MSU- General Santos bagged 25 gold medals during the 1st MSU System Athletic Association Meet held in Marawi City from December 8 to 16.

The University also brought home 11 Silver and 15 Bronze after the week-long event.

“Our delegates were very excited because they know it was more than just the local sports competition they have been participating,” Athletic Manager Prof. Leonardo Palmes said.

Palmes assumed head of the delegation in the absence of the Chancellor, Atty. Abdurrahman Canacan.

The tilt was participated by the different MSU campuses. President Macapado Muslim said this is the start of the yearly sports competition.

“The primary purpose of this system-wide event is to develop camaraderie and fellowship among MSuans and to have a formidable, strong contingent of MSU in our preparation for higher level sports meet among colleges and universities in the Philippines,” Palmes said.

The delegation was composed of 108 athletes and 27 coaches.

For Men Athletics, the University was champion in 100, 200 and 800- meter Dash, Long Jump, Triple Jump and Discus Throw.

In Women Athletics, the University got the gold in 100, 200 and 800 meter Dash and 1,500 Run and in Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw and Shot Put.

For men, it also got the gold in Basketball and Table Tennis Double while netting the gold in Table Tennis Singles, Doubles and Volleyball in the women division. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

More than a thousand students with University personnel, faculty members and visitors attend a consultation on Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro spearheaded by Mindanao Human Rights Action Center with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Mindanao State University- General Santos gymnasium Tuesday, November 27.

Dr. Prescillano Campado, Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and OIC- Chancellor welcomed guests and participants to the forum and encouraged everybody to participate during the day.

MinHRAC Executive Director Atty. Zainudin S. Malang in his opening statement urged the students to listen and learn the lessons of history in Mindanao.

Malang recalled a song by the famous band Asin to refresh the students who were mostly born in Mindanao, but more to it he said were the conflicts and social disturbances that had beset the land for many years expressed in the song.

In the absence of a peacetalk, parties can just pick up their arms again and go back to war. “But that is not what we want to happen that’s why we are here,” Malang said.

“The framework agreement is a cure, but in order for the medicine to be effective, we must first know the disease.”

Malang emphasized on respect to fellowmen as a key towards lasting peace despite religious and cultural orientations.

“The framework agreement between the government and the MILF can be compared to building a house,” Malang said.

With Atty. Malang, International Monitoring Team- Civilian Protection Component Head Amir Faisal Bin Ahmad and Datu Antonio Kinoc composed the panel of speakers.

Kinoc, a Blaan, is an MILF Alternate Panel Member. He explained the word Bangsamoro was coined from the Malaysian term “bangsa” which means nation and “Moro” which he said was generally named after the natives of Mindanao including the Blaans by the Spaniads.

At the open forum, Professors Daniel Delos Santos, Maulawi Calimba and Richard Pernia, with some students from MSU and Holy Trinity College asked questions from the resource speakers who also gave their own views on the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement.

“I am grateful to see the sincerity and honesty of the reactors and the students during the open forum. You see, we can talk like brothers,” Malang said.

MinHRAC said the consultation can be used as a feedback for the ongoing peacetalk between the Government and the MILF. They said they were in Cotabato City yesterday for an orientation among peace advocates and peace networks in the region.

Graduate School Dean Dr. Domingo Non formally closed the half- day activity thanking the speakers and the participants. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

The Office of Physical Education, Sports and Cultural Affairs (OPESCA) and the Physical Education Student Organization (PESO), conduct an outreach program at Datal Salvan Elementary School in San Jose, General Santos City Thursday, October 18, 2012.

The activity dubbed “Fitness for All” aims to develop and promote the culture of sports in the said area.

The group donated food, medicines and sports equipment to the school.

OPESCA Diector Prof. Leonardo Palmes, led faculty members in conducting games and sports and fitness activities to the parents and the students during the day.

Meanwhile, the University Infirmary conducted lectures on community health, personal hygiene and family planning to the community. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

The University, in collaboration with the Kalimudan Culture and Arts Center (KCAC) leads the celebration of the 1st Layag Festival with the theme “Layag Gensan 2012: Collaborative Arts Spaces” on September 24 to 26.

The festival which is a joint project of “Pagari: Brother's in Peace” which is a theatre production and Sambolayang, a visual arts presentation, aimed to depict the significant role of culture in the development of General Santos City.

Visual Arts exhibit and cultural presentations were showcased during the opening program at SM City- General Santos in September 24. Vice- Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mary Lynn S. Abiera welcomed the guests and participants.

The affair was attended by MSU- General Santos Chancellor Abdurrahman T. Canacan, Mayor Darlene Antonino- Custodio, and Chairman Nemesio Nemi Miranda of the National Committee of Visual Arts (NCVA).

Pagari's premier launching was done in the afternoon on the same day by the MSU Kabpapagariya Ensemble at the MSU-College of Education Training Department (MSU-CETD) covered court witnessed by groups of Moro leaders, priests, religious sectors, the military, students and teachers.

“Pagari: Brothers in Peace” is a theatrical production inspired by both the Maguindanao and T'durray epics. The project was funded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and implemented by MSU-General Santos by project coordinator Alma Celesthia Aguja,. Sambolayang is an innovative, community- based visual arts festival bringing together artists from Southern Mindanao – Davao City, Davao provinces, the provinces of Sarangani, South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, and General Santos City.

Sambolayang celebrates and promotes the diverse talents of Southern Mindanao contemporary visual artists in various genres.

Contingents from public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools from the city witnessed the show during the second and third day. Discussions were conducted by the organizers to the students before and after the show for a deeper understanding of the production. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

Ely Jun D. Pates (top left photo) tops the board examination for Agricultural Engineers (AE) August this year besting 529 other test takers.

Pates’ batchmate, Rowen F. Lacanaria, placed 5th the same examination. The two finished their course this April.

Engr. Pates was recipient of RD Foundation scholarship in General Santos City and enjoyed the grant under the Commission on Higher Education – Student Assistance Fund for Education (CHED-SAFE).

Meanwhile, Lester Ervin F. Legaspi bagged the 4th place in the September 2012 Mechanical Engineers (ME) board exam in September this year.

Engineer Legaspi was a consistent university scholar and graduated Cum Laude in April with Pates and Lacanaria.

MSU- GSC attained higher passing rate of 75% over the 47.74% national passing rate for Agricultural Engineers and 84.62% against the 69.86% national passing rate for Mechanical Engineers this year.

Also, the university got 64.79% passing rate for the July 2012 Agriculturists’ board exam (37.92 national passing rate), 75% for Electrical Engineers (53.24 the national passing rate) conducted on September 2012, and 55.81% against the 47.78% for October 2012 CPA board examination. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

Mindanao State University- General Santos partners with the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, Incorporated and Department of Education (DepEd) in a scholarship program for public high school teachers.

The BPI Post Graduate Scholarship Program provides scholarship grants to selected14 teachers from Region XII. The scholars pursue Master’s Degree in Teaching Reading, Science or Mathematics to improve their skills and qualities as mentors.

A Memorandum of Agreement was signed among the funder BPI Foundation Inc. duly represented by Executive Director Florendo G. Maranan, the DepEd represented by Secretary Bro. Armin A. Luistro and MSU- General Santos represented by Chancellor Atty. Abdurrahman T. Canacan.

While the DepEd aims to produce more teachers, MSU endeavors to provide trained human resources through the program. BPI Foundation Incorporated provides the scholars free tuition fees, book allowance, school supplies and stipend.

This collaboration hopes to pave the way for other future public-private entities team up in improving the quality of education in the country. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

Graduating Accountancy student Michael Jim Polancos leads Junior Philippines Institute of Accountants (JPIA) Accounting Quiz Mindanao Showdown (NAQDOWN) this year.The annual national quiz bowl was held on July 15 at the University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC) in Davao City.

The event was simultaneously conducted in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao in celebration of the accountancy week. Polancos beat his opponents from the different accountancy schools in Mindanao.

Professor Efren T. Awayan of the Accountancy Department coached Polancos.

The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants co- hosted the competition. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

Johnrex B. Galdo wins second place in an international extemporaneous speaking competition Friday, August 10.The event was the 13th International Youth Day celebration held at New Era University, Quezon City from August 9-12, 2012.

Galdo, a senior student of the College of Education represented Region Xll and competed against 11 other regional contestants in the country.

The International Youth Day Celebration was spearheaded by the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) through its Youth arm United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP).

The theme for this year is “Sustainability for All: A key in Achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)”.

The celebration aimed to mobilize the youth sector and youth leaders to champion peace, human rights and sustainable development as they continue taking action on current global and national issues and concerns towards the fulfillment of the MDGs by 2015 pursuant to the Department of Interior and Local Government Memo Circular No. 2012-133. (Source: MSUGensan.edu.ph)

Here is the video presentation of the recent MSU Intramurals 2012. Enjoy and share with others!

According to Proclamation No. 455, s. 2012 of the Office of the President, August 20 is a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). Here is the content of the proclamation:

Proclamation No. 455, s. 2012

With this, there will be no classes in all levels nationwide, and that includes MSU General Santos. This will going to be a long weekend for us!

Happy Eid'l Fitr to our Muslim brothers and sisters!


Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
(http://www.gov.ph/2012/08/13/proclamation-no-455-s-2012/)

Everyone is getting excited for this year's University Intramurals. Most of the colleges today are now preparing for the grandest event such as the Cheerdance Competition, Mass Demonstration, Musical and Dance Contests, Literary Events, and also the indoor and outdoor games, the athletics, and of course, the much-awaited Ms. MSU 2012.

MSU Got Talent Season 2 Preliminary Round on August 8! See you at the AVR, Y Building. For details, you may visit the following offices:

1. OSA (In front of Jeepney Terminal and University Library)
2. OPESCA (Beside University Gymnasium)
3. SSC (In front of Girls Dormitory Main)

As part of the social media initiative of the Supreme Student Council of Mindanao State University - General Santos, they created an Official Twitter Account (@MSUSSCGensan).

This social media initiative will open opportunities, gateways and linkage to all students who are very active on Twitter. The official Twitter Account of the council will be launched during the 1st General Assembly of the University on August 7, 2012 at 9:00 in the morning.

Don't forget to follow us on twitter! @MSUSSCGensan

(MALUNGON, Sarangani Province)- MSU- Malandag Extension Class receives a 4-classroom building Thursday, July 12 from the provincial government.

The building costs P1 million and was erected at the Malandag Central Elementary School (MCES).The new classroom building is made of painted concrete walls, wooden doors, jalousie windows and corrugated GI sheet roofing with ceiling.

Governor Migs Dominguez and MSU- General Santos Chancellor Abdurrahman T. Canacan led the ribbon cutting in the afternoon.

Malungon Mayor Reynaldo Constantino, Provincial Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit and Vice- Mayor Benjamin M. Guilley, Malandag Barangay Captain Delia Constantino, Program Director Professor Alicia P. Pulido and MCES Principal Fernan Cabanalan who represented DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Allan Farnazo also joined the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Present in the occasion are the faculty members of MSU General Santos, Malungon Malungon town officials and representatives from the Department of Education.­About 100 students from the indigenous Blaans will benefit mainly from the school building. Here, classes are held only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Officials said the new classrooms will also be used by the pupils of MCES during schooldays except Wednesdays.