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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

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

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly celebrates the achievement of Rolly Jude M. Ortega, an alumnus of the AB Political Science program (Batch 2008), for winning First Place in the Short Story Category of the prestigious 2026 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards. Ortega earned the top honor for his short story, “The Decision,” which was published in the April 2025 issue of the Philippines Graphic Reader. Organized annually by Philippines Graphic, the Nick Joaquin Literary

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) recorded a 75% passing rate in the August 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination, with three out of four first-time examinees successfully earning their licenses. This performance surpassed the national passing rate of 57.56%. Their achievement reflects the University's continuing mission of forming competent professionals who contribute to peace, justice, and community development.

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Honors’ Society Club of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) successfully conducted its General Assembly on August 4 at the BRC Convention Hall, bringing together student scholars, officers, and members for an afternoon of orientation, recognition, and organizational planning. Honors’ Society officers pose for a group photo during the General Assembly. The Honors’ Society Club is one of the University’s premier academic organizations, co

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) contributed to regional policy discussions and public governance initiatives through the presentation of a commissioned research study during the Regional Conference on Population and Development 2026, organized by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region XII on July 21, 2026, at the Antonina Hurtado Multipurpose Hall, NIA Region XII. The research, titled “From Social Protection to Empowe

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its students and alumni who represented excellence, confidence, and Marist values at the Mutya ng South Cotabato 2026 pageant. Leading the list of honorees is Crinice Jean B. Daluz, a 4th Year BS Civil Engineering student, who was crowned Mutya ng South Cotabato 2026 and further distinguished herself by earning the title of 1st Runner-Up in the prestigious

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) Tambuli Singers were honored with the Outstanding South Cotabateño Award (Group Category) during the Governor’s Night: Awarding of Outstanding South Cotabateños, one of the highlights of the celebration of the 60th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato and the 27th T’nalak Festival, held on July 17, 2026, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. The award was conferred by the Provincial

The Social Work Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Notre Dame of Marbel University formally held the Bachelor of Science in Social Work Pinning Ceremony on July 16, 2026, at the NDMU BRC Convention Hall. Anchored on the theme, “Duacendria: Transcending Differences, Inspiring Progress, and Committing to Service,” the ceremony served as a meaningful send-off for fourth-year Social Work students as they prepared to embark on their field instruction and internship

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) once again showcased its excellence in the performing arts after emerging as Champion in the 6th Mindanao-wide Open Hiphop Dance Competition (1st Inter-Collegiate Varsity Edition) held on July 16, 2026, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center, Koronadal City. The competition was one of the major highlights of the 60th Foundation Anniversary of South Cotabato and the 27th T’nalak Festival, gathering talented collegiate dance g

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), through its continuing international collaboration with the Marist Learning Center (MLC) in Thailand, successfully conducted the Enrichment Session with MLC Thailand Teachers on July 11, 2026, at the Marist Learning Center. This professional development program brought together Burmese and Thai teachers of the Marist Learning Center for a series of learning sessions designed to strengthen instructional competence, classroom management

Notre Dame of Marbel University pays tribute to the journey of Batch 2026 through a special testimony video highlighting the voices, memories, and aspirations of its graduating students. Released following the Commencement Exercises held on April 11, 2026, the video serves as a reflection of the graduates’ years of formation within the University. Before the titles they will soon carry—engineers, teachers, psychologists, professionals, and leaders—the members of Batch 2026 s

The Capacity Building Program for the teachers of Marist Learning Centre (MLC), Thailand has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in the continuing partnership between Marist Learning Centre–Thailand and Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), Philippines. The program formally opened with its first online session held last December 4, 2025, featuring Ms. Leofer Fernando-Roxas, NDMU Language Teacher as the first lecturer. The opening session set the tone for a

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

Mr. Jurdy R. Quijance, MS , a faculty member of Environmental Science Program under the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department of Notre Dame of Marbel University, was given a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to eco-conscious community development. His project, “Ecokwentuhan: Nurturing Eco-Minds, Inspiring Eco-Actions,” exemplifies his dedication to fostering environmental awareness and sustainable practices within communities. The initiative

A 4th-year BS Environmental Science student from Notre Dame of Marbel University, Ms. Johara L. Aguillon, was honored as the Most...

Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly honors the success of its 78 newly Registered Psychometricians (RPm) who passed the September...