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The University of Southern Mindanao through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) conducted 26th Gawad Parangal in recognition to the most outstanding students and organizations in different fields on June 03, 2025, at the University Auditorium, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.
Halid Pandulo, a student of Political Science, and the President of Political Science Society earned the most coveted award—the Most Outstanding Student of the Year.
Moreover, for the first time, Kenny Floyd Montelija, the University Student Government (USG) President, was awarded with Plaque of Recognition by the Board of Regents (BOR). It was in recognition for his outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and unwavering commitment to student welfare and participatory governance.
In a video presentation, the recipients of the Most Outstanding Student of the Year award over the years expressed their gratitude to USM for receiving the award. In their statements, they mentioned how the award have helped them build a career after graduating from USM.
Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, the USM President, graced the activity as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. The 26th Gawad Parangal was guided by its theme: “Engage, Empower, Excel: Leadership for Academic Performance.”
The following are the awardees during the 26th Gawad Parangal:
MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Halid B.Pandulo
OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER
Rico John C. Gorieza
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR
Jhan Nathaniel W. Ramos
MOST OUTSTANDING LEGISLATOR
Angeline M. Alcala
MOST OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST
Sittie Sailah B. Patak
MOST OUTSTANDING SOCIO-CULTURAL ARTIST
Kevin Clien P. Aldabon
MOST OUTSTANDING LOCAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT
College of Science and Mathematics LSG
Excellence in Membership Services
College of Engineering and Information Technology LSG
Excellence in Legislative Support
College of Arts & Social Sciences LSG
Excellence in Community Services
College of Health and Sciences LSG
MOST OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants USM CHAPTER
Excellence in Membership Services
USM Microbiology Society
Excellence in Resource Management
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers USM STUDENT CHAPTER
Excellence in Community Services
USM Political Science Society
MOST OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
Rodeo Club Philippines USM CHAPTER
Excellence in Membership Services
USM Association of DOST – SEI Scholars
Excellence in Community Services
USM Volunteers Club
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
Excellence in Membership Services Award
University of Southern Mindanao Muslim Students Association
MOST OUTSTANDING FRATERNITY/SORORITY ORGANIZATION
Venerable Knight Veterinarians/Venerable Lady Veterinarians
Excellence in Community Services
Alpha Phi Omega
MOST OUTSTANDING RESEARCH – SCIENCE CATEGORY
“An application of Kaplan-Meier Method and Cox Regression model on the post-transplant outcomes of solitary and multi-organ liver transplantation”
MOST OUTSTANDING RESEARCH – SOCIAL SCIENCE CATEGORY
“The Fraud Pentagon: Red Flag Indicators of Fraud in Private and Government Sectors”
MOST OUTSTANDING RESEARCH INNOVATION ACTEGORY
“Puzzle Stool: An Interactive Children’s Furniture Design”
MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLICATION
“It’s Hard To Quit: The Exploration of the Reasons for Trouble Withdrawal with Smoking Habits Among Filipino Early Adult Men”
YOUTH LEADERSHIP in SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD
Venjie C. Mencias
GAWAD SIBOL (TOP TEN OUTSTANDING FRESHMEN)
Jose Jr. A. Pono , 1 BSApplied Physics
Mark Niño L. Batzar , 1 BSCHEM
Allyza Sophia P. Manundo , 1 BSIR
Shen V. Mantiqilla , 1 BSCE
Charich Khyle H. Bandoy , 1 BSCE
Jorge Van P. Alesing , 1 BSCE
Carl Gian H. Calimbo , 1 BSDC
Ailieza Kieth D. Luchavez , 1 BSMICRO
Natashia N. Tongcua , 1 ABENG
Jan Winster M. Belonio , 1 BSA
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