The NORSUnian Vol XXXV Issue 1

VOL XXXV ISSUE NO 1

WE WRITE FOR YOU, WE FIGHT FOR YOU.

JUNE 5-9, 2017

OJT FEELS SWEET AND SOUR OPINION|SEE PAGE 2

WHAT I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

UNIVERSITY DIARY

FEATURE|SEE PAGE 3

UNIVERSITY POLL

DO YOU AGREE Illustrated by Joleos June Vegare

BACKPAGE|SEE PAGE 4

NORSU receives P130.7M free tuition fund from Higher Education Support Fund (HESF) which aims in Negros Oriental State supporting financially incapable but University (NORSU) received academically outstanding students.

NORSU will have a budget P130.7 million allocation ceiling of P65.4M per semester to, from the Commission based on Section 6.3 of the order on Higher Education stating an SUC will have a budget (CHED) as projected for the ceiling not exceeding 50 percent enactment of free tuition of the total budget allocation. policy for school year With P65.5M budget 2017-2018. per semester and over 25,000 The allocation will be

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Norsunians university-wide, around 8,000 students across the campuses will benefit from the HESF. CHED-DBM Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2017-1 states, “The fund allocated to SUCs is based on the estimated income from tuition fees of the respective SUCs as indicated in the statement of receipts and expenditures of SUCs in the 2017 Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing (BESF).”

University clinic has new physician

Photo by Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas

NARLYN R. MASCARDO

Dr. Michael Oliveros

DR. MICHAEL OLIVEROS is the new university physician starting May 2.

Oliveros took his training at Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC) and passed the diplomate of family medicine in December 2016, university nurse Paula Jasette Anne Tumulak said, speaking on behalf of the new physician.

On the other hand, former university physician Dr. Wevina Fuentes was “rehired in Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) as anesthesiologist,” Tumulak added.

Services of the university clinic include diagnosis, referral, treatment for illnesses, pain lashes and injuries, and health monitoring for blood

pressure, height and weight.

Also, they serve as medical team assistants during events in the university such as Intramurals, Founders week celebration, and others. There would be a strict implementation of the “no valid identification card, no consultation” policy, Tumulak stressed.

The university clinic’s consultation schedule is from Monday to Friday at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

For additional medicines and other necessary medical equipment needed, Tumulak said these were already part of the Project Procurement Management Plan 2017 (PPMP) with an estimated budget of P3 million, pending for approval.

CoL Head supports Martial Law FRANCESCA NICOLE E. DIVINAGRACIA

IN RESPONSE TO President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, Negros Oriental State University College of Law Adviser Lawyer Mikhail Lee Maxino expressed his joint support.

“I support the declaration of Martial law based on what I’ve seen and heard in news,” Maxino said. “It

is very clear that Martial law should be implemented.”

“I have friends living in Marawi and neither one of them did not object the implementation of Martial law. They said it made them safer and secured,” he added.

Maxino pointed out Duterte has legal basis for implementing martial law, and there are videos showing threats and actual terrorism attack

initiated by the Maute group.

Duterte placed Mindanao under military rule for 60 days effective on May 23. Under Section 18, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, the President can declare martial law when invasion or rebellion exists and public safety requires it.

During the press conference of Duterte’s arrival in Ninoy Aquino COL HEAD /to page 4

Markedly on April 20, CHED in collaboration with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), released the implementing guidelines for the utilization of the fund.

Implementation in NORSU Application for free tuition in NORSU was scheduled on May 15-19, but on third week of May, University Head Registrar, Reymil Cadapan, disclosed a revision in

the prioritization scheme of the program.

Cadapan said national government scholars and those who have low income tax return are prioritized in the new guidelines.

“The national government wants all students to be free; implement free tuition in all SUCs,” he added.

It is for this reason the university NORSU/to page 4

TN bags National Campus Press Awards

SEIZES GOLD ANEW. The NORSUnian staffers accompanied by Ms. Milagros Lopez (3rd from the left), bring home 3 major awards during the 12th Spectrum Fellowship and 6th National Campus Press Awards.

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THE NORSUNIAN (TN), the official weekly student publication of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), has once again bagged three awards during the national press convention held at University of St. La Salle (USLS) on April 7-9.

TN grabbed first place Best Newspaper Lay-out, first place Best Editorial and second place Best Newspaper in the 12th Spectrum Fellowship and 6th National Campus Press Awards.

“For quite some time in the

past, we were constant in producing the same traditional outputs,” former Editor-in-Chief Francis Ivan Ho said.

“I thought that’s what we need to change as a whole when we were still on our pre-planning stage.”

“Fortunately, all of the student publication members were supportive and we were able to raise our standard higher beyond par compared to other student publications,” Ho added.

TN revamped the face of the newspaper on June 2016 and published 35 print issues in the school year 2016-2017, supporting TN BAGS /to page 4

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EDITORIAL

Caught in crossfire While our politicians are busy in their suits and ties enjoying their air-conditioned offices, our brothers and sisters in Marawi are caught in between crossfire—firing bullets of the military forces and terrorist group—struggling for survival and seeking refuge.

The NORSUnian extends deepest condolences to the bereaved families of our soldiers who fought for the country; to the family of 2 nd Lieutenant MacGlen Abuyabor, and to all those who shed their blood defending the Filipino people. We salute you for your brave dedication to serve our Motherland with your life.

We strongly condemn the acts of terrorism of the Maute group and those behind the violence and havoc in Mindanao. Their unlawful aggressiveness jeopardizes our citizens, women and children, violating their right to life and safety.

While Duterte’s administration’s immediate response to the crisis deemed fit and right considering its urgency, we would not allow any form of repression of human rights and abuse of police power of the military because of the Martial Law. We should not forget the possibilities that could transpire and its consequences with its implementation: collateral damages, displacement of the indigenous people, the Moros, the people of Marawi, and abuse of powers trampling human rights.

Article VII, Section 18 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the president, as the commander-in-chief, may declare Martial law and suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus whenever rebellion or invasion occurs in the country. The military has then the authority to arrest individuals conspiring to take over the government, enforcing curfew hours, and banning group ensembles.

We are one with the other student publications in the Philippines who serve as the watchful eyes against the military forces’ violation of human rights just because the law is in their hands. While we recognize the essence of protecting the people in this time of crisis, those who are in power should set aside their personal interests and champion the interest and welfare of the Filipino people, the innocent citizens, civilians, and children. One wrong move would be unforgivable because we are talking about lives here.

We pray for Marawi City, we pray for peace in Mindanao. We pray that the war and terrorism shall soon be over; no more cries, no more bloodshed. No more lives put into vain.

Hitting them hard Aside from illegal drugs, another form of addiction that has plagued so many people is illegal gambling, a multi-million-peso industry that has flourished despite the many instances of crackdown by the government. The proliferation of illegal gambling could come from the “get rich quickly” mentality, the same thing that makes people fall prey to businesses that offer “pay now get rich immediately” schemes. The lure of easy money draws people like moths to flames.

Others think that betting a few pesos in “last two” is a small deal but could win them thousands of pesos.

What they do not consider is how much they have spent over a period of time.

Many who are hooked to gambling have become heavily indebted that even their families have become affected in so many ways. The gambling lords have further pushed people to penury, stealing money from the poor.

Take for example Jessie Carlos, a former government tax specialist who breached Resorts World Manila hotel and casino’s security on June 2, fired 300 gunshots, and set casino tables on fire, resulting to 36 dead victims.

He was deeply indebted due to gambling, that he was already reported

OJT feels

“Being a sophomore student is the hardest part in college,” I thought.

March 2017 flashes in front of me. And I felt emotional. I could still remember the time when I called my mom and I found myself fighting back my tears; I thought that I was about to fail in a major subject and couldn’t enroll in a field geology practicum.

The challenge was to have passing grades in all third year subjects for us to experience an On-the-Job Training (OJT) last summer.

What’s the use of the OJT fee paid by us— students— before we undergo training to our chosen company? A simple question. Unassuming. Perfect for small talk. But difficult to answer.

The standardized answer is that “the fee is intended for the travel expenses of the coordinators to monitor the students in their field work.” But the question does not end there. I learned about this issue two years ago, and I think there are still no effective actions regarding the allocated budget. Perhaps, they got plans, but plans are just mere plans unless someone makes them happen.

I am aware that the collection of the fee has legal basis, considering the fact that the fee is part of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s curriculum mandated under the Higher Education Act of 1994 for coordinators to supervise student internship programs in the country. Part of its protocol is for part-

as one of the top 500 individuals banned

by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Police said Carlos later committed suicide by setting himself on fire and shot himself in a hotel room.

Ratifying his campaign promise, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order no. 13, “Strengthening the Fight Against Illegal Gambling and Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Authority of Concerned Agencies in the Regulation and Licensing of Gambling and Online Gaming Facilities, and Other Purposes,” last February 2.

He then directed the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation to go after illegal gambling operators including those online. They have now launched an all-out war on illegal gambling, but unlike the war on drugs according to the President, the campaign would not become a massacre with ghost – like groups interfering.

After months of the EO’s implementation, I wonder if the people implementing it have arrested and put to prison a gambling lord. Their willpower to eradicate the illegal gambling industry should be evident and unswerving. It takes a no nonsense political will and the tenacity to throw gambling lords to jail. time instructors not to have vested authority to monitor their students and use the money.

When we were having a fieldwork for two weeks in Jimalalud, I witnessed the efforts and sacrifices of our geology instructors in dealing with us. Of course, it is not that easy to manage a big group.

“What about my coursemates who were having their training outside Negros island, including Baguio City, Masbate, and Tawi-tawi, to name a few?” I asked myself. To think, they deserve a visit or supervision from our OJT coordinator as mandated by RA 7722.

Unfortunately, they were not monitored because the OJT fee was not utilized for some reasons. I personally asked our coordinator to confirm whether she received any financial support from the university with regard to the allocated OJT fund for her to effectively perform her role or not.

Then, she told me that she was not given any finance for her travel expenses.

So, where did our money go?

Most interns were not supervised, and no programs were realized for us last summer. We cannot deny the fact that the money was not utilized, defeating the purpose of paying for the fee. When will there be lectures and programs for the students with invites from experts in various companies? We want outcomes, not mere promises.

FEATURES

RUINS OF TERRORISM

LARRY V. VILLARIN

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

A series of loud explosions thundered near the office where Jamera Dematingcal, 20, together with her co-workers, found temporary safety from the hostility.

Their heads throb with fear and panic as more than 30 of them were trapped, including construction and utility workers. Boom!

It would’ve been a normal day if not for the Maute Group which had attacked Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on the night of May 23. Power interruption ensued and the city jail was burned. Instead of worrying about day-to-day struggles, the people ended up being scared for their own lives and their loved ones’ safety, as well.

The ignorance of religious respect was way too high to fathom as churches were torched, and everyone was questioned of religion. Christians were determined to familiarize the Muslim greetings, “As-SalaamAlaikum” (Peace be unto you) and “WaAlaikum-Salaam”

(And unto you, peace) for them to avoid religious persecution. Jamera’s office was located 50 meters away from the city. In fear of death, they taught them how to address these greetings.

In the middle of crisis, the spirit of oneness between Muslims and Christians prevailed. In the early glimpse of the morning sun, half of them were able to escape while the rest stayed inside the office for two nights.

Jamera arrived in Dumaguete City on the night of June 1 without extra clothes. Though her family owns a house in Tanjay City, she still worries for her Khala (Aunt) whose house may have been affected when an air strike started.

Sofia Mapandi, Jamera’s workmate, left for Dumaguete five days prior to the attack, but she fears for the safety of her siblings who are trapped in Maguing, a municipality not far from Marawi.

As she met and spoke to her co-Maranaos who have fled to Dumaguete for refuge, they recounted stories that aside from Christians, male Maranaos who refused to join the Maute’s alliance were killed.

And what do the members of the group do?

“Manulod sa kabalayan ang laki, nya mohatag og armas.

Kon dili mokuyog,

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mapatay man ka [They will get inside the house and force the male member of the family to join them. They will give firearms and if you will refuse, they will kill you.],” Sofia stated.

She even shared the increasing number of fatalities are mostly recruited young men. She also believes the ongoing crisis is associated with political propaganda to stabilize the current administration in the city.

The strike resulted to the loss of lives, destruction of homes, buildings, infrastructures, and even mosques, the place where Muslims worship.

About 41 Maranaos have already fled as refugees in Poblacion 8, Dumaguete City. Will they be able to live in peace after the turmoil caused by the explosions of terrorism?

Evacuees are now pleading for livelihood assistance from the gentle city’s local government.

Aside from the 41 individuals staying in a Masjid (Prayer house) of Poblacion 8, there are additional evacuees staying in Tanjay and Dauin, Negros Oriental.

Martial Law has been declared all throughout Mindanao by President Rodrigo Duterte in response to the strike of the Maute Group and other extremist groups, arising varied reactions from Filipinos. The dreadful situation in Marawi City, triggered some Maranaos to escape from terrorism.

They might not be able to return to their original lives. Perhaps, they should start over again carrying the terror that they have witnessed right before their eyes.

Born in an island province inhabited by a majority of Muslim populace, she has been a true follower since birth. Ever since time immemorial, criticisms have always been present in between her and her faith.

With the traditional hijab that she wears, there is no denying that she is proud of her religion.

The softness of her voice and the brightness of her eyes show how positive she is when it comes to life.

Nurhima Valencia Hassan, who currently lives in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, is a third year Bachelor of Science in Geology student. She was born on November 18, 1998 in the province of Tawi-Tawi. She loves to travel and to watch Korean Dramas during her leisure time.

As associated with her religion, she dislikes to eat pork.

Following the global spread of violent Islamism, Muslims have faced more criticism than

What I’ve Been Looking For Story by Innocent Reaper

“Do you know the best place to study human anatomy?” she asked.

He answered with a question, “Where?”

“In bed.”

That line brought him in surprise and unexpected excitement. His libido was left shaken, but he was too strong to lift and contain his id. She, on the other hand, just wanted to challenge his desire; will he be able to stop it from the verge of breaking if she teases him every time?

She knew it would create longing, but did she care? Deep inside her, she wanted a taste of it. Not long before she felt like something was missing, and a part of her was empty. She wished it to be filled up. They both knew that doing it would be a disaster, for they were young and naïve.

“What do you think will happen?” he asked.

She just shrugged. Her face was dull and ambiguous, and she wanted to know the answer in her mind.

Time passed, and the desire became stronger. Her body felt like begging for its food. It had been hungry for days now. He, on the other hand, seemed doubtful. But little did she know that he was just waiting; waiting for her yes.

When they were alone one night, they tried scrutinizing their feelings.

Her veins could burst anytime as her blood oozed inside her body. She became numb. The wind was as cold as ice as it passed through her hair. He looked at her as if he was looking at bars of gold, so precious. He brushed his hands through his hair as he whispered, “I like the cozy feeling of the night.”

She was very uncertain but he was not.

He knew, then, that there was something for them to learn from. He did not hesitate this time.

“Are you sure?” She asked. He did not answer, but he grabbed her waist instead. The wind blew colder and colder as their lips prayed like hands folded together. It was a sin they knew, but it was a sin they couldn’t say no to.

His hands scanned her body as if it was a book filled with facts to read from.

While she was moving her fingers towards his as if she was playing a musical instrument with a required vibrato and passion.

There was music. It had fueled their rage, and the night had become a wilderness in their minds.

The next thing that happened was a bit blurry. Only the two of them knew the exact details of the story, so they spent the night covered by the moon’s shadow, feeding their desires’ filthiness as they taste the sweetness of paradise. The stars and the moon were the only witnesses of their crime.

Innocent reaper loves to read books. He doesn’t want to disclose more about him but one thing is for sure, he’s not a young boy anymore. any other religious community.

Despite the negative portrayal of Islam, thousands of people are adopting the religion every year.

As a student, the greatest achievement for her is being the current governor of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). Aside from the pressure that she gets from her studies, she also feels that being a governor must be taken seriously, for leadership is not a mere joke.

“The opinion of students matters,” Nurhima said who furthered that she will lead whatever the students suggest for a better student government.

It is also a way in order to uplift the apathy from the students and to let them speak what they truly want for her college.

When asked regarding the current situation our country is facing, she stated that she does not even understand the objectives of the so-called “Maute Group” for

its attack in the city of Marawi.

Since the Maute Group is comprised of mostly Muslim men, even those in the same religion who have nothing to do with the attack have been included into plenty of bashing.

Despite the unreasonable terror that the Maute Group has brought, she thinks that “an eye for an eye” is not the solution needed.

“As a Muslim, if we want to have a better country, we should not strike back using guns and bombs. Just like fire, if we want it to stop, you can’t add more combustible materials that would only make the flames burn.

Instead, find a much better way to stop it peacefully,” she said.

Being a Muslim never became easy for her even before. People ask her questions that insult her, even if sometimes, it is unintentional. When people ask why Muslims kill people, she CAMPUS IMAGE/to page 4

Illustrated by Jonel A. Baligasa

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Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla and Emmanuel D. Manlun-uyan

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Yearbook 2015 arrives

NEWSBITS

CEA produces 7 new eng’rs COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING and Architecture (CEA) produced seven new civil engineers during the recently concluded licensure examination on May 6-7.

Out of the 11 Norsunian takers, seven passed the exam giving Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) a passing rate of 63.64 percent, a figure higher compared to the national passing rate of 35.92 percent according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The newly registered civil engineers are Merrillinen Calunod, June Rhea Cancio, Clinton Ferrera, Neil Indonilla, Eleuterio Mariño III, Ma Fe Nosal and Jhayrald Teroga.

Cancio, one of the CELE passers said, the exam was difficult but God let her believe the possibilities of the impossible.

“God bless sa tanang passers and for those who did not make it, never surrender, and keep your faith bigger than your fears,” she said.

A total of 2, 514 out of 6, 998 examinees passed this year’s licensure examination given by the Board of Civil Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. [IS CUARESMA]

CBA-CPALE results drop

Comics by Jameel E. Daksla

College of Business Administration (CBA) Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE) results dropped from last year’s 45.45% to this year’s 33.33% as released on May 29.

As released by the Professional Regulation Commission-Board of Accountancy (PRC-BOA), two out of six examinees of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) passed, namely Harmony Enero and Nikka Cordero.

Bachelor of Business in Accountancy (BSA) Chairperson Mae Ann Caroro said this year’s rating is obviously lower compared to last year’s results.

When asked about the reason behind the drop, Caroro said it was due to the new set of examinations taken from the new curriculum conducted by the Board of Accountancy. NORSU’s examinees were the last batch to follow the old curriculum.

She also explained the examinees were unprepared as the BOA chairperson informed them just weeks before the exam regarding the new set of exams according to the new curriculum.

“The examinees did not have ample time to go on with the new curriculum since they studied the old one in college,” she said.

Despite the rating drop, Caroro is still happy having two passers, and the college is looking forward for a better result in the future.

As announced by PRC-BOA, about 3, 389 out of 9, 645 examinees passed the nationwide CPALE 2017 held at PRC testing centers in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Legazpi on May 14-15, 21-22. [IS CUARESMA]

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

NORSU has 5 new lawyers Five NORSU graduates from the College of Law (CoL) passed the 2016 Bar Examination after the Supreme Court of the Philippines officially released the result on May 3.

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)’s newly produced lawyers are Ali Camad Jr., Sirah Baybay, Joenard Garcia, Maria Antonia Tubog and John Dx Lapid.

According to CoL Adviser Atty. Mikhail Lee Maxino, two out of six fresh takers and three out of six repeaters passed the bar examination with a passing rate of 41.67 percent.

“NORSU’s result is pretty good, considering that we have not yet fully implemented some changes on the College of Law,” Maxino said.

Maxino added the key that made this possible is the bar operation this year wherein the examinees should not be distracted and disturbed.

“Full attention to the exam is what we did, the NORSU bar operation made it possible, and thanks to the law alumni who sponsored the needs of our examinees,” he said.

The Supreme Court of the Philippines announced a total of 3, 747 out of 6, 344 takers passed the November 2016 Bar Examination administered throughout the country, with an overall passing rate of [IS CUARESMA] 59.06 percent — the highest in 16 years.

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IT’S ALL HERE. The piles of 2015 yearbook, which have finally arrived since April 17, are temporarily stored at the hallway of ST Building ground floor having 4, 300 copies for distribution.

of The Pylon yearbooks for batch 2015 graduates of Negros Oriental AFTER TWO YEARS of State University (NORSU) finally waiting, a total of 4, 300 copies arrived in the Main Campus for

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distribution.

The books arrived on April 17 and were temporarily stored along the hallway of the Science and Technology (ST) building’s ground floor.

The Pylon Yearbook received an approved budget of P2.58 million wherein each copy costs P600.

1,842 copies are intended for the graduates of Dumaguete and Pamplona Campuses, 572 copies for Bais Campuses, 740 for Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus, 593 for Guihulngan Campus, and 201 for Mabinay Campus.

Notably, the availability of the yearbook was delayed due to several complications encountered during the procurement process.

Graduates who wish to claim a copy of the yearbook are advised to contact and inquire the Supply Office.

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pro-student ideas and activities while earning recognition in various journalism-related competitions.

“Our awards represent our selfless effort as members of the student publication continuing to

write and fight for students. They guarantee that we, Norsunians, have great potentials to reach bars higher than what we doubtfully believe,” Ho stressed.

To note, the involvement of TN in

the said event last year brought home the award Journalist of the Year with former News Editor Joanne Ferrolino as the recipient.

For this school year, TN aims to maintain its reputation

in NORSU-Dumaguete, commended the free tuition grant, citing that it gives chances to financially incapable students.

She hopes to be included in the list since NORSU has limited funding for the said program.

On the other hand, Cherlyn Jane Pabalinas, another enrollee, affirmed the implementation of the program but shares her experience in the enrollment process. She discovered she has a balance from the previous semester which, according to her, she already paid.

After inquiring the concerned

office, they told her the university’s database for the balances was not yet updated. Once the system will be updated, she will be refunded for the balance she paid.

The final list of recipients will be posted in NORSU’s official website, www.norsu.edu.ph, and NORSU’s Information and Publication Office (IPO) Facebook page, www.facebook. com/NORSU-Infor mat ion-andPublication-Office.

(With reports from Rappler. com)

troops against the Maute group, one of the fallen soldiers was an alumnus of NORSU Bais Campus, 2nd Lieteunant MacGlen Abuyabor, who graduated Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

cum laude.

Abuyabor was a military honor of 79 th Infantry Battalion and was the 2 nd of Negros Island Geographical Battalion at the Dumaguete-Sibulan airport.

kill, but we are not them. Don’t ask us why we kill because that is not practiced in our religion,” she explained.

In order to repair the neverending clash and to vanish

discrimination, each and every one of us must be open to each other, regardless of color, status, or even religion. In that way, peace will prevail, and that is a simple dream Nurhima wishes to come true.

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required all students to apply for the program. Cadapan said the national government is looking for ways to grant this to all students since the provided budget is insufficient.

Students, who applied, only paid P770 for the miscellaneous fee upon their enrollment. but the administration posted that applicants who paid the fee but would not be included in the final list of recipients would be required to pay the tuition fee for the current semester.

Christine Joy Amen, an enrollee CoL HEAD SUPPORTS /from page 1

International Airport, he said, “The declaration of martial law is not about fighting but to protect the people in my country.”

In the ongoing pursuit operation of the government CAMPUS IMAGE /from page 3

would tell them that it is not their religion that should be criticized but those people who have mercilessly killed innocent people.

“Just like the Maute Group, most of them are Muslims and they

Infographics by Javan Lev Poblador

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