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Dr. Joan P. Palma Receives PAASCU’s James J. Meany Award for serving in Over 10 Accreditation Surveys and Consultative Visits
Pasay City, Philippines — November 14, 2025. The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) bestowed the prestigious James J. Meany Award on Dr. Joan P. Palma in recognition of his outstanding dedication to education and quality assurance in the Philippines. The award highlights Dr. Palma’s selfless commitment to advancing academic excellence across the country. Over the years, he has participated in more than 10 accreditation surve
Nov 15, 2025


DOST and NDMU Launch Joint Research to Boost Childhood Vaccination Rates in South Cotabato
CITY OF KORONADAL, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office XII and Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) have formalized a critical public health partnership to improve childhood immunization coverage in selected areas of South Cotabato. The six-month project, titled “Behavioral and Social Drivers of Childhood Vaccination Among Parents/Caregivers in Selected Low Vaccination Coverage Areas in South Cotabato,” has been awarded a total gra
Nov 13, 2025


NDMU’s Junnylle Czar Montaño Secures Championship in 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz Regional Finals and Will Represent Region 12 in the Nationals
Koronadal City, Philippines — November 2025 A student from Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) emerged as the champion in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Regional Finals , held at Mapa Hall, PSA Region 12 Building, Koronadal City. Junnylle Czar Montaño , a BS Medical Technology student, bested contestants from across SOCCSKSARGEN to secure the regional championship title. Montaño’s outstanding performance earned him the honor of representing Region 12 in the up
Nov 10, 2025


NDMU Produces 13 New Accountants with 81.82% First-Taker Passing Rate in the October 2025 CPALE
Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly celebrates the achievement of its 13 new Certified Public Accountants , who successfully passed the October 2025 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) . NDMU recorded an impressive 81.82% passing rate for first takers and an overall passing rate of 65% , far surpassing the national passing rate of 34.02% . This remarkable accomplishment reflects NDMU’s steadfast dedication to academic excellence, integrity, and holi
Nov 4, 2025


NDMU Scholarship Examination for Incoming First-Year Students (S.Y. 2026–2027)
Notre Dame of Marbel University invites all incoming first-year college students to take the Scholarship Examination for School Year 2026–2027 ! Exam starts promptly at 8:00 AM. Please come early to secure your Admission Test Form and complete payment before the scheduled time. Requirements: Ballpen and pencil ₱120.00 testing fee Steps to follow: Secure your Admission Test Form at the NDMU Guidance and Testing Center. Pay the ₱120.00 testing fee at the NDMU Business Offic
Nov 3, 2025


NDMU Announces Class Suspension and Office Closure for October 31–November 2, 2025
In observance of the upcoming holidays, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) announces that all classes are suspended and university offices will be closed from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This temporary suspension applies to all levels and departments within the university. Regular classes and office operations will resume on Monday, November 3, 2025. Let us take this time to pause, reflect, and spend the holidays meaningfully.
Oct 30, 2025


Notre Dame of Marbel University is truly a Center of Development in Teacher Education!
DMU is proud of its College of Education graduates who took the September 2024 Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers. NDMU congratulates its new 127 Marist Licensed Professional Teachers! May the quality Marist education that you have acquired at NDMU inspire you to teach with the best of your abilities, exemplifying the Marist Character, Competence, and Culture.
Oct 30, 2025


NDMU Seals Regional Partnership with ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup
Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) is now an official member of the ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW) — a regional alliance committed to advancing accounting education, research, and innovation across Southeast Asia. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was officially signed on October 28, 2025, at CamEd Business School, Cambodia. Representing NDMU were Dean Michelle F. Capistrano, CPA, DBMIS, Dean of the College of Business, Governance, and Accountancy, and Ms. An
Oct 29, 2025


Ongoing Entrance Examination for S.Y. 2025–2026, Second Semester at NDMU
The Entrance Examination for School Year 2025–2026, Second Semester at Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) is currently ongoing from October 27 to November 14, 2025 , at the Guidance and Testing Center . All interested applicants are advised to come during office hours and bring the following: Pencil ₱120 Testing Fee The Guidance and Testing Center facilitates the ongoing entrance examinations to ensure a smooth, organized, and fair testing process for all examinees. Th
Oct 28, 2025


NDMU Achieve Dual Success in Chemist and Chemical Technician Examinations
Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its four (4) newly Registered Chemists and six (6) newly Registered Chemical Technicians who all successfully passed the October 2025 Licensure Examinations achieving an exceptional 100% passing rate for first takers in both categories. With the NDMU Chemists’ perfect passing rate of 100% , remarkably surpassing the national passing rate of 74% , the university once again demonstrates its c
Oct 24, 2025
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