๐–๐Œ๐’๐” ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐Œ๐š. ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐š ๐€. ๐Ž๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ž๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐ž ๐™๐š๐ฆ๐›๐จ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐š๐ซ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐!

Western Mindanao State University proudly celebrates the well-deserved recognition of our esteemed University President, Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena, as a recipient of the Orgullo de Zamboanga Premiar Awardโ€”the highest distinction bestowed by the Local Government of Zamboanga City upon individuals who bring exceptional honor and pride to our beloved city.

The awarding ceremony was held on February 24 as part of the 88th Dia de Zamboanga celebration, commemorating the city’s rich heritage and the outstanding contributions of its distinguished citizens.

Dr. Ochotorenaโ€™s leadership, unwavering dedication to academic excellence, and transformative contributions to research, community development, and internationalization have not only elevated WMSU but have also placed Zamboanga City on the map as a hub of excellence in education and public service.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ochotorena for this prestigious accolade! Your WMSU family stands proud of your achievements and unwavering commitment to excellence.