MSU-Gensan Department of Political Science

Attention to all Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program Admission Applicants!

Please check your assigned examination schedule and read the important reminders to ensure a smooth admission test process. Kindly bring a black or blue ballpen on the day of the examination.

- If your name is not on the list but you have already submitted your application, please send a message to our page immediately.

-We are still accepting applications until 12:00 NN on August 31, 2026.

Attention to all CSSH Graduate Program Admission Applicants!

Please check your assigned examination schedule and read the important reminders to ensure a smooth admission test process. Kindly bring a black or blue ballpen on the day of the examination.

- If your name is not on the list but you have already submitted your application, please send a message to our page immediately.

-We are still accepting applications until 12:00 NN on August 31, 2026.

𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

The Human Rights Society was officially recognized during the Student Organizations Recognition Program conducted by the Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services at the University Gymnasium of Mindanao State University–General Santos.

The organization received its Certificate of Recognition for Academic Year 2026–2027, signifying HURISO's compliance with the University's requirements and standards for recognized student organizations. HURISO was also conferred a Volunteerism Award in recognition of the organization's commitment to volunteer service and meaningful community engagement.

These recognitions reflect the dedication and collective efforts of every HURISO officer and member in advancing the organization's mission of promoting human rights, volunteerism, and social responsibility. As HURISO continues its journey, the organization remains committed to serving the community through initiatives that uphold human dignity, empower individuals, and inspire positive change.

𝑨𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓, 𝑯𝒖𝑹𝒊𝑺𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈!

𝐏𝐏𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 🏅

The Parliament of Political Science Students (PPSS) proudly received two recognitions from the Office of Student Development Services during the Student Organizations Recognition Program.

PPSS was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the organization's unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the Relief Operations conducted from June 12–19, 2026, serving communities affected by recent calamities.

The organization also received a Certificate of Recognition for successfully complying with the requirements of the Office of Student Development Services for Academic Year 2026–2027, reaffirming PPSS's commitment to responsible, accountable, and service-oriented student leadership.

These recognitions reflect the collective efforts of every officer, volunteer, and Political Science student who continues to embody the values of public service, compassion, and excellence. As we move forward, PPSS remains committed to creating meaningful initiatives and serving both our constituents and the wider community.

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Congratulations to Prof. Kenneth C. Lisbo, Prof. Novie Arren P. Barreto, and Prof. Renz Anthony R. Sumapal, faculty members of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, on their achievement as co-authors of a book chapter published in Ius Gentium.

The chapter titled “From Advocates to Targets: Chilling Effects of Red-Tagging on Peace Advocates in Mindanao, Philippines” examines the state-sponsored practice of red-tagging, which brands peace advocates, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations as terrorists or communist sympathizers. Drawing on in-depth interviews with indigenous rights defenders, community organizers, and legal practitioners, the study reveals the profound personal and professional toll of red-tagging, including psychological trauma, career disruptions, social ostracization, and physical threats. It also highlights the paradoxical visibility created by repression, where international solidarity often emerges in response, inadvertently strengthening the causes it seeks to silence. By framing red-tagging as epistemic and structural violence, the chapter underscores its broader implications for democratic governance, civil society spaces, and peacebuilding in Mindanao, while calling for urgent legal and institutional reforms to protect advocates and reclaim civic freedoms.

This achievement reflects MSU-General Santos’ commitment to advancing excellence in research on human rights, peacebuilding, and social justice.

The MPA application deadline will be extended until July 31, 2026.
Kindly visit the SGS office with your requirements. Please be guided.

The MPA application deadline will be extended until July 31, 2026.
Please be guided.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities – Graduate Program of Mindanao State University–General Santos is pleased to announce the extension of the application period for incoming first-year graduate students until July 29, 2026.

Requirements:
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree
- Transcript of Records (TOR)
- Certificate of GPA with general average of 2.0 or better
- Entrance Examination Fee (500.00)

Entrance Examination: August 1–2, 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application requirements on or before July 29, 2026 at the Graduate Studies Office, MSU-CETD High School Building.

For inquiries, kindly send a message to the CSSH Graduate Program page or email [email protected].

📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

"𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲"

📅 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭–𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📍 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶 (𝗨𝗠𝗮𝗸), 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

The Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA), in partnership with the University of Makati (UMak), invites academics, researchers, public administrators, policymakers, graduate students, development practitioners, and governance experts from around the world to submit original research papers for the 2026 PSPA International Conference.

This year's conference will serve as a global platform for advancing scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and generating evidence-based solutions to today's most pressing governance challenges under the theme:

"𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲"

📚 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀
✅ Reimagining Public Administration and Governance
✅ Corruption, Ethics, and Integrity in Government
✅ Public Administration in Education
✅ Local Governance and Decentralization
✅ Civil Society Participation and Collaborative Governance
✅ Gender Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion, and Equity (GEDSI)
✅ Digital Government, Artificial Intelligence, and Governance Innovation
✅ Climate Governance, Sustainability, and Disaster Resilience
✅ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Public Policy
✅ Leadership, Positive Public Administration, and Organizational Excellence
✅ Rebuilding Public Trust and Democratic Institutions

🖋️ 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/sXQpR68okpbrqfHy8

📝 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
📅 Deadline for Abstract Submission: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 Submit your abstract here:
https://journals.umak.edu.ph/universitas/about/submissions

Abstracts must be submitted through the UNIVERSITAS Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are required to create an account (or log in to an existing account) before completing their submission.
Accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers and may be considered for publication in UNIVERSITAS: The Official Research Journal of the University of Makati and partner journals, subject to peer review.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲
Php 8,400.00 per participant
Inclusive of conference sessions, conference kit, program materials, certificate of participation, and meals during the conference. Transportation and accommodation are not included.

📍 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶 (𝗨𝗠𝗮𝗸)
𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
📅 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭–𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Join leading scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and public leaders from around the world in shaping the future of public administration through research, innovation, and collaboration.
Submit your research. Share your ideas. Shape the future of governance.

Calling all Department Chairs and Administrators of Political Science Programs!

The Philippine Political Science Association invites you to participate in this online survey that aims to gather information on the basic features, experiences, and challenges facing political science programs in the Philippines.

Your insights will greatly inform policy recommendations and address concerns among technical panels and offices within the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to strengthen political science education in the Philippines.

Register through scanning the QR below or through this link: https://forms.gle/Pvu2m4J4uRY7rSmN9)

📢 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (FAQs)
Physical Examination for New Students
Academic Year 2026–2027

We understand that many incoming students have questions regarding the upcoming physical examination. To help you prepare, we have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about the required forms, laboratory tests, and examination process.

📖 Please read through the FAQs before sending an inquiry. Your question may already be answered!

If you still have concerns after reviewing the FAQs, feel free to send us a message through the MSU Gensan Medical Services Department page or visit our office during regular office hours.

Thank you, and we look forward to serving you. Stay informed by following our page for official announcements and updates.