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The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) opened the new Academic Building at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Administration Annex Building (Phase I) on March 03, 2025, at the USM Agricultural Research and Development Center (USMARDC), USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.
Hon. Governor Emmylou Taliño Mendoza graced the event as the guest of honor and speaker. In her speech, she emphasized that she expects the CVM Academic building to inspire students in finishing their studies on-time and give justice and fairness to the hardwork of their parents.
“The College of Veterinary [Medicine] is very important to the Province of Cotabato, we have a strong team in the provincial capitol, and we employed 7 doctors who are graduates of USM…we have a strict quarantine facility to really reinforce our commitment to protect our farmers since we are in an agricultural province. We need to protect our livestock and high value crops since these are our source of livelihood and food” She underscored.
Meanwhile, during the groundbreaking, Congresswoman Ma. Alana Samantha Santos expressed her support to USM.
“Congratulations to USM! Although this is just a groundbreaking, but this is also the accomplishment not only for the admin, but to the students of USM… Bilang isa sa mga kabataan, gusto ko ring makita na ang hangarin po nila (students) that this admin building will serve as their inspiration to aspire even greater than what they are aspiring for… para po sa kaunlaran ng mga pangarap po ng ating kabataan.” She emphasized.
While Arch. Gerald D. Taladro, the architect of the Marcus Construction and Supply, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity that USM provided.
“We affirm our commitment to execute the project in accordance with the approved design, plan, and specifications.” He remarked.
Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, the USM President, conveyed his gratitude to the attendees of the ceremonies. He credited the former USM President Francisco Gil. N. Garcia for the construction and implementation of the said projects.
“Rest assured that we will do our best to provide quality education and through this building, the services for everyone will be served fairly without any reservation. We hope for Phase II through the support of Congresswoman Santos.” He spoke.
The said CVM Academic building is worth 17 million under the General Appropriations Act (GAA), while the new administration building annex (Phase I) is 14.9 million charged under the business-related, and special trust funds.
