MSU GenSan OVC Student Affairs & Services

24/09/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥)
𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟯𝟵-𝟮𝟲𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗦)

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟱𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

In view of the upcoming 53rd Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals 2026 of the University, and in order to give time for the students to prepare for their respective events, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗦) 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀).

All students are expected to conclude their practices and leave the school premises before the designated curfew. The Deans, Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) Director, faculty in-charge, and coaches must be informed of the practice schedules of the students and ensure that the 10:00 PM curfew is strictly observed.

Moreover, the University appreciates the students’ initiative in informing their parents or guardians of this arrangement and encourages continued communication with them regarding their participation in the practices.

It is understood that all students shall follow the rules and regulations of the University and coordinate with the Civil Security Unit to ensure safety and security.

For information and compliance.

NORMAN RALPH B. ISLA, DComm
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services

24/09/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥
𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝟬𝟯𝟳-𝟮𝟲𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗦)

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘

To help prevent misinformation, malinformation and disinformation, protect the University’s identity, and ensure that every student relies only on legitimate and authorized sources of information, all students are advised to report any unregulated or unofficial pages or public groups (i.e. FB group/pages of Buhay MSUan, MSU-GenSan, MemeMSU) that use the University’s name but do not comply with its established standards, policies, and guidelines.

Moreover, the only pages the University regulates are:

Facebook:
Mindanao State University – General Santos
(https://www.facebook.com/TheMSUGensan)

Instagram:
themsugensan
(https://www.instagram.com/themsugensan)

X (Twitter):
MSU General Santos ()
(https://x.com/TheMSUGensan)

Youtube:
Mindanao State University - General Santos ()
(https://www.youtube.com/)

Furthermore, all student organizations are enjoined to disseminate this information and may design/create their own campaign to address this matter.

Above all, students are encouraged to exercise caution when engaging with such pages and to promptly report them to the appropriate University office or authority for proper verification and action.

As an academic community, let us practice our responsible use of social media and other online platforms.

For information and compliance.

ORIGINAL SIGNED

NORMAN RALPH B. ISLA, DComm, LPT, CSASS
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services

23/09/2026

𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗪 𝗣𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗨𝗗, 𝗦𝗜𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗛!

Isang taos-puso at maalab na pagbati kay Engr. Joshua Marvin A. Noval, MEP, Director ng Office of Student Development Services, sa pagkamit ng 3rd Place sa 6th PSA Quiz Bee na ginanap noong Setyembre 22, 2026 sa Mapa Hall, PSA RSSO XII Office, Koronadal City.

Ang iyong tagumpay ay patunay ng iyong kahusayan, mabilis na pag-iisip, at malawak na kaalaman.

Ipinagmamalaki ng Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services ang iyong natatanging tagumpay at ang karangalang iyong hatid sa ating Pamantasan.

Pagbati, Sir Josh!

22/09/2026

SAFE CAMPUS

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒

Mindanao State University - General Santos recognizes the concerns and apprehensions brought about by recent incidents affecting school communities in the country.

The University assures students, faculty, staff, and other members of the MSU - GenSan community that their safety and well-being remain among the University’s highest priorities.

Existing safety and security measures across the campus are being maintained and strengthened through the continued coordination of the University administration, security personnel, and relevant authorities. The University likewise continues to monitor developments and assess necessary measures to help ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment for everyone.

We encourage all members of the MSU - GenSan community to remain vigilant and responsible. Please refrain from spreading unverified information, particularly reports or posts that may cause unnecessary fear or alarm. Any suspicious activity, concerning information, or potential security concern should be promptly reported to the appropriate University authorities for proper assessment and action.

Let us continue to look after one another and work together in keeping our campus safe, peaceful, and secure.

18/09/2026

ADEPT: Fostering Excellence

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗟𝗦 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
3𝘳𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵

Mindanao State University–General Santos (MSU-GenSan) solidified its commitment to service-driven student governance as the 3rd Student Leadership Summit (SLS) and Well-Being Forum opened its two-day run on September 18, at the University Library Audio-Visual Room (AVR).

Organized by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services (OVCSAS) alongside the Office of Student Development Services (OSDS), the summit focused on equipping student leaders with institutional support, mental health awareness, and adaptive leadership skills during challenging times.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services Dr. Norman Ralph B. Isla, DComm., CSASS, led the discussion on leadership in difficult and changing environments, urging student leaders to begin with self-awareness before taking on the responsibility of serving others.

In his session, “Understanding Leadership in Challenging Times,” Isla emphasized that student leaders often devote themselves to helping their constituents while neglecting their own needs.

The professor noted that some officers may pour themselves into service to ease internal guilt, eventually overlooking their own struggles and well-being.

“You need being, before you can understand your well-being,” Isla stated, emphasizing that leaders must acknowledge their own survival and need for support before they can lead effectively.

"We know that and we chose to help others. Because we think as student leaders that by helping others we take off the guilt in us. That as student leaders we help. We help and help that we forget that we are also merely surviving and victims and in that knowing we realize that we need a welcome,” Dr. Isla.

The discussion placed self-awareness and adaptability at the center of student governance, highlighting the need for leaders to remain responsive while also recognizing their own limitations.

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Furthermore, the summit also linked the responsibility of student governance to the creation of healthier learning environments and stronger mental health support for student leaders.

Opening the plenary sessions, Engr. Joshua Marvin A. Noval, MEP, Director for Student Development Services, presented “CMO No. 5, s. 2026: Pathway to Health and Well-being in Higher Education,” outlining the university’s roadmap toward becoming a Healthy Learning Institution.

Noval emphasized that student governance should extend beyond academic performance and consider the whole person, including students’ physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

He also stressed that student leaders play an important role in identifying early signs of crisis and connecting distressed peers with appropriate professional support.

“Student health, safety, and holistic well-being is an institutional responsibility,” Noval stated, calling on officers to bridge peers directly to proper campus support offices.

On the other hand, the discussion was followed by an interactive session led by Prof. Hania-Persia F. Usman, MPsy, RPsy, RPm, Director for Guidance and Counseling, titled “Paano Ka?: Psychosocial Support for Student Leaders.”

Usman encouraged participants to reflect on how closely their personal identities have become tied to their leadership positions, particularly amid the pressure to remain constantly capable and mentally "okay."

Moreover, she also discussed the risks of self-sacrifice, unrealistic expectations, and leadership structures that depend heavily on one person. Usman advocated for shared responsibility, mutual support, and succession planning to strengthen organizations and reduce the risk of leader burnout.

“Doing your best does not mean breaking yourself to the point of a mental breakdown,” Usman emphasized.

She encouraged student officers to move away from toxic productivity and recognize self-care as part of responsible leadership rather than a distraction from it.

“Healthy leadership should not require leaders to become less human in order to serve others,” she added.

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

The summit extended its discussions beyond the university through the launch of the “Pass It ON” outreach activity at partner communities, including FVR Village Elementary School, Upper Tambler Elementary School, and Ondok Gawan Day Care Center.

For Isla, the activity connected the summit’s emphasis on personal well-being with the broader responsibility of serving others.

“Well, the Pass It ON activity is the bridge of the two concepts of the Student Leadership Summit this year: from being to well-being,” Dr. Isla explained.

The outreach also provided practical support to participating schools and communities. At Upper Tambler Elementary School, Guidance Advocate Genniger G. Quimiging said the assistance had a positive effect on the students.

“It really helps to boost the morale of the kids. Receiving supplies and groceries from somebody is already a big thing for them,” shared Genniger G. Quimiging, Guidance Advocate at Upper Tambler Elementary School, expressing gratitude on behalf of the school administration and learners,” she added.

Dr. Isla noted that among the many paths to community rebuilding, the most transformative yet frequently overlooked is investing directly in children.

"If they are inspired at an early age to know what leadership is, to know how to love your country... that in little ways notebook, pencils, crayons they may be small things but their impact for inspiring a little boy, a little girl to dream of a better future starts from there it's not concrete. Concrete but there is a spark in it," Dr. Isla further expressed.

The summit continues to focus on encouraging student leaders to lead with greater awareness, as it proceeds on its second day with a focus on indigenous governance, public service, and cultural identity at Lake Sebu.

✍️ 𝘏𝘦𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘪 𝘚𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯
📸 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵

18/09/2026

𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺

14/09/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 - 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.

To rehumanize leadership is to return to what matters most—people, well-being, and community.

This year, the 3rd Student Leadership Summit and Well-being Forum of the Mindanao State University–General Santos - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services, together with the Office of Student Development Services, brings together distinguished speakers: Hon. Antonio G. Fungan, Jr., Mayor of Lake Sebu; (GAMABA) Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Bundos Fara, recognized for his mastery of traditional brass casting; (GAMABA) Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Barbara Ofong, honored for her mastery of T'boli T'nalak weaving; and Vice Chancellor Dr. Norman Ralph B. Isla, DComm., CSASS, who will discuss “Understanding Leadership in Challenging Times.”

Providing perspectives on student well-being, institutional support, and cultural leadership, our plenary speakers are Engr. Joshua Marvin A. Noval, MEP, Director for Student Development Services, who will discuss “CMO 5, s. 2026 – Healthy Learning Institutions and Your Role as Student Leaders”; Prof. Hania-Persia F. Usman, MPsy, RPsy, RPm, Director for Guidance and Counseling, who will lead the session “Paano Ka?: Psychosocial Support for Student Leaders”; and House of Gongs’ Dominador Sen “Datu Bao” Baay, for “T’boli as Leaders and Their Way of Life.”

With these diverse perspectives, leadership takes shape through service, well-being, and a shared responsibility to the community—encouraging us to listen, learn, and reconnect with the people and experiences that shape the communities we serve, because you are never too young to lead.

11/09/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀—𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱!

Well-being begins where we reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with the community we call home.

This September, the 3rd Student Leadership Summit and Well-being Forum, organized by the Mindanao State University–General Santos - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services and the Office of Student Development Services, invites student leaders and campus journalists to move beyond the usual spaces of leadership and into communities where stories, culture, and lived experiences unfold. Join us on September 18-19, 2026, for two days of reflection, connection, service, and community building.

“Rehumanizing Leadership, Rebuilding Communities” invites leaders to pause, listen, and reconnect—caring for their own well-being while extending support to a community and immersing in the people and culture of Lake Sebu, where stories from local artists, leaders, and community voices reveal that leadership takes many forms through culture, service, and a shared responsibility to others.

Because excellence is not only measured by how far we lead, but by how deeply we connect, how meaningfully we serve, and what we help rebuild. Experience leadership where it truly lives—and discover that you are never too young to be part of a community that listens, cares, and leads.

We are excited to see you!

10/09/2026

“𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻” 𝗢𝗿𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗦𝗔𝗦, 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝟰.𝟲𝟳/𝟱; 𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗦𝗨𝗮𝗻

Ang libreng edukasyon ay hindi lamang pribilehiyo ng indibidwal; ito ay panlipunang pananagutan sa pamayanang pinaglilingkuran nito.

Setyembre 9, 2026, — Naging sentro ang General Orientation for Freshies and Transferees ng Mindanao State University – General Santos – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services sa pagbibigay sa humigit-kumulang 2,000 freshies at transferees ng unang sulyap sa mga dapat asahan bilang estudyante ng Pamantasan. Agad itong tinanggap nang positibo ng mga kalahok, na nagbigay rito ng 4.67/5 “Excellence” rating—patunay sa pagiging makabuluhan at kapaki-pakinabang ng mga talakayan.

Sa kanyang pambungad na mensahe, binigyang-diin ni Dr. Norman Ralph Isla, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services, na kumakatawan kay Chancellor Shidik T. Abantas, na ang pagiging Iskolar ng Bayan ay higit pa sa pagtamo ng tagumpay sa pag-aaral, kaakibat nito ang gampaning gamitin ang natutuhan upang makapag-ambag at makapaglingkod sa lipunan.

Bilang panimula, ibinahagi ni Dr. Alma Celesthia D. Aguja, Direktor ng Cultural Affairs Office and Alumni Relations Office, ang kasaysayan ng MSU–General Santos. Sinundan ito ng talakayan ni University Registrar James Edward Olaer hinggil sa mahahalagang patakaran, pamantayang akademiko, at mga regulasyong gumagabay sa buhay-akademiko ng mga mag-aaral. Samantala, binigyang-halaga ni Ginoong Ronald H. Baldeo, Head of LandBank Pioneer Branch, ang financial literacy bilang mahalagang kasanayan ng isang mag-aaral, partikular sa pag-iimpok at responsableng paghawak ng pera.

Sa usapin naman ng buhay-estudyante, tinalakay ni Vice Chancellor Dr. Norman Ralph Isla ang SAFE, ADEPT, and SUSTAINABLE na pananaw ng OVCSAS at ang RAPID HERE bilang konsepto sa pagpapaunlad ng kahusayan ng mga mag-aaral. Ipinakilala rin ang RADIANT alinsunod sa CHED Memorandum Order No. 5, s. 2026, na iniuugnay sa mga layunin ng Sustainable Development Goals para sa mas napapanatiling pamayanan.

Kasabay nito, ibinahagi ang mga serbisyong maaring pakinabangan ng mga mag-aaral. Inilahad ni Ms. Sheila Marie Madriaga ang Medical Services bilang kinatawan ni Dr. Usmaima F. Usman-Naga, habang ipinaliwanag naman ni Prof. Hania-Persia F. Usman ang Guidance and Counseling Services. Tinalakay rin ni Ms. Hannah ang ICT Services sa ngalan ni Dir. Jose Trillo II, kasama si Student Discipline Coordinator Ms. Nherry Jane Caaya na nagbahagi ng Student Discipline Process, Offenses, and Sanctions. Pinangunahan naman ni Dir. Engr. Joshua Marvin Noval ang pagpapakilala sa Office of Student Development Services.

Lubos na nagpapasalamat ang OVCSAS sa mga tagapagsalita at mga estudyanteng nakiisa sa aktibidad. Higit pa sa mga impormasyon tungkol sa Pamantasan, baon ng mga bagong MSUans ang mas malinaw na pag-unawa sa kanilang mga karapatan, pananagutan, ugnayan, at mga serbisyong maaari nilang sandigan bilang bahagi ng komunidad ng MSU.

09/09/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀

Starting well means knowing where you stand, what is expected of you, and where to turn when you need support.

This is what Mindanao State University - General Santos - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services seeks to establish among freshies and transferees from various colleges and institute through the General Orientation for Freshies and Transferees, happening today, September 9, 2026, at the University Gymnasium. The orientation serves as an early introduction to the University’s history, academic policies, student life, and the services available to help students navigate their MSU journey.

On behalf of Chancellor Atty. Shidik T. Abantas, Dr. Norman Ralph Isla, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services, reminded the students in his opening remarks that the opportunity to study at MSU carries with it the responsibility to make the most of their education. He encouraged them to pursue academic excellence, use the opportunities available to them, and value the resources invested in their education.

The sessions feature discussions on MSU–General Santos’ history, academic policies, financial literacy, student life and the OVCSAS, and key student services, including Medical Services, Guidance and Counseling, ICT Services, and the Student Discipline Process Flow, Offenses, and Sanctions.

As they take their first steps into University life, the students are introduced to the responsibilities, opportunities, and support that come with being part of the MSU community.