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25/09/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟑𝐫𝐝: 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In commemoration of the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law, student leaders from Mindanao State University conducted a peace rally that aims not just to remind the community of the struggles of the past, but also to emphasize that power should not be abused by those who possess it.

As we shed light on the dark history of the past through protests and rallies, we ask ourselves—why is Martial Law commemorated despite its history? And how is it connected to the struggles of the present?

By
Janisah Hadji Ali, 3rd Year BA Journalism
Ayesha Tale, 3rd Year BA Journalism
Wissam Datumulok, 4th Year BS Development Communication
Mohammad Walid Gumal, 3rd Year BS Development Communication
Shakir Macapaar, 1st Year BS Development Communication

22/09/2025

𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐩: 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬

By Reem B. Pandapatan, 4th Year BA Journalism

We gathered with one clear purpose: to stand against corruption and to remember the lives destroyed during Martial Law, now 53 years past but never forgotten. We came unarmed, with nothing but our placards, our voices, and our conviction.

And yet, what greeted us? Policemen armed with shields.

It is worth asking: to protect them from what? From whom? This was not a riot. Our gathering was not an act of violence. It was a peace rally, organized by students who wanted nothing but to express dissent, to remind society that corruption continues to steal futures, and to honor the voices silenced by dictatorship.

But instead of being allowed to protest freely, we were threatened. Some officers even warned that we would be blacklisted if we continued. Blacklisted for exercising our constitutional right to assembly and free speech. Blacklisted for simply caring about our country.

When asked about their presence, police claimed that it was part of crowd dispersal management (CDM). They claimed it was a precaution, in case misunderstandings or agitators disrupted the rally. “Your intention might be good,” one officer admitted, “but if someone joins and agitates the crowd, that’s where trouble begins.” The shields, they claimed, were not to stop the rally, but to keep order. They even noted that compared to Manila’s “aggressive” handling of protests, Lanao’s approach was more restrained.

On paper, that sounds reasonable. But in reality, the optics tell another story. A peace rally faced by heavy, tight rows of shields does not look like protection; it looks like suppression. It does not create safety; it creates fear. It plants the idea that violence is expected, even when no one among us carries any intent of violence.

As one student from the College of Engineering said, “Peace rally ito, pero parang gusto nilang gawing gulo.” The very presence of CDM gear, though claimed to be precautionary, only served to intimidate those who came in good faith.

This is the dangerous irony. We commemorated Martial Law to remind people of its abuses, yet here we were, confronted by uniformed men carrying shields as if we were the threat. But the real threat is not students holding placards. The real threat is the silence that corruption breeds, and the forgetting that dictatorship demands.

What message does this send to the youth? That peaceful action is treated like a crime? Does remembering Martial Law’s horrors make us suspects instead of citizens? That raising our voices against corruption automatically make us “enemies of order”?

We, the youth, refuse to be silent. We refuse to blink.

Because if there is anything Martial Law’s 53rd anniversary has reminded us, it is this: repression begins the moment peace is met with shields. And history teaches us one thing—when a government fears the voices of its youth more than the corruption in its ranks, it is not peace they are protecting, but power.

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Photo by
Fahima Cherrylou Ala, 4th Year BS Development Communication

22/09/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 @𝟓𝟑: Muling alalahanin ang madilim na kasaysayan ng Pilipinas. Ingatan ang kalaayan at demokrasya.

17/09/2025

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐒𝐔

Living on campus for nearly two years, worried eyes and heavy footsteps have already become familiar to Esnaira Domadalug, a second-year student from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, who sacrifices daily to navigate the dark streets of Mindanao State University (MSU)-Main Campus with only her flashlight and a few lamps on the streets.

With some areas in MSU still without streetlights, safety concerns about the risks of nighttime travel are faced by many students like Domadalug. Among these concerns are attracting individuals with harmful intentions and the heightened risk of dangerous incidents.

For Lyna Jean Abdullah, a third-year student from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, going home late gives her constant worry due to the lack of streetlights on campus.

“𝘕𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘣,” said Abdullah.

Meanwhile, graduating student Johairah Monib from the College of Education shared her uneasiness whenever she passes through the university's covered walks, pointing out how poor visibility increases the risk of accidents.

“𝘉𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯, 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘳- 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥,” she explained.

She also added her constant alert to every sound—rustling leaves, blowing wind, or footsteps behind her—due to the darkness.

Despite wanting to prioritize safety, going out at night remains inevitable for many students. “𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘴, 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘮,” said Domadalug.

In light of these student concerns, Chief Commissioner Fahima Cherrylou Ala of the Commission on Students’ Rights and Welfare (CSRAW) explained that the CSRAW disseminated an online survey among all MSUans called "How safe is MSU nga ba?" to map specific areas with security concerns, including dimly lit streets that lack streetlights.

“𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘚𝘎 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘚𝘜𝘢𝘯𝘴,” said Ala.

She also encouraged students to participate in the survey, as it helps ensure that the voices of the students are heard and not neglected. #

by
Jalainie H. Jalil, 4th Year BS Development Communication
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Photo by
Eman Pangcatan, 4th Year BA Journalism

16/09/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲.

Association of Registered Campus Student Organizations (ARCSO), under the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), recently hosted its General Assembly, gathering newly registered and renewed student organizations at the Mindanao State University - Main Campus. Held on September 14 at the Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center, the event aimed to formally introduce ARCSO and its functions.

Themed, “One Voice, One Vision, United to Lead the Wave of Change,” the program underscores the importance of unity and collaboration among student organizations within the university. According to ARCSO Vice President for Internal Affairs Norjannah B. Lanto, the main objective of the general assembly was to provide an overview of the organization, its goals, and its mission.

The event sought to strengthen partnerships across organizations, foster leadership excellence, and renew the collective vision of service within the MSU community.

Nor-Fatima A. Ibrahim, Chairperson of ARCSO’s Committee of Campaigns and Membership, and in charge of this year’s ARCSO renewal and registration, explained why there is a need for registration and renewal of student organizations. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘙𝘊𝘚𝘖 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢-𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴,” she said.

She further discussed the history of ARCSO, its goals and mission of uniting all student organizations without division, as well as the qualifications for renewal and registration. Ibrahim also detailed the benefits and opportunities that student organizations would receive under the ARCSO flagship.

For participants, these discussions struck a meaningful chord.

Princess N. Arumpac of the Diamond Initiatives Organization shared her key takeaway, “𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘪-𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘚𝘜. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥.”

ARCSO recently announced on their official page that 81 student organizations successfully completed the two-month registration and renewal process. These organizations were classified into six categories: Academic, Semi-Academic, Socio-Civic, Fraternities/Sororities, and Sports and Recreation.

For many, the benefits of registration were a driving factor. Vincent Camar of the League of Engineering Adjudicators and Debaters explained, “𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺,” said Vincent.

As the umbrella body of all registered student organizations in MSU, ARCSO underscored the importance of proper registration through this assembly. More than compliance, the event reaffirmed ARCSO's goal of fostering unity among all student organizations. #

by
Jazheel C. Sarino, 3rd Yr BA Journalism
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Photos by
Janisah Hadji Ali, 3rd Yr BA Journalism

08/09/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝟒: 𝐈𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧

To officially start the founding anniversary celebration of the Dakilang Pamantasang Mindanao, the university and its constituents participated in an opening parade. With the theme highlighting inclusivity, we asked our fellow MSUans just how "inclusive is MSU"?

by
Janisah H. Ali - 3rd year, BA Journalism
Ayesha Tale - 3rd year, BA Journalism
Mohammad Walid Gumal - 3rd year, BS DevCom
Shakir Macapaar - 1st year, BS DevCom
Jalil Ontongan - 1st year DevCom

07/09/2025

‘𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐱 𝐊𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠’: 𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬

“𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵,” urged Dr. Amroding Limpao, reminding students that caring for their mental well-being is just as important as excelling academically.

On September 5, students, professors, and mental health advocates gathered at the Mindanao State University International Convention Center for “Chillax Ka Lang: Mental Health Management and How to Study Effectively,” a forum aimed to help students balance academic demands and personal well-being.

Organized by the MSU-Main administration, the event featured talks, open forums, and interactive discussions. College of Social Sciences and Humanities(CSSH) Assistant Dean Dr. Hammim B. Casan delivered the opening remarks on behalf of Dean Dr. Monaimah G. Manabilang, stressing mental health as a vital foundation for student success.

In the morning sessions, Prof. Miara Fatima Mapandi discussed effective study habits in her talk “From Cramming to Crushing It,” while Dr. Amroding Limpao spoke on coping with stress in “Peace of Mind: A Student’s Guide.” In the afternoon, Profs. Faranesssa Ditucalan-Maniri and Sahara Iman Alonto further emphasized the connection between mental health and study habits.

Beyond the lectures, students shared their own coping mechanisms—ranging from taking breaks and food cravings to identifying stress triggers and practicing metacognition. For first-year student Esnehara Ayaon, the SMART goal-setting tips were “𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭,” while BS Fisheries student Sittie Ainnah Macud said the forum highlighted how different learning styles affect productivity.

The open forum provided a space for participants to voice struggles and seek advice. Many described the experience as both informative and transformative. “𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵,”Macud noted. “𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵.”

The program concluded with the awarding of certificates to the speakers and closing remarks from Dr. Casan, who reaffirmed MSU’s commitment to promoting student welfare.
With rising cases of stress and burnout, “Chillax Ka Lang” reminded students that academic excellence must go hand in hand with mental health care. #

By
Eman Pangcatan, 4th Year BA Journalism

04/09/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Students of Mindanao State University-Marawi learn about the upcoming BARMM Elections during the “Voices and Votes: A Political Education Roadshow for the 2025 BARMM Parliamentary elections,” held on August 28 at the MSU International Convention Center (ICC). The event aimed to boost political awareness, encourage democratic participation, and promote peaceful, fair elections in Bangsamoro.

The program was organized in partnership with the Commission on Elections- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (COMELEC-BARMM) and sponsored by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). It featured seven political parties– Bangsamoro Party, BARMM Grand Coalition, Mahardika Party, Moro Ako Party, Progresibong Bangsamoro Party, Rayaat Democratic Party, and United Bangsamoro Justice Party–who were allowed to present their platforms.

All MSU students were highly encouraged to attend and participate. Several shared their thoughts and hopes about the upcoming BARMM Parliamentary Elections scheduled on October 13.

“𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘬𝘰 [𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨] 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘬𝘰 𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢,” said 4th-year Hayam Baco as she weighs the promises made by different BARMM Parliamentary political parties.

Baco admitted that before the event, she had little knowledge about the BARMM Parliamentary Elections, having only heard about them in class. She stressed the importance of continued learning and engaging in political education activities, as it will provide lessons she can apply in the future.

“𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 ‘𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸-𝘪𝘵-𝘢𝘭𝘭’ 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘚𝘰, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯,” she added.

However, Baco also pointed out the lack of focus on Indigenous communities in the representatives’ speeches and the underrepresentation of women in politics.

“𝘕𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘯𝘢-𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘛𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘶𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘣𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰.”

Meanwhile, Saliha Odin, a 3rd-year student, emphasized the importance for MSU students like her to join the event, highlighting the university’s population that is largely made up of young individuals who are eligible to vote.

She also shared how the event enhanced her understanding of the objectives and goals within BARMM. Odin also stressed the need for more comprehensive discussions on issues such as vote-buying and political dynasties, which she felt were not adequately addressed by the speakers.

For Naima Bitor, a first-year student, the event served as a reminder to make informed choices in elections, urging voters to look beyond political dynasties and choose capable leaders.

“𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘵-𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨, 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪-𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘯, 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢,” stated Bitor.

The event left the students with much to consider as the BARMM Parliamentary Elections draw near. While it sparked enthusiasm and provided valuable information, students like Baco and Odin underscored the need for inclusivity, deeper discussions on key issues, and greater emphasis on competence over political connections.

The political roadshow will continue to the islands of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi and will extend to Cotabato and Maguindanao. #

By
Dhalia Goling, 3rd Year BA Journalism
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Photos by
Crizthel Arañas, 2nd Year BA Journalism

03/09/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟔𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬

On September 1, the Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus commenced its 64th Founding Anniversary celebration with the theme, “MSU @64: Inklusibong Pamantasan.” Joined by the university’s various colleges and external units, the festivities kicked off with a parade that started along 2nd Street and culminated at the Sports Complex Oval Ground.

In his opening remarks, Executive Vice President of MSU, Dr. Abdulcader M. Ayo, emphasized that this year’s theme of inclusivity is not merely a slogan but a way of life. This was followed by the foundation day address of MSU President, Atty. Paisalin P. D. Tago, CPA, highlighting that the celebration honors not only the history of the main campus but also the growth of the entire MSU system across Mindanao, which continues to bring pride to the nation.

A series of special intermission performances was presented by various MSU external units, including a dance and musical number from MSU-Maigo College of Education, Science, and Technology, a dance performance from MSU-Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and the MSU-Lanao National College of Arts and Trades. The much-anticipated Sigaw Kalye competition then took place, as MSU-Main colleges showcased their best cheer performances.

Dr. Glen A. Lorenzo, Vice President for Research and Extension, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing that MSU must continue its mission of upholding its role as a standard-bearing university. This was followed by the awarding ceremony, announced by Ms. Inshirah Cherrie Pie Alonto-Ala, Executive Assistant to the Office of the President.

In the Yell competition, the College of Public Affairs (CPA) claimed the championship, with the College of Health Sciences (CHS) placed as first runner-up, and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) as second runner-up. For the Best Parade award, the CHS emerged as champion, followed by the CPA as first runner-up and the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) as second runner-up. Meanwhile, in the Sigaw Kalye competition, the CSSH was hailed as back-to-back champion, with the CHS placing first runner-up and the CPA as second runner-up.

Students also shared their experiences of the day’s events.

Asreena Sarip, a first-year BS Chemistry student, shared that despite her dismay at not being with her high school friends, she still enjoyed the experience.

“F𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 ‘𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘶𝘭𝘢’ 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘕𝘚𝘔. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵.”

Meanwhile, Shuhda Jowayria Muti, a first-year BS Accountancy student, also expressed her joy in being part of the activities. “𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘚𝘜𝘢𝘯𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.”

“𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 ‘𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨.’ 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺,” shared Sittie Hasmien Pangcoga, a first-year BS Pharmacy student.

The first day of MSU’s 64th Founding Anniversary concluded on a high note, setting the tone for the succeeding days of celebration. With more programs and activities lined up, the university community looks forward to continuing the festivities that honor MSU’s legacy and its vital role in shaping education and service across Mindanao. #

By
Al-Ansari Balindong, 1st Year BS Development Communication
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Norwafa Adapun, 3rd Year BA Media Education
Xylanthraniel Tadle, 1st Year BA Journalism

01/09/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

Themed, "MSU @64: Inklusibong Pamantasan," the Mindanao State University-Main Campus marked its 64th Foundation Anniversary on September 1 with a vibrant and colorful parade featuring all colleges and external units, underscoring the university's commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and unity within the academic community.

The excitement continues with the Sigaw Kalye Competition, set to take place at the University Grandstand. This event will showcase dynamic performances and skills from each college, bringing the spirit of camaraderie among the students. #

31/08/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐌𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟑-𝐢𝐧-𝟏 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026 starts, the Communication and Media Studies Department (ComMStud) marked the occasion with a three-in-one celebration — Department Orientation, Induction of Officers, and Acquaintance Party — held at the Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center (MCHC) on Saturday, August 30.

In the morning, one of the highlights was the symbolic turnover of leadership from Prof. Maria Ninotchka M. Herrera to the new chairperson, Dr. Aslainee T. Macatanong, which Prof. Herrera described as “p𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦”.

In her speech, Prof. Ninotchka expressed gratitude and offered heartfelt words to both students and faculty members.

“𝘐 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳, just as you have 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 given me,” she said. “Leadership 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦s, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺.”

She then delivered the symbolic turnover to Dr. Aslainee T. Macatanong. “𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢, the 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 thriving... 𝘐 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦 position of 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 the department.”

Accepting the role, Dr. Macatanong presented her five-point agenda called A.C.H.I.E.V.E., a framework she believes will address the needs of the department.

“𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 (faculty members). 𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦," said Ms. Macatanong.

One of the faculty members, Ms. Jay-Ann Maranda, expressed optimism about the new leadership.

“𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰. 𝘈𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.”

Following the turnover, Prof. Ninotchka reminded students of important departmental policies to guide the academic year ahead. The event proceeded with the introduction of the newly elected UniCA officers and the newly appointed editorial board and staff of The Unica Post (TUP). This was followed by a reading of the Constitutions and By-Laws (CBL) of both organizations, as well as the presentation of financial reports from both past and present administrations.

To conclude the morning program, an open forum was held, where students and faculty members raised and addressed concerns, fostering dialogue and collaboration within the department.

In the afternoon, the program shifted to a lighter and more vibrant atmosphere with the acquaintance party. The event was filled with cheers, performances, singing, dancing, and ramp walking. For many sophomores and first-year students, this was their first experience of such a gathering.

“𝘕𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘨 𝘬𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘢’𝘵 𝘪𝘴𝘢, 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺, [𝘢𝘯𝘥] 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢,” shared Julianna Nicole Dulanas, a second-year BA Media Education student.

Xylanthraniel Tadle, a first-year BA Journalism student, also described his experience as "sobrang saya," saying it was, for him, very historical and multifunctional. "𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘰, 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘪𝘵𝘰 '𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 '𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘢’𝘵 𝘪𝘴𝘢. 𝘕𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢-𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴."
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Asnairah Paudac, 3rd Year BA Journalism
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Xylanthraniel Tadle, 1st Year BA Journalism

23/08/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘺-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴; 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦,” said Dr. Rebecca Alawi as she quoted the words of former DepEd Secretary Armin Altamirano Luistro about culture.

After a week-long celebration of Worn Worlds: Acts of Repair and Threads of Peace in the Wake of Discard, the event concluded on August 22, with the opening of an Art Exhibit at the Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center (MCHC).

On the first floor, visitors were greeted by fashion photography displays, including works by Marion Aguas that seamlessly integrated fashion, photography, and culture. Complementing the professional exhibits were photographs taken by participants during the Fashion Photography workshop on the program’s opening day, now displayed along the glass walls of MCHC.

Meanwhile, the second floor featured textiles and embroidery, with a tapestry of embroidery pieces crafted by participants serving as the main highlight. This section also included photographs depicting the Philippines’ ukay-ukay culture, often referred to as “fashion waste colonialism”.

Ezra Undag, a member of the UKAI Initiatives and co-organizer of the event, emphasized the importance of ensuring accessibility through the art exhibit.

“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦."

For many attendees, the exhibit was more than an art display; it was a call for cultural preservation.

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦,” described participant Sittie Ainah Bin-Bandar.

Eman Pangcatan, one of the first visitors to the exhibit, expressed her appreciation for the initiative, particularly in relation to the Meranaws’ struggle for cultural preservation.

“𝘐𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥—𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦,” Pangcatan said.

The opening of the art exhibit officially marked the conclusion of Worn Worlds, a program developed by UKAI initiatives in partnership with the Office of Information, Press, and Publication (OIPP) and the Department of Communication and Media Studies (ComMStud). This exhibit remains open to all MSU students. #

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Jazheel C. Sarino, 3rd Year BA Journalism
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Janisah H.Ali, 3rd Year BA Journalism

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