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Five years in the making: MSU-GSC stages resurgent return to MASTS Games 2025 with renewed pride, resilience
Joseph Carl T. Estrera March toward glory begins with one step of resolve — a campaign led by the Mindanao State University–General Santos City (MSU-GSC) delegation, carrying not just their colors and banners, but five years of preparation and pride, finally reaching its destination as the 2025 Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Games kicked off last October 26 in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. What began as a single march now unfolds into a full-blo
Joseph Carl Estrera
Oct 285 min read
WINNING CIRCUIT JIECEP-MSU-Gensan wires multiple national summit victories; powers wit, advocacy, teamwork
Ian Paolo Villacencio Brilliance, creativity, and collaboration were highlighted in the performance of the Junior Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (JIECEP) MSU-Gensan delegates as they secured multiple recognitions in the 2025 IECEP National Students’ Summit. The national gathering, held virtually from October 13 to 17 and in person from October 20 to 22 at the Marikina Convention Center, brought together top electronics and communications engineering (EC
Ian Paolo Villacencio
Oct 233 min read
MSU backgate road concreting sees 11% completion despite expired contract, missed target date
Lourenz Jay Loregas Despite an expired contract and a missed target date, the project “Road Concreting between Purok 2 and 3 going to MSU West/Rear Gate, Brgy. Fatima, General Santos City” is only 11.06% complete. This 11.06% accomplishment was as of October 1, 2025, according to a letter sent by the Office of the City Engineer to Bagwis on the same date. Based on the project details posted on the project site, the target date of completion is October 23, 2025, with a duratio
Lourenz Jay Loregas
Oct 232 min read
IPSA commemorates Indigenous Peoples Month; champions culture toward sustainable future
Zyrelle Faith Erojo After being officially recognized as an organization this academic year, the Indigenous Peoples Students' Association (IPSA), together with students from various colleges of Mindanao State University – General Santos City (MSU-GSC), celebrated its first-ever Indigenous Peoples Month on campus at the Regional Science Research Center (RSRC), October 22. Anchored on the theme “Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of
Zyrelle Faith Erojo
Oct 222 min read
Forging fact-finders Mindanawon campus journos undergo fact-checking training with MindaNews
Lourenz Jay Loregas Mindanao-based news service MindaNews equipped campus journalists from across Mindanao with fact-checking skills, during its three-day fact-checking training on October 18-20, at the MindaNews Office in Davao City. Among the participants were members of Bagwis, the official student publication of Mindanao State University - General Santos (MSU-GSC), and Pingkian, the official student publication MSU-GSC College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Other part
Lourenz Jay Loregas
Oct 212 min read
MSU-Gensan clinches podium finish in NRC 2025 amidst limited resources, support
John Paul Ladiana Siapel Showcasing its growing excellence in Science and Technology, Mindanao State University–General Santos City (MSU-GSC) once again proved its innovation prowess after clinching the bronze medal in the 3kg Remote-Controlled Sumobot Category during the National Robotics Competition (NRC) 2025 held at Polomolok, South Cotabato, battling against 31 teams across various regions in the country. Representing the institution, Jayden Aldridge Ocampo, a student o
John Paul SIapel
Oct 213 min read
ONE POINT AWAY: JPSME MSU-GSC clinches 2nd place in 15th PSME Students’ National Conference Quiz Bee
Zyrelle Faith Erojo Trailing the University of San Carlos (USC) by a one-point difference, the Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (JPSME) team of Mindanao State University – General Santos City (MSU-GSC) claimed second place in the 15th Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Students’ National Conference Quiz Bee at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Manila, October 18. Representing JPSME MSU-GSC, the quiz bee team comprised Mohammad Yunous Hassa
Zyrelle Faith Erojo
Oct 193 min read
MSU-GSC caps intramurals week with Songkran-themed Students’ Night
Zyrelle Erojo, Zhaira Macmod Splashing into the finale, the Mindanao State University – General Santos City (MSU-GSC) concluded its week-long Intramurals with a Songkran-themed Students’ Night 2025, transforming the university quadrangle into a lively splash zone of music, dance, and color, October 16. To culminate a week of events, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) organized the celebration as the official closing program of the Intramurals, highlighting the students’ athlet
Bagwis Msu
Oct 172 min read


Asteegs end long runner-up streak to clinch women’s bball crown over Vanguards
Photo by: Jibrylle Mohammad After years of near misses, the College of Engineering (COE) Asteegs finally captured the women’s basketball championship after overpowering the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards, 42–31, at the University Gymnasium, October 16. With the School of Graduate Studies, the long-time titleholder now dissolved and its graduate students merged into their respective colleges, the victory marked Asteegs’ long-awaited rise to the top

Vaness Villafuerte
Oct 162 min read


Asteegs solidify football reign with championship win over Reapers to seal fifth straight crown
Photo by: Ashley Loyloy Extending their championship reign to five-peat in dominant fashion, the College of Engineering Asteegs reaffirmed their football dynasty with a 2–0 victory over the College of Agriculture Reapers in the title match held at the University Football Field on October 15. With a stunning mid–first half worldie from Asteegs’ team captain Frances Erl Onggo, off a composed placement pass by Jaymark Macondan, the Asteegs seized control of the match, taking a 1

Niel Zsun John Vega
Oct 161 min read
PASTELL : CBAA’s Ma’idah bags Sineskolar 2025 crown, retells of MSU pastil vendor
Maria Nicole P. Silva Turning a slice of campus life into a story of family and perseverance, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) clinched the championship at this year’s Sineskolar 2025, formerly the GAD Film Festival, with their short family drama Ma’idah after several years of trying. Inspired by the real-life story of a pastil vendor inside Mindanao State University–General Santos City (MSU-GSC), the film follows a mother who faced her greatest

Maria Nicole Silva
Oct 162 min read


BACK-TO-BACK ASTEEGS clinch 2-peat in CDP competition, sweep all citation awards
Vaness Villafuerte Defending their crown with consistency and precision, the College of Engineering (COE) ASTEEGS clinched their second consecutive championship in the Collaborative Desktop Publishing (CDP) competition held on October 15 at the University Gymnasium during this year’s Intramurals Literary Night. Composed of Blueprint journalists Kyle Jeoffer Victorio (Editorial), Prince Zyrus Laudato (Sports), Jay Chris Oteda (Cartoonist), Kristine Abegail Layout (Layout), Kat

Vaness Villafuerte
Oct 162 min read


Legendary Mentors, nagpasiklab sa unang arnis showdown ng Intramurals; sinikwat ang 17 medalya sa pangunguna ng freshman-captain Meneses
Photos by: Jibrylle Mohammad Gamit ang magigilas na anyo at matitikas na galaw sa eskrima, nagpasiklab ang mga Arnisador ng College of Education (COEd) Legendary Mentors sa kauna-unahang kompetisyon ng Arnis ng taunang Intramurals ng Mindanao State University–General Santos (MSU-GenSan) na ginanap sa Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Lobby ng pamantasan, Oktubre 15. Sa pangunguna ng kanilang batang kapitan, Sinned Meneses, na pumukol ng tig-isang ginto sa Individual Baston Anyo
James Victor Talay
Oct 162 min read


Asteegs clinch back-to-back men’s triples darts glory; Mentors, upset last year’s women’s category champs
Photos by: Loiu Gee Tamalon Anchored from Gianni Giangan’s double-20 finisher in the third leg, the College of Engineering (COE) Asteegs rose from a twice-to-beat disadvantage against the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Wizards, (2–1, 3–0), engineering the men’s triples darts title for themselves at the University Gymnasium on October 15. With hopes of forcing another decisive match to overturn the Wizards’ twice-to-beat advantage, the Asteegs trio of Cyrus Manriq

Berjan Pagadatan
Oct 163 min read


Daro on Top: Reapers strike twin titles in men’s, women’s volleyball to seal dynasty reign
Photo by Katrina Elises In front of an all-out crowd, the College of Agriculture (COA) Reapers have once again reaped glory on the court, solidifying their reign as the undisputed volleyball powerhouse of the university after clinching back-to-back championship titles in both men’s and women’s divisions at the University Volleyball Court, October 15. Anchored by captain and best setter Jed Tejas and finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), Prince Macagcalat, Reapers’ men soared to
Princess Grace Tesnado
Oct 162 min read


'PAKINGGAN ANG HUSTISYA!’ Katarungan, reyalidad ibinandera ng Vanguards sa Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas upang depensahan ang titulo; mga isyung panlipunan, tampok sa entablado
Lynxter Gybriel Leaño Binalot ng samu’t saring hinaing hinggil sa mga isyung panlipunan ang kompetisyon ng Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas matapos ibida ng bawat kalahok ang kanilang mga piyesang sumasalamin sa mga suliraning kinakaharap ng Pilipinas na kung saan nadepensahan ng College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) ang kanilang korona sa naturang patimpalak, Oktubre 15. Mula sa pitong grupong nagtagisan, muling namayagpag ang Taliba sa pamamagitan ng kanilang piyesang

Lynxter Gybriel Leaño
Oct 162 min read


Reapers end Asteegs’ baseball dynasty, seize long-awaited crown in thrilling showdown
Photo by: Katrina Elises After years of chasing the crown, the Reapers of the College of Agriculture finally ended the baseball reign of the College of Engineering Asteegs, outlasting the longtime champions in a gripping 7–5 showdown on October 15 at the University Baseball Field. Guided by team captain RJ Delcano, the Reapers turned their teamwork into pure firepower, converting a tight duel into a statement win through clutch hitting, smart base running, and rock-solid defe
Joseph Carl Estrera
Oct 162 min read


Vanguards once again reign supreme at LitNight ’25, cementing CSSH’s legacy
Zhaira Macmod Bagging multiple championships and podium finishes across literary and speaking events, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) once again proved why Literary Night is often referred to as “CSSH Night.” The Vanguards dominated the Intramurals Literary Night 2025 on October 15, reflecting the college’s consistent performance in both competitions. Living up to their legacy of artistic excellence, CSSH emerged as the overall champion with a total of 1
Zhaira Macmod
Oct 163 min read


87 cosplayers bring fiction, PH icons to MSU-GenSan; Reapers respawn as Minecraft-themed champions
Eighty-seven cosplayers took center stage at the university gymnasium, electrifying the crowd with portrayals ranging from fictional icons to Philippine public figures, where the College of Agriculture (COA) caught the judges’ favor during the Cosplayer Superstar segment of Literary Night, October 15. Notably, students who embodied characters from Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, Jujutsu Kaisen, Sarah Discaya, Ed Caluag, Minecraft, and more brought cheers and laughter as they pa

Lynxter Gybriel Leaño
Oct 161 min read
ENGINEERED SURPRISE: COE emerges as PDC 2025 dark horse victor, defeating powerhouse teams
John Paul Ladiana Siapel Cheers flooded the University Gymnasium during the Literary Night 2025 when the College of Engineering (COE) was declared champion in the 5th Parliamentary Debate Championship (PDC), defeating long-time heavyweight teams — the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) and the College of Education (COEd) — in a thrilling contest of logic and argumentation, October 15. Representing Paldea A, Don Joshua Gragasin and Shaeena Sakkam carried the fla
John Paul SIapel
Oct 163 min read
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