26/08/2026
𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦|| 𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟲𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮-𝗞𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
MARAWI CITY, August 26, 2026 — Embracing its milestone anniversary theme, "MSU @ 65: Kultura, Kahusayan, at Kaunlaran Tungo sa Isang Inklusibong Pamantasan," Mindanao State University (MSU) marked its 65th Founding Anniversary with a vibrant 1st Ka-Kulintang Competition held at the Aga Khan Museum Grounds, MSU-Main Campus, Marawi City. The event was part of the university’s anniversary festivities celebrating its rich cultural heritage and brought together talented kulintang performers and cultural enthusiasts from various MSU departments and external units. The activity was attended by MSU System President Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA, together with university officials and representatives from the different external units.
The competition served as a meaningful celebration of Meranaw culture and tradition, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their musical talents, honor ancestral traditions, strengthen cultural identity, and inspire the younger generation to appreciate and preserve the cultural legacy of the Meranaw people. In the MSU Category, the Housing Management Office emerged as champion. In the Open Category, Team Potri Pagiruin was declared champion, followed by Team Marogong (Muntia Pagnawan) as first runner-up, Team Potri Pindariday as second runner-up, and Team Potri Zenganin as third runner-up.
The category champions received ₱15,000 cash prizes and champion trophies, while trophies and cash awards were also presented to the other winners. Special awards likewise recognized outstanding performances, musical artistry, and talents demonstrated throughout the competition. The Ka-Kulintang Competition became one of the significant highlights of MSU’s 65th Founding Anniversary, underscoring the university’s continuing commitment to preserving indigenous traditions, promoting Meranaw cultural heritage, and fostering cultural pride among its students and the wider MSU community.
