The Western Mindanao State University is the lone state university in Region IX, and one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the Philippines.

Historically, this institution was (and still is) proud in serving as the center of academic excellence in the region. She exuded greatness in doing her pivotal role in educating the people (the then Indios, Infieles, and the Moros---a Spanish colonial classification of the people in the Philippines that lingered during the American Occupation and beyond).

In fact, this historic institution was part of the grand design of the Americans (public school system) to neutralize the Moro resistance against the military campaigns in the region viewed by the natives as colonialism. She stood up and herself witnessed the experiences of the populace under the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes, the Old Moro Province, the Commonwealth, the Japanese Occupation, the Philippine Independence, and the Post-war Philippines.

Recently, pursuant to the university leadership's sponsored research, it was unveiled that WMSU as it is better known today is one of the oldest public schools in the Philippines (the old Normal School) which was founded by the American government in 1904. Had it not been because of the lack of "know-how" due to historical distortions---that the public thought that she was established in 1918,---the Centennial Celebration of WMSU was supposed to be in 2004.

Consequently, better late than never. Various sectors joined the WMSU family in celebrating the most awaited 100 years of existence of our dear alma mater. The all-year round activity that culminated in December 2006 was a convergence at its best.

WMSU produced and is continuously nurturing successful (top-notch professionals) graduates in various disciplines, and leaders in their respective fields of specialization. This academic institution was part and parcel of the infrastructures for peace and development in Mindanao and Sulu. Above all, she has served and is proudly serving the marginalized and underprivileged sectors of the Philippine society.

Congratulations!

At the turn of the 21st century, what is very interesting to see is the transformation of this more than a century-old state academic institution. Let our concern be felt, wherever we are---Zamboanga Peninsula(Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay), Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Palawan, in any part of the Philippines, or abroad---let us support, in whatever capacity, the Western Mindanao State University---where we belong!


Originally posted by Teng Catong @ http://www.friendster.com/group-discussion/index.php?t=msg&th=247919&start=0&
Mon, 03/05/07 01:05 AM