Bidlisiw - CSSH Student Publication

17/06/2025

𝘼𝙇𝙃𝘼𝙈𝘿𝙐𝙇𝙄𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙃 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎!

BIDLISIW proudly congratulates Dr. Monaimah G. Manabilang on her second term as Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

May your leadership continue to inspire and uplift the CSSH community.

22/05/2025

𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊𝙎 | The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) executive committee held a public consultation of the proposed College Goals at the CSSH Lobby on May 21, 2025.

PEACE, the proposed college goals, primarily revolves around strengthening and advancing the academic, cultural, and extracurricular endeavors of the college.

Led by the Executive Committee, students, faculty, and other stakeholders of the college attended the said activity.

Words by Nazremah M. Asimpin

17/05/2025

𝘾𝙎𝙎𝙃 𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙎𝙐-𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙍𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍'𝙎 𝙍𝘼𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙃𝘼𝙉 𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘼𝙔 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙊 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏

Students of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) shone at the Ramadhan Essay Writing and Video Making Contest sponsored by the Scholarship Center of the Mindanao State University (MSU) and held at the Office of the President Conference Room on May 9, 2025.

Three students won the top three most-coveted places in the Essay Writing Category, namely:

Jade Lumacad (fourth year, AB Political Science) – Champion;
Nazremah Asimpin (second year, AB Philosophy) – First Runner-up; and
Stephen Bryce Yaun (fourth year, AB Political Science) – Second Runner-up.

Al-Hakim Darimbang, a 3rd year AB Political Science student, was also recognized as one of the top 7 finalists.

Meanwhile, in the Video Making Category, second year AB Political Science student Yeesha Calib won the First Runner-up.

In the same category, Russel Candia and Samiara Madale were among the top 7 finalists. They are second and first year students, respectively, in the AB Political Science program.

The contest was open to all MSU students from all programs and year levels.

17/04/2025

𝘾𝙎𝙎𝙃 𝙏𝙄𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙅𝘼𝘽𝘼𝙍 𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙐𝙃𝙊𝙈 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝙄𝙉 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙉 𝙋𝙄𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙂𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙊𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

April 12, 2025 — CSSH English major Jabar B. Maruhom earned 1st runner-up in the Chicken Pianggang Cooking Competition held at the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Pavilion.

With the help of Sittieralima C. Nasroding, his cooking assistant and co-major, Maruhom's Chicken Pianggang recipe secured 1st runner-up among the other competing individuals.

"I am deeply grateful to my cooking assistant, Sittieralima Nasroding, for helping me with the ingredient preparation, tasting, and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and efficiently throughout the event. Her unwavering support and presence made all the difference," Maruhom said.

The Chicken Pianggang Cooking Competition was organized by the HTM117 (MICE) class in coordination with Les’ Turista Society, in celebration of Filipino Food Month. The event was open to all interested individuals aged 18 and above.

Words by Nazremah Asimpin
Layout by Aslam Al-Sharief Faisal

07/04/2025

𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙊𝙋𝙃𝙔 𝘿𝙀𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙐𝘾𝙏𝙎 𝙄𝙏𝙎 8𝙏𝙃 𝙀𝙏𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙎 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙍

The Philosophy Department conducted its 8th Ethics for Nature Seminar today, April 7, 2025 at the International Convention Center.

This year's installment was themed "Ethical Imperatives in the Face of Environmental Responsibility: Our Collective Responsibility." Essentially, the seminar revolved around environment problems, the ways to address them, and a single action's ripple effect to our ecosystem.

The esteemed speakers included Technical Consultant Natalie Claire P. Sajulga of the Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Lake Lanao Watershed Project of the Mindanao State University (Marawi Campus) and Philosophy Department faculty Prof. Karla Carmille B. Litera and Ms. Cindy O. Buquis.

Ethics on Nature Seminar is a semestral activity that enlightens GEC 107 (Ethics) students about environmental issues and teaches them to confront these issues head-on using the philosophical approach.

Words and Photos by Nazremah M. Asimpin
Layout by Aslam Al-Sharief Faisal

07/04/2025

𝘽𝙀𝙔𝙊𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝘼𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙃𝘼𝙉

The holy month of Ramadhan, along with its blessed days and its worship-filled nights, has passed. It has been the talk of our pulpits, the glow of our minarets, the subject of our conversations and gatherings, and the life of our masjids. Even though it left mixed feelings of happiness and sadness, it also promised profound peace, renewal, and a deeper connection with Allah. May we all continue to be the bearers of light, instruments of growth, fountains of kindness, and reflections of goodness to everyone.

𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨

As we continue to experience the overflowing blessings of the holy month, may we pause and ask ourselves, what happens after Ramadhan? What becomes of us and what should we do after the month of mercy, forgiveness, repentance, diligence, perseverance, spiritual effort, divine pleasure, closeness, tears of love, hope, and humility in the presence of Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth? What teachings of the Qur'an can we religiously apply in our lives?

The answers to these questions have been revealed over the centuries through divine revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to those who sought guidance. If Allah granted you the tree of faith, it is your responsibility to remain steadfast beneath its shade, to hold firmly onto the path and to not stray from it. Steadfastness is the cure, as Allah says in the Qur'an: 'Indeed, those who say "Our Lord is Allah' and then remain steadfast..."} (Al-Fussilat: 30).

Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "They remained steadfast in action as they were in speech." Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) also said: "They did not behave like the sly foxes."

𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Steadfastness is the solution and the path. However, it is not achieved through wishful thinking; it requires specific conditions and causes, including:

𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝

We must recognize that it is Allah who enabled us to worship Him during Ramadhan, and it is He alone who can help us continue on the path. Steadfastness is not from our strength or ability nor from our youthful vigor, but purely a gift from Allah who grants His servants success in obedience and accepts their deeds. Acknowledging this is the beginning of steadfastness. On the other hand, someone who believes their worship is due to their own strength will be left to their own devices, and those whom Allah leaves to themselves will perish. This is why Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do not leave me (O Allah) to myself even for the blink of an eye." (Abu Dawood)

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚

Steadfastness is not attained by lying in bed or indulging in pleasures and desires. It comes through struggle, perseverance, and endurance. We must strive against our own desires, our ego, and the devil and persist in doing the commanded actions, increasing our acts of worship, and resisting the desires and prohibitions. Allah says: "And those who strive for Us—We will surely guide them to Our ways, and indeed, Allah is with the doers of good."} (Al-Ankabut: 69)

Imam Ahmad was asked: "When does a person find rest?" He replied, "When he places his foot in Paradise." Imam ash-Shaafi'i said: "A person of dignity should never find rest in this world, for he is in hardship until he meets Allah." Allah does not grant steadfastness or the taste of its rewards unless one perseveres in it, work for it, call others to it, and strive to reach it.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙤𝙪𝙨

This is one of the greatest aids to steadfastness and one of the most powerful reasons for remaining firm. Ja'far ibn Muhammad said: "Whenever I faced a moment of weakness, I would look at the face of Muhammad ibn Wasi' and be motivated to act for a week." It is easier to worship when surrounded by others who worship, and it is difficult to do so in isolation and heedlessness. As the proverb says: "The wolf preys on the stray sheep."

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚

One of the signs of the acceptance of worship is the continuation of worship after it. We must persist in worship and maintain our commitment to acts of devotion. Let the last act of reciting the Qur'an not be the completion of Ramadhan and the last night of worship not be the final night of the month. Even though Ramadhan has passed, fasting, prayer, recitation of the Qur'an, and acts of worship continue. Any act of worship offered to Allah every day of our lives and not only during Ramadhan is pleasing in His eyes. Brethren, let us worship Him till the end of our days.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥

Our religion teaches us that worship does not cease with the end of its seasons. As soon as one season ends, another begins. After the last night of Ramadhan, the signs of the Hajj season begin, and the month of Shawwal starts. The Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended fasting six days in Shawwal, saying: "Whoever fasts during the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal will be (rewarded) as if he had fasted the entire year." (Sahih Muslim)

Words by Alyzah Mamutuk
Layout by Aslam Al-Sharief Faisal

06/04/2025

𝘼𝘽𝙍𝙄𝙇: 𝙋𝘼𝙈𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙎𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝘽𝙐𝙒𝘼𝙉 𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙆𝘼𝙉

Ang 𝘽𝙄𝘿𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙒 ay nakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Buwan ng Panitikan ngayong Abril, 2025, na may temang “Sikad Panitikan: Kultura at Panitikan ng Kaunlaran.” Binibigyang-diin nito ang kahalagahan ng panitikan sa ating buhay. Ang panitikan ay hindi lamang isang anyo ng sining; ito ay salamin ng ating pagkatao at nagsisilbing daluyan ng ating mga kwento, damdamin, at kolektibong karanasan bilang isang lahi. Sa pagdiriwang na ito, naglalayong itaguyod ang mga kwentong nagpapayabong sa wika at diwa ng ating komunidad. Sa pamamagitan ng mga kwentong ito, napapalalim natin ang pang-unawa sa ating kultura at napapalakas ang ating pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Pilipino. Ang mga kwentong ito ay hindi lamang naglalarawan ng ating nakaraan kundi nagbibigay din ng inspirasyon para sa hinaharap.

Alinsunod sa Proklamasyon Blg. 968 na nilagdaan noong 2015, ang buwan ng Abril ay taunang ginugunita bilang Buwan ng Panitikan. Ang proklamasyong ito ay nagsisilbing paalala sa lahat ng mamamayan tungkol sa kahalagahan ng panitikan bilang pundasyon ng kaalaman, pagkakaisa, at pag-unlad. Sa pagdiriwang na ito, pinapahalagahan natin ang mga kwentong nagbibigay inspirasyon at nag-uugnay sa atin bilang isang bansa. Ang panitikan ay nagsisilbing tulay sa mas malalim na pag-unawa sa mga isyung panlipunan, pang-ekonomiya, at pampulitika. Ito rin ay nagbibigay-daan sa pagbasag ng mga makalumang pananaw at sa pagpapalawak ng kaisipan para sa mas makabago at progresibong lipunan. Sa pagdiriwang na ito, inaanyayahan ang lahat na makiisa at sama-samang pahalagahan ang ating panitikan at kultura, upang sama-sama tayong magsikad tungo sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan.

30/03/2025

𝙀𝙄𝘿 𝙈𝙐𝘽𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙆 🌙

26/03/2025

𝘾𝙎𝙎𝙃 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙌𝙐𝙍'𝘼𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

March 23, 2025 — Two CSSH tigers were hailed the crème de la crème of the University Qur'an Reading Competition held at the International Convention Center.

Shayra A. Macaombao, a third year BA English Language Studies student, was declared champion and bequeathed the Best in Tajweed award. Hisham L. Cader, a first year BA History student, also received a distinction as the First Runner-up in the men's category.

"The journey was far from easy, especially knowing that I was competing alongside fellow contenders who were all truly gifted in their recitation of the Qur’an. But Alhamdulillah, all praise is due to Allah. It was only through His guidance, mercy, and will that I was able to deliver with flying colors," said Ms. Macaombao, whose feat gave the Tigers a back-to-back record.

Meanwhile, Cader's triumph was first in the CSSH and Qur’an Experience's history.
"Alhamdulillah! It's an honor for me to be the first CSSH and History Department junior who has become the First Runner-up in the MSU Qur’an Experience History, and that inspires me to look forward to being the first CSSH Student to become the champion in the male category, Inshaa Allah. I would like to thank the CSSH and the History Department Family for their unwavering support."

The University Qur'an Reading Competition is an activity under Qur'an Experience, an annual Ramadhan activity initiated by the Volunteers of Marawi Team and originally funded by the Towards Peace Team which started first as an iftar program in 2016.

This annual program was revived two years ago in partnership with the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies and introduced a larger scale of activities — University Qur'an Reading Competition, Grand Iftar, and Panel Discussions — where participants come from outside the campus.

Today, the Qur'an Experience Team continues to grow, with various organizations joining the cause.

Words by Nazremah Asimpin
Layout by Aslam Al-Sharief Faisal

02/03/2025

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) tigers dazzled in black and gold as their elegance and ferocity roared in the CSSH Gala 2025, marking the grand culmination of CSSH’s 40th Anniversary. From soulful performances to the much-anticipated announcement of winners, the night was a testament to the bold, unified, and unstoppable spirit of CSSH.

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Words by Ahmad Faisal Bantuas Photos by Hamim Macalandap, Irish Coleen Gumba, Ahmad Faisal Bantuas The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) tigers dazzled in black and gold as their ele…

01/03/2025

𝘾𝙎𝙎𝙃 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀, 𝙎𝘾 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙍 𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙀𝙎

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), through its Research Office, in partnership with the CSSH Student Council, hosted a seminar exploring the evolving landscape of research on February 28, 2025, at the Science Lecture Hall, MSU-Main Campus.

Distinguished professors from CSSH led key discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration in research, the ethical implications of AI-assisted studies, research conceptualization, and the in-depth analysis and interpretation of data.

"Our significance as humans will only increase as AI power grows," said Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center (MCHC) and Office of Information, Press and Publication (OIPP) Director Dr. Sorhaila L. Yusoph, emphasizing the necessity of both creative and critical discernment in an era where AI can process massive datasets. She added, "... because what we have that AI does not have are critical thinking, a sense of empathy, and an understanding of transparency—what not to do and what to do—which will hold even greater value in the near future, if not today."

As discussions delved into research ethics, Dr. Hasmin M. Abdulhalim of the Library and Information Science Department highlighted policies, ethical scholarship, and the importance of responsible research practices in an increasingly digital landscape.

Meanwhile, Dr. Eugene F. Torres, Jr. of the English Department urged participants to approach research conceptualization with both personal and societal relevance, emphasizing the importance of defining research problems, frameworks, objectives, and methodologies. Dr. Godiva E. Rivera, an esteemed professor from the Philosophy Department, challenged students to critically engage with their research, beyond data, beyond AI tools, and beyond structured methods.

Words by Hania Domado
Photos by Nazremah Asimpin

28/02/2025

𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐊!🌙

The observance of fasting for the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1446H/2025 in the BARMM region will commence on Sunday, March 2, 2025.