MSU-Gensan College of Social Sciences and Humanities

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Congratulations to Ms. Karin Olmedo, faculty member of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities on her achievement as the author of a paper published in the Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development, a Q2 Scopus-indexed journal.

The paper titled "Language Encounters in Public Parks: Mapping the Linguistic Landscape of Davao City, Philippines" examines how multilingual signage in public parks reflects sociocultural diversity and shapes community interaction. Findings reveal that top-down signs are standardized and regulatory, while bottom-up signs are informal and diverse, displayed in English, Cebuano, Filipino, Spanish, and Japanese, serving both informational and symbolic functions.

This achievement highlights MSU-General Santos' commitment to advancing excellence in research on language, identity, and cultural representation. This paper is available at https://doi.org/10.53899/spjrd.v30i2.1289

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓

Congratulations to Ms. Karin Olmedo, faculty member of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities on her achievement as the author of a paper published in the Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development, a Q2 Scopus-indexed journal.

The paper titled "Language Encounters in Public Parks: Mapping the Linguistic Landscape of Davao City, Philippines" examines how multilingual signage in public parks reflects sociocultural diversity and shapes community interaction. Findings reveal that top-down signs are standardized and regulatory, while bottom-up signs are informal and diverse, displayed in English, Cebuano, Filipino, Spanish, and Japanese, serving both informational and symbolic functions.

This achievement highlights MSU-General Santos' commitment to advancing excellence in research on language, identity, and cultural representation. This paper is available at https://doi.org/10.53899/spjrd.v30i2.1289

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰—The Quality Assurance Department focals of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, together with the Dean, Department Chairpersons, and Graduate School Coordinators, are convening a Risk & Opportunity Management Workshop, led by College QA focal Prof. Jun Rex Halique of the Political Science Department, in preparation for ISO accreditation.

𝐀 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐀 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

We have finally marked the first year of Atty. Shidik T. Abantas, MDM, LLM as the 7th Chancellor of General Santos, a year defined by progress, purpose, and unwavering commitment to elevating the university.

As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to more years of shared aspirations and steadfast pursuit of fostering excellence for the next generations of Iskolar ng Bayan.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐞𝐞!

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

November 21-23, 2025, Norman Ralph B. Isla, DComm, our Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services and Faculty member of English Department, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, presented his paper titled: “Who is Kogito Choko in the Novels of Kenzaburo Oe: Author’s Introspection on Healing the Inner Child,” and won the 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 in the 15th International Conference on Languages, Literature and Linguistics at 𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗬𝗢, 𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡.

Beside from the award, he also received a Certificate of Commendation as Session Chair facilitating the Session on Character Analysis and Evaluation of Literary Works.

In their category Character Appreciation and Cultural Communication, Prof. Mikie Nishiyama of Tokyo Healthcare University, led the judging panel and praised Prof. Isla for his communication skills and on how organized and profound the short presentation was.

We in the OVCSAS are always proud of you!

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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

November 21-23, 2025, Norman Ralph B. Isla, DComm, our Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services and Faculty member of English Department, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, presented his paper titled: “Who is Kogito Choko in the Novels of Kenzaburo Oe: Author’s Introspection on Healing the Inner Child,” and won the 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 in the 15th International Conference on Languages, Literature and Linguistics at 𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗬𝗢, 𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡.

Beside from the award, he also received a Certificate of Commendation as Session Chair for facilitating the Session on Character Analysis and Evaluation of Literary Works.

In their category Character Appreciation and Cultural Communication, Prof. Mikie Nishiyama of Tokyo Healthcare University, led the judging panel and praised Prof. Isla for his communication skills and on how organized and profound the short presentation was.

We in the OVCSAS are always proud of you!

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𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!

The CSSH community proudly congratulates 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗠. 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗿, 𝗠𝗔𝗘𝗗, faculty member of the Department of Filipino, and his collaborator, Dr. Ellene Rose A. Oliva from the Professional Schools, University of Mindanao – Davao City, for their recent publication in the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 (𝗪𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗥), 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟴, 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟬𝟭 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱).

Their article, titled “𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰,” explores the lived experiences of students navigating online Filipino language learning amid the COVID-19 crisis. The study identifies key issues such as limited internet access, lack of technological resources, and reduced motivation, while highlighting students’ resilience through adaptive coping strategies and self-directed learning.

By addressing barriers to quality education and promoting inclusive learning environments, this research aligns with the global call for equitable and resilient educational systems in the spirit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This achievement reinforces CSSH’s commitment to advancing the university’s global academic footprint through impactful and socially responsive research.

Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.1.3696

𝗖𝗦𝗦𝗛 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!

The CSSH community proudly congratulates 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗕. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼, faculty member of the Department of History, and his graduate research adviser 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗩. 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗼, for their recent publication in PANTAO: International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2025), a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Article Title:

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗞𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗮: 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆”

This historical study delves into the life and role of Sukeichi Kuroda, a Japanese intelligence officer linked to the Japanese occupation of Southern Mindanao. Drawing on oral histories, documentary analysis, and local narratives, the research reconstructs a forgotten chapter of General Santos City’s wartime past—bridging personal memory and national history.

Anchored on qualitative historical inquiry, this work contributes to preserving local memory and advancing historical scholarship in Mindanao. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through cultural preservation and historical awareness.

Mabuhay ang mga Mananaliksik ng Bayan!

𝗖𝗦𝗦𝗛 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗣!🎉

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) proudly celebrates 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐁. 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services and a faculty member of the English Department, for being inducted as an 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 of the 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗣).

Dr. Isla took his oath of membership on October 13, 2025, during the NRCP Associate Members’ Oathtaking Ceremony held via Zoom Conference.

This milestone reflects the CSSH faculty’s shared commitment to advancing research and scholarship in the humanities, and underscores Dr. Isla’s dedication to fostering academic excellence.

Congratulations, Dr. Isla! Your CSSH family is proud of your achievement!

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐀 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

Quality Assurance Management Services Office (QuAMSO) proudly congratulates the College of Social Sciences and Humanities: Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies and Institute of Islamic, Arabic, and International Studies: Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Shariah for achieving their Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) from CHED!

This significant achievement is a testament to the seamless collaboration between CHED Region XII, led by Dr. Rody P. Garcia, MDM, JD, and our university's leadership: Chancellor Atty. Shidik T. Abantas, MDM, LLM, and Vice Chancellor Dr. Mishell D. Lawas. Our deepest appreciation also goes to the dedicated teams: Dean Dr. Mario J. Aguja, BALCS Coordinator, Dr. Regie Amamio; Acting Dean Dr. Mohammad Nashief Disomimba, IS Chairperson, Ms. Asnaira Sarip, MA and their faculty and staff from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and Institute of Islamic, Arabic, and International Studies. This collaborative spirit not only elevates our programs to national standards but also propels MSU forward in its pursuit of global ranking and academic excellence!

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | Vanguards’ Bakunawa-inspired motif wins Intrams 2025 Parade Competition

The Vanguards of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) blazed the streets in a stunning display of creativity and symbolism, capturing the championship in the Intramurals 2025 Parade Competition at Mindanao State University – General Santos. From a modest sixth-place finish last year to this year’s grand triumph, the Vanguards’ performance marked a remarkable ascent—dethroning the defending champions, the Wizards from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM)—in a spectacle that married discipline, artistry, and storytelling.

FULL STORY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/IntramuralsParade2025