{"id":9510,"date":"2026-09-03T07:51:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T23:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9510"},"modified":"2026-09-04T07:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T23:53:43","slug":"wmsu-marks-sixth-year-of-dr-ochotorenas-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9510","title":{"rendered":"WMSU Marks Sixth Year of Dr. Ochotorena\u2019s Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Western Mindanao State University celebrated University President\u2019s Day on September 2, 2026, marking six years of leadership under University President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event opened with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Dr. J. Bruno Gymnasium, followed by a program highlighting the President\u2019s accomplishments and the University\u2019s journey under her leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her President\u2019s Day message, Dr. Ochotorena reflected on the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs that have shaped her tenure, including the \u201csleepless nights\u201d and \u201cmoments of doubt\u201d that came with the weight of leadership, while reaffirming her determination to carry the University\u2019s mission forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have fought a good fight,\u201d she said, expressing her resolve to see the journey through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ochotorena also addressed perceptions of her firm leadership and high standards, explaining that her expectations are rooted in her belief in the University and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI demand excellence because I know WMSU is capable of excellence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, she emphasized that the University\u2019s accomplishments are shared achievements, made possible by the collective efforts of the WMSU community working together in pursuit of excellence and institutional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ochotorena closed her message with a renewed commitment to WMSU, pledging to continue serving the University \u201cwith excellence, sincerity, courage, and love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activities continued in the afternoon with the WMSU President\u2019s Cup 2026 \u2013 APA Pickleball Tournament at the WMSU Covered Court, bringing together members of the WMSU community for an afternoon of camaraderie and sportsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond marking a milestone, University President\u2019s Day provided an opportunity to reflect on the challenges overcome, the accomplishments achieved, and the work that lies ahead, while reaffirming a shared commitment to moving WMSU forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six years down. The journey continues. (MKMQuin, PAO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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