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Dec
5
MSU TCTO Ranks Among UI GreenMetric Universities, Leading BARMM in Sustainability
The Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has achieved a notable accomplishment in its debut participation in the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, placing 1,411th globally among institutions recognized for their commitment to sustainability. Nationally, MSU TCTO ranked 78th among Philippine universities, and notably, it emerged as the first and only institution in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to be included in this global sustainability assessment.
Nov
26
MSU TCTO CoEd Launches The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes
The MSU TCTO College of Education proudly announces the official launch of The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes during the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education.
Nov
8
MSU-TCTO Public Administration Department and Bongao LGU Signs MOA for Barangay Leadership Program
MSU-TCTO, through its Department of Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the Local Government Unit of Bongao signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the “Empowering Barangay Leaders: Enhancing Leadership and Administrative Capacities of Barangay Officials in Bongao” program.
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MSU TCTO Ranks Among UI GreenMetric Universities, Leading BARMM in Sustainability
The Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has achieved a notable accomplishment in its debut participation in the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, placing 1,411th globally among institutions recognized for their commitment to sustainability. Nationally, MSU TCTO ranked 78th among Philippine universities, and notably, it emerged as the first and only institution in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to be included in this global sustainability assessment.
MSU TCTO Successfully Hosts ICIIE 2025, Strengthening Inclusive and Indigenous Education
As part of its commitment to advancing inclusive and indigenous education, MSU TCTO successfully hosted the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education (ICIIE) from November 26–28, 2025, at the Bihing Tahik Resort and the Indanan Anni Hall of MSU TCTO. With the theme “Reimagining Education Leadership and Policy for Equity and Social Inclusion,” the conference brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers from across the country and abroad, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, explore innovative practices, and foster collaboration in education that is inclusive, equitable, and transformative.
MSU TCTO CoEd Launches The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes
The MSU TCTO College of Education proudly announces the official launch of The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes during the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education.
MSU TCTO Successfully Hosts ICIIE 2025, Strengthening Inclusive and Indigenous Education
As part of its commitment to advancing inclusive and indigenous education, MSU TCTO successfully hosted the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education (ICIIE) from November 26–28, 2025, at the Bihing Tahik Resort and the Indanan Anni Hall of MSU TCTO. With the theme “Reimagining Education Leadership and Policy for Equity and Social Inclusion,” the conference brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers from across the country and abroad, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, explore innovative practices, and foster collaboration in education that is inclusive, equitable, and transformative.
MSU TCTO, PNU Strengthen Partnership to Advance Education and Research
As part of ongoing efforts to foster academic partnerships and innovation, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has officially entered into a new academic partnership with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The signing was held today, November 27, 2025, at the Sabdani Bulante Conference Hall.
MSU TCTO CoEd Launches The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes
The MSU TCTO College of Education proudly announces the official launch of The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes during the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education.
PASUC Endorses the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education (ICIIE) 2025
The Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) is proud to host the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education (ICIIE) 2025, which has been officially endorsed by the
MSU-TCTO Public Administration Department and Bongao LGU Signs MOA for Barangay Leadership Program
MSU-TCTO, through its Department of Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the Local Government Unit of Bongao signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the “Empowering Barangay Leaders: Enhancing Leadership and Administrative Capacities of Barangay Officials in Bongao” program.
MSU-TCTO Joins UP Pahinungod–ZamBaSulTa Collaboration to Strengthen Regional Volunteerism and Community Extension
In a landmark initiative aimed at deepening public service and academic collaboration in the southern Philippines, Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO) has formally joined the UP Diliman Ugnayan ng Pahinungod–ZamBaSulTa Collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 15 October 2025 at the University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon Hall.
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Aug
4
56th Charter Day
the 56th Founding Anniversary
Jul
28
Enrollment at MSU-TCTO
Enrollment for the upcoming semester
Jul
24
MSU-TCTO Graduation Commencement Exercises
Academic Year 2024–2025
Jun
26
Amun Jadid
Muslim, Common Local Holiday
Jun
21
June Solstice
Season
Jun
12
Independence Day
Regular Holiday
Jun
7
Eid al-Adha Day 2
Common Local Holiday
Jun
6
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Regular Holiday
May
12
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May
1
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20
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19
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18
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Apr
17
Maundy Thursday
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Apr
9
The Day of Valor
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Apr
1
Eidul-Fitar Holiday
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Aug
4
56th Charter Day
the 56th Founding Anniversary
Jul
28
Enrollment at MSU-TCTO
Enrollment for the upcoming semester
Jul
24
MSU-TCTO Graduation Commencement Exercises
Academic Year 2024–2025
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2023, March
The Development Academy of the Philippines and MSU-TCTO signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the establishment of the DAP Field Office in Tawi Tawi on March 7, 2023 at the Sabdani Bulante Conference Room.
2023, February
The College of Islamic and Arabic Studies launched Hijab Awareness Campaign with a short activity on February 1 at the Student Center. The activity aims to promote the importance of wearing hijab and raise awareness against Islamic radicalism and extremism. Chancellor Mary Joyce Guinto-Sali and College Dean Almira Hadji graced the activity and assisted the students in the proper way of wearing the Hijab.
2023, January
Chancellor Dr. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the University and the Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 to conduct “Pagsumadja: Defending Peace and Sustaining Moral Governance through Islamic Teachings,” a fellowship program among local imams and gurus of Tawi-Tawi on January 30 at the Sabdani J. Bulante Hall, Conference Room.
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2022
Throughout its formation, the Mindanao State University - Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography has been committed to providing excellent academic formation to its students by investing in its greatest asset - its constituents.
2021
MSU-TCTO has faced the COVID-19 pandemic with resiliency and vigor despite the challenges and restrictions. The university took the opportunity to continue its efforts in improving university governance by strengthening good practices, implementing sound fiscal policies, providing smooth transition to distance learning conditions, and establishing more linkages with other institutions.
2020
The year 2020 presented many challenges across the globe. On one side is the continued armed struggle, political and civil unrest, and religious and systemic racial discrimination while the other grapples with destruction caused by climate change-induced natural disasters and worsening economic downturn. However, topping them all is the advent of the pandemic brought by a new type of coronavirus disease now known as COVID-19. Nations trembled as it spread, infecting one individual after the other. Each country tremendously suffered as the pandemic wreaked havoc which gradually affected people of all walks of life. The pandemic swept the world and crippled each nation socially, politically and economically and one of the sectors heavily affected is the academe.
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As part of its commitment to advancing inclusive and indigenous education, MSU TCTO successfully hosted the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education (ICIIE) from November 26–28, 2025, at the Bihing Tahik Resort and the Indanan Anni Hall of MSU TCTO. With the theme “Reimagining Education Leadership and Policy for Equity and Social Inclusion,” the conference brought together educators, researchers, and policymakers from across the country and abroad, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, explore innovative practices, and foster collaboration in education that is inclusive, equitable, and transformative.
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As part of ongoing efforts to foster academic partnerships and innovation, the Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU TCTO) has officially entered into a new academic partnership with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The signing was held today, November 27, 2025, at the Sabdani Bulante Conference Hall.
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The MSU TCTO College of Education proudly announces the official launch of The TEPO Journal: Trends in Educational Practice and Outcomes during the 1st International Conference on Inclusive and Indigenous Education.
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