Mariano Marcos State University

Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is a prominent educational institution in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, known for its initiatives in teacher welfare, education reforms, and climate-resilient farming projects. The university plans to establish a new campus in Pagudpud to enhance local access to higher education, offering various Bachelor of Science programs. MMSU also plays a crucial role in environmental conservation efforts, such as building small water impounding dams and solar-powered irrigation systems with support from the People's Survival Fund.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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Marcos touts education reforms, teacher welfare improvements

Education stakeholders in Ilocos Norte praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s efforts to improve teacher welfare and emphasize education reforms during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Farmers groups with MMSU preserve indigenous plants for food security and income

Three farmers' groups in Batac City and Sarrat Municipality are working to preserve indigenous plants used for food and natural medicine.
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Marcos accepts De Vera’s resignation, appoints Agrupis as new CHED head

On Thursday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accepted the courtesy resignation of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Prospero De Vera III.
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Laoag develops farm tourism sites with farmers' groups

Farm tourism sites are being developed in Laoag City in partnership with farmers' associations to enhance visitor experiences and generate income.
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ADMU leads Bar Exams for first-time candidates with 96.36%, followed by UP and San Beda

Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) topped the Bar Examinations for first-time candidates with a 96.36% passing rate, followed by UP, San Beda University, University of Santo Tomas-Manila, and University of San Carlos.
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Marcos distributes PHP157.95M aid to farmers, fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of PHP157.95 million worth of assistance to farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers in Ilocos Norte on Wednesday.
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President Marcos highlights Pantawid Pamilya success, cites top exam graduates

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted during his third State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 22, that over 420,000 families have graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.
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Marcos: New tech needed to stabilize rice supply

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the use of new technology to ensure a stable supply of rice.
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Castro tops March physician licensure exams

Aira Cassandra Suguitan Castro from Mariano Marcos State University in Batac topped the March 2023 Physician Licensure Examination with an 89% score.
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US gives P12M to boost PH universities' research

The US government has provided P12 million through USAID to boost research and innovation efforts at five Philippine universities outside Manila.
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