MSU TCTO College of Mathematical Sciences

14/05/2026

18/04/2026

Congratulations, Dean Prof. Dr. Ladznar S. Laja and Assoc. Prof. Rosalio Jr. G. Artes.

Asaalamu alaikum, Dolphins!🐬

Heto na po ang listahan ng may primary authorship ngayong 2026.

Congratulations Prof. Nilo J. Castulo, PhD of the College of Education sa pangmalakasang tatlong (3) articles.

Isang saludo 🫡 para kay College of Mathematical Sciences Dean Prof. Ladznar S. Laja, PhD na may dalawang (2) articles bilang primary author. How to be you po, Dean? 😍💪

Congratulations, everyone!

15/04/2026

The College of Mathematical Sciences congratulates Prof. Dr. Regimar A. Rasid on his designation as Chairman of the Department of Statistics, effective 06 April 2026, pursuant to Special Order No. 352-OC s.2026.
Prof. Dr. Rasid concurrently serves as Chief of the Office of Admission and Scholarship. Under his leadership, the Department presented its proposal for the Master of Applied Statistics program before the University System Curriculum Committee today, 15 April 2026.

The college looks forward to a stronger Department of Statistics under his leadership.

Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Rasid!

15/04/2026

The College of Mathematical Sciences joined in welcoming the University System Curriculum Committee headed by Dr. Minerva-Saminah M. Naga, Vice President for Academic Affairs of the MSU System, for the Program Proposal Evaluation commenced today.

On the first day of the program, the Department's proposal committee was given the opportunity to discuss the Master of Applied Statistics adoption with the evaluation committee.

The College is hopeful that with the full support of the university, the program adoption will receive favorable evaluation and the College may begin offering the Master of Applied Statistics program in the first semester of Academic Year 2026-2027.

08/04/2026

𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐈𝐑

The Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) was recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for its commitment to civic responsibility and exemplary compliance with internal revenue requirements.

The University received a Certificate of Recognition during the BIR Tax Campaign Kick-off held on February 16, 2026 at Beachside Inn Hotel and Restaurant, Simandagit, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, in line with this year’s theme, “Mahusay na Serbisyo, Katumbas ng Buwis Mo.”

Chancellor Dr. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali expressed her sincere appreciation to the BIR for the recognition, emphasizing that the award reflects the collective efforts of the University in upholding accountability, institutional integrity, and dedicated public service.

This recognition further reinforces MSU TCTO’s commitment to responsible governance and its role as a public institution that values transparency, compliance, and service to the community.

07/04/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐓𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟎𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The CMS took its first hosting of the MSU-TCTO flag ceremony on 06 April 2026. As part of the program, the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Ladznar S. Laja, delivered his opening remarks. In his speech, Dean Prof. Laja shared updates about the College -- "𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝑀𝑆 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦," said the Dean.

Dean Prof. Laja also shared that the College will hold its first-ever colloquium featuring BS Math and BS Stat graduating students presenting their research papers, thereby contributing to the growing number of publication outputs of the College. Some of these graduating students will also be presenting their research papers at the Mathematical Society of the Philippines conference in Pangasinan this June 2026 supervised by some of the faculty members of the College. Strengthening the research collaboration of the College, some of the faculty members are currently on study leave in Japan, Malaysia, MSU-IIT, and De La Salle University.

The Dean also shared that the Data Analytics and Modeling Center proposal, proposed by a Statistics faculty member, was approved at the recent BOR meeting. The College is grateful to the administration, especially Chancellor Prof. Guinto-Sali, for the support.

Wrapping his speech, the Dean emphasized that despite its size, CMS is making a noticeable impact in research across the University. This was corroborated when the Chancellor announced a recognition ceremony for researchers on 10 April 2026 and congratulated the Department of Mathematics for being named as the top-performing department in research across MSU-TCTO.

Master of Ceremonies: Ma'am Kimberly Pon

📸: OIPP

01/04/2026

CMS Celebrates the BOR Approval of the Proposed Data Analytics and Modeling Center (DAMC) of CMS Faculty Member

The proposed Data Analytics and Modeling Center (DAMC) — a proposal by our very own Asst. Prof. Azman A. N**s — has been approved by the MSU Board of Regents during its 1st Quarter Meeting last March 31, 2026.

CMS is deeply grateful to Chancellor Dr. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali and the MSU Board of Regents for their confidence and support in approving this proposal.

The DAMC is a vision rooted in the belief that Tawi-Tawi and the Bangsamoro deserve world-class computational research infrastructure. CMS stands fully behind this proposal and will continue to support its goals of advancing data science research, training the next generation of researchers, connecting MSU-TCTO to international research networks, and strengthening the University's capacity for national, regional, and global research collaboration — every step of the way, from BOR approval to DBM, and until the DAMC becomes a reality for MSU-TCTO.

We are happy to report to Team Dolphins 🐬 that all our agenda submitted to the MSU Board of Regents were approved during its 1st quarter meeting held on 31 March 2026 at the Commission on Higher Education.

Among the notable agenda that were approved are the following:
1. Institutionalization of the Fisheries Licensure Examination for BS Fisheries graduating students of the College of Oceanography, Fisheries, Environmental Science and Technology (COFEST);
2. Institutionalization of the Marine Science Museum;
3. Revitalization of the Sama Studies Center;
4. Establishment of the Office of Resource Management and Generation;
5. Comprehensive Anti-Smoking and To***co Control Policy and Guidelines of MSU TCTO;
6. Promotion/Reclassification of 18 faculty members with the rank Assistant Professor IV (12); Teacher III (5); and Master Teacher II (1);
7. Retitling or Conversion from High School to Collegiate Rank of two (2) faculty members of MSU ILS, College of Education;
8. Appointments of thirteen (13) administrative personnel; and
9. Procurement of a 29-seater Coaster Bus for MSU TCTO Students (Baby Dolphins).

Moreover, the following proposals for FY 2027 were approved by the Board. For these to materialize, the proposals will be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for possible inclusion in the 2027 NEP and GAA, Insha Allah.

1. Proposed Construction of a Four Storey-Academic Building with Roof Deck;
2. Proposed Construction of a Sports Development Complex as input to the Bangsamoro Development Investment Program (BDIP);
3. Proposed Construction of the Business Innovation Center;
4. Proposed Completion of the MSU College of Law Building and its Facilities;
5. Proposed Data Analytics and Modeling Center (DAMC);
6. Proposed Inclusion of Quality Assurance and Development Budget; and
7. Proposed Creation of Twenty (20) Assistant Professor Plantilla Items

Kudos to Team Dolphins for your hard work. Let us continue Creating Opportunities and Transforming Lives.

31/03/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙-𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞-𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠-𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 116 issued by the Office of the President of the Philippines, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) adopts the following work arrangements on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to allow employees to properly observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday:

𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 (𝗪𝗙𝗛) 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳

𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

In line with this, April 2 (Maundy Thursday) and April 3 (Good Friday) are declared regular holidays.

26/03/2026

Happy 9th Anniversary, Ma’am Chancellor Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali. The College of Mathematical Sciences (CMS) is grateful for your invaluable service.

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟗 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

Today, we celebrate a meaningful milestone as Prof. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali, Ph.D. marks her 9th year of dedicated leadership as Chancellor of the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography.

Over the years, your leadership has guided the University through growth, strengthened our institutional foundations, and inspired the MSU TCTO community to continuously pursue excellence in education, research, and service. Your vision and commitment have helped shape a more responsive, resilient, and forward-looking University for the Bangsamoro.

As one MSU TCTO community, we express our sincere gratitude for your continued service, leadership, and unwavering dedication.

Happy 9th Anniversary, Chancy Joyce!

24/03/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 114, s. 2026, issued by the Office of the President, the University shall implement revised work arrangements, class schedules, and institutional energy conservation measures in support of efficient resource management, institutional resilience, and the uninterrupted delivery of quality instruction and public service.

Onsite reporting shall be observed from Monday to Thursday, while a work-from-home arrangement shall be implemented every Friday, except for offices performing frontline and essential services, which shall remain fully operational onsite.

Classes under the Integrated Laboratory School and community high schools, as well as undergraduate and tertiary-level classes, shall shift to online learning modalities every Friday, subject to the provisions of the memorandum.

The University shall also adopt energy conservation measures on lighting, air conditioning, equipment use, and workplace resource efficiency.

For full details, please refer to Memorandum No. 029-OC, s. 2026.
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