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19/09/2025

19/09/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: SSG, 35 orgs release solidarity statement against corruption

In line with the ongoing issue of corruption in the country, the Supreme Student Government (SSG), together with 35 student organizations, released a joint statement emphasizing their stand against the issue, announced on Thursday, September 18.

SSG made a joint statement with several student organizations of Mindanao State University (MSU), ranging from college councils to departments societies.

Several student organizations of Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi expressed their sentiments on the recent issue. Some released statements of their own.

"Kami, mga kabataang MSUans, ay matatag na naninindigan kasama ang sambayanang Pilipino sa pagtutol laban sa malawakang korapsyon sa Flood Control Projects at iba pang sektor na patuloy na sumisira sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan," SSG said.

The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP) is also in support of the statement and expressed solidarity in the fight against corruption, as stated in a Facebook comment on the post.

Source: Supreme Student Government page

17/09/2025

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16/09/2025

Mindanao State University Marawi campus has once again proven its academic excellence after recording a 100% passing rate in the September 2025 Social Worker Licensure Exam (SWLE), surpassing the national passing rate of 76.02%.

FIRST TIME: 79/79= 100%
REPEATERS: 3/3= 100%
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: 82/82= 100%

Adding to the milestone, MSU-Marawi ranked as the Top 1 Performing School nationwide. And two of its examinees also made it to the Top 10 Passers namely Johana Gasanara Bayabao, who bagged the Top, and Abdulrahman Dibansa Madid, who ranked Top 9.

In September 2024 SWLE, MSU Marawi got a 96.39% passing rate.

Congratulations to our new social workers and to MSU Marawi for this outstanding feat of excellence and service.

15/09/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: SSG joins Sept 21 EDSA march

Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi Supreme Student Government (SSG) among the list of organizations to join the Trillion Peso March Against Corruption, reported by a national news outlet on Monday, September 15.

The march is scheduled on September 21 at the EDSA People Power Monument.

With the ongoing issues on flood control projects and misuse of funds, a march is set to happen to be led by various organizations, on one of the most historical dates in Philippine history.

On September 21 1972, the Martial Law was declared that led eventually to the People Power Revolution.

"Kasama ang SSG ng taumbayan laban sa corruption. Hindi man tayo makakasali sa protest, pero may mga Plano pa rin tayo sa [September] 21," Prime Minister Asmana Umpat stated in a Facebook post.

SSG will join the anticipated event against corruption despite not being able to join the protest.

Source: ABS-CBN News page

14/09/2025

OSR slams MSU’s missing infrastructure funds

MARAWI CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Student Regent (OSR) has demanded urgent action on the issue of missing and misused infrastructure funds in the Mindanao State University (MSU) system, in a Facebook post released on Friday, September 12, 2025.

With corruption controversies making headlines nationwide such as the billions poured into flood control projects that remain questionable, the OSR revealed that the MSU System particularly the MSU Main Campus in Marawi City is not exempt from these issues.

According to the OSR, several infrastructure projects across the MSU campuses have either been left unfinished, is substandard, or barely started at all despite confirmed budget releases through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This explains that millions of pesos collected from Filipino taxpayers money were not used as intended.

The OSR raised this matter during the 272nd BOR Finance Committee Meeting where it strongly demanded for transparency and accountability from concerned agencies.

“This is not just inefficiency, this is a gross betrayal of public trust. Students continue to study in overcrowded classrooms, crumbling buildings, and unsafe facilities while funds meant for their welfare remain idle or mismanaged,” the OSR said.

Meanwhile, the MSU administration under the leadership of its 9th President has committed to align its response with the 9th Point Agenda which prioritizes the improvement of campus infrastructure. The administration is now studying all possible legal and administrative measures to recover the funds and ensure that every peso will go to building safe and quality learning spaces.

The OSR also pointed out that this issue is not unique to MSU. Other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) including the University of the Philippines have also raised red flags over substandard DPWH projects, showing a systemic problem in public infrastructure spending.

“This is not just about buildings. It’s about the dignity and safety of every MSUan. Every unfinished infrastructure is a symbol of broken promises and we will not allow this to continue,” the OSR stated.

The Student Regent called on every scholars of the MSU system to remain vigilant and proactive by documenting and reporting cases of unfinished or defective campus buildings in their area.

Story by Kristianne Nicole Nacorda/Mindanao Varsitarian

13/09/2025

Several colleges report theft incidents; PKF urges vigilance

MARAWI CITY, Philippines – Recent theft incidents have been observed from several colleges, including the College of Health Sciences (CHS), College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), and College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (CSPEAR) reported last Tuesday, September 9 and on Thursday, September 11.

A total of 3 cases of theft have been recorded on the first week of September from the mentioned colleges, stated by the Supreme Student Government (SSG) and the Chief Ministers from CHTM and CSPEAR.

SSG notified the student body on the theft incident from the CHS building on September 9. Chief Ministers from CHTM and CSPEAR have been reporting cases of theft that happened on the first week of September.

According to SSG, the incident happened around 2 P.M. at the building's second floor. The student government posted a photo of the woman captured by the CHS building's CCTV camera.

"For past few weeks several acts have been committed inside our campus," SSG said in a Facebook post.

CHTM Chief Minister Abdul Majid Ibrahim Noor II stated two separate cases of theft from CHTM students.

"The first one happened during the university foundation day celebration po. The 2nd one was on September 4 po, three days after the first incident po," Noor said in an interview with Mindanao Varsitarian.

A CHTM freshman's phone was stolen during the foundation celebration. Days later, a handbag from a CHTM student went missing and assumed to be taken during PE class.

CSPEAR Chief Minister La Neiah Alexandra Macalam also reported the same theft incident mentioned by Chief Minister Noor on September 4.

Macalam stated how two bags from two students were taken during PE class near the bleachers and mentioned Alleah Grace Pablan Garlit as one of the victims.

Alleah, a CHTM student, reported important belongings stolen, including a phone (Honor x8a), a wallet containing P4,000, and valid ID's. A backpack of Alleah's PE classmate was also stolen on the same place, below the bleachers.

The Department of Security Services provided information on the progress of investigation on the recent CHS theft incident.

"Yung mga intel natin wala pa silang makuan [update] pero pinag-uusapan nila kung anong mas magandang gawin, mga action taken to be," Department of Security Services Guard Khadafhy K. Madid stated in an interview.

Madid further explained how necessary actions in cases such as the theft incident in CHS are being planned by the department's higher ups, considering the idea of making posters of the culprit taken from the CCTV camera of CHS, discussing its advantages and disadvantages.

The said office confirmed that majority of the cases reported on campus are theft related.

"Ang advice lang namin sa mga student[s], i-picture niyo yung mga kahinahinalang mga action. Dapat mag report kayo dito [Department of Security Services]," Madid added.

The official urge students to report anything suspicious to the Department of Security Services, located near Masjid Fil Khayr. The office is open everyday with officials ready to respond to incidents.

Story by Steven Ner Franz Estobo/Mindanao Varsitarian

13/09/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: UDRRMO reports fire incident along 4th, 5th street

A fire broke out along the junction road of 4th and 5th street around 8:00 P.M. of September 12, University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO) reported on Saturday, September 13.

UDRRMO's Rapid Rescue Team, along with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Marawi, BFP Province, and PDRRMO Fire Brigade, responded to the fire incident on a second-floor commercial store. The team made sure to secure the area.

According to the said office, the fire washdown happened at 8:18 P.M.

Source: University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office page

10/09/2025

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08/09/2025

Usap-usapan ang ghost projects—mayroon kaya sa campus? Kung ang feelings nga minumulto, projects pa kaya?

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08/09/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Office of Admissions releases list of gainers

Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi Office of Admissions released a list of academic gainers for the first semester, academic year 2025-2026, announced on Monday, September 8.

Scholars must visit the said office located at the Administration building on September 8 to 12, 2025 to check if their names are in the list.

Confirmation of the scholarship will start this day up until September 12. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of the slot.

The Office of Admissions also stated that only scholars that are currently enrolled and those who are not receiving scholarships from the government are eligible for the scholarship.

Source: Mindanao State University - Marawi Campus Office of Admissions page

07/09/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: SSG releases updated Laptop requirements

In consideration of the concerns raised by students, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) released an updated version of the requirements on acquiring laptops after conducting a meeting, posted on Sunday, September 7.

The first version of the requirements is meant to address limited availability of laptops to be given.

Aspiring applicants must submit the following four requirements to their respective college councils for assessment:

1. Letter of Intent
• Addressed to:
Hon. Abdul Asmana C. Umpat
Prime Minister, MSUM-SSG
• Thru: Name of Chief Minister
SC Name
2. Any valid identification card (preferably MSU ID)
3. Certificate of Registration
4. Affidavit of Low Income (Annual income disclosure is encouraged)

SSG stated the exemption of the College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS) and the College of Engineering (COE) in the process as these colleges have an arrangement with ICTC.

All documents must be placed in a white folder. Qualified applicants shall be endorsed by their respective councils to the SSG.

Quota for distribution shall be finalized on Monday.

Source: Supreme Student Government page