MMSU Center for Iloko and Amianan Studies

Lecture-forum on Sakadas in the Balikbayan Town of Ilocos Norte

Online version of F. Landa Jocano's books.

📚✨ Exciting News! ✨📚

Launched during the webinar, "𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼" on 19 November 2024, the UP Asian Center is thrilled to release the online version of F. Landa Jocano's works published by the AC. Access these books by scanning the QR code on the photo or via bit.ly/acjocano

Dive into groundbreaking research, insightful analyses, and forward-thinking perspectives that continue to shape the future of Philippine Studies.

[PANPACIFIC LANGUAGE CENTER] [GAWAD F. SIONIL JOSE LITERARY CONTEST]

📣𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒!📣📝

The Literary Writing Contest in Pangasinan and Ilokano languages is held in honor of the prolific Anacbanua, 2001 National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose. This contest aims to provide an avenue for professional and aspiring Pangasinan and Ilokano writers to craft their most remarkable works in their native tongues and give them the recognition they deserve.

For more information, register now at: bit.ly/Registration_GawadFSJ

The MMSU-CAS Department of Social Sciences, in partnership with Magik FM-Laoag and the Rotary Club of Laoag Sunshine, will launch "Tungtongan," an interdisciplinary discussion on public issues, on Friday, September 27, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN.

Join us via Facebook Live for the pilot episode, "Faith or Fraud? The Quiboloy Case, Allegations, and Accountability," and engage with the panel of speakers. A limited number of participants will also be accommodated at the MMSU Center for Flexible Learning.

Intayon, makitungtong!

The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with the UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan of the University of the Philippines, El Colegio de San Luis, A.C., and the Philippine-Mexico Studies Program of UNAM Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), is pleased to invite everyone to the sixth episode of LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MEXICO 2024, a virtual colloquium series on Philippine-Mexico relations, to be held via Zoom on 21 September 2024 at 8:30-10:00 A.M., Philippine time.

The resource speaker, Dr. Jely A. Galang, PhD, Associate Professor of History, Deputy Director, Third World Studies Center, University of the Philippines Diliman, will talk on “After the Mexicans: Social Cleansing, Deportation, and Chinese Vagrants in the Nineteenth-century Philippines."

This colloquium series aims to highlight pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico, spanning from the sixteenth century to the contemporary period. The presentation of Dr. Galang will be in English.

To confirm your attendance, please complete this Google form: bit.ly/Historia-OlvidadaPHMX or scan the QR code in the attached poster. This virtual colloquium series, which will also be streamed live via the Embassy´s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com//streams), aims to highlight pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico from the sixteenth century to the contemporary period.
See you there!

Join us for an inspiring learning experience!

The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII and Regional Social Development Committee (RSDC) XII, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), is inviting YOU to a FREE webinar on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices: Increasing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity.

Date: September 13, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Platform: Zoom (Limited slots available) & FB Livestream (NEDA XII, RDC XII, & NCCA FB Pages)
Register NOW through this link: https://tinyurl.com/cultural-sensitivity

Don't miss this chance to:
Learn about the rich indigenous knowledge systems and practices, engage in meaningful discussions, and be an advocate of cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Earn a certificate of participation (for Zoom and FB Live attendees who complete the post-event evaluation). Limited slots available.

P.S. Can't join via Zoom? We'll also be streaming LIVE on Facebook. See you there!

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗠𝗦𝗨’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
By Rejenlei Karyl M. Fabro

Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis presided over her final flag-raising ceremony as university president on September 2 at the MMSU gymnatorium, prior to officially assuming her new role as Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

In her address, Agrupis highlighted the “fruitful and successful” achievements of the university for 7 years during her term. Among these were how MMSU propelled its way to success as one of the only two 4Qs stars of the state university and colleges in the country; its notable Times Higher Education impact rank; its ISO certification; its international recognition; and how it has produced board exam top notchers and competent professionals.

She also noted how MMSU’s research culture has strengthened through the development of research centers, enhancement of support to researchers, and diversification of the university’s extension and technology transfer approach.

“[I wanted to highlight] how we developed a sustainable student development [and] sports and cultural program that produced not only regional and national champions in sports and multimedia, but also international winners in research, in business teaching, choral competition, culinary exhibitions, among others,” Agrupis remarked on MMSU’s success across various fields.

“Lastly, I wanted to highlight how we boosted the morale of our people through distributed leadership. Such that when talking about MMSU achievements, not only President Agrupis but everyone’s achievement because you are part of the DNA of the MMSU activity team. From [the] administrative council, to the different offices and the whole studentry,” Agrupis added.

Reflecting on her appointment as CHED Commissioner, Agrupis stated that her new role is a continuation of her commitment to the university on a larger stage. She pledged to uphold MMSU’s core values and welfare through her new position with fairness and integrity in her duties while keeping MMSU close to her heart.

The ceremony was attended by students from different colleges, members of the board of regents, faculty and staff, chiefs of office, department chairpersons, administrative council members, and other university officials.

According to Agrupis, this last flag ceremony is different from all the flag ceremonies as it is conducted in the nearly-completed gymnatorium, which her administration has “literally spent years and sweat to construct.” The construction of the building is expected to be finished by next year.

“It is still incomplete, but it has come a long way since we started fighting for it in 2017 as one of our priority infrastructure projects of my administration. This is the biggest and with [a] novel purpose because I wanted to house student activities and other big gatherings in this very special infrastructure. It symbolizes the big dreams that we have for MMSU, dreams that take years to fulfill, but [with] our tenacity we can surely achieve them,” Agrupis added.

Agrupis officially took oath as CHED commissioner at the CHED head office in Quezon City today.

Congratulations, Dr. Shirley A. Agrupis, on your appointment as Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).👏👏👏

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed MMSU President, Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, as Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner, Monday, August 5.

President Agrupis began her presidency in August 1, 2017— spending 7 years as the head of MMSU.

She will be assuming the position of Dr. Aldrin Darilag as one of the four commissioners of the said government agency headed by Dr. Prospero De Vera III. | via Ryand Ugalde