MSU at Naawan Office of the Student Welfare

07/04/2026

Graduating students and others interested see this and come tomorrow please👍

07/04/2026

𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞

The Army Recruitment Office Mindanao will conduct a Philippine Army Recruitment Information Drive at Mindanao State University at Naawan

This activity aims to provide valuable information on career opportunities in the Philippine Army, including the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Candidate Soldier Course (CSC), as well as the qualifications, application process, and benefits of military service.

👥 Who should attend:

All MSUN graduating students (required to participate)
Other interested individuals across Misamis Oriental who wish to explore career opportunities in the Philippine Army are also welcome to join

📍 Venue: MSUN Training and Students' Activity Center
📅 Date: April 8, 2026 ; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We encourage everyone to take part in this informative session and discover the opportunities that await in serving the nation.

For guidance and further details, check this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdcv9ty9

Thank you.

26/03/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐊𝐎𝐓-𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤s 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

Despite a cold and rainy morning, the Office of the Student Welfare (OSW) successfully conducted the PUKOT-Fed Food Pack Distribution for students of Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) on March 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The activity, implemented as part of the program’s official quarterly rollout, was conducted in three waves to ensure an organized and systematic distribution. The first wave distributed 86 food packs, followed by 66 food packs in the second wave, and 172 food packs in the third wave, bringing the total number of distributed food packs to 324.

The Office of the Student Welfare extends its heartfelt appreciation to its generous sponsors and partners whose invaluable support made this initiative possible. Their commitment and generosity played a significant role in ensuring that the needs of the students were met, especially during challenging weather conditions.

The activity was spearheaded by the Office of the Student Welfare under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services (OVCSAS). The smooth implementation of the program was made possible through the leadership of the Director of the Office of the Student Welfare, the Director of the Office of Student Institutional Programs and Services, and the coordinated efforts of the office staff.

The PUKOT-Fed initiative continues to serve as a meaningful response to student needs, transforming a rainy day into an opportunity for support, relief, and strengthened community engagement within the MSUN campus.

26/03/2026

📢 CUT-OFF ANNOUNCEMENT: PUKOT-Fed Rice Distribution 🌾

Please be informed that the PUKOT-Fed Rice Distribution at the Office of the Student Welfare (OSW) is now officially closed.

The distribution has reached its limited stock capacity. We sincerely thank everyone who participated.

Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the next schedule of distribution.

Thank you for your understanding.

📢 HAPPENING NOW: PUKOT-Fed Rice Distribution 🌾

The PUKOT-Fed Rice Distribution is currently ongoing today, March 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the Office of the Student Welfare (OSW).

All students residing in dormitories and boarding houses are eligible to avail of the rice assistance.

Distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis, until stocks last.

Thank you!

25/03/2026

19/03/2026

𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐟𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The spirit of unity and inclusivity continued as the second Iftar gathering was successfully held on March 18, 2026, at the New Naawan Municipal Hall. The event brought together students, university officials, and local government representatives in a shared celebration of the holy month of Ramadan.

The program formally commenced with a warm welcome and acknowledgment of guests delivered by the Director of the Office of the Student Welfare, Assoc. Prof. Juvy S. Arjona. In her opening message, she expressed gratitude to all attendees and emphasized the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
In her expressed message, MSUN Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa highlighted the university’s commitment to inclusivity, stressing that Muslim students are valued not only within the campus but also in the wider community. She underscored the administration’s efforts to ensure that the observance of Ramadan remains meaningful and spiritually enriching, while encouraging unity and cultural understanding among students.
The Iftar proper commenced with a prayer, marking the breaking of the fast, followed by the sharing of a communal meal. The gathering reflected the essence of Ramadan through a simple yet meaningful celebration of faith, gratitude, and fellowship.

During the program, Naawan Vice Mayor Allan B. Roa delivered a message of appreciation, recognizing the university’s initiative in fostering cultural sensitivity and strengthening ties between the academic institution and the local government.

In addition, Supreme Student Council President Mr. Frances B. Maliao conveyed his message of support, affirming that Muslim students are always welcome and valued within the student body. He emphasized openness to diversity and the importance of mutual respect among students of different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Meanwhile, Muslim Student Association President Motalib Arumpac expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the university administration, sponsors, and all participants for their collective efforts in ensuring the success of the event. He noted that initiatives such as the Iftar gathering not only deepen spiritual connections during Ramadan but also promote camaraderie, understanding, and unity among students.

The success of the event was also made possible through the valuable assistance of the Hospitality Management students, headed by Mr. Jewison Ello, together with selected KAABAG members and SSC Officers, who diligently helped in the preparation and set-up of the venue. Their support ensured a well-organized and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

Furthermore, the successful conduct of the Iftar Gathering highlights MSUN’s steadfast dedication to student welfare, cultural awareness, and fostering an inclusive academic community where diversity is valued and embraced.

18/03/2026

𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗜𝗗'𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

In recognition of the forthcoming observance of Eid’lFitr on March 20, 2025, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and as recognized as a regular holiday in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 9177, all Muslim students and employees of Mindanao State University at Naawan are hereby excused from classes and official duties on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to allow them to travel to their respective hometowns and prepare for the celebration with their families.

Faculty members and office heads are requested to extend appropriate consideration and make the necessary academic or work arrangements.

17/03/2026

‎𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐈𝐟𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
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‎𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗢𝗦𝗪), 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 (𝗠𝗦𝗨𝗡) 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.
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‎The event gathered students, faculty members, university officials, and guests in an atmosphere of solidarity and shared reflection. The activity was made possible through the generous support of Mahj Builders, whose sponsorship contributed to the successful implementation of the gathering.
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‎The program formally opened with a welcome message from OSW Director Ma’am Juvy S. Arjona. She expressed her appreciation to the attendees and emphasized the importance of fostering understanding, respect, and inclusivity among students of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. According to her, initiatives such as the Ramadan Iftar serve as meaningful opportunities to strengthen harmony and create a more welcoming environment within the MSUN community.
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‎Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa then delivered her message, encouraging Muslim students to continue participating in the university’s Ramadan activities and to invite more of their peers to join the succeeding Iftar gathering scheduled on March 18. She highlighted the university administration’s commitment to making the observance of Ramadan a memorable and spiritually enriching experience for students.
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‎Following her message, the Iftar proper commenced after a prayer, as food was served to the participants. Students and guests shared the evening meal together in a simple yet heartfelt celebration of faith, fellowship, and cultural appreciation. While some participants were still partaking in the meal, Mahj Builders representative Hosnie Tingaraan delivered a short message of appreciation. He expressed gratitude to the organizers and attendees, particularly acknowledging the leadership and support of Ma’am Arjona and Dr. Roa in making the activity possible.
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‎Meanwhile, Muslim Student Association President Motalib Arumpac extended his sincere thanks to the university administration, sponsors, and participants for their collective efforts in ensuring the success of the gathering. He noted that such initiatives not only strengthen spiritual connections during Ramadan but also foster camaraderie and unity among students from different backgrounds.
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‎The successful conduct of the Iftar gathering reflects MSUN’s continuing commitment to student welfare, cultural sensitivity, and the promotion of an inclusive academic environment where diversity is respected and celebrated.

05/03/2026

𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

‎Students and organization representatives gathered at the DARES Audio-Visual Room of Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) on March 4, 2026, for the 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 organized by the Office of Student Welfare (OSW) in partnership with the KAABAG Student Peer Facilitators.

The whole-day activity, aimed to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial mindset and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to develop sustainable and innovative business ideas. The workshop featured 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐳 𝐏. 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐛, 𝐂𝐏𝐀, 𝐌𝐁𝐀, Economic Enterprise and Development Coordinator, as the main resource speaker who led the discussions and guided participants through the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

The program opened with preliminaries and an audio-visual presentation, followed by the opening remarks of 𝙊𝙎𝙒 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐯𝐲 𝐒. 𝐀𝐫𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐑𝐆𝐂. Participants were then energized through an interactive activity facilitated by the KAABAG Student Peer Facilitators, creating an engaging and collaborative learning environment.

Throughout the morning sessions, students explored key topics such as entrepreneurship and opportunity recognition, understanding business models, market analysis, and developing competitive strategies. 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙚-𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁. 𝐔𝐲, 𝐌𝐏𝐀, also shared an inspiring message, reminding participants that “𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚.”

She emphasized that student-led enterprises should not only focus on profitability but should also aim to create meaningful and long-term impact within the community.

In the afternoon session, 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬-𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐛, 𝐑𝐅𝐏, joined the workshop to guide participants through the fundamentals of effective pitching. Student organizations and individual participants presented and discussed their proposed business plans and innovative ideas for the upcoming year. The pitching session provided a valuable opportunity for students to confidently articulate their concepts while receiving constructive insights and feedback to further refine their proposals.

The activity concluded with the final presentation of business plans and a photo opportunity, marking a successful and enriching learning experience for all participants. The workshop served as a meaningful platform for empowering student leaders to transform their ideas into viable and impactful entrepreneurial initiatives.

03/03/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

This Women’s Month, we proudly honor the remarkable women of Mindanao State University at Naawan who lead with strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to service.

We celebrate the inspiring leadership of University Chancellor 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂. 𝐑𝐨𝐚 and the steadfast guidance of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services Ma’am 𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁. 𝐔𝐲, 𝐌𝐏𝐀, whose commitment continues to shape a student-centered, empowering academic community.

We also recognize the hardworking women across the offices under 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 — whose daily efforts, quiet resilience, and genuine care create safe spaces, nurture growth, and champion student welfare.

This month, we honor your leadership, your heart for service, and the impact you make in every life you touch. Happy Women’s Month! 💜

Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!

26/02/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐬: 𝐌𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗢𝗦𝗪), 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗔𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗚 – 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝗜𝗙𝗥𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

OSW Director Juvy S. Arjona opening the program with a welcome message, framing the discussion as a crucial part of the university’s role in student development. It was a call to move from simply experiencing love to understanding its responsibilities.

The first speaker, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗. 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 kicked off the discourse by charting the evolution of courtship. He contrasted the era of handwritten letters and landline calls with today’s algorithm-driven matches, posing a critical question to the students: How much do we really know about the person behind the profile? He stressed that while technology has made connecting easier, it has also created new vulnerabilities. "𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿," he told the students, “𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆." He urged them to become digitally literate detectives of their own lives, guarding personal information, verifying identities before trusting, and understanding the permanence of their online actions.

Following the first session, Arleen B. Uy, MPA, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Services, delivered an inspirational message reminding the students that love must always be grounded in responsibility. “𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲,” she stated, reinforcing the core message of the event.

Dr. Chardine Ganancial-Roa continued the discussion with “𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀,” focusing on consent, legal accountability, and emotional well-being. She also tackled the concept of "𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀""—those ambiguous digital entanglements that often lack definition. She warned that the convenience of a click can easily lead to danger, emphasizing that consent is the non-negotiable foundation of any relationship. It must be clear, voluntary, and enthusiastic, she explained, linking it directly to Philippine laws like the Safe Spaces Act and the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act. Her message was clear: the digital world has real-world consequences and managing one’s emotions and setting firm boundaries are acts of self-preservation.

In her closing reflection, Arjona offered a powerful realization: while the event declared that love knows no bound, true love must, in fact, recognize boundaries. She concluded that love grounded in respect, consent, and responsibility is the kind that protects one’s dignity and future.

Love, in its truest sense, she concluded, is not about limitless abandon, but about responsibility, respect, and the courage to define what you will and will not accept. For the students of MSUN, the event served as a powerful lesson for a generation navigating matters of the heart in a digital age: that the strongest love is one grounded in self-worth and clearly drawn lines.

19/02/2026

Celebrating the Month of Love this February 19th—today is Confession Day!

SEND KIND WORDS ANONYMOUSLY 💌

𝙎𝙀𝙉𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝘿 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝙊𝙉𝙔𝙈𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙇𝙔💌

In celebration of FEBRUARY — the Month of Love, KAABAG - Student Peer Facilitators invite everyone to share kind words anonymously.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲?
This is your safe space. Send appreciation, encouragement, gratitude, or silent confessions — all anonymously. Because 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 is not only romance, it’s kindness, respect, and heartfelt words.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀. ✨

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