Notre Dame of Marbel University Leads as Host of the Certified Organization Advisers of the Philippines (COAP) Mindanao 2026

Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) proudly hosted the Certified Organization Advisers of the Philippines (COAP) Mindanao 2026, held on February 12–13, 2026 at the BRC Convention Hall, NDMU, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

COAP is a certification program delivered by the Philippine Association of Campus Adviser (PACSA) where NDMU's Director for Student Affairs- Dr. Wilter C. Friales is the current National President.

Br. Paterno S. Corpus, FMS, University President of Notre Dame of Marbel University, formally welcomed the delegates and expressed the university’s gratitude for their participation.

There are 84 registered participants who are present composed of student affairs directors, campus advisers and student affairs from different higher education institutions in the Philippines and the 16 National Board officers who served as the facilitators of the program.

As the host institution, NDMU is honored to welcome the COAP Mindanao delegates and to support the organization’s ongoing efforts in fostering excellence in student formation and leadership development across the region.