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NDMU Administrators Participate in the 2025 PAASCU General Assembly, Upholding Commitment to Quality Education and Continuous Institutional Improvement
Pasay City, Philippines — November 14, 2025 The administration of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) actively participated in the 2025 General Assembly of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) held at Conrad Manila, Pasay City . The event brought together representatives from accredited institutions across the Philippines to discuss key developments in academic quality assurance and accreditation practices. NDMU’s delegat
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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
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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
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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


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


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


NDMU Leads Data Validation for Ala River Basin Dike Project
Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) continues its partnership with CTI Engineering Inc. for the ongoing Dike Project in the Ala River Basin, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). For this year, NDMU is tasked with the updating and validation of data from the 2024 census, tagging, and socioeconomic survey previously conducted as part of the project’s preparatory phase. The research team began its ac
Oct 23


NDMU Strengthens Community Partnership and Student Wellness Through Turnover of Fitness Gym Equipment to KNCHS
Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) reaffirmed its commitment to community engagement and holistic education through a turnover ceremony of fitness gym equipment to Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (KNCHS) , held at the school’s Mini Fitness Gym Room. Representing NDMU were Dr. Andres O. Magallanes, Jr. , and Sports/Athletics Coordinator Dr. Jethro Carl H. Arandallo , accompanied by several NDMU alumni. Administrators and personnel from both institutions also a
Oct 23


NDMU Medical Technology Assistant Professor Efren II C. Deocades Earns Prestigious DOST-PCHRD PhD Scholarship, One of Only Three Nationwide
KORONADAL CITY – Efren II C. Deocades, RMT, MSMT, an Assistant Professor at the College of Health Sciences of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), has been named one of only three scholars nationwide accepted into the highly selective Doctor of Philosophy in Health Research program for the academic year 2025-2026. The prestigious scholarship is granted by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) in coll
Oct 20


NDMU Strengthens Global Marist Partnership Through Collaboration with Marist Learning Center Thailand for Education and Service
Koronadal City, Philippines — October 6, 2025 Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) hosted a collaboration meeting with Br. Ismael Valls, FMS , representing the Marist Learning Center in Thailand , on October 6, 2025 . The meeting aimed to strengthen international Marist connections and explore potential collaborative programs between NDMU and the Marist Learning Center. During the meeting, discussions centered on shared educational missions, cross-cultural learning opportun
Oct 17


Sports/Athletics Office Leads Advocacy Run and Intercollegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament for NDMU’s 79th Foundation Anniversary
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato — In celebration of the 79th Foundation Anniversary of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) , the Sports/Athletics Office led two dynamic events on October 3, 2025 —the Advocacy Run 2025 and the NDMU Intercollegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament —both designed to promote wellness, teamwork, and environmental consciousness. The Advocacy Run 2025 gathered enthusiastic students and university personnel for a fun run with a meaningful cause.
Oct 16


NDMU Medical Technology Students Excel at the 10th Mindanao Research Convention
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato – The Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) Medical Technology Department once again demonstrated its academic leadership and research excellence by securing multiple top placements at the highly competitive 10th Mindanao Research Convention, held on October 10, 2025. The convention, co-sponsored by St. Alexius College and the Department of Science and Technology – Health Research Development Consortium (DOST-HRDCXII), took place at The Farm
Oct 16


NDMU Opens CBAligyaanay 2025: A Showcase of Marist Innovation and Sustainability
Notre Dame of Marbel University’s (NDMU) College of Business, Governance, and Accountancy opened its annual CBAligyaanay on October 6,...
Oct 8


NDMU Celebrates the Success of 78 Marist Registered Psychometricians
Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly honors the success of its 78 newly Registered Psychometricians (RPm) who passed the September...
Oct 6


NDMU Representative Completes Capacity Building Program for Assessors of Higher Educational Institutions Applying for Center of Excellence
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — A representative from Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) has successfully completed the Capacity...
Oct 5


NDMU Commemorates Its 79th Foundation Anniversary: A Haven of Hope, A Home of Creation
Koronadal City, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) joyfully marked its 79th Foundation Anniversary on October 3,...
Oct 5


NDMU Leads Enrichment Session on Globalizing Campus Advising with Partner Schools
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – September 27, 2025 — The Office of the Student Affairs and Development of Notre Dame of Marbel...
Oct 1


NDMU Marist Student Leaders Stand as Youth Representatives at the Marist 23rd General Chapter
Tagaytay City, Philippines – John Ryan B. Huqueriza, a 4th Year Social Work student of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), took the...
Sep 29


Strengthening Adolescent Welfare: NDMU and the Commission on Population and Development Seal MOA for Collaboration on Teenage Pregnancy Research
Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) has formally partnered with the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) to launch a...
Sep 29


Strengthening Academe–Industry Ties: NDMU Business Administration Department Opens Service-Learning Program with DTI and Local MSMEs
Notre Dame of Marbel University’s (NDMU) College of Business, Governance, and Accountancy, through its Business Administration...
Sep 29
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