MSU TCTO Ranks No. 1 Among Philippine HEIs in SDG 14, Bringing Tawi-Tawi's Marine Excellence to the Global Top 200
In its continuing pursuit of excellence in marine sustainability and environmental stewardship, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has achieved another milestone after emerging as the No. 1 participating higher education institution in the Philippines under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Below Water in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, securing a place in the 101–200 global bracket.
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MSU TCTO Strengthens Global Sustainability Standing with Strong Performance Across Multiple SDGs in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI – The Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has strengthened its global sustainability standing after earning strong placements across multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, reaffirming the University's commitment to advancing quality education, research, innovation, extension, and community engagement in support of sustainable development.
MSU TCTO Makes History with the Philippines' First Undergraduate BS Oceanography Program
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI – In a groundbreaking development for Philippine higher education, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) is set to offer the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, becoming the first higher education institution in the Philippines to offer an undergraduate degree program in Oceanography and the first in Mindanao.
MSU TCTO, GCash Sign Agreement to Enhance Digital Financial Services
June 10, 2026 — Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) and G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash) formally entered into an Implementing Agreement for the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) with GCash Card Issuance, marking a significant step toward strengthening the University’s digital financial services and enhancing accessibility for students and employees.
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MSU TCTO Strengthens Global Sustainability Standing with Strong Performance Across Multiple SDGs in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI – The Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has strengthened its global sustainability standing after earning strong placements across multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, reaffirming the University's commitment to advancing quality education, research, innovation, extension, and community engagement in support of sustainable development.
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BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI – In a groundbreaking development for Philippine higher education, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) is set to offer the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, becoming the first higher education institution in the Philippines to offer an undergraduate degree program in Oceanography and the first in Mindanao.
Read More MSU TCTO, GCash Sign Agreement to Enhance Digital Financial Services
June 10, 2026 — Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) and G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash) formally entered into an Implementing Agreement for the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) with GCash Card Issuance, marking a significant step toward strengthening the University’s digital financial services and enhancing accessibility for students and employees.
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