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Student leaders from the different organizations of the main and extension campuses of Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University led by President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, attended the 2025 Leadership Summit in Tangub City on February 08. Along with ZPPSU were student leaders from Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) led by OIC-President Mr. Roderick Trio, and Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) headed by OIC-President Dr. Cabral. ZSCMST President Trio, who was also the keynote speaker, affirmed the students to be environmental leaders with purpose. “The world needs leader who does not just speak about change but embody it in their action. The world needs leaders who possess vision, purpose, and passion,” the speaker said. Further, ZPPSU-Supreme Student Council Hon. Jet Ryan Lozano, expressed appreciation to the initiative to convene the different leaders from the three esteemed universities in Mindanao archipelago. “We, the ZPPSU is very thankful for this summit because through this, we can share our best practices and initiatives to other student officers of other SUCs,” Hon. Lozano said. The event was fully supported by Misamis Occidental Governor Hon. Henry S. Oaminal and Ozamis City Mayor Hon. Henry “Indy” Oaminal Jr. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

ZPPSU President, Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, firmly advocated for good and principled leadership during the 2025 Leadership Summit, which empowered student leaders from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, and Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, held on February 9, 2025, at the NMSCST Convention Hall. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) presented its proposed programs and projects during the Regional Development Council IX (RDC IX) Review of Priority Programs and Projects for the FY 2026 Budget, held at the Grand Astoria Hotel on February 5. University President 𝐃𝐫. 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐥, together with the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance Ms. Josephine L. Sulasula, Budget Officer Ms. Zandra Gale Tablante, Supervising Administrative Officer for Finance Ms. Maria Cristina Vergara, and Planning Officer Engr. Edabel Jane Falcasantos presented the university’s major programs and projects. The three (3) key higher education programs proposed include the Higher Education Program, Research Program, and Technical Advisory and Extension Program, with a total budget amounting to PHP 2.6 billion. RDC IX Chairperson Honorable Mayor John Dalipe, along with Maria Felicidad R. Guerrero, RDC IX Acting Vice-Chairperson and NEDA IX OIC-Regional Director, convened the Joint Advisory Committee and Executive Committee for the RDC IX Review of Priority Programs and Projects for the FY 2026 Budget. The event was attended by RDC IX panel members and other concerned agencies and private sectors. The ZPPSU community is expressing deepest gratitude to the administration led by President Cabral, for bridging the proposals to the approving council. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Zamboanga City Volleyball Club (ZCVC) made history after having its debut on PNVF U-21 National Championship snatching the silver. Despite falling short against the well established University of the East Boys Volleyball Team on the championship match, ZCVC showed tenacity and resilience giving a great fight from the first set down to the fourth. This milestone of our youngsters, is an evidence of a well-rounded sports development program of the university and the city. Castillo, Miguel, Javier, Sioting, Manas, together with their head coach Mr. Kerwin Francisco and Asst. Coach Dr. Sammy Paringit, all aimed high in representing our region. Congratulations everyone! #zppsusdo #OneZPPSU

Once again, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University is set to highlight the talents of student-artists, who continue to represent the institution in various contests both in local and national platforms. The opening of the month-long celebration has officially kicked off this morning, which was facilitated by the ZPPSU-Office of the Culture and Arts headed by Ms. Jessamine Andajao and Supreme Student Council Adviser Mr. Marc Jones Barredo and SSC President Hon. Jet Ryan Lozano. Following the commemoration, the SSC has also distributed the ceiling fans among the local student offices of the different colleges. This is in accordance to Presidential Proclamation No. 683 signed in 1991 The #NAM2025 is dubbed, “Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin.” Further, the National Commission on Culture and Arts believes that our nation’s creativity springs forth from the spirit and passion of our talented Filipino people. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

In line with the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 16, s. 2024, which outlines the Revised Dress Code for government workers, employees of Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University complied and featured the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-inspired outfits during the Monday flag ceremony today, February 03. #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation

Office of Culture & Arts | invites everyone to the Opening Ceremony of Arts Month themed as “𝑨𝒏𝒊 𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑫𝒊𝒘𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏” on February 3, 2025, at the ITE Quadrangle and the Culmination Event on February 28, 2025. Join us as we kick off a month-long celebration of creativity, talent, and cultural excellence. #artsmonth2025

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University-Graduate School, in partnership with the Advanced Studies Consortium, Graduate School-Student Organization, and Professional Continuing Education conducted a three-day Executive Course on Mastering Research Writing for Publication in Scopus-Indexed Q1 and Q2 Refereed Journals, held at Astoria Hotel from January 24 to 26, this year. The course will guide participants through the critical stages of research writing and publication, equipping them with the skills needed to produce high-quality research that meets international standards, while supporting their professional growth. Further, this aimed to equip the participants with foundational and advanced academic writing and research publication skills as well as to provide them with the tools necessary to publish in reputable academic journals and avoid predatory outlets. The event was dubbed, “Elevating Scholarly Impact: Mastering the Art of Research Writing for Global Publication.” Dr. Lacap, the resource person, ended the session with confounding words — to do research as a habit and to abide by the research ethics properly. “Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going,” he quoted. The participants were from the West Visayas State University, Mindanao State University-Sulu, Hardan Furigay Colleges Foundation Inc.-Basilan, J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC)- Canuto Campus, Ipil National High School, Sinunuc Elementary School, and ZPPSU students representing the Department of Education IX. Photos ZPPSU-Graduate School #OneZPPSU #TheHeartOfInformation