{"id":9879,"date":"2026-11-03T11:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T03:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9879"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:35:53","slug":"wmsu-holds-national-asean-flag-raising-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/?p=9879","title":{"rendered":"WMSU Holds National ASEAN Flag-Raising Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) held the National ASEAN Flag-Raising Ceremony on November 3, 2026, at the Dr. Juanito A. Bruno Gymnasium, gathering university officials, faculty members, administrative personnel, and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony was anchored on the theme, \u201cNavigating Our Future, Together,\u201d which also serves as the theme of the Philippines\u2019 ASEAN Chairship in 2026. As this year\u2019s ASEAN Chair, the Philippines takes the lead in advancing regional cooperation, strengthening partnerships, and promoting a shared vision for a peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her message, University President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena reminded the university community of the importance of discipline, punctuality, and commitment to public service. She also emphasized that unity and collective responsibility are essential in pursuing the University\u2019s shared goals and fulfilling its institutional mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flag-raising ceremony highlighted the significance of ASEAN solidarity and the Philippines\u2019 role in leading the regional organization toward its shared aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the ceremony, WMSU reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ASEAN awareness, fostering cultural understanding, and strengthening regional solidarity within the university community. (MKMQ, PAO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/wmsu?__cft__[0]=AZjEc6VWK9JFvt-fU1Zceu5xRf1U4jtzx16rr10Oea9chyuCNbj7DunFCj4PA5k4ba1Dlvl6yXXM9EPOaSgLmRBamueclr-QHeLeIauLLPqVnlyCwmI_3lqrofH-yA95PSPPx3JvDDY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#WMSU<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/sdg16?__cft__[0]=AZjEc6VWK9JFvt-fU1Zceu5xRf1U4jtzx16rr10Oea9chyuCNbj7DunFCj4PA5k4ba1Dlvl6yXXM9EPOaSgLmRBamueclr-QHeLeIauLLPqVnlyCwmI_3lqrofH-yA95PSPPx3JvDDY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#SDG16<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/sdg17?__cft__[0]=AZjEc6VWK9JFvt-fU1Zceu5xRf1U4jtzx16rr10Oea9chyuCNbj7DunFCj4PA5k4ba1Dlvl6yXXM9EPOaSgLmRBamueclr-QHeLeIauLLPqVnlyCwmI_3lqrofH-yA95PSPPx3JvDDY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#SDG17<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887515149_1110097421786163_6204223619265466387_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887515149_1110097421786163_6204223619265466387_n.jpg 590w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887515149_1110097421786163_6204223619265466387_n-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wmsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/887515149_1110097421786163_6204223619265466387_n-400x186.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) held the National ASEAN Flag-Raising Ceremony on November 3, 2026, at the Dr. Juanito A. 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