Newsletter 2013 2014

THE

WESNECO TORCH

FLAME OF FREEDOM FROM IGNORANCE Contents University 1-4 Exordium 5 News 6-9 Features 10,14 Literary 11 Gallery 12 Christian Section 15 Talk-to-Torch 16 Entertainment 17 Sports 18

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF WEST NEGROS UNIVERSITY

VOL. LVIII NO. 2 1st Semester 2013-2014 Issue

UNIVERSITY

Agustin family turns over WNU to STI Another momentous event happened in the history of West Negros University since its universityhood in 2008, the management of the institution by the Agustin family was turned over to STI Education Systems Holdings Inc. in a ceremony on October 1, 2013 at LNAM Sports Center.

WNU outgoing president Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin and her family with some members of the Board of Regents turned-over the mace which symbolizes authority and the WNU flag to its new leader, Atty. Monico Jacob.

“A time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven, we believe that as we leave our colourful past, we look forward to a hopeful future,” said Dr. Ophelia Duayan, Director of School of Professional Studies (SPS), as she welcomes everyone during the program.

WNU Glee club rendered two of Dr. Agustin’s favorite songs; Ikaw and Gaano ko ikaw kamahal as a tribute to her faithful service.

“You made me dream with my eyes wide open. You made me think of the best thoughts,” said Dr. Agustin in her message to the community and added that “STI with your new president will give you a new beginning.”

Dr. Agustin has been the president of WNU for 22 years.

Meanwhile, incoming president, Atty. Jacob accepted the responsibility of leading an institution who has been serving the Negrense for 65 years. He expressed that the legacy of WNU will continue - to transform more lives and continue the heritage of ‘Christian in orientation’ as envisioned and established by the three Baptist women.

According to him, their board has decided to elect Dr. Agustin and his husband, Mr. Agustin, as president emeritus and chairman emeritus, respectively.

Lastly, Atty. Jacob emphasized that the turn-over is simply a continuation of the legacy of the Agustin family and commit to transform more lives through an excellent and Christian education. /Elmer John E. Basa and Ma. Cristina Garcia

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Wesneco Torch

The Official Student Publication of West Negros University

Elmer John E. Basa

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/LAYOUT ARTIST Ma. Cristina V. Garcia ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Quinn V. Pulohanan

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ERRATUM

The Wesneco Torch would like to correct the middle initial of Beverly Apple Remo to A. from C. in our Magazine issue 2012-2013 and also her course from Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education to Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED).

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EDITOR’S NOTE Hello fellow Wesnecans! It is our aim that The Wesneco Torch (TWT) publication remains to highlight the inspiring stories of our fellow students.

In every issue that we produce goes through a rigorous tasks from writing, editing, lay outing and printing – promising to extend an extra mile in our service for the Wesnecan community. We attend and even hold seminars on basic journalism, Journalism ethics and investigative journalism to explore new concepts and better ourselves for you.

Despite the odds, we still exhaust every possibility and without hesitation to give you quality paper by stretching the limits to keep up with the high standards of the institution. With all these graces, I would like to express my heartfelt thanksgiving to our moderator for her untiring support and presence in times of hardships and undertakings. To our ex-officio who boost, uplift our enthusiasm and motivate us in every endeavor from what the organization experiences. To my colleagues in the publication, may we continue to keep the light of the “Torch” burning and continue to be proactive without keeping a blind eye on the harsher side of life... for the entire studentry. We are blessed to have this kind of community of diverse learners in character and perception. To our Creator, who faithfully sustains the grace and blessings in the institution and in the organization.

In this issue, we merge its contents to come up with a blended edition. YOUR school paper aspires a goal to enthuse the fire of Wesnecan spirit that we can indeed say, “I am truly a Wesnecan.”

Yours in service, Elmer John E. Basa

UNIVERSITY

WNU goes LerCA

First university to introduce Learner-centered Approach in Negros

Criminology Lab Acquires Forensic Aid Machine

A state of the art device for Criminology students was purchased by West Negros University for the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) in June to bring more accuracy in forensic data analysis.

The Forensic Digital Comparator (FDC) developed by Cebu-based company Hazard, who specializes in providing forensic equipment throughout the country was acquired by WNU for the Criminology program.

Mr. Nicholas S. Caballero, Criminology Program coordinator explained that the FGC is primarily used on finger print and forensic ballistic analysis. It is then compared to data replicated by investigators at laboratories, example an empty bullet shell found at the crime

scene of a murder is suspected to have come from a .45 caliber Smith & Wesson hand gun.

Investigators would then test fire an actual .45 caliber gun and place the bullet shell along with the one found at the crime scene inside the FGC. The machine will create a three dimensional comparison of both objects and place them together to see if they match.

Caballero said that the tests are all manually done previously, but with the FDC, an improved data analysis will be performed by the criminology students who still had to look under a microscope to do the comparisons. /Quinn V. Pulohanan

Goodbye colleges, Hello schools!

In the wake of having the University’s administration and its academic system remodeled, West Negros University has changed the concept of separate colleges-per-academic program in favor of the more integrated, UPstyled ‘schools’.

Deans, which previously presided over their respective colleges, were now replaced by an academic director.

The main office for the SPS is at the 5th floor, save for the School of Maritime Studies which is at the 4th floor and the School of Criminal Justice Education which is located at the 3rd floor.

Academic programs under the School of Professional Studies (SPS) -courses that have board examinations:

Hospitality Management B.S Psychology, B.S Math and AB English Business Administration & Management Information Technology & Computer Science

Education Accountancy Maritime Studies Criminal Justice Education Nursing Engineering

Academic programs under the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS):

Office of the SAS is at the 3rd floor, while BSHM and BSIT/CS still report at their respective buildings. /Quinn V. Pulohanan

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West Negros University (WNU) implements the Learner-centered approach on education (LerCA) said the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista effective academic year 2013-2014.

“We are first to introduce the LearnerCentered Approach (LerCA) on Education in the province as pedagogy of instruction,” Bautista said.

“Students, this is now your time because we are now LerCA,” said Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin, WNU President.

The VPAA office also organized series of seminars during summer 2013 in VPAA conference room for teachers to equip them with knowledge about LerCA shared by guest speaker, Dr. Elias M. Sampa, a faculty trainer on educational management and other aspects pertaining to sustaining the quality of higher education.

“In a learner-centered institution, four years in college you are being trained to be yourself. It will see that the students are given importance and students become independent.”

Said Dr. Sampa./Elmer John E. Basa

Enrolment now all-under-oneroof

The enrolment process of West Negros University is now all-under-one-roof. Starting the First Semester of Academic Year 2013-2014, students enjoy the hassle-free enrolment process at the HM bldg.

It starts at the admission table in the ground floor of HM building where they would get their enrolment slips for step one. They would proceed to the 2nd floor of HM bldg. where the next steps for enrolment processes were held until the ID section. In this way, students were able to enroll easily.

Whether you are an incoming freshman student, transferee, continuing student, returning student, cross-enrolee, shiftee or a foreign student, you can inscribe by yourself with this new method of enrolment.

Students and staff even faculty were also present in every station to serve every Wesnecan.

Unlike these past years, students have to roam around the campus to look for the stations of their checklist in the procedures for enrolment./ Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

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Dr. Emilliano L. Sama, Director of School of Graduate Studies (Center) with two Arab Development Institute representatives, Adelia Yuliana (left) and Maria Kay Verzosa O’Brien (right).

Arab Development Institute Eyes Link with WNU

A Saudi Arabia-based educational institution is eyeing a partnership with West Negros University following a conference held August 15, 2013 between the representatives of both parties at WNU-President’s Boardroom.

Adelia Yuliana and Maria Kaye Verzosa O’Brien, of Arab Development Institute had the initial talks with WNU- Research, Extension and Accreditation Bureau (REAB) coordinator, Shiela Ledesma about online English courses.

They stressed the importance of understanding working visas and general information on travels which demanded a good command of the English language.

“People are scammed by hiring

agencies, which vanish after getting the applicant’s processing fees all the time. And this is because they don’t understand,” O’Brien, a graduate of Medical Technology in a Bacolod City school expressed and added that they are in the country to also give guidelines on how to be able to get employees to work abroad.

Yuliana, an Indonesian national and a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in English, on other hand said that with the partnership, WNU can help in sending student volunteers to work overseas such as in Indonesia.

She is currently connected with Springfield International School.

Arab Development Institute has branches in Al-Khobar, Dammam, and Jeddah in the Kingdon of Saudi Arabia./Quinn V. Pulohanan

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PNoy Salutes Wesnecan Cop

A Wesnecan police officer was commended by President Benigno Aquino III for his laudable performance in the effect of his duty during the awarding ceremony held July 2, 2013 at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame.

Pres. Aquino granted Police Officer 3 (PO2) Felipe Moncatar a spot meritorious promotion from Police Officer 2 to PO3. He was given a Glock 17 pistol for his service firearm.

Moncatar, 34, is a member of the Police Station 4 - Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO).He was one of the two police personnel that Aquino granted a spot meritorious promotion. The other one was PO2 Evelyn Arbo of the National Capital Region - Eastern Police District.

Moncatar was a student assistant assigned at the Ecogarden while trying to finish his BS Criminology course in 2003.

As a police officer for seven years, he made significant arrests of most wanted persons and syndicates involved in murder, rape, robbery and “carnapping” incidents in the city.

He has also received more than 100 Commendation Medals from the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) and was recognized as Junior Police Officer of the year in 2012 given by then city police director PSSupt.

Ricardo De La Paz and then Mayor Evelio Leonardia.

PSupt. Armando Tubongbanua, former BCPO spokesperson commended Moncatar for a job well done and added that he is worth emulating./Melaen T. Mamon

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EXORDIUM

CONSPIRED BLESSINGS It all started with a dream; a strong passion and will to educate. Many years had passed, change goes hand-in-hand with foresight and preparation, risks and rewards. But our humble institution fell short in those. West Negros College started with a booming student population around ten thousand. It was marked by successive building and replacing of facilities to support learning and teachers pursued doctorate degrees. It aimed to reach its peak that in February 2008, it acquired its university status. The noble goal had come with great efforts, perseverance and participation among the students, faculty and staff to be the “crew members of the plane” and not just ‘passengers’. However, beyond the cheers of accomplishments, we cannot disregard shortcomings. It makes oneself build, learn and pursue goals even when there are times we say it’s impossible. But the difference is, we believe.

Regardless of the unwelcomed episodes, still, with the Lord’s enduring guidance and countless blessings to the institution, WNU continues to maintain quality Christian education to develop students holistically. That kind of community nurtured the students who bring the name of our university in both national and regional field of outstanding students; Lucellie P. Santibañez who embarked as the only female awardee recently as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines 2013, the NOPSSCEA champions and placers, WNU Mustangs for their 14 consecutive years of triumph in basketball, Severino “Nonoy” Baclao, PBA player, the recently lauded by PNOY, Police Officer 3 (PO3) Felipe Moncatar, school superintendents(district supervisors), board passers, successful alumni who witnessed the journey of beloved WNU’s growth and the Wesnecan students who are living testimonies to all of these. And behind those students who shines are their teachers, mentors and instructors who truly believed and supported their endeavors.

All these times, God has prevailed and showed His grace to WNU. He made it stand for more than 65 years and counting.

And now, with the new management, a challenge to continue the legacy and make WNU’s name ring through the walls of academic arena.

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NEWS

Preparing students for life: LifeBox leadership seminar

In order to strengthen the leadership skills of different campus organizations presidents in the university, a leadership seminar

by LifeBox was conducted last July 27, 2013, 9 a.m. held at the Victory Center, 3rd floor of Robinson’s Place Bacolod.

“Each one of you must know how it takes to be a leader,” Mrs. Tisha Angeli Sy, Chief Operating Officer of WNU said.

The three truths about leadership were discussed and were

as follows: leadership is governing oneself, leadership is serving others and leadership starts by learning how to follow.

The participants were encouraged to share their thoughts in the group after every topics were discussed.

This leadership seminar was spearheaded by the Campus Student Organizations (CSO) in partnership with LifeBox./Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

USC spearheads monthly Clean-up drive

With the yearlong theme: “Our Home.

Our School. Our Responsibility”, the University Student Council (USC) spearheaded a monthly clean-up drive in West Negros University.

“This is your day, so let us make it happen… Student Council members, let’s do it.” Said Vicepresident for Academic Affairs Dr. Lloyd Bautista as support for the initiative of USC.

Students from the

School of Professional Studies and School of Arts and Sciences were encouraged to join.

Participating students were grouped and assigned to specific cleaning areas in the campus.

Before the start of the cleaning proper, USC members would energize the students with different games and action songs./ Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

Welcome Aboard: New Seafaring graduates

Forty-seven Seafaring: Catering and Stewarding students under the Maritime Program received their certificate of completion during the 6th closing exercises held at 4 p.m. July 12, 2013 at the Students’ Activity Center.

relationship with God and that life is not just all about money.

“Job opportunities for global employment in the maritime industry through technical education” was the theme of the program with the graduates’ parents witnessing proudly as their children receives the certificate.

Special awards were given to students having satisfactory performance in their academic subjects and during their On- theJob Training: based on knowledge, skills, attitude and personality. In addition, other awards such as best performance in housekeeping, food preparation, bartending, service award and sports award were also distributed to them.

Dr. Ophelia M. Duayan, Director of School of Professional Studies (SPS) welcomed everyone to the event. She also thanked the graduates and their parents for their trust to West Negros University.

Atty. Valentino J. Espiritu, WNU’s HR, Legal and Compliance Officer and guest speaker of the event inspired the graduating class as he shared the message of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to them. He emphasized the importance of one’s

Capt. Benjie L. Lachica presented the candidates for graduation and was followed by the acceptance of graduates by Atty. Espiritu.

Steward Annabelle O. Lantin expressed her gratitude to her parents, teachers, friends and WNU for molding her to become a successful professional in the field of stewarding.

A Pledge of Loyalty was rendered

by Alfero J. Faro and the singing of the Alma Mater song concluded the event. /Jodi B. Ambid Jr.

DFA Holds Forum on the Philippines Foreign Service

“We are the face of Philippines abroad.”

Mr. Marciano R. De Borja, Career Minister and Special Assistant of the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed this thought during the Forum on the Philippine Service on September 10, 2013 held at the GGA-Audio Visual Center.

A lecture on the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) examinations, nature of Foreign Service work and the three pillars of Philippine Foreign Policy was given to the Wesnecan community. He also talked about outstanding issues – West Philippine Sea, Economic Diplomacy, Assistance-to-Nationals and Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Issues and others.

Present in the forum were the three school directors, Dr. Emillano L. Sama, director of the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ophelia M. Duayan, director of the School of Professional Studies, Professor Edna Maricon A. Arca, director of the School of Arts and Sciences and the students of WNU. Being a college graduate with two (2) years of work experience qualifies a person to become a FSO. According to him, out of 1000 applicants only 15 were selected.

Examination to become a FSO include a pre-qualifying test, a preliminary interview, a written examination, a psychological test, a panel interview and an impromptu speech during a buffet party.

“There were 84 foreign service posts divided in 60 embassies in the many capitals in the world.” Mr. De Borja informed.

Since more and more Filipino businesses are expanding abroad, diplomats also promote trade and investments like the sugar in Negros, coconut vodka (lambanog), mangoes and the like.

He further stated that FSO is an agency for people from all walks of life./ Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

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Welcome Aboard. The new graduates of catering and seafaring under Maritime program.

NSTP Students Attend AntiDrug Campaign Symposium

In observance of the Drug Awareness Month, National Service Training Program (WNU-NSTP) in cooperation with the Philippine National Police (PNP) participated in the campaign to fight illegal drugs through a symposium at the Student Activity Center (SAC) on June 29, 2013.

The PNP’s Police Community Relations (PCR)initiated campaign against illegal drugs spearheaded the symposium through its “Drug Awareness and Reduction Education” program in various schools in the province.

PO2 Feliciano Ricardo Sumugat, PCR officer, started the series of symposia at WNU and discussed the different areas of concerns relative to the excessive use of

illegal drugs among the students.

He also underscored the causes and effects of using prohibited drugs in the body as well as the laws and penalties if one violates its provisions.

The police authorities are intensifying the campaign against illegal drugs and Drug Awareness Program in schools for students to be conscious of its ill-effects in the body and mind.

Sumugat encouraged the students to spend their time studying their lessons or engage themselves in sports.

The drug awareness seminar is the first activity of the NSTP department for academic year 2013-2014. /Judy Ann E. Guilaran THE WESNECO TORCH

NEWS

“Teach to inspire” - Say Speakers to Student Interns

“There is money in teaching” said Vice-President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista, during the 20th Pinning Ceremony and Student Internship Training of the Education program held at L’Sea, Convention Hall on August 7, 2013.

The 20th Pinning Ceremony and Student Internship Training program was attended by the graduating class under Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students and their parents.

Dr. Bautista reassured the interns that students taking a degree in education are not a financial dead end and assured their parents saying “this is a good school, and we’ll make sure that your children are taken cared of.”

He described teaching as the

noblest profession which will bring you a level of respect that no amount of money can buy.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Esther Leah Macatimpag, WNU-School of Basic Education principal shared that “The mediocre teacher tells.

The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Mrs. Dora Carmen Castro, one the parents advised the interns to be flexible and reminded them that perfection is God’s business.

She also told them not to equate perfection with achievements.

The pinning ceremony of interns and distribution of awards was coordinated by Dr. Ophelia M. Duayan, Dr. Lilibeth P. Eslabon, with Mr. Noel T. Gayanilo as the Master of Ceremony. /Quinn V. Pulohanan

Mrs. Maricon Arca, Director of School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) together with Police Officer 3 (PO3) Felipe Moncatar and a Criminology student.

Lauded Wesnecan Cop Shares Crime Prevention Tips

A proud Wesnecan police officer, recently recognized by President Benigno Aquino III and given a “Spot Meritorious Promotion” shared some crime prevention guidelines in a seminar held August 8, 2013 at the Students’ Activity Center.

Police Officer 3 (PO3) Felipe Moncatar discussed about crime prevention tips before the University’s students, faculty, staff and administrators. He emphasized that in order to avoid becoming a victim, one should not give the would-be criminals opportunities to do so.

The seminar was one of the

A WNU staff awardee together with Atty. Valentino Espiritu, HRDO Director and legal officer and Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)

HRDO awards recognition to employees

The Human Resource and Development Office (HRDO) of West Negros University commended the faculty and staff who have no absences/tardiness through a short program on June 2013 at the university main lobby.

The awards were given by Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista (VPAA) and Atty.

Valentino Espiritu, HRDO director and WNU legal officer.

The faculty members and staff who were awarded include: for one month of proper office compliance without tardiness or THE WESNECO TORCH

absences: Araceli C. Posecion, Nenita N. Docdocil, Edmundo B. Javier, Relina O. Jabal, Marivic L. Quinisio, Gracel B. Duallo, Melly L. Alabanzas and Ella L. Pedrosa; two months – Francis G. Besa, Rogelio M. Magbanua and Ritzy R. Malo-oy; three months – Maria Lea Griettel A. España, Lony S. Lacson and Rosendo C. Olimba; four months - Mario A. Ditchoson; eight months - Ma. Fen D. Dumdum and Ruth B. Tacardon and Edgardo P. Moncada for nine months without being late or absent from their duty. /Elmer John E. Basa

programs of the University Crime Watch under the Crime Prevention Committee headed by Mr. Nicholas S. Caballero and program coordinator of Criminology. It was participated by directors, program coordinators, faculty, staff and students from the Schools of Graduate Studies, Professional Studies and Arts and Sciences.

An open forum follows for queries regarding prevention of crime.

PO3 Moncatar is a member of Bachelor of Science in Criminology Class 2003 of WNU. /Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

ICT Students Represent WNU in 16th Regional IT Congress Students of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) represented the University in the 16th Regional IT Congress held August 20, 2013 at Sarabia Manor Hotel in Iloilo City.

The Congress was spearheaded by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) – Western Visayas with the theme “The Edge in ICT: Educational Tools, Technical Writing, and Freelancing” and attended by 82 IT and Computer Science students from 29 schools in the region.

Topics like freelancing, job opportunities, Google tools for education, ITE and IT technical writing were discussed by speakers, Dr. Ester Guarin, Karl Soriano, Jojie

Azurin, Yen de Felipe and Bobby Gerardo.

WNU- Programmers Guild and Junior Computer Society members participated in the three interschool competitions like quiz bowl, digital art contest and web design.

John Francis Legaspi and Paul Adrian Montaño bagged the second and first runner up in the Digital Art Contest and Web Design and Development tilt, respectively.

Rocklyn T. Senio, WNUProgrammers Guild President led her team in the said event with advisers; May Cuaycong, Orville V. Balangue, Terlene Santibañez and Regor Barañao./Judy Ann E. Guilaran

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NEWS “The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.”

-unknown author

Sabor Bisaya Food Expo 2013. (From upper left) Crab as garnish at wine glass, (upper right) crab in sqaush sauce, crispy crab coated with cream sauce and cheesy crab fingers (l-r), (midright) Pinangatang ubad, (buttom right) Ives de los Reyes (buttom left) the trio with their Crustacean delicacies after the Chef’s War competition.

Freshmen BSA students with Ms. Pakingking, Program subcoordinator, holding a bronze medal.

Accountancy Freshmen Bag 2nd Runner-up in Quiz Tilt

Four accountancy students bagged the runner up place in the interschool accountancy tilt held September 18-20, 2013 at the University of St. La Salle.

The freshmen who managed to land on the 2nd runner-up spot were; Joemarie Mainit, Andre Garachico, Sunshine Sarmiento, Renna Mai Señoron led by their coach Mrs. Nanette Pakingking.

They followed Southland College and Binalbagan Catholic College, champion and first runner-up, respectively.

The competition covered topics on The Fundamentals of Accounting, Partnership, and Corporation and Financial Accounting 1, over the course of four rounds (Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Clincher).

Accounting Quiz bowl 2013 was held in cooperation with Professional Review and Training Center (PRTC) – Bacolod and Sycup, Gorres Velayo and Company (SGV)./Quinn V. Pulohanan

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Food Galore: The Sabor Bisaya Food Expo Calling all gourmets with a taste for local cuisine! It’s one thing to crave for foreign foods like steamed sausages from authentic German beef, pacific Tuna fillet carefully sliced by Japanese chefs, or if you prefer a refined craving for the high-class, perhaps a plate of premium caviar more to your liking. But let’s not forget that we too have dishes just as exotic in our very own kitchens!

So what better moment to display such mouth-watering goodness than through the annual cooking event Sabor Bisaya?

Fellow gluttons, let’s take a gander at these savory delectables that’s definitely a flavor we can feel at home with!

Oystered Vegetable Fried Rice with Seared Pork Brought to you by first year Hospitality Management (HM) students Jun Rey Baladitan, and Mico Ciello, this dish was their entry during the Maggi Supreme Fried Rice Challenge. At first glance, one may notice the contrasting tone of the egg and the fried rice greens, it’s the flavor that really matters. The addition of the smoky texture of the pork and the rich golden yolk that crowned this dish was enough to win 3rd place at the competition.

Pinangatang Ubad

Derived from the Bicolano word “Pinangatan” that means “Boiled in coconut milk”, this dish is sure to kick up a hurricane of spices along your taste buds. Its main ingredient, ubad, is first filled with dried fish, then wrapped in gabi leaves, boiled in a mixture of coconut milk (gata), siling labuyo, and other seasonings. Pinangatang Ubad was the contest entry of 3rd Year HM student Lloyd Escora, and 2nd year HM student Zhyrum Salmeron for the Nanam competition.

Crab Delights – Cheesy Crab Fingers, Crab in Squash Sauce, Crispy Crab coated w/ Cream Sauce

Crabs are considered a much sought delicacy and cooked in various ways, be it steamed or stir-fried with vegetables and spices. Either the slender, tangy sea crab or the meatier, pond-bred common mud-crab, it is valued in many seafood cuisines. Here are three dishes, courtesy of HM students Arnel, Yves and Frances - proving that the negrense taste knows how to handle its crab. /Quinn V. Pulohanan THE WESNECO TORCH

NEWS

The Exceptionals Promote Hand-Washing Campaign

The Hand-Washing Project of The Exceptionals or the Future Special Education Teachers Society was promoted during the SPED day of the organization held August 1, 2013, 11 a.m. at the lobby of 5th Floor Main Building.

The organization donated liquid hand soaps to selected restrooms in the University. In addition, steps in proper hand sanitation were also posted on the walls of these restrooms.

“You indeed prove to us that you are Exceptionals,” Dr. Ophelia M. Duayan, director of the School of Professional Studies said in commendation of the project by the SPED students.

A ceremonial hand-washing was participated by Dr. Duayan

and Ms. Sharon P. Bermejo, program coordinator of campus organizations and Ministers and Ministers’ Children (MMC).

Jephunneh A. Burata, president of The Exceptionals said the project aims to help the students of WNU by promoting hand-washing as part of their routine.

Ms. Bermejo then challenged The Exceptionals to share their knowledge to School of Basic Education (formerly called Integrated School) students by conducting seminars about proper hand sanitation.

The induction of officers and acquaintance party of the organization followed in the evening at the main lobby. /Ma. Cristina V. Garcia

School of Graduate Studies Holds Orientation

WNU School of Graduate Studies (SGS) conducted a simultaneous event for the master’s and doctor’s degree students last August 10, 2013 at the 2nd floor WNU-HM building.

The activity started with an orientation led by Dr. Emiliano L. Sama Jr., SGS director about the policies and guidelines, admission requirements, schedule of exam, institutional vision, institutional mission, and basis for grading, graduate and post graduate program, subject accreditation, criteria for rating comprehensive and the new programs of the School of Graduate Studies.

WNU-NSTP conducts annual bloodletting activity

With the theme “Dugomo, Buhayko,” West Negros University-National Service Training Program (WNU-NSTP) in collaboration with the Conquerors Society conducted a bloodletting activity last July 27, 2013 at the Student Activity Center (SAC), 8am-4pm.

One hundred seventeen (117) bags of blood were collected with the assistance of Philippine Red Cross and WNU Nursing students.

Cadet 2nd CL Jake Lauren Mercado said “students that donated can avail of a Blood card in time of need, which is an advantage from those students who weren’t able to donate during the bloodletting activity.”/Judy Ann E. Guilaran

Nursing Students Attend Seminar on National Nursing Competency Standard A seminar on updated National Nursing Competency Standard was attended by the 3rd and 4th year students under the School of Professional Studies-Nursing and Allied Health Services program, July 13, 2013, 8 a.m. at the Vital Lecture Room.

East West Educational Specialist President and Chairman Dennis Franco Layug led the seminar with Araceli S. Maglayo, R.N Ph. D, Johnjohn Millena RN, and Goodfrey A. Franco RN, MAN, MSD, MD who are known to be international speakers and discussed topics on performance indicator, responsibilities, guide to ponder, sharing of experiences; competency and related learning on actual board exam questions.

“Thank you for trusting West Negros University in spite of the hindrances it faced. May this seminar be a preparation for your profession in what endeavor you will have.” said Atty. Valentino Espiritu, Human Resource Officer of WNU and Legal officer.

With the goal to train and prepare the students to be competent and skilled professionals and to compete not just in the national level but globally are the reasons why Ms. Beverly Legada, Nursing and Allied Health Services Program coordinator, prepared and spearheaded the said seminar./Daisy P. De la Cruz

The full-time and part-time faculty members of the graduate school were also introduced to the students.

About 50 students in public administration from the different campuses in the province with their faculty members participated in the activity.

“You are the future leaders and even captain of industries.” Dr. Sama Jr said in his welcome address.

Dr. Ma. Leni Francisco, Masters of Education (MAED) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program coordinator with Dr. Teresita Guadalupe, coordinator for Masters and Doctors in Public Administration (MPAD) and (DPA) presented the Graduate School Student Council (GSSC) SY 2013-2014 and were inducted afterwards./Judy Ann E. Guilaran

School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Officers are being inducted.

IOL holds PHIL-KOREA Friendship Day The Institute of Languages (IOL) - WNU in collaboration with the University Student Council (USC) jointly holds a friendship day between Korea and the Philippines last August 13, 2013.

Forty five Korean students from the IOL with their tutors convened at the main lobby to celebrate the day and have a fellowship with the students of West Negros University. The Korean students participated in the games organized by USC and shared with the food prepared for them.

New chingus.Koreans playing Trip to Jerusalem during PHIL-KOREA Friendship day held at the university lobby.

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The activity aims to strengthen the good partnership of WNU and Chungbuk University in Korea. Ms. Sheila Ledesma, Director of IOL and Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista, Vice President for Academic Affairs were also present at the said event. /Jodi B. Ambid Jr.

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The woman who dared to dream and established a legacy...

In February 1991, Dr. Suzette Lilian Arbolario Agustin accepted the office as the 12th president of West Negros College. The Wesnecans started to breathe with optimism and sense of responsibility with the woman who spurred to take on the challenges that lie ahead.

Steered by the Wesnecan spirit and God’s enduring grace, she gave encouragements to people to grow bigger than life. This hopeful era of her leadership was in pursuit of excellence, placing the institution to offer high quality education with other colleges and universities in the province and propel West Negros College to a University.

West Negros College (now West Negros University) was founded by the three Baptist women, Mrs. Luciana V. Aritao, Mrs. Rosario G. Remitio and Mrs. Teresa A. Padilla. Their dreams were transformed upon an academic debut through WNC with Atty. Serafin V. Aguilar as the college president after the devastation of war was felt and seen. These visionaries built a sense of hope and mission to mandate and opened an institution of learning.

WNC after 40 years with 11 presidents, Dr. Agustin continued the legacy to lead and serve. She came to West Negros College with a vision and a slogan to banner her entry. Her vision – a university status for West Negros and her slogan – WNC: A New Beginning. Her primary years were not all that promising because her management saw the most vigilant studentry meeting the yearly protest rallies relating to tuition fee increases.

That time, West Negros College had been in the negative spotlight. But she, as the president, is single-tracked in her vision. Undauntedly, she pursued her goals. Her administration has embarked on building structures – the hospital, the Eco garden and the upgrading of facilities in the campus.

From its humble edifice, WNU has now amenities and state of the art facilities that can support students’ learning activities. Accreditation statuses were hurdled as PACUCOA upgraded some programs and course offerings.

The dream is becoming a reality.

It started as a simple effort to educate and had withstood the test of times. Year after year, decade after decade, West Negros University had encountered trials and challenges in its manifold forms and complexities.

Yet, through the Lord’s enduring grace, we are still here, furthering this noble goal. Dr. Suzette Agustin urged every Wesnecan not to rest their laurels

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in order to accomplish the goal of becoming a university, to get ready to start the journey, get set to what had decided to achieve and grow in knowledge of discipline for excellence.

Sixty years have passed; West Negros University has evolved into a symbol of excellence in Negros.

At the forefront of providing holistic development for youth, the educational institution has championed the areas of academic, cultural, physical, moral and spiritual facets.

The unwavering quest seized and achieved.

When she led the completion of compliance for universityhood as required by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) hence… finally…

The correspondence conveyed the institution’s readiness for a final visit

by CHED to inspect and evaluate WNC’s level of compliance relative to CHED Memo Order #48, Series of 1996. On February 5, 2008, CHED Commissioners Nona Ricafort, Luningning Umar and Saturnino Ocampo visited WNC and conducted the detailed and rigorous process of verification.

On February 11, 2008, the Commission on Higher Education has found West Negros College to be in full compliance of CHED requirements. After a thorough deliberation, it has been granted West Negros College the UNIVERSITY STATUS. On July 1, 2008, the newly proclaimed University had inaugurated its first president, Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin, of WEST NEGROS UNIVERSITY during the presidential investiture at LNAM Sports Center. At that moment, the humble institution claimed “To God be the Glory”.

This portion West Negros University’s history has made every Wesnecans’ dream into a reality. The momentous day recollected the “Pillars of Wesnecan Dream” a tribute to 11 presidents who dreamt alike. After the investiture, Agustin never ceases to improve every Wesnecans’ skills by providing quality education through creating wholesome atmosphere in the campus.

WNU with its international linkages ensures an education that is comparable with the world’s best.

Indeed, many of its graduates were considered exchange students and have occupied positions in the different

Dr. Suzette Lilian A. Agustin companies abroad. Dr. Agustin underscored that these linkages should come in many forms with ultimate goal of achieving cultural exchange and academic synergy. These linkages were with Maejo University at Chiang Mai, Thailand; Khaotalu Pittayakom School and Eurphon Christian Montessori School in Thailand’s La Mae district in Chumporn, Hawaiibased Haggai Institute of Leadership, German Development Services, Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program (BYEE) and Pangasinan State University wherein it opened doors for learning opportunities in various programs. Under her management, the faculty members were upgraded to avail graduate and post graduate degrees.

transforming lives by giving quality education to the youth, especially to those of limited means. As a civic leader, she inspires and motivates people to believe in themselves, and be the best that they can be.

She had also received awards like distinguished Alumni Award for Social and Humanitarian Work

by Negros Occidental High School Alumni Association, Inc. on April 26, 1997 and WNU alumnus in the field of Entrepreneurship. On March 8, 2007, she was cited Soroptimist International of Bacolod City’s Women Helping Women Award. A case study mentioned her by TRADESCOPE MAGAZINE “for teaching laborers new skills” and providing livelihood to 1,500 low income participants in September 1992. In addition, she also received commendations like Best Product Line “Basket in Fabric”, Furnishing and Apparel Manufacturers Exchange (FAME) on April 1991; Bulawan Award (Gold) from Association of Negros Producers (ANP) for most outstanding design on August 1991; a Katha nominee on Center for international Trade Exposition and Missions Manila FAME and on October 1989, “Use of indigenous Coco Twig” as backdrop for crochetedPhilippine scenes.

Dr. Agustin’s faith in leading her people came to achieve in greater heights by means of upgrading them.

After many years, she ended her term on September 26, 2013 and followed after a significant event in WNU history, the turn-over ceremony on October 1, 2013.

Dr. Agustin as a woman of character has devoted her explicit abilities in various fields. As an academician, she diligently works in

On February 11, 2011, West Negros University through a thanksgiving service held at LNAM gymnasium celebrated Dr. Agustin’s 20th year of faithful leadership. The event’s theme was “Celebrating 20 years of God’s faithfulness.”

A rendition of musical numbers including a Call to Worship and Hymns of celebration, among others and followed by a prayer of dedication were performed.

She was given honor by the WNU Glee Club, singing two of her favorite songs. She turned over her office to the second president, Atty. Monico V. Jacob, STI Holdings, to continue her legacy for WNU - in transforming more lives in the future and bringing the ‘Christian in orientation’ of the institution.

May the legacy continue... /Elmer John E. Basa

Literary

contributions

of Mrs. Haydee Einosas Castillo

In the year 2007, Mrs. Haydee Einosas Castillo, a Wesnecan, was featured in ABS-CBN’s TV series, Malaala Mo Kaya? wherein actress Ms. Dawn Zulueta played her role with the episode title “POCKETBOOK”.

Bawat buhay ay may Kuwento, Bawat kuwento ay may buhay Kaibigan ano ba ang kuwento ng buhay mo?

Mag-kuwento ka naman at makikinig ako, Ito ba ay masaya, punong-puno ng pag-asa?

Ito ba ay malungkot, walang buhay, walang sigla?

Hindi natin mapagtanto, di maipagkaila, Na ang bawat buhay ay sadyang mahiwaga, May dala itong misteryo, maipaliwanag mo kaya, Di ko rin ‘to masagot, dahil di ko rin ito kaya.

Binabati kita kaibigan, kung kuwento mo ay masaya, Punong-puno ng aliw, punong- puno ng ligaya, Walang kirot sa puso, walang bahid ng luha, Magpasalamat ka kaibigan, sadya kang pinagpala.

May buhay na masaklap, punong-puno ng dusa, Mahirap, mapait, may anghang, may galit, Gusto mo na itong wakasan, ayaw mo ng makibaka, Sabi mo, “ Wala ng halaga ang buhay.” , kaya’t dapat huminto ka na.

Ang buhay ay may kualy, di palaging puti, Di palaging itim, di rin palaging may ngiti, Ito’y isang bahag-hari, sari-sari ang tingkad, May tag-ualn, may tag-araw, may dilim may liwanag.

Nagtatanong sa sarili, kalian ba ‘to matatapos, Ganito na lang ba, ikaw na ay napapagod, Said na ang mga luha, nawalan na ng pag-asa, “Diyos ko tama na po, di ko na talaga kaya.”

Ngunit wala sa atin ang kapangyarihan, Pumili ng buhay sa ating kagustuhan, Ang buhay natin ay may kambal na kapalaran, Diyos lang ang may hawak, Diyos lang ang may alam.

Sa bawat pahina ng kuwento ng buhay, May iba’t-iba itong mukha, may drama, may komedya, May halakhak, may iyakan, may bigo, may tagumpay, Bawat buhay ay may kuwento, bawat kuwento ay may buhay. *Dedicated to Ms. Charo Santos* @maalaalamokaya@abs-cbn.com www.Facebook.com/MMK Official Tweeter@MMK Official

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On Borrowed Time As I turn the pages of my life, I find half-written stories, half-untold, I read half-scribbled poems, songs half-composed I see half-covered lies, truth unexposed.

What occupied most of my life, I wonder why?

What made me turn the other way, oh, why?

I realized that nothing has ever been completed, Though I tried, Because I let go of my dreams and then just cried.

What made me afraid, I asked myself, On borrowed time, I wasted much, Will there ever be a second chance?

To compensate, not to regret for such?

I remember the days of my uncelebrated youth, The days I did not run, nor jump, nor dance.

The rivers I did not cross, The oceans I did not swim, To turn against the tide, To swim upstream.

To cross uncharted seas, To reach the skies, For lost-sighted horizons, For hopes that quickly died For untraveled paths, For rainbows sadly missed, For drops of rain uncaught, For uncaptured silver mist.

For suns and moons and stars untouched, For heart unburned and love unmatched, For aches suppressed, for joys unwinded, For unfulfilled promises and desires unintended.

For unrevealed secrets and mysteries unravelled For unforgiven lies and unperfumed Judas kisses, For uncried tears, and unatoned black sins, For happiness unclaimed and silenced pains.

For letters unsigned and books unread, For mountains unclimbed and hills unreached, To fly across the universe To fathoms oceans depths, These I have to do, To see what lies ahead.

For broken wings that cannot fly, For eyes that failed to see, For steps unsure, for voice unheard, For being afraid just to be ME! Oh, Lord I pray, please give me time to make up, I need to do the things I left undone.

I need to say the things I left unsaid.

I must do all of these to know how well I’ve lived.

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INDUCTION OF CSO OFFICERS

BOOTHS

CAMPUS

GALLERY

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CSO leads Campus Organizations Month The Council of Student Organization (CSO) spearheaded the Campus Organizations’ Month that started on July 5, 2013 at WNU campus with the theme “Wesnecans Think Green and say no to Vandalism.”

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CSO president, Serah Cunahap said all accredited campus organizations are represented in the month-long activities to organize foster the ability of Wesnecans in the literary-musical arena and to further their potential in their specific field of expertise.

The program also aims to unify and empower students to become active advocates of the environment through the different activities organized to promote interests.

The newly formed CSO led by Cunahap and her officers were inducted by Atty.

Valentino Espiritu, WNU Legal officer and HRDO Director and followed after by a symbolic planting of trees, vegetables and decorative plants headed by Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The opening ceremony was held at the LNAM Sports Center that encouraged students’ participation.

The awarding ceremony was held July 26, 2013 at the Students’ Activity Center that give honor and commendations for outstanding campus organizations and its members. They were awarded by Cunahap, Elmer John E. Basa, The Wesneco Torch (TWT) Editor-in-Chief, and Pauline Grace Ruiz, University Student Council (USC) president with the assistance of Ms. Sharon Bermejo, Campus Organizations coordinator and Ptr. Julius Nacion, Campus Ministry.

Furthermore, Cunahap stated “this year, the CSO was formed to provide avenues for skills development and to unite the different academic, service, and religiousoriented campus organizations in the University. It will be a challenge for them to be active not only during the Campus Organizations’ Month but throughout the school year. It is my desire that the organizations will continue to thrive in their field of interest and build camaraderie along with other organizations for the benefit of the University and the community as well. ” /Elmer John E. Basa and Jodi B. Ambid Jr.

MUSICAL CONTEST

OUS N E G I D N I S MIS

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Freshmen day

Our genre: FRESH 2013 QUINN V. PULOHANAN

“All in one action for the greatest connection.” That was a single and unified thought that defined the Freshmen Day on June 28, 2013.

Assembly and registration started early at 7:00 a.m. at the Student Activity Center (SAC). Dressed in a green ensemble, the Wesnecan freshmen marched towards the WNU gym at 9:00 a.m. for the opening ceremonies.

“A freshmen day here is an opportunity to know each other, your kuya’s and ate’s, and to welcome you warmly to this great University.” Mr. Caesar Pacalioga, the Director of the Office of Academic Support Services (OASS) and the opening speaker, said.

The University Student Council (USC) hosted the program and prepared various interactive activities with the freshmen. Notable was a dance-off at the gym floor the USC dubbed “LerCA Dance” and various indoor games where the 1st years of every academic programs participated.

“Your Genre, My Genre” was the theme for the second half of the Freshmen Day’s course of events.

It boasted a talent show and a beauty pageant, where Jordan Georgia and Fran Marese An Convite from the School of Professional Studies (SPS) bagged the title of Mr. and Ms. Freshmen.

Other winners include –John David Alvarez and Rina Setenta from the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) for 1st runnerup, Jan Clev Celeste (SPS) and Shaisa Joy Ulgasan (SAS) for 2nd runner-up, John David Alvarez (SAS) and Rina Setenta (SAS) for the ‘Elemental Green’ category, Jordan Gregorio (SPS) and Fran Marese An Convite (SPS) for the ‘Uniform category’ and Jan Clev Celeste (SPS) and Paula Michelle Marquez (SPS) for Mr. and MS. Congeniality.

Photo credits: Jodan Michael Baroy

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Thanksgiving “In everything give things for this is the will of God.”

-1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Lord, Lord help me recover in my disease. Help me get along with others. All of my life I was rejected. No one trusted me Lord. Lord help me with my study, help also my family. Lord help me especially problem I am encounter now. I want enjoyment. I prayed that my illness will be healed. Thank you for all you have done in my life. Amen.”

“Thank you kay Lord kay strong japun and friendship namun.

Thank you gid sa mga answered prayers kag sa good health sa family ko.”

Christian

“OUR RELATIONSHIP” with GOD DALE RICHMOND L. CHU

In every day of our lives, we meet people and interact with them creating special bonds of what we call “relationship”. A common word for us that we hear every minute that passes through the day of our lives. In spite of that, did you ever think of your relationship with God? Are you honoring Him in your relationship? We always focus on ourselves and tend to forget that God sees everything we do.

Relationship means connecting or binding parts that shows a bond wherin there are two or more people involved. Let us then apply this to ourselves, did I connect with God today? Or it’s just a routine that no matter what we do, we come up empty inside at the end of the day. People as we are, we intend to make wrong decisions and do stupid things.

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making relationships to bad peers.

Still have you ever thought that your Father in heaven is waiting for you? Waiting for you to call unto Him? All these questions that are in your mind will be answered

by Him. Let me show you.

Waking up in the morning is the first part of your day. You can try to kneel to pray and say your thanksgiving to Him. Think about your Creator because He has always been guiding and providing you ever since you were born.

There is nothing wrong in starting your day with a prayer. So think about it and don’t hesitate to do it.

Prayer is the only way we can communicate to God. Through this we can connect our thoughts and feelings.

“Dear Lord, I wish that you’ll bless us and you will guide my love ones wherever they go. Lord thank you for everything, may you bless my grandfather who are there in heaven. Sorry for our sins. I love you Lord, Thank you very, very much. Amen.”

“Thank you Lord for giving me another chance to live.

May request ko tani my mom will be cancer free na. And I hope ang friendship sang mga girlfriends ko kabai pa magstrong kag mag dugay.”

“Lord thank you for the blessings you have been showered upon us. May you bless my family, friends, classmates,, teachers. Guide them in their work.

Give them a good health. May you avoid them in a risk of danger. Leave Jesus in our hearts. Amen.”

“Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed his precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal savior.”

“I believe that there is no distance in prayer”

So ask in His love Cast all your cares to Him And He will give you rest This message speaks that God is omnipotent. For He has always loved us by sending blessings. He is always there watching above because He is omniscient. So there is one thing you can do, “Build your relationship with Him.” Honor Him in every relationship because it binds you together. Keep it strong and firm because...

Our calling is to walk worthy towards Him. His gifts are perfect and complete His wisdom is supreme He is in control of everything

God never sleeps He never tires of hearing our prayers When we are weak He makes us stronger

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Students’ section

You can drop your comments and suggestions for our university.

Allow us to be the channel between the students and the administration.

Talk-to-Torch

Good day TORCH! Thank you sang priviledge nga gn hatag ninyo para e speak put ang amon nga mga problema abput sa skwelahan; Ini bla ang gnatwag ang LERCA, name mani tani; galling ang mga students ga eyawan; ang teacher gatmaran na; especially sa Engineering bla; gaan lang kamo problem kag equation pabay-an na kamo daun; ano kame genius??? we are here para magacquire sang learnings nga wla pa namon nabal-an; name man na tani, kay ang student manumdum sang answer; but Indi applicable ang LERCA sa Engineering program, Thank You GUID!!! LERCA; IS KALERCA!!!

Pwede ka comment sang pagka strikto sang guard?! Over maka pangwa id bha! Bisan campus org?! Grabi cla bha! Wow! Indi nagid koh di ka gwanta hah anu ni subng! Pati guard my fovoritism?! Mkapasulod lang sang kilala nila!!? Astig bha!! Astig kamu!

Tani my right man ang student magpahalin sa guard!!!!! Indi man magpatama ka strikto an palihog lang!! Transfer nalang kami next sem. Hahaha bye: wesneg, palanggaa mau security niu! Ga init gid yah ulo ko xa guard! Dal-on koh nalng mga manghod ko xa lasalle!!

“Hoping for the freedom” kis-a! Ky dw ga byad man kami chakto! Kag indi ni public!!

By: killer!

RESPONSE August 1, 2013

Furthermore, the submitted articles do not reflect the views and opinions of the publication.

Hello Torch!

Good day!

Wla kami kabalu kun kay sni-o ni i-address ang amon concern as graduating students but we know nga kamu ang way para mabatian sang tanan ang amon concern kag maaksynan gid. Gusto namon i-ask kung ano ang plano para sa amon yearbook, kay suno sa isa ka estudyante, wala yearbook ang nag-graduate sg last March (2013). Kag subong, may mga friends kami from other schools nga gasinako para sa ila pictorial, comments namon nga madugang para sa yearbook nila…kami ya???

Frankly speaking, nagskwela kami d kay tatak “university” ni nga school and we are expecting nga may ara gd kay once lang man ni. Kag even public schools makaprovide gd yearbook para sa ila. It doesn’t mean nga yearbook lang lagas namon. What matters most is that someday maipabugal gd namon ang aton nga school sa iban. Yearbook lang ni tuod pero maging remembrance ni asta magtigulang kami. Bisan bala wala pa kami ka graduate pero proud gid kami ya nga diri kami gaskwela. Kanami bi sng feeling nga maka graduate as wesnecans.

Pero mas manami kung maka graduate as wesnecans nga may yearbook.

Madamo gid nga salamat kag kabalo kami nga maaksyunan gid ni daun.

God bless and more power!

-concerned 4th year students

ELMER JOHN A. BASA Editor-in-chief Thru: DALE RICHMOND L. CHU

EB Assistant Secretary Dear Sir:

To concerned 4th year students, your concern has already been forwarded to the Office of Student Affairs but the office responded to meet personally the Office of Academic Support Services director for further clarifications and questions regarding with the yearbook 2013-2014.

Greetings!

In connection with the letter forwarded by your office last July 31, 2013 with regards to comments ad suggestion of student on how the security implement the security policy.

I would like to appeal for everybody if you have any complaints with the security policy kindly visit at the Safety and Security office for settlement.

Thank you very much for your continued support and cooperation Very truly yours,

TSG JEFFERSON D GUIDO (RES) PA Coordinator

Good morning

Sa cashier gale sang west negros lihog lang kung maghambal kamu sa nga student hindi kamu sagay singgit. Kag paandaoun nyo man ang patient nyo kay kun wala student sa west neg indi kamu mabayran. Lihog lang kalma sang kaugalingon nyo bag-o kamo mag sturya samon. Nainit gid ko ya nga amu kamu na mag approach samon. May gin skwelahan man kamu guru aa.

Thanks gid!!!

-lil’wayne

Dear Torch,

RESPONSE

Good Day!

August 2, 2013

I wrote this letter because I’m really disappointed sang mga natabo last Freshmen Day kag before pa ang day sang event. I address these problems to the USC and the organizers of the event.

The Editor-in-Chief Wesneco Torch West Negros University Burgos Street, Bacolod City

First; ang signature hunt ginhatag samon 2 days nalang ang deadline na sang signature hunt, kag damo damo pa kami ipasign. Kabalo nagid sila nga first year kami kag indi pa namon kilala ang mga tawo sa signature hunt form. Diba “LERCA” kamo ngaa daw indi student friendly haw? Kag may bayad pa ang indi mapapirmahan sang mga estudyante.

Dear Sir:

Second; ngaa ang mga estudyante ang ginhimu tabulator sang Mr. and Ms. Freshmen? Ti sala ang nag gwa nga result sala ang ginlawag kg ang pag tabulate. Mayo lang kay wla nagreklamo ang mga ginikanan sang mga candidate. USC kag organizer sang event kabalo gid kamo sini galing kay gusto niyo hipsan ang natabo para wala kabalo. Ginapaguwa koni indi para pahuy.an ang USC ka gang organizer sang event kundi para i-correct ang sala kag indi maliwat kay kahuluya para sa school kag of course sa mga nag organize sa event. I hope naintiendihan ninyo ang inyo obligasyon kag responsibilidad.

We have already brought the feedback to the attention of all our frontliners and we are seeking everyone’s patience and understanding meanwhile that the renovation of our counters are still under planning and budgeting.

Lastly, ang mga USC officers gasala-sala may nga siningitanay pa wala lang sila kabalo nga may mga estudyante nagapamati sa ila kag nagaobserve. Pag start nagsala pa daw kadamo sang naga director, nakita kag nabatian ko gid ni kay ara gdko pagsinab-tanay nila.

Eventhough first year ko pero wala man naglain pagtan-aw ko sa USC and the organizer. I hope lang tani nga na preparahan sang mayo ang event para indi ni matabo, feeling ko daw bag-o lang nila gin plano ang event base sa observation ko. I hope nga ipabalo ni sang torch ang ginsubmit ko nga letter para macorrect ang sala kag mas may quality pa ang next nga mga activities because we are paying for these school activities. Thank you. ******** 1st YEAR VIGILANT STUDENT*********

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To 1st YEAR VIGILANT STUDENT, your concern has already been forwarded to the USC Office but there is no response after further updates by TWT.

Thank you so much for bringing the feedback to our attention based on your letter dated July 30, 2013. We are very sorry however that the over-the-counter inquiries and conversations were interpreted by some students who are customers as unfriendly.

Currently, from our standpoint (inside the counter), we can hardly hear the requests and/or inquiries by students/parents/customers mainly due to the full crystal partition of the counter. Thus, our frontliners are exerting additional conversational volume that unfortunately is misinterpreted as unfriendly.

Instead, we are encouraging those concerned to facilitate inquiries with our Financial Aid Office where we have counters that can conveniently assist you.

Lastly, we do agree to the feedback and everyone’s point that we exist mainly due to our customers- the Wesnecans. That is practically the main reason that our unit is converted o Customer Accounts Servicing Unit.

Once again, thank you for informing us where we can batter our service to all Wesnecans.

Very truly yours,

MARLON JUESNA Head, Customer Accounts Servicing Unit Finance Department THE WESNECO TORCH

Entertainment

book review The Fault in our Stars John Green By: Vicky Joy E. Demonteverde

Sometimes you read a book and you could not help but fall in love with it. This book narrates on the perspective of 16 year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster, who suffers from terminal lung cancer. While attending a support group, she met Augustus Waters, a charming and kind but witty boy with a unique perception in life. It follows the pair’s journey as they live life to the fullest, encountering trials and joys that make them very real.

It is this reason why this book could move you in such way that you would smile and shed a tear at the same time. Although it tells about people with cancer, not a typical cancer book but a story of friendship, love and life.

HUSH, HUSH Becca Fitzpatrick

By: Thea Eunice M. Encarnado

Normal was the best word to describe the life of Nora Grey, an average high school girl in Coldwater, Maine. Things were perfectly normal until she meets the mysterious senior transferee. His ‘James Dean-ish” rebel aura gave Nora the slightest hint that something about him was off. After being paired up with Patch Cipriano in their Biology class, Nora realized that she should have known better than believing that she was normal – because her world wasn’t. And that fact was justified by discovering this annoyingly confident lad was actually a fallen angel destined to kill her as a sacrifice for him to have a mortal body. Nora finds herself stepping into the world of Fallen Angels and the Biblical race of Nephilims; and having to choose between the life that she loved and the love of her life.

LaFFies at Karton The Comeback

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Photographed by Elmer John E. Basa

Molded to be one: his journey to Stardom

Sports West Negros University congratulates Philippine Azkals for retaining the 2013 Philippine Football Peace Cup crown on October 15, 2013 at Panaad football field, Bacolod City.

“The ball is a sphere.”

We commonly hear this phrase from spectators in a gymnasium or in an open field to emphasize unpredictable twists that a ball game brings.

We cannot automatically conclude whoever will win the game at our first glance rather we should focus on the game until it ends before a series of rumors and conclusions can be heard. We get bored if we cannot capture the exciting ball rolling on the edge of the net, the parabolic travel of the ball before it reaches the goal and the smashing of the ball over the net.

If you think that this is the only thing that could excite you, you are wrong. There is something in our university that can make us feel excited, it is not an event to happen but a person who can make us proud. A wesnecan that brought honor and prestige to our University in the field of Sports. His dedication to become one of the top ranked players in the Philippine Basketball Association today could inspire you to dream big.

Severino “Nonoy” Baclao Jr. who embarked his name on the list of successful basketball players in the region was once part of the wesnecan community. Before he was given the opportunity to join the Blue Eagles, Nonoy attended his high school and the first few years of college at West Negros University, where he led the WNU Mustangs to 2005 National University Games (Unigames) - crowned in Bacolod City and the 2006 Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) National Students Championship (Inter-Collegiate) title. His reputation as a major defensive contributor, especially in blocking and rebounding, was noticed by Manila-based college scouts, and in 2006 he was recruited by Ateneo de Manila University, which was led by Japeth Aguilar and Chris Tiu among others. After serving the mandatory one-year residency rule imposed by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, Baclao made it to the Blue Eagles roster in the 2007 UAAP season, where he contributed to the team’s defense, although they failed to make it to the Finals. In 2008, he was designated as the team’s co-captain, which he held until his last year of eligibility.

These challenges were not easy for him, as it is said “the ball is definitely a sphere. It does not have any ending, it does not have top or bottom.” He experienced to seat on the bleachers until the game was finished but still his dedication to reach his goal pushed him pursue his dream.

Today, Nonoy is playing as a forward in Air21 of the Philippine Basketball Association. His named made a noise in the social media after his first appearance in the year 2010./Jodi B. Ambid Jr.

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NOPSSCEA@33. The Wesnecans who participated during the NOPSSCEA Opening Ceremony held at University of St. La Salle.

NOPSSCEA@33: Nurturing Potentials

With the theme: “ N O P S S C E A @ 3 3 : Nu r t u r i n g Potentials,” the Negros Occidental Private School Sports, Cultural and Educational Association opened its 33rd season on September 13, 2013 at the USLS Gymnasium.

The gymnasium was filled with spectators who were very supportive to their teams. The introduction wowed the crowd with different kinds of sports like basketball, volleyball, football, Taekwondo, etc. were featured by selected athletes.

Ms. Fran Marese An Convite, a first year education student of WNU, exhibited her gymnastic stunts and lighted the torch which symbolized the opening of

NOPSSCEA 2013.

Moreover, University of St. La Salle bagged the 1st place during the drumbeating competition both in Secondary and Tertiary level. There were eight participating groups from the secondary level and three participants from the college level.

The contenders started to beat their drums after a roll call has been made by the host.

The event started with a welcome address from NOPSSCEA President Dr. Gereon Cabarles of CSA-B. “To be humble in victory, to be gracious in defeat” was the inspiring words of Hon. Monico O. Puentevilla, Bacolod City Mayor who served as the keynote speaker of the event./ Jodi B. Ambid Jr. THE WESNECO TORCH