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The Notre Dame of Marbel University Electrical Engineering Students’ Association (NDMU-EESA) brought pride to the university after securing a championship title and a first runner-up finish at the IIEE RCSC Southern Mindanao Region (SMR) Regional Student Congress Vol. 21, held on October 23, 2026, at the University of Mindanao – Matina Campus. Showcasing their technical knowledge, analytical abilities, and teamwork, the NDMU-EESA delegates emerged as champions in the 25th Reg

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Demonstrating how academic innovation can translate into real-world impact, graduates of the Master in Information Technology (MIT) program of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) developed a software engineering project that has since been deployed as a digital licensing system of the Department of Health (DOH) – Center for Health Development SOCCSKSARGEN. The project, titled E-Lisensiya: Digitizing Facility Accreditation Through Improved E

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Bringing local history and cultural heritage into the digital age, a Bachelor of Science in Information developed KoroAR: A Mobile Augmented Reality Museum for Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Koronadal City, an innovative mobile application designed to make the city’s cultural identity more accessible, interactive, and engaging. Developed by Charles Luke S. Templonuevo in 2026 under the Computer Studies Department of the College of Engineer

Three faculty members from Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) were invited to serve as members of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office XII (CHEDRO XII). They participated in the Orientation on ETEEAP, Micro-Credentials and Open Distance e-Learning (ODel) for CHEDRO XII Personnel and RQAT Members cum Capacity-Building on the Assessment Too

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) continues to strengthen its commitment to research excellence and academic collaboration as its representatives participate in the Research Proposal Development and Science Communication Academy – Phase II: Research Proposal Mentoring Bootcamp, held on October 19–20, 2026, at Bukidnon State University in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Representing NDMU are Dr. Michelle F. Capistrano, CPA, Dean of the College of Business, Governance and Accou

Graduate School MS Chemistry students of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), together with Dr. Noemi Silva and the Center for Peace and Community Extension, conducted a community engagement activity on 12 September 2026 at the Indigenous Learning School in Sitio Tinuos, Barangay Takunel, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. The activity focused on validating indigenous medicinal plants, identifying additional plants known by community members, promoting medicinal-plant gardening, a

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), through its Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office, successfully conducted the Gender Leadership Seminar-Workshop – Phase 1 on October 10–11, 2026, at the NDMU Tupi Farm and Retreat Center. Guided by the theme “Nurturing Marist Student Gender Advocates as Servant Leaders Through an Inclusive Lens,” the two-day gathering brought together student gender advocates from Sofia Arise, CHADA, and KaBay for reflection, learning, and solidar

Faculty members from the College of Business, Governance and Accountancy (CBGA) of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), representing the Business Administration and Hospitality Management departments, conducted a benchmarking visit to the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) on October 13, 2026. The visit focused on identifying best practices in business incubation, strengthening industry linkages, and exploring opportunities to enhance student development. The delegation

The Marist Youth Global Network continues its preparations for the International Marist Youth Gathering (IMYG) 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together the different regions and branches of the Marist Family in a shared journey toward this significant global gathering of young people. The opening meeting of the Network was graced by the presence of Br. Peter Carroll, FMS, Superior General of the Marist Brothers, whose presence affirmed the importance of young people in t

KORONADAL CITY — Guided by the theme “Beyond the Classroom: Learning with Purpose, Serving with Heart, Creating Impact,” the College of Business, Governance, and Accountancy (CBGA) of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) formally launched its Business Administration Service-Learning Program on September 24, 2026, at the SMC Hall. The Business Administration Service-Learning Program is an academic-community extension initiative established by NDMU through its Business Admini

KORONADAL CITY — Student-entrepreneurs from the Business Administration and Hospitality Management Departments of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) brought their business ideas to life during CBALIGYAANAY 2026: Student-Entrepreneurs Bazaar, held from September 26 to 30, 2026, in line with the City of Koronadal Charter Anniversary and Negosyo Festival. The event formally opened with an opening prayer, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, South Cotaba

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) achieved a remarkable double victory at DevTalk Mindanao 2026, with two Marista students emerging as champions in their respective categories and securing berths in the upcoming national finals. Representing NDMU in the English Medium category, Krizna Zynne T. Camilo, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, was crowned Champion under the mentorship of Aldrin Juanico. In the Cebuano Medium catego

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly showcased its research capabilities on the international stage as two papers from the Computer Studies Department of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computing (CEAC) were presented virtually during the 13th International Conference on Information Technology, Computer, and Electrical Engineering (ICITACEE 2026), held on September 9–11, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) achieved a remarkable double victory at DevTalk Mindanao 2026, with two Marista students emerging as champions in their respective categories and securing berths in the upcoming national finals. Representing NDMU in the English Medium category, Krizna Zynne T. Camilo, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, was crowned Champion under the mentorship of Aldrin Juanico. In the Cebuano Medium catego

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) President Br. Eugene Pius R. Tajo, FMS was honored with the prestigious Pro Deo et Patria Award during the 2026 Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Convention, held from September 22 to 25, 2026, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. The Pro Deo et Patria Award is among the highest recognitions conferred by CEAP, honoring individuals whose lives and work exemplify ou

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly celebrates another milestone in academic excellence as all 13 Marist graduates who took the September 2026 Registered Social Worker Licensure Examination successfully passed, earning a remarkable 100% overall passing rate. Further elevating this achievement, NDMU was recognized as Top 1 among the Top Performing Schools in the Philippines, reaffirming the University's commitment to delivering quality professional education grounde

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - In pursuit of greater internationalization and meaningful global engagement, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) conducted a benchmarking visit with Ho Chi Minh Open University (HCMOU), Vietnam, on September 14, 2026, opening new pathways for academic collaboration and international partnership. Wilter C. Friales, Vice President for External Affairs, and Dr. Joan P. Palma, Vice President for Academics of Notre Dame of Marbel University, pose for

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Team South Cotabato–Myanmar emerged as the Champion in the CHED XII Get to Know ASEAN Video Competition during the ASEAN Month Celebration 2026 Culmination Program organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office XII. The competition brought together participating higher education institutions from across SOCCSKSARGEN, which were grouped and assigned different ASEAN member states—excluding the Philippines—to represent thr

KORONADAL CITY — Reaffirming its commitment to equity, access, and social justice, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) took concrete action to build fairer learning spaces through a hands-on curriculum workshop at the Alumni Center on September 4, 2026. Organized by the Gender and Human Development (GaHD) Office, the seminar-workshop, titled "Crafting a Syllabus Using the Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Lens: Facilitating a Fair and Inclusive Le

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) faculty are advancing their research and development capabilities through a two-day capacity-building program, September 3-4, 2026, under the Research and Development Leadership (RDLead) Program of the Department of Science and Technology–National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP), with Engr. Febus Reidj G. Cruz as the RD Leader. The training gathered 39 faculty researchers from across NDMU, including 26 from the College of