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24/09/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

On January 15, 1981, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐨 𝟏𝟕𝟕𝟖, issued by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos, formally established DMMMSU. Today, the University acknowledges this defining act with gratitude while honoring the generations of educators, personnel, students, alumni, and communities who continue to shape its story.

24/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

DMMMSU is the lone state university in La Union, established on January 15, 1981, through Presidential Decree No. 1778 by merging five former schools in the province. Today, DMMMSU continues its vital role in regional and national development through education, research, community service, and 107 academic programs, including the first Doctor of Medicine program in La Union.

𝖲𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖼𝖾: 𝖣𝖬𝖬𝖬𝖲𝖴 𝖲𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗀𝗂𝖼 𝖢𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝖮𝖿𝖿𝗂𝖼𝖾

23/09/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐮𝐧 2026

Eight faculty members of the General Education (GE) Department participated in the Lingkod Bayani Run 2026 on September 13, 2026, at the Poro Point Freeport Zone Baywalk, San Fernando City, La Union, as part of the celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

With the theme “Strive as One, Serve the Nation,” the event gathered government employees and agencies from across Region I for a day of unity, wellness, camaraderie, and public service. The program featured a Zumba warm-up and roll call of participating agencies, followed by the 5K and 3K runs. A simultaneous Zumba session was also held for participants who did not join the running categories.

Representing the GE Department in the 5K category were Ms. Ricci Krystel Cruz, Ms. Anabelle Buendia, Mr. Jhonerhey Kalinggan, Mr. Mark Joshua Labarentos, Mr. Manny Joseph Sinen, Ms. Jolina Diolanda, Ms. Maridel Dimaculangan, and Mr. Michael Angelo Lopez. The event concluded with the awarding of finisher medals, followed by post-event evaluation and certificate issuance through the event’s QR code system.

The participation of the GE faculty members shows the department’s support for activities that promote employee wellness, solidarity, and a shared commitment to public service.

𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗋 | 𝖬𝗂𝗄𝖾 𝖩𝖾𝖿𝖿 𝖽𝖾𝗅𝖺 𝖢𝗋𝗎𝗓
𝖯𝗁𝗈𝗍𝗈 | 𝖱𝗂𝖼𝖼𝗂 𝖢𝗋𝗎𝗓

22/09/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐄 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞

As part of the General Education (GE) Department’s IGNITE, a multi-month wellness enhancement program commenced running from July 8 to October 28, 2026.

Under the FLOW (Fostering Life, Optimism, and Wellness) training, a series of recreational and mindfulness activities was designed to promote physical fitness, healthy lifestyle practices, and overall well-being among GE faculty members.

Prof. Manny Joseph Y. Sinen, a GE physical education instructor, guided and led the participants from orientation, fitness assessment, conditioning and strengthening up to teaching the fundamentals of sporting activities such badminton and pickleball.

A key component of the program took place inside the campus gym, where faculty members engaged in strength and endurance training using medicine balls, yoga balls, agility ladders and cones, jump ropes, and plyo boxes.

The said wellness enhancement program responds to issues educators face in the academic setting such as chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout that impact both their health and classroom performance.

𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗋 | 𝖫𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗋𝖽𝗈 𝖣. 𝖡𝗎𝗒𝖺𝗇 𝖩𝗋.
𝖯𝗁𝗈𝗍𝗈𝗌 | 𝖫𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗋𝖽𝗈 𝖡𝗎𝗒𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖠𝗅𝖾𝗑𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝖲𝗈𝗋𝗂𝖺

16/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

Psychache is a term for deep emotional pain that feels unbearable. Sometimes, a person may not want life to end, but simply wants the pain to stop.

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 | 𝘑𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 | 𝘈. 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢

09/09/2026

The General Education Department continues to do its part in promoting quality and continuous improvement, contributing to the College of Arts and Sciences’ collective efforts to uphold quality standards and excellence.

Sharing highlights from today’s Internal Quality Audit.

09/09/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐒-𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧

SOUTH LA UNION CAMPUS — The College of Arts and Sciences Gender and Development (CAS-GAD) Office is reinforcing its advocacy for mental well-being, compassion, and inclusivity through an awareness bulletin displayed at the college in support of Mental Health Awareness Month and Su***de Prevention Month.

Carrying the theme “𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞,” the bulletin highlights the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment where individuals, regardless of gender, can acknowledge their emotions, seek help, and extend support to others.

The advocacy material features key messages such as “Mental Health Has No Gender,” “It’s Okay to Ask for Help,” “Break the Stereotype,” “Listen Without Judgment,” “Check on Your People,” and “You Matter”, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding while challenging stereotypes that may discourage individuals from expressing their emotions or seeking assistance.

Through the initiative, CAS-GAD underscores that mental health awareness involves more than recognizing emotional struggles and encourages open conversations, early recognition of concerns, and the creation of an environment where individuals feel safe to share their experiences and seek appropriate support.

More than an information display, the CAS-GAD bulletin serves as a reminder that mental health is a shared responsibility.

By promoting empathy, gender sensitivity, understanding, and support, the initiative contributes to a campus environment where every individual is valued, heard, and encouraged to seek help when needed.

04/09/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

The Philippines is one of ASEAN’s five founding members, together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The five nations signed the Bangkok Declaration in 1967, marking the birth of ASEAN.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝘙𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥 𝘉. 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘴
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 | 𝘈. 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢

01/09/2026

Let us reach out, listen, and support one another.

This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s remind each other that no one has to walk through difficult times alone.

Reach out, listen, and support one another.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling emotionally, or simply need someone to listen, you may reach out to your respective campus Guidance and Counseling Office. Our guidance counselors are ready to listen, provide support, and help you find the assistance you need.

***dePreventionMonth2026

31/08/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

Rizal spent his time as a devoted uncle to his nephews and nieces by translating famous fairytales into Tagalog.

Reference
Ocampo, A.R. (2022). Rizal without the overcoat (32nd anniversary ed.). Anvil Publishing.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘜. 𝘉𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 | 𝘈. 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢