CFAS Student Council

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𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗮𝘆

MARAWI CITY — The Mindanao State University College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (MSU-CFAS) has officially modernized its research capabilities following the full delivery of a ₱1-million equipment outlay this February. The procurement features high-specification tools designed for the "current profiling" and bathymetric mapping of Lake Lanao. Among the new assets are echo sounders, underwater GoPro cameras, and three complete sets of professional scuba diving gear, all of which have undergone rigorous inspection and orientation in collaboration with the university’s Property and Budget divisions.

Central to this modernization is the Cyprinids Research Project, a vital initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This partnership underscores the national importance of preserving Lake Lanao’s endemic species. To ensure the sustainability of this significant investment, the college has integrated comprehensive insurance, warranties, and calibration services into the procurement package. These safeguards are essential given the critical nature of the equipment, which includes parameter sensors used to monitor pH levels and chlorophyll—vital indicators of water quality that directly influence local fish populations.

Sir Jollymar M. Capistrano, MFM, RFP, who was instrumental in the realization of this project, emphasized that these high-spec tools are already being deployed, with "refresher" training sessions underway to ensure all data collected remains accurate and scientifically sound.

Beyond faculty-led research, the new laboratory and field tools are being positioned as a resource for the entire university community. The college has announced that the equipment is open to thesis advisees, graduate students, and even collaborators from any entities it can and should cater to. By opening access to these specialized tools, MSU-CFAS aims to foster an interdisciplinary environment where students and researchers from various relevant fields can contribute to the preservation of the region’s aquatic resources.

The ongoing assessment project is scheduled to span two years, reaching its conclusion in February 2027. Researchers, supported by the data and technical oversight provided by Sir Jollymar M. Capistrano, stressed that the project follows a strict "due process" that cannot be rushed, as the ultimate goal is to provide data that benefits the local economy and society without causing adverse harm to the environment. This methodical approach ensures that the final results will offer a reliable blueprint for the sustainable management of Lake Lanao’s delicate ecosystem.

With the full backing of the University President, the MSU-CFAS faculty expressed deep gratitude for the support that has allowed them to finalize their inventory. "Finally, we can now proceed to assessment with full gears," the faculty representative shared, expressing total confidence in the project's success. As the college moves forward with its fieldwork, the local community can expect guaranteed, evidence-based results that prioritize both environmental health and regional economic stability.

A virtual meeting was successfully concluded to discuss the upcoming events and activities of the College. Guided by purpose and shared leadership, the council continues to plan and prepare initiatives that aim to inspire, engage, and uplift the entire student of CFAS.

Once a CFAS always CFAScinating!

🎓💚 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!💚🎓

Graduating college student ka ba from BARMM?
Baka ito na ang tulong na kailangan mo para makatapos at makamit ang iyong diploma. 💚

The 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, through the 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅 of 𝗠𝗣 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗦𝗵𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗕. 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮, officially opens applications for the 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 for AY 2025–2026.

📌 Layunin ng programang ito na matulungan ang mga graduating students na nangangailangan ng financial assistance upang maipagpatuloy at matagumpay na matapos ang kanilang pag-aaral.

✨ 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦:
• Children of Mujahideen/former combatants
• Indigenous Peoples (IP) members or children
• Students from low-income and marginalized families

📌 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
Applicants must:
✅ Be a resident of BARMM
✅ Be in the final semester of their undergraduate degree
✅ Be enrolled in a recognized HEI within BARMM
✅ Demonstrate financial need
✅ Not be a recipient of any other scholarship program

📄 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
• Accomplished Application Form
• Proof of Enrollment
• Valid Student ID
• Certificate of Indigency/Proof of Financial Need
• Certification of Non-Scholarship Status
• Recommendation Letter (if applicable)

🗓 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗗:
📍 May 6–15, 2026

🔗 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZN4Tskw59oNlUGm3Kh7WH1c-ruucSi-NnS3FZTs6QNiVkNQ/viewform

📂 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 & 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦:
https://bit.ly/ProjectLIFTTemplates

📌 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦:
1️⃣ Download the application form
2️⃣ Fill out and scan the form
3️⃣ 𝗨𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.

💚 Para sa kabataang Bangsamoro na nangangarap makatapos—this is your chance to get and become .

💚🎓

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦!

The CFAS Student Council proudly roars with pride as our very own Baby Sharks, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐄𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌. 𝐀𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳𝐚 (3rd Year) and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐳𝐚 𝐋. 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 (2nd Year), conquer the 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 held last 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

This milestone is more than a pass—it’s proof of grit, excellence, and the unstoppable CFAS spirit. You didn’t just meet the standard, you raised it.

Your victory echoes our commitment to:
𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟒 (Quality Education) and
𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟖 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Producing future-ready, service-driven leaders in fisheries and beyond.

𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂 𝑪𝑭𝑨𝑺, 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑪𝑭𝑨𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈!

The College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and Daluyong joins the celebration of World Tuna Day!

We recognize the ecological and economic importance of tuna in global fisheries. As demand grows, so must our commitment to sustainability, conservation, and science-based management of marine resources.

Two meaningful days well spent🍃

Our Do-Day last Wednesday and Thursday was made possible through the leadership of the Student Council and the strong teamwork of our student staff and faculty. From planning to ex*****on, every effort reflected unity, dedication, and a shared purpose to serve.

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals—Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG , Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)—this initiative highlights how collaboration can create lasting impact.

Truly, when we work together, we build something meaningful.

Once a CFAS always CFAScinating!