The NORSUnian 10th issue

NOVEMBER 11-22, 2013

Vol.XXXI Issue No. 10

NORSU officials, students reveal insights on Super Typhoon Yolanda

By Angelo K. Sastre, Ranulfo D. Repe, Alyana Wilma C. Molinos and Karlo Billy S. Rubia

THE ONSLAUGHT OF Super typhoon Yolanda in most part of the eastern region that killed thousands of lives and destroyed many properties, generated various insights of the Negros Oriental State University community.

College of Business Administration Dean Benjamin Villagonzalo said Yolanda’s devastation was unbelievable.

“Abi natug sa mga movies ra nato na makit-an but it really happened.”

He said through the initiative of the students and whole NORSU community, relief goods operations were conducted with the help of the League of the Students Organizations and Federation of Student Governments. Some faculty also extended their help through the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and some local radio stations.

“This little amount of money is nothing compared to what the people suffered in Tacloban City. But still, it is better to give than to receive,” Villagonzalo said.

Moreover, the College of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences Dean Dalisay Dumalag, said the preparation of the residents for the coming of Yolanda was good enough, but the unexpected phenomenon made them suffer. “We cannot anticipate that the water comes from both sides of the typhoon together with strong wind and waves that destroyed most part of eastern region,” she said.

College of Criminal Justice Education Dean Armando Alviola, said the action of the national government in giving relief goods and rehabilition efforts on typhoon-hit areas is commendable. “The different government agencies are fully mobilized to do their part.

Asked for his advice to Norsunians in case another typhoon comes, he said the people must follow authorities’ directives to minimize, if not avoid

Yolanda’s Damages. (Courtesy of Google images.)

casualties and damages. “Let us not underestimate nature’s wrath Yolanda’s onslaught should always serve as lesson on how to face calamities in the future,” he said.

Assistant Director of Quality Assurance Management Center and Bachelor of Elementary Education

Program Chair Cesar Estrope furthermore, said the College of Education extended help to the victims in Samar and Leyte through the donations of students and faculty.

College of Industrial Technology Assistant Dean Jose Guiuan told The NORSUnian, the destruction of

properties the super typhoon in of Samar and Leyte was horrible and unexpected. “People were not really prepared for the calamity although they said that they were, but considering the strong wind and huge waves [storm surges] that hit them, they were not

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FSG, LSO extend aid Real appoints Alviola new CCJE dean to Yolanda victims

By Kimberly Rose Lumaya

By Everon Joy P. Catanus and Kleine Jun Ontolan

NEGROS ORIENTAL State University-Federation of Student Government (FSG) and League of Student Organization (LSO) took part in giving relief goods to the victims of the super typhoon Yolanda.

FSG President Norelyn Talorete said they gave some relief goods to the victims. She said they have donated goods to the victims already even after Yolanda has left the country. “We are doing this in cooperation with the Presidents of all external campuses who aim to help the victims of the typhoon,” she said.

She said she planned to use some amount from the Student Government Fund and the proceeds of the Mr. and Ms. NORSU 2014 to help the victims.

“In line with assisting the victims, I am planning to get 10 pesos per student, but this will be from the SG collections that the students had paid. And also, I

am planning to use the proceeds of our Mr. and Ms. NORSU, of course to help na pud sa mga affected sa typhoon. This money will be used to buy all the needed necessities of the victims such as food and personal needs,” she said.

Moreover League of Student Organizations President Vince Anthony Villanueva said they initiated a campaign that gathered water, medicine, clothing, and ready-to-eat foods.

“Wala ra mi nangayo ug monetary collection from students. If naa’y muhatag, then amu ra ipamalit ug pagkaon kay mao man gui kinahanglan sa mga victims as of the moment,” he said.

There were also some organizations who gave donation. These were the Akhro, Josma, Kabilin Band, and all organizations in Engineering. Some colleges of NORSU also helped in donating relief goods.

Students react Second year Computer Science

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Donations for the Yolanda Victims

THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 98 Series of 2013, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) President Don Vicente Real has appointed Dr. Armando Alviola as the new dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) effective November 1, 2013 after acting Dean Dr. Noel Marjon Yasi resigned.

Alviola is a registered Criminologist and Professional Teacher. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Diploma in Professional Education at Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC) now NORSU. He finished his Master of Science in Criminology, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management and Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology degrees in the Philippine College of Criminology at Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Furthermore, Alviola has served

Northwest Samar State University as the Chairman of the Criminology Department from November 2005 to May 2013. By June 2013, he transferred to NORSU to teach full time and eventually became the new dean of said college.

In an interview with The NORSUnian, Alviola said he is grateful to the NORSU administration especially to Dr. Real for entrusting him the deanship position.

“I know that with this significant position comes huge responsibility; this I will carry out in my capacity as designated head of office. May the NORSU Administration continue to support us in all our endeavors,”Alviola said.

The new dean as he assumes office said “Since we are just starting as a college and we have just moved from Main Campus I to Main Campus II, nothing much can be expected

Dr. Armando Alviola during this transition period. All I’m hoping is for everybody to contribute constructively, to cooperate as we strive to be a separate college.”

He said he will do his best to give the best quality education the CCJE students deserve with the help of the NORSU administration.

REAL APPOINTS ALVIOLA... page 3

DOST provides STARBOOKS at NORSU Library The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) presented Negros Oriental State University with a digital portal known as the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station or STARBOOKS that allow users access to more than 11,000 reference materials for free. The DOST launched the digital library kiosks on November 7, 2013 at the university library.

STARBOOKS is the first Philippine Science Digital Library developed by DOST- Science and Technology Information Institute (STII). It contains thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats like text, video, and audio. These resources are placed in specially designed “pods” set in a user-friendly interface.

In an interview, Science Research Specialist II and Administration Coordinator of STARBOOKS Annie Lyn D. Bacani pointed out that their main objective is to maximize the use of science and technology materials maintained at the STII Library by making them available to the general public. “Before, we only intend STARBOOKS to serve as information access

portals in key areas in the country but now, we want every barangay to have an access on STARBOOKS”, Bacani said.

As of the present, DOST has already provided 190 STARBOOKS sites in the country. These include local government institutions, non-government organizations, and educational institutions. “We are really encouraging local government units to avail since this is just for free”, Bacani added.

Bacani said that two of the important purposes of STARBOOKS are to create interest in the field of Science and Technology, which may increase the number of Filipinos enrolling in science and technology courses and to inspire one’s capacity for entrepreneurship and research for socio?economic development.

University Librarian Pablita E. Munar expressed her gratitude for the DOST project. “It is really helpful to the students that we have now digital library kiosks.

Most importantly, the information provided are accurate and updated especially in the field of science and technology”, Munar said. BY NORSU IPO

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Embracing the trend The sense of being in line with the modern trend shows that one is embracing modernization and advancement. It pave ways toward adaptation of global standards and practices.

In Negros Oriental State University, modernization is taken in many ways. One of these is the implementation of additional Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) subjects in the curricula of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programs effective this school year.

This is in accordance to the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order No. 34, Series of 2012.

The subjects that were added to the BSBA program are Business Communications, Service Culture (SERV 100), Principles of Systems Thinking, and Fundamentals of BPO 1 and 2 (BPO 101 and BPO 102). Meanwhile, for the BSInT and BSCS offerings, Business Correspondence (English 128), System 100, SERV 100, BPO 101 and BPO 102 were added.

These additional subjects for the specified courses could be considered ‘assets’ that can help increase the employment rate of the graduates. These could help the graduates obtain expertise which is necessary for career development in the BPO industries in the country and abroad.

In our country where BPO companies had already established a stable abode in the economy, it’s good to know that the graduates of NORSU are already skilled enough to handle the tasks which are highly in-demand nowadays. And these are due to the acquisition of proper knowledge from following modern trends.

The revision of curricula of some courses that have been implemented by CHED and duly followed by NORSU would be a great help not only to the graduates but also to our nation. Moreso, it lessens the unemployed or jobless people for the past years. It encourages other nations to invest in the BPO companies in the country that will boost our country’s economy.

With this, we think we need to embrace this modern trend. However, we must not forget the industry which is very appropriate to our healthy-soiled environment—the agriculture industry.

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Shakers and shapers Shakers and shapers. These are the two simple words I can associate to typhoon Yolanda that hit us and claimed thousands of lives lately. The picture of a father who was carrying his daughter’s dead body because of Yolanda was still clear in my mind. His being a father was tested – his faith and strong determination that his daughter had to die for it; he was tested how long he can endure and withstand confrontations that ostensibly shook his existence.

Such were my analyses of the scenario. It made me weeks to find the logic behind the picture and it was only yesterday I found the answer. I came to realize that the disasters that shook us this year even before Yolanda came are meant to be ‘shapers’ in our life. These calamities and

Invoking the right Most of us, especially the concerned citizens of the country, are very interested when it comes to the matters involving the use of the country’s piggy bank by the elected politicians and appointed national officers.

Just early November, we have witnessed the hearing of the so-called “Pork Barrel Queen”, Janet Lim-Napoles with the national lawmakers and press media.

Every once in a while, it has been regularly flashed on our television screens the things that happened inside the Senate. If you are one of the viewers during that time, then you might feel the same disappointment and disgust that others probably felt. You might also say “Napoles should have been like Honesto so that is if she answered untruthful facts, her nose would become swollen and reddish.” This is if you know what I mean.

To refresh some of the scenarios in the Senate, Napoles had been asked and interrogated by some of the prominent senators and lawmakers. Giving you an image, she was most likely having lined-up interviews with employers of the company like she’s applying for a job. But the difference is, she only answered the questions of the senators most likely with “Hindi po totoo.”, “Nagsisinungaling po siya.”, “Hindi ko po alam.”, “Hindi ko po matandaan.” and other denial statements to quote.

More so, Napoles frequently ‘invoked her right against self-incrimination’ especially when she was asked questions regarding the identities of “Pogi”,

other forms of natural disasters are meant to be ‘shakers’ in life so that may be able to remember limitations.

In the entirety of our existence we have been living the life we wanted. We don’t mind we broke God’s decrees. We became greedy and learned to love the world. We oppressed other people in many ways. We became negligent and tenacious.

We became indolent in many things and deviated our parents’ commandments. And above all, we became forgetful of the Lord’s simple request– to love Him before anything else.

The world offers variety of sweetness we have loved the most. Many of us chose worldly desires – we go night out with our peers, we jammed with friends in whatever capacity we can, we became lascivious and do many foolish things. And I personally admit I am not exempted of these.

And so catastrophes and upheavals are meant to happen.

These are ‘shakers’ meant to remind us of the things we need to do in accordance to His perfect will. Shakers are made to make us think every decision we make, if taken as a joke, could result to huge devastation and fatal reality.

So, while we still have the chance to live life in its best, we have to make wise decisions so that we may not regret in the end. Take these ‘shakers’ in life and make it your ‘shaper’ that will direct your path to success. These maybe signs of the Lord’s second coming. We will condemned to hell or go to heaven when we die today or tomorrow but are you ready of your salvation? You decide!

If you have comments or suggestions to this article, please contact the author at jsdolia@gmail.com.

“Tanda” and “Sexy”, the persons who are accused to be involved in the multibillion fund scam.

To give others a background on what the invocation of “right against self-incrimination” means, it’s written in the Philippine Constitution of 1987 Article 3 Section 17 that “No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.”

This is limited to a prohibition against compulsory testimonial incrimination like extricating from defendant’s own lips, against his will and an admission of his guilt.

With this so-called ‘right against self-incrimination’, the revelations of truth from the accused person are mightily concealed and protected even if he or she really knows the truth behind every lie. He or she may probably solve the problem the country is currently facing.

In the case of Napoles, this right has been improperly used. Almost everyone knows that she can use her mouth or index finger to point out the bigwigs involved in the scam or even its mastermind. However, she denied and preferred to invoke her right against self-incrimination.

Come to think of this, what a chaotic world it would be if all the persons are allowed to use this kind of right.

Let’s take the following instances if we’re going to apply these in our daily lives.

If you’re caught by your teacher cheating, then you can answer “I invoke my right against self-incrimination.” Since your teacher cannot force you to tell the truth, you are brought to the school’s guidance counselor. You are being interrogated however you still insist to invoke the same right. Thus, the guidance counselor has nothing to do but to release you since you can’t give any true answers.

These examples may seem to be exaggerated but is this the kind of society we want to have? We all know that every people, in case of accusation, can freely claim his or her right against self-incrimination but the person using this should also consider some limitations. If everyone will remain silent, then what is justice for? What the word “truth” might mean to all of us? If everyone will take their right against self-incrimination for granted, then we can conclude that the number of criminal cases will increase unconsciously.

I welcome comments, suggestions or reactions. Just contact me at arieldizon8@gmail.com.

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word “stress” is written all over it.

Nevertheless, it is also expected to be a fun and worthwhile experience.

Aristotle, a famous Greek philosopher, believes “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

See? Even he thinks that education is indeed a bitter experience. Just imagine you being bombarded with different assignments, projects, and reports for almost our entire life. And just as soon as you finished one home work, another one comes into the picture. Nevertheless, the moment you begin to feel that ‘the end’ is drawing near, you start to feel anxious in being able to surpass this school year. You tend to be eager to graduate on time making sure that every single requirement is accomplished with flying colors. That’s what the 4th year Mass Communication students of State U are aiming for – to meet ALL requirements.

Just earlier the first semester, these would-be media practitioners had undergone their Internship as it is one of the very crucial requirements of college life. Well, just like other course requirements, it is inevitable that the

nothing compared to the in-depth interviews they had done during their Cebu journey. They used to just interview local officials, now they got the privilege The Journey to rub elbows with different celebrities in The Philippines has more or less the Kapuso Network. Of course, the usual than 40 Broadcasting Companies we-have-to-catch-up-with-the-deadline including the two most popular ones, modes of these soon-to-be enterprising the ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, journalists were turned on. The typical not to mention the local radio, printing timid yet artistic students even had the and television companies that also help opportunity to train as floor directors of make a name for the Philippines. some TV shows in GMA. Being able to Five of our Norsunian would-be- grab this once in a lifetime opportunity journalists who were fortunate enough of getting hired for internship in GMA; to step into the premises of the Global and I mean, the GMA is really something Media Arts (GMA) Network in one of these Mass Communicators can treasure its branches in the Queen City of the for a lifetime.

South were, Jazzie Ocao, Marry Cherry Deviating from GMA, two Mass Sanchez, Sherlyn Redungo, Cherlene Communication interns also Vidal, and Laurelie Villafuerte. The had the privilege to be GMA Network, being one of the two trained in Radio Mindanao major television and radio networks in the Network or the RMN, Philippines, is laden with opportunities the largest radio station that continue to open their doors to in the Philippines with those who are willing to enter into almost 60 companythe field of broadcasting owned AM and FM both in TV and radio. radio stations spread out As expected, our interns in the country including from the Kapuso Network Bacolod City, where had their buckets filled Kris Ina Gentoleo and Antosada with teachings from their Helene Brain Burgos advisers from the network itself. The had their internship. The two fluent in Kapuso Network, being a vast arena of speaking Bacolod City’s native tongue, global media arts (as its name implies), Ilonggo, mastered their field in writing provided our Norsunian interns with great news articles and radio scripts using the learning experiences. All of them got the said local language. They’ve had the opportunity to go beyond the norms of opportunity to be able to cover for the school work. election period since during that time, The usual casual interviews were the May 2013 Election was ongoing.

CED stages variety show

Mass Comm Interns

Vis-à-vis writing scripts and news in the dialect, these two are already experts.

Little did they know that in the course of their training, they would be given the chance to act as the typical Disk Jockeys in FM stations, in giving pieces of advice to the letter senders in one of the segments of RMN. Thinking before that there was a remote chance for them to be DJs, they grabbed the opportunity and eventually loved it. They were good in their advice-giving and in fact could already take Maria Maldita’s or perhaps Rico Panero’s place in Dumaguete City’s Yes FM. Needless to say, these students hardly even wanted to go home since they have come to love the place, the people, and the things they did.

More of NORSU’s Mass Com interns opted to have their on-the-Job training here in Dumaguete City. Evangeli Anne Gonzales, together with Tiffany Acosta and Maribel Llena, chose to have their internship at The Negros Chronicle, a leading newspaper in Dumaguete City.

It just so happened that the owner of

the publication also has his own radio station, Bai Radio. This means that their journey will revolve around radio and newspaper which also means that their writing and radio broadcasting prowess will most likely be enhanced. These Mass Com students also had the opportunity to cover the May 2013 Election. During that period of time, these three have attended forums and press conferences from which they get their stories to be published and aired on radio.

Since they focused on the local events, two other interns, Jela Mae Ruales and Christine Antosada, from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), ran around almost the same circles with them. And since it was the election period, the President of the Philippines, Benigno Simeon “PNoy” Aquino III, had a campaign rally for the Liberal Party (a political party) at the Quezon Park to which the five Mass Com students attended. Different local and national officials were present.

Correspondence (English 128), SERV 100, BPO 101 and BPO 102 subjects were added to BSInT and BSCS programs.

The development is mandated

by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2012.

University Registrar Reymil Cadapan, said all regular third year students taking up the said courses shall take up those new subjects as stipulated in the revised curricula.

“Majority of the BSBA students already took the subjects during the first semester. And as to those who did not follow what was instructed will have to overload again this semester since they are already left behind.”

Cadapan said.

Students commend A junior BSInT student, Rodrigo Vallega, said the additional BPO subjects would help enhance their skills. “Para nako ok lang siya kay it’s part of the curriculum man pud. Besides, it will help us enhance our skills and capabilities to communicate to others and it’s also one way of practicing our skills in oral communication in order to build rapport,” he said.

Moreover, Divina Ramos, a Computer Science student said “Nice siya kay this adding of subjects could actually help us students enhance our knowledge in the field of BPO industry, since mao man jud nay trending karon panahona and it’s a growing industry.”

BPO subjects added to BSBA, BSInt, BSCS programs

By Richel Mae F. Dennison

Breath taking performance! College of Education students perform an own composition song that wowed Norsunians during the fund raising variety show. The said event was held at NORSU sports and cultural complex. (Photo By: Kendrex B.Pael)

By Everon Joy P. Catanus and Niña Marie T. Pino

WITH THE COMBINED efforts of the faculty and staff of the College of Education (CED) and the department of Physical Education, CED has successfully staged a Variety Show which was themed “September Fools: A night to remember” that accumulated an amount of P113, 414.25 for the college’s future accreditation.

CED faculty Dr. Eugene Calingacion, one of the faculty – performers, in behalf of the college dean, admitted that they never expected to generate such amount considering the financial and time constraints. Calingacion said this is a good manifestation of Dr. Libertine De Guzman’s administration as a newlydean.

Calingacion said “It was done in between the conduct of regular classes and accreditation. The success of the show reflects the spirit of unity which binds the faculty and students at the College of Education together.”

CED Governor Harold Pelaez, when asked for his reaction about the staging of the said activity, said the variety show was made successful to fund the considerable number of accreditations of the college for Level III status scheduled on January or February, 2014.

Pelaez said, “Since wala man nagpabayad ang college ug accreditation fund, mao na lang

ni among gibuhat.” He said, “Sa tickets, nagpabayad mi ug 30 pesos per ticket. Para sa Education students, required sila mu palit ug 2 tickets kay considered sold na man siya.”

The college governor expressed his happiness despite of the lack of preparations. He said, “Among expectations ato kay basin nya ug magkayagaw, basig dili ma-satisfy ang mga viewers. So what we did was that, we just made the most out of it kay ang expectations sa mga tawo, once naay show ang CED, it will be a big BANG. So happy ra pud mi nga na-realized ‘to.”

Norsunians commend Some instructors said the Variety Show served a good venue for the students and teachers in the College of Education to stage a unified performance aside from a usual classroom-teaching.

Freshmen General Curriculum student, Peter John Ingo, said “Maka convince jud ang CED. Sa akong nakita, murag gaingon sila nga tsada jud ang CED. Katong ga kanta, murag na bored kog gamay, but katong mga teachers, tsada jud kaayo sila lantawon.”

Moreover, Sharon Deniega, a sophomore Secondary student, said “Relax jud mi at first but nashock mi katong nag-present na ang faculty. Makaingon gyud ko nga dili ra diay pagtudlo ilang nabal-an but sa pagsayaw ug pagkanta pud. Worth it jud among gibayad. “

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TO INCREASE THE employment rates of NORSU graduates, some Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) subjects were added to the curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSInT) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) this semester.

The subjects that are added to the BSBA program are Business Communications, Service Culture (SERV 100), Principles of Systems Thinking, and Fundamentals of BPO 1 and 2 (BPO 101 and BPO 102).

Moreover, System 100, Business

NORSU co-hosts 4th SUCFINEX Training Workshop a keynote address from Prof. Eddie Nuque, Assistant Secretary of the Executive Secretary and Head of the Performance-based Incentive System Task Force of the Office of the President of the Philippines. Part of the three-day affair include several training sessions that tackles SWOT Analysis, Decision Making Resistance to Change, Communicating Change Role Effectiveness and the development of an Action Plan by the

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE University is co-hosting the 4th Training-Workshop of the State Universities and Colleges Financial Executives, Incorporated (SUCFINEX) at the Hotel Essencia in Dumaguete City, Province of Negros Oriental.

With the theme Change Management Quality Assurance, the training workshop is scheduled on October 9-11, 2013. It features

participants from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) from across the country.

NORSU President Dr. Don Vicente C. Real, welcomed the participants, and assured them of the full support of the university in the success of the nation-wide activity.

There are over two hundred participants of the workshop, some of which hail as far as Sulu in the south and Ilocos in the north. By NORSU IPO

REAL APPOINTS ALVIOLA...from page 1

Alviola sets plans Dr. Alviola plans to construct the office of the College of Criminal Justice Education at the Main Campus II which was already realized this semester.

He said he plans to review the present CCJE curriculum to ensure that it is parallel with the local, regional and national goals, thus meeting the demands of the industry.

Moreover, the dean wishes to upgrade the instructional facilities and equipment such as the Criminology laboratory

and library and to grant the request of both the College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Agriculture and Forestry which is to have in-house teachers in general subjects like English, Math and Science.

Dr. Alviola also plans to continue exerting more efforts and support for the accreditation of the CCJE Program; to improve the educational profile of the faculty through continued professional development; and to intensify efforts towards enhancing the performance of graduates in the Licensure Examination for Criminologists.

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student, Nikki John Bayot, said he felt sad for the victims of typhoon Yolanda. “Makaguol jud kaayo ang nahitabo pero nalipay ra pud ko kay nagtabanganay tang tanan. Aside from that, nice kaayo and gihimu nga campaign

sa SG ug LSO kay misag gamay ra sila, ga care pa pud sila sa atong fellow brothers and sisters nga naapektuhan sa bagyo.”

Hannah Mae Locsin, third year BSBA student said “Napakita jud ang kindness sa mga Filipinos. I

commend all people who willingly helped jud. Maayo ra jud kaayo nga naa tay ingani nga trait.”

All donated goods were repacked at the Main Campus and were delivered to Iloilo, Cebu and Northern Negros.

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Carumbana receives 3rd Best Research Paper Award

By Richel Mae F. Dennison

DR. ESTHER CARUMBANA, Biology Department Head of NORSU, received the 3rd Best Research Paper Award from the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater (FIMFS) during its 45th Annual National Convention on Marine and Freshwater Sciences at the Legend Hotel, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines on October 16-18, 2013.

Of the fifteen vying researchers/ presentors, Dr. Carumbana successfully hurdled the 3rd place with her research paper entitled: “Fish Biodiversity in the Pagatban River, Negros Oriental, Philippines: After mining closure twenty-five years ago” that was funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) with P1.5 M covering one year period of study.

Dr. Carumbana’s research study

focused on how Pagatban River became polluted and how it recovered from pollution.

Asked how did the river become polluted, Dr. Carumbana said in an interview with The NORSUnian, that the pollution was caused by the effluents and chemicals released by the mining operation of the CDCP from 1979 to 1983. “Namatay ang tanang organisms sa river,” she said pointing out the dying Pagatban River during that time.

She said, “it was in 2010 about 25 years after mining closure that we tried to assess kung na-restore na ba ang quality niya [the river] from its polluted state and one of the indicators of the restoration of the water quality was kung meron na siyang isda.”

The department head also advised the aspiring researchers to “get involved in research activities both in school and in the community, especially on problems related to our environment.”

Meanwhile, garnering the first place was the researcher from Western Philippine University in Palawan who presented his study about the use of elasticity analysis on age-based matrix model in proposing measures for Trochus niloticus conservation.

The researcher from Central Luzon State University won the 2nd place who studied the profiling of tilapia grow-out aquaculture in Minalin, Pampanga based on management practices.

The said convention was participated in by researchers/ representatives from 27 State Universities and Colleges as well as private universities in the Philippines. Among them are Cebu Polytechnic University, Bohol Island State University, Mindanao State University (Iligan, Naawan and Marawi Campuses), Pangasinan State University, Tawi-tawi State University of Science and Technology,

NORSU joins prayer vigil vs. Pork Barrel

Dr. Esther Carumbana Cotabato Polytechnic State College, Eastern Samar State University, University of Eastern Philippines, Camiguin Polytechnic University, Palawan State University, Western Philippine University, University of San Carlos (Cebu) and Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro).

NEWSBIT CEA produces 5 mechanical engineers

By Jela Mae Ruales

THE NEGROS ORIENTAL State University–College of Engineering and Architecture (NORSU–CEA) has once again produced licensed mechanical engineers during the September 2013 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination (MELE).

Of the six Norsunian MELE examinees, five of them passed, giving NORSU an 83.33 percent passing mark as compared to the 68.87 percent national passing rate set by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The successful MELE passers are Noah Ausejo, Rommel Lito Nepalar, Jayson Patron, Russel Quitay and Richard Zamora.

The entire CEA family was delighted with the result since it tells that their college continues to produce hundreds of batches of licensed engineers.

PRC announced that 2, 201 passed out of the 3, 196 MELE takers held on September 22-23, 2013.

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really prepared. That is why many people lost their lives and properties.”

Guiuan said the students of the college contributed help, even in a little way to the victims of Yolanda, through giving clothes, cash and other goods. “In fact, Dr. Peter Dayot initiated a sort of a bank where we can deposit our used clothing and other necessities for the typhoon victims,” the assistant dean said.

Jeraldine Migallen, a sophomore Chemistry student, said she was terrified u p o n k n o w i n g t h a t Yo l a n d a w a s t h e

strongest typhoon recorded. She said, “We should be grateful that we are not one of the victims. We must help them [the victims] in some ways that we can because we are lucky enough to be safe.”

A n o t h e r, s e c o n d y e a r B i o l o g y student, Rocelle Leron said everyone should be prepared for anything that may happen. “God is the only one who knows everything. Let’s just consider the super typhoon as a great challenge to our country where our bayanihan [brotherhood] can be measured,” she ended.

The following are the registered NORSU Organizations for A.Y. 2013-2014 Responsible and Engaged. Through the active participation of NORSU in the prayer vigil for Pork Barrel, Norelyn Talorete (right), FSG President in NORSU, was one of the speakers of the event. (Photo by Kent Mapula)

By Dayanara G. Villlalon

Expressing the public’s deep resentment on the corruption brought by the Pork Barrel, the Makabayan Party list spearheaded an Inter-faith Prayer Vigil to abolish the politicians’ PDAF. Negros Oriental State University community and other universities and organizations in Dumaguete City showed its strong support through a prayer vigil at the NinoyAquino Freedom Park, Dumaguete City in September 2013.

Many students from NORSU, Foundation University, Silliman University, members of Protestant Community, catholic organizations, and youth organizations attended the said vigil.

In the vigil, different slogans were posted saying repeatedly the statements: “Ibasura ang Pork Barrel”, “Ang kwarta sa katawhan, dili para sa kawatan”, and “Wagtangon ang Pork Barrel.”

The vigil also highlighted the statements of support of some diverse speakers who come from the different affiliations. One of them is Syril Mapula, an FU faculty, who said “PDAF Pork Barrel must be erased totally and hopefully it will be heard by the government.”

Moreover, FU President Mira Sinco, an active Makabayan Party list member was quoted saying, “Bilang kabus, insult kaayo ni [Pork Barrel] para sa amo nga ga-antos sa kagrabeng kagutom samtang sila [politicians] ga-sige lang paburot sa ilang bulsa.”

Third year Business Administration students Lailyn Rivera and Rhea Carrisa Flores said the Pork Barrel given to the politicians must be stopped. They said, “As youth and future leaders, dapat wagtangon ning Pork Barrel and it would be better if ma-establish jud ang good governance among public leaders and officials.”

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There was DILG Secretary, Mar Roxas, Senator Frank Drilon, and many more. The Liberal Party’s rival, the United Nationalists Alliance (UNA), also had a press conference two days after the campaign rally wherein, the event was held together with excongressman, Herminio Teves’birthday celebration.

The event was even attended to by Marissa Sanchez, a comedienne. To sum it up, the event was lavish with festive mood.

Getting equipped for the “Real World” It is easy to say that schooling alone already gets one to where he wishes to be. It is also safe to say that the lessons, theories, and principles learned by the students can alone help in the employment arena; but’s that’s not true. Of course, it is in fact a big aiding factor that the lessons learned during college will be well-understood and very well-applied.; but how can one student apply the teachings hat his mentors in college have imparted if he doesn’t have enough experience in which he can apply all his? I mean, it would be useless if just by mere projects or assignments perceived to be difficult, a student already dives into the fact that these are rather strenuous and are more likely, the stressors to

a student’s life. I know you’d agree with me in this.

The bottom line is that every work that contributes to one’s stress has definitely a greater reason - TO HONE ONE’S PATIENCE, OPTIMISM, AND PERSEVERANCE. Needless to say, these core values must be instilled within the individual rather than these be taken lightly.

Remember, in the real world, there would no more be extensions to deadlines that have to be met.

There wouldn’t be any make-up tests or removal exams to make up for one’s incompetency in doing his work. It would always mean that if one FAILS, one is FIRED. It’s as simple as that. So, it is rather vital that even during the early stages of college, or even as early as high school, the student is already put into great stress because inevitably, GREATER stress awaits him in the employment arena. As what Benedict Hernandez, chairman of Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) executive committee, has emphasized in one of his forums held at Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), “Be grateful for your teachers who stress you out.” If I may add, stress is actually just a state of mind and if one gives in to it, HE WILL NOT SUCCEED.

ACADEMIC 1. Hospitality Management Society 2. Master Chef Club 3. Institute of Electronics Engineer of the Philippines (IECEP) 4. NORSU Psychology Society 5. BS Math Society 6. Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) 7. Computer Science Organization 8. Engineering and Architecture Students Society 9. Executive Associates for Gainful Livelihood Expertise Society (EAGLES) 10. Junior Office Systems Manager’s Association (JOSMA) 11. Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers 12. Information Technology Society 13. Geology Students Society 14. Junior Secretaries Association 15. Junior Philippine Pharmacists Association (JPPHA) 16. Crime Prevention Council 17. Norsunian Nursing Student Society 18. Euclidean Society 19. Machinist Student Society 20. MAPEH Club 21. SPED Youth Advocates 22. Geodetic Engineering Student Society 23. Life Science Society 24. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Students Society 25. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers 26. Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers 27. United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary 28. The Travel Society 29. Social Science Enthusiasts 30. Medical Dental Nursing Assistants Students Association 31. Mass Communicators Society 32. Association of Computer Engineering Strudents 33.Samahan ng mga Tagapagpalaganap ng Wikang Pilipino 34.Computer and Electronics Technology Society SPECIAL INTERESTS 1. Siquijorian Students Society (SSS) 2. Students Environmental Society (SES)

Mountaineering Club 3. Rotaract Club of Dumaguete East 4. Magdalo Para sa Pilipino 5. Red Cross Youth 6. NORSU King Hunters Club 7. World Collegiate Association for the Research Principles (W-CARP) 8. Costoque Mountaineers 9. Philippine Tiger Martial Arts 10. Kamituno Racing 11 Skip Dance Family 12. Screaming Eagle Association (SEA) 13. DOST SA NORSU 14. ZANORTE de DUMAGUETE 15. Animerian Society 16. Filipino Hipo Hop Society 17. DUMAA Eskrima 18. PDAF and CHED Scholars Organization (PACSO) RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 1. Youth With a Mission – Students Ministry 2. Firebrands Youth Organization 3. Student Movement For Christ International 4. Youth Alive Student Ministry 5. Ablazer International Campus Ministry 6. Kristianong Kabataan Para sa Bayan (KKB) Movement 7. Christian Brotherhood International 8. GCAMP (Grace Campus Ambassadors Ministries of the Philippines, Inc.) 9. Alight Campus Ministries 10. Catholic Faith Defenders 11. PSALM 12. United Church of Christ in the Philippines— Chistian Youth Fellowship (UCCP_CYF) 13. Campus Crusade for Christ 14. Youth for Christ Campus Based FRATERNITY/SORORITY 1. Societas Viri Scholasticorum Partiae 2. Alpha Kappa Rho 3. Kachinas Society 4. Alpha Sigma Phi/Gamma Omega Phi Sigma 5. Tau Gamma Phi 6. Seawolves 7. Black Mamba 8. GAMMA PHI SIGMA (THRIHEDRON) 9. Zeta Phi Omega 10. CRYSTALIAS