₱85-M Halal Research Center to Rise at MSU TCTO, Advancing Halal Innovation in the Bangsamoro
Strengthening its commitment to research, innovation, and community-responsive development, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) is set to establish a four-storey Halal Research Center with a total project investment of ₱85 million. The facility, which will have a 3,200-square-meter floor area, aims to serve as a hub for halal research, training, product development, and industry collaboration in the Bangsamoro region. Once completed, the Center is expected to support the growing demand for halal-certified products and services while advancing scientific research, professional training, and economic opportunities in the halal industry.
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MSU TCTO, Wildlife Conservation Society Forge Partnership for Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development
To further strengthen research collaboration and community-based environmental action, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) formally sealed a strategic partnership to advance biodiversity conservation, marine protection, and community-based environmental initiatives in Tawi-Tawi and the broader Sulu–Sulawesi Seascape.
MSU TCTO CIAS Programs Granted COPC After CHED OPSD Central Evaluation
In its continuing pursuit of academic excellence and quality assurance, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has secured Certificates of Program Compliance (COPC) for academic programs evaluated by the Commission on Higher Education Office of Programs and Standards Development (CHED OPSD) Central, particularly those under the College of Islamic Arts and Sciences (CIAS).
MSU TCTO Strengthens Partnership with Local Government Units through MOU Signing
The MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Units of Simunul, Panglima Sugala, Sibutu, South Ubian, Bongao, Tandubas, and Sitangkai on December 17 at the Conference Room, Sabdani J. Bulante Building. The agreement formalizes a collaborative partnership in support of marine biodiversity conservation and fisheries management in the Province of Tawi-Tawi.
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MSU TCTO, Wildlife Conservation Society Forge Partnership for Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development
To further strengthen research collaboration and community-based environmental action, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) formally sealed a strategic partnership to advance biodiversity conservation, marine protection, and community-based environmental initiatives in Tawi-Tawi and the broader Sulu–Sulawesi Seascape.
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MSU TCTO CIAS Programs Granted COPC After CHED OPSD Central Evaluation
In its continuing pursuit of academic excellence and quality assurance, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has secured Certificates of Program Compliance (COPC) for academic programs evaluated by the Commission on Higher Education Office of Programs and Standards Development (CHED OPSD) Central, particularly those under the College of Islamic Arts and Sciences (CIAS).
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MSU TCTO Strengthens Partnership with Local Government Units through MOU Signing
The MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Units of Simunul, Panglima Sugala, Sibutu, South Ubian, Bongao, Tandubas, and Sitangkai on December 17 at the Conference Room, Sabdani J. Bulante Building. The agreement formalizes a collaborative partnership in support of marine biodiversity conservation and fisheries management in the Province of Tawi-Tawi.
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