College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences - MSU General Santos

𝗛𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘!
Bukas na (May 20, 2025, 5:00 PM) ang deadline of submission ng portfolio at iba pang requirements para sa University Distinction Awards.

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥)
𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟭𝟮-𝟮𝟲𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗦)

Subject: 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

In view of the requests from the graduating students for the completion of their portfolios and requirements and announcement by the Chancellor of no-onsite office work on May 18, 2026 (Monday), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 is hereby extended 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

All interested students are advised to submit their complete applications and documents on or before the said date to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services (OVCSAS) at Virtual Learning Studio.

For guidance and widest dissemination.

𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜, 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗔?
Attention, Graduating Students! Please be guided by the official schedule for the release of graduation togas for the Commencement Exercises 2026.
📌 Kindly follow your assigned schedule to avoid delays and mix-ups in tassel color coding per college.
📌 Bring your official receipt and University ID upon claiming.
📌 Togas will be RELEASED and RETURNED at the SPMO – Storage Room (Lower Ground).

𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗗| 𝗖𝗙𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭:𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) of Mindanao State University – General Santos proudly announces its significant contribution to the University's landmark achievement of ISO 21001:2018 Certification. As one of the colleges subjected to the external audit conducted on May 12, 2026, CFAS demonstrated the College's steadfast dedication to academic excellence and its capacity to meet internationally recognized standards in educational management.

The external audit was conducted by Ms. Mary Grace Balobalo, Lead Auditor of TÜV Rheinland. She was accompanied by CFAS Internal Auditor Prof. Lordy Grace Itang and ISO Specialist Prof. Reynald Alpajando. The audit proceedings were likewise observed by Dr. Marissa Dela Cruz, Dean of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy.

The audit comprehensively assessed the extent of EOMS implementation within CFAS, with emphasis on areas directly related to instructional quality and academic governance. Specific audit focus areas included: the conduct of classroom instruction and the implementation of assessment practices; the coherence and alignment of course syllabi with prescribed assessment tools and learning outcomes; the state of laboratory facilities, including operational processes, inventory management, and equipment maintenance and calibration; feedback mechanisms such as course evaluation instruments, teaching efficiency ratings, and client satisfaction surveys; graduate tracer survey results as indicators of program effectiveness; faculty development planning and its alignment with institutional goals; and the processes governing On-the-Job Training. In addition to document review and process verification, Ms. Balobalo conducted interviews with staff and students, providing a holistic and stakeholder-informed evaluation of the College's educational management practices.

The audit yielded observations identified for improvement; however, no significant non-conformance was noted for the College. This outcome is a reflection of the collective effort, professionalism, and commitment to quality demonstrated by the CFAS administration, faculty, staff, and students. Most significantly, MSU-GenSan has been recommended for ISO 21001:2018 Certification — a milestone achievement that affirms the University's systematic and standards-driven approach to educational management, and in which CFAS is proud to have played an integral part.

As CFAS continues to pursue excellence in fisheries and aquatic sciences education, this achievement serves as both a validation of the work already accomplished and a call to sustain and further elevate the quality of service rendered to our learners, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

Mindanao State University – General Santos proudly joins the ASEAN Fisheries Education Network (ASEAN-FEN) as an Associate Member. This recognition marks a significant step in strengthening the University’s role in advancing fisheries education and regional collaboration across Southeast Asia.

This milestone reflects MSU-GenSan’s continued commitment to academic excellence and global engagement, particularly in fields that contribute to sustainable development and food security.

Congratulations to the MSU community!

This achievement is a testament to the dedication and collective efforts of our administrators, faculty, staff, and students in expanding the University’s reach and impact beyond borders.

𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗗 | The Mindanao State University – General Santos proudly announces its acceptance as an Associate Member of the ASEAN Fisheries Education Network, effective April 2026.

ASEAN-FEN is a premier university-based consortium for fisheries and aquaculture-oriented institutions dedicated to advancing aquatic sciences in the region.

This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening the University’s commitment to internationalization, fostering regional collaboration, and advancing fisheries education, research, and sustainability across ASEAN.

As a newly recognized member, MSU-GenSan looks forward to building meaningful partnerships, enhancing knowledge exchange, and contributing to the development of sustainable fisheries in the region.

𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗗 | 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗦𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁

The Mindanao State University–General Santos, through the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS), warmly welcomed the visiting team from the DOST-PCAARRD Inland Aquatic Resources Research Division (IARRD) for a two-day consultation and facility visit on April 23–24, 2026.

The IARRD team was composed of Ms. Kristine Joy L. Tandang, Unit Head of the Technology Packaging and Research Information Utilization Section; Ms. Fedelia Flor C. Mero, ISP Manager for Milkfish; Ms. Genevic R. Obrero, ISP Manager for Mangrove Crab; and Ms. Rizza B. Ramoran, Alternate ISP Manager for Milkfish.

On the first day, CFAS, together with Alsons Aquaculture Corporation, engaged in a consultation meeting with the IARRD team to discuss the roadmap status of identified Industry Strategic Programs (ISPs), particularly on Milkfish and Mangrove Crab. The team also visited the College of Fisheries Laboratory and Research Station (CFLRS) to assess and observe the College’s aquaculture facilities and research support systems.

On the second day, the consultative meeting between MSU-General Santos and IARRD focused on project process flows, submission and call types, IARRD priority areas, and possible ways forward to strengthen research productivity and enhance the College’s participation in priority R&D initiatives.

This engagement marks another important step in advancing fisheries and aquaculture research, strengthening institutional partnerships, and aligning MSU-General Santos’ research directions with national priorities for sustainable inland aquatic resources development.

𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗗 | The College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) successfully spearheaded a Special Technical Session for the ISO 21001 Stage 2 Audit on April 17, 2026 at the CFAS Building.

The session served as an important venue for the presentation, review, and critiquing of CFAS preparations and accomplishments in relation to ISO 21001:2018 and the Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS). It also provided the College with valuable guidance on the closing of existing non-conformances and the strengthening of key operational, academic, laboratory, and documentary requirements in preparation for the upcoming audit.

We were honored to be joined by University EOMS Specialist Prof. Reynald B. Alpajando, MBA, CMP; CNSM Internal Auditor Prof. Lordy Grace C. Itang; and QUAMSO staff Ms. Kristina Maureen Buhian, whose insights and recommendations greatly contributed to the session.

CFAS remains committed to continual improvement, quality assurance, and the strengthening of its systems and operations in pursuit of educational excellence.

𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗗 | The College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences proudly congratulates Dr. Christen P. Peñafiel-Flamiano, on the successful registration of two Utility Models under the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines—marking the first Utility Model registrations of the college.

This remarkable milestone reflects a comprehensive and knowledge-driven approach to fisheries innovation, advancing not only research excellence but also practical, community-centered solutions across the entire value chain. From sustainable fish processing and product development to efficient resource utilization, this achievement highlights CFAS’ commitment to generating, translating, and applying scientific knowledge into meaningful and scalable impacts.

More importantly, it strengthens the vital link between science, industry, and coastal communities—fostering inclusive growth, resilience, and long-term sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Your work continues to position CFAS as a leading hub of innovation and real-world impact, fostering deeper knowledge exchange, stronger collaboration, and sustained advancement in fisheries science and practice.