USM Joins Civil Service Fun Run University of Southern Mindanao (USM) employees joined fellow public servants in the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) Fun Run on September 4, 2026, in Makilala, Cotabato, as part of the celebration of the 126th PCSA. Representing USM were Dennis Sarmiento, Jackieline Estimo, Jean Saramosing, Marlon Marquez, Ella Mae Santos, Jayson Ty, Bernalou Malaque, Marcelina Borres, Venus Maongco, Vincent Philip Torres, Diether Barro, and Raynamie Jean Matillano. Barro secured the championship, while Matillano finished as first runner-up in the fun run, demonstrating USM’s participation to the province-wide celebration. The activity gathered officials and employees from Local Government Units (LGUs), National Government Agencies (NGAs), the academe, water districts, uniformed personnel, and other government institutions for a shared celebration of health, wellness, camaraderie, and public service. According to the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the PCSA Fun Run was held to honor the dedication, commitment, and sacrifices of Lingkod Bayan and Lingkod Bayani who continue to serve the public with integrity and excellence. The Council of Human Resource Management Practitioners, Cotabato Province Chapter, Inc. spearheaded the activity.

September 10, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at September 10, 2026

USM Joins Civil Service Fun Run

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) employees joined fellow public servants in the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) Fun Run on September 4, 2026, in Makilala, […]

September 8, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at September 8, 2026

USM, EDC Strengthen Partnership Through Field-Based Learning for Future Plant Biologists

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Plant Biology students of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) conducted a three-day field class at the Energy […]

September 7, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at September 7, 2026

USM Joins Celebration of 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with Lingkod Bayani Commitment Wall

Officials and employees of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) joined the nationwide signing of the Lingkod Bayani Commitment Wall during the Monday Convocation on September 7, 2026, […]

September 7, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at September 7, 2026

Dr. Ma Leslie C. Sales Named New UPRIO Director

Dr. Ma Leslie C. Sales, former dean of the College of Education (CED), was formally introduced as the Director of the University Public Relations and Information […]

August 22, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at August 22, 2026

From Tawi-Tawi, USM Powers Up Research and Innovation

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) strengthened its research and innovation capacity through its participation in the week-long capacity-building program of the Mindanao-Sulu-Palawan Innovative Research and […]

August 13, 2026

Published by Loynei Frias Sumalinog at August 13, 2026

USM Nagtatag ng Research Center para sa Human Kinetics at Wellness Studies

Opisyal na inilunsad ng University of Southern Mindanao (USM) ang Center for Human Kinetics and Wellness Studies (CHKWS) noong Agosto 12, 2026. Dumalo sa paglulunsad si Dr. Debbie […]