ABOUT THE COVER
Sapa Mindanaw means Mindanao‘s Promise,
roughly translated from the Maranao and Tau-
sug language. The hand symbolizes the oath
that the university‘s student leaders made to
achieve a better, peaceful and progressive
Mindanao.
The cover shows the home of Mindanao State
University, the bountiful islands of Mindanao,
Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Rising competencies for
competitiveness among the member campus-
es is symbolized by the rising and developing
structures. The dominant color blue stands for
the call for peace, with education provided by
the Mindanao State University as the prime
beacon of hope.
It is indeed commendable that the student leaders of the different MSU campuses have put together their
efforts to come up with and revive this publication. The FEMSUSSCO has done a great job of monitoring each of all
the MSU campuses by linking them as one. The same reason that this publication is revived – to remind us how
strong we are when we unite. The idea of uniting all the Mindanao State University units instead of identifying and
dividing themselves as to what campus they belong to is the very strength of us. With a very diverse Board of Re-
gents, dynamic Chancellors, energetic FEMSUSSCO, and the sense of taking the hand of the other, no one is stop-
ping our journey to a world-class university. With this publication issue, we proudly offer you the heights we've
reached.
EDITOR’S NOTE
Mardella D. Matba Editor-in-Chief
Assalamu alaykum warakhmatulahi wabarakatuh!
This is indeed a fortuitous year for the student leaders of the Mindanao State Universi-
ty. As representatives of the second biggest bloc of student councils in the country, the federa-
tion leaders have shown their willingness to cooperate and unite for the call of change and de-
velopment brought about by the changing academic perspectives and student governance
within the university.
As such, I am proud to lead the federation whose council members are very support-
ive, attested by the campuses‘ complete attendance in the federation assemblies and summits
despite the geographical landscape of the Mindanao State University campuses.
This year, student leaders of different religion and ethnicity were able to share experi-
ences and held consultations on different student government functions that can be re-echoed
and emulated by other student organizations.
As the university is venturing to world-class status, the leadership of the student gov-
ernments shall be intensified to heed the call for globalization and I am thankful to the different
Campus Chancellors and the system officials in their never-ending support.
Being the lead server of the prime clientele of the university, I am offering my deepest
gratitude to all the student leaders whose support has strengthened the federation. We shall
continue to work for genuine student leadership and participation as we venture to another lev-
el of being globally-competitive student leaders, working hand in hand with university officials
in ensuring the upholding of student rights and welfare.
Wassalam!
Greetings of Peace and Solidarity!
The manifestation of our sincerity to address various concerns of our con-
stituents was comparable to trekking. The sweat we shed is our commitment in
dispensing just course of actions to the hapless ones. With these, my sincere
commendation because of our combined efforts!
Now as we take another journey, we must embrace the principle of one-
ness that we have established. This will serve as a potent tool in overcoming bar-
ricades that hinder our way towards development.
As we serve our country may the gift of wisdom set us on eagerness to
solve daunting challenges. Take the lead MSUans, as we took the great learning
and experiences!
The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of MSU-GSC, as the highest governing student organization in the University, envisioned to have a novelty in its activities and programs for the welfare of the stu-dents. With its various committees headed by the Councilors, it helped to realize the objectives of the administration as it lives by the Latin maxim salus populi est suprema lex.
The Project and Physical Developments Committee has realized the cementing of 16-meter pavement at the front of the OSA (Office of Student Affairs) building with simple drainage systems. It also holds the first Freshmen Day in MSU General San-tos.
The Budget and Finance Committee through its PPP (Pang-enrol sa Pamantasan Pro-gram) has helped 24 deserving students to continue their academic endeavor. The committee also initiat-ed the Pagarbo Night, an event that showcases the diversity of talents in MSU General Santos.
The Academic Matters Committee recog-nized the ten highest Dean‘s listers of the seven col-leges and has awarded the seven outstanding uni-versity students and the first recipient of the SSC Gawad Karangalan Award.
The Student’s Rights and Welfare Commit-tee spearheaded the creation and dissemination of STRAW Bill, which has given the students a back-ground knowledge about their standpoint in the insti-tution. It also initiated the university-wide Cleanup Walk, which was participated by over a hundred CWTS, LTS, and ROTC students.
The Ways and Means Committee has finan-cially helped the activities of the council through its income-generating project and sponsorship efforts. The committee also arranged an insurance company, Oriental Assurance Company, which helped 11 stu-dents through its services.
The Public Relations Committee helped break students‘ apathy through its efforts of conven-
ing all seven colleges during the 1st and 2nd SSC General Assembly, with the highest attendance ob-served as compared to past assemblies. It also host-ed the year‘s Students‘ Night, which was dubbed as best in the history because of its unprecedented sur-prises. It also made the official logo for the MSU General Santos‘ Transport Group.
The Sports, Literary, and Cultural Affairs Committee initiated new events during the Intramu-rals such as the Sayaw SA Casadya Street Dancing Competition, College Booth Exhibit, Nationalistic Contemporary Dance, and Miss MSU 2014, which was graced by internationally renowned individuals.
The Internal and External Affairs Committee made the closing ceremony of the Intramurals vibrant and lively through its Mass Demonstration Competi-tion, which was participated by the seven colleges. The committee also initiated the Queen of MSU 2015, which helped in alleviating prejudice in the LGBT community, and Freshmen Night 2014.
The Administrative Affairs Committee took charge of the council‘s responsibilities in FEMSUSSCO including the agenda preparation for the Executive Summit held at MSU-Sulu. It also sub-mitted a proposal to the administration and transport group for the conversion of motorcycles to tricycles inside the campus.
Most importantly, the SSC crafted its very first Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), which governs all existing student organizations in achiev-ing the cleaner environment through abiding the 3R Principle (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). A compo-nent of this program is the culmination of the institu-tion‘s Environment Day (EnviUday), which happened on the 18th of February 2015 with a theme ―Action for a Greener Cause: Uplifting Ecoethics in MSU-GSC Community,‖ mandatory installment of garbage bins at the kiosks of its organizations –civic, religious, and Greek, and massive information dissemination about the SWMP plan of the council.
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Many people see the leader as the person on top—the one with the perks, the
privileges, and the praise. (And) that‘s a myth. The truth is, leaders are at the bottom
of the pyramid. It‘s the leader who bears responsibility for the group, not vice versa.
It‘s the leader who must make hard decisions—deciding quickly and carefully
who goes and who remains. It‘s the leader who must ensure that the needs of the
group are met; and it‘s the leader who is responsible for making the work or ministry
environment either happy or horrible.
The leader must go to the extra mile if the organization is going farther down
the road. On the other hand, it‘s not always easy being at the controls, especially
when the road seems so long, the terrain is rugged and these ―backseat drivers‖ keep
insisting that they can do better. Thus, the leader is the servant of all, not the greatest
of all.
Aspiring leaders acknowledge that the achievement of others offer a key to
unlocking their own excellence. They associate with great men and women not as an
act of worship but rather to learn the cause of their success. Every leader should be a
mentor. But more important, every leader should have a mentor.
Call it success by association—the people who strive for personal excellence
will find a way to rub shoulders with the great people around them.
The Supreme Student Council of Minda-nao State University-Maguindanao this year has experienced such trials which challenged their capacities to rule the entire campus. Nev-ertheless, those were just trials which were passed by their strong dedication and devotion to their positions and so with the correspond-ing responsibilities attached.
Hence, as what SSC means to the
school, they are the people who advocate
such initiatives and ideas on how to respond
to the demands and needs of the students.
The best examples of the said demands or
needs of the students of MSU-Maguindanao
which were responded to by the SSC Officers
this year are the following: need of water sup-
ply in the dormitories both for girls and boys;
and the basketball players‘ major concern to
have at least complete facility during their
play.
Henceforth, to mend the first concern—
the need of water supply in the dormitories—
the SSC Officers initiated a project which ben-
efits the occupants of the girls and boys dormi-
tory. This said project is called, ―Jetmatic
Pump Project.‖ This provided one of the basic
amenities of the dormitory occupants both for
girls and boys. It consisted of two (2) Jetmatic
pumps for the said dormitories. It was built last
September 27-28, 2014; and was officially
turned over to the dormitory occupants last
September 30, 2014, with the presence of
their elected officers and dorm managers.
On the other hand, to respond to the oth-
er concern of the students especially the bas-
ketball players, another project was proposed
and was done by the SSC—the basketball
scoring board. This project answered the ma-
jor concern of the basketball players of the
school. This scoring board was built on De-
cember 27, 2014, with the active participation
of all SSC Officers of MSU-Maguindanao. It is
placed in front of the basketball court of the
campus.
Therefore, these projects implemented
and done by the SSC of MSU-Maguindanao
are just manifestations that the heart of leader-
ship is living upon them; and that the responsi-
bilities of being the students‘ leaders are all
set in their minds—that‘s why these simple yet
unique projects were done, for the students to
feel that MSU-Maguindanao‘s Supreme Stu-
dent Council cares.
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Greetings in the name of God the Almighty!
One of the eminent facets of college life is one's pragmatic exposure to extracur-
ricular activities for holistic development. By leaving an array of good inscriptions, others
are being inspired to strive for success. Indeed, learning takes place greatest outside the
four corners of the room. To respond in the calling of empowerment, among the gears to
efficient exponent in governance are integrity, professionalism and accountability ob-
served at all times. Hence without malice, it is good that stereotypes against black politics
are being gently eradicated and thus resume its fairest attribute as an art since we are in
an academe. In that case, we shall become a paradigm of candid and responsible regime
to boosting out the common men in the bureaucracy. Bequeathal of duties connotes confi-
dence in leaving the portals of administration in all aspects. Boon or bane, the essence of
leadership will at all times persist wherever your ego is. Hence, default and distress are
just a part of the tough reality of a genuine leader and it is normal. While the system's
catchphrase is "towards a world-class university,‖ for this reason, why not conquer also
the prestige of a world-class asset to our alma mater and then build capacity?
Let's show the world our unique and best identity of being an MSUan. Godspeed!
Crafting of our new Supreme Student
Council Constitution and By-Laws (SSC CBL)
is the top triumph that the student populace of
the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi Col-
lege of Technology and Oceanography has
achieved this academic year. It has been at
last approved during the Second Semester
General Assembly on February 15, 2015 after
a series of consultations, postings and plenary
sessions. If ratified on a referendum until the
first week of March, this will be a long-lasting
bequest the student leaders of the academic
year 2014-2015 can leave for the next genera-
tion. From the grass roots level of existing stu-
dent policies of our campus, it is a relief on the
part of the student leaders to make their own
laws, reflective of their desires and is for the
good and the general welfare of the students.
The idea started with the nullification
of the previous CBL as ruled so by a Constitu-
tional Tribunal duly created by our Director for
Student Affairs which is chiefly composed of
faculty members deemed experts in law .
Realizing this important matter under
the ad interim government of the current coun-
cil, the President by virtue of his power, has
issued a memorandum creating the Students‘
Legislative Assembly composed of SSC offic-
ers except the President, college organization
presidents of different departments, and even
the Editor-in-Chief of the KAWASA. This is to
ensure that each sector or college is well rep-
resented.
This CBL shall be for the general wel-
fare and interest of the students. This shall be
a CBL for all. One that allows everyone to
serve in the council regardless of his or her
academic status. A CBL that protects stu-
dents‘ eminent rights with a strong sense of
democracy and a council of fiscal autonomy.
It is hoped that what we started will be
continued by the future student leaders. And
since student regency will nearly come from
MSU-TCTO, this could be a good help for any
aspiring SSC President in preparation for his/
her term with highly motivated and capable
officers in the council in performing his duty
well and in giving enough time for the agenda
of the MSU-TCTO students.
Though it is not that easy if we look
into the history of our CBL, it is realized some-
how on the part of the Students‘ Legislative
Assembly and to the previous student leaders
the struggle to come up with this commenda-
ble work. The previous councils had taught us
to be independent on our own and made us
realize to craft a new CBL. It is anticipated that
before the semester ends, this would be legiti-
mately ratified by the yes‘s of more than fifty
percent (50%) plus one of our total population. 9
Good day leaders!
According to John C. Maxwell, a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. As we go on to our journey as leaders, we continually face challenges and how we
view them defines us. Either we see these challenges as obstacles or as stepping stones.
Whatever kind of challenges that will come into our lives as leaders, we should always
see these challenges as stepping stones. We should consider it as an opportunity that will help
us to step on so that we can achieve more, develop further and ultimately actualize more of our
goals.
We should always remember that our decision will always determine our destiny.
Whatever challenges or chances that we encounter in our lives, our choices will help us
change for the betterment not only to ourselves but also to school or even society as well.
As the future leaders of our country, we need to create a vision whereby our name be-
comes synonymous with excellence, innovation, honor, integrity, and outstanding quality and
service. If we keep our vision simple yet goal focused, then we will have turned defining our
vision into a stepping-stone, one which we will use to reach even greater heights.
I hope that this burning passion that we have for leadership does not only end here.
We should continue to become an inspiration to all the youth not only in the MSU System but
also to all the corners of the world so that together, we can make a big difference.
Always put in your minds that life is all about choices. How we choose to respond to
those challenges is indicative of leadership potential and development whether on a corporate
level or an individual level.
Thank you and Mabuhay ang FEMSUSSCO!
The Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral
(KASAMA), the official student council of Mindanao
State University- Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-
IIT), has successfully served the student body for the
academic year 2014-2015. Headed by President and
Student Regent Datu Esma Mikee Pantaran Maruhom,
the KASAMA officers have executed an incredible job
in providing transparent and genuine service to the
MSU-IITians.
Despite of the challenges and uncertainties, KASAMA
has achieved building a community that advocated
primarily for student welfare as the chief stakeholder
of the institution. The council has created a student
government that is truly for the students and by the
students through various activities organized to em-
power the MSU-IITians.
Among these worthy activities and programs are as
follows:
Student Insurance Policy Bidding
KASAMA Strategic Planning & Summit
Enrollment Assistance Programs
Freshmen Orientation
General Assembly and Acquaintance Party
(GAAP)
Charter Week Student Celebration
Tulong Eskwela: A Scholarship Program
46th FEMSUSSCO General Assembly & Execu-
tive Summit
Annual Institute Palakasan
Anti-Sexual Harassment & Reproductive
Health Forums
Alay sa Graduates
Pamaskong Handog
Org Fair 2K15
National Commission on Culture and Arts
(NCCA) Forum
3rd MSU-IIT Students Choice Award (MISCA)
Iligan City Tertiary Schools Athletic Associa-
tion (ICTSAA) Meet
KASAMA Days & Student Officers’ Night
Sang-linggong Kantahan
Insurance Claims
KASAMA Medical Assistance Program
IIT Hoodie
Student Welfare Identification System (SWIS)
KASAMA Handbook
Landag
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SHALOM!
To represent the student populace of MSU-MSAT comes with great honor and privilege.
Being elected as the SSC President of MSU-MSAT is the most challenging role yet a colorful jour-
ney to be remembered. Balancing your time for your studies and working in your SSC responsibili-
ties is not an easy task but despite the consequences, I manage to overcome it because I have
God who provides, supportive Campus Head, concerned SSC Advisers, active SSC Officers and
very supportive family and friends.
To my FEMSUSSCO family, I am very grateful that I have met brilliant, unique and em-
powered student leaders. To our ever active and very approachable Student Regent Datu Esma
Mikee P. Maruhom, thank you for your influence and contribution and I would not forget your
bountiful deeds!
One speaker in a leadership training said that, ―a good leader should think that serving
other people is an opportunity and not an obligation.‖ This is one of my basis of becoming an ef-
fective student leader.
Our journey as elected SSC officers for the academic year 2014-2015 is a colorful one
and the central goal of this colorful year of supremacy is the empowerment of students.
This superb journey is worth to be reminisced! God bless and more power!
A council can only be considered as
actively existing when projects and activities
were done and has left a legacy when it ends.
This year‘s Supreme Student
Council organized and hosted activities which
were actively supported and enjoyed by the
student body. Some of which are, the Ac-
quaintance Party, Intramural Meet, Outreach
Program, Valentine‘s Day Activities. However,
the council was still active in supporting the
implementation of the Solid Waste Manage-
ment purchasing several sets of trash bins,
sanitary materials and constructed a Globe-like
Mechanical Plastic Bottle Storage (expected to
be completed by the third week of March).
The Plastic Bottle Storage is a tangible
project that serves as an Income Generating
Project and at the same time helps in the
beautification of the campus. This is consid-
ered as the major project of the council. Since
the garbage problem is common in the cam-
pus, the officers themselves helped one anoth-
er just to attain the project with betterment pur-
poses as to suppress the said problem. The
Council does its best to support the campus-
wide cleanliness and beautification. In connec-
tion to this matter, the council is immensely
happy while foreseeing its possible positive
outcomes.
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Dear student leaders:
It is with zeal and verve that we choose to serve our fellow students without even thinking what
we will get in return. We exemplary lead not because we need to, but because it is innate to us leaders.
As a member of the executive board, I am very proud together with my fellow student leaders
from other campuses for being a catalyst and an instrument for the realization of the appeals of the stu-
dents in the system.
As the President of MSU - Buug for two consecutive years, I owe to FEMSUSSCO the material-
ization of the need of my constituents and my legacy to the next generation of officers in my campus. To
name a few of its biggest contributions are the ratification of the Constitution and By-Laws that made our
student council a strong one, the approval of the creation of our varsity which caters our athletes, and the
revival of our student publication.
I am confident, however, that the steps taken by my administration shall continue to serve as a
stepping stone for my ideals and vision to have a full bloom student entity for MSU—Buug in the very
near future.
Being an MSUan, we are distinct and unique from the rest.
Mabuhay MSU! Mabuhay FEMSUSSCO!
―Leadership is the capacity to translate
vision into reality.‖ -Warren Bennis
The council has made history in the life of
Mindanao State University Buug Campus, as tangi-
ble results of the once promised platforms and pro-
jects were materialized. For several years, other
organizations had existed like shadows and not the
front-line leaders as they were expected to be.
But for the two consecutive administra-
tions, the council made a leap to change their im-
age. The following were the pride and greatest
achievements of the A.Y. 2014-2015 administration:
First, the council had made a bold move
on students‘ issues and concerns and crafted the
Constitution and By-Laws that will serve as the
framework of ideals and aspirations of the Supreme
Student Council. The body convened on January
16, 2014 and the document was ratified on January
22, 2014;
Second, Ghendaw, the official student
publication of MSU - Buug, is now actively operating
and will soon release its comeback issue after the
last publication issue released last 2008;
Third, the financial transparency and sta-
bility of the council brought completion of projects
one after the other such as the information billboard
near the area of St. John, two hundred fifty (250)
chairs and steel cabinets for student use and a
computer set for the student council. An ongoing
mission and vision marker project is still to be com-
pleted, and;
Lastly, the council has successfully lobbied
for the creation of a university varsity with our lawn
tennis team winning on its first national competition.
All this happened in just a year. A legacy
made by the current administration. Leaving a chal-
lenge to the next administration, a challenge, not
just to sit and heat up their chairs but to translate
the vision into reality. 15
Greetings of peace!
Congratulations for we had come a long way in representing and heeding the voices of our
primary clientele, the students of the MSU system. The Federation has continue to improve in our gen-
eration of leaders. Proof of this are the written inputs that we could pass to the succeeding batch of
officers; the integration and aggregation of journalists to our family, the Sapa Mindanaw; and the well
represented campuses during the general assemblies and executive summits.
During the 49th General Assembly and Executive Summit, we had claimed that this federa-
tion‘s officers are the most ‗prolific‘ in terms of attendance in the general assemblies. It is also safe to
say that we‘re the most bonded and most enthusiastic so far. Yet, the FEMSUSSCO gatherings were
not just for fun. For those who do not know how and what we did in our assemblies, let them know that
during those times, we did not only learn the different situations in the different campuses, but we did
give collective advices on how to efficiently and effectively solve each problem. We were also inspired
as we learned on a firsthand basis how our fellow leaders implemented activities and programs for the
improvement of their constituents. FEMSUSSCO also helped us develop holistically. We learned how
to adjust and adapt to our multi-cultured family as we stay in one roof. Indeed, we sure will miss one
another as this year‘s federation term ends.
As we end our term as student leaders, let us continue to aspire for the betterment of every
student in the system. Let us be ambassadors of peace and virtue. Let us be living proofs that multi-
cultured Mindanaoans, with different religions and dialects can live not just harmoniously in an area but
can also unite to pursue one collective goal, which in our case, the goal of FEMSUSSCO.
Hoping for the continuous improvement and prosper of the Federation of Mindanao State Uni-
versity Supreme Students Councils. Surely, God would bless us all!
Palakasan 2014 was scheduled August 23-
September 1. It was one of the longest and
most joyous ever celebration of the Palakasan.
The SSC organized the sports, cultural and arts
activities with the help of the campus admin-
istration, faculty and staff.
One of the added events in the Pala-
kasan was the Park Beautification Contest.
Each college was assigned to an area where
they must make a mini-student lounge and park.
They must maintain the cleanliness all through-
out the school year for there will be surprise vis-
its from the judges. This activity aims to let the
students practice the 5S and 3Rs.
Another remarkable change in the
SSC this year was the halting of collection of the
monetary fines. Instead of letting the students
pay for not attending SSC activities, the fines
are therefore converted to community service
wherein they will be assigned to clean their col-
lege‘s assigned areas.
To further answer the nature‘s call, all
graduating students are required to plant at
least two trees for the ―Grow a Tree Project.‖
Unlike any other tree planting activities, graduat-
ing students are advised to plant the tree at
least a month before their graduation and are
required to water and make sure the trees do
grow.
Though the officers do not get a hold of their own money, and the procurement of such takes so much time and effort, we man-aged to implement projects that do not require a slice of the budget. Indeed, leadership is not just
about expenditures, it‘s about taking initiatives and making things happen efficiently.
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In behalf of the president of Mindanao State University, Lanao Norte Agricul-
tural College, Supreme Student Council Organization, it is my honor as a student
leader to lead a single institution together with my companion, the SSC officers.
Being a leader is not an easy task for students like us. To accomplish several
tasks is such a wonderful achievement we could give and contribute towards the insti-
tution for MSU-LNAC where we took an oath to render our services. To lead is not to
ask in return. We the leaders decided to take the position that we are currently han-
dling for the reason of willingness to serve because of our concern towards the institu-
tion. As one of the leaders, I will heartily serve the campus where I am currently stud-
ying.
In line with this, let me extend my grateful message for all the student leaders
like me for having leaders like you in your respective campuses. God bless and more
power.
ORLY’S BAND
The Orly‘s band was given by the school
OIC Professor Orlando A. Fernandez with
assistance from the SSC fee to produce bet-
ter learners not only in the field of academics
but also in the forte of playing any musical
instruments that will develop or mold their
skills.
FEB FILM FESTIVAL
The SSC officers organized an event in the
month of February, which is the Feb Film
Festival, a short movie, music video and
bulletin board contest where the students
showed their hidden talents in acting and
drama.
BULLETIN BOARDS
The Bulletin Boards were purposively cho-
sen as our main project to give information,
as one of the needs of the students of MSU
– LNAC to become aware of the activities
that we are implementing and to post pic-
tures as a proof of accomplishing something.
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Assalamu Alaykum!
My warmest congratulations to the editorial board of Sapa Mindanaw and the Execu-
tive Board of the Federation of Mindanao State University Supreme Student Councils for the
finest execution of the Sapa Mindanaw headed by Ms. Mardella D. Matba and supervised by
Hon. Datu Esma Mikee P. Maruhom, In Sha Allah, this publication will mark the beginning of
the unified voice of the student populace.
It is in my great pleasure and honor to be part of this federation year, as we altogether
mark the essence of having a unified student government and student publication. In Sha Al-
lah (In God‘s will), the Sapa Mindanaw will represent the voice of all MSUans. Therefore, the
great hold of responsibility to showcase the truth whatever it takes, to be vigilant and fearing
not in the fight for what is right.
―Press freedom is everything: very attractive but controversial‖ the message I want for
the staffers and editorial board to bear in mind. As we hand in hand move towards making a
difference in MSU System, I strongly vow to support the Federation‘s productivity and its publi-
cation‘s quest for the truth and contribution in shaping MSU.
Finally, yours truly has been part of the finest execution of Sapa Mindanaw and
FEMSUSSCO, be reminded that the kind of leadership we have today is the leadership that
Mindanaons and Filipinos need tomorrow. Long Live FEMSUSSCO, Long Live Sapa Min-
danaw, Long Live MSUans.
More power and God bless!
In behalf of MSU—LNCAT Students Supreme Government, I am truly glad and honored
to present to you the accomplished tasks we have done as this year‘s Student Supreme Govern-
ment officers.
I would like to thank our almighty God for being always there to guide us and help us in
everything that we do and to every path that we take. I would like also to thank the entire campus
for giving us the opportunity and their trust to prove to them that we can do better in improving
and managing our school campus.
These are the finished products of our persistence as an SSG officers and I know that
this isn‘t end here for there are so many more things that we can still give and offer to our fellow
students and for the betterment of our school. The first project we accomplished was providing
roofed pavements and pathways inside the campus to give comfort to our fellow students in go-
ing to their classes especially when the it is too hot or when it is raining. The second accom-
plished task was the renovation and general cleaning of our school toilet after suffering for al-
most a year not being able to use it due to its condition. For so many complaints from among the
students and staffs, we have decided to renovate, repaint, and clean our campus toilet and we
are now comfortably using it.
Aside from the money consumed for projects, we, the Student Supreme Government
also played an important role in assisting, guiding, managing, and participating in every school
activities such as enrollment process, Sports Fest, Buwan ng Wika, School Community Services,
etcetera.
I am hoping that these valuable deeds and responsibility will be continued by the suc-
ceeding generations by the time we graduated, and continue to improve our school‘s perfor-
mance, beauty and stability, so that we can live in peace and in harmony.
―A good leader is a good listener and also a good follower.‖ Thank you!
Eighty seven student leaders
from different MSU campuses gathered
during the 46th General Assembly and
Executive Summit of the FEMSUSSCO
(Federation of Mindanao State Universi-
ty Supreme Student Councils) on Au-
gust 9-12, 2014 at Mindanao State Uni-
versity-Iligan Institute of Technology, A.
Bonifacio Avenue, Tibanga, Iligan City
with MSU General Santos having the
highest delegation. The event was host-
ed by the MSU-IIT KASAMA (Kataas-
taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral)
headed by its President, Hon. Datu Es-
ma Mikee P. Maruhom. All of the MSU
campuses were present during the as-
sembly, except the MSU-LNCAT.
The General Assembly proper
was presided by the outgoing MSU Sys-
tem Student Regent, Hon. Datu Hamad
Abas of MSU Maguindanao. Included in
the meeting was the election of the new
set of Federation officers for the aca-
demic year 2014-2015. KASAMA Presi-
dent, Hon. Maruhom, was elected as
the President; MSU General Santos
SSC President, Hon. Vanjo B. Salinda,
as Vice President; MSU at Naawan
SSC President, Hon. Devorrah Shane L.
Bagares, as Treasurer; MSU Maigo
SSC President, Hon. Marjune Carballo,
as Auditor. Lynrose Jane D. Genon of
MSU-IIT was appointed as the Federa-
tion‘s Secretary-General.
The Executive Summit, which
happened on the 10th of August 2014 at
the Board Room of the Office of the
Chancellor, gathered the executives of
various campuses to discuss matters
regarding the problems faced by the
student councils in their respective insti-
tutions. On the other hand, the KASA-
MA officers have prepared team-
building activities to acquaint the stu-
dent leaders who were not part of the
summit. The KASAMA has prepared a
traditional Maranao activity, Pagana
A‘Mranao, for the federation attendees
on the night of August 10. Student lead-
ers dressed in Maranao-inspired cou-
ture was entertained with Mindanao
tribe dances performed by MSU-IIT‘s
Kalimulan Cultural Dance Troupe. The
group also witnessed the MSU-IIT‘s
pride in theater acting, IPAG, which
played Steven Patrick Fernandez‘ SUHI
at MSU-IIT Mini Theater.
The last day was spent touring
the prominent landmarks of Iligan City. The group visited the strong cascading waters of Maria Cristina Falls at Brgy.
Fuentes, which provides most of the electricity in mainland Mindanao. The group‘s next stop was the Macaraeg-
Macapagal Ancestral House, where the former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spent most of her childhood
days. The day was concluded with a luncheon meeting of the student leaders together with the MSU-IIT Chancellor,
Dr. Sukarno D. Tanggol.
The President of FEMSUSSCO and incoming
Student Regent, Datu Esma Mikee P. Maruhom, graced
the 41st Foundation Anniversary of the Mindanao State
University Maguindanao on the 10th of October 2014
with the theme ―Soaring high towards academic excel-
lence for peace and development.” With him is the Con-
gresswoman of the First District of Maguindanao and
Cotabato, Hon. Bai Sandra Sinsuat A. Sema.
MSU System Student Regent, Datu Esma
Mikee P. Maruhom, has visited the 41st MSU Naawan
Anniversary Foundation 2014 on the 4th of December
2014 at MSU Naawan Function House with the theme
―MSU Naawan at 41: Visionary and Dynamic Govern-
ance amidst Global Challenges.” His visit was warmly
welcomed by the university‘s Supreme Student Coun-
cil headed by Hon. Devorrah Shane L. Bagares.
(from left) Shown in the photo is President Jay Mark P. Bal-
bosa of MSU – Buug, Vice Pres Khiemark Luzal B. Abas of
MSU-Naawan, President Vanjo B. Salinda of MSU – GSC,
MSU System Student Regent and KASAMA President Datu
Esma Mikee P. Maruhom of MSU-IIT, President Aljemedin
S. Jaudines of MSU –TCTO and President Datuali Rahim
Macacana of MSU- Maguindanao during the celebration of
the 3rd Mindanao State University System Athletic Associa-
tion held at MSU – GenSan Campus, General Santos City
last December 16 to 20, 2014 with the theme ―Lakas, Tibay:
Sulong Dugong MSUans‖ attended by the different campus-
es of MSU. The said event convened all of the SSC Execu-
tive Officers.
Two staffs of Sapa Mindanaw, Kier Mitchel E. Pitogo
(Associate Editor) and Floyd Lawrence Escalante (Layout
Artist), together with the President of the FEMSUSSCO
(Federation of Mindanao State University Supreme Student
Councils), Datu Esma Mikee P. Maruhom, have visited the
island province of Tawi-Tawi on February 21-24, 2015 for a
special purpose regarding the completion of the Federation‘s
publication and an important executive discussion with MSU-
TCTO‘s student council. Mardella D. Matba, the EIC of KA-
WASA (official student publication of MSU-TCTO) and the
Sapa Mindanaw as well, arranged the itinerary of the group.
Together, they have toured the historic island municipality of
Simunul and hiked up to the peak of Bud Bongao. Their visit
was concluded with a farewell dinner sponsored by the
chancellor of Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College
of Technology and Oceanography, Atty. Lorenzo R. Reyes.
The Federation of Mindanao
State University Supreme Student
Councils (FEMSUSSCO) conducted
the Executive Committee Summit on
November 28-30, 2014 at Mindanao
State University- Sulu (MSU- Sulu)
hosted by MSU-Sulu‘s Supreme Stu-
dent Council headed by Nickmar Asjali,
President.
The summit is the semestral
activity of the student leaders from
different campuses of the MSU system
which aims to discuss the issues and
trends in their respective campuses.
The said event was attended
by three of the prestigious campuses in
the MSU system namely: MSU- IIT
headed by Hon. Datu Esma Mikee
Maruhom, Student Regent,
FEMSUSSCO President, MSU- Gen-
eral Santos headed by Vanjo B. Salin-
da, and MSU- TCTO headed by
Aljemedin Jaudines.
The first day of the event was
spent getting to know each other. They
had a courtesy call with the MSU- Sulu
Chancellor, Dr. Adjarail B. Hapas, in
the morning. They toured around the
MSU-Sulu campus, and had a pizza
party in the evening in order to widen
the range of interaction and socializa-
tion to one another spearheaded by the
Student Regent. Academic calendar
shift was one of the issues that they
had brainstormed.
The second day of the event
started with the Dagan-Bitad Exercise
at 5:00-7:00 from MSU –Sulu campus
to Sulu‘s airport to energize the partici-
pants. The Executive Summit was
held at around 8:30-11:30am and con-
tinued in the afternoon at 2:00pm to
6:00pm as they discussed the rising
issues in the different campuses and
the future plans of the FEMSUSSCO
for the MSU student populace. One of
the main agendum was the revival of
the FEMSUSSCO publication, the
Sapa Mindanaw.
The last day was spent for a
tour to Maimbung, Sulu and a dialogue
with the Student Regent with other
MSU –Sulu organizations.
It was indeed a legacy for the
MSU – Sulu SSC officers in bringing
the brave and passionate student lead-
ers to see the hospitality and rich cul-
ture of the Tausug and Sulu settlers.
For the first time in
FEMSUSSCO, all of the MSU cam-
puses were gathered in the 47th
General Assembly and Executive
Summit in Mindanao State Universi-
ty at Naawan on January 24-28,
2015. Almost a hundred student
leaders were gathered at MSU at
Naawan Function House with MSU
Maguindanao having the highest
number of attendees. Spearheaded
by the MSU at Naawan Supreme
Student Council officers, the assem-
bly meeting discussed institutional
problems of the different MSU Cam-
puses. The event also convened
the publication writers of various
campuses for the rebirth of Sapa
Mindanaw, the official publication of
the FEMSUSSCO, with Mardella D.
Matba of MSU-TCTO elected as the
Editor-in-Chief.
One of the highlights of the
event was the dinner sponsored by
MSU at Naawan Chancellor, Dr.
Proserpina G. Roxas, who had giv-
en an inspirational message to the
young student leaders. The group
was entertained by the university‘s
official dance troupe Indak Ka-
launan and chorale group Koro
Kaayad Kaligaon. The General As-
sembly proper approved agenda to
be lobbied to the next MSU Board
of Regents meeting, dated 18th of
March 2015. The FEMSUSSCO
President and MSU System Student
Regent, Hon. Datu Esma Mikee P.
Maruhom, gave his words of good-
bye and appreciation to the mem-
bers of this academic year‘s
FEMSUSSCO. In addition, he
awarded each campus‘ student
council Presidents for their dedica-
tion in service to the students in
their respective campuses.
The assembly meeting has
ended in MSU at Naawan. The
group then headed to MSU-IIT to
have a campus visit before reaching
the next part of itinerary, the Tinago
Falls. Tinago falls is a 30-minute
ride from the city proper. The group
bathed in its cold waters and was
amazed to witness a waterfall
unique only in Iligan. After the tiring
yet fulfilling adventure in the falls,
the group headed to the main cam-
pus of MSU System, the MSU
Marawi.
The Student Government of
MSU Marawi headed by Hon. Amer-
hassan Mala accommodated the
members of the Federation in a
night of stay in the campus. The
group toured around the campus,
especially in the renowned golf
course and the Aga Khan Museum.
They were able to meet some of the
executives of the MSU System in-
cluding the Executive Vice Presi-
dent Dr. Emmanuel M. Lagare and
Univeristy Secretary, Dr. Mary
Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali. The MSU Sys-
tem President, Dr. Macapado Mus-
lim, also welcomed the group in his
home inside the campus.
The last campus the group visited was the MSU LNCAT (Mindanao State Univeristy Lanao National College of Arts and Trade) at Marawi City, Lanao del Norte. They were accommodated by the MSU LNCAT‘s student council President, Hon. Jamel Calbe Ampu-an. This is the first attendance of MSU LNCAT‘s Supreme Student Council in the FEMSUSSCO Gen-eral Assembly and Executive Sum-mit after 4 years. The assembly has
also the largest number of at-tendees in the history of FEMSUSSCO.