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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ian Paolo Villacencio After finishing just shy of victory last year, the College of Education (COED) Legendary Mentors turned hesitation into harmony into triumph, seizing this year's Theater-Athlon title with their spirited take on ‘Into the Woods’. Now on its second installment, the said literary event gathered performing troupes from different colleges for another showcase of creativity and teamwork.  The  Legendary Mentors emerged as champions, followed by the College of

Ian Paolo Villacencio Turning a timeless romantic ballad into a call for sustainability, College of Law (COL) Jurists’ lone contender Charlie James Palalisan serenaded the crowd with American singer Michael Bolton’s hit ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?’ and lived up to the question by winning the Vocal Solo crown in this year's Musical Night. The Jurists’ triumph marked a comeback from last year’s seventh runner-up finish, with Palalisan’s soulful yet purposeful perfor

by: Lynxter Gybriel Leaño With a determination to surpass their 1st runner-up finish last year, the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) turned the tables in their favor against the College of Agriculture (COA) as they strummed their way to victory in the Acoustic Band category during the Musical Night of Intramurals 2025, October 14. The band, composed of Rainier Limbaga, Mark Joey Filamo, Philson M. Aceron Jr., Janica Canilla, Ray Daniel Garcia, and Louise Jorda

by Dave Modina Proving that they are not just mentors but Legendary Mentors, the College of Education (COEd) reclaimed the championship title in the Vocal Duet Competition after being dethroned by the College of Law (COL) last year, October 14. According to Maynard Glee F. Diones, one of the duet contenders and the musical head of COEd, the win was a “fulfilling” moment after a month of preparation. © Katrina Elises “It was fulfilling because you made a lot of sacrifices over

By Jideah Ervie Gayle Bactong Two years after their last victory, the College of Education’s (COEd) Sing and Dance Quartet reclaimed its glory, dethroning the College of Agriculture (COA) during Musical Night 2025 with their “4th Impact”-inspired performance. With eight colleges vying for the title, the Mentors’ winning act stood out, capturing not only the judges’ scores but also the audience’s hearts. © Katrina Elises In an interview, Jasmine Kate Tarle, one of the performe

Lourenz Jay Loregas Despite missing the podium in last year’s retro dance competition, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) bounced back, toppling last year’s top contenders—the College of Engineering (COE), College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), and College of Agriculture (COA)—ousting COE from the top three. On the other hand, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) and the College of Agriculture (COA) retained their spot

by Dave Modina Despite challenges and criticisms faced beforehand, the College of Education (COED) successfully defended its title, marking its fourth consecutive championship in the Folkdance Competition during the MSU-Gensan Intramurals Dance Night held on October 13. If it is to be recalled, a post from an anonymous user on the Buhay MSUan page stirred speculations that affected the outlook of various college competitors on campus. “For context, lahat ng colleges may iba’t