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BUDJONG BAGS SILVERS IN JKT MUSIC FEST

The Budjong Chorale Ensemble together with their Choir Master Ronald Zagado in their Musica Sacra Competiton attire during the Penabur International Choir Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5-9, 2017. Photo/Culture and Arts

SPORTS 26 CEIT KEEPS SANGKA OVERALL CHAMP, WIN BACK-TO-BACK TILT

From Warriors to Phoenix to Jaguars back to Warriors, College of Engineering and Information Technology emerged as the best competitors in Sangka 2017 with a league-best six championships, boosting the Warriors to the overall crown for the eight straight years. Story by Rey Bade

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SUCCESS UNDER PRESSURE: CORBITA NAILS LICENSURE EXAM

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Seven hundred twenty-one, out of 1,482 examinees, passed last September 2017 Foresters’ Board Examination, and the result for the top 10 ranking left everyone in awe because seven out of the 12 students that topped the licensure examination...

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Story by Angelika Morano

The television suddenly went dark.

What was supposed to be full of laughter for a segment in a noontime show, “Juan for All, all for Juan”, on GMA Network’s Eat Bulaga was immediately received by disapproving viewers as Joey de Leon...

As stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution Article XIV Section 1, “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.”

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CDRRMO EQUIPS CSUANS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

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performs a mock first aid operation in a mock patient with head trauma during the CDrRMO training.

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Angelika Morano

With the initiative of the Local City Government of Butuan City, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) sponsored a five-day Disaster Management Safety Institute Training on the selected CSU Faculty and students on September 18-22, 2017 held at Pilot Evacuation Center, Brgy. Bancasi, Butuan City.

About 42 students and 18 faculty and staff participated in the training. The camp was composed of training on Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support, CPR, Ambulance Operation, Disaster Management, Water Safety and Rescue, and Fire Safety and Basic Fire Fighting.

“Those student trainees of the DRRM Camp Training will now become the responders for the upcoming intramurals,” said CSU-NSTP Director Dr Nelia S. Raganas. According to the League

of Campus Organization (LCO), there is no Red Cross Youth Organization recognized by this semester due to budget restriction, and this opted the trainees to be the official response team on the Intramurals.

Dr Raganas also said that these people will also be the front liners during university emergency drills, like the conduct of earthquake drills.

“We were planning to have another earthquake drill by the fourth quarter of the year, but it also depends on the budget,” she added.

“I urge more volunteers to come, especially those NSTP graduates since they already have their serial numbers. If they will be trained, they can be endorsed in their community to become responders, and possibly, they can also be a trainer to their community because they were already equipped with the trainings they have undergone,” said Dr Raganas as an encouragement to all for the CSUan community to participate more in voluntary works.

CSUAN STAKEHOLDERS UNITE IN SCITECH4DEV 2017 Rey Bade

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iming to fortify knowledge on the use of Science and Technology for sustainable development and bide the momentum in building the R&D-based networks, the Caraga State University–Research and Extensions invited stakeholders and CSUan community to join the SciTech4Dev 2017 forum held at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City on September 26-28, 2017.

The SciTech4Dev, short for Science and Technology for Development, is an annual tradition of the university. Now on its third year, the forum is anchored on the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation towards Countryside Development.” The theme is just timely because Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) is essential for the current social progress and the economic development of the Philippines.

In a message read on behalf of VP for Research and Extension Dr. Rowena P. Varela, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Rolando N. Paluga said that “As an institution of research and higher learning, we have increased our investment in research and development by sharing our significant contributions in scientific research and technological innovations over the years.”

Dr. Paluga is confident that the SciTech4Dev is “one of our [university] milestones which prove that we are academically committed to rising to the occasion” in dealing with the demands of the constantly changing modernity.

In an interview, the Overall Chairperson Glenn Arthur A. Garcia, said SciTech4Dev promotes the university’s research outputs.

It also showcases the programs and projects of stakeholders and all of the partnering agencies.

The event was held under the supervision of the co-sponsors: Government City of Butuan, AGATA Mining Ventures Incorporation, Platinum Group Metals Corporation, San Roque Metal Inc., Taganito Mining Corporation and Department of Science and Technology – Caraga.

On the first day, SciTech4Dev initiated a forum on the National or International S&T Perspective on Countryside Development headed by the national and international professionals.

The talk tackled the topics on Mathematical Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Promotion of Green Economic Development, and Sustainable Development.

It also included an Oral Paper Presentation that was divided into four thematic areas, namely: Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation; Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development; Engineering Technologies and Innovation; and Health and Wellness for Development and also a presentation by cosponsors took place on September 27.

Winners in the Oral Paper Presentation were: Chennie L. Solania and Eve F. Gumalinda; Ydjel D. Lozano, Kristian Miguel D. Cabalquinto, and Engr. Marvin Jay T. Serrano; Philip Donald C. Sanchez and Fritzie Mae E. Garlit, and; Harmie N. Luyao and Mylene M. Uy respectively.

The Ideation Boot Camp took place at the last day of the event.

An ideation and pitching competition which aims to encourage and inspire anyone to ideate, create and innovate relevant products, services or technology that is potentially viable business ventures was participated by the attendees.

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CED HOLDS 1ST BALIKTURO IN CARAGA Angelika Morano

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earing up Caraga’s Educators with different teaching strategies in facilitating learning, the College of Education (CEd) in collaboration with the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA) conducted the 1st Balikturo Project Caraga Region held at CSU-CEd Multimedia Center on August 22, 2017.

This forum was intended for the pre-service (student teachers) and the in-service teachers in the region.

It was participated by the Extension Program of College of Education which is composed of 17 in-service teachers from the basic education of Butuan East District 1 & 2. 25 student teachers from Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) also attended the forum together with ten CEd Faculty and ten pre-service of the university.

The seminar-workshop consisted of two different talks in the morning: “Engaging Students In Critical Thinking

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And Student-Centered Discussions Strategies” and “Differentiating for all to Increase Student Understanding.”

Balikturo delegates also donated books and solar calculators. According to the training coordinator of the event, Grace Flores, these books and calculators will be given to the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) respectively.

The Balikturo or “Return to Teach” Project was a missionary project by AFTA, which is based in New York, that brings U.S. based Fil-Am teachers to the Philippines to share and exchange with their Philippine counterparts the latest information, knowledge, experience, and expertise with the latest techniques and strategies in teaching and learning.

The project is an annual event which is held not only in Manila but in far flung South Cotabato, Cebu, Samar and other places until they reached and set their project in Caraga. CSU is now one of the recipients of AFTA’s program in Caraga Region.

“There is no guarantee when will this forum be back in the region to conduct seminars and workshops,” Flores said. “[But] This collaboration will definitely add more opportunities to our teacher education curricular program and the implementation of education in Caraga extension projects as well,” she added.

This year’s forum was themed: “Reaching New Heights: Supporting Teachers and Empowering Learners.”

BSP LAUNCHES KRC, PROMOTING GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING

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angko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) - Butuan, in collaboration with Caraga State University Library, successfully launched their “Knowledge Resource Collection (KRC)” network program held at the CSU Filipiniana Library on September 20, 2017.

University Librarian Corazon L. Tercera, said that this program is beneficial for all since the collection of publications from BSP will be installed and is available in the University Library, which will promote student’s understanding of the fundamental of economic and financial concepts and issues affecting the economic development of the country.

“CSU is fortunate to be selected as one of its program recipients, it is helpful during research and we can now access their collections,” she added. The program was made to assist the general public seeking information on economic and financial matters.

According to Mrs. Tercera, the depository of their publications like books, reports, journals, comics, in-house magazines, brochures are to be updated from time to time whenever available. As for the recent list of collection, BSP has a total of 41 different publication displayed at the Filipinana Section of the Library.

As led by BSP, the program taps private and public libraries nationwide as venues to promote greater public understanding of essential economic and financial concepts and issues.

From left to right, University Librarian Corazon Tercera, Accounting Deputy Dir. Jovito Mainit, Vice President Dr Rolando Paluga, and Senior Specialist Gliziel Rose Zarate pens Memorandum of Agreement during the Knowledge Resource Collection lainching.Photo/ICT

The network establishes a facility for information and knowledge sharing, which is one of the key elements supporting the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI); and to make BSP’s information materials easily available to a wide and diverse audience.

They installed the program not only in CSU but also on the following public and private libraries: Butuan City Library, Father Saturnino Urios University Library, Agusan del Sur Provincial Library, Agusan del Sur College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) Library and with the Agusan del Sur Colleges Library.

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The Day Prior

We asked him about what happened the day before the ‘big day’. “I had a fever in the morning the day before the exam, maybe it was because of the hot weather in Cagayan de Oro City that triggered it. We went around the city to look for a place to stay temporarily while we were there, and the weather was very unpleasant then.”

He narrated how he was not able to scan his notes because he got sick, and it made him anxious during the exam. He was not in his best condition during the test, and he expected that he will flunk the examination.

A Surprise

Victor did not foresee what happened next the day the test results were released online.

He ranked as Top 1! “Unexpected kaayo, because I wasn’t really prepared [the day before the exam] at all. I didn’t even see the results myself. Ako ra manghud nagtan-aw.”

He felt grateful and privileged to place as the Top 1 student who passed the exam.

Everyone was happy and congratulating him that day. “I aimed to top in the exam but I did not aim to be number 1.”

The Secret ‘Routine’

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SUCCESS UNDER PRESSURE;

CORBITA NAILS LICENSURE EXAM Christine Joy P. Abellano

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even hundred twenty-one out of 1,482 examinees, passed last September 2017 Foresters’ Board Examination, and the result for the top 10 ranking left everyone in awe because seven out of the 12 students that topped the licensure examination were all coming from Caraga State University Bachelor of Science in Forestry graduates.

After the posting of the results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), everyone was ecstatic in knowing how did these students do it. They wanted to know how they excelled in the exam, especially from the Top 1 student. Ranking as top 1 is Victor Lobrigas Corbita, whom we asked for

an interview after the posting of the results of the exam.

About the Top-notcher

Victor L. Corbita is from Barobo, Surigao del Sur who came to Butuan City to study. He was a consistent scholar of CHED Tulong Dunong Scholarship for three years during his student years. When we asked him to rank himself as a student in a scale of one to ten, one as the lowest and ten as the highest, he replied, “eight siguro, wala man sad ko nagbinuang atung college days nako,” followed by laughter.

After being asked of what was his reaction when the results came out, we asked him of the routine he had when he was still reviewing. “I wake up as early as three in the morning everyday to study. I read the reviewers, answer the questions then later check my answers myself to repel the sleepiness that’ll sink in since I study during the very early hours of the day.”

He recounted how after studying, he would do the usual routine he does in ordinary days, like preparing and eating his breakfast, taking his shower and doing other tasks that he needs to accomplish.

Aside from self-studying, he also narrated how the professors from Mindanao State University were asked to help them review yet they had difficulty due to the crisis that struck Marawi City at that time. He recalled how the review was not fully prepared, since most of the professors who were assigned to review them were very hard to contact because of the disaster.

Despite that, the review sessions were still pushed through with only a few teachers because there were a lot of students who already enrolled for the said review course.

‘Bright’ Future

They have topped the exams, now the pressure is on! We weighed down the advantages and disadvantages of topping board exams, and here were the things he thought that were advantages and disadvantages of being a topnotcher.

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have an edge when it comes to looking for work,” he narrated. It has been a fact that most employers would prefer accepting employees with high scores in the exams, maybe because they think that these foresters are more disciplined and ready for the field.

“For the disadvantage, I think we would likely to be more pressured than the others because the expectations the employers and other people have for us are higher. They would expect us to be more professional when it comes to work, and if you’re in the Top 1, they will think that you know everything about your field.”

We further asked, “Which is heavier between the two, the advantage or disadvantage?” He promptly answered, “I think the advantage weighs more than the disadvantage.”

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“I am proud that I raised our university higher, and our institution is deemed excellent because of the results,” he eagerly said.

Advice to the Next Ones

Since seven top foresters were produced this year, some forestry students, especially the graduating ones, are more pushed to equal the results given by the previous batch or maybe even make it higher. Victor had some advice for his fellow CSUans for the upcoming FBE next year.

The Aftermath

“They should not feel pressured about the FBE, because they still have more time to prepare. They should focus more on their last year because that is their most important year as a student. When they will start their review, they should have self-discipline and most importantly, they should trust God because He’s the only one who knows about everything.”

The storm of congratulations has subsided, and the pressure of being on top is slowly dawning, but the rest of the CSU community is still very proud of the products of the 2017 Forester Board Exams.

Victor has inspired a lot of students especially the students from our university. As what he said during the interview, self-discipline and hard work will always be the foundation for a better future.

BE PROTECTED: TCERS INTRODUCE ‘ARMED’ Angelika Morano

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CSU AND DOST–PCIEERD PIONEERS GEOSAFER MINDANAO Christine Joy P. Abellano

eam Caraga Emergency Response System (TCERS) introduced their new emergency application, the Alarm Rescue Monitoring Emergency Device (ARMED) to the faculty and staff of College of Engineering and Information Technology held at the CEIT Audio-Visual Room on September 6, 2017.

The Caraga State University Executive Committee and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Philippine Country for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), together with the government officials of Butuan City, launched the Geo-SAFER Mindanao Program on August 8, 2017 at the LMX Convention Center, Butuan City.

The team oriented the faculty on the steps to acquire the application. A user needs to fill up the registration form first to be registered in the TEAM Caraga Emergency System (TCES). After the registration, a user may now download the application and encode the Activation Code by the TCES upon approval of registration.

The Geo-informatics for the Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risks towards a Resilient Mindanao or called as the Geo-SAFER Mindanao is a program spearheaded by the DOST-PCIEERD aimed to continue the detailed flood hazard mapping of Mindanao using the Light Detection and Ranging Technology (LiDAR).

During an emergency, pressing any of the corresponding buttons (Fire, Polics, and Medical) in the application will send a Short Message Service alert to the command center. There is no need to call; the Command Center Agent (CCA) will automatically call to verify the request.

This app was a joint project of TEAM Caraga and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) Butuan and is applicable to all users around the region. The application will provide the authorities greater chance of providing the needed assistance on time. It will coordinate to the nearest fire station, barangay hall, police station, ambulance service and hospitals.

The program will greatly benefit cities and municipalities in Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur that are within the Agusan River basin since its goal is to carry geo-informatics based approaches for the systematic assessment of flooding within the area. It will mainly process and analyze very detailed LiDAR-derived digital terrain and surface models and utilize these data to produce detailed flood hazard maps according to the different flood situations. It also innovates to explain the issues that cause the flooding problems and the human activities that increase the chances of flooding within these areas such as mining, deforestation and land-use conversion.

The said-project is enacted by CSU through the Caraga Center for Geo-informatics (CCGeo), a component of DOST-PCIEERD. The Geo-SAFER program is also implemented to other Higher Education Institutions throughout Mindanao, such as in Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Central Mindanao University (CMU), Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology and the University of the Philippines Mindanao for two years starting last June 2017 to May 2019.

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BUDJONG BAGS SILVERS IN JKT MUSIC FEST Rey Bade

“Joining international competition is all started with a dream. If you dream and then you will work for it, nothing is impossible.”

Such statement came from the Culture and Arts Chairperson Dr. Adam Roy V. Galolo, as he shared the reasons why Caraga State University Budjong Chorale Ensemble claimed its first ever two silver title in the 3rd Penabur International Choir Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia with their rendition of Asian Folklore and Musica Sacra that left a music-enthusiast-packed crowd breathless.

“After a hectic three months of preparation, the hardships really paid off,” said Dr. Galolo, referring to the teams regular straight training. “We are very honored to be the silver medalist in the international competition, thus one of our sweetest victory of all. Lami jud kaayu mo smile,” he was feeling jubilant about their achievement.

Penabur International Choir Festival is an annual international choral competition among choral groups in Asia. On September 5-9, more than 100 delegates packed with music enthusiast and professionals all over Asia participated the four-day event loaded with workshops, concert, and competition.

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Budjong Chorale Ensemble, the premier choral group of the university, has been emerging triumphant not only in Mindanao region but also in national competition since the past few years.

“The Budjong has already their name [in the local music industry], they are consistent runner-up in the MASTS and PASUC competition man pod and I realized that ngano diri raman kutob? Why not dream big?” With all the success in local and national competition, Dr. Galolo recognized the talent in the group and trained them, felt that they were ready to let Asia hear their voices.

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“The desire and the passion to compete are the reasons in letting the team experience the international stage,” he added.

With great perseverance and determination to showcase their love of music, the Budjong bags two silver title in Musica Sacra and Folklore category. They performed a repertoire of two songs on every category as part of the requirement: in Musica Sacra, “Umawit Kayo sa Panginoon” by Joy T. Nilo and “Crucifixus” by Antonio Lotti; in Folklore, “Hibanig” of Maguindanaoan by Bienvenido B. Constantino, Jr. and “Bimbi ko” of Cordillera all mentored by Ritchie Araneta Asibal.

Before the competition, an open-toall screening was done last April by sending videos and profiles of the members of the group, after which participants were invited to the Penabur International Choir Festival.

“We never know what the coordinators are looking for, luckily we passed the screening in Folklore and Musica Sacra category,” Dr. Galolo said.

CRISES

“Of the many participating choral group in terms of numbers, kami jud ang pinakagamay. 18 lang from CSU ang ni compete,” Dr Galolo remarked.

According to him, it is not the number that counts but it’s all about the burning desire in each member to win the competition. “The spirit of winning is naa jud sa ilaha. Naay times nga wala ko ug wala pod ila mentor but still naga continue pa gihapon silag practice. Mao jud na ang good thing nga naa sa Budjong members.”

He was full of praise for his team.

“Never jud niabot sa point nga dili nalang me magpadayon, ang naa sa amo mind is basig di mi makalarga tungod kay wala pay kwarta, pero lagi, wala jud gihapon

nawala ang perseverance,” Dr Galolo pointed out about the financial crises on booking plane tickets and accommodation. “I am very proud of them. It is encouraging to know that the team is setting the goal despite the crises,” he added.

The trip and opportunity to participate in the international competition was made possible by the financial help of the other people, organizations, and administrations all over Butuan City.

“This is the first time that such a fund was awarded to the Culture and Arts office.

They believe in us and we proved that we could do it.”

BEHIND THE SUCCESS

The university extended their congratulation to the Budjong Chorale Ensemble right after winning the competition as large billboards along CSU’s main gate announces their success in the competition in Jakarta.

Dr. Galolo, who led in organizing the choir, thanked Pres. Anthony M. Penaso, VP for Administration Armie Leila M. Mordeno, Engr. Marilou G. Umpad, University Student Council, Office of the Student Affairs and Services, College Deans, CAS Parent Faculty Association, CSU students, other units of CSU, Platinum Group Metals Corporation, Water District Butuan, Local Government Unit, Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada, and Congressman Lawrence H. Fortun, for their overwhelming love and support to the choir’s first international competition.

“Budjong are brave and determined to showcase their talents worldwide. With that, we will still be supporting for all the activities of the university and will be working hard to maintain the title in Mindanao and National competition,” Dr. Galolo ended the interview.

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SEN. EJERCITO VISITS CSU FOR YOUTH ECONOMIC FORUM

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Mae Jovelyn Corporal

To raise awareness on the various issues of the country with relevance to the youth’s concerns, Senator Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito visited Caraga State University in a Youth Economic Forum at CSU Sanchez Gymnasium on September 29, 2017.

With the theme, “Youth Economic Forum: The Road to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth”, the series of student dialogue with Sen. Ejercito was patiently waited by the CSUans and other visitors. Arriving at the gymnasium around 4:30pm with the campus security and local government officials, the waiting spectators laid their utmost respect by welcoming his arrival.

“Education is a right and not a privilege,” said Sen. Ejercito in his introductory talk. “... students should not make education taken for granted,” he added.

Sen. Ejercito further discussed the country’s current situation and the contributions of the youth. “Youth is not an excuse for you not to do anything yet.” He spoke significantly of the youth to “makilahok, makisama, at makialam,” not just on the CSU activities but to

the community as well. He even mentioned Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s quote, “Kabataan ang Pagasa ng Bayan,” as a reminder to all of the Filipino youth.

Out of Dr. Rizal’s quote, Sen. Ejercito made his own, “Kabataan ng Agusan o Butuan, Ikaw ay Maaasahan,” addressing to all of the students inside the gymnasium.

He said, the change should really start within if everybody really wants change.

In the forum, he introduced the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 10-member states, namely: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. “Our agriculture is left behind by our neighbors,” the senator said. He also commented that the Philippine is one of the basic producers of raw products exported to other countries “…but why is it that the country is importing the same products at higher cost?” he added.

According to Sen. Ejercito, Philippines was receiving the least investment made by the companies or individuals from

other Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the last five years. He shared the deeper reasons of getting low FDIs and highlighted the promising Mindanao Railway System as one of the solutions.

“An advanced city is not a place where the poor move about in cars, rather it’s where even the rich use public transportation.”

Sen. Enrique is confident that “Railway system can become the backbone of our economy.

Mindanao Railway System is the key for the development in Mindanao.”

“Hopefully MRS operation can start by as soon as 2019,” Sen. Ejercito said when questioned during the open forum.

After his talks and concerns for the youth about the awareness of the current issues in the country, a photoshoot followed.

He smiled while taking selfies from the students who brought their cameras along with. As what the University President, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso during his welcome message for the senator said, the event was indeed historical and memorable.

CSU PASSES ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION

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araga State University has successfully complied and passed the stage two audit which made it an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certified academe on March 15-17, 2017.

The final ISO certification was evaluated by the Anglo Japanese American (AJA) Registrars represented by Ms. Laureen Calmerin, Ms. Olivia Eco, and Dr. Mark Vera with FCU and Associates Representative Ms. Rozelda I. Mendoza.

ISO 9001:2008 is the title of the document stated that an organization must maintain in their quality system. It is the only and the most recent ISO standard that requires certification.

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS).

It evaluates whether the QMS is appropriate and effective while forcing to identify and implement improvements.

Continuous improvements

assure the customers benefit by receiving products and services that deliver consistent performance. Internally, the organization will profit from increased job satisfaction, improved morale and operational results which reduced scrap and increase efficiency; meeting legal and regulatory requirements that benefit the community.

QMS is a set of policies, processes, and procedures required for planning and execution which involved production, development, and service in the core business area of an organization. It specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meet costumers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

It also aims to enhance customer satisfaction through effective application processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable regulatory

requirements. QMS has been under the supervision of Engr. Jonathan Tiongson, Dr. Esamel Paluga, and Mr. Henson Dejarme in the past and presently managed by Dr. Fernando T. Herrera.

The CSU Management System for both campuses CSU main and CSU-CC in Cabadbaran span all the relevant processes which constitute its services on the delivery of quality education and generation of valueadding researchers for the community. It is documented to guarantee satisfaction of the needs and expectations of stakeholders, the students and alumni which are the clients.

CSU has been working for ISO certification the past years and like anything of importance and value, it takes years for the process to finally reach the pinnacle for what it has worked for within those years of pursuing continuous improvements. CSU have undergone a series of reviews and assessments by the audits in achieving ISO certification.

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FILIPINO: WIKANG MAPAGBAGO IPINAGDIWANG Christian Anthony Ranque Makikitaan ng paghahanda ang mga mag-aaral para sa iba’t ibang kompetisyong kanikanilang sinalihan. Puno ng sigawan at hiyawan ang buong himnasyum sa pagsalubong sa programa noong ika-30 ng Agosto. Ang taon na ito’y may temang “Filipino: Wikang Mapagbago,” kung saan ay inihalintulad o maihalintulad sa isang Ibong Adarna na kakitaan ng angking kagandahan na may mapaghilom na tinig sa pag-awit, katulad ng wikang Filipino ay magdudulot ng nakapagaling at positibong pagbabago sa lipunang Filipino.

Ayon kay Gng. Sheila A. Torralba, “Bilang wikang pambansa ng Filipinas, ang pagbabagong ito ay naka sandig sa tatlong halagahan na pinagsisikapan ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino na maipalaganap sa buong Filipinas: ang Filipino bilang wika ng kaisahan, kaunlaran, at karunungan.”

Naipamalas ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang mga natatanging talento sa inilunsad na iba’t ibang patimpalak na siyang inabangan ng

karamihan. Mga patimpalak tulad ng Sabayang Pagbigkas ng Tula, Pag-awit ng Kundiman, at ang Tagisan ng Talino.

Limang koponan ang nagtunggali sa Sabayang Pagbigkas ng Tula. Nakuha ng koponang seksyon K1 at seksyon C1 ang ikatlong gantimpala sa kanilang piyesa na “Ako ay Wika” ni Rey de ne Dapatilla. Sumunod ang Senior High School Aristotle na nakasungkit ng ikalawang gantimpala sa kanilang pyesa na “Filipino: Isang Depinasyon” ni Ponciano Pineda. Nasa unang pwesto naman ang SHSMendeleev sa kanilang mahusay na paghatid ng “Wikang Filipino: Lenggwahe ng Pag-unlad at Pagbabago” ni Pat V. Villafuerte.

Ang Himnasyum ay nabalot ng magagandang himig nang nagpakitanggilas ang limang kalahok sa pagawit ng kundiman. Nasungkit ni Ian Kent Tejamo, Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Literature III ang kampyonato sa Pagawit ng Kundiman na sinundan nina Ephraim B. Pontillas, ABSociology III ng seksyon M1 at ni Jezreal Jane J. Quijada ng Grade 11- Mendeleev sa ikalawa at ikatlong puwesto.

SHS section Mendeleev Sabayang Pagbigkas presentors perform Pat Villafuerte’s “Winkang Filipino: Lenggwahe ng Pang-unlad at Pagbabago” during the Buwan ng Wika culmination last August 30, 2017 at the Sanchez Gymnasium.

Photo/Dean Joshua Solis

Sa tagisan ng talino, hindi nagpadaig ang pangkat nina Cyrel Layso at Sarge Jay Tulang upang mapanalunan ang unang pwesto, Hensly Joy Labonete at Joy Joy Fernandez sa ikalawang pwesto, at sina Denmark Amper at Stanley Francis Rufila sa ikatlong pwesto.

Nagkaroon din ng Tertulyang Pangwika, isang programa kung saan nagkaroon ng iba’t ibang talakayan tungkol sa wikang Butuanon ng rehiyon.

Isinalaysay ni Rev. Fr. Joesilo C. Amalia ang kasaysayan nang

Butuan sa unang talakayan, habang si Gng. Torallba naman sa “Ang Diksyonaryong Butuanon at ang mga Akdang Pampanitikan.” Sa ikatong talakayan pinag-usapan ang mga paraan ng pagbigkas at gamit ng mga salitang Butuanon na pinangunahan ni G. Johnny P. Bonggaita.

Matagumpay na nagtapos ang taunang selebrasyon na dinaluhan ng mga mag-aaral na may asignaturang Filipno at mga mag-aaral ng AB-Philippine Literature.

VERNANTE–CAUBA RULE GEODETIC ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAM Rey Bade All efforts paid off as two Caraga State University cum laude, Engr. Jonel Vernante and Engr. Arturo Cauba, Jr. ranked top one and five, respectively in the October 2017 Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Geodetic Engineering on October 2526, 2017.

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R4E CONDUCTS CARAGA-WIDE STUDENT SUMMIT 2017 Angelika Morano

To discuss various sociopolitical issues affecting the youth, the Rise for Education (R4E) Caraga in partnership with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) initiated a Caragawide Student Summit and Student Workshop Consultation on the Right to Education at San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Pastoral Center, Ampayon, Butuan City last September 2-3, 2017.

It was hosted by the Supreme Student Government of Surigao State College of Technology (SSG-SSCT) Main Campus.

The event was participated actively by a total of 208 students from different organizations and publications of Caraga’s State Universities and Colleges.

The two-day activity consisted entirely of leadership workshops with several talks from people abreast with the different youth’s concerns.

A talk on the Neoliberal Attack on Education was explained by the first speaker, Ms. Kara Lenina Taggaoa from Anakbayan National, summarizing the historical background of our educational system up to our country’s current neoliberal educational situation.

“Education is a right,” said Taggaoa as she talked about on the National Situation of the Youth and the Role of the Youth about the right to free education.

“Wag magpabulag sa apat na sulok ng paaralan. Fight for your rights and the rights of Filipino People,” she added.

Salient Features of the Student Rights and

Welfare (STRAW) Bill were discussed by the Regional Director of the Public Attorney’s Office Caraga, Atty. Ingrid Trixia Rullon-Nastor, thoroughly expounding the 21 rights of the students included in the bill. This talk created an interactive open forum from the different school’s concerns regarding their school rules and policies.

The common notion for the forum was on the implementation of sanctions to those students that inactively participates in school activities. “As long as it is voluntary on the student’s part and does not violate your organization’s Constitution-and-By-Laws, it’s acceptable,” said Atty.

Nastor.

NAPC Strategic Thrust and Direction for 2017-2022 was also featured on the first day, emphasizing the new thrust and direction of NAPC: From a comprehensive view of poverty through advocacy and people’s participation towards fulfilment of the ten basic needs. The discussion also emphasized the youth’s participation not only in governance but also participation in nation’s development.

On the second day of the forum, the program started by a support message from the Keynote Speaker, NAPC Undersecretary Atty. Roseller Barinaga. Atty. Barinaga was also the discussant on the talk on Parliamentary Rules and Procedures, which is on focus to the different student organizations. A talk on Resolution Writing was led by Mr. William Christian P. Dela Cruz from FSUU. Some of the talks that are supposed to have a short workshop were postponed by the organizers due to

time constraints.

“[the] forum is a great help for the youth to raise awareness of our country’s situation pertaining to education. This is for the youth to know what their rights for education are. Also, this will add learnings to all those student leaders who participated as to crafting their school laws. This is not only for their respective school but for the students as well,” said by a student leader from Saint Theresa College in Tandag sharing his insights with the event.

The R4E is an alliance of different student councils and publications

NAPC Undersecretary Atty. Roseller Barinaga during his informative talk about the Parliamentary Rules and Procedures during the Caraga Wide Student Summit, September 3, 2017.

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from high schools and universities, youth organizations, members of the academe, parents, out-of-school youths and citizens from all walks of life calling for a quality education that is free and accessible to all.

This innovative youth orientedcause student summit is expected to hold more forums with the support of the participating student bodies and the supporting agency.

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Know MELE: your rights: The Salient 2017 CSU MARKS 100% Features of STRAW Bill Jhea Mae Tingson

- Angelika Morano

For the third time, Caraga State University’s Bachelor of Mining Engineering (BSEM) graduates made the crowd proud again with a 100% passing rate in this MiningPhilippine Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE) given by the Board of Mining Engineering in Manila, Baguio, stated in year’s the 1987 The rights of the students to form, assist, or join Cebu andConstitution Legazpi City Article on August 8-10 2017. organizations, nor shall pregnant students XIV Section certified reformed drug abusers and those other organization, alliance or federation for their 1, “The State shall protect and suffering from immune deficiency syndrome physical, intellectual, moral, cultural, civic,According spiritual, promote The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the official list of passers two working days after the examination. the right of all citizens to quality be discriminated against. A student has the and political interest shall not be abridged.

Pursuant to the PRC, a total of 218 examinees out of 317 passed this year’s MELE, these includes 28 examinees from CSU. Over the National Passing Rate of education at all levels, and shall take right to freely choose his/her field of study thereto, the practice of making students sign waiver 88.64%, CSU’s BSEM graduates paved their way to achieve a 100% passing rate again . appropriate steps to make such education subject to existing curricula of the institution. document which states that they are not members accessible to all.” This section specifically He/she shall continue his/her course up of and will not join a specified organization before gives the This year’s new set of Mining Engineers are: people the right to lay their terms to graduation except in case of academic being allowed to enroll is hereby prohibited. It shall for education. But until now, the Act for deficiency or violation of disciplinary also be observed that the students have the right Engr. Lisondra, Jade G. Engr.

Abuhan, Vizmin Jay C. the National Policy of the Students’ Rights regulations that do not infringe upon the to associate in an organization and a right to not.

Engr. Lopena, Sheri R. Engr.

Badeo, Junel B. and Welfare (STRAW) is under a pending exercise of student’s rights and welfare. This Engr. Lugo, Marie Therese June G. CSU has been actively supporting the students to Engr.

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Ephraim Joy Beltran, one of the engineering faculty, made thecharge, examinees well the five are prevalent through time written evaluation of the performance of offices of the different student organizations within years of training and motivation in schooling.

“There were many obstacles along the way but they were able to endure all those hardships”, he said. and some are unfortunately unaware of their their teachers towards the end of the school the premises thethey school.

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The tertiary level of a state for his development and for the development allow student organizations to use school facilities university is mandated to establish its own of the country. In CSU, students are given free of charge. All on and off campus activities of Student Government from which the student the opportunity to evaluate their instructors student organizations shall be coordinated by the representative of the highest policy-making at the end of every semester, rating their student council/government. body of the university will be selected, as effectivity and the kind of instruction served. what is practiced here in CSU. Whereas, browbeaten students from other institutions Right to Adequate Welfare Services are being mere puppets of their schools, and Academic Facilities. as they lack representations in their policymaking which resulted to the essence of It shall be the responsibility of democracy to be at loss. the school administration to provide the students with adequate welfare services and

Those cases mentioned above academic facilities relative to the financial shows how vulnerable the student sector in capacity of the school. This right therefore terms of protecting itself to unfair proceedings holds the school’s responsibility to provide its within Jovelyn universities.Corporal In that sense, Akbayan students with adequate laboratory, library, Mae Representatives Kaka Bag-ao and Walden research, recreation, and physical education Bello initiated in the House of Representatives facilities. CSU is able to provide those, but As of the notable college generating new passers, State University’s College of Engineering and Information the one House Bill highly No. 2190 or the Student’s not all of sets the of facilities areCaraga freely accessed Technology has once again proved competence by producing new are licensed Rights and Welfare (STRAW) Bill, alsoitsknown by the students and not Agricultural functioning and Biosystems Engineers in this year’s Agricultural Engineering August well 23-24, 2017.deficiencies include laboratory as the MagnaLicensure Carta of Examination Students, theon Grand . CSU’s Charter for students’ fundamental rights and classrooms’ sinks that are dysfunctional, freedoms.As announced by the Professional Regulation (PRC), 630tooutstudent’s of 1,304 examinees passed the licensure examination, these current Commission library is inadequate include 16 takers from CSU, giving the university a passing percentage of 59.26% total population, and the Physicalagainst Fitnessthe national passing rate of 48.31%. An increase was evident compared to last year’s 40.63% passing rate.

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OPINION 11 The Official Student Publication of Caraga State University-Main Campus VOLUME I NO1

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How important is life to you? Do you see life comparable to a precious diamond?

Or do you see it as a trash?

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and secure environment, buildings, and facilities that comply with government standards; licensed and competent security personnel to ensure the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff and their belongings; and, established mechanisms for students to help in crime prevention, safety, and security in the community.

In reality, these preventive measures which are enshrined in the law are hardly felt, if not at all followed in our campus.

After the 2014 accident in front of the university, the overpass was put up and the people had finally made up their minds about the burden of using it. In a great aim of preventing vehicular accidents in the high-way, the campus gate for pedestrians were officially closed. Since then, students have to climb two flights of stairs and cross the overpass to get inside the campus. Students who violate this new rule are issued a jaywalking slip which is reported to the OSAS for disciplinary actions.

The declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao proved to be timely and mitigating the possibility for more gang violence in the campus.

CSU is now implementing a 7pm curfew in all academic and administrative businesses inside the campus. Beyond the curfew time, the campus is a deserted place. Most corners are significantly dark, but no one really is expected to be anywhere out there in the dark.

Another commendable policy by the university is the regulation of using the Gate Pass for vehicles frequenting the inside of the campus.

The protocol requires a new process of profiling those who are regulated to visit the campus.

DON’T BE ALARMED— BE CAUTIOUS! The world is not small. We are. And fate can find us anywhere. So don’t be at the wrong place at the wrong time—not in the case of theft, modus operandi, gang violence, or burglary around the campus or to be in discreet places where illegal substances or weapons are sneaked into the university.

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Road accidents outside the campus are not re-assuring, either, like the notorious 2014 case that claimed the life of a young Mining Engineering student who was hit by a van while approaching the campus.

More so, we still condone that horrible incident during this year’s LCO Days when a student ran for his life and sought refuge at our office after being mauled by a gang. The beating left the AB Sociology student heavily injured and bleeding when he was found at our door.

To everyone’s recollection, it was the first gang violence inside the campus.

The act of terrorism had stirred the CSU community with insecurity regarding peace and order in the university.

The incident happened at night, when approximately 80% of the CSU ground is pitch dark. For the record, CSU has a lame defense system. The 232-hectare campus doesn’t have a wall to prevent people and animals from entering or leaving the premises, and with 5216 constituents inside, faculty, staff, and students alike, there are only 13 security officers and 16 surveillance cameras within the campus. Somebody must sound the alarm already.

Without a doubt, there are mechanisms in place to achieve the desired level of peace and order, but the question still remains—are they enough?

It is rather imperative to note that the overpass was actually put up only after an accident claimed a life. Moreover, the elevator for PWDs in the overpass does not function since its operation. By reprimanding students through the issuance of violation slip and an obligatory visit to the OSAS, the university is encouraging students to be law-abider—only encouraging. In other state universities, the island in the high-way under overpasses are fenced to prevent jaywalkers.

Apparently, the response proves to be insufficient.

With the declaration of Martial Law, as pointed out, it was only timely. There was not actually any institutionalized responses to gang violence or acts of terrorisms and suchlike than the over-delayed police investigation.

There have been already several cases of reported theft and burglary in the campus. This has indubitably something to say about the lack of perimeter fence to enclose the boundaries of the campus. This problem alone should cause discomfort.

With the Gate Passes, It is rather unclear to require the sikad drivers to be presentable by asking them to wear a pair of shoes and to deny their entry without the shoes, but the propensity to check the IDs of the passengers inside the vehicle is significantly disregarded. There have been concerns about the inconsistencies of the inspection protocols. It has also reached to our knowledge that IDs are not particularly checked upon entry in the Green Gate, the one at the back.

Campus Safety and Security Act essentially mandates all higher education institutions to deliver adequate safety and security services to students, which include the provision of safety and security from both internal and external threats. To wit, the following shall be provided: a safe, accessible,

Improvements are long due, but security, formation offices and information campaigns can only do so much. Practicing basic safety measures should also be the community’s prerogative— especially when danger is much closer than initially thought. If this lacks attention from the administration, we should never compromise.

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER WE CARE

How important is life to you? Do you see life comparable to a precious diamond? Or do you see it as a trash?

In the television, radio, newspapers, online web sources and even in the social media accounts, suicide is like an endless thread. It seems like every month- it is a hot talk. Moreover, this is just one of the issues in the country that has not been addressed well yet. According to Senator Villanueva as he quoted in one of his talks in the Senate hearing citing a report of the National Poison Management and Control Center (NPMCC) of the Philippine General Hospital, “46 percent of the total suicide cases recorded since 2010 are from youth.” He said, the report showed that 30% of those who committed suicide are young adults aged 20 to 35 years old while the remaining 16% are teens aged 10 to 19 years old and ages 10 to 12 years old is around 2-3%. According to the Philippine Psychiatric Association, “Incidence is highest on young adults aged 15 to 24 for both boys and girls”. It is said that the number of suicide rate in the Philippines compared to other countries is relatively low however it is quite alarming that suicide cases in our country is on the rise. On recent surveys, the Philippines is said to have a highest rate of depression in Southeast Asia and that 1 in every 5 Filipino has reported to have a mental illness.

In the current administration, Mental Health Bill has been a serious talk.

According to the authors of this bill, they are hoping that the approval of this law will help raise awareness and de-stigmatize mental illness, which includes but not limited to depression which is said to be the top factor that results to suicide. The bill which will be called “Mental Health Act of 2017” aims to incorporate comprehensive mental health services into the Philippines’ national healthcare, for accessible mental healthcare especially to the impoverished and those at high risk. It also proposed that mental health services should be available from large scale hospitals down to barangay level.

As part of the lower level institutions offering services, the school community’s Guidance and Counseling Center have been doing its best to reach out to students who is seen to be dealing with problems beyond the student’s control. The Guidance and Counseling Center is also conducting seminar workshops that will help develop the soft skills of the students in dealing daily life challenges. A Peer Support Group is also formed to be able to deliver immediate help on peers in the campus. Counseling session, as the heart of the Guidance Services, is always available to students who need help.

Even if these services are already available, it cannot be denied that not all students avail such and those that need help choose to

stay quiet, because it is still a connotation that the Guidance Office is for disciplinary action. Furthermore, people who show up telling that they are suffering from a mental illness is treated with discrimination thus, making it hard for us to find them to give help.

What can I do to help? As a student, friend and companion you can do something to help them. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek professional help.

Warning Signs •Talking about wanting to die, being dead •Looking for a way to kill oneself •Cutting, burning or causing physical harm to the body.

•Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose •Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain •Talking about being a burden to others •Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs •Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless •Sleeping too little or too much •Withdrawing from friends, family, activities or feeling isolated •Becoming more worried or on edge, or seeming unusually angry or not their normal selves.

•Displaying extreme mood swings.

If you feel like you need immediate help, Philippine Hope line is now accepting calls.

Hope line may be reached at (02) 804-4637; 0917-5584673; and 2919 for Globe and TM subscribers. Or you may directly see your School Guidance Counselor or any Mental Health Professional such as Psychologist and Psychiatrist for help.

Each and every one of us is given a life to live, where we are our own life’s captain. So just like the captain of the ship, it is us who determine where to go and how to get there and there are times when it is so hard to survive in the big waves brought by the storm. But always remember that it may be stormy now but it cannot rain forever and so it is with life. Some days are sunny and beautiful and rainbow laden while there are days of rain and storms.

But problems are the spices of life and sufferings, difficulties and trials make one’s life colorful. It is only a matter of learning how to manage to survive without losing hope. Because it is in hoping that you learn to believe and trust that there is a God who loves and take care of you all the way.

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WHAT CODE? KURTNHY LOVE MADERAL TRIED-AND-TRUE

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I’m the type of person who likes to dress up. But I have to dress accordingly for the school, the problem is, we don’t have an established dress code because we still don’t have a handbook.

This has earned the ire of several students, particularly because of its seemingly inconsistent implementation by security on campus.

It does make sense to have a dress code because it makes the environment conducive for learning, and it brings the school integrity as an educational organization.

Doesn’t it make sense that the future leaders of the Philippines are well dressed?

As a general rule, any students violating this policy will be barred from entering the campus.

I just experienced an upholding of this nonexistent policy. It was a Sunday. The GP had an event with no required dress code. I was wearing shorts. The guard didn’t let me in. It’s either I go home and change outfit or I sign a slip for misconduct. Contrary to the fact that we had an event, I usually visit the school on Sundays in rugged outfit, and it was the first time I was held back by security.

I started to wonder whether the dress code really works. I thought about the reasons the policy was made and the ways in which it is right.

I started to ask around, via messenger, text and the usual conversation with friends, why the policy exists.

Many of them said that grades do not have anything to do with the way people dress. It really doesn’t matter whether a

person wear slippers or whether he wears shoes because when it comes down to it, people don’t get smarter nor more attentive if they wear shoes.

Has the dress code made us more disciplined?

Perhaps there is a rationale and a different angle that we have missed. Would students behave better if they wore outfits made to get rid of students’ identity?

I asked students about it too and many of them argued that to begin with, if you are a violent person or if you are a “bad” person, dressing well won’t change that. They do have a valid point as many people really have not changed even though they wear very expensive and educationally conducive outfits.

WHERE IS OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM? Besides, some of them argued, assuming that the policy does offer society something, that the dress code is a “no show,” which means that it is only seldom upheld.

This is the reason I tried looking out of the school to see whether I can judge a disciplined and smart person by the way he or she dressed and to see if CSUans manifest the same. I decided to test it during my commute in the PUJ as a number of students from CSU and other schools take

the same mode of transportation.

Thing is, I couldn’t judge their character or who they were as students based on the way they were dressed. Some of the people were construction workers and were a lot more gracious in making the women sit down.

True, there were some students who were well-behaved, and there were some workers with bad attitudes, but can we clearly say that well-dressed equals well-mannered and educated?

Sure, some of the less educated pushed people and didn’t move when they were asked kindly, but what about those who moved?

What about the well-mannered average income earner? What about the well-dressed people who didn’t even budge?

Another pressing issue here is the school uniform, in 2016, the USC conducted a survey during the student orientations about implementing a school uniform, majority voted ‘yes’, it was expected to manifest by this time of the year, yet no updates, no forums, or sessions were conducted for the sake of deciding the school uniform.

And recently, the OSAS posted a bulletin about the dress code, posting pictures of notto-wear and what-to-wear. As expected, the students let out their rage by writing their replies on the board. Some commented about the ripped jeans, some gave unnecessary remarks of the picture of a woman showing too much bosom, and a resounding “WHERE IS OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM?”.

Being a recognized institution, the University has to create policies for students because the students carry the name and image of the University. These policies are

not created for the sake of creating them. Of course, there are reasons why these rules are being implemented.

Implementing a dress code is a part of formation of the students, a gauge of how well students can follow rules and regulations and how students carry themselves. When you’ve already finished school, you don’t have the same liberty you had when you were a student.

When you go to work, you have to wear the prescribed attire— you have to be professional. It is at this level we learn to follow rules.

Students have their rights as stakeholders in the University. Barring them on the campus gates prevent them from attending their classes, which they paid for, and they have the right to attend those classes.

Instead of being prevented from entering, the students are asked to fix their clothes to make it look more appropriate according to University standards.

Students sometimes get creative with the outfits that they wear to school, which makes inspection harder. Sometimes, you’d see some female students tie a jacket over their short dresses and skirts to make them appear longer. Or some students would say that the reason why the shorts look shorter is because it hikes up whenever the wearer walks or sits down.

While it is important for students to comply with the dress code policy and voice out their personal opinions on it, the nonexistence of a student handbook prevent us from creating a middle ground in implementing guidelines to follow in terms of appropriate clothing.

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With the strict implementation of this code, you can still see some students wearing outfits against the dress code. While the security is in charge of this, it is still not their priority. It should always be the safety. Perhaps the guard on duty excused to use the comfort room or has to check an entering vehicle, or any other thing that allowed a student to slip.

USC has a bigger role in the handbook revisions, specifically on discussing changes in policies and decision-making processes.

I wish the USC would continue last year’s administration in enforcing their plans, the USC had been in silent mode despite the rage going on and about the school uniform. It is vital to re-establish the dress code policy, but it must first be reviewed and improved through various consultation from the student body.

The

The dress code makes sense in my opinion, just in a

Clearly, there is something wrong with the dress code. There is no connection between the dress code and the grades as well as the manner in which students act, or at least it has little basis or grounds.

different way. It makes sense that we question it and the people who uphold it.

It is only when we question the policies that we will find the wrong answers to the right questions.

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ARTIFICIAL

KURTNHY LOVE MADERAL TRIED-AND-TRUE

Comment on kurtnhymaderal@gmail.com It seems that we don’t want to look like the reflection we see in the mirror. Taking up too much time in photoshop and applying too much filters, most pictures are almost unidentifiable from the original image of a person in social media.

Having the ability to beautify oneself is now a growing talent—the mastery of applying make-up, scrubbing whitening soaps, and gulping down enhancers. From our physical appearance to our identity, it has become the current basis of beauty.

Even if the objective is to renew our identity, the irony here is we tend to risk our whole being just for our desired look. Instead of appreciating the beauty of creation, we destroy it for our sought-after transformations.

I grew up in a community that emphasized looks over talent, skill, and knowledge.

Looks are the first thing you need to get you far. As someone who is above the average weight, I have been “slept on” a lot of times, underestimated because I am incapable of doing what fit people can do. The same people who judge me because of my weight, then, candidly suggest that I start loving myself, that I should look at my curves as an asset, something unique.

However, the minute I begin professing my love for my own, I am struck down, I am overcompensating for the love that others cannot give me.

This kind of cycle doesn’t only happen to me. I have heard a lot of stories about people being judged because of how they look, and apparently, this happens in a much bigger scale as well.

The new face of Marlou is all over the national news and social media all of a sudden.

From the amusing imitation of a ‘boy-band’ in the country, the group Hasht5, where Marlou Arizala is a member, is the one who gained flood amount of likes and views on social media.

Hasht5 reached the peak of its career in 2015, but the group split up. Most of the videos in Facebook were flooded with bash in the comments section.

Marlou had been the center of mockery because of his only pair of jeans, and face that went viral on memes. He became the vernacular definition of people’s

I GREW UP IN A COMMUNITY THAT EMPHASIZED LOOKS OVER TALENT, SKILL, AND KNOWLEDGE. LOOKS ARE THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO GET YOU FAR. understanding of ugly. He was considered unattractive and undesirable. Looks took him far, as far as deciding to completely re-do his whole identity.

But Marlou Arizala is now dead—he is now Xander Ford. This new foreign name comes with his new fair face,

long nose, and new structure of his jawline after the plastic surgery. He chose the pain of needles, injections, and implants rather than take the pain of the harsh words that tell him he’s a creature gone wrong or that he’s not even a human being.

Then we turn on him, laughing at him for succumbing to that pressure. We judge him, yet again, for doing what he thinks will make people lay off of him. Behind his new name and identity that is sold in television

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and social media, he is still denied acceptance. Existing conditional situations have also become clearer as it happens.

creation of your own identity are affected, which naturally occurs.

This is triggered by our ‘sense of belonging’.

In the event that the standard is caused by globalization, all are in control of the issue of decision making.

Unfortunately, the creation of standards is set by the almighty that is seen in what we base and believe as “beautiful”.

If so, the search and

It is immersed in the vast history of pre-colonial beauty standards, that is based on certain society and traditions. Having white teeth is distinguished in animals, it is now formed and blackened.

This is related to the tradition of betel chewing that is widespread throughout the archipelago, as well as tattoos.

These are some examples of beauty standards that correspond to the Filipino identity. It is gradually destroyed during the colonial period.

Though there are still people who chew betel, American colonialists have put an end to them as dirty customs. Tattoos now are considered as an individual

expression and art.

After all, it is odd that traditional tattoos are being revived by commercial tourism.

It creates an illusion of restoring and saving the tradition, but the truth is, the interest is still for income.

In spite of the condition we are facing today, the creation and discovery of one’s identity is in line with whether or not it is in the dominant criteria or a contradictory. This connects to the cases of Jake Zyrus that contradicts to the rule that a female should never be a male, and Xander Ford who is trying to conform with the existing nature of a ‘pogi’.

If one’s identity becomes an investment, it also holds true with its physical attributes. And if looks are an investment, it’s natural to spend time and money for it. Either way, whether we choose to conform or defy, we will still end up with the prevailing commodification.

Marlou’s free choice of going under the knife is a myth because he is forced into it. Changing his looks is not a dream of becoming another person, it is however, his way of gaining acceptance from society, instead of being a laughingstock.

If so, the answer isn’t in the choices. The concept of choosing is still an illusion if the choices are limited. The media plays a big role in conveying commercial products.

An instance is the Dove’s commercial of a four-panel shot that shows a black woman in a chocolate brown shirt taking it off and revealing herself to be a white woman in a off-white shirt.

Big companies are behind these beauty products, and even films, songs, etc. There were more than four million plastic procedures in the US, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, making them top 1 worldwide.

Plastic surgery also makes up a part of the vanity capital economy.

Vanity capital spending—makeup, fitness wear

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and health supplements is now worth an estimated $4.5 trillion, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. That makes it bigger than Germany’s economy.

Consumer culture is a form of capitalism in which the economy is focused on the selling of consumer goods and the spending of consumer money.

We are withheld from freely choosing, discovering the truth behind the patched lies should be the foremost concern. In our history, there is evidence of having a form of identification where no one is manipulating and being a Filipino is showcased.

A big part of Mindanao during the precolonial times had a tradition of forming a child’s skull as a standard of beauty.

It is lodged in the Filipino history, that having a snub nose is beautiful.

Now, it is despised and mocked. This is not different with whitening and other western standards. Every time a Filipino settles with his ancestor’s physical features, there occurs an abandonment of our own culture.

It creates a sense of despair in accepting one’s self. It becomes difficult to accept that the main necessity of the process is improving beauty.

If we stopped being slaves from western standards, Marlou wouldn’t need to have a surgery and live in the shadows of Xander Ford. His father wouldn’t lose a son, and he can dance without being mocked.

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GUILTY OF IGNORANCE KURTNHY LOVE MADERAL TRIED-AND-TRUE

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The television suddenly went dark. What was supposed to be full of laughter for a segment in a noontime show, “Juan for All, all for Juan”, on GMA Network’s Eat Bulaga was immediately received by disapproving viewers as Joey de Leon, one of its veteran hosts, made an insensitive comment about depression—in that, it is all made up and it’s not a big of a deal.

in thinking and concentration. In our society today, due to lack of awareness and education about this mental illness they put some stigma to these people. Some of them are afraid to discuss their condition because they think people might not understand them.”

Although the comedian immediately asked for apology, it is not enough to apologize for it, according to mental health advocates—there must be an “educational discussion” on the topic.

This is the result of the mindset that is incorporated in a harmonious structure—talking about depression is only limited to the individual experiencing it, and not in the wider society.

In re-heating the issue on depression after a series of suicide cases last year, the misinformation is still extensive. The world remains elusive for the mentally ill, and it manifests low support from the health sector.

“Yung depression, gawa-gawa lang ng mga tao ‘yan. Gawa nila sa sarili nila.”

Not everyone who experiences depression is comfortable about discussing their condition.

Approximately 20 percent of Filipinos are mentally ill and this number is increasing, according to World Health Organization (WHO) in 2015.

In fact, more than 2,558 cases of suicide were recorded in 2012.

This is contrary to what the media usually indicates that the Philippines is one of the “happiest” countries in the world. In this type of defiling depression, many of us experience the idea of implanting shows like Eat Bulaga.

Depression was first called “melancholia.”

For ancient Mesopotamian peoples, this is a condition attached to the demonic possessions that priests treat. In their view, depression is a spiritual and non-physical illness.

Over time, it was discovered that depression arises from unbalanced chemicals released by the brain. In the mid-1970s, it was named Major Depressive Disorder after careful study based on its recurring symptoms.

Despite this, the negative notion about depression continues. As a result, those who suffer from depression are the only one acknowledging this condition, according to according to Beth Manigo, a registered guidance counselor and also a teaching staff in CSU, “People with depression aside from feeling deep sadness also have lost their energy, they feel worthless and they have difficulties

“Nagpapasosyal lang.”

Psychiatrists consultation costs approximately P3,000, while P1,500 is for a continuous therapy session. The anti-depressant pills cost not more than P120 each, which will increase the consumption of more than P3,600 per month.

It may increase or decrease based on the amount of drug dosage and the number of required doctor consultations.

The clinical diagnosis of depression comes from specialists that so often, only the patients who gets privilege to have them checked are the ones who have the capacity to discuss about their condition. As a result, there exists a notion that people are just “nagpapasosyal” even if it is possible for everyone to experience it.

In the country of overdue social services including for the health system, the increase in the number of cases of depression is not surprising. As revealed in the study of Jay Watts, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, the country has a great role in the development of an individual in a society in his mental health. He said, “Poverty, relative inequality, being subject to racism, sexism, displacement… all increase the likelihood of mental suffering.”

Thus, the problem of depression in the face of a sustained

social crisis can be seen. According to Luigi Esposito and Fernando Perez, scholars from Barry University, the role of society plays an important role in the mental health of an individual. The long-standing arrangement, for example, depresses the use of various treatments, but ignores social factors, such as poverty and inequality.

“Pag mayaman, depression. Kapag mahirap, wala… wala nang pag-asa ‘yan.”

In fact, the poor are usually victims of depression. The average wage of ordinary workers is the standard daily family meal and water, electricity, and house rent. As a result, they are compelled to ignore their health.

But there seems to be no hope for the poor—like the workers in factories in China who have recorded about 14 suicide cases and 18 suicide plan cases in 2010. According to the head laborers in China, results of abuse and inhumane treatment leads to these incidents.

In the context of the Philippines with intractable health system, few services and facilities are available for those with mental conditions. Due to low government subsidies, the fee remains high for simple consultation. Nationwide, with only two mental hospitals, according to WHO, provides only 5.57 beds per 100,000 people. There were also few hospitals in the countryside so they do not reach health services.

How can one be healthy under a system where mental health is equated with money? Along with the discussion and proper education about depression and other conditions, it is important to combat the system that deprives hope to those experiencing them.

“Hindi biro yun ha, yung depression,” said Eat Bulaga host Maine Mendoza, in opposition to De Leon’s statement. “Kaya dapat kapag merong nakakaranas ng ganun bigyan natin ng suporta”, the actress added.

The government can do so much as we are able to. In this country full of Joey, have the courage to be a Maine—if you witness someone spreading false stereotypes about mental illness, say something and be heard.

All it took was one voice, and a little encouragement from those close to him—for a TV star to start changing his understanding of mental health. There’s a lesson in that, and for our own sake, it’s one we need to heed.

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CSUAN INSIGHTS Compiled by Rey Bade

What can you say about the Free Tuition Policy of the University?

“Mas maayo gani nga naay free nga tuition kay dako kaayung tabang, most specially sa mga nagkamang sa kalisod nga parents. Parehas sa ako na less nalang ang bayran.”

- Jasper John T. Serrano, BS-Agriculture IV

“Okay raman siya, pero kami kay naa man mi scholarship which is above 15k per semester, Dile mi ka avail kay ang maka avail raman is kadtong below 15k ata to.”

- Jayvee Jarina, BSEd-Biology III

“Hustle kaayu, daghan pay requirements. Dapat siguro wala nay registration kay majority man sa students dire dile jud mga arangan. Gikan man sa government ang budget ana. Ang ako lang, hatagan tana ug chance tanan ba. Sa ako, walay problema kay scholar man, wala naku niapil ug register anang free tuition.”

- Mark a. Tomarong, BS-Agriculture III

“For me, it offers a huge help to those students who have problems in financial terms. It also relieves the burden of working students who don’t have much to earn and for parents who are struggling to send their children to college. Free tuition gives students a better outlook in school and studying, since they are less financially burdened.”

- Excelh S. Villanueva, BS-Biology III

“Free tuition policy, somehow prioritize the less fortunate individuals enrolled in state universities, practically practicing equity. I’m not against with this policy since ranking of grantees is equally labeled. However, for me, those students that can afford to pay or students granting a scholarship should be detached from the list since government’s fund for them would be a waste. Lastly, for the submission of documents as proof of eligibility, they should also include the income of other household members not only for parents.”

- Armando R. Guzman Jr., BS-Electronics Engineering IV

“The free tuition was great. It really helps us students in our financial problems but on the other hand, it was not yet fixed.

Many of the students got confused on how to avail and if it is really a free tuition for all students. Some say only few can avail the free tuition and others say there’s no free tuition at all. Although it is a great news to us students, it is not yet clear if we can avail or benefit from it.”

- Joshua J. Morden, BSEd-Biology IV

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“Well, it’s very helpful especially to those students who don’t have any scholarship and it lessen the burdens of the parents about where to find money to support their children. However, I’ve been hearing feedbacks from some students that it’s okay to fail a subject since after all, it’s free tuition. Nonetheless, it’s one of the best programs our government had given to the people.”

- Jeremie S. Verano, BS-Geodetic Engineering V

“As a student leader, I find it crucial because it has both advantages and disadvantages in terms of its implementation kay not all state universities man gud were given the privilege to acquire the free tuition. The disadvantage is the lack of information dissemination. Unclearly stated man gud if kaylangan pa ba mag pa register or not tas daghay nagyawyaw about this.

All in all, naa jud syay good nga gihatag sa atoa kay since our bayrunon is deducted na.”

- Michele Joyce Pagong, BSEd-Math III

“It is a policy that should have been implemented ever since the government and the people realized its importance. It’s just implemented lately and it is of huge help to all especially the poor who are the less fortunate and the forgotten ones. Sa atong school, it is illogical to require the students to submit application to avail free tuition. Since it is a national law, that all SUCs are now having a free tuition, so CSU must impose it instantaneously as possible and not to make an irrelevant requirement such as “student must file first to be free in tuition”. It’s nonsense. Why not free the tuition of all students right away. It’s not a tedious work. I know many haven’t yet filed for FT, and I viewed it as the desperate measure of the school to earn profit. Free tuition of CSU is a tiresome process. Walay klaro nga balaod. Mali nga systema. Kung free, free na dayun. Nanihanglan pjud ug details bahin sa income sa imu parents. Unsa pa taraw purpose ana? The CSU must be a law-abiding school and you don’t have to be genius to understand the law that is passed for free tuition of SUCs.” - Roseller A. Salonga Jr., BS-Agriculture IV

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Know your rights: The Salient Features of STRAW Bill Angelika Morano

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stated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution Article XIV Section 1, “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.” This section specifically gives the people the right to lay their terms for education. But until now, the Act for the National Policy of the Students’ Rights and Welfare (STRAW) is under a pending legislative status on the 17th Congress of the Philippines. How would the students be protected from further harassments and aggravations if the bill itself that was first filed nearly 15 years ago is still have not passed into law?

Students are the main stakeholders in the whole education system. They should be given the decent chances to state their views and opinions on matters that will directly affect them—increase in tuition, collection of miscellaneous fees, sanction of offenses, and a lot more. The oppression of students’ rights and privileges are prevalent through time and some are unfortunately unaware of their rights.

The tertiary level of a state university is mandated to establish its own Student Government from which the student representative of the highest policy-making body of the university will be selected, as what is practiced here in CSU. Whereas, browbeaten students from other institutions are being mere puppets of their schools, as they lack representations in their policymaking which resulted to the essence of democracy to be at loss.

Those cases mentioned above shows how vulnerable the student sector in terms of protecting itself to unfair proceedings within universities. In that sense, Akbayan Representatives Kaka Bag-ao and Walden Bello initiated in the House of Representatives the House Bill No. 2190 or the Student’s Rights and Welfare (STRAW) Bill, also known as the Magna Carta of Students, the Grand Charter for students’ fundamental rights and freedoms.

The awareness for individual rights and privileges as students should be an utmost priority. To list some, here are the Salient Features of the Students’ Rights and Welfare Bill: Right to Admission without Undue Discrimination.

No student shall be denied admission to any school on account of his/ her physical handicap, socio-economic

status, political and religious beliefs, sexual orientation or membership of student organizations, nor shall pregnant students, certified reformed drug abusers and those suffering from immune deficiency syndrome be discriminated against. A student has the right to freely choose his/her field of study subject to existing curricula of the institution.

He/she shall continue his/her course up to graduation except in case of academic deficiency or violation of disciplinary regulations that do not infringe upon the exercise of student’s rights and welfare. This right is evident in the campus as we can observe diverse student’s characteristics.

Some differently-abled students are pursuing college in spite of their differences with the others.

fundamental in the realization of common goals , promotion, and protection of common interest thus the State recognizes the rights of the students to organize among themselves. The rights of the students to form, assist, or join other organization, alliance or federation for their physical, intellectual, moral, cultural, civic, spiritual, and political interest shall not be abridged. Pursuant thereto, the practice of making students sign waiver document which states that they are not members of and will not join a specified organization before being allowed to enroll is hereby prohibited. It shall also be observed that the students have the right to associate in an organization and a right to not.

CSU has been actively supporting the students to organize student organizations. We have about 50 different student organizations registered in the League of Campus Organizations (LCO).

Right to Competent Instruction and Relevant Quality Education.

Right to Be Accredited And Granted Of Privileges To Student Organizations.

Every student shall have the right to competent instruction and quality education relevant to his/her personal and cultural development and that of the nation.

Students shall have the right to make a written evaluation of the performance of their teachers towards the end of the school term. This right ensures the student’s right to be equipped with quality education needed for his development and for the development of the country. In CSU, students are given the opportunity to evaluate their instructors at the end of every semester, rating their effectivity and the kind of instruction served.

No unreasonable requirements shall be imposed on student organization seeking recognition. There shall be no discrimination in the assignment of school facilities and granting of other privileges to student organizations. The school administration shall endeavor to provide, free of charge, a hall or building to house the offices of the different student organizations within the premises of the school. Excessive charges for the use of school facilities shall be prohibited.

Whenever possible, the school administration shall allow student organizations to use school facilities free of charge. All on and off campus activities of student organizations shall be coordinated by the student council/government.

Right to Adequate Welfare Services and Academic Facilities.

It shall be the responsibility of the school administration to provide the students with adequate welfare services and academic facilities relative to the financial capacity of the school. This right therefore holds the school’s responsibility to provide its students with adequate laboratory, library, research, recreation, and physical education facilities. CSU is able to provide those, but not all of the facilities are freely accessed by the students and are not functioning well . CSU’s deficiencies include laboratory classrooms’ sinks that are dysfunctional, current library is inadequate to student’s total population, and the Physical Fitness Center (near the Sanchez Gymnasium) is inaccessible to most students. Currently, some of these problems are pursued to be answered as the constructions of new facilities have been started.

Right to Organize Organizations.

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Right to Organize a Student Council/ Government.

Student Council/Government Constitutions.

Charter

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It is a right of a student to organize a student council/ government. In this right, the State shall ensure the existence of democratic autonomous student councils/governments.

Pursuant thereto, there shall be one university student council/government for each school campus that shall be given recognition by the schools, colleges and universities concerned.

Every student council/government shall have he right to determine its policies and programs on student activities subject to its duly ratified charter or constitution and to school rules and egulations provided the same do not infringe on the basic human rights.

The Student Council/Government Charter or Constitution shall be formed by the representatives of all student organizations in a school and shall be ratified by the student body.

Formation of the Student Commission on Elections.

There must be a Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that shall conduct and oversee the election of officers of the student council/ government. The Student Affairs Office shall choose the members of the Commission from among the list of the nominees recommended by the student council/government. Once constituted, the COMELEC shall be independent and autonomous from any sector of the school and shall ensure the conduct of clean, honest and peaceful elections. The school must provide the COMELEC sufficient funds to ensure the success of its goals and objectives.

Prohibition in the Use of Force and Exaction of Excessive Fees.

All campus organizations shall be prohibited in forcing and exacting of excessive fees from their members as well as for other student activities.

Representation in Policy – Making Body.

As far as practicable and consistent with school rules and regulations, there shall be a student representative in the school’s policy-formulating body . The duly elected student representative from the selection process of the Student Council/ Government shall represent the student body to the policy-making body. He/She shall have the same rights as that of the regular member, but his/her privileges shall be limited to reimbursement for actual expenses in attending meetings.

Right to Be Informed.

The right of the students to information on matters directly or indirectly affecting their welfare shall be

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recognized. Access to official records and other pertinent documents and papers pertaining to official activity, transactions or decisions shall be afforded by the student subject only to reasonable regulations that maybe imposed such as time for examining and keeping the documents . This right is reflected as different student organization offices posts their liquidations, budget proposals and other pertinent papers the student must know.

Freedom of Expression.

Students shall have the right to freely express their views and opinions. They shall have the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government and school authorities for the redress of their grievances. Pursuant thereto, no school regulation shall be imposed violating or abridging the student’s right to assembly. Student shall have access to print and broadcast media in their information activities. The school authorities shall ensure the provision of facilities such as bulletin boards for the mounting printable materials. In CSU, the University of Student Council (USC) established a grievance committee to muster such right.

Student Publication.

In accordance with Republic Act No. 7079, otherwise known as the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991” the students shall have the right to publish student newspaper and other similar publications, reflecting the pursuance of academic freedom and freedom of expression.

The Gold Panicles, the official student publication of this university has been living with this right.

Academic Freedom.

Students’ academic freedom shall consist of, but not limited to, the following rights: To conduct researches in connection with academic work, and to freely discuss and publish their findings and recommendations; to conduct inquiry within the campus in curricular and extra-curricular activities; to choose a field of study and to pursue the quest for truth; to express their opinion on any subject or public or general concern which directly or indirectly affects the students of the educational system; to invite off-campus speakers or resource persons to student-sponsored assemblies, fora, symposia, and other similar activities; to express contrary interpretations or dissenting opinions inside and outside the classroom; to participate in the drafting of a new curriculum and in the review or revision of the old; to participate in the drafting and/or revising of the student handbook which shall include the school rules and regulations, a copy of which shall be furnished to the students

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upon admission to the school; and to be free from any form of indoctrination leading to imposed ideological hegemony.

shall be free from any form of unreasonable search and seizure. An educational ground should not be hostile to students.

Right to Due Process.

Access to School Records and Issuance of Officials Certificates.

A student subject to disciplinary proceedings shall have the right to defend himself/herself, to be heard and to present evidence on his/her behalf before an impartial body. Disciplinary sanction shall be corrective rather than punitive or penal in nature. The gravity of disciplinary sanctions must be proportionate to the extent of the violation committed.

Right against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures.

Every

student

Subject to the provision of the following section, every student shall have access to his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain.

Prohibition against Involuntary Contributions.

There should be no compulsory contribution only voluntarily unless approved by the students within the organization. This commonly arises during the sanctioning

time of the different student organization.

Students should have the right to inquire about the impose of sanction.

Collection of Student Paper and Student Council Fees.

The school administration shall assist the student paper staff and the student council/government, in their financial needs through the collection of fees from the students. The student paper fees shall be held in trust for their unhampered use in the publication of student paper. The full amount of student council fees shall be turned over to the student council within fifteen (15) days from the assumption of office of the Student Council Officers.

Privacy of Communication.

The privacy of communication and correspondence among students shall remain inviolable.

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current Congress. Without a national policy for promoting the rights and welfare of the students, the repressive school policies will continuously marginalize the students in the whole education system. Education should not be a ground of maltreatment concerning to any form of selfexpression.

STRAW Bill, if passed into law, will promote the rights and freedom of the students as it also guarantees political and civil liberties.

It seeks to protect the students from unjust and inappropriate measures imposed in the campus to uphold dignity of the individual, the right to education, and to ensure the security of the students and the academic community.

With this, I urge every CSUan to be aware of their rights. Let us be vigilant to any possible threats of oppression and regression. Know what is right and know your rights.

TGP BAGS AWARD IN JOURNALISM COMPETITION 6th National Campus Press Awards at the University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City on April 6 to 9, 2017.

3rd place in Best Magazine Layout 4th Extramurals 2017 and 2nd Poetry Out Loud held at Baguio City on April 27 to 29, 2017.

CHAMPION Copy Reading and Headline Writing Meldy M. Acabo (Adviser Category) Christine Joy Abellano (College Category) 1st RUNNER UP Photojournalism Rey O. Bade 1st Inkspill Interschool Collegiate Press Conference 2017 of the Communicator’s Guild of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) at the FSUU, Butuan City on March 18, 2017.

CHAMPION Editorial Cartooning Christian John Anunciado

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CASNR GALS COUNTER-SMASHER SPINS CAS TABLE TENNIS TEAM, 2-0

CASNR LADY SPIKERS BRING HOME THE CROWN

MEET THE 4 QUADRANTS

Keth Bago singles A, and Jane Burdeos singles B of CASNR Green Assassins showcased their powerful smashes and led their team to victory in the SANGKA 2017 ...

The CASNR Green Assassins proved to be worthy of the championship title in the final match against CEIT Orange Warriors for this year’s Sangka ...

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From the reigning college, CEIT Orange Warriors College Governor, Armdin Valmoria gives his speech, saying gratitude to all the supporters of CEIT during the Sangka 2017 Awarding Ceremony and Victory Party. Photo/Rey Bade

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VIKINGS BAGS OVERALL CHAMP IN SANGKA ’17 DART TOURNEY

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DOUBLES CATEGORY (Day 2) MEN DIVISION

WOMEN DIVISION

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CAS

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CEIT

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Angelika Morano

SINGLES CATEGORY (Day 3)

For their first year competing the Intramurals, the SHS Vikings sits on the throne of victory as they ranked first among all the other contingents on this year’s Darts Tournament at CAS 105 on October 20, Friday afternoon.

It was a close fight between the SHS Vikings and the CEIT Warriors as they struggled to score on the Board 1 in the final round for the mixed double of the tournament. Warriors Russell Jagocoy and Donna Liza Paronda scored on the first leg against the twice-to-beat Vikings. The Vikings Stanley Francis Rufila and Nicole Sarmiento playing for the last game on mixed doubles, won the second game, making the game more thrilling. With great teamwork of the two, they succeeded to win the game and was hailed as this year’s overall champion.

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MIXED DOUBLES CATEGORY (Day 3)

This year’s tournament has five categories: Four-man, Threeman, Doubles, Singles and Mixed Doubles, both played and divided into women and men division. The ranking results from the different categories and division were summed and ranked to determine the overall champion for this year’s tournament. Here is a tally on the rankings of the different categories: FOUR-MAN CATEGORY (Day 1) MEN DIVISION

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SHS Gray Vikings, Nicole Sarmiento (left) and Stanley Francis Rufila (right) aims their winning shot during the Dart Mixed Doubles in the championship game of Sangka Dart Tournament. Photo/Raphael Antonio

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BADMINTON MATCH REPORT

scored fiercely in the match on October 20, 2017. In the second set, Orsabia-Handayan worked heftily during the game. Through their teamwork, Orsabia-Handayan clearly swept off their opponent Jasmin Yugtan and Marissa Jore of Mages with a score of 2113.

sets of the match, with scores of 21-19 and 18-21, the persistent Blue Mages won the second set of the match yet failed to keep in pace in the third set and lost.

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Harvey Vargas and Novy Bernados of Mages fought against Dimzon Baguio and Rod Tumilap of Assassins in the men’s doubles match that eventually preceded after the Singles Match on October 20.

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Feisty Assassins toppled down Mages in

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Belo smashes off Velasco in Women’s Singles Championship Match

Having a score of 21-13 in the first set and 21-16 in the second set, Dave Adam of Mages swept off CASNR Green Assassins’ Carlo Ayon in the first match on October 20, 2017. The second match continued on October 21 having Dimzon Baguio as the substitute of Ayon for the first serve.

Along the game, Adam struggled and tried to top the score in the first set of the match. Eventually, Adam topped the score and his co-CEd badminton players felt certain for a while that he would win but surprisingly, Baguio topped him down, resulting with a score of 22-20 having Baguio as the lead in the first set of the match.

Having a score of 21-8 in first set, Jeremeh Belo of CEIT Orange Warriors dominantly scored in the match against Joan Velasco of CEd Blue Mages on October 20, 2017 at the Sanchez Gymnasium.

In the second set with a score of 17-21, Velasco eagerly scored which resulted to an outstanding score of 1-1. The final set was then decided with a score of 21-9 declaring Jeremeh Belo of Warriors as the winner.

Orsabia-Handayan tandem dominate in Women’s Doubles

With a score of 21-12 in the first set in Women’s Doubles Match, Cheryllyn Orsabia and Jodijane Handayan of Warriors

In the preceding second and third

CAS PEP SQUAD: CROWN REDEEMED Rey Bade

After going home bare as third runner-up last year, the CAS Red Hunters’ pep squad successfully got their hands on the championship title in this year’s Sangka Cheerdance Competition.

With their vibrant pompoms and jaguar-patterned outfits, they executed highly complicated stunts, tosses, and pyramids – Hunters pep squad dazzled the packed cheerdance–enthusiast crowd at the Sanchez Gymnasium on October 18 with a performance like no other.

“We never expected to clinch the title,” said the Hunters’ coordinator and dancer, Victorino Sistoso, in an interview.

“We only boost ourselves because it is a competition after all and we underwent a lot of predicaments just to have the crown.”

Hunters ended the two-year title drought as they finally vanquished the defending contender, the CASNR Green Assassins, that kept them away from the Cheerdance title for two straight years.

“The roadway to the title was surely a rough one. We have a lot of preparations and sacrifices behind the winning routine and of course, we never forget to pray,” Sistoso ended.

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The atmosphere was clouded with bittersweet tension as the Hunters gracelessly failed in finishing their final lift yet their overall presentation and close-to-perfection performance was enough to cover the major slipup of the squad. Even other colleges were carried away by cheering or even by stomping their feet out of amusement.

“They feel the cheer, they feel the atmosphere. They executed it nicely with energy and enthusiasm. Everything nga gipangita nako is naa sa ila,” said one of the judges, Dr. Cyrell Allan Collado. “Among the four performers, the CAS Red Hunters have the smooth, clean, and balance presentation, and the choreography is very nice,” he added.

The CASNR Green Assassins managed to pull off a clean and a jawdropping routine, but tumbled in first runner-up position in this year’s Sangka Cheerdance Championship.

From 2010, the CEIT Orange Warriors has the most number of victories in the competition. They failed to meet expectations and settled for second, followed by the last year’s first runner-up, CEd Blue Mages.

A close-call doubles match of magical Mages versus spirited Assassins

In the first match, Bernados-Vargas tandem had a big score gap between their opponent BaguioTumilap, 12-21 (1st set) and 13-21 (2nd set). The gutsy Baguio-Tumilap duo clearly won the first set of the match against the Mages’ tandem, with a score of 12-21. In the second set, Bernados-Vargas smashed back the situation at some part, but unfortunately, Bernados-Vargas did not make it to top the score and to win versus the spirited Baguio-Tumilap tandem with a score of 13-21.

On October 21, 2017, the Baguio-Tumilap tandem was substituted by the Sai-ao-Parajes (Ezra Sai-ao and Michael Parajes) and the second match had begun. The match was like ‘taking turns’ to each team to win. The first set’s score of Bernados-Vargas versus Sai-ao-Parajes match was 18-21 and the second set was 21-19. Eventually, the final set has been decided and the winning team was the feisty Assassins’ Sai-ao-Parajes team.

PRAISE JAM UNITES RELIGIOUS INDIVIDUALS Anthony Buntag

Sharing the goals of praise and worship for a successful Intramurals, the annual Praise Jam united CSUans at the Sanchez Gymnasium on the last day of Sangka 2017, just before the victory party.

In celebration of the Sangka 2017, the Praise Jam was headed by solicited members, specifically led by the university’s Religious Oriented Council music team which unites different religious groups and Colleges in the university. The program started through an opening song by the Youth Acts (YA) and was followed by fellowship songs from the sojourners.

Meanwhile, every religious group showcased their remarkable presentations in the midst of the event.

The event successfully ended with prayer and a message of challenge for everyone.

As encouragement, Pastor Zyryz G. Cañete from YA enlightened the crowd by addressing this message of God, “Let everything that has breathe praise the Lord; Praise the Lord,” - Psalm 150:6.

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A NEW CASNR GALS COUNTERMR & MS SMASHER SPINS CAS CSU IS TABLE TENNIS TEAM, 2-0 CROWNED, MOCORRO AND CUPIN BID FAREWELL Eliphaz Signar Jr. II

Keth Bago singles A, and Jane Burdeos singles B of CASNR Green Assassins showcased their powerful smashes and led their team to victory in the Sangka 2017 Table Tennis Championship game match on October 20 against CAS Red Hunters at the Sanchez Gymnasium.

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As we all know, good things end well. So as 2017 ended, it is also time to pass on the crown to those who will inherit their endeavor and will.

Javechan Holy Buster Cupin and Hannyfaith Mocorro has walked the stage as Mr & Ms CSU for the last time. Before crowning the new winner, they both took their last bow and farewell speech.

Looking as stunning as her white gown, Ms CSU 2016 also crowned as Ms AECon 2016 took the stage as she did her final walk, the 20-year-old Agricultural Engineering student strode with elegance and gave a brief message to Ms CSU contestants, that no matter what happens, they are all beautiful, and they are all winners.

Meanwhile, Mr CSU 2016 ignites the crowd with a story of his amusing experience. Right after he was crowned, a wave of people went storming to get pictures and he lost one of the items that he won during the pageant. His story was a sure cracker that filled the gymnasium with laughter.

Both express gratitude to the people who have been their inspiration and motivation and thanked those who played significant roles in their journey.

The crowd’s favorite, Rolito Aloyon II, of SHS and the 19-year-old Mining Engineering student, Trisha Reambonanza from CEIT is crowned as the new Mr and Ms CSU 2017.

Bago defended her team in the first set. But in the second set, tables have turned as Morganis of CAS aggressively fought back. She gave her spinning ball attacks that Bago mostly missed, until she managed to block and did counter-smash.

The battle went neck-to-neck and they got 10-10 scores that led to a two-point deciding slide,

still, Morganis won the set. Bago overwhelmed her opponent in the following sets and won the game.

smash, and Jonares’s controlled forehand chop that nailed the CASNR women’s double and won the game.

Along the five free balls before the game, it was noticeable that both Singles A table tennis bracket, were hiding their weakness and strength. At the game proper, the two competing players were raining their counter-blocks and smashes.

The CASNR women’s single B Burdeos, attacked Farzano of CAS with her smashes that left Farzano out of control.

CASNR defended their title of being last year’s intramurals champion.

In the women’s double bracket, CAS Jonares and Torralba were not just playing the game safely but also a good team-up was their edge in the game. The game showed that Torralba used her killer

CASNR won against CAS with the set score for Singles Bracket A, (11-9) (10-12) (117) (11-9). CAS won over the opponent team with the score for Doubles, (11-6) (11-6) (119). CASNR regained their loss against CAS team for Singles Bracket B (11-2) (11-4) (11-9).

CEIT KEEPS SANGKA OVERALL CHAMP, WIN BACK-TO-BACK TILT Rey Bade

Once a Warrior.

Warrior,

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From Warriors to Phoenix to Jaguars back to Warriors, College of Engineering and Information Technology emerged as the best competitor in Sangka 2017 with a leaguebest six championships, boosting the Warriors to the overall crown for the four straight years.

By bagging ten championships in Sports and Literary and Musical Competition, Warriors garnered a total of 960.2 points to clinch the championship title.

The Warriors, who picked up their 4th overall crown ruled the men’s competition in Arnis, Table Tennis, and Sepak Takraw, and swept Ms. CSU, women’s Taekwondo, Athletics,

and Badminton. They also got a boost from its Extemporaneous Speech, Short and Sweet Play, Street Dance, and Photo Contest in Literary and Musical Competition.

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources compiled 951.8 points to finish behind Warriors in the overall championship race yet snapped the Overall Champion in Sports Award with 873-point total built on 15 championships from Futsal, Softball, Football, men’s and women’s Basketball and Volleyball, men’s Karatedo, Taekwondo, Athletics, Dart, Badminton, Football, and Lawn Tennis. Also they ruled women’s Arnis and Table Tennis.

The College of Arts and Sciences Red Hunters won the second runner-up with

829.2 points after reclaiming the Cheerdance Championship title.

In Literary and Musical Competition, Hunters lorded over the Dagliang Talumpati, Pagkukwento, Vocal Duet, Instrumental Solo, Pencil Rendering, Debate, Quiz Bee, Contemporary Dance, Essay Writing, and Pagsusulat ng Kwento and tallied 423 points to claim the Overall Champion in Literary and Musical Award.

Having the Best Emblem and ‘Hugyaw’ Award, College of Education Blue Mages with 764.6 came in next, followed by the new challenger, Senior High School Gray Vikings with 497.4 points. Though settled in the last spot, Vikings still manage to emerge victorious in the Best Shirt Category and the Mr. CSU title.

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CASNR LADY SPIKERS BRING HOME THE CROWN Jeremie Verano

The CASNR Green Assassins proved to be worthy of the championship title in the final match against CEIT Orange Warriors for this year’s Sangka women’s volleyball competition on October 21 at the CSU Volleyball Court.

Prior to the game, the team won a twice-to-beat advantage as being undefeated during the elimination round.

The championship started intensively along with the fierce zeal among the players. The two teams exchanged powerful attacks during the first game.

Knowing that one loss of a game means being outranked, the Warriors exerted great effort to weaken the defense of the Assassins.

During the first half of the first set, the Assassins took the lead but the Warriors labored in maintaining dominant campaigns.

An ace by Warrior’s Daguplo ended the first set to their favor.

The Warriors continued to sail smoothly in the second round as the Assassins committed frequent errors until the first half eventually swept the team.

What seems to be the struggle of the Assassins continued until the third set where they unfortunately tasted their first loss in the series, 23-25, 13-25, 18-25.

Yet, to the Assassin’s advantage, they proceeded to the second game in the afternoon of the same day. The tension between the two teams outweighed the intensity of the heat brought by the scorching rays of the sun. With determination and perseverance to win, the Assassins greatly

observed organization and teamwork to avoid committing errors as they won by making their opponents missed their services.

In the second set, the Warriors were able to go back on its track, giving longer rallies in the first half and throwing powerful blocks. They nailed the second set with a 10-point difference.

The last set of the game made the audience anxious, as both teams began to feel tired and pressured. The first point of both teams were due to errors committed by the opposing players. It was a very close battle in which they always end up tied. The supporters of the Warriors roared pleasingly as the team led 18-15 which prompted the Assassins to call for time-out. This time, the team showed their ‘killer instinct’.

Their MVP, Antigua, gave spikes which weaken the Warrior’s defense. An ace by their MVP ended the last set. The team landed as the champion in the series, 25-23, 15-25, 25-23.

“I think it’s because we just did our best and we all did cooperate that’s why we won”, Antigua said when asked what could have been their advantage in winning the game.

“Of course, we’re expecting to win because that’s what we play for. But since we did not make it, it’s still fine since my team did not lack in giving their best and I am pleased with them”, said the Warrior’s Team Captain, Maricar Rivas.

SANGKA MAKES HISTORY, HOSTS MS Q&A Kurtnhy Love Maderal

Music amplifies, lights flash, the doors open, and the contestants sashay towards the stage, waving and stimulating the densely-packed crowd. All wear heels, skinny jeans, and elated smiles.

It is another beauty pageant in CSU, but this show in the Sanchez Gymnasium is different. You will notice something striking about the contestants. They are gay men.

By promoting equality among genders, nine gays match wit for a new type of queen—Ms Q &A 2017. Representing the ASEAN countries, contestants no. 1-9

are the following: Philippines, Jeffrey Saro; Myanmar, Jamael Mucram; Malaysia, Raffy Azura; Vietnam, John Lasco; Thailand, Kenneth Joy Villa; Singapore, Jomel Felicida; Brunei, Jovin Klint Villaba; Cambodia, Victorino Sistoso; and Indonesia, Rey Joy Villa.

These stunners provided a show of glamour and glitz as they invade the stage and win, but a veteran drag queen Victorino “Vea” Sistoso slayed the contest with his declamation and gained him to win the crown.

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ASSASSINS STRIKES OUT MAGE, 19-16 Reymond Java

CASNR Green Assassins are back in the softball championship tournament in Sangka 2017, with a twice-to-beat advantage, Assassins defeated CEd Blue Mages at the CSU oval, October 19.

A 20-year-old Assasins Flora Mie Salalima with jersey no.6 registered three solid base run who took charge in the first three innings with her teammate’s help; Perez, Mejias, and Caingles (2-1) (21) (3-2) respectively.

After leading the game for the first three innings 7-4, Mages showed combination of good batting and hitting from fielders and registered a score of 7-14 in the fourth inning.

Although the Mages’ blasted on their fourth inning, Assassins took the advantage of the tired pitcher Parva of Mages which set up her own throwing errors that led Assassins to score 12 for their fourth inning opportunity, 19-14.

Mages got thrown out by stretching their chance to outscore Assassins on their last inning, fouling off a high fastball that just cleared the ball beyond the reach of the Assassins center field, Jamisola, ending the match of 1916.

His piece was #LGBTQ in the Philippines

“I believe that LGBTQ in the Philippines has a big impact to the lives of people not only because we are promoting happiness and joy to people’s lives, but it is also because of the fact that we are strong now, we are coming out of the shadow, we are more accepted. And I believe that the LGBTQ community in the Philippines are multitalented people that should not be discriminated, because I believe that respect is the best attitude anyone can have.”

“Ms Q&A is a new kind of pageant that aims to challenge the traditional view of beauty and sexuality,” Ian Secson, the pageant organizer told GP. “This pageant is all about acceptance and transformation.”

Vea who won a lot of beauty pageants said in an interview, “I think the essence of gay pageant for me is a platform of acceptance in the society that we are in. Even though it is just a gay beauty pageant, but for us it creates a big impact in our visualization towards life.”

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From left to right, Dr Ocarez, Dr. Paluga, Dr. Penaso, Dr. Arcede wear matching kakhi blazers durng their song presentation in the Sangka 2017 Entertainment Night.

Photo/ Shane Airah Jakosalem

MEET THE 4 QUADRANTS

Kurtnhy Love Maderal

Not only do they manage the administration, they also managed to invade the stage and wowed the audience.

I am talking about big people who run the school—the university president, Dr. Anthony Penaso; the vice president in academic affairs, Dr. Rolando Paluga; the head of admission, scholarship and

financial aid, Dr. Jayrold Arcede; and the chief of presidential management staff, Dr. Felix Ocarez. They are all mathematicians, hence the name, the 4 quadrants.

It was entertaining to watch busy people who handle big roles in running the university have fun, express their talents, get loose, and sing to their hearts content.

The quad performed a Bee Gees medley of ‘To love somebody’, ‘Massachusetts’, ‘I started a joke’, and ‘Words’, they ended it with a lively rendition of ‘Sumayaw, Sumunod’ during the Sangka 2017 Entertainment Night just before the production number of the Ms Q&A contestants.

The whole night was celebrated with alternating performances from the different colleges and from the administrative staff, each with a distinctive display of performances. The CAS singing trio, Ms. Meldy Acabo, Mr. Garry Tabugon, and Johnny Bolongaita sung a romantic song, “Sa Isang Sulyap Mo” by Brian Termulo. The CEd staff performed a lively dance number that amused the crowd. The admininstrative staff colorfully dressed up and presented a festive dance. And lastly, the CEIT produced a video presentation, telling stories of a student’s journey in college, each video was presented with a dedicated song from the staff.

LADY HUNTERS TAKES LAWN TENNIS CROWN; ASSASSINS SEIZES MEN’S THRONE

Ericka Blanco

The championship round of Lawn Tennis tournament started with great intensity and assertiveness as the CAS Lady Hunters and CASNR Men Assassins struggled to

clinch the title in the Sangka 2017 at Capitol, Butuan City, October 20.

In men’s division, ardent Assassins pulled off a successful hit against Mages as Ryan Luces of Assassins swept the game with 6-0 record in singles match while Dee Jay Felicilda and his partner Glenn Ray Apos finished the match victoriously in the doubles event.

However, Hunters hit the winning berth in Women’s category as Vicente of Hunters played a shot against Assassins in singles match and the reigning MVP Mymie Berdejo, with her partner Shanin Alipao nailed the doubles event.

“It’s not about winning but it’s how you play the game,” Lawn Tennis Tournament Manager Erwin Arlan said.