Adiong Memorial State College kicks Off Intramural Games 2026 Under "DIWA 2026" Theme

Bubong, Lanao del Sur — Adiong Memorial State College (AMSC) officially opened its annual Intramural Games 2026 on September 28, 2026, at the AMSC Open Field in Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur, bringing together students, faculty, administration, and alumni in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, culture, and academic pride. Anchored on the slogan "DIWA 2026," the multi-day event began with a colorful grand parade and a lineup of opening cultural and athletic showcases.

The opening day festivities commenced early at 6:15 AM as participating contingents assembled at the Bubong- Ramain Crossing before marching toward the AMSC Open Field. Campus administrative units, including the Office of the Registrar and the AMSC Alumni Association, joined the procession alongside student delegations, displaying custom banners, mascot banners, and prop balloons. The formal ceremony opened with traditional invocations followed by the rendition of the Philippine National Anthem and the CHEd, BARMM, and AMSC institutional hymns.

Key leaders of the institution delivered messages of encouragement to launch the games. A message of support was delivered first by the SUC President Dr. Sherifa Rohannie K. Adiong.

In her message, Dr. Adiong expressed deep gratitude for her continued term as College President through 2030, following the CHED Board Meeting on September 17. She acknowledged a ₱100 Million capital outlay granted by CHED alongside an allocation for a new Male Students' Dormitory Building expected to be constructed on the new campus. Furthermore, she extended sincere thanks to congressional leaders, including Congressman Jude Acidre of Tingog Partylist, Congresswoman Mika Suansing, Congressman Sandro Marcos, Congressman Zia Alonto Adiong, Congressman Yasser Alonto Balindong, and Congressman Lordan Suan, for securing 100 additional student scholarship slots, a new school mini-bus for student and employee use, and the continuation of the free ride program over the next four years. Dr. Adiong urged the faculty, staff, and students to remain united and cooperative in achieving their shared goal of transforming AMSC into Adiong Memorial State University. She concluded by wishing all competing athletes the best, encouraging them to embody sportsmanship, camaraderie, and unity throughout the week-long competition.

The opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Luis Siddick F. Adiong, Director of the Division of Student Affairs. Cultural entertainment was provided by the Paramanis Troupe of the Socio-Culture and the Arts Unit. Following the performances, Basketball Men's Head Coach Mohammad Amir S. Adiong led the Oath of Sportsmanship for players, and Associate Professor Victoria L. Langco administered the Oath of Officials. The ceremonial Lighting of the Torch was led jointly by Sir Jalil M. Bayabao, Ma'am Mohaira M. Macud, Prof. Luis Siddick F. Adiong, Sir Rogelio Jr. M. Ortega, Sir Omar R. Pangcoga, and Dr. Sherifa Rohannie K. Adiong.

Six primary delegations are competing across the athletic and socio-cultural divisions, each represented by their respective academic units and team mascots. These include the Graduate School Soaring Eagles, the College of Education Cunning Wolves, the College of Natural Resources and Sustainability Royal Hornets, the College of Criminology Shadow Panthers, the College of Business Administration Blazing Tigers, and the College of Information Technology Mighty Grizzlies.

Following the field parade and chant display, the competition began with socio-cultural events including Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet, and Pop Dance performances on the open field stage. Based on the early standings released by the AMSC Committee on Sports and Wellness, the College of Information Technology Mighty Grizzlies established a swift lead by capturing six gold medals. They are followed in the early standings by the College of Criminology with two golds, two silvers, and four bronzes, the College of Natural Resources and Sustainability with one gold, six silvers, and two bronzes, the College of Education with one gold, one silver, and three bronzes, and the College of Business Administration with one silver and one bronze. The Intramural Games 2026 will proceed over the coming days with ball games, track events, and further cultural contests to determine the overall campus champion.

This sports event was hosted all throughout by Sir Nahed B. Yusoph, Ma'am Almaira A.H. Zainal and Ma'am Nasrien P. Mangoda.

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