University Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Office - MSU Main C

11/07/2026

29/06/2026

A Year of Visionary Leadership. A Year of Dedicated Service. A Year of Strengthening Resilience.

The University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO), under the leadership of Director Engr. Mohammad M. Mustapha, MPA, proudly joins the entire Mindanao State University community in celebrating the First Year Anniversary of the 9th President of the Mindanao State University System, Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA.

In just one year of dedicated leadership, your unwavering commitment to excellence, institutional development, and responsive governance has inspired meaningful progress across the University System. Your steadfast support has significantly strengthened disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness initiatives, empowering the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to better protect the MSU community.

We express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued trust and invaluable support, particularly your approval of the establishment of the UDRRMO's future two-storey office building, which will house the University's modern Command Center—an enduring investment toward a safer, more resilient, and disaster-ready Mindanao State University.

As we celebrate this important milestone, the entire UDRRMO family reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting your vision of a resilient, secure, and service-oriented University.

Congratulations on your First Year of Meaningful Service. May Almighty Allah continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, good health, and steadfast leadership as you guide the Mindanao State University System toward greater heights of excellence and resilience.

25/06/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC ADVISORY:

FIRE INCIDENT REPORT ⚠️

A fire incident occurred at approximately 5:00 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, shortly after the Fajr/Sobh prayer, at an alley in front of Landbank, beside MSU Dimaporo Gymnasium, Mindanao State University (MSU) Main Campus, Marawi City.

Based on initial information, the affected residential structure is owned by Firefighter Lucman Abdulnasser, a personnel of the MSU Department of Security Services and Fire Department Unified Command. The residential unit was reportedly occupied by tenant Security Guard Suharto D. Baruang, a Security Guard of the Mindanao State University Main Campus and brother of the Deputy Chief of the Department of Security Services and Fire Department Unified Command, together with his two-member household family..

Residents and nearby individuals were observed responding and monitoring the incident as smoke rapidly spread within the affected area. Immediate response operations and fire suppression activities were conducted through the coordinated efforts of the MSU Department of Security Services and Fire Department Unified Command, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Marawi (CDRRMO), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Marantao (MDRRMO), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Marawi, and PNP counterparts within the University Campus.

The fire situation was successfully controlled and addressed through unified inter-agency coordination and immediate emergency response actions. Authorities are currently conducting further investigation and assessment to determine the origin, cause, and contributing factors of the incident.

The Mindanao State University Main Campus – University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO) extends its sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all responding agencies, volunteers, responders, security personnel, firefighters, and concerned residents for their unwavering support, immediate assistance, professionalism, and cooperation during the incident response operations.

This report is respectfully issued under the supervision of Engr. Mohammad M. Mustapha, MPA, Director of the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, under the leadership of the University System President, Atty. Paisalin P.D. Tago, CPA.

Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant, observe fire safety precautions, and immediately report any fire hazards, emergencies, or suspicious incidents to the proper authorities.

MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY – MAIN CAMPUS
University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO)

“Be Alert. Be Prepared. Be Safe.”

11/06/2026

In this spirit, the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to promoting public safety, preparedness, and a culture of resilience among all members of the MSU community. Let us honor this historic occasion through unity, responsibility, and vigilance as we work together toward a safer and more resilient future.

09/06/2026

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY | Initial Post-Earthquake Assessment Update

Following the Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on 08 June 2026, the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO), in coordination with the Physical Plant Division and the College of Engineering, immediately conducted an initial inspection, assessment, and monitoring of the Mindanao State University Main Campus Mindanao State University.

🏢 Initial Findings
Based on rapid visual inspection and field validation:

 No major structural collapse or catastrophic failure was observed across university buildings and facilities.
 Academic and administrative operations remain generally safe and ongoing, subject to further engineering evaluation.
 Visible cracks were observed in some structures, including:
o College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences
o College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
o MSU Shariah Center
o College of Health Sciences
o International Convention Center
o College of Information and Computing Sciences
o Other selected campus facilities

 The College of Social Sciences and Humanities building was noted to have pre-existing cracks prior to the earthquake, with no significant deterioration observed attributable to the recent seismic event.

⚠️ Ongoing Safety Measures
The Physical Plant Division and College of Engineering will conduct a comprehensive structural assessment to determine:
 Structural integrity and safety conditions
 Hidden or latent damage
 Required repairs, retrofitting, or rehabilitation measures

The UDRRMO is continously monitoring and coordinating with all concerned offices to ensure campus safety and preparedness.

✅ Current Status
As of the initial assessment period:
 No reported building collapse
 No major infrastructure failure
 No life-threatening structural incidents recorded within the campus

📌 Advisory
The university community is advised to remain vigilant and await further official updates as engineering assessments continue.

The immediate inspection, assessment, and monitoring activities were undertaken upon the initiative and directive of University President Atty. Tago. The response operations were led by UDRRMO Director Engr. Mustapha, MPA, in close coordination and collaboration with the Mindanao State University Physical Plant Division (PPD) and the College of Engineering, ensuring the prompt evaluation of campus facilities and the safety of the university community following the seismic event.

The immediate inspection, assessment, and monitoring activities were undertaken upon the initiative and directive of University President Atty. Tago. The response operations were led by UDRRMO Director Engr. Mustapha, MPA, in close coordination and collaboration with the Mindanao State University Physical Plant Division (PPD) and the College of Engineering, ensuring the prompt evaluation of campus facilities and the safety of the university community following the seismic event.

Issued by:
University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (UDRRMO)
Mindanao State University – Main Campus
Stay safe. Stay informed.