March 2024

The two-day Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) National Sports Summit Workshop was attended by leaders and coaches from various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), held at the JH Cerilles State College and concluded last March 7, 2024. The summit aimed to promote sustainable sports development across Mindanao and to the entire Philippines. Dr. Rosales, President of JH Cerilles State College, hosted the event, extending strong support for sports and cultural activities and fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and strategies. Moreover, MASTS President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral announced that MASTS 2024 will be hosted by JH Cerilles in September 2024, with the participation of 35 SUCs from Mindanao. Further, Dr. Cabral expressed gratitude to dignitaries, sports directors, and coaches for their unwavering support. Another key speaker, Commissioner Edward L. Hayco of the Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) expressed a strong vision for sports leadership, emphasizing how having supportive coaches who genuinely care can make a big difference for athletes. Comm. Hayco encouraged MASTS institutions to become regional training centers, advancing the national grassroots effort. The representative from the Provincial Government of Pagadian, Mr. Glendel Oyao outlined robust security measures for MASTS 2024 and reaffirmed the province’s steadfast support for sports development. Prof. Elbert “Bong” Atilano Sr. facilitated a parallel session on sports networking, reinforcing the critical role of local government units and legal frameworks in implementing grassroots sports initiatives. On the second day, the summit concluded with an oath-taking ceremony for MASTS Association officers, who solemnly pledged to uphold the core responsibilities and obligations of their roles. #OneZPPSU

Join the movement! Show your support for a world where equality reigns! Throughout March, the PCW invites everyone to join #PurpleFridays. Every Friday, wear something purple to stand alongside women and advocate for their rights. Together, let’s create a future where everyone thrives regardless of gender. #WEcanbeEquALL#PurpleFridays2024

Waving the purple flags of nobility and power as strong women, the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University community commenced the blithesome month-long celebration of the 2024 National Women’s Month, through a purple parade and Juana contests at the ZPPSU Gymnasium on March 04. Some student representatives from the respective colleges joined the Musika Juana (Song Writing Contest) and Juana Dance Competition, expressing stories and cries for equality and inclusivity. This year’s observance is dubbed, “𝙻𝚒𝚙𝚞𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚜 𝚜𝚊 𝙱𝚊𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚜: 𝙺𝚊𝚔𝚊𝚢𝚊𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝙺𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚊𝚒𝚑𝚊𝚗, 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚊𝚢𝚊𝚗!” The event is headed by the ZPPSU-GAD Office Director Prof. Mary Fe Dela Cruz and esteemed staff, together with the respective colleges’ GAD coordinators. Photos ZPPSU-The Industrial Pioneer #𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙕𝙋𝙋𝙎𝙐

Representatives from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) and Bayog Municipal Government in Zamboanga Del Sur, have inked a historic Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the ZPPSU Bayog Campus today, March 4. The signing ceremony, which also inaugurated the Deed of Donation for the 119 thousand square meters, was held at Bayog Municipal Hall. More details and photos to follow…. #OneZPPSU

The Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) has received a significant boost with a 1.5 million pesos grant to strengthen the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Technical Assistance ISO 9000:2015 project. The commitment signing ceremony, hosted at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, signals a major milestone for ZPPSU. Represented by ZPPSU Vice President for Administration and Finance Josephine Sulasula together with Prof. Atika Bidin and Prof. Christine Sisnorio, reaffirming their dedication to cultivating a culture of excellence and efficiency within governmental operations. This substantial grant not only supports the expansion of ISO 9000:2015 standards but also encourages organizations to adopt top-notch quality assurance practices. #OneZPPSU