Convention win
Western Mindanao State University's Political Science Debate Team has brought home recognition as it bested other universities and colleges in the Philippines during the 6th Annual National Convention of the Political Science Students Association.
A delegation composed of three faculty members and ten Political Science students of the College of Social Sciences competed with other institutions in the country during the convention held at Liceo de Cagayan University, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental from February 6 to 9, 2014.
Photo of the PolSci debate team with CSS faculty members holding the debate cup trophy. Caption on old page: “PolSci debate team with CSS faculty members showing off the trophy for winning the debate cup.”
Debate championship run
The members of the Debate Team were junior PolSci students Wilson Lambiquit, Quennie Jala and Jessa Iris Mendoza. Coached by Prof. Al-Ghani D. Mohammad, they defeated West Visayas State University during the elimination round, the University of San Carlos (2013 champion) during the semifinals and St. Louis University for the championship round.