Sports Development Office of MSU-Maguindanao

The Sports Development Office family is excited to work with you and achieve greater heights for our institution.

The MSU–Maguindanao College of Fisheries extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Ramjie Y. Odin on his designation as the Vice Chancellor for the newly established Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Development (OVCSSD), pursuant to BOR Resolution No. 121, s. 2026.

May his leadership be guided by wisdom, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, as he serve the MSU–Maguindanao community.

MSU–Maguindanao takes a strategic step in strengthening its research and innovation landscape with the approval of BOR Resolution No. 122, s. 2026, formally restructuring the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) into the 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗢𝗩𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘).

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Global Engagement (OVCRISE) is established as a strategic transformation of the University’s research leadership, positioning it as a key driver of MSU–Maguindanao’s vision to become a premier innovative center of development in the region. This realignment reflects a strong investment in organizational effectiveness, ensuring higher accountability standards, accelerating the uptake of innovation, and strengthening international partnerships.

As part of this modernization, the University adopts a clearer and more focused structure by separating research and extension functions. OVCRISE will lead knowledge creation and innovation systems, providing clearer strategic direction, clearer governance, and stronger ex*****on as the University’s research ecosystem grows.

The OVCRISE is mandated to oversee the University’s advanced knowledge generation, technology commercialization, and internationalization efforts. It will focus on translating research into high-impact policies, securing and managing intellectual property, and elevating the University’s global standing through cross-border collaborations, international grants, and academic rankings.

This mandate serves as the University’s central engine for research and innovation, driving competitive grants, ensuring compliance with and adherence to ethical standards, strengthening publication output, protecting and commercializing intellectual property, and building strong global linkages. This restructuring establishes a clear and efficient pipeline: from knowledge creation and innovation to sustainability metrics and global engagement, positioning MSU–Maguindanao for greater impact both nationally and internationally.

Congratulations Dr. Yashier Kasan! Your SDO Family is proud of you.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝!

Congratulations to Dr. 𝗬𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗧. 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 and co-authors for publishing the paper titled “𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘈𝘛𝘏-𝘍𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴”, in Journal of 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻), a Q4 Scopus-indexed Journal.

This study examined the challenges faced by physical education teachers in implementing Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness (PATH-Fit), the new tertiary physical education curriculum in the Philippines. Using a qualitative design, data were gathered from five PE teachers through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.

Findings revealed five key challenges: inadequate instructional references, insufficient instructional time, lack of training and retooling, unavailability of equipment and materials, and limited administrative support and guidance. The study highlights the need for strategic interventions to improve the effective implementation of the PATH-Fit curriculum in higher education.

MSU - Maguindanao headed by Chancellor Bai Hejira Sinsuat Macalandong-Limbona remains steadfast in advancing research and publication initiatives of the University.

See link: DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v20i2.23289

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊| The 𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 was successfully held on April 11–13, 2026, at MSU-MCEST in Maigo, Lanao del Norte. Presided over by MSUSAA Overall Chairperson 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐀. 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫 and co-chaired by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀. 𝐀𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, the gathering brought together Sports Directors from across the MSU System.

Proudly representing MSU-Maguindanao were 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐓. 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐤, Director of the Sports Development Office, and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐨 𝐆. 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐤, BPEd Program Coordinator. Key agenda items included the MSUSAA Unity Games, preparations for MSU-Marawi as host of MSUSAA 2026, revisions to the Games Manual of Operation, and the organization’s strategic Road Map.

At the heart of this initiative and participation is the unwavering commitment and dedication of our visionary Chancellor, 𝐁𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐞𝐣𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐌. 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚, who champions not just academic excellence but the holistic development of every MSU-Maguindanao student. Her firm belief in sports engagement and empowerment continues to create pathways for our student-athletes to grow in discipline, leadership, and resilience.

𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦.

Alhamdulillah our dear Chancellor!

Today, we honor Chancellor Bai Hejira Nefertiti M. Limbona, a Muslim woman leader whose work has elevated MSU–Maguindanao. Under her guidance, the University has evolved into a vital institution, serving as a cornerstone for academic growth, a culture of peace, inclusive development, and strengthening the people it serves.

You have shown us that leadership is not only about direction, but about compassion, integrity, and the courage to rise for others.

To more lives transformed, and more communities uplifted!

Alhamdulillah for another year, Chancellor Bai Hejira!

LOOK: Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC) Chairperson Dr. Arsalan Diamaoden personally turned over cash assistance amounting P500,000.00 to Little League Philippines-BARMM today March 17, in Cotabato City.

The cash assistance was received by Head of Delegation Coach Richel Parreno and Professor Yasser Kasan.

This initiative forms part of the Bangsamoro Sports Commission’s continuing efforts to empower local athletes and ensure their readiness to compete at higher levels, further promoting sports development across the Bangsamoro region.

Panalo ang Manlalarong Bangsamoro!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫. 𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐓. 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 2026 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐔𝐒𝐀.

Dr. Yashier is the first ever Maguindanaon umpire from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to reach the international level of umpiring.

Last July 2025, he served as an umpire during the Little League Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Tournament held in Taipei.
Now, he will represent our country again as an umpire in the World Series in the United States.

"From home plate to the world stage. Being selected as a World Series umpire is more than an honor — it’s proof that passion, discipline, and faith open doors. I carry the flag of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with pride. Thank you to everyone who believed in me — this one’s for our community." Dr. Hadji Kasan stated.

His passion, hard work, and dedication continues bring great pride and honor to the Philippines and Bangsamoro community.

𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗣

MSU-Maguindanao took an active role in the 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, held on January 8–9, 2026, in Cotabato City duly spearheaded by the 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. The university’s engagement is firmly anchored on the vision of 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗷𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗠. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮, who champions sports as a priority sector for youth empowerment, talent development, and regional pride in the Bangsamoro. Chancellor Limbona underscores that sports must be accessible, inclusive, and intentionally developed to build discipline, leadership, and community cohesion among Bangsamoro youth.

Guided by this mandate, MSU-Maguindanao was represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, SDO Coaches and Trainers Coordinator, who joined stakeholders from Cotabato State University (CotSU), BARMM ministries and agencies, the Schools Divisions of Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte, and various sports clubs and organizations. The university contributed to discussions assessing the current state of sports, identifying gaps, and proposing strategies aligned with the needs of athletes, schools, and local communities.

The workshop centered on three key processes—sports reality scanning, sports development analysis, and prioritization of programs—each culminating in the presentation of outputs to guide planning. The resulting recommendations will shape a coordinated and sustainable Bangsamoro Sports Development Plan for 2026–2030.

With strong leadership from MSU-Maguindanao and active collaboration among regional partners, the Bangsamoro is moving toward a more unified and purposeful approach to sports development—one that cultivates excellence, promotes participation, and empowers the next generation of champions.

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦: 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Under the steadfast leadership and unwavering support of 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗷𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗠. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮, the MSU-Maguindanao Sports Development Office proudly participated in the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 held on November 6–7, 2025, at MSU-Main Campus, Marawi City. Her visionary commitment to elevating sports within MSU-Maguindanao empowers our initiatives and strengthens our engagement in platforms that promote athletic excellence, peacebuilding, and youth development. Represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗝. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘇 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿, our office joined stakeholders and sports leaders from across Mindanao for this transformative event.

The summit emphasized Mindanao’s vast potential in sports and reaffirmed the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) dedication to expanding development programs in the region. In this event, organizers created a strategic space to address the unique challenges of Mindanao’s sports environment, strengthen partnerships among the PSC, LGUs, HEIs, and the Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC), and promote mental well-being as an essential component of high-performance athletics. The event also highlighted inclusive sports leadership, particularly the empowerment of women athletes, aligning with the PSC’s “Sports for All Development” agenda.

Key highlights included the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the PSC and MSU-Marawi, and between the PSC and the Bangsamoro Sports Commission. Plenary sessions featured best practices in sports psychology, women’s leadership in sports, coaching through the “𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺, 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩” approach, and effective management of a National Sports Association (NSA) with a focus on karate. A collaborative workshop further strengthened the region’s strategic vision by identifying sports development priorities tailored to Mindanao’s diverse communities.