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Agong, Iligan City (2025)

21/10/2025

𝐀 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐂𝐇𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓

The MSU-IIT gym was buzzing with activity on October 15, 2025, when the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Executive Council launched its first medical drive in the MSU-IIT Faculty Union—a free health check-up for the university's staff and faculty.

What made the event stand out was the collaboration between professionals and youth. MSU-IIT doctor-alumni returned to their alma mater to provide medical consultations, while CHS students were engaged as volunteers—assisting patients, setting up materials, and learning from the professionals whom they aspire to become.

"It's such an important feeling to be here," one student volunteer said. "We learn and serve simultaneously, and that's something you can't always get in a classroom."

Staff were not only offered check-ups but also free medication, courtesy of the council's overall effort and partnerships. For some, it was a small but sincere token that showed them the human aspect behind the health sciences field.

This was the first official project of the newly formed CHS Executive Council, and it set the tone for an era of volunteerism and service. Students' participation was entirely voluntary, as none were asked to participate.

"This is what leadership in CHS is all about," one of the council members said. "We serve not because we have to, but because it's a part of who we are."
Inspired by the success of their first event, the CHS Executive Council shares that they are planning to conduct more medical drives and outreach programs in the next few weeks and months, extending their mission of care off-campus and into the community.

By evening, the once-thriving gym was quiet, left with weary smiles and a new sense of purpose. To the CHS Executive Council, it was not an event, but a testament to the fact that healing starts with service, and that each small act of care, however humble, maintains the beat of the community.

Written by Lucian Khylle Unabia
Captured by Katriel Ziv Lasmarias
Graphics by Marian Jal Verdida

21/10/2025

𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐃𝐒

Isinagawa sa MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School (IDS) nitong Martes ng umaga ang isang biglaang earthquake drill bilang bahagi ng paghahanda sa mga posibleng sakuna, lalo na sa gitna ng sunod-sunod na pagyanig o lindol sa bansa.

Nagsimula ang drill bandang 7:45 ng umaga nang tumunog ang unang alarma na nagsilbing hudyat para sa lahat na isagawa ang “Duck, Cover, and Hold.” Nanatili sa ilalim ng kanilang mga upuan ang mga mag-aaral hanggang sa marinig ang ikalawang alarma, na senyales na ligtas nang lumabas ng silid-aralan.

Pinangunahan ng mga g**o ang maayos na paglikas ng mga mag-aaral patungo sa field ng paaralan, habang sinig**o naman ng Student Emergency Resilience Division (SERD) ang tamang proseso at maayos na daloy ng earthquake drill.

Layunin ng aktibidad na masuri ang kahandaan ng mga mag-aaral at g**o sakaling maranasan ang tunay na lindol. Matapos ang drill, maayos na nakabalik sa kanilang mga silid-aralan ang mga mag-aaral sa pangunguna ng kanilang mga g**o.

Ang naturang pagsasanay ay bahagi ng patuloy na programa ng paaralan upang mapalakas ang kamalayan sa kaligtasan at kahandaan ng buong komunidad sa panahon ng sakuna.

Isinulat ni Aiman C. Carim
Kuha ni Sittie Fatmah Bucay

20/10/2025

𝟑𝟕 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐄

Becoming a cadet in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is not an easy path, for it requires both courage and discipline even to take the first step. Despite this, 37 students from the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology Integrated Developmental School (MSU-IIT IDS) shone through in the prestigious academy’s entrance examination held last August 9–10, proving that their determination and dedication outweigh the uncertainties of the journey.

This number is not just a record but a reflection of the school’s firm commitment to shaping holistic and service-oriented individuals. Every name on the list is a testament to each student's hard work, perseverance, and resilience, all poured into one determining test—the Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE).

As these students take the next step of the journey toward cadetship, their continuous efforts and commitment serve as a living inspiration for other young and aspiring PMA cadets.

Beyond honor and pride, this achievement carries with it the hope for change and a vision for building a better future for this nation.

To the 37 individuals who paved their way through the long list of determined applicants, may the spark and passion within you serve as the compass and light that guides you through every hurdle that comes along your way.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙨! 💚

Written by Mohanie O. Mulok
Graphics by Marian Jal Verdida

18/10/2025

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴

Kilalanin ang bumubuo sa 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠 𝗻𝗴 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 ng 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 para sa akademikong taong 2025–2026.

Sila ang mga piling mag-aaral na magsisilbing tinig ng ating paaralan—tagapagdala ng katotohanan, malikhaing kaisipan, at matapat na paglilingkod sa pamamahayag.

Isang mainit na pagbati at pagbuhos ng suporta sa ating mga bagong mamamahayag. Mabuhay, mga tagapaghatid ng balita! 📰

| Likha nina Hanniel Cañete, Allison Gabutan, at Elle Reese Montero
| Isinulat ni Zanel Eve Tagalogon

17/10/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫

The Agong, the official english student publication of MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School, is proud to present its Editorial Board for the Academic Year 2025-2026.

These are the people behind the articles that share the latest headlines, with words that aim to evoke awareness. These campus journalists not only bring real stories, but also engage in discussions that seek nothing but truth and reflection.

The Agong continues to embrace student creativity and the power of the written word.

Graphics by Rihanna Lalanto and Hara Bado

04/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Months of anticipation, preparation, and seemingly endless hours of revision have finally led us to this day—the long-awaited MSU-SASE.

Despite your hectic and jam-packed schedules, you still managed to persevere, and that alone is something to be proud of.

As you enter the examination sites, know that you carry not just sharpened minds and courageous hearts, but also the prayers, support, and spirit of everyone cheering you on.

No matter how daunting it may seem, it is all part of the greater journey—so believe in yourself and have faith in God’s plan for you.

Best of luck, SASE takers! May the odds be ever in your favor. 🍀🩷

Caption by Mohanie Mulok
Graphics by Hara Alexandria Bado

04/10/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐃𝐒, 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳

Nakamit ni 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐳𝐲𝐥 𝐀. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, mag-aaral ng MSU-IIT Integrated Developmental School (IDS), ang ika-7 puwesto sa 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐏𝐂𝐂 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 na isinagawa ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) noong Oktubre 3, 2025.

Dala ang temang “Bida ang Konsyumer sa Bagong Pilipinas”, layunin ng patimpalak na paigtingin ang kaalaman ng kabataan tungkol sa karapatan at responsibilidad ng mga mamimili.

Kasama ni Padillo sa kompetisyon ang kanyang mga coach na sina Gng. Irene Jessa A. Dumaplin-Paulin at Asst. Prof. Evedanie Beldad. Ang resulta ay nagpakita ng kahusayan at dedikasyon ng mga mag-aaral ng IDS sa larangan ng akademya at kompetisyon.

Isinulat at Likha ni Trisha Ellaine Acaylar
Kuha ni Gng. Irene Jessa A. Dumaplin-Paulin

02/10/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐃𝐢𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧, 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧—Muling ipinagdiwang ng MSU-IIT CED-IDS Hinaplanon Campus ang pagbubukas ng kanilang aklatan nitong Oktubre 2, 2025, matapos ang masusing renobasyon upang higit na mapaganda ang serbisyo at mga kagamitan para sa mga mag-aaral.

Sa kanyang talumpati, binigyang-diin ni Chancellor Alizedney Ditucalan ang kahalagahan ng mga espasyong pang-akademiko. “Learning spaces like this are essential for students’ growth,” aniya, at idinagdag na ang mga pasilidad na gaya nito ang nagsilbing inspirasyon sa pagpapaayos ng aklatan.

Aniya, hindi matatawag na isang Academic Excellent Institution ang isang paaralan kung kulang ito sa angkop na silid at kagamitan para sa mga estudyante. “I hope this new facility would improve their learning experience, and I do hope that they would take care of this facility,” dagdag pa niya.

Kaalinsabay nito, idinaos rin ang pormal na pagbubukas ng MSU-IIT Main Library at MSU-IIT CASS Library sa parehong araw

Sulat at Likha ni Christer Joel Patricio
Kuha ni Sittie Fatmah Bucay

30/09/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗞𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗡 📢

Ikaw ba ay isang makata, manunulat, o malikhaing tagaisip? 💭Ito na ang pagkakataon upang maibahagi ang iyong talento!

Tumatanggap ang 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴, opisyal na pahayagang pampaaralan, ng mga orihinal na akdang pampanitikan tulad ng:
🔎 Maikling Kuwento
🔎 Malikhaing Di-Kathang-Isip
🔎 Personal na Sanaysay

Maaari mong isumite ang iyong akda gamit ang tunay na pangalan, pen name, o manatiling anonymous.

📄 Format: Word o PDF Document
🪶 Isumite sa link na ito:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DspdX9r5MuY8LDm5Ux6FcbcFHUvZ9SLt?usp=sharing

Ang iyong obra ay may pagkakataong mapabilang sa unang isyu ng ating pahayagang pampaaralan.
Ibahagi ang iyong malikhaing tinig at maging mahalagang bahagi ng kasaysayan ng ating publikasyon!

🖋️ Zanel Eve Tagalogon
🎨 Hanniel Cañete

29/09/2025

𝐃𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The day begins with the steady boom of drums rolling across Iligan’s streets, their rhythm bouncing off the walls of shops and homes. Vendors establish stalls with the aroma of broiled corn and local snacks permeating the atmosphere. Children, faces painted with streaks of bright color, weave through the crowd while dancers in ornate costumes rehearse one last time before stepping into the parade. Above them, banners bearing colors red, and yellow wave freely, declaring the obvious that each Iliganon already knows—that Diyandi is here.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 "𝑫𝒊𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊"

The meaning of Diyandi has long been searched for. Some studies say that Diyandi is "to celebrate”, others that it is a “pact”. But here in Iligan, its essence speaks louder than the word itself. It speaks of thanks, remembrance, and togetherness. Speaking Diyandi is acknowledging the joys and struggles that builds the city. It is a promise that for better or for worse, Iliganons will continue to gather together, dance, pray, and live in unity.

𝑨 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆

Diyandi, as it is celebrated today, is a celebration spearheaded by the local government and the people of Iligan. It is a festival meant to celebrate the culture of the city, its passion for St. Michael the Archangel, and the hospitality of its people. But even as a civic and tourism-promoting affair, Diyandi remains not estranged from heritage. It carries the shade of Iligan's past, the Higaonon values to be exact—Iligan's very first settlers who are recalled for their respect for nature, the kinship and bonds, and the harmony practice. While Diyandi itself is not a Higaonon ceremony, it is a testament to the fact that Iligan's identity is in its many beginnings, all woven together into one celebration.

𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅

The center of the fiesta is still St. Michael the Archangel, the patron of Iligan. The devotion of the archangel is then blended with the indigenous character of the celebration to create the rich fabric of religion and culture. This is seen in the rituals that are an offering of thanksgiving to both divine providence and to ancestral memory. This is where the past and the present meet hands, where religion is not divided but balanced.

𝑨 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆

In a world too frequently divided by difference, the Diyandi Festival stands apart. Iligan rejoices in oneness. Lumad, Christian, Muslim, visitor, or resident—people of every stripe come together shoulder to shoulder along the same thronged streets, applauding to the same beat, laughing at the same performances. This is the city's quiet affirmation: peace is not only desired; it is lived, practiced, and celebrated.

𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍

Past the last drumbeat and the last lights, Diyandi remains. It lies in the children's laughter as they watch the parades, in the silent prayers inside the cathedral, and in the recollections of the elders who recall that the city has always been remembered—not just with spectacle, but with heart.

To Iliganons, Diyandi is not confined to a day or a month. It is a living legend they carry with them throughout the year: a legend of belief, heritage, and peace that lasts even amidst change.

And so, when Iligan celebrates Diyandi, it does not merely put on a festival. It tells the world, once more, that here is a city that remembers its roots, honors its faith, and chooses to live in harmony.

Written by Lucian Khylle Unabia
Graphics by Kristin Nicole Besin and Shalbiyyah Amerol

29/09/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥

Ang taunang kapistahan sa Lungsod ng Iligan ay muling nagbigay ng makulay na larawan ng ating mayamang kultura, matibay na pananampalataya, at pagkakaisa bilang isang komunidad. Sa pamamagitan ng mga parada, musika, masasarap na pagkain, at taimtim na pananalangin kay Sr. San Miguel, higit na nabibigyang-halaga ang ating pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Iliganon.

Higit pa sa kasayahan, ang pagdiriwang na ito ay nagsisilbing paalala ng ating pananampalataya at pasasalamat. Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang kapistahan upang lalo pang pagtibayin ang pagkakaisa, pagmamahalan, at pag-asa para sa mas masaganang kinabukasan ng bawat mamamayan.

𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐒𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥! 𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧! 🎊

Isinulat ni Trisha Ellaine Acaylar
Likha ni Elle Reese Montero

25/09/2025

𝟒 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫

The stage was set. All around, a crowd of supportive students, faculty, and family filled the steps of the Anahaw Amphitheater. Their voices were loud and deafening as they held their banners high and screamed at the top of their lungs.

In a small corner, hidden from the colorful chaos, the next performers took deep breaths. "Time flies too fast," they thought. It still felt like yesterday that they started their first training session. And now, they were mere moments away from reaping the fruits of their labor.

They fixed their red scarves and muttered their last words of prayer and motivation as the group before them had just exited the platform. With each passing second, the tension continued to rise. Time was ticking, and all they had was four minutes.

The host offered words of congratulations. The attendants rushed in to fix the crooked floor mats. The drums started rolling. Upon entering the battlefield of dance, they heard nothing but the rush of blood in their ears and the rapid beating of their hearts. Keeping a straight face, they adjusted to their positions.

But as the music started to flow, so did any remaining anxiety. With the roaring cheers of their fellow students, they were fueled with excitement.

With every move, they shone as one.

Danztrack is a city-wide interschool dance competition held every year in Iligan City as part of the Diyandi Festival celebration. For this year, it was held on September 21st. It invites both students and faculty to showcase their talents in dancing, with the entire event divided into four categories: the elementary division, teachers division, college division, and the high school division that includes both junior and senior years.

For the passionate members of the IDS Dance Club, it was not just a simple competition.

"It was very tiring," said their captain, Pia Dominique D. Balanay. "Not just physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and financially. Since we weren't funded, we had to shoulder the costs of our costumes. It also wasn’t easy to balance the training and our academics. Our practice sessions would always start after school up until nighttime, so we would have to make up for our academic requirements even at a later time, causing us to lose a lot of sleep."

But why would they go to such great lengths just to dance for four minutes?

For Pia and the team, Danztrack was a means to pour out their dedication to their love for dance, an opportunity to both grow individually and as a team, as well as a chance to represent and bring pride to their team and school. Those four minutes on stage were not just a simple performance; they were a display of their commitment and passion for the art.

As they entered the stage, not even the scorching heat of the sun nor the daunting gaze of the judges could hold them back. Landing a place on the podium as fourth runner-up was merely an addition to what they came for that day. With the endless love and support from their coaches, Ma’am Ella Joan Mendoza-Cuizon, “Kuya Ian,” “Kuya Earl,” and “Kuya JM,” they came here bringing not just their moves but the will to give their all and leave all those watching with a performance that will last in their hearts forever.

Written by Marian Jal Verdida
Captured by Chaughn Josef Bernaldez

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