MSU Law - Tawi-Tawi Library

02/12/2025

28/11/2025

📚𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

The MSU Law - Tawi-Tawi Library is honored to unveil the newest additions to its growing collection of legal and scholarly resources. These valuable materials were generously donated by the 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (BAGO), 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (SUBATRA), and 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (UNOPS), whose continued support fuels our commitment to accessible, high-quality legal education.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors for providing updated law books, key references, and Shariah law materials that will greatly benefit our students, faculty, and researchers. Each book added to our shelves strengthens the foundation of our library, enriching legal research, expanding academic perspectives, and empowering our future lawyers with deeper knowledge and more diverse insights.

To BAGO, SUBATRA, and UNOPS, thank you for investing in education, justice, and the next generation of legal minds. Your partnership helps build a stronger foundation for legal excellence in the MSU College of Law Tawi-Tawi Extension.

17/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗔!
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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆!👨‍⚖️📚

Through its partnership with the European Union in the Philippines-funded Support to Bangsamoro Transition (SUBATRA) Programme, the Mindanao State University College of Law in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, has strengthened its library with new Islamic and Philippine legal resource materials.

Co-funded by the AECID Philippines and implemented in coordination with the Attorney General's Office-BARMM, this initiative enhances access to relevant and contextualized legal knowledge, empowering students and practitioners to promote justice and uphold the rule of law across the Bangsamoro region.

02/10/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞! 💜🐬

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the love, guidance, and inspiration you continue to share with the MSU College of Law - Tawi-Tawi Extension family. Your leadership and kindness make a lasting difference in our journey.

We pray that this year brings you more blessings, good health, and genuine happiness. Thank you for being a source of strength and encouragement to us all. Enjoy your day, Chancellor, you truly deserve all the love and celebration.

12/09/2025

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰 – 𝐓𝐚𝐰𝐢-𝐓𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

The strength of the MSU College of Law – Tawi-Tawi Extension lies in the dedication and expertise of its faculty members. Coming from diverse fields of law and practice, our professors bring with them years of professional experience and a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of lawyers and leaders.

More than just educators, they serve as mentors who guide our students not only in understanding the law but also in applying it with fairness, integrity, and compassion. Their passion for teaching and service ensures that every law student under their care is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to face the challenges of the legal profession.

As we highlight our faculty, we also recognize their essential contribution in guiding the College toward its mission, preparing graduates who will stand for justice and make a lasting impact in the communities they belong to.

13/08/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐓𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐚

The Mindanao State University - Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography gratefully acknowledges the generous donation of law books from Batocabe and Partners Law Offices, law office of Atty. Ymil Rjiv “Layl” Dela Torre Matba, son of former Tawi-Tawi Governor and Lone District Representative Rashidin H. Matba.

Atty. Matba personally visited Chancellor Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali at her office to formally hand over the donation and express his commitment to supporting legal education in the province. This initial batch of law books will significantly enhance the College’s academic resources and contribute to the development of future legal professionals in Tawi-Tawi.

In addition to this meaningful gesture, Atty. Matba will be joining the faculty of the College of Law – Tawi-Tawi Extension as one of its lecturers. He joins the College with extensive experience in legal practice and a steadfast commitment to public service. He earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, and has served as Chief-of-Staff at the Office of Congressman Rashidin Halun Matba during the 18th Congress.

The University extends its sincere appreciation to Atty. Matba for his generosity and for choosing to be part of MSU-TCTO’s continuing mission to provide quality legal education in the region.

Copied from the FB Page of MSU TCTO.
Written by : Ayesha Anuddin of OIPP
Photo by: Abdel Aming
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07/08/2025

The donation included two high-end laptops, printers, and 150 law and Shari’ah books aimed at boosting digital access and research capacity in the geographically isolated province.

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03/08/2025

Message of the Chancellor on the Occasion of the 56th Founding Anniversary

My heartfelt warm greetings to the entire MSU-TCTO community on this 56th Founding Anniversary!

The Mindanao State University - Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography has grown into a dynamic institution committed to innovation and excellence. From its modest roots, it has blossomed into a vibrant academic institution, shaping minds and futures across the Southern Philippines. This milestone is not only a tribute to our past but also a call to continue building with excellence, integrity, and heart.

This occasion reminds us of the power of unity and vision—a reaffirmation to continue to be a beacon of hope, learning, and leadership for generations to come.

Happy 56th Anniversary, MSU-TCTO! Mabuhay ang ating pamantasan! May our journey continue to uplift lives, transform communities, and inspire boundless possibilities.