News and Updates

In line with its commitment to advancing ethical, responsible, and high-quality research, the university, through its Research Ethics Committee (REC), successfully conducted a 3-Day Basic Research Ethics Training Workshop, held at Seafoods Restaurant, in this city from July 21 to 23, this year.

University officials have collaborated with higher education leaders, administrators, policymakers, faculty members, researchers, extension practitioners, and development partners in the 2026 PASUC Annual Convention and General Assembly at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City from July 13 to 15, this year.

Under the leadership of University President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) welcomed a courtesy visit from representatives of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following the June 28, this year landing of two military helicopters within the University campus. The visit highlighted the shared commitment of both institutions to transparency, accountability, and strengthened inter-agency coordination.

Commission on Higher Education – Commissioner Dr. Michelle Aguilar-Ong acknowledged the hard work and resilience to finish the tertiary level of education, among graduates, highlighting solo-parents, persons with disabilities, working students, and the firsts in the family to graduate.

112 Doctorate and Master’s graduates across various fields, and 128 PEC Program completers of Batch 2026 were honored during the 108th Commencement Exercises of the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, celebrating perseverance, pride and purpose, held at the Palacio Del Sur on May 19, this year.

Senior High School Laboratory – Class Valedictorian Althea R. Caranain, shared her resilience and dedication to finishing her education amidst silent battles, during the recently concluded 108th Commencement Exercises on May 16, this year.

Student academic and non-academic awardees were respectively honored, recognizing their excellent minds and brilliant contributions to the esteemed polytechnic university in Zamboanga Peninsula, during the University-wide Recognition Day among the graduating students held at the ZPPSU gymnasium on March 15.

Another milestone and history for the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University as it officially broke ground on its very first student dormitory, led by the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, on March 27.
As the first of its kind among States, Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and even private campuses nationwide, this six-storey dormitory — equipped with modern facilities and well-designed spaces — can offer a comfortable home for up to 600 of its total student population.

Following the immense preparation of the university for the upcoming WorldSkills Western Mindanao 2026, students from the different colleges, senior high school, and extension campuses in the region convened for the Inter-University Worlds Skills Olympics as the major highlight of the ZPPSU 121st Founding Anniversary held at the main campus, this month.

As the National Women’s Month 2026 is about to conclude, the Gender and Development Office of the university have recognized the ‘Babaylans’ for their exemplary contributions to women empowerment and leadership, held at the gymnasium last March 26, this year.