“Pagyagawaan a di kapipis” — Culture is not merely inherited; it is lived. These powerful words from a Meranaw elder echoed through the halls of the Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center during OKIR 2025: Ongangen ko ingud a Ranaw, a two-day national conference held on July 4–5, 2025. With the theme “Life, Culture, and Environment of...Read More

Marawi City, Philippines – On July 7, 2025, the Mindanao State University (MSU) System proudly held its first flag-raising ceremony under the leadership of its 9th regular President, Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, at the Antonio Isidro Grounds, MSU Main Campus. The event marked a significant moment in the university’s history, bringing together the campus constituents...Read More

A momentous occasion unfolded at Mindanao State University (MSU) on July 4th, 2025. The International Convention Center hosted the turnover ceremony for Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA, as the 9th regular MSU System president. The ceremony was more than a simple transfer of power; it marked a pivotal turning point for MSU, a new chapter...Read More

By: Johara D. Alangca-Azis | OVCAA Special Assistant The recent evaluation conducted at the Mindanao State University-Main Campus by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region 9 and the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) has successfully concluded, exhibiting a significant milestone in our university’s ongoing pursuit of institutional excellence through higher education. This evaluative activity,...Read More

Today, July 2, 2025, Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA, was sworn in as president of the Mindanao State University (MSU) System, taking his oath before Hon. Lucas Bersamin, Executive Secretary of the Philippines, following an oath-taking with Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, CHED Chairperson, on July 1. In a ceremony defined by solemn simplicity, Atty. Tago’s...Read More

Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus commenced its Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) evaluation today, July 1, 2025, at the OP Conference Room. The event marked the start of a comprehensive evaluation by the Regional Quality Assessment Team from CHED Region IX, led by CHED Supervisor Engr. Janeny B. Domingsil. The team also included Dr. Oliver...Read More

By: OIPP June 27, 2025 — The Office of the President, Malacañang, has officially appointed MP Atty. Paisalin Pangandaman Tago as the new President of Mindanao State University, replacing late Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno. The appointment, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, is for a term of six years. Source: The transmittal letter, dated June...Read More

By: OIPP Iligan City, Philippines – June 27, 2025 – The Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) held its 55th Commencement Exercises today at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium in Iligan City. The ceremony was graced by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) President of the Mindanao State University System, who conferred degrees to the graduating class,...Read More

In a proactive move to enhance campus infrastructure and facilities, OIC President Dr. Paca, dubbed “The Action Man” by his administrative officials, conducted a thorough ocular inspection of the campus since day one of his succession. Yesterday, he had the opportunity to visit the International Convention Center, Campus Radio, and the Hostel to evaluate and...Read More

Prof. Sorhaila L. Latip-Yusoph Marawi City, June 17, 2025 – Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus is currently welcoming CHED UniFAST representatives for an “On-Site Liquidation Monitoring Visit,” which begins today. This three-day program, running from June 17 to June 19, 2025, aims to oversee and evaluate the financial liquidation processes under the UniFAST (Unified...Read More