PHOTOS BY ZANDRO GERILLA & LITRATISTANG WARAY/FB & RUBEN TRASUNA LUZ LAYOUT BY MATTHEW JOLO PALACIO (CONTRIBUTOR) EVSU-TC opens 50th anniv in festive mood JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2022VOL. 05. ISSUE 01 4 After two years, the Eastern Visayas State University—Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) is back to festive mode as students and personnel amass the newly inaugurated covered inner court for its 50th Golden Founding Anniversary with this year’s theme “A Golden Celebra tion of Service and Excellence: Reminiscing Memories and Revitalizing Opportunities”. 5 8 7 Tech, Educ cagers top men, basketballwomendiv TARAN-AWAN: A BloomingResearch Culture SplendorHarvestof SPORTS FEATURES FEATURES
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KEEPING TRACK OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROGRAMS. CHEDRO8 conducted annual monitoring and evaluation under the Student Services Department (SSD) office.
The graduands from the Educa tion, Engineering, Technology, and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management Departments received various recognitions such as academic excellence awards, NCII, NCIII, service awards, leadership awards, best thesis, sports, and awards from other curricu lar and noncurricular activities.
The engineering department showcased the miniature of the whole campus and some prototypes. Meanwhile, the technology department highlighted an airport-themed exhibit and prepared some food for the visitors. The education department displayed their tailored dresses. The BEM depart ment showcased business plans and implementations.“Ithinkthisis commendable,” said Dr. Lydia M. Morante, the Vice-Presi dent of Academic Affairs of EVSU.
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Different organizations and fraternities worked hand-in-hand for the said event such as the EVSU-TC’s Supreme Student Government (SSG), Math and Science Questers, Engineer ing Department, Future Educator’s Guild, Eagle Scouts of Kiling NHS, SSG of the Assumption Academy Inc., SK Council of San Miguel and Magay, Local Baranggay Units of Sto. Niño andIanBislig.Dexter Saballa, the Local Orga nization President of JJC TANAUAN MOLAVE said that he is grateful that a lot of people attended the clean up drive. Further, he hopes that this act would help the community.
As EVSU-TC commemorated its 18th Charter Day Anniversary, one of the highlights of the activity was the exhibit of different projects and products created by the students from different departments.
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The Eastern Visayas State University—Tanauan Campus (EVSU—TC) gave accolades for the outstanding contributions and excellent academic performances of the graduands at the 28th Recogni tion Ceremony at the Tanauan Civic Center, Tanauan Leyte, July 7.
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This was the remarkable statement said by Dr. Dennis de Paz, President of Eastern Visayas State University in his message delivered by Dr. Lydia M. Mo rante, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, during the 18th Charter Day Anni versary at EVSU-TC, August 5.
de Paz stated that we should capitalize on moving forward because we need to see the real change in our institution. He added that we need to ensure that every employee believes that he/she is a part of a bigger family in the kind of university that we have become.
disagreed on many decisions and despite indifferences, we need to meet halfway and support one another for a greater cause to see our beloved Eastern Visayas State University be great again with grace and compassion and above all with a heart.“Indeed, as one EVSU, we successfully move forward by narrowing the gap that distances us from one another. I know this is far from what would EVSU be like but bear in mind that the success of the University is the success of all of us,” de Paz
Headded.ended his message with a challenge that we should become victors in our pursuit of excellence and innovation that will lead to continued growth and devel opment. This yield good results without turning back to the things that folded us in the realization of our dreams and conquering the odds of the University because that is who we are and why we are here for.
“We always strive to rise above many challenges and problems that strayed us to soar even higher. We walk into the future with so much hope that whatever the sit uation may be, we will move forward with an indomitable spirit ready to embrace what lies beyond the uncertainties of time,” de Paz said.
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The Philippine Junior Jay cees-Tanauan Molave conducted a clean-up drive along the coast of Brgy. Sto. Niño and Brgy. Bislig Tanauan Leyte, July 31.
This is after Campus Director Dr. Ana belle Pilapil released Memorandum Order No. 41 s. of 2022, stating that all faculty members are encouraged to report to the university and conduct onsite classes following the scheme cascaded from the Vice-President for Academic Affairs’ (VPAA) office.
Indeed, as one EVSU, we successfully narrowingforwardmovebythegapthatdistancesusfromoneanother.
Dr. Lydia M. Morante delivering De Paz’ message, Charter Day Anniversary,August5
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The entire EVSU system marks August 7 as a historic event as the in stitution officially became a university through Republic Act 9311 signed by Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2004.
She added that although we are not saying that all of these are perfect, there is always room for improvement.
He emphasized that on many occasions we stood on our grounds, fought our ideas,
“Let us always believe in the idea that moving forward together carries an unbreakable chain.”
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Morante also pointed out that the school should encourage the students to do more of this activity so that the students will be motivated to come up with good outputs.
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91% 2,8766%of the campus’ population partially and fullyvaccinated individuals of all students and personnel on the campus remain unvaccinated As of September 01 / Data from Student Services Department (SSD) or
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Said activity was in accordance with the memorandum from the Office of the Executive Director No. 184, s. 2021, which states that the CHED Regional Office moni tors the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to ensure the sustainability of Student Affairs and Services programs.
Moreover, Pilapil said the university
The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VIII (CHEDRO8) conducted monitoring and evaluation of Student Affairs Services (SAS) at Eastern Visayas State University- Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) today, August 3.
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Ms. Norina T. Espocia and Mr. Kim Operario, Education Program Specialists (EPS) of CHEDRO8 led the monitoring team.
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The high vaccination rate of the cam pus assures a safe learning environment for its students and personnel. Yet, the virus’s risk remains as there are still un vaccinated students.
Dandymar Guelen, a 3rd year Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE) stu dent, said he prefers face-to-face classes.
Ruby Galangue, an EVSU student, shared that she decided to be vaccinated because of the government’s campaign that every Filipino should get vaccine jabs to protect themselves against the virus.
Meanwhile, Operario examined the SAS Form 1 Institutional Student Development and Services Assessment of SAS Framework Implementation inside the New Normal.TheHead of the Student Services Department (SSD) Prof. Michael Batan explained that CHED’s ocular visit basically intends to gather data and consolidate the vari ous situations and actions of SAS of different universities during the pandemic.
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“I think [obtaining booster shots], should be voluntary. I think if [a person] feels his health is not good. That individu al should apply for a booster shot. It really depends,” Manuel answered after being asked whether booster vaccination should be mandatory or not.
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Manuel also believes that two shots of vaccine are enough as the country holds out a low mortality rate for months against the COVID-19 virus.
“I prefer face-to-face classes to online distance learning because I cannot fully learn and understand the lessons unlike in the actual discussions that I can ask my teacher when I am lost with the topic,” Guelen said in an interview with An Bat ingaw.EVSU-TC will continue the said modal ity and intends to offer full face-to-face classes even for general education sub
“The work from home scheme is lifted and effective September 5 all the faculty members and non-teaching staff must re port to the campus on weekdays,” Pilapil said.Joemark Villa, a part-time instructor of the university said he is more comfortable having 50% onsite classes because he can see his students sitting in front and physi cally participating in class discussions.
“Face-to-face classes is really more fun because teachers can devise various activities that will suit the needs of the students,” Villa said.
With the glaring low booster shot percentage, the administrators and the campus clinic will conduct a series of information drives about vaccination and COVID-19. This is to ease the EVSUni stas’ reluctance to vaccine and booster jabs.“We hope that through lectures about COVID-19 vaccines, we will address the vaccine myths and hesitancy among stu dents and faculty,” Dr. Leslie Tecson said.
“Nagpa-vaccinecampus.ako para ma-prevent naton it pag-spread it COVID,” Charlene Mercado, a first-year accountancy stu dent, said as An Batingaw asked why she opted to get vaccinated.
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plans to have a vaccination drive together with the Department of Health (DOH) and the campus nurse to encourage students, faculties, and staff to have their vaccines and booster
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Per the record provided by the office of the Student Services Department (SSD), the Eastern Visayas State University— Tanauan Campus (EVSU—TC) has a total of 2,876 partially and fully vaccinated in dividuals as of September 01, 2022, com prising 91% of the campus’ population.
6% of all students and personnel on the campus remain unvaccinated as of September 01, 2022. While individuals who receive their booster shots log low at 3% as hesitancy among the population remains.Genelyn Martinez, a campus library staff, believes that mandating all students and staff to get their vaccines and booster shots should be optional.
CHED announced on August 30, 2022, that they are allowing students and per sonnel of higher educational institutions to join in-person classes and report back to work regardless of their vaccination status.
Espocia examined the university’s SAS Form 1, which contains basic information, HEI profile, checklists for submitting reports to CHEDRO for the monitoring and evaluation activity, management of SAS, and an evaluation of SAS implementation within the context of the new normal: Student Welfare Services and Student Devel opment Programs. Further, Espocia looked into the SAS Form 3’s Report relative to Management and Administration.
Meanwhile,shots.students acknowledge that vaccination is a must as it offers them protection against the virus and the ‘perks’ of entering establishments that require vaccination cards before setting foot into the
John Marlon Maglinte of the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management (BEM) Department and Trixia Joie Pontila of the Engineering Department were crowned as Mr. and Ms. Eastern Visayas State University- Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) 2022 at the EVSU-TC Inner Court on September 15.
The First Runners-Up are Christian Dave Yuzores and Joan Kate Venigas, both from Engineering Dept. The Second Run ners-Up are Franz Elizar Lasquite and Ja nessa Adman, both from Education Dept. The Third Runners-Up are Wency Cornejo from BEM Dept. and Jassel Rellona from Education Dept.
Maglinte and Pontila felt grateful and proud because it was their first time join ing a pageant.
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“We have to embrace the challenge of making RDE our culture and that should be the backbone and the blood life of the Uni versity”.
Kicking the start of the ceremony, the highly energetic Bachelor of Physical Edu cation (BPEd) students groove to the sound of Sambo do Brasil as they wow the audience with their well-synchronized dance. As the ambiance gets hyped, audiences cheer as they proudly attend the culmination of the university’s golden year, representing each department for various upcoming contests and sports Expressingevents.her gratitude, Pilapil ecstati cally hailed everyone with her words of wel come, towards the people behind the realiza tion of the new project. She also thanked the students for their presence as they graced the
“I am extremely thank ful. I really didn’t expect this because I am not very convinced that I will win as Mr. EVSU-TC 2022.”
EVSU–TC Dance Troupe puts on various performances, amusing the crowd with their
Españo challenged the people on research and extension, hoping that more Research Development Extension (RDE) productivity will be recorded along with the trust and agenda that will truly improve the system, and processes and contribute to the lives of the community for it is the essence of RDE.
The cover is a symbol of festive celebration of the 50th Founding Anniver sary of Eastern Visayas State University- Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC). The fifty years of unwavering servitude to the students and communities through instruction, research, in novation, and extension to its clientele- the students, partners agencies ,and communities are manifes tations of the university’s commitment in transform ing its mission, vision, and core values into reality.
Maglinte received the awards Best in Formal Wear, Best in Swimwear, Mr. Lady Godaiva Salon, and Mr. Save the Date.
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Be faster in lighting up in order to keep paced to the changing times and to the needs of time.
It was then followed by the lighting of the cauldron that symbolized the start of the sports competition after athletes and coach es pledged to maintain the spirit of sports manship in the upcoming inter-department sports
Maglinte, Pontilla adjudged Mr. and Ms. EVSU-TC ‘22 about
She emphasized that indeed EVSU-TC is a growing community that is getting older yet going better. She stressed that adding value makes the outcome relevant to society and the people’s reserve.
Maglinte and Pontilla also got various Corporate and Minor Awards in addition to being named Mr. and Ms. EVSU-TC 2022.
EVSU-TC into what it is now.
program with a lively spirit two years after the height of the pandemic.
Dr. Analyn Españo Vice-President of Research and Development and Extension Services
This was the challenge posed by the Vice President of Research and Development and Extension Services, Dr. Analyn Españo, in her speech during the 2nd Annual TAN-AW Awards of Eastern Visayas State University Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) at the Madison Park Hotel, Tacloban City on September 14.
“We have to embrace makingchallengetheofRDEourcultureandthatshouldbethebackboneandthebloodlifeoftheUniversity.”
University President Dr. Dennis De Paz, together with Vice-President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Benedicto T. Militante Jr., EVSU-TC Campus Director, Dr. Annabelle B. Pilapil, Director of Culture, Arts, and Sports, Dr. Joel Alfarero, Executive Assistant to the University President, Prof. Rex Palompon, Board Member of the 1st District of Leyte, Atty. Ronnan Christian Reposar, Representative of Hon. Mayor Gina E. Merilo, Retired Judge Efren Abando, formally commenced the inauguration and turn-over ceremony of the newly constructed inner court placed near the campus admin building on September 14, 2022.
“It is overwhelming because the only reason I entered this pageant was to simply represent our department, thus it was to tally unexpected”, Pontila stressed during her interview with An Batingaw.
“We are what we are now because we chose to stay, chose to love, and chose to grow with EVSU,” Españo said.
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A POSE OF VICTORY. Maglinte and Pontilla take a pose as newly-crowned Mister and Miss EVSU-TC.
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She also honored the great men and wom en who have contributed to the making of
Thecompetition.eventconcluded with De Paz singing “Gold,” popularized by Spandau Ballet, as students and personnel hyped him with the song.
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“We acknowledged each other for we are still here, strong and bolder carrying out together the name of the University. We are truly blessed to have each other to make things happen for the University”.
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In an interview with An Batingaw, Maglinte said, “I am extremely thankful I really didn’t expect this because I am not very convinced that I will win as Mr. EV SU-TC 2022.”
While, Pontila bagged the awards Best in Production Number, Best in Swimwear, Best in Professional Attire, Ms. Save the Date, and Ms. Lady Godaiva.
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Afterwards, speeches from Atty. Ronnan Christian Reposar and Retired Judge Efren Abando followed, reminiscing the past 50 glorious years of EVSU–TC and how the uni versity produced equally competent profes sionals in the years of its existence.
spectacular exhibition. Also, candidates for Mr. and Ms. EVSU-TC 2022 flaunted their beauty and form as they walk onto the stage, receiving their sash marked with the depart ments that they represent.
Meanwhile, De Paz delivered an inspi rational message to the EVSUnistas. He expressed words of gratitude and encour agement as the 50th golden anniversary is indicative of the institution’s success.
Mary Angeline Pesado, a student from Technology De partment was hailed as the Most Valuable Player (MVP). Almost fifty percent of their total score was Pesado’s. She was able to score 9 points.
An exchange of moves then followed. As tempo surged, different pieces and pawns are put to capture, reducing the forces of both players where checkmates yet to deliv er as they steer towards the endgame. Supitran created confusion against Cami nong as he planned to fork or simultaneous ly attack the king and the queen using his Withknight.misassumption, Cami nong prioritized the de
Both the winning teams will be competing in the upcoming In tercampus Sports Competition at Eastern Visayas State University Main Campus.
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In the men’s champ games, the Technology Department was ahead against the opponent with a close record. However, the Education Department chased the current score in the third and final quarter by a consecutive three-pointTechnologyshot.Department won the women’s championship, 21-18, while Education Department out scored Technology Department in a comeback win for the men’s championship, 79-66.
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During the first match, the Engineering Department posted a point away from its opponent, the Technology Department, as Caminong and Reynera secured their checkmates with Board 1 and 4, accu mulating a total score of 3 points which outweighed just one point against the Tech nology Meanwhile,Department.Supitran and Jumar Regacion, representatives of the Education Depart ment, swept Patrick Rebano and Cleo Cuar tocruz of the Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management (BEM) Department with a convincing 2-0, advancing their team to the final Handlinground.the
velopment of his knight to the black’s king, seizing one of Supitran’s rooks while two possible forks anticipated reaching him in the next consecutive moves of black. Supitran established a strong fork against the white’s queen and king, forcing Cami nong to move his king to a safe spot as he could not catch the knight using his pawn as it will cease in a discovered check. With confidence as he successfully elimi nated the opponent's queen, Supitran also blundered with a knight move while his queen was in attack, surprising himself with his development. Resulting in the two players exchanging their queens due to miscalculations.Theplayerslost focus as they were equal ly shocked by their mistakes. The game concluded with Supitran’s illegal move pro claiming Caminong as the winner of Board 1, gaining two points for the Engineering
Finally, the Technology Department ranked third surviving a close game against the BEM Department with a score 2-1, queuing the BEM Department at fourth.
The Technology Department emerged victorious during the Basketball Women’s Championship Game, and Education Department pulled off a comeback win to secure top spot for men’s division during the Champ Games, Sept. 16.
the second set.
For the women category, technology de feated BEM department with a score of 25-16 in the first set and 25-15 in the second.
white on the final round, Caminong demonstrated great control of the center with his opening, deflecting the attacks of blacks to different sides of the board, creating a weak spot in the develop ment of Supitran’s minor pieces.
The victorious teams will represent EV SU-TC in the university-organized intercam pus competition.
Loud yells and claps filled the EVSU-TC grounds as student spectators showed support during the men and women volleyball tournament held on September 15. Throughout the game, there were numerous long rallies, digs, and spikes which clearly demonstrated the fierce competitiveness of opposing teams.
Technology, Education secure first spots
Moreover,Department.Zealan Bert Lagahit, Mathew Miranda, and John Aron Reynera whisk the Education Department to 2nd place as they scored for the Engineering Depart ment, proclaiming them as champions with an undivided win.
“The game wasW difficult, but we had fun playing. All of the hard work from our prac tices had paid off, as evidenced by our team's coordination and teamwork," said Ferlo Fuerza, a player from the winning team, the education department.
Meanwhile, the education department shuts down the engineering department with a score of 25-11 in the first set and 25-18 in
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John Cris Caminong, an Engineering Department's representa tive, established a game switch after committing a turning mistake in the middlegame against the Education Department's represen tative Loy Jericho Supitran, luring each of their queens to capture in the final games of chess on September 15.
"It's not an easy game, but we trust each other, talk to each other, and just had fun playing," said Elizabeth Escaño, a player in the technology department.
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As he focuses on his study, Christian Francisco, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) President, a private caregiver of a priest for 5 years, and a 4th-year BSED Science student of Eastern Visayas State University Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) stood up after being infected by the COVID-19 virus.
Every night, he wondered about a lot of things, his family and the community helped him to strive and be strong despite the struggles he was facing.
She’s using this platform to continue her advocacy for farming and influence others to give importance to farming and farmers.
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“Today, I am still sad that father wasn’t able to live. Maybe, if he is still alive, I will still be taking care of him after my classes. “
Mid of JUNE this year, the priest that he was taking care of became ill and was advised to be hospitalized due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. They assumed that it was just pneumo nia because the priest was always hospitalized every month due to his condition.
Just like farming, Jelah’s journey toward getting the two crowns was very long and tough. Just like the weather uncertainties that affect the rice fields, Jelah also faced challenges with her pageantry journey. When she first joined Miss EVSU-TC, she wasn’t able to get the crown. She won the title for the second time when she returned to MISS EVSU-TC in 2021.
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Winning Miss EVSU-TC gave her a chance to join Miss Tanauan Pasaka 2022. She was as small as a grain of rice when she originally entered MTP because it was her first biggest pageant ever. Because of the farmer’s attitude, like being hardworking, patient, and tenacious, she made it to the crown.
“There were nights that I couldn’t breathe because of my asthma and the virus was making it more difficult.”
Modesto is the newly crowned Miss Tanauan Pasaka and the reigning Miss EVSU-TC. She wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her father is a farmer and her mother is a housewife. Considering that her father’s occupation is farming, she has a fervent love for farmers. She even made it as advocacy when she joined Miss Tanauan Pasaka.
“While I was quarantined, I was having a hard time studying because of the poor internet connectivity. I was relieved when the teachers considered my situation. I was thankful that my teachers were understanding and considered to exempt me in my demo teaching when I was still quarantined.”After25days of quarantining, he realized that it was devastating for him because despite being infected, the priest close to him died, he was traumatized and had a lot of regrets but still, he was thankful that he was given another chance to live and to pursue his dreams.
“When he tested positive, I was swabbed and tested positive also. I was devastated when I heard that the priest close to me succumbed to COVID-19. It was sad and it hurt me. I was moved out to a COVID-19 facility in Eastern Visayas Medical Center (formerly known as EVRMC), transferred to Guindapunan, Palo Leyte, and was quarantined for 25 days.”
One’s goal can be attained with effort and tenacity. It serves as a bulwark against all of life’s difficulties. Jelah Mae Modesto is a living testimony that through hard work and tenacity, nothing is impossible.
When he entered the facility, the place was just inside the basketball court, and patients were separated by tents. The situation was arduous for him because the tent had holes allowing specks of dust to enter his room which triggered his asthma.“There were nights that I couldn’t breathe because of my asthma and the virus was making it more difficult. I was just sitting while I sleep because of the situation. I had thoughts about dying because of the virus. My community sug gested that it would be best if I would be hospitalized but I declined because I didn’t want to suffer severely that could possibly lead me to death, so it was better that I stayed inside the facility.”
Having this title opened a lot of opportunities for her. She was even invited to volunteer for the “An Tunay nga Waray-Waray Tanauan Chapter’s feeding pro gram where aside from feeding, they also gave school supplies for the pupils in one of the barangays in Tanauan.
Now, she resembles rice grains that glisten through sunrise and are ready for harvest.
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It may be catastrophic for him but despite this, he said that we need to move forward because he still needs to chase his dreams for himself, my family, and to the person who cherished and made him realize to love himself even more.
Every 15th of December is a notable time for this publication — the Inaugural Issue of Volume 1 dated last December 2020 (Call for Papers) was a blast of how this would look in the upcoming years. After a successful year of its first Inaugural issue, the TARAN-AWAN Journal published Volume 2 entitled Light-in the - Dark (2021) which focused on how research radiates light in the darkest times and how researchers are innovating, evolving, and reshaping the learning landscape.
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As all superheroes say, with great power comes great responsibility, which is why TARAN-AWAN carefully adheres to best practice guidelines for research publication and all articles must pass the stringency of an independent double-blind peer-reviewing procedure. This is done to ensure that the publication is scientifically and academically valuable.
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What an alluring panorama it is to see how Eastern Visayas State University—Tanauan Campus (EVSU—TC) has significantly switched things up from what it was before, now taking its highest leap on reaching its mile stone of launching its first official peer-reviewed scientific journal last July 30, 2021 —bringing honor and putting the name of the University at its highest when it comes to scholarly works.
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The TARAN-AWAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Management (ISSN: 2719-0587; E-ISSN: 2799-0745) is a mul tidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scientific journal of the EVSU—TC. It seeks to spread substantial and pertinent research across disciplines in Education and Technology management. It requests original works such as research investigations, reviews, theoretical and method ological concepts, analyses, and opinions on topics affecting various professions from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The TARAN-AWAN was taken from the town’s name, Tanauan, Leyte, the Philippines being the mirador of achieving the highest peak of knowledge, unending discoveries, and developments.
All reviewers should acknowledge the confidentiality of the submitted manuscript and related data confidential and refrain from redistributing them without the journal’s approval as a condition of their agreement to evaluate the manuscript. When reviewing a manuscript, a reviewer may consult other professionals, but only after maintaining anonymity and giving the identities of any such pro
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Slowly but surely, the number speaks for itself, tallied a raging number: 35 out of 45 or 75.56% of the faculty in EVSU-TC with plantilla positions are involved in research just clearly shows how significant this field has become in the research culture of the university.
As the TARAN-AWAN Journal continues to develop further into a productive and competent publication, the Head of the Research and Development Office (RDO, Professor Jasten Kenneth Trecene, expressed his satisfaction by expressing how pleased he is with the growing number of faculty mem bers who participate in research at EVSU—TC. Acknowledging every little victory matters most giving the confidence to their academic members to be more motivated to conduct more research, present at international conferences, submit applications for inventions, etc. since they have a strong sup port system.
Reviewers should be aware that it’s the publication’s policy to keep reviewers’ names private and to take every precaution to uphold this privacy. In most cases, blind peer review is exempt from legal restrictions. However, they cannot guarantee that this confidentiality will be upheld if a successful legal action to reveal identity is brought against a reviewer who made personally offensive remarks about the writers in his or her reports. They ask reviewers to refrain from disparaging the authors of submitted manuscripts personally for this reason as well as for reasons of common professional etiquette. However, the editors highly urge frank comments about the scientific content of the articles.
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The Research and Development Office is doing everything to publish articles that can keep up with other pre-eminent research journals across the country. The journey of the TARAN-AWAN epitomizes the attributes of a tiny seed slowly sprouting and eventually blossoming to the extent of its capa bilities getting the accolades it deserves.
I genuinely thank all of you for making my stint in Tanauan Campus homey. The positive environment and the employee engagement are factors that I believe the employees think, act, and behave profession
I know all awardees will agree that our journey was easy than challenging because of the all-out support and guidance of the two persons I respect most in their posts, in the name of Professor Jasten Kenneth Tre ceñe, head of the research department and Dr. Ramelito Paler, head of the extension services. They have only strengthened us to be humble contributory on the two (2) of the 4-fold functions of our dear institution. To ac cept the plaques would have not been possible without their inspiration and perseverance, for whom we have the deepest respect, and from whom we have gathered strength to challenge ourselves and perform better at each stage.
I am extremely humbled and honored to stand before these beautiful colleagues of the Eastern Visayas State University – Tanauan Campus and to accept such an important task. I am earnestly grateful for the rec ognition I have received for my work, because I am sure that all of the awardees tonight are equally capable if not more, of receiving these plaques.
I sincerely extend the same challenge to everyone in present and in spirit (lols), regardless of tenure, to help provide satiable impact, next to instruction to serving our internal and external stakeholders. Let all who have received the same plaques to continuously share, no matter how big or small the contri butions may be, for the betterment of EVSU system.
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fessionals to the journal along with the final report. TARAN-AWAN JERTM makes effort to maintain the secrecy of all submissions up until the date of publication through this and other ways. They make every effort counts to ensure that reviewers uphold their commitment by maintaining anonymity but are not liable for their actions.
Some questioned whether the face-to-face classes were genu inely taking place since they did not want to be disappointed, but their joy and enthusiasm over weighed their “what ifs”.
trate more intensely on their studies.
In-person classes do not limit students to just writing, reading and hearing; it emphasizes a variety of learning approach es such as role playing, experimenting and demonstrating.Inanin-person classroom set up, you study new concepts and abilities alongside other lea rners, because you are all on the same boat voyaging, through waves, of your learning journey, it is easier to sympathize and learn from one another.
Karlo Nograles, the cabinet secretary, stated that the administration is finalizing the regulations for the start of face-to-face classes across the nation, particularly i n regions w ith an Alert Level 1 status.
The institution develops a timetable strategy to ensure that students don't miss out on any learning opportunities. Priority is given to students with laboratory sched ules for in-person classes.
Let us hold the line for a free press and for the country. #
Hence, every citizen is granted under the constitution to question, challenge, and ask for accountability from the government. This constitutional right is magnified through the Freedom of the Press.
It gives students the opportunity to network and bond with other students in a conventional learning environment. In-person classes promotes camaraderie, due to the fact that "in-person communica tions make our brains happier," as discov ered by Stanford researchers, face-to-face learning is superior to online learning.
In a democratic society, there must be tolerance for dissent.
On Monday and Tuesday, first- and second-year students will attend in-per son classes; on Wednesday and Thursday, they will learn online. On Wednesday and Thursday, third- and fourth-year students will attend in-person cla sses in addition to online instruction on Monday and Tues day. With this number, the campus can maintain health standards without being congested.Learning in a face-to-face setting has a much greater influence on learning than learning online. It can be challenging to pin down exactly what it is that makes face-to-face communication so compelling, but whatever it is, technology has not yet managed to duplicate it.
May journalism like campus publications and mainstream media remain true to its duties in guarding all forms of freedom by up holding integrity in disseminating salient bits of information to the public.
Since we are once more learning in-per son, we should take advantage of this chance to receive the excellent education we so rightly deserve.
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As we mark the first National Press Freedom Day in the Philippines, the battle for genuine press freedom perpetuates.
Students express their opti mistic reactions of the announce ment made by the university. Their excitement was evident in the students replies on different social media platforms.
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As a result, students have the opportuni ty to laug h along with their pals at the same jokes, better connections with individuals from various backgrounds, rather than simply seeing them on your phone screens and getting to know them based on the sur face of their personalities.
Freedom from academic restraints
In a traditional set up, not all schoolwork is completed in isolation. You occasionally have to collaborate with other students to complete projects or tasks. Working with others is simpler in a traditional learning environment. You'll be able to monitor each other. You can simultaneously communi cate ideas in a lively way.
Despite being situated in a municipal ity that is on alert level 2, EVSU-TC finds means to hold in-person classes.
Face-to-face promotes an environment where learning is relevant and the sole duty is to be a student is extremely beneficial to the academic growth of an individual. It is highly effective method of acquiring knowledge and skills, because there will be fewer distractions than at home, students will be able to concen
EDITORIAL BOARD John Kyle E. Luto Lea Marie Albao Zandro Gerilla Jerry A. SerdeñaManagingAssociateEditor-in-ChiefEditorEditorTechnicalAdviser An Batingaw aims to provide unbiased and factual information that is timely and relevant, to enhance student social awareness, encourage critical thinking, provide proper venues for conscientization of issues, and to be an efficient medium in conveying students’ rights and responsibilities through effective journalism. EDITORIAL POLICY CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT STAFF WRITERS Let us hold the line together! Join An Batingaw School Publication! Scan the QR code and message us for details. Eugene Costiniano Victor JustinRafaelMatthewAlvarezJoloPalacioBatiancelaPedrosa Dr. Annabelle B. Pilapil Layout Artist Ruben DenmarkJordanLuzCaunteDelorinoPhotojournalistCartoonistVideo Journalist LayoutNews Design Campus Director Images CONTRIBUTORS Jessa RichemyllBryanAaleahMercadoMoscaAceroDave Etulle Layout Artist Jonathan Ybañez Layout Artist University President Dr. Dennis C. De Paz Renato Jr. Gausin Cartoonist
EVSUnistas will once more fill the barren class rooms, hallways, and corridors of the campus after the university an nounced that it will start holding in-person classes by the month of September after more than two years of online learning because of pandemic.
the Drivers of Violence Affecting Children by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) showed that there is a high prev alence of violence against children among both boys and girls and increasingly, more boys are becoming victims of sexual abuse than girls; a high prevalence of violence against children among both boys and girls and increasingly, more boys are becoming victims of sexual abuse than girls; LGBT children are at a higher risk for physical and psychological bullying.
Onlies.August 30, the Philippines marked the first National Press Freedom Day. In a digital era where pseudo news competes with genuine news, there is a dire need for the press to amplify its fundamental duty by giving truth and honest information that the public rightly deserves.
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The role of the mainstream media including campus publications in the 21st century is undeniably indispensable—that is to deliver accurate, verified, and unbi ased news. The media has the obligation to protect the public from being persuaded by twist ed facts which aim to multiply ignorance of history, debilitate public knowledge of the real-case scenario of the country, jeopar dize the reputations of people and
However, we cannot simply turn a blind eye and pretend that everything is fine and dandy in the online world when it is crystal clear that the incessant flow of information sadly becomes an avenue for others to promote misinformation and disinforma tion. The perpetrators of pseudo news are ecstatic as they witness how the general public is swayed by twisted and manipulated facts spreading like a wildfire on social
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While these rules and policies in pro tecting gender equality inside and outside schools are, indeed, impressive, there remain today many challenges to ensuring the LGBTQ+ victims are treated with high and equal respect, to be recognized as one of important persons in the community. There are still student victims of LGBTQ+ who do not receive the same treatment. There are still student victims of LGBTQ+ who cannot express themselves because of fear that oth er students would make fun of them when they try to stand for their rights.
should tirelessly battle the proliferation of pseudo news by weaponizing social media through publishing substanti ated truths and untainted information.
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Recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued the enclosed Gender-Responsive Basic Education Policy in line with its Gender and Development (GAD) mandate as stipulated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Republic Act (RA) Np. 9710 or the Magna Carta for Women (MCW), RA 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, and the Philippines’ International Human Rights Commitments to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) amongGender-Responsiveothers. Basic Education Policy, through DepEd, commits to integrate the prin ciples of gender equality, equity, sensitivity, non-discrimination, and human rights, in the pro vision and governance of basic education which ensure access to quality basic education for all.
In 2013, Philippine Congress passed Republic Act (RA) No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, institut ing the K to 12 Basic Education Program. It mandates universal kindergarten, six years of ele mentary education, four years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school to provide sufficient time for mastery of con cepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-lev el skills development, employ ment, and entrepreneurship (Sec. 4). Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA No. 10533, the Department of Education (DepEd) is mandated to ensure that the basic education curricu lum is gender- and culture-sensi tive (Rule II, Section 10.2)
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Themedia.dangers that these pseudo news peddlers create may be unknown to many. But when lies become accepted by the norms, their cuts run deep. When mis information and disinformation largely dominate in social media, people become blinded to facts— and eventually find it arduous to distinguish facts from fakes and
Gender inequality will remain until stu dents of LGBTQ+ are treated with dignity and respect by everyone in schools. It will remain until students of LGBTQ+ are given a chance to express themselves the way they wanted to be. It will remain until students of LGBTQ+ are informed of all their rights throughout the justice process- rights that empower them, give them important choices and offer them opportunities to have their voices heard.
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In schools, we can be “bystanders” to social justice, or we can be agents to im plement that justice to show that we truly promote justice for all. Be an agent of change of unity regardless of color and gender preferences.
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The 1987 Philippine Constitu tion provides that the State ‘shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education to all levels and shall take appropri ate steps to make education to all (Article XIV, Section 1).
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hassle way to receive an aid financially. It costs a sum of money before having a chance to claim it. It really helps. Students will be able to sustain their needs in school. Personally, the cash assistance I get from DSWD helped me provide my own needs for school ing.
Gender inequality has a devastating impact on our students as a whole. It continually threatens our students of safety and security. It creates a universal sense of indignity through the realization that any of us, at any time, can be victimized humiliationbyand insult because of our gender preferences.
The magnitude of influence a netizen can create in just a click is indicative of how social media platforms can be used to control the production and reproduction of information. If we fix our eyes on the gains the public has in terms of informa tion dissemination via the usage of social media, we will see a portrait of wonders that these platforms have conspicuously contributed to the world.
But EVSU—TC remains resolute in the thick of debacles and insurmountable challenges as it unwaveringly commits to serve the best interest of the students and society as a whole.
2004 was an indelible year as For mer President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
On June 15, 1968, by virtue of R.A. 5228, the Province of Leyte authorized the appropriation of funds to Tanauan School of Craftmanship and Home Industries (TSCHI). On August 14, 1991, by virtue of R.A. 7160, TSCHI was changed to Leyte State School of Arts and Trades (LSSAT) and was authorized to offer the Second ary School Curriculum in arts and trade, short-term technical-vocational courses, and higher professional instruction. After almost a year, another House Bill was en acted authorizing LSSAT to offer courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engi neering.Theaforesaid bill became R.A. 8011 converting the name LSSAT to Leyte Col lege of Arts and Trades (LCAT) and was authorized to offer two other programs: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Educa tion and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. With R.A. 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Education Modern ization Act of 1997, LCAT was integrated into the Leyte Institute of Technology (LIT) System with its Main Campus in Tacloban City. Hence, it was renamed Leyte Institute of Technology—Tanauan Campus.
As the institution gleefully marks its 50th Founding Anniversary, we look back on its glorious past and draw inspiration from its humble begin nings to how it metamor phosed into the EVSU— TC presently known
A glimpse of EVSU-TC’s golden years
by students, the communities it serves, organizations, and different internal and external stakeholders.
The journey may at times be rough and steep as experienced by EVSUnistas like the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda.
Fifty years of excellenceperpetual and servitude to people in various TanauanStateThelycationthroughcommunitiesqualityedu-isunswerving-worthcelebrating.EasternVisayasUniversity—Campus (EVSU—TC) has truthfully valuession,transformingcommitmentunvaryingprovenbyitsmis-vision,andcoreintoreality.
what the institution has become and what it envi sions to be in the coming years—a university that not only produces global ly competitive graduates but also cements itself on a pedestal in the fields of academics, research, extension, and inter alia.
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through R.A. 9311 converted LIT into what is known today as Eastern Visayas State University—Tanauan Campus (EVSU—
year (5) period or can be extended or replicated depending on the outcome.
Moreover, the Technology Integration and Development for Opportunity and Growth Program (TINDOG), a flagship ex tension program of the institution across the four (4) academic departments, is implemented iteratively through three (3) phases: organizational development and business readiness; technolo gy-skills transfer and product de velopment; and market growth and withinenhancementbusinessfive-
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TC).At present, there are four (4) depart ments such as Education, Engineering, Technology, and Business, Entrepreneur ship and Management (BEM) that offer various degree programs catering to the diverse academic needs and interests of students.Further, the Research and Devel opment Office (RDO) accomplished a milestone two years ago when it officially launched the TARAN-AWAN international journal publication. Per the record of the RDO, 35 out of 45 or 75.56% of regular faculty members are publishing in interna tional journals and presenting at interna tional research conferences.
The community linkages are solidi fied through partnerships like the Local Government of Tanauan, Josiah Zion Foundation Inc. of California, USA, and barangay partners. The extension office likewise works hand-in-hand with TESDA, DOST, CHED, and FTI (a non-government federation of organizations for disabled individuals).Withallof these on the table, the institution certainly gears towards fulfill ing its mission. The journey may at times be rough and steep as experienced by EVSUnistas like the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda. But EVSU— TC remains resolute in the thick of deba cles and insurmountable challenges as it unwaveringly commits to serve the best interest of the students and society as a whole.The institution’s golden celebration is a show window of a myriad of triumphs, a reminiscence of cherished memories, and a propitious time to revitalize opportunities.