MSU-Zamboanga Sibugay Ghendawan Ensemble

10/07/2026

DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

The third and final day of the Subanen Beadwork and Cultural Entrepreneurship Livelihood Research Project was successfully concluded on July 10, 2026, at the MSU–Zamboanga Sibugay HM Hall. The event culminated in the recognition and awarding of certificates to the participants in celebration of their successful completion of the beadwork training workshop.

This milestone was made possible through the dedication of the project team led by 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒. 𝐃𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭,𝐏𝐡.𝐃. and the unwavering support of the Paramount Princess of Western Mindanao, 𝐁𝐚𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞-𝐑𝐲𝐝𝐞; MSU–Zamboanga Sibugay 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐆. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚; the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development; the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension; the Office of the Culture and the Arts; the Sports Office of MSU–ZS; the Miss MSU–ZS Committee; the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Buug; the IPMR of Buug; the LGU of Buug; and the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay, led by Governor Ann K. Hofer.

Throughout the three-day workshop, participants learned the art of traditional Subanen beadwork while gaining valuable knowledge on cultural entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood. Their handcrafted bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, chokers, leis, and other beadwork creations beautifully reflect the rich cultural heritage, artistry, and identity of the Subanen people.

This successful initiative highlights the power of collaboration among academic institutions, government agencies, cultural advocates, and community partners in empowering indigenous communities while preserving the traditions that define their identity.

09/07/2026

Day 2 Highlights 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

The second day of the Subanen Beadwork and Cultural Entrepreneurship Livelihood Research Project was successfully conducted on July 9, 2026, at the MSU-ZS HM Hall, bringing together participants, organizers, and community partners in another meaningful day of cultural learning, creativity, and collaboration.

Guided by the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨, 𝐁𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞-𝐑𝐲𝐝𝐞, participants gained hands-on experience in the traditional art of Subanen beadwork. Throughout the workshop, they carefully crafted a variety of intricate and culturally inspired pieces, including bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, chokers, and leis. Beyond developing artistic skills, the activity deepened participants’ appreciation of the Subanen people’s rich cultural heritage, as each handcrafted piece reflected the tribe’s unique identity, traditions, and craftsmanship passed down through generations.

The beadworks produced during the workshop stand as symbols of cultural pride, creativity, and the preservation of indigenous knowledge while highlighting the potential of cultural entrepreneurship as a sustainable livelihood opportunity for local communities. These handcrafted creations will be curated and showcased during a mini-exhibit on the third day of the project, celebrating the remarkable talents of the participants and the enduring beauty of the Subanen cultural tradition.

08/07/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 officially begins today, July 8, 2026, at the HM Hall of 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲–𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲 (MSU–ZS).

This initiative is spearheaded by 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒. 𝐃𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭 in collaboration with the MSU–Zamboanga Sibugay Administration led by 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐆. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚, MSU GAD Office, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, Office of the Culture and the Arts, Sports Office of MSU–ZS, Miss MSU–ZS Committee, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Buug, IPMR of Buug, LGU–Buug, the Provincial Government of Zamboanga Sibugay, and the Paramount Princess of Western Mindanao, 𝐁𝐚𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞-𝐑𝐲𝐝𝐞.

The research project is designed to provide participants with practical beadwork skills that can be developed into sustainable livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunities. Beyond economic empowerment, the training-workshop also serves as a platform for preserving, promoting, and celebrating the rich culture, traditions, and artistry of the Subanen tribe.

Through research, collaboration, and community engagement, this initiative reflects a shared commitment to empowering communities while safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Subanen people.

23/06/2026

Happy birthday to our empowered and empowering Chancellor, Dr. Sheila G. Magolama!🎉

The entire MSU-ZS wishes you good health and success to all of your endeavours. May this special day starts a year-long happiness and answered prayers. Lastly, may this happiest day of yours, be a reminder that your life is a blessing to many.

Thank you, ChanShei, for the positive changes you have brought to MSU-ZS. These changes are the testament of your dedication to service, and commitment to educational excellence and growth.

We love you, Maam ChanShei!🩵

22/06/2026

The Obra Senior Performing Arts Guild (OSPAG) recently participated in dance classes featuring the Afro and Femme genres, facilitated by the talented Mr. Jeffreym Caong and Ms. Cristy Mae Sebarios, also known as "Seby."

Mr. Caong is a proud alumnus of OSPAG and, together with Ms. Seby, is a member of the Sining Ghendawan Ensemble (SGE). Through their passion, artistry, and dedication to the performing arts, they continue to inspire and empower the next generation of performers.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our fellow OSPAG alumni, Ms. Lauren Grace, Mr. Jhiebby Moon Novida, Mr. Edrian Candilada, and Mr. Cj Sayle, for their unwavering support and for continuously uplifting our members.

Our sincerest thanks as well to the Buug Dance Community for sharing your knowledge, artistry, and love for dance with us. Opportunities like these allow our members to grow, explore new styles, and strengthen their passion for the performing arts.

Together, we continue to learn, move, and create. 🖤✨

16/05/2026

30/04/2026

The MSU Zamboanga Sibugay Office of Culture and the Arts extends warm greetings to all artists, dancers, and choreographers in celebration of International Dance Day.

Today, we honor dance as a powerful expression of culture, identity, and creativity—one that keeps traditions alive and connects communities through movement and rhythm. May the art of dance continue to inspire unity, passion, and cultural pride in every performance.

Happy International Dance Day!

Mabuhay ang sining ng sayaw!

04/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Bureau of Internal Revenue Philippines (BIR) for inviting Sining Ghendawan Ensemble to perform during the BIR Tax Campaign held on March 3, 2026 at the Municipal Hall of Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.
We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful campaign and to share our culture and artistry in support of a program that promotes civic responsibility in the community.

Thank you, BIR, for trusting SGE to bring culture and movement to your advocacy.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Chancellor of Mindanao State University Zamboanga Sibugay, Dr. Sheila G. Magolama, for her unending support, trust, continuous guidance, belief to the group and encouragement to Sining Ghendawan Ensemble to be in service.

27/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Bae Labi Sonita Mande Ryde for warmly welcoming Sining Ghendawan Ensemble into her home—the Royal House in Manlin, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to experience Padaga, a vital ceremony for connecting the community with spiritual, natural and human worlds.

This visit was not only an honor, but also a meaningful reminder of the beauty of our roots, traditions, and the living culture of the Subanen people.

Maraming salamat po for your kindness, Ma'am Sonita, and for sharing this sacred moment with us.

25/02/2026

With grace in her steps and strength in her story, Miss Kiem Chesley C. Taring shines brightly as Miss Tourism Buug 2026, a queen who carries beauty, pride, culture, and excellence of Mindanao State University–Zamboanga Sibugay (formerly MSU-Buug).

From the stage lights to the hearts of every Buuganon, her victory is a celebration of dedication, confidence, and the empowering spirit of a true MSUan. She embodies what it means to represent tourism, heritage, and empowered womanhood with elegance and purpose.

Your MSU-ZS family beams with honor and joy. 👑
Continue to inspire, reign with humility, and wear that crown for community, culture, and country.

Congratulations, Queen Kiem!
You made us all proud.