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Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly congratulates its three successful examinees who passed the September 2026 Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). NDMU joins their families, friends, faculty members, and fellow graduates in celebrating this significant professional milestone. Congratulations to our newest librarians! May you continue to uphold excellence in the promotion of knowledge, informatio

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) has been granted a Certificate of Accreditation by the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy (PRBOA) under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), authorizing the University to offer Accountancy Refresher Courses. The accreditation, issued through ACC No. 2026-019, recognizes NDMU's compliance with the requirements set under PRC guidelines for refresher course providers. The certification is valid until August 2031. This rec

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

Cavite, Philippines — Dr. Juvy S. Reyes, Dean of the Graduate School of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), was elected as National Board Director of the Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE) for the 2026–2029 term during the PAGE National Convention held at Lyceum of the Philippines University–Cavite. Her election reflects the trust and confidence of graduate education leaders in her commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership. The NDMU com

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.

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) formalized a partnership with the Philippine Association of Graduate Educators (PAGE) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the PAGE National Convention held at Lyceum of the Philippines University–Cavite. The agreement establishes opportunities for research collaboration, capacity-building programs, internationalization initiatives, and other academic and professional engagements that will benefit both institutio

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

CITY OF KORONADAL, South Cotabato — As a member institution of the Health Research and Development Consortium–Region XII (HRDC XII), Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) took part in the 19th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week, held at The Farm @ Carpenter Hills, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, on August 11–13, 2026. NDMU was represented by Sheila B. Roma, MPA, Research Director; Aldrin F. Quintero, PhD, Data Privacy Officer and chairman of the NDMU

Members of the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary – Notre Dame of Marbel University (UAPSA–NDMU) Chapter, together with the NDMU Architecture Faculty, took part in the 1st Mindanao-wide Bamboost Forum: The South Cotabato Experience, held last August 7, 2026 at The Farm, South Cotabato — a gathering that drew around 400 builders, growers, innovators, researchers, community leaders, development partners, and policymakers from across the region. The forum ser

The librarians of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) were recently recognized for their dedication to professional growth and excellence in the field of library and information science during the 2026 Training-Workshop, General Assembly, and 40th Foundation Anniversary Celebration of the SOCSKSARGEN Librarians Association, Inc. (SOCOLA) held on July 16, 2026. Photo Source: SOCOLA Honored during the event were College librarians Mrs. Marites I. Huqueriza, Mrs. Myra T. Mort

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) Graduate School and Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Indonesia, continue to strengthen their enduring international academic partnership through the implementation of their Faculty Exchange Program, as administrators and professors from both institutions convened in an online meeting to discuss ongoing collaborative initiatives and future academic engagements. The virtual meeting brought together u

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 – Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) students of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) actively participated in 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, Koronadal City. The participation of the students was made possible through the initiative of Mrs. Sheila Roma, provid

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), through its College of Health Sciences – Medical Technology Program, once again demonstrated academic excellence as six graduating Medical Technology students secured places among the top performers in the Notre Dame Educational Association (NDEA) Medical Technologist Mock Board Examination. Top NDEA Medical Technologist Mock Board Examination Achievers from NDMU: Top 2 – Jzana Francine P. Almocera Top 3

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

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 (NDMU) proudly congratulates the NDMU-Integrated Basic Education Department (IBED) Elementary & Junior High School and Senior High School contingents for their outstanding debut performance at the 4th Saot Folk Dance Competition, one of the major cultural highlights of the 27th T'nalak Festival and 60th Foundation Anniversary of the Province of South Cotabato, held on July 10, 2026, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Represent

BANGKOK, THAILAND — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly participated as an Academic Partner Institution in the 9th International Conference on Future of Education (Future Edu 2026) held on July 9–10, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Future Edu 2026 gathered educators, researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders from around the world to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and best practices th

Notre Dame of Marbel University proudly celebrates two distinguished faculty members from the Natural Science and Mathematics Department, College of Arts and Sciences, for achieving a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys through the successful completion of their doctoral degrees. Dr. Gayle Grace Sorolla Electores, MST earned the Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Education from the University of the Philippines Open University, graduated last Januar

BALI, INDONESIA — Alphil Christian Cabe , Research Associate of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), presented his research at the 12th International Conference on Education 2026 held from March 26–28 in Bali, Indonesia. His study, titled “Gender Awareness of Notre Dame of Marbel University: Attitudes, Needs and Expectations of College Students,” examined the level of gender awareness among college students, focusing on their perspectives, needs, and expectations related