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𝗭𝗣𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 | University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral convened all officials, faculty and staff to discuss measures aimed at strengthening campus safety, security protocols, and institutional roles and responsibilities, held at the University Gymnasium, August 20.

Dr. Cabral underscored that the university safety is a shared responsibility. Also, he reminded all the teachers that students should be heard, helped, and protected.

Police Captain Arnel S. Cabanlong, Station Commander of Zamboanga City Police Office - Station 13, served as the Resource Person and provided insights on proper coordination with law enforcement agencies, preparedness, prevention, and appropriate responses during security concerns and threats.

The meeting reaffirms ZPPSU's commitment to promoting safe and secure university environment, fostering the well-being of the students and personnel, and upholding the value of every human life.

𝐙𝐏𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | Per Zamboanga City government, classes at all levels remain suspended to give way for the conduct of campus-wide anti-dengue measures amid the dengue epidemic declaration in the city on Thursday, August 20.

The suspension is also due to the high heat index which hits extreme caution level per latest PAGASA bulletin.

ZPPSU Main Campus — All face-to-face classes are cancelled and will shift to online or asynchronous mode.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

𝐃𝐑. 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐂. 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐀 | Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, together with the Department of Education — Region 9 officials, welcomed DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara during his visit to Zamboanga City, following the recent incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒛 𝑪𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂ñ𝒐𝒔, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑶𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒂!

The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) warmly celebrates the life and the leadership of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena.

Your exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to Higher Education serve as an inspiration to the entire ZPPSU community.

As you mark another year, we wish you good health, continued success, and lasting happiness.

𝐙𝐏𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | By order of University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral and pursuant to the directive of the City Government of Zamboanga suspending face-to-face classes today, August 19,2026, and in light of the tragic shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the University joins the community in mourning the lives lost., please be guided accordingly:

ZPPSU Main Campus — All face-to-face classes are cancelled and will shift to online or asynchronous mode.

All student activities are hereby cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

𝐙𝐏𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | In response to recent incidents and 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, enhanced security measures are now being implemented across the campus. The University assures the ZPPSU community and the public of its continued commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly campus environment.

All students, employees, visitors, and stakeholders are encouraged to comply with security protocols and remain vigilant at all times.

The safety, security, and protection of the entire ZPPSU community remain the University’s highest priority.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and deepest sympathy to the entire Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) community following the shooting incident that transpired on August 18, 2026.

𝐙𝐏𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | By order of University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral and pursuant to the directive of the City Government of Zamboanga today, August 17, 2026, suspending face-to-face classes at all levels due to the excessive heat index, please be guided accordingly:

ZPPSU Main Campus — All face-to-face classes are cancelled and will shift to online or asynchronous mode.

EPDU Campuses — May likewise shift to asynchronous classes, subject to the official advisories of their respective LGUs.

All student activities are hereby cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date.

Stay safe and hydrated!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Feliz Cumpleaños, Dr. Roy L. Valesco

The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) family joins the entire Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology community in celebrating your special day. We deeply appreciate your leadership and your strong commitment to innovation, research, and academic excellence.

May this birthday bring you joy, good health, and continued success in all your endeavors.