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Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly celebrates John Ryan B. Huqueriza , a BSSW-4 student , for winning the Extemporaneous Speaking Championship at the Local PRISAA 2026 , held at the BRC Convention Hall on February 4, 2026 . This remarkable achievement adds to Huqueriza’s accomplishments, as he also emerged champion in the same event during the Local PRISAA SCKAA 2023 , under the coaching of Ms. Jireh Clarisse T. Salomsom, LPT . With this victory, John Ryan B. Huqueriz

The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly hosts the PRISAA-SCKAA Local Meet 2026, a multi-day celebration of sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence. Held from February 2–6, 2026, the event brings together student-athletes, coaches, and supporters from various schools, with NDMU serving as the host school for competition and camaraderie. The grand opening ceremony at the NDMU Gymnasium marks the beginning of an exciting week, reflecting the theme: “PRISAA 2026: Ins

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Regional Office XII officially strengthened their collaboration through the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Planners’ Network and Technical Briefing held on January 29, 2026, at the Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City. The MOU signing formed part of the program’s morning session, alongside the Collaborative Forum on building the Pl

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) President, Bro. Paterno S. Corpus, FMS, Ed.D., served as one of the distinguished panelists during the Collaborative Forum: Building the Planner’s Network through NGA–Academe–APO–LGU Partnerships, organized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region XII on January 29, 2026, at the Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City. The one-day Planners’ Network and Technical Briefing highlighted the importance of multi

South Cotabato, Philippines — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) continues to strengthen its global academic engagement through its participation in the International Graduate School Faculty Exchange Program at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. Representing NDMU in this prestigious program is Dr. Rean May C. Galang, CMITAP , the BSBA Program Coordinator , who has been selected as a Lecturer for UMN’s Graduate School. Her selection

NDMU Retains ISO 14001:2015 Certification Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly celebrates the successful retention of its ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certification, reaffirming the institution’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible stewardship. The certification audit, conducted by TÜV NORD Philippines, Inc. on January 16, 2026, highlights NDMU’s continued compliance with international standards in managing environment

Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly celebrates the success of its 11 new Marist lawyers who passed the September 2025 Philippine Bar Examination , achieving a 100% passing rate for first-time takers (9/9) and strong performance from retakers (2/3) . With an impressive 91.67% overall performance , NDMU once again surpassed the national passing rate of 48.96% , highlighting the university’s strong commitment to academic excellence and values-based legal education. This re

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly congratulates Glorietta Mae Guisinga , a Psychology alumna , for securing Top 8 in the Associate Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (aCPHR) Certification Examination . Held from December 9 to 12, 2025 , during the aCPHR Certification Assessment Week , the examination rigorously evaluates professional knowledge, ethical standards, and practical skills essential for human resources practitioners. Ranking among the Top 10 e

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly recognizes Janine Mae G. Padernilla , a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology alumna , for her outstanding achievement as Top 7 in the Certified Trauma Support Practitioner (CTSP) Qualifying Examination held on December 6, 2025 . The CTSP Qualifying Examination is a highly competitive and comprehensive assessment that measures essential competencies in trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and mental health support. Ranking among t

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) congratulates its 2023–2025 graduates for their strong performance in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) . The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) program achieved a 100% passing rate , with all 13 first-time takers passing—well above the national average of 51.04% . Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) program recorded an 84.35% passing rate , with 97 passers out of 115 tak

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly announces the outstanding success of its graduates in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) , producing 110 new Marist Licensed Professional Teachers . The university once again demonstrated academic excellence, with both its education programs performing well above national averages. The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) program achieved an impressive 100% passing rate (13 out of 13 firs

On December 16, 2025, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) and the AboitizPower Distribution Group convened for a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration in support of engineering education and industry readiness. The engagement focused on the AboitizPower Distribution Group Engineering Scholarship Program, as highlighted in the presentation delivered during the meeting. Held at the SMC Conference Room at NDMU in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, the meeting se

The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) has formally strengthened its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) City Schools Division for the implementation of the NSTP 2 – Literacy Training Service (LTS) program. The partnership meeting and orientation were held on December 9, 2025 , at the NDMU Alumni Center . The event was headed by Dr. Richard P. Moral Jr. , DepEd City Schools Division Reading Coordinator , who led discussions on reading intervention strat

The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) College of Law has been officially honored as the 6th Ranking Legal Education Institution (LEI) nationwide in the 2024 Bar Examination Performance. The distinction was awarded during the Legal Education Board (LEB) Year-End Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) . This recognition highlights NDMU College of Law’s strong commitment to legal education excellence and its continued efforts i

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 (NDMU) proudly congratulates Kevyn Lovelei Dawn Ogena , BSBA Financial Management alumna, for ranking 2nd in SOCCSKSARGEN in the June 2025 Basic Competency in Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) with an impressive score of 93.45% . NDMU celebrates her success, noting that it serves as an inspiration to students and alumni alike, and brings pride to both her family and the university community. The university extends its warmest congratulations

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly recognizes Japhet S. Pasadilla, CPA, CTT , a first-year Juris Doctor student, for placing Top 7 in SOCCSKSARGEN region in the June 2025 Basic Competency in Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) . Pasadilla earned an impressive 89.31% , showcasing strong analytical skills and professional competence. He is a graduate of NDMU’s Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program and a passer of the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly congratulates Eoin Roy V. Soberano , a 2nd-year BSBA Financial Management student, for achieving 1st place in Region XII in the August 2025 Civil Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Subprofessional Level . Soberano’s outstanding performance highlights his dedication, discipline, and academic excellence, bringing pride to both himself and the NDMU community. NDMU extends its warmest congratulations to Eoin Roy V. S

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Cyrus Piang, a 3rd-year Financial Management student, and Angelo Espania, a 3rd-year Nursing student, who clinched the gold medal in the Badminton Doubles Category at the 2025 NDEA Tertiary Meet, held at the NDMU Gymnasium. Throughout the tournament, Piang and Espania displayed remarkable teamwork, agility, and precision, overcoming every opponent with strategic plays and quick reflexes.