Courtesy Visit to Secretary Leo Magno of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)
On July 30, 2025, MSU-Maguindanao Chancellor Bai Hejira Nefertiti M. Limbona, together with DBM Region 12 Regional Director Akmad J. Usman, paid a courtesy visit to Secretary Leo Magno of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).
As part of the visit, the team also held an exploratory meeting with Executive Director Janet Lopoz to discuss potential collaboration for the upcoming Mindanao Forum on Water and Natural Resources scheduled later this year.
Regional Director Usman serves as the Executive Director of MinSuPala-IRDC, while Chancellor Limbona leads the Consortium as its Chair, working together to strengthen research capacity and promote inclusive regional development across Mindanao.
Also present during the meeting were Director Olie B. Dagala, Director III of the Investment Promotions and Public Affairs Office, and Dr. Adrian Tamayo, Chief Public Relations Officer of MinDA. The MSU-Maguindanao delegation was joined by Vice Chancellor Raquel Arenas and Ms. Aljanna Macalandong.