Blanco commanded from Siningkaongan Hill. Heordered the brigades to deploy in what is now the site of the Agus 1Hydroelectric Power Plant (formerly Camp Keithley by theAmericans). Before the infantry moved, the artillery opened fire on
the Meranao defenders’ positions. The latter did not retaliate andthe invading forces advanced to the first kota.
The Spanish troops, with their bayonets latched on their rifles,moved toward the first kota. As they came closer, the Meranaodefenders greeted their enemies with fire from brass cannons andshotguns or paliyontod, which were only deadly at short distancesand were of no match to the Spanish Army superior firepower.
Spanish troops crossed the pit traps of pointed sticks dugaround the fort and reached the wall of the kota. They scaled thekota made of earth, logs and sharpened bamboo. The Meranaovanguards, using their native spears, krises and kampilans,engaged in hand-to-hand fight the Spanish Mausers latched withbayonets.
After the battle there, the Spaniards proceeded to the secondkota (known as Datumanong) defended by the Meranao fightersunder the leadership of Datu Pangapon of Sadok-Guimba. TheSpaniards captured the kota. A ceasefire order was given and theattacking forces were withdrawn and transferred operation againstthe third kota, Fort Marahui (Kota a Wato), which was the mainobjective. It was well defended with lantakas and strong walls, byDatu “Amai Pakpak” or Datu Akadir.
At a distance of about five hundred (500) meters, the artilleryunit opened fire on the kota. The infantry rushed toward the ruinedkota and within few minutes took possession of the interior. Therewas a very bloody hand-to-hand combat with the Meranao defenders.At the end, “the Blanco expedition to Marawi in 1895 had cost themixed Spanish-Filipino forces many lives and more than twohundred (200) wounded.” (Paraphrased by Ismael Pumbaya, from“Battle of Marawi, 1895” by Dr. Mamitua Saber)
MSU, USAID-DAI inks Another MOAMindanao State University and the USAID-Development
Alternatives, Inc signed another Memorandum of Agreement on October22, 2008 after the completion of the renovation of the Ablution Area ofMasjid Addawah Al-Islamie. This newly completed project with a fundingsupport of Php 410,000.00 from USAID was covered by a separate MOAbetween MSU and USAID-DAI which was signed last March, 2008. USAmbassador Kristie Kenney, personally witnessed the MOA signing andproject launching held in Marawi City. The signing of the new MOA andthe Turn-Over ceremony for the completed project were officiated by MSUPresident Dr. Macapado Muslim and Dr. Ernesto Guiang Chief of Party ofUSAID-DAI, and will be witnessed by Marawi City Administrator DatuJubair Macaumbos and Mr. Ed Lim of Eco-Gov.
This institution still remains to be a formidable universitycompared to other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). Based ondata from the Professional Regulations Commission for the past severalyears, MSU is classif ied as a top performing school inMSU is classif ied as a top performing school inMSU is classif ied as a top performing school inMSU is classif ied as a top performing school inMSU is classif ied as a top performing school inNursing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Nursing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Nursing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Nursing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Nursing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Social WSocial WSocial WSocial WSocial Work, Medicine, Librarian and Midwiferork, Medicine, Librarian and Midwiferork, Medicine, Librarian and Midwiferork, Medicine, Librarian and Midwiferork, Medicine, Librarian and Midwiferyyyyy. . . . . Time andagain, we have produced topnotch passers in most examinations.
Where does that leave the Meranao students? We are no longerjust mere graduates of this University. In the list of our new achievers,four of them are Meranaos: Jamela Q. Macarimbang, 11th placer,Electrical Engineering exam; Hanna-Yasmin Bashiron, 7th placer SocialWorker exam; Norkhalila Mambuay, Class Valedictorian 2008Congressional Internship for Young Muslim Leaders and lastly, butnot the least, Zakariya Muripaga, one of this year’s Ten OutstandingStudents of the Philippines (TOSP) and the only awardee comingfrom Mindanao. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude and ClassValedictorian this year, finishing BS Chemistry. Instead of advancinghis career outside of MSU, he chose to first serve his alma mater andtaught at the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM).
However, this bright future can only be guaranteed with allthe stakeholders preserving the University as they would theirhonor and maratabat (pride). Malacanang is exacerbating the issueby not securing the tenure of MSU Presidents and dangling it like abait to be had. Unless the MSU Presidency is protected by a process(i.e. similar to the University of the Philippines), then these problems,coupled with the unique circumstances of the locality will alwayspose a serious threat to this special institution with a special mission.Surely, we do not want MSU to be in the tradition of Tom Cruise’sMission Impossible: This institution will self-destruct in fifty years!!!God, Almighty, forbids.
Or better yet, we should inculcate in our hearts this appropriatepananaroon or saying:
MAMOL MAMOL MAMOL MAMOL MAMOLA TA TA TA TA TANO TANO TANO TANO TANO TANAN SANAN SANAN SANAN SANAN SA ORAA ORAA ORAA ORAA ORAY A LINGGAY A LINGGAY A LINGGAY A LINGGAY A LINGGAONAN A DONAN A DONAN A DONAN A DONAN A DAAAAAA KLA KLA KLA KLA KLASASASASASANIAN KANIAN KANIAN KANIAN KANIAN KA APIYA APIYA APIYA APIYA APIYA DI MAIMPIT SA DI MAIMPIT SA DI MAIMPIT SA DI MAIMPIT SA DI MAIMPIT SA ALONGAN TA ALONGAN TA ALONGAN TA ALONGAN TA ALONGAN TANANANANANANANANANANOTO NA ADEN MASOBA OKIR O KHISOTO NA ADEN MASOBA OKIR O KHISOTO NA ADEN MASOBA OKIR O KHISOTO NA ADEN MASOBA OKIR O KHISOTO NA ADEN MASOBA OKIR O KHISALIMBAGO A TALIMBAGO A TALIMBAGO A TALIMBAGO A TALIMBAGO A TAAAAAWWWWW.....
Crudely translated to mean, let us all plant something of valuethat never fades for even though we may not reap its fruits, it willbe harvested by those who will come after us.
Need for MSU . . . from page 2
training at the House of Congress, MSU and the National College forPublic Affairs and Government (NCPAG) to prepare them as the futureleaders of Mindanao. This year’s CIPYML Cycle 7 is participated byseven other MSUans namely, Nasrollah M. Macaumbang, BSForestry (2006); Abdul Yasser C. Lomangcolob, former Associationof Registered Campus Student Organization (ARCSO) President, BSAgricultural Business Management (2008); Sapura Rayyan A.Abdulgani, Licensed Social Worker, BS Social Work (2006); AyeeshaMaruki A. Macarambon, BS Psychology (2008); Aliah G. Macapanton,LET, BS Education Major in History (2005); Alimoding M. Muslim,BS International Relations (2008); and Mohammad Jihadi M.Abdelgafur, BS Teaching in Arabic (2008).
The training these Mindanao youth obtained is aptly expressedby Ms. Mambuay’s valedictory speech when she said: “Theacademic training which we had in Mindanao State University andUniversity of the Philippines NCPAG taught us the basics ofgovernance, leadership, conflict resolution, Moro issues, and policydevelopment and advocacy. The books that we were obliged to read– 360Degree Leader, Globalization and Its Discontents, End of Povertyand Collapse gave us valuable insights. The LGU visits in Tagaytay,Marikina and Bulacan, and the agency visit in DepEd, NAPC, NEDA,DSWD and Senate gave us the opportunity to meet inspiring leadersand to know “out of the box” policies and solutions. All these arelearning experiences which would surely prepare us when the time tolead the country comes.”
CIPYML Cycle 7 . . . from page 10
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The Zaid Bin Thabit Qur’anic Center held its9th Graduation Exercises on August 19, 2008 at theSocial Hall, Lanao del Sur, Provincial Capitol,Marawi City. Graduates from other Khalaqa(Qur’anic classes) all over Mindanao joined thegraduation exercises. A representative of the MuslimLeague from the Islamic University of Madinah,Prof. Dr. Saeed Ali-Abu Madrah was the guestspeaker. In attendance were prominent officialsand Muslim leaders who were invited to thegraduation, MSU System President Dr. MacapadoA. Muslim (represented by Dean Talib Benito),Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Adiong, Jr. of Lanao
del Sur who hosted the graduation, and the CityMayor of Marawi Sultan Fahad “Pre” Salic.
Prof. Talib A. Benito, Dean of the King FaisalCenter for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studiesdelivered the message for the President who urgedthe sixty-six (66) graduates who all have committedthe entire Qur’an in memory, not to contendthemselves in just memorizing the Holy Book ofAllah. He encouraged them to proceed to studythe meaning and wisdom of the Glorious Qur’anin order to be able to help propagate its messageto attain complete peace and development in theMuslim community. Quoting Dr. Abdul Hamid AbuSolaiman of the International Islamic University,Prof. Benito emphasized that one of the factorsthat explain the present crisis in Muslim mind is thefailure of the Muslim thinkers to identify andpropagate the points of strength in the sources ofMuslim knowledge and thought, which includerevelation (e.g., the Glorious Qur’an).
The Zaid Bin Thabit Qur’anic Center is anIslamic institution, which is supported by theMuslim World League through the Holy Qur’anMemorization International Organization. It isoccupying a piece of land within the King FaisalCenter for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studiespremises, which was leased by the Mindanao State
ZAID BIN THABIT QUR’ANIC CENTER HOLDS 9TH
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
University under BOR Resolution No. 146, series of1998. At present, it is operating through a Board ofManagement created under the existingMemorandum of Agreement between the MindanaoState University and the Holy Qur’an MemorizationInternational Organization. The board consists ofthree (3) members representing the Zaid Bin ThabitQur’anic Center, three (3) representing theMindanao State University, and one (1) memberrepresenting the Muslim Community. Signed onAugust 17,2004 between Former MSU President,Dr. Camar A. Umpa and the Secretary General ofthe Holy Qur’an Memorization International
Organization, Mohammad Sumbol who signed forDr. Abdullah Bin Ali Basfar, the said memorandumof agreement established an academic link betweenMSU System and the HMIO.
Officials from the United States Embassy haverecently been visitors to the Center, such as RuthN. Urry, the Deputy Press Attache’ who gave a giftof textbooks and cassette tapes in English.According to the Center’s Director, Rachid B.Ouabed, the visits of US Embassy officials aresymbols of peace and the beginning of a dialogueof civilization that connects people of differentcultures, religions or colors.
The Thabit Center presently holds thedistinction of being third place in the recentInternational Qur’an Reading Competition held lastSeptember 2008 in Jeddah through its student,Mohammad Mahathir Edris Yunos, a native ofTugaya, Lanao del Sur. It also won first place in therecent Qur’an Reading competition last Septembersponsored by the City Mayor and second place inthe Provincial competition won by Hamza Caunay.Aside from training young male students tomemorize the Qur’an for three years, Thabit Centeris also presently renovating the King Faizal mosquewith a total budget of $24,000.00.
Lanao del Sur Gov Bombit Adiong and Dr. Saeed Alibin Abu Madrah award certificates to the graduatingstudents.
Qur’an Reading Competition of the Thabit Center.
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MSU Main Campus has changed a lot. There are now more non-MSUans than MSUans on campus,MSU Main Campus has changed a lot. There are now more non-MSUans than MSUans on campus,MSU Main Campus has changed a lot. There are now more non-MSUans than MSUans on campus,MSU Main Campus has changed a lot. There are now more non-MSUans than MSUans on campus,MSU Main Campus has changed a lot. There are now more non-MSUans than MSUans on campus,many are residents of houses or structures constructed on university lands from 1970s until 2007, butmany are residents of houses or structures constructed on university lands from 1970s until 2007, butmany are residents of houses or structures constructed on university lands from 1970s until 2007, butmany are residents of houses or structures constructed on university lands from 1970s until 2007, butmany are residents of houses or structures constructed on university lands from 1970s until 2007, butthe main bulk of which in 2000-2005. Several Municipal Mayors are now residing within the campus.the main bulk of which in 2000-2005. Several Municipal Mayors are now residing within the campus.the main bulk of which in 2000-2005. Several Municipal Mayors are now residing within the campus.the main bulk of which in 2000-2005. Several Municipal Mayors are now residing within the campus.the main bulk of which in 2000-2005. Several Municipal Mayors are now residing within the campus.RRRRReportedlyeportedlyeportedlyeportedlyeportedly, some families fr, some families fr, some families fr, some families fr, some families from many parts of Lanao del Sur with om many parts of Lanao del Sur with om many parts of Lanao del Sur with om many parts of Lanao del Sur with om many parts of Lanao del Sur with rido rido rido rido rido or interor interor interor interor inter-----family feud, are amongfamily feud, are amongfamily feud, are amongfamily feud, are amongfamily feud, are amongthe residents of MSU. This demographic transformation of MSU Main Campus entails a more complexthe residents of MSU. This demographic transformation of MSU Main Campus entails a more complexthe residents of MSU. This demographic transformation of MSU Main Campus entails a more complexthe residents of MSU. This demographic transformation of MSU Main Campus entails a more complexthe residents of MSU. This demographic transformation of MSU Main Campus entails a more complexand elaborate security system. Tand elaborate security system. Tand elaborate security system. Tand elaborate security system. Tand elaborate security system. To address this challenge, the Ao address this challenge, the Ao address this challenge, the Ao address this challenge, the Ao address this challenge, the Administration came up with the followingdministration came up with the followingdministration came up with the followingdministration came up with the followingdministration came up with the followinginterventions.interventions.interventions.interventions.interventions.
FIRSTFIRSTFIRSTFIRSTFIRST, the Administration sought the help of the Army and PNP which, the Administration sought the help of the Army and PNP which, the Administration sought the help of the Army and PNP which, the Administration sought the help of the Army and PNP which, the Administration sought the help of the Army and PNP whichprovided units to help the university’s security force (Department of Securityprovided units to help the university’s security force (Department of Securityprovided units to help the university’s security force (Department of Securityprovided units to help the university’s security force (Department of Securityprovided units to help the university’s security force (Department of SecuritySerSerSerSerServices). Tvices). Tvices). Tvices). Tvices). To date, there are fourteen (14) Army personnel and ten (10) PNPo date, there are fourteen (14) Army personnel and ten (10) PNPo date, there are fourteen (14) Army personnel and ten (10) PNPo date, there are fourteen (14) Army personnel and ten (10) PNPo date, there are fourteen (14) Army personnel and ten (10) PNPpersonnel assigned to MSU, as requested by President Muslim, to augment itspersonnel assigned to MSU, as requested by President Muslim, to augment itspersonnel assigned to MSU, as requested by President Muslim, to augment itspersonnel assigned to MSU, as requested by President Muslim, to augment itspersonnel assigned to MSU, as requested by President Muslim, to augment itssecurity personnel, especially these turbulent days in Mindanao.security personnel, especially these turbulent days in Mindanao.security personnel, especially these turbulent days in Mindanao.security personnel, especially these turbulent days in Mindanao.security personnel, especially these turbulent days in Mindanao.
SECONDSECONDSECONDSECONDSECOND, the Administration started re-professionalizing the University, the Administration started re-professionalizing the University, the Administration started re-professionalizing the University, the Administration started re-professionalizing the University, the Administration started re-professionalizing the Universitysecurity force.security force.security force.security force.security force.
THIRDTHIRDTHIRDTHIRDTHIRD, the Administration tapped local residents/natives to secure strategic, the Administration tapped local residents/natives to secure strategic, the Administration tapped local residents/natives to secure strategic, the Administration tapped local residents/natives to secure strategic, the Administration tapped local residents/natives to secure strategicsections of the campus whose borders or perimeters lines are porous.sections of the campus whose borders or perimeters lines are porous.sections of the campus whose borders or perimeters lines are porous.sections of the campus whose borders or perimeters lines are porous.sections of the campus whose borders or perimeters lines are porous.
FOURFOURFOURFOURFOURTHTHTHTHTH, the A, the A, the A, the A, the Administration prdministration prdministration prdministration prdministration provides security personnel escorts to commutingovides security personnel escorts to commutingovides security personnel escorts to commutingovides security personnel escorts to commutingovides security personnel escorts to commutingfaculty and staff frfaculty and staff frfaculty and staff frfaculty and staff frfaculty and staff from the Main Campus up to Baloi Airport at arom the Main Campus up to Baloi Airport at arom the Main Campus up to Baloi Airport at arom the Main Campus up to Baloi Airport at arom the Main Campus up to Baloi Airport at around 4:00 Pound 4:00 Pound 4:00 Pound 4:00 Pound 4:00 P.M fr.M fr.M fr.M fr.M from Monday to Fom Monday to Fom Monday to Fom Monday to Fom Monday to Fridayridayridayridayriday.....This started from July 2008.This started from July 2008.This started from July 2008.This started from July 2008.This started from July 2008.
FIFTHFIFTHFIFTHFIFTHFIFTH, the Administration increased security visibility in areas of the campus with significant, the Administration increased security visibility in areas of the campus with significant, the Administration increased security visibility in areas of the campus with significant, the Administration increased security visibility in areas of the campus with significant, the Administration increased security visibility in areas of the campus with significantnumber of Christian constituents. It provided regular security personnel or watchmen for dormitoriesnumber of Christian constituents. It provided regular security personnel or watchmen for dormitoriesnumber of Christian constituents. It provided regular security personnel or watchmen for dormitoriesnumber of Christian constituents. It provided regular security personnel or watchmen for dormitoriesnumber of Christian constituents. It provided regular security personnel or watchmen for dormitoriesand colleges/offices, especially at night.and colleges/offices, especially at night.and colleges/offices, especially at night.and colleges/offices, especially at night.and colleges/offices, especially at night.
SIXTHSIXTHSIXTHSIXTHSIXTH, the Administration revived the old practice of hiring women security personnel for girls’, the Administration revived the old practice of hiring women security personnel for girls’, the Administration revived the old practice of hiring women security personnel for girls’, the Administration revived the old practice of hiring women security personnel for girls’, the Administration revived the old practice of hiring women security personnel for girls’dormitories. anddormitories. anddormitories. anddormitories. anddormitories. and
SEVENTHSEVENTHSEVENTHSEVENTHSEVENTH, the Administration improved the lighting in frequently used alleys/roads and strategic, the Administration improved the lighting in frequently used alleys/roads and strategic, the Administration improved the lighting in frequently used alleys/roads and strategic, the Administration improved the lighting in frequently used alleys/roads and strategic, the Administration improved the lighting in frequently used alleys/roads and strategicareas in the campus. Fareas in the campus. Fareas in the campus. Fareas in the campus. Fareas in the campus. Finallyinallyinallyinallyinally, the A, the A, the A, the A, the Administration strengthened its community relations activities for thedministration strengthened its community relations activities for thedministration strengthened its community relations activities for thedministration strengthened its community relations activities for thedministration strengthened its community relations activities for thesurrounding communities and groups within the campus to help deter crimes and get their cooperationsurrounding communities and groups within the campus to help deter crimes and get their cooperationsurrounding communities and groups within the campus to help deter crimes and get their cooperationsurrounding communities and groups within the campus to help deter crimes and get their cooperationsurrounding communities and groups within the campus to help deter crimes and get their cooperationin protecting the interests of MSU.in protecting the interests of MSU.in protecting the interests of MSU.in protecting the interests of MSU.in protecting the interests of MSU.
To ensure maximum services to the students, theuniversity library must be open during their non-classhours. Hence, the Administration has started makingarrangement for the Main Library to be open from8:00 A.M to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, and 8:00A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday. Theimplementation of this proposal will be multi phase,considering its manpower, security, and financialimplications.
The Director of the University Library and theManager of the University Book Center have alreadystarted with the procurement activities for the booksand other library resources to be purchased for allcolleges. The Book Center will be purchasing books tobe sold to the students at minimal cost, while theUniversity Library will purchase sufficient number of
copies of books for rent, andthose that can be borrowed bystudents for room andovernight use from the reservesection. Moreover, additionalcomputer terminals and othergadgets are expected to beinstalled soon to strengthen
the online catalogue system and the digital library.The Administration also provided an initial allocationof Php30,000 for each of the 12 Community HighSchools and Php60,000 for each of the MSU-IntegratedLaboratory School, University Training Center and ISEDfor the purchase of books in secondary education.
Procurement of Laboratory Equipment PrioritizedIn line with its thrust on providing the basic minimum
academic needs of the university, the Administration hasstarted with the procurement process for the laboratoryequipment of the various colleges of the Main Campus.These equipment items include those urgently needed forScience and Technology-related degree programs likeBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, InformationTechnology, Electronics and Communication Engineering,Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Hotel and RestaurantManagement, etc.
These equipment items also include the laptopcomputers for all colleges and departments and at leastone LCD projector per college. In addition, theadministration is planning to establish internet laboratoriesin the dormitories to minimize the need for students to beout late at night, especially during the final exams period.The CIT Dean has already submitted the design andspecifications and cost estimate for the said project. Inaddition, the Administration will purchase computers forinstructional purposes for the various community highschools in Lanao del Sur, the Integrated Laboratory Schooland the University Training Center in Marawi whosestudents remain deprived of computer literacy experienceuntil now.
The funding support for these urgently needed itemswill be sourced from Realized Income in 2008 and 2009and from the regular appropriation of MSU Main Campus.
Campus SecurityInitiatives
More Books & OtherLibrary Resources,Library Hours to be
Extended
Posing in front of thecheck point at theentrance to theUniversity are the twogroups of vanguards.SG Rashid M.Dimarondao, PFCJanib Harisul, PFCCaddu B. Asadda,PFC Jun A. Jananulla,SG Alonto Gampong,SG Jalal I. Mamintaand SG CairodenWahab. The squad ofArmy assigned to theUniversity is led bySgt. Jaime C. Luceno.
Facultymembers
posing withtheir
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boarding thecommuterjeepney at
thebackground,
a dailyweekday
ritual beingobserved by
theadministration.
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As pointed out by incumbent University of theEast President Dr. Ester A. Garcia during her visit toMSU- General Santos when she was the Chair of theCommission on Higher Education, “What makes theMindanao State University unique, compared toother state universities and colleges, is its special chartermandate for the Muslims and other cultural minoritiesof Mindanao.” Similarly, during a meeting of MSUofficials with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in2004, the latter emphasized that the campuses ofMSU should compete with the camps of the MILF,MNLF and Abu Sayyaf. President Arroyo wasreported to have stated: “Dapat sa mga kampus ngMSU mapupunta and mga kapatid natin na mgaMuslim, hindi sa mga kampo ng MILF, MNLF at AbuSayyaf.”
The said comments touched the very core ofthe mandate of MSU, that is, the integration of theMuslims and other minorities into the national body
politic, througheducation. That is thereason d’ etre of MSU.The offering of relevanteducation programs andservices, includingdemand-driven Scienceand Technology degreeand non-degreeprograms is one thing.Equally important,especially these turbulentdays in Mindanao, is the
issue of access to these programs by the Muslims andother cultural minorities. It is argued that for theMuslim communities to grow and develop, there isa need to produce more Muslim graduates in thevarious Science and Technology disciplines (Biology,Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering,Fisheries, Agriculture, etc,), aside from graduates ofcourses like Islamic Studies, Public Administration,Business Administration and others.
Considering the present dismal status of the basiceducation system in many of the Muslim communitiesin Mindanao, and given the need to maintain highacademic standards in the various degree programsof MSU, the implementation of an effective pre-college remedial education package is indispensable.This program and the provision of the basic minimumacademic needs (adequate books and libraryresources, laboratory equipment and facilities andother learning support resources and services) arewhat we need to recover MSU’s lost grounds inacademic excellence, not raising the admission cut-off scores to unrealistic levels. These two items areamong the significant foundations in building a solidinfrastructure of academic excellence in MSU.Providing them will capacitate MSU to achieve notonly academic excellence but also its affirmative actionor social equity mandate, and thereby transformMSU as a real education for all (EFA) university. Inparticular, it will make MSU a vibrant educationalinstitution for the tri-people of Mindanao (Christians,Muslims and Lumads). Achieving both academicexcellence and its affirmative action mandate is the
This paper finds the editorial of theCBP ’97 Gazette very timely in the
light of this present administration’sthrust to boost its services to the
cultural minorities, just being “trueto the mandate of the university,” as
the editorial says.
The current government initiatives insupport of madaris (Islamic and Arabicschools) are focused on the teaching ofArabic Language and Islamic ValuesEducation (ALIVE) among Muslimstudents in DepEd schools and thetraining and professionalization of ALIVEteachers. While certainly such initiativesare commendable, there is a need forseparate interventions that target the vastmajority of Muslim youth who are outsideof the DepEd school system. The mainbulk of this Moro youth sector are in themadaris in the Autonomous Region inMuslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the restof the Muslim communities in SouthernPhilippines. Despite the lack of stablesources of funding support, these madarishave continued to exist, most of whichdepend exclusively on alms orcontributions of mostly poor community
PRESIDENT MUSLIMPRESIDENT MUSLIMPRESIDENT MUSLIMPRESIDENT MUSLIMPRESIDENT MUSLIMDELINEADELINEADELINEADELINEADELINEATES HISTES HISTES HISTES HISTES HIS
President Macapado Muslim wasChancellor of MSU-General Santos foreleven (11) years (December 1995-March 2007) before his appointmentas MSU President on January 4, 2008.To address the perception by manyofficials from the external campuses thatthe MSU President is largely a “Presidentfor the Main Campus only,” and sharingthat view when he was Chancellor ofMSU-General Santos, President Muslimstarted delineating his functions as MSUSystem President and his tasks asconcurrent head of the Main Campusin Marawi City. According to PresidentMuslim, this clear delineation will ensurethe effective performance of both ofhis system-wide and Main Campusfunctions and responsibilities. Inparticular, this will enable him toperform effectively some inherentlySystem functions which were weaklyor insignificantly performed in the past,like the review of the directions orgrowth paths of campuses and theresponsiveness of their programs andservices to desired/right directions orgrowth paths, the evaluation of theperformance of the campuses and theassessment of how the campuses utilizetheir resources.
Along this line, he separated theOffice of the Vice President forAdministration and Finance for System-wide concerns and the Office of theVice Chancellor for Administration andFinance for the Main Campus, asprescribed in the MSU Code ofGovernance. Unlike before when theVice President for Administration andFinance was also concurrently the ViceChancellor for Administration andFinance for the Main Campus, bothpositions are now held by two differentofficials. Former MSU MaguindanaoChancellor Nazarollah R. Macalandongis now the Vice President forAdministration and Finance, whileformer MSU-Iligan Vice ChancellorBasher T. Macapado is the ViceChancellor for Administration andFinance of the Main Campus.
technology skills (for Madaris in poblacionor town centers) through the extensionservices of some colleges of MSU. Thistechnical skills training for madarisstudents is not envisioned to supplant orrival the madaris curricular activities, butmerely to add to or enrich them. This mayentail a once a week skills trainingexperience for madaris students who mayeventually finish secondary or collegiatediploma in Islamic and Arabic Studies, withsufficient training in Fisheries Technology,Agricultural Technology and EngineeringTechnology. For Marawi City and LanaoProvinces, the MSU Main Campus can tapsome of its existing community highschools and vocational-technical collegeseither as venues or facilitating arms inproject implementation.
Aside from skills training, thiscommunity outreach program will provide
NEW COMMUNITY SERVICEINITIATIVES
FOR MADARIS EYED
residents and the Islamic orientation ofmadaris teachers.
With big numbers of Muslim youth inthe madaris, these traditional institutionscan be significant arena or battle groundin the fight against poverty and in peacebuilding in Mindanao. Hence, there is aneed for some bold initiatives to enrich thelearning experience of Madaris students,which is now exclusively focused onIslamic and Arabic Studies, by introducingdemand-driven technical skills contentsspecific or customized to the needs ofconcerned localities. The skills trainingareas may include fisheries technology,agriculture technology, and engineeringtechnology (practical electricity, roughcarpentry, fine carpentry, plumbing,electronics, welding, masonry,automotive, tile setting, etc.).
To illustrate, under this scheme asecondary madrasah student will beafforded an opportunity to acquireappropriate fisheries technology skills (formadaris located in fishing communities),or agriculture technology skills (formadaris in interior or upland farming
communities), or engineering
an addit ional opportunity for thepromotion and inculcation of culture ofpeace among madaris students,especially these turbulent days inMindanao.
President Macapado Muslim whoconceived of this community outreachactivity when he was Chancellor of MSU-General Santos, has tasked recently agroup of university officials and facultymembers to study the feasibility of theproposal and the possible modes ofimplementation, and determine the bestimplementation strategy. Due to financialconstraints, it is likely that the project maybe pilot-tested in a few towns where MSUhas existing campuses/units. This will alsogive the Administration sufficient time toseek local and external partners to enableit to cover more madaris in the future.According to President Muslim, hisinterest to pursue this project grew afterdiscussing the proposal with severalprominent religious leaders in Marawi Cityand Lanao del Sur who appreciated it. Infact, some religious organizationsexpressed their interest to help implementthe project as partners.
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CAMPUSCHANCELLORS/HEADS
MACAPADO A. MUSLIM, Ph.D.President and Concurrent Head
MSU Main Campus
MARCELO P. SALAZAR, MMMSU-Iligan
EDDIH M. ALIH, MScMSU-Tawi-Tawi
ATTY. ABDURRAHMAN T.CANACAN, MA
MSU-General Santos
JUSIE C. ROXAS, MScMSU-Naawan
ASJADA L. KIRAM, Ed.D.MSU-Sulu
BAI SORAYA SINSUAT, MPAMSU-Maguindanao
HEADS OF INTEGRATEDCHED-SUPERVISED INSTITUTIONS
BULINGAN H. SIRAD, Ph.D.MSU-Lanao National College ofArts & TradesMarawi City
MAGADAPA A. RINGIA, Ph.D.Superintendent, MSU-Maigo
Total Capital Outlay 12,213,000.00 2,078,200.50 10,134,799.50
GRAND TOTAL 873,139,973.00 617,324,663.12 255,815,309.88
Reviewed by: Approved:
President Muslim clarifiedthat for matters involving theexternal campuses and System-wide concerns, he will deallargely with MSU Systemofficials (such as the ExecutiveVice President, Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs, VicePresident for Administrationand Finance and Vice Presidentfor Planning and Development)to whom more duties andresponsibilities for the Systemare to be gradually devolvedor decentralized. Similarly, forMain Campus concerns, thePresident will rely heavily onthe support and services of theVice Chancellor for AcademicAffairs, Vice Chancellor forAdministration and Finance andVice Chancellor for Researchand Extension of the saidcampus.
It should be noted that theexisting set-up of MSU whereinthe MSU System President isconcurrently the head of theMain Campus is not unique toit. This is a dominant practiceglobally. In most multi-campusuniversities world-wide, thePresident (Chancellor for someuniversities) of the whole systemis concurrently the head orchief executive officer of theflagship campus (usually theMain Campus). In thecontemporary period, thecomplex job of President ofmulti-campus universities ismade more manageable byadvances in information andcommunication technology. Inthe final analysis, what mattersmost is the determination of theUniversity President to beeffective in both System andMain/Flagship Campusfunctions and how he/shehandles his/her dual roles,especially the need to sharefunctions and responsibilitieswith subordinate officials,particularly the System VicePresidents and the ViceChancellors of the MainCampus.
SYSTEM-WIDE . . .from page 22
HIPOLITO L. MIÑOZABudget Officer V
Date: October 10, 2008
MACAPADO A. MUSLIM, Ph.D.President
Date: October 10, 2008
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Team Lasureco: MSU’s response to cost-efficiency inelectricity.
REALIZED INCOME OF MSU MAIN CAMPUS, 1998-2008
MSU Main Campus spent a total amount of P25,295,596.72 for electricityfrom January-December 2007, or an average of 2,108,133.00 per month. Suchexpenses are believed to have been mostly incurred by private houses andcottages, rather than the colleges and offices of the University. To prevent thishuge loss of resources, the University entered into a Memorandum of Agreementwith the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative(LASURECO) to provide electricityand electric meters to all University-owned cottages and private houses andbuildings within MSU Marawi City last February 5th. This will ensure thatthe university shoulders only the electric consumption of colleges, departments,offices, street lighting and other university facilities for which the governmentallocated only Php 11M per year.
more than half their lifetime. One might thinkthat these employees have stayed for so longbecause they happen to be Meranaos whoare natives of this place.
However, at least two hundred fifty(250) of them are non-Meranaos. In fact, ofthe fourteen (14) employees who havestayed for forty years (40) or more, eight (8)of them are non-Meranaos. Julito Riveral ofthe Integrated Laboratory School is rightnow the longest-serving employee of theUniversity for four decades and four years!Indeed, service to our beloved alma mater isnot unique to the natives only!
Time and again, non-Meranaograduates and employees have shown equal
3 DECADES . . . from page 10 if not more concern and love for her. Thesupport and the unabated discussion of thealumni on issues about MSU, from all overthe world in several e-groups are among themany signs that their hearts have never lefther despite the distance. The severalInternational reunions in the US from thefirst Anaheim, Las Vegas gathering to theupcoming 2009 Houston, Texas event andin other parts of the country only prove thatthose whose lives have been touched bythis University continue to cherish hermemory. The University will soon berecognizing these loyal employees in anevent that will not only honor theircommitment to service but will also give themunlimited fun and awards. Keep posted forthe announcement!!
the Development Bank of the Philippines.Twenty (20) Christian students are currentlyenjoying this scholarship. Another ten (10)scholarship slots will be awarded next year,specifically for Muslim students.
The Department of Agriculture hassimilarly slotted 400 scholarship slots forstudents in Agriculture and Fisheries forfive years with a total budget of Php 27million. Scholars will be receiving a monthlystipend of Php 1,500.00. Senator Francisco“Kiko” Pangilinan has likewise extendedPhp 1 million assistance to the University.Half of this amount is reserved for studentscholarship. The scheme for this grant isbeing prepared for submission to theSenator’s office.
MAPIA . . . from page 10
The huge increase of MSU Campus realized incomeThe huge increase of MSU Campus realized incomeThe huge increase of MSU Campus realized incomeThe huge increase of MSU Campus realized incomeThe huge increase of MSU Campus realized incomewas achieved without increasing tuition and otherwas achieved without increasing tuition and otherwas achieved without increasing tuition and otherwas achieved without increasing tuition and otherwas achieved without increasing tuition and otherschool fees and even after stopping the collectionschool fees and even after stopping the collectionschool fees and even after stopping the collectionschool fees and even after stopping the collectionschool fees and even after stopping the collection
by the University of unauthorized fees andby the University of unauthorized fees andby the University of unauthorized fees andby the University of unauthorized fees andby the University of unauthorized fees andcontributions from students or membership fees incontributions from students or membership fees incontributions from students or membership fees incontributions from students or membership fees incontributions from students or membership fees in
department and college student organizations.department and college student organizations.department and college student organizations.department and college student organizations.department and college student organizations.Please note that the P17.6 million represents thePlease note that the P17.6 million represents thePlease note that the P17.6 million represents thePlease note that the P17.6 million represents thePlease note that the P17.6 million represents thecollection for the Januarcollection for the Januarcollection for the Januarcollection for the Januarcollection for the Januaryyyyy-----June 2008. MSU MainJune 2008. MSU MainJune 2008. MSU MainJune 2008. MSU MainJune 2008. MSU Main
Campus Realized Income is estimated to be at leastCampus Realized Income is estimated to be at leastCampus Realized Income is estimated to be at leastCampus Realized Income is estimated to be at leastCampus Realized Income is estimated to be at leastP35 million by end of December 2008.P35 million by end of December 2008.P35 million by end of December 2008.P35 million by end of December 2008.P35 million by end of December 2008.
*Average of 2nd Semester,AY 2007-2008 and 1st Semester, AY 2008-2009
best contribution of MSU to peace building in Mindanao.Similarly, the campuses of MSU have to be cautious and realistic
in the determination of cut-off scores for admission to regulardegree programs, CBP/CPC and technology courses to avoidrejecting or driving away unnecessarily many of our Muslim andLumad brothers and sisters from the various conflict-affected areasof Mindanao, whose only hope for good quality of education isMSU. According to President Muslim who helped improve theCBP concept in the early 1980’s (from its original concept in theearly 1970’s) as Special Assistant at the Office of the Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs then, and who himself was a CBP participant(CBP Batch 1971), the guiding principle is “helping the helpableamong the Muslims and other minorities.”
Given the demonstrated efficacy of the said remedialeducation programs, their expansion is indispensable. Hence, theexpansion and institutionalization of the Pre-University Center toensure efficient management of said programs is in order. Presently,the PUC implements the College Bound Program (CBP), a one-summer crash remedial education intervention for the Muslimsand other minorities. The CBP curriculum covers the tool subjectsof English, Mathematics and Values Education. The secondintervention is the College Preparatory Course (CPC), a one-semester remedial course with the same coverage and clients as
CBP. Successful CBP and CPC participants are eligible foradmission to degree programs. In addition, the participants whose
grades in English and Mathematics are at least 2.0 are given credits inregular English 1 and Mathematics 1 subjects and are eligible to takethe next higher English and Mathematics subjects in the ensuing semester.
The present Administration started with the expansion of theCBP and CPC programs this school year. This summer 2008 CBPhad 1,191 regular participants. It is interesting to note that of theseparticipants whose SASE scores were 50 to 74, a total of 604participants (51%) passed and qualified for admission to regulardegree programs, while 211 (18%) of them qualified for the CollegePreparatory Course (CPC). There were 376 participants who failed(32%) in the said program, who are eligible to take non-degreetechnology courses. Related to the issue of what is the appropriateSASE cut-off score, it is interesting to note that the SASE score of2008 CBP Batch Topnotcher No.1 (Jasmin B. Mamailao), aMeranao with a final grade of 90.64 (inclusive of Math, Englishand Values Education), was only 65, far below the SASE score of80 adopted in the previous year. Similarly, the Batch TopnotcherNo.2 (Aaron Andrew B. Mutia), a Subanen from Clarin with aCBP final grade of 89.67 got only 59 in the 2007 SASE. The Bestin Mathematics of the same CBP Batch (Khalid A. Abaton), aMeranao with a final grade of 89.35 got a SASE score of only 56,while the best in English (Nihaya P. Mamarinta) with a final gradeof 85.52 scored only 73 in the 2007 SASE. Of the 1,191 regularparticipants of the 2008 CBP, 90 participants were awardedscholarships, 2 of whom are Academic Scholars, 10 Special MuslimGrantees, 16 Cultural Community Grantees and 62 CBP Grantees.
REMEDIAL . . . from page 21
Source: Office of the Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance
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Provinces AY 2008-09 1st semester
Lanao Sur 5804Lanao Norte 1015Agusan Norte 943Zamboanga Sur 918Surigao Sur 882Surigao Norte 790Agusan Sur 746Mis.Occ. 379Mis.Or. 374Maguindanao 362Zamboanga Norte 255Sultan Kudarat 190Bukidnon 187Davao Sur 179Sibugay 178ComValley 177Davao Oriental 169Visayas 145South Cotabato 107North Cotabato 86Luzon 73Davao Norte 53Tawi-Tawi 46Palawan 44Sulu 34Basilan 24Camiguin 17Other Countries 13Sarangani 8
Total 14,198
MSU Main Campus AY 2008-2009 Students’ Areas of Origin_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Although this University was specially created for the cultural minorities, specifically thoseAlthough this University was specially created for the cultural minorities, specifically thoseAlthough this University was specially created for the cultural minorities, specifically thoseAlthough this University was specially created for the cultural minorities, specifically thoseAlthough this University was specially created for the cultural minorities, specifically thosecoming frcoming frcoming frcoming frcoming from Mindanao and Sulu, Pom Mindanao and Sulu, Pom Mindanao and Sulu, Pom Mindanao and Sulu, Pom Mindanao and Sulu, Palawan, more than half or 52% of the students arealawan, more than half or 52% of the students arealawan, more than half or 52% of the students arealawan, more than half or 52% of the students arealawan, more than half or 52% of the students arecoming from places other than Lanao del Sur (41%) and Lanao del Norte (7%). In fact, somecoming from places other than Lanao del Sur (41%) and Lanao del Norte (7%). In fact, somecoming from places other than Lanao del Sur (41%) and Lanao del Norte (7%). In fact, somecoming from places other than Lanao del Sur (41%) and Lanao del Norte (7%). In fact, somecoming from places other than Lanao del Sur (41%) and Lanao del Norte (7%). In fact, somestudents are coming not just from Visayas and Luzon but from other countries! Here is thestudents are coming not just from Visayas and Luzon but from other countries! Here is thestudents are coming not just from Visayas and Luzon but from other countries! Here is thestudents are coming not just from Visayas and Luzon but from other countries! Here is thestudents are coming not just from Visayas and Luzon but from other countries! Here is thebreakdown of the students based on their home towns.breakdown of the students based on their home towns.breakdown of the students based on their home towns.breakdown of the students based on their home towns.breakdown of the students based on their home towns.
President Macapado A. Muslim, representing MindanaoState University signs the Memorandum of Agreement with thePhilippine Sports Institute, represented by its Chairman andPresident William I. Ramirez and the Foundation University,represented by its President Dr. Mira D. Sinco for theestablishment of a Graduate Studies in Sports Management andSports Science Consortium. The two universities and the sportsinstitute will share resources to offer the said common programs.What is notable in the signing however is the President signsthe Memorandum of Agreement in Marawi City on October 25,2008 while President Sinco also inks the same agreement inDumaguete City at the same time while they are being linked upthrough teleconference. President Ramirez has donated abasketball ring to the University through the College ofSports, Physical Education and Recreation.
MSU Main Campus Student Profile: Gender and Religious Affiliation
Source: Office of the Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance
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Lanao Sur 5804Lanao Norte 1015Agusan Norte 943Zamboanga Sur 918Surigao Sur 882Surigao Norte 790Agusan Norte 746Mis. Occ. 379Mis. Or. 374Maguindanao 362Zamboanga Norte 255Sultan Kudarat 190Bukidnon 187Davao Sur 179Sibugay 178Com Valley 177Davao Oriental 169Visayas 145South Cotabato 107North Cotabato 86Luzon 73Davao Norte 53Tawi-Tawi 46Palawan 44Sulu 34Basilan 24Camiguin 17Other Countries 13Sarangani 8
MSU Main Campus: Academic Program Offering and Enrolment
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6. Contributing significantly to peace buildingin Mindanao;
7. Diversifying external linkages;
8. Improving cost-efficiency and entrepreneurial financial administration;
9. Pursuing right growth paths and right programs the right way;
10. Enhancing campus security and protecting MSU lands;
11. Promoting inter-campus complementation; and
12. Reinventing the university bureaucracy.
1. MSU that is more vibrant not only in instruction, but also in research and extension/community service;
2. MSU that is stronger not only in academic excellence but also in terms of societalrelevance and affirmative action or social equity for the Muslims and other ethnicminorities in MINSUPALA;
3. MSU that operates synergistically, with itscomponent campuses growing in theirrespective region-specific concerns and areasof comparative strength and advantage, andsharing with each other their capabilities andstrengths;
4. MSU under a leadership enjoying high levels of respectability and credibility; and
5. MSU that is more self-sustaining and globally competitive in the 21st century.
VVVVVision for MSUision for MSUision for MSUision for MSUision for MSUSystemSystemSystemSystemSystem
President Macapado Abaton Muslim, Ph.D. is the twelfth president ofMindanao State University on acting capacity. He is a native of Marawi City andserved as a former dean of the College of Public Affairs in 1991-1994. His mostrecent position however, is as Chancellor of MSU General Santos for twoconsecutive terms in 1995-2007. He finished his Ph.D. and MA in Political Scienceat University of Hawaii as East-West Center Scholar (1990) MPA (Management)at the University of the Philippines in Diliman (1980) and BSPA at MSU MainCampus (1978). A product of Remedial Education (CBP Batch 1971), he graduatedas Full Scholar (obtained by promotion) in April, 1978. He got straight “A”(excellent) in all his subjects at the University of Hawaii, with a GPA of 4.0 whichis the highest obtainable grade under the grading system of universities in USA.As the third alumnus and new president of Mindanao State University Systemeffective January 2008, he envisions a stronger and more robust universitysummarized in his twelve-point agenda and vision for his beloved alma mater.
