The Zambonga State College of Marine Science and Technology formally opens Palaro 2026, with 9,000 students, the biggest student population in recent ZSCMST College history.

Starting off with a parade of students, student organizations, school officials, faculty members, and non-teaching personnel from Paseo del Mar to ZSCMST Site A grounds. The contingents assembled for the opening program with Kaiser Olaso, who represented Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso.

Mayor Olaso, a ZSCMST Alumnus believes that sports and academics do not refine a student alone but also enhance one’s ability to overcome challenges and cultivate rapport.

ZSCMST President Dr. Roy Valesco in his message said the activities are set not only to celebrate talents and skills, but also to showcase how a community unites and made fun with everyone’s participation.

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