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YEY DESPITE THE DELAY. Norsunians flock the gymnasium as they visit booths showcased by the different student organizations as part of the League of Students Organization (LSO) Fun Day after being delayed due to the forecasted weather. Photo by John Earl F. Merlo

Eng’g dept hits 100% in MELE

Julius Joe T. Umbina

C o ll e g e o f Engineeringand Architecture (CEA) once again acquires a hundred percent rate with 17 passers in the August 2018 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination (MELE).

Negros Oriental State University’s engineering program ranked third in the highest number of takers with a hundred percent passing rate, out of 14 other universities.

Meanwhile, University of

the East-Manila came in first with 24 passers, followed by Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila with 21 passers.

Josef Vill Villanueva, CEA dean, commented that mechanical engineering is one the best engineering programs offered in the college and by the university.

“We are always hoping and praying that we’ll maintain the hundred percent. Last year we were not able to get the hundred percent, but is always above the national passing,” Villanueva said.

The 17 Norsunian passers are: Engr. James Hermo Bansuela; Engr.

Ruigen Bungcasan; Engr.

Andy Dela Peña, Jr.; Engr. JL Vinz Kenny Duran; Engr. James Brett Cubalan; Engr. Maria Villa Ana Fabe; Engr. Gyhan Kloss Flores; Engr. Shiela Mae Guad; Engr. Gerry Lindayao, Jr.; Engr. Jessie Temothy Olasiman; Engr.

Camela Christy Olis; Engr. Rejean Patajo; Engr. Mae Therese Quilingin; Engr. Faye Marie Sojor; Engr. Jason Somoza; Engr. Jason Solamillo; and,

Engr. Jeraldyn Talorete.

Furthermore, Faye Sojor, one of the passers said, “Until today, di japon ko katoo nga nakapasar ko. Every morning, I still visit PRC [Professional Regulation Commission] website to confirm na di siya dream, na tinuod jod nga engineer na mi sa akong mga classmates.”

Sojor also shared their routine during their fourmonth review; studying in the morning, attending the review class in the afternoon, and studying again in the evening.

Zero waste youth union re-echoed

REYCHEMVER C. CREDO

September 7 - If you are not for zero waste, how much waste are you for?

In consonance with the Zero Waste Youth Convergence on January 16 at Foundation University (FU), three youth leaders retold platforms to sustain and deliver the concept

of zero waste.

Attended by 67 students in Dumaguete campus II, the meeting was spearheaded by the Geodetic Engineering Students Society (GESS) with Wayne Banaybanay and Princess Khent Biloy as core advocates.

“Zero Waste is a goal that is both pragmatic and visionary to guide people to emulate

sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are resources for other use,” Banaybanay, being the first speaker, opened.

He furthered, “Realizing it will eliminate all discharges to land, water, or air that may be a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.”

Pursuant to Republic Act

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, matagumpay na ipinagdiwang

Photo by Harvey M. Iquio

REAN JANE D. ESCABARTE

CONTINUING THE TRADITION. Students of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) participated the different activities during the CAS Fun Day organized by the CAS Student Government, September 7.

9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 is a zero-waste advocacy signed in 2014 by Former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III below Proclamation No. 760 which focused on movements where youth can adhere to attain a ‘walay usik’ community.

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Sa temang ‘Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik’, matagumpay na idinaos ng Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) ang kulminasyon ng taunang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa noong ika31 ng Agosto.

Pinangunahan ng Departamento ng Filipino at Banyagang Wika ang matagumpay na kulminasyon, sa pamumuno ni Dr. Catherine

Eliaga kasama ang lahat ng mga guro at mga estudyanteng nagpapakadalubhasa sa asignaturang Filipino.

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2 Norsunians win int’l essay tilt

NORSU PRIDE. Junerey Garilao (left) and Wayne Banaybanay (right) hold the national flag as tribute to their success in the Asia-Region Essay Competition in Singapore. Photo from Junerey Garilao’s Facebook Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Journeyingto Singapore, two Norsunians won as overall winner in the Asia-Region Essay Competition (Tertiary/Adult Category) in the Norsunians Junerey Garilao, Early Childhood Education student, and Wayne Banaybanay, Geodetic Engineering student,

won 1st place followed by Japan, Singapore at 3rd place, Indonesia at 4th place, then Malaysia at 5th place.

“No, not at all actually, but we were happy that we weren’t last,” Banaybanay said.

“When the fifth place was called [representative from Malaysia], we were very proud na.”

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7 new orgs registered in LSO Julius Joe T. Umbina

League of Student Organizations (LSO) has recognized seven newly registered official organizations in the university, school year 2018-2019.

The seven new organizations are composed of three factions; one in fraternity, one in religious, and five in special interest.

Among the new organizations are Interminably Undeniable, KAIROS Student Movement,

Enfantus du Mékong, Heartfelt Society, Kamituno Racing, Red Cross Youth, and Sibugaynong Norsunian, respectively.

Camille Dawn Torres, president of Red Cross Youth explained, “Red Cross Youth does not only participate in humanitarian activities but also this organization helps build good leaders. It could also be a channel for the youth to use their energy to something worthwhile by reaching out to the people of the community.”

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EDITORYAL

Birong hindi biro

Bilang pagtugon sa impormasyon na inilabas ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na ang Davao ang may pinakamataas na record ng rape cases sa bansa sa taong 2018 (2nd Quarter) noong ika-30 ng Agosto sa mismong siyudad ng Davao, binulalas ni President Duterte ang birong kaya maraming ganitong kaso sa naturang siyudad ay dahil sa ‘mga magagandang babaeng’ makikita sa lugar.

Matatandaang hindi ito ang unang biro ukol sa panggagahasa.

Sa kanya pa lamang pangangampanya ay binatikos na dahil sa sinabi niya ukol sa mga gumahasa sa isang foreign missionary noong 1989 at ang biro niya noong Mayo nakaraang taon na ang mga sundalo ay maaaring gumahasa ng tatlong babae, ayon sa inquirer.net.

Ang pangulo ay ang tinitingalang lider ng isang bansa kung kaya’t inaasahan na siya’y dapat lamang na magtaglay ng pormal na paguugali at mga pagwika. Dapat siya’y mayroong paggalang sa kapwa at higit sa lahat, sa mga babae na siyang naging paksa ng kanyang mga biro. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas na ang ating bansa ay nagpapanatili ng isang konserbatibong kultura kung saan ang mga babae ay iginagalang sapagkat binubuo nila ang malaking bahagi ng workforce ng ating bansa at sila rin ang siyang ilaw ng pamilyang Pilipino.

Maaaring isipin ng mga mamamayan ng ibang bansa na ang mga birong tulad nito ay katanggap-tanggap. Ito nga ay birong lamang, ngunit hindi dapat nating hayaan na maging isang magpaghintulot ng mga birong sekswal.

Sa mga tagasuporta naman ng pangulo, hindi naman isinasawalang bahala ng mga mamamayan ang mga planong dapat ipagpunyagi, ngunit sa anumang pagkakataon, tayo man ay nakaupo sa mataas na posisyon ng bayan— paaralan at ibang sektor at grupo, likas sa atin bilang mga tao ang paglagay ng guhit ng limitasyon.

Responsibilidad natin ang bawat aksyon na ating gagawin at mga salitang ating bibigkasin. Minsan, kailangan nating suriin ang bawat ideya na gustong idaan sa katatawanan— dahil may mga biro talagang hindi biro.

Lisod dagay

Throwing garbage seems easy and I think segregating it properly might not be that of a burden, too. But why is it that whenever I pass by garbage containers inside the campus (or even across the city), plastic and paper always seem to be much of a pair?

Even though these garbage receptacles have signs indicating the specified trash to be placed in – biodegradable, nonbiodegradable, and hazardous

– these still get disobeyed. Other signs even have vernacular translations for everyone to understand, but this simple task is not realized (and if it is, with little to no progress). And to think that you need not a dictionary to comprehend these words, there is still improper disposal of waste. Through this, it is merely an evidence that one cannot understand simple instructions and follow plain orders. Haven’t you thought of that?

Is Duma still safe?

Dumaguete City is dubbed as the City of Gentle People. Through the years, it has shown great progress – from the new buildings that have been built, the growing number of tourists visiting, and the unique delicacies – and is now popular not only to the locals but also to foreign people.

Certainly that with progress, there would also be problems that come with

it— the everyday traffic jam brought by the on-going reconstruction of new Banica bridge and the growing number of cars, trucks, tricycles, and motorcycles, the continuing irresponsible disposal of waste, the drastic water and air pollution, and most especially, the alarming growth of crime rates.

As I walk my way to NORSU along the pavements of the busy streets of

“As long as we throw it in the garbage bins, then what’s the deal?” you might persist. Well, that is good rather than throwing it under the tree, but on the other hand, it just shows the lack of discipline and understanding.

It is obvious that by simply not throwing the garbage to where it is supposed to be is quite a display of the incapacity to control yourself.

It is a very dismaying fact that we can see bins intended for biodegradables having plastic bottles and cups inside. This is a representation that the students (and some staff members) having been learning inside the walls of the university but have not used the knowledge well.

We are very careful in following our teachers’ instructions, yet we cannot abide to simple waste segregation?

Segregating garbage is easy and is very beneficial to the environment. By disposing our waste properly, we can give a helping hand to nature, to the garbage collectors, and promote

our health safety. It may be a simple deed, but it can create great impact to the condition of the environment that is rapidly declining.

We are students who have already acquired the basics in following instructions. We already possess the ability to understand and comprehend.

May we use these abilities to abide this simple instruction of segregating our waste properly by placing our trash to the proper containers.

Let us take part in saving the environment. Let us lend our hand and be the instruments of change. This is plain and simple, and I know that we can do it. Throwing our trash properly will not cost us that much of energy, but it can give a positive effect to the environment. We should instill discipline within ourselves and show that we are educated. Discipline yourself and be a catalyst of change for the welfare of the world.

Dumaguete City, I asked myself this question, “Is Dumaguete City still safe?”

On the previous year, 2017, it was reported that crime in Dumaguete dropped compared to 2016. However, this year, there were reported shooting incidents around the city— one of these is the shooting of the local radio broadcaster, Edmund Sestoso, and some of the shooting cases are still unresolved.

Earlier this year, a shooting incident had happened in one of the barangays within the city of where an alleged drug pusher was shot dead early in the morning and the perpetrators were still on the loose.

Same fate had happened to a businessman who had received at least three gunshot wounds, though the crime scene had been recorded by a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), the footage is in low quality so it is frankly at par to being useless.

Another incident had happened beside Negros Oriental University (NORSU) Dumaguete campus I, along Cervantes Street, where the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Can we still safely enjoy the food sold along the Rizal Boulevard and not fear for our lives thinking that there may be someone who would surprisingly aim and fire his or her guns at us? Can we still walk our way to different establishments in Dumaguete without fearing for our safety?

Can girls still walk outside without the fear of getting raped or harassed?

It has been claimed that Dumaguete City is still safe and a good place to settle in, to unwind and to discover yet the number of cri mes still arise fear for other people.

Yes, the numbers have dropped but why are some people scared of their safety?

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Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Photo by John Earl F. Merto

September 13 — The discussions on Senator Antonio Trillianes IV’s amnesty revocation continued in the Dumaguete City Hall session with the visit of Department of Justice (DOJ) undersecretary.

Recently appointed DOJ usec. Markk Perete accepted the courtesy call from city mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo on behalf of DOJ secretary Menardo Guevarra and is the second one this September.

“The reason why Senator Trillianes remains in the senate is because of the collegial decision of the members of the senate of not [to] call out any arrest within senate ground,” Perete said regarding Trillianes’ living in the senate.

Additionally, he mentioned that the proclamation by the president requires the arrest to be in accordance with what is lawful, thus, the law enforcers are awaiting a warrant of arrest for Trillianes.

To note, President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation No. 572 s., 2018 revoking the amnesty given to

Trillianes in 2011 after his huge involvement in the Oakwood Mutiny (2003) and Malacañan Peninsula.

The undersecretary also cited that the amnesty case is “a case no one has ever thought of ” would transpire; also, he commented that Trillianes can ask for clemency from the president.

On the other hand, he also spoke with regard to public service as he is the second guest speaker to be invited to a courtesy call this month’s observation of after solicitor general Jose Calida.

“Reforms in the department are being implemented by this administration,” Perete shared about prosecutors engaging in illegal activities and added, “Call individuals who are incompetent and have the right model compass to join the government whatever it is, I have no doubt that we can address the inequities.”

“To make them wait much longer is a dereliction of our duty to the Divine, to our countrymen, and to the national whom we pledged to serve,” Perete ended.

OVERALL CHAMPION. Representing the geology department, Karen Tumigao and Brenthone Vasquez wins the Mister and Miss CAS 2018.

CAS Day ‘18 champ is GSS

Faith Jessica E. Alejano

September 7 Geology Student Society (GSS) is the overall champion during the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Fun Day 2018.

Brenthone John Vasquez and Karen Tumigao will represent CAS in the university pageantry in November.

Meanwhile, in the literary competitions, Ralph Tenido champed in Oration; John Mos (Please confirm his name) in Spoken Poetry; Xyrelle Villacote in Extemporaneous Speech; and, John Michael Ausejo in Photography.

Their chess team (women category), Poster Making, and Amazing Race also came in first.

“We had plans to bring back 7 NEW / from page 1 which inspired me a lot. It made me think why not extend my passion to the students of NORSU and by that I would discover other student’s interest for humanity as well,” Torres furthered.

Meanwhile, Rico Tomimbang Jr., Special Interest Representative, explained every organization has to register per school year because the requirements are not stipulated

the momentum that we lost so we were very delighted and proud at the same time that we hailed as champion," Ausejo said.

CAS societies that participated the events are Computer Science Organization, Mass Communicators Society, NORSU Chemical Society, Life Science Society, BS Math Society, Social Science Society, Information Technology Organization and Psychology Society.

Armie Je Anlap, GSS president, said, “Through proper designation of work to your officers and members, the outcome of it will surely be a successful one.

And I believe that because of the cooperation and unity of all the Geology Students Society members everything became memorable and triumphant.” in the constitution but rather depend on the current administration of the LSO. “Like for example, karon na year na-add ang trash bin.

Naa siyay mga ing-ana nga changes. So far karon nga year, daghan jud siyag na-change [requirements],” Tomimbang said.

There are 83 registered official organizations in NORSU.

TURN THAT PUNK ON! Norsunians rocking the punk theme during the 2018 Pagsinati-ay held at NORSU Dumaguete campus I Sports and Cultural Complex, organized by the NORSU FSG.

Photo by John Earl F. Merto

More on amnesty with DOJ Usec in Dgte

Nursing faculty attend int’l conference Karah Jane B. Sarita

Eightnursing faculty and dean from the College of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) attended the 2nd Sigma Asia Region Conference at Bethel Guest House, Dumaguete City on August 20-21.

As members of Psi Beta (Philippine Chapter), Dalisay Dumalag, CNPAHS Dean, Paulina Emelina, Susan Lyn Uy, Christine Dela Peña, Dove Christian Sumagang, Kathyrence Academia, Novalisa Lim, and Marie Sue Cual were 2 NORSUNIANS / from page 1 Garilao and Banaybanay are the only undergraduates to give an oral presentation on September 22; the piece is entitled “In the Greater Scheme of Things.”

“We want to establish the relationship between the universe to man, the man with himself, the man to society, and the man back to the universe,” Banaybanay explained.

The essay is inspired by a fourcanvass-one-painting that Garilao possessed a copy of. “Galantaw ra ZERO / from page 1 compared sa mga gulang na.

Kitay stepping stone towards ultimate progress,” Biloy stressed while imparting her talk on garbage and solid waste pollution.

In contrast, forbes.com revealed that as of April 2018 Asian states surpassed as dumper of plastics in the ocean where Philippines ranked as world’s third largest BUWAN / from page 1 Ayon kay Eliaga sa isang panayam ng The NORSUnian (TN), mahalaga ang paggunita sa wikang pambansa dahil ito ay simbolo ng ating pagkakakilanlan bilang mga Pilipino.

“Ang pagkakaroon ng pagdiriwang na ganito o kulminasyon ng buwan ng wikang pambansa ay pagpapakita na mahal natin ang ating wika,” dagdag pa niya.

Ayon naman kay Arcemie Aguaviva, isang estudyante na nagpapakadalubhasa sa asignaturang Filipino at

present in the conference.

Members of Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) and Sigma from Philippines, Korea, Japan, Hongkong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore also joined the event.

With the theme, “Bridging the Gap in Nursing Education and Practice through Research, Innovation and Collaboration,” the conference’s objective is to narrow nursing education and practice gap, to share research findings and educational innovations, and to strengthen regional unity and collaboration.

The event held sessions on nursing education, experience of nurses in the practice setting, issues in adult health, women and child health, caring for older people, mental health, health equity and public health, issues in nursing practice, and nurses’ health and workplace.

Some of the speakers were Jean Yan, former World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist for nursing and midwifery and Glenda Arquiza, Philippines’s Board of Nursing chair.

Hsien-Hsien Chiang, Institute of Clinical Nursing, National Yang-Ming University

professor and Dr. Claudia Lai, Center for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University honorary professor and founding director also gave addresses.

According to Dumalag, being part of Psi Beta provides a lot of privileges, such as being given scholarships, and being able to attend seminars all over the world.

“It was really a very fruitful one,” Dumalag said.

The event was hosted

by Sigma Global Nursing Experience and Psi Beta Chapter.

ko sige aning drawing,” he shared.

“In the greater scheme of things, there is whole lot of meaning than just being in the micro level,” Banaybanay added referring to the artwork as a metaphor.

Initially, their essay was chosen among the top five submissions invited for a personal oral presentation as part of the judging.

“I was invited by Dr. Estrope.

Well, I was reading the guidelines

and I found out that pwede duha and that time I was very busy so I tapped for a partner,” Garilao narrated when they began to join.

College of Education Faculty Dr. Ceasar Estrope congratulated both students through a social media update saying, “Like the humble personalities of these young Norsunians, you have shared your smart contributions of the Synthesis of Science and Spirituality.”

The conference had other

events like roundtable discussion, seminars, book launch, multicultural performances, presentations and local delicacies but the essay contest was a first time.

To note, it aims to raise awareness of and involve the younger generation on the synthesis of science and spirituality and its role in creating peace and harmony in Singapore and the South East Asia Region.

next to Indonesia and China respectively.

Generating 35,000 tons daily, Banaybanay cared pointing, “Since we’re depressed in land, sa ocean napod? Existence is constant but it’s our choices that make the difference.”

Meanwhile, participants of the said program also took part in an activity called eco-

innovations where some shared optimistic ideas opposing the use of plastics and other wastes.

“It’s called PM (personal message) Receipt, which instead of issuing a receipt especially in the malls, why not ‘pm’ the receipt itself, less paper (waste) pa,” one of them humorously presented.

Aftermath of the activity granted best proposals with

giveaways like starter eco-bag, eco-utensils, bamboo straw and bamboo toothbrush by Novo Hotel, specialized shirt, and certificates to all the partakers.

Remarkably, the real highlight was to constantly encourage the youth to be zero-waste leaders where one can educate communities to refrain seafood from becoming garbage-flavored.

kampeon sa patimpalak sa pagtatalumpati, mahalagang gunitain ang wikang Filipino dahil unti-unti nang natatakpan ang ating wika dulot umano sa dami ng wikang dala ng makabagong panahon.

“Isa sa mga pagkakakilanlan nating mga Filipino ay ang ating wikang pambansa,” dagdag pa niya.

Aminado rin si Aguaviva na naging matagumpay ang pagdiriwang dahil sa pagtutulungan at aktibong partisipasyon ng mga estudyante at mga guro sa Departamento ng

Filipino.

Nakamit ni Aguaviva ang unang puwesto sa patimpalak sa pagtatalumapati; pangalawa naman si Jean Ronor Amarante, estudyante ng Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) na nagpapakadalubhasa sa Filipino, at pangatlong puwesto si Gwwerald Cornelia, estudyante ng Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) na nagpapakadalubhasa naman sa Agham Panlipunan.

Sa patimpalak naman sa pagkukuwento, nakuha ni Emily Dequitos, estudyante ng

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) na nagpapakadalubhasa sa Filipino, ang unang puwesto at nakuha nina Rochelle Ray Tomaroy at Jeremiah Macahilom ang pangalawa at pangatlong puwesto, buong galang, na kapwa mga estudyante ng Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED).

Sa patimpalak naman sa madulang sayaw, nakuha ng College of Industrial Technology (CIT) ang unang puwesto, sinundan ng College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) at ng College of Education (CEd)

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CAMPUS IMAGE Her hands clasp firmly as her eyelids begin to fall. She bows down her head and surrenders herself to the man she’s talking to. With her heart filled with hope, she whispers her silent prayer.

“Sana di sa ko Nimo kuhaon kay gusto pa ko makatabang nila mama.”

Febie Rose Indig Colango is a nineteen year-old gal born on the 23rd of the month of hearts in the year 1999. She hails in the municipality of Sindangan, province of Zamboanga del Norte and currently resides at the Gemini Building near the university.

She is described by her classmates as a cheerful and bubbly individual who actively participates in school. But behind her smiling face and high spirits is a teenager with an enormous distressing baggage she’s been carrying for three years now.

“Naa koy cyst sa both breast,” she admits.

The symptoms started to show when she was in Grade 10.

A tiny lump size of a small marble was formed on her right bust.

“Gi-baliwala ra man to nako kay ana man sila mawala ra ni basta dili ra daw hilabtan,” she reminisces.

During her few months of stay here, she has been rushed to the university clinic for collapsing. That’s when she knew, the tinnie tiny marble-sized lump on her left bust after three years had developed into an egg size, making its way to her right.

She was then adviced to be hospitalized but refused.

“Pa-undangon niya ko nila’g skwela kay magpakaayo, mao nang bahala’g sakit antuson ra nako,” she answers with conviction.

Both her parents are currently in Zamboanga del Norte.

Coming from a less fortunate family, her older sister finances her stay in Dumaguete as well as her studies. Her mother on the otherhand is also experiencing a complication on her stomach.

“Gusto jud ko makahuman para dili mi daug-daogon idtos Mindanao... Para pud dili na kaayo mi maglisod ug makapalit CAMPUS/ to page 7

Art by Jerico Quibot

FEATURES

Art by Jay Cheever G. Rocaberte and Jessa C. Araneta

Photo by John Earl F. Merto

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Home Personified A story of Greenie

Riza Mae M. Iso

Indulged in the industry of beauties and modeling, she spreads her inner wings. Discovered who she is and what she could become, she breathes confidence not just in representing her homeland but in paving the way as the 1st Filipina to walk the runway of one of the most prestigious fashion shows there ever was— the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is an annual event, usually happening at the end of the year, is where top models gather to walk the runway. For 23 successful years, it has showcased beauties and models from around the globe. And over those long years of waiting for a Filipina to finally step on the runway and show the world w h a t Filipinas can flaunt, as the fashion show is globally in demand, Filipino citizens, usually those who are enthusiasts of the said show, couldn’t help themselves but feel ecstatic and excited for their kababayan.

Kelsey Merritt, a 21-year-old Filipino-American model who is also a graduate of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication in Ateneo de Manila University,

is the 1st ever Filipina to walk the runway of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Her 5’8 height, and her charming features brought her to many modeling opportunities, including as being one of the Maybelline girls.

But the most ecstatic feeling she has ever experienced is being officially casted as one of the Vic toria’s S e c r e t Angels.

“We did it Philippines!

What an honor it is to be the first Filipino to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018!

Ahhhhhh I can’t believe this,” she wrote in one of her captions.

It was not just a proud and joyous moment for Kelsey but also for her fellow Filipinos especially for her supporters, family, and friends.

What is a more astounding

thing about our 21 year-old Pinoy pride is the fact that she is not just a close-to-perfection model but she also put a great amount of respect and reverence to her studies.

She juggled modeling in New York and studying in Manila for 4 years, even though she had the option of finishing school online instead. In one of her posts, she said, “People often ask me how I managed to do it, and all I say is that as long as you have your priorities straight and manage your time well, then it really can be done.”

With all the pleasant noise the citizens have made in celebrating the achievement of a fella, bashes and negative feedback also flooded in.

Countering the negativity Some say Kelsey Merritt is not a pure Filipina and that treating her as a Pinoy pride is nothing but stupidity.

Noting these types of comments, Kelsey also shot her bullets to critics by saying in one of her tweets, “Pinanganak ako sa Pilipinas at lumaki ako sa Pampanga. Tinapos ko ang

pagaaral ko sa Manila bago ako lumipat sa US last year. Mas pinoy pa dugo ko kesa sa mga “pure” na hindi pa nakatapak sa Pilipinas. I love my country and I’m proud of where I came from.”

The model proved a great point as physical attributes don’t define citizenship and nationalism of a person but rather the inner identity of one’s self which cannot be dictated by others.

With the feeling of cloud nine bursting in her heart, she is to begin her whole new journey in the chosen path she has taken and we Filipinos are more than proud that this road she’s going to pave is starting to recognize the beauty of Filipinas.

Kelsey is a manifestation and proof that no matter how overwritten these words are, truly, “Dreams do come true.”

The world is just out there and waiting for us to bloom into something worthwhile. It just takes one single drop of courage in achieving what’s in store for us. A pot of gold is all set for you to find. Don’t look for a rainbow. Be one.

A person can be a home, too.

In my case, she was my comfort. She was my home that I could longingly hug after long agonizing months of not seeing each other. Like a caterpillar wrapped in a sheltering cocoon, I felt safe whenever she caressed me.

As we approached the wooden 2-story vintage house, I can’t help but feel excited as I got to see my grandparents again.

It’s not just because of them that my mother was brought into this world but they also made me believe that, even though forever doesn’t exist, at least there’s a lifetime given for us to cherish with the person we love.

They immediately went to the front yard as their dog, Bomber, barked alertly, noting our arrival.

I embraced my lolo who already has his fair share of gray hair but is still active and kicking. My lola would plant her

sweet kisses on my cheeks as she embraces me with her frail yet warm arms.

That was how I imagined it as I paid my hundredth visit to my grandparents’ house. It used to be happy visits. And then misery got in the way.

I formulated things in my cloudy mind that could somehow divert my attention from the reality I was currently stuck on. I was at my grandparents’ house but I don’t feel happy anymore.

People noted our arrival.

My aunt went outside the front yard as Bomber barked. Her eyes were puffed but were still smiling.

“Finally, a family who would share my grief.” I guess that was her thought.

As I entered the nostalgic house, I gave myself a favor and seek physical support from the door frame as I composed my emotional state.

There, 10 meters away

from me was my once strong grandmother, resting.

No. Bed-ridden.

She was always skinny as what my memory recalled but there was a certain degree of her state that would really tell she was not well. Her frail and thin arms became frailer and thinner. They’re not as warm as before. Her once lively aura was enveloped by coats of weariness and sickness.

“She needs to get better.

Please get better,” I said to myself as I wiped my uncontained tears rolling down my cheeks.

My cheeks. She would’ve kissed them if she was what she used to be— healthy and full of life.

I turned to look at my lolo as he sat idly on the bedside where he gently massaged and caressed lola’s fragile hands.

Like a person waiting for a genie to grant his wish, he tenderly rubbed his wife’s arms.

I wonder what he was thinking.

In that moment of

uncertainty and turbulence, I guess his mind and heart were having arguments, whether to still hold on to the slightest of his wife’s recovery or to just let go and let the reaper pass his judgement.

And then the reaper finally did so…

Emotions filled every spot of my heart as my mother brought the sad news to me. It was a grieving moment for our family as one of our pillars lost her strength.

But then again, she was our cocoon, sheltering us with her love and nurturement. And when she finally shed her own, it might be melancholic but we needed that phase for us to grow stronger and transform into something who could bare any other challenges life may bring.

She was my home in a form of human.

Greenie is an INFJ and she’s proud of it.

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Campus Instructors on Duty Made in China with Love Alvord Van Patten Valencia

A much anticipated part of every student life is the moment wherein his or her intellectual capacity and retention is tested. This may be classified as a refuge, and escape, but a torment for some. Doom’s Day, they exaggeratingly call it, but simply, it is the examination day.

Exams seem to be and start. He just sits there This teacher is a to your strategies to pass stressful to our school until the time is up. This hardworking one. He tends or at least get a satisfactor y life. They are undeniably teacher acts like he doesn’t to make two sets of test score. Although exams become the cause of tension care about the scheme in paper, like a cassette tape, give us the intense feeing and anxiety, especially front and does his own he also has his set A and set much worse than being to Norsunians who aim b u s i n e s s . B. So if you have plans on scolded, they’re still the to pass. But behind these But be checking your seatmates ticket to get us that juicy seemingly appalling paper, then think again. high remark.

But here’s a helpful sheets of paper is Or else you’d be copying the instructor who the wrong answers! And, advice for sure: study expects you to pass oh! When you luckily and prepare for it! Be can regardless if he or meet a more industrious the private who a she was able to instructor, expect not defeat discuss the just a cassette tape, but an g e n e r a l ’ s maximum coverage or entire DVD. tactic. not.

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It is better to wander gets lost. They may Well, a sort of good news. know these kinds even be lead to you tr ying Your anxiety of not being of teachers during some monkey business able to concentrate when exams.

By being during your test. your instructor is around familiar with them, it The Statue decreases since most of can help you alter He pulls the chair these assigned proctors your approach from the front table and are seniors who are not during your major sits. He asks for one of the ‘that’ strict. Hooray! tests. In doing so, it students to pass the papers The Cassette Tape would be beneficial

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IMAHE NG KAMPUS

“When you can’t change the directions of the winds, adjust your sail.” –H Jackson Brown, Jr. Naranasan mo na bang maligaw? Na para bang wala kang direksiyon kung saan ka patungo? Ito ay dinanas ng isang batang sa murang edad pa lamang ay binawian na ng isang taong itinuring niyang kanyang matalik na kaibigan— ang kanyang ama.

Ang labin-dalawang taong gulang na si Ryan Deniel T. Tradio, isang mag-aaral sa Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Dumaguete at kasalukuyang nasa unang taon ng kanyang pag-aaral ng Civil Engineering, ay lumaki at nagkaisip sa lungsod ng Tanjay, Negros Oriental.

Noon pa mang hindi pa nakakatuntong ng kolehiyo si Ryan ay consistent honor student na siya. Bukod diyan, naparangalan din siya bilang ‘Artist of the Year’

Art by Jay Cheever G. Rocaberte

Art by Jerico Quibot, Nichole Destor and Jay Cheever G. Rocaberte

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Story of JingxJing

“Don’t purchase that one, it’s made in China. Can’t you see? It’s basically pure toxins.”

We have become so accustomed to almost everything that if a product is made in China, then it undoubtedly contains toxins that can aggregate into a disease. I have always thought about that— every single day whenever I go shopping. I discouraged buying China-made products because they are not of good quality, they are not durable though they may be affordable. I have let societal perspective be injected into my brain. It’s like I have disgusted myself with products I have bare knowledge of, in general.

It was summer. The thought of window shopping in malls would somehow cover up the warmth of the striking day. I brought some skin care products and I made sure that none of them was made in China. All of them were made in Korea. Korea has been known to have effectivity in their beauty products as seen by their populace’s beauty.

My friend directly messaged me concerning a list of to-binge-watch movies/series. I told her that I don’t dig k-dramas. The irony, though. She reassured me that the one she sent was a Chi-drama, entitled A Love so Beautiful. I began to be skeptic about it for a moment. Nonetheless, I decided to have it a try.

Jiang Chen, who was the lead actor, made me finish the series. He was so alluringly good; you can’t even explain your feels. It was when I remembered they were Chinese actors and it only dawned on me that their surroundings (in the series) were not that squalid at all. Well, it could be at some point, but no one could ever judge a book by its cover. Moreover, they were even more techy than us, truth be told.

Some Filipinos have resentfully injected hate towards the Chinese concerning their place and their products. At first, I thought about the history behind these issues, of how it came to be; the people who are responsible for this toxic detestation. However, their integrity as human beings outweighed.

China isn’t what you thought in the first place. If you are still thinking about China being a miserable country trying to provide cheap substitutes, well, the world doesn’t revolve around you. Start engaging yourself now with things that would matter more. Be more curious of other MADE/ to page 7 at ‘Campus Journalist Award’ sa kanilang paaralan, ang Villaflores College.

Pitong taong gulang pa lamang noon si Ryan nang bawian ng buhay ang kaniyang ama dahil sa atake sa puso habang nagmamaneho ng trisekol. Sa murang edad, hindi pa niya buong dama ang sakit ng pagkawala ng nag-iisang taong bumubuhay sa kanila. Ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, nang namulat na siya sa reyalidad ng buhay ay dahan-dahan niyang napagtanto na hindi pala ordinaryong tao lang ang lumisan sa buhay ng kaniyang pamilya.

“Namatay akong papa— heart attack anang ga-drive siya kadlawon og pedicab,” pahayag ni Ryan. Pagkatapos ng trahedya ay siyang nagbigay dahilan upang magbago si Ryan. Imbis na magsumikap ay nawalan ng sigla sa paaralan dahil sa napakalaking

kakulangang dulot ng puwang na iniwan ng kaniyang ama. Natutong tumakas sa kalagitnaan ng klase at hindi na nakikinig sa leksyon ng guro si Ryan.

Ang paglisan ng kanilang padre de pamilya ay naging isang napakalaking dagok sa kaniyang buhay. Ang kaniyang ina ay nagsumikap upang maitaguyod silang limang magkakapatid.

Dito mapapatunayan na mawala man ang isang taong naging dahilan ng iyong pagsusumikap ay magpapatuloy pa rin ang ikot ng mundo.

Marahil masasabi ng iba na malilimutan at makaka-move on lang si Ryan mula sa ganitong sakit, ngunit ‘di ba’t hindi mo naman maramdaman ang hapdi hangga’t hindi mo pa nararanasan.

Sa kabila ng pagsubok na ito ng kanyang buhay, pinili pa rin IMAHE/ to page 7

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A Prelude to the Holiday Feels Jenevelle V. Banono

Photo by Harvey M. Iquio

As the clock turns twelve, the calendar begs to be flipped. September memes posted on social media spread like wildfire burning the entire forest. Amidst all these is the entrance of the ‘hanging amihan’ that makes our early mornings a bit colder compared to the past months. The sound of nostalgic songs are played in every radio station. Then it hits you— the holidays is fast approaching. thourough planning as to what use as a musical instrument?

September first marks for the spirit of Christmas.

Jose Mari Chan is a 74 year- corner of our house should Who would have thought such the beginning of the Filipinos’ month-long celebration of old Filipino-Chinese singer, the Christmas tree stand on is piece of trash thrown mindlessly Christmas. The Philippines, songwriter and a business man quietly observed and checking on the ground would produce in the sugar industry. the old series lights for defective melody that envelope the people with a great number of He is known as ones are smartly done. The with warm Christmas spirit?

Christian, is said to the “Father of hanging of star lanterns or ‘parol’ Shopping for holiday sales be the only country Are you one of those P h i l i p p i n e is hard not to notice as it reflects among Asia C h r i s t m a s the bright star lighting up the who celebrates Music” for his night sky.

Christmas that bestselling and Filling the cold with the carol early, making us triple platinum warmth quite unique. album “Christmas “We wish you a Merry In the span of in Our Hearts” released Christmas, we wish you a Merry three months ranging from September to December, in the year 1990 under the Christmas...” followed by “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the commonly marked as the Universal Records.

More than a decade had way...” is an overused tactic that ‘Ber months’, preparations are already made to commemorate already passed and yet Jose never gets old during Christmas Mari Chan’s song still serenades carols. Filipinos, especially the for the first Noel.

The song setting the Christmas all our speakers at home. How young ones, are seen bringing many times have we all heard their recycled instruments mood “Whenever I see girls and his song on repeat this month? strolling from one house to another while singing their boys selling lanterns on the Ump-teenth time, I suppose. songs of cheer. street...” the undying lyrics Spicing up with colors September means Who would have thought we’ve heard ever since we were little. This song reminds us of unpacking the old boxes of that soft drink caps pounded decorations.

A and flattened would be of great innocence and a strong yearning Christmas A PRELUDE / to page 8 With his eyeglasses, you might see him engrossed unto something in his phone with earphones on, or with a pen and a piece of paper creating art.

A typical boy, as what he would say he is, there’s nothing so special about him but there’s a flickering light on those pair of eyes that he has— determination and passion, two things not all of us have.

He is Chester Jumalon, a freshman BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE) student, the eldest son his mother and the fourth child of his father.

Drawing, especially text stickers, has been his most favorite hobby and by doing so, it developed his skill. Aside from that, Chester learned to play guitar when he was still in grade seven and he even composes his own music. But with the interests that ignite his passion come with expected dilemmas he has to face.

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Photo by Jose Marie Royo

Art by Dinloven Janguin, Nichole Destor and Jessa Araneta

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She opened her eyes one morning and pushed the window to welcome the morning calm. She took a deep breath and felt the fresh air as it lingers to her ears. She steadily stood up with conviction and she readied herself to face the toughness of the day. Although her eyes show determination, her journey towards the lady she is today was one she is thankful for.

Life may have not bestowed her the abundance of earthly things, yet she was blessed with a family she could not ask for more. She lived a humble life together with her family. Even though her parents were farmers, she still experienced a fulfilling and joyful life driven with the love and happiness she grew up to. But life did not allow her to enjoy these things to further.

After graduating high school, she didn’t pursue college because it was financially impossible. It broke her parents but still they could not assure her the education she sought. With this, she went to Manila and tested her luck.

At the age of 17, she worked as a helper and luckily, her bosses treated her well and considered her a part of the family. All things went well until she met the man took her breath away.

She expected that this man will be with her all the years of her life but not until their love bore a fruit. The man faced her parents and promised to support the child. She was confident enough that it was the road to forever. But after she gave birth to a baby girl, and as the baby turned four months old, the father vanished with no trace behind. His unwarned departure dumped her in the realms of depression.

“Daghan kong gipang hunahuna. Tulala ko permi. Nakahunahuna ko nga mu-attempt og suicide that time,” she said as she looked back to her frailty.

She was left alone by the man she believed would give her a happy family. She was doubtful as to how she would raise her child.

It was a challenge for her to survive all her entire life. But as she heard the cry of her child, she realized how awful it would be for her daughter to be left alone.

Even the family of her child’s father said awful things towards her. “Mag-post pa sila nga basin kuno og sa laing laki to akong anak, dili sa ilaha,” she said.

They demanded to take the child from her but she never surrendered. She knows she can live without him, but the moment her child asked about his father, she couldn’t stop the tears flowing down her cheeks.

When her daughter turned one, she decided to find a job to at least CAMPUS IMAGE/ to page 8 “Financial problem— mao jud nay problema sa among family.

Di ko makapalit sa mga materials nga kinahanglan but I do my part. I save money so I could buy the things that I need,” explained Chester. The money that he saved made him able to buy his own guitar.

As a student, he didn’t want to burden his parents by asking things that would not be directly beneficial for his family.

“I don’t want to rely on my parents so much for I know raising us is a hard task and what more in asking for things would not really help our situation,” he stated.

Chester became independent at a young age. Pride beamed on his lips as he recalled his first memorable achievement back when he was still in his seventh grade. It was his first time as being one of the contestants for the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC). Though he

did not win the first place, he was one of the chosen delegates to compete for Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC).

“Wala jud ko nag-expect nga madala sa RSPC samot na nga wala ko kadaog and first time pod to nako,” Chester said in awe.

To add, he also participated a painting contest way back when he was grade 11. “One and a half- day ra among training,” he said. But why did he accept the challenge?

It was not only because the prize cash was big, but he also wanted to learn more and challenge himself. On the day of the contest, Chester learned that his competitors were professionals and the pressure weighed him down.

“Pero nakadaog kog 5th place. 5k ang prize and niuli ko nga dili lang happy kay nakadaog CAMPUS/ to page 8

NEWS

FORUM FOR CHANGE. To encourage the youth to participate to be a pro-active members of the society, Provincial Governor Roel Degamo supports NEGRENSE FORUM 2018 that centers to “Bringing the Filipino Youth into a Greater Degree of Development through Advocacies and Experiences.”

NORSU instigates prov’l youth talk

Comics by Nichole Destor

T o c r e a t e sustainable impact among the youth, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) staged the first Negrense Forum at the Negros Oriental Convention Center – September 17.

Student’s Affairs Services (SAS) director Julio Ventolero believe that the Negrense youth is the solution to combat today’s social, economic and environmental issues.

“We believe that you, millennials, will have greater impact, if we, taga-Negros will IMAHE / from page 5 niyang maging positibo sa buhay.

Dito niya rin mas nakilala ang Panginoon at tumangan sa lakas na Kanyang handog.

“God shows his brightest light in the dark,” ika nga.

Nawala man ang kaniyang ama ay hindi naman nawala ang pagmamahal ng kaniyang mga

not do it, who will do it for us?”

Ventolero said.

He added, this initiative was raised two years ago due the cutback number of students sent to regional and national forums because of financial constraints, thus, failing to encourage more youth to take action.

“We can only afford to send a maximum of ten [students] because of expenses. So, the impact would be less and we decided that every year we will be having a forum like this,” Ventolero shared.

Anchored on the theme: Bringing the Filipino Youth pamilya at kaibigan. I Unti-unting siyang bumangon gamit ang sariling mga paa.

Ngayon ay handa na si Ryan na harapin ang anumang pagsubok na darating upang subukin ang kaniyang panibagong tatag.

Isinulat ni Ted Jasper Adrian C. Gomez

CAMPUS / from page 4 nakog tambal ni mama,” she says.

When asked if her mother had undergone a check-up, she immediately answers, “Wala kay walay kwarta. Mas giuna ko niyang ipa- check up kay mas bata pa man daw ko.”

If given a chance to be able to have the money intended for her hospitalization and medication, she’s willing to grab such an oportunity but there are some things holding her back.

Aside from her will and passion to not quit her studies and the absence of a great amount of money, it was fear that seems to cling into her mind as she imagines being hospitalized.

“Basin maparehas ko atong akong ka-churchmate nga naoperahan then nilala then namatay siya,” a flash of MADE / from page 5 country’s culture so that you might as well be interested to immerse yourself with the wonders of the world. Do not let other’s perspective get into

sorrow mirrors her eyes.

It is not really death that stops her. It’s the fear of leaving her family behind.

“Hadlok ko mamatay pero mas mahadlok ko biyaan akong pamilya nga gakalisod, niya ga away-away pa sa yuta” she stated.

“Palitan sa nako silag yuta para ihatag nila tong ilang gi-awayan,” she then jokes afterwards.

Despite the condition she is currently in, the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics student still finds strength to wake up each day and greet life with positivity from her family. She also seeks guidance from God and constantly asks Him to make her life long enough to achieve her dreams.

Written by Jenevelle V. Banono. your space.

China, too, has people who deserve to be loved.

JingxJing loves tall guys like Jiang Chen.

into a Greater Degree of Development through Advocacies and Experience, the said event was partaken by students, youth leaders and educators across Negros.

Among the guest speakers were Gaba-an Youth Lead Founder Dennis Caballero, Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Program Officer Kirtham Novreil Dumpa, Angat Kabataan Founding President Tobit Jhon Cruz, and Dumaguete Petals Vice President on External Affairs Earl Luvic Dicen.

Meanwhile, speakers

Regina Lopez, an environment advocate, and Geraldine Roman, the 1st District Representative of Bataan were not around due to some concerns, however, they sent video messages to the participants.

Hanely Dayucos, a freshman BS in Secondary Education student expressed her gratitude being part of the event.

“It was amazing, the people and their cause and advocacies gave me realizations, that indeed, we can make a change in our community and the world,” she said.

STURDIER POLICIES. Dumaguete city mayor Hon. Felipe Antonio ‘Ipe’ Remollo speaks during the Law and Efficient Governance on September, 2018 held at the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) Audio-Visual Room (AVR).

Gerard Rick C. Jardin

was raised after seeing that the students lack materials during hands-on activities, thus, hindering their learning through experience.

“Students will be able to experience what are these tools and utensils kay murag wa pa sila kahimamat ana,” Cornelia said.

According to her, they received two shelves, a stainless utility cart, two beds, a kitchen aid, a heavy

duty electric meat grinder, an ice-crusher machine, one sofa, a dinner table, and two stainless-steel table; meanwhile, the two gas ranges have not been delivered.

Furthermore, for the kitchen utensils, they procured the non-stick ladle, non-stick food tong, standard cocktail shaker, double ended cocktail strainer, double ended

Photo by John Earl F. Merto

Gerard Rick C. Jardin

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TLE dep’t procures kitchen tools

With a budget allocation of P 236,420.24, College of Education (CEd)Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) department purchased kitchen equipment and utensils to develop students’ first hand learning.

TLE Coordinator Judy Cornelia said the initiative to request for the said apparatus

stainless steel, standard Giger, cocktail spoon, metal mixing cup, stainless steel ice bucket with tong and juice tower.

“Because of the Center of Development (COD), we would also like that the students learn more skills sa ilang field of specialization,” she added.

The procured equipment arrived on August 3 and 7, 2018.

Infographics by Jeke Cris G. Rocaberte

Photo by Jose Marie Royo

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Don’t be nervous with your expenses. If you want to have enough money for the celebration, then ‘tis the season to be thrifty, fa la la la la la la la la!

As we await for the turning of the clock at twelve midnight and the

alarm on our phones screaming the coming of the yuletide season, let us all be reminded that the threemonth preparation would not mean anything if we do not passionately place in our hearts the real reason for the season— giving.

veteran businessmen. We should trust our police to do their job while us, civilians, must do our own part, too.

We should be vigilant, keep our guards up because our

safety primarily depends on us.

If you witnessed a crime, then help give justice to both the victim and the perpetrator.

Dumaguete Inkers. Ace Gibson Jerusalem (in black) and Art Benson Tanatan (in grey) are artists engaging in creating artworks with ink.

(Photo Courtesy of 6200 Pop Up) Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Sandurot Festival 2018 featured 6200 Pop Up Arts and Crafts Fair wherein local products were exhibited from September 19-23, 2018, and two exhibitors and a winning contestant were Norsunians.

Norsunians Ace Gibson Jerusalem, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management student, and Art Benson Tanatan, Bachelor of Arts student, showcased their outputs with two other local artists under the group Dumaguete Inkers.

Floyd Renson Bucol, third A PRELUDE/ from page 6 individuals who prey for discounted items during the season? ‘Ber months’, especially December, is a month swarming with too-hard-toignore eye-candy discounts, satisfying the cravings of our materialistic selves while slowly emptying our pockets.

Infographics by Rey Mark D. Marcelino

Photo by Jose Marie Royo

IS DUMA/ from page 2 something.

In my own point of view, Dumaguete, still, is a safe place, a haven for Dumagueteños, and a good place to start a business for aspiring and

GARBO SA LUNGSOD. Buglasan 2018 centers in “Enhancing Initiatives Towards Eco-Tourism Destination”, municipalities and cities construct booth at the Capitol Area, Dumaguete City.

erratA:

[TOMO XXXVI, ISYU BLG. 11, AGOSTO 13-17, 2018, Pahina 1] 30 estudyanteng lider magsasanay sa Singapore ni Faith Jessica E. Alejano. “Daniel Young” Cor: “Gabriel Young” [TOMO XXXVI, ISYU BLG. 13, AGOSTO 27-13, 2018, Pahina 1] Koponan ng PICoE wagi sa quiz bowl ni Reychemver C. Credo. “PICoE” Cor: “PhICE”

Community News

Tricycle drivers petition P10 fare Faith Jessica E. Alejano

Due to an increase in gasoline prices, tricycle drivers demand a two-peso increase in the minimum fare.

As Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law was implemented, tricycle drivers petitioned to have a P10 minimum.

In a The NORUnian (TN) interview, Dumaguete City Traffic Management Office (TMO) Head Gilbert Ablong, Sr. stated that the last CAMPUS IMAGE/ from page 6 help her family. She did not want to become an additional baggage.

She luckily found a generous employer in Dumaguete and inspired her to continue her studies. She hesitated to accept the offer but she did, anyway.

She endured everything to give a better future for her child and to CAMPUS / from page 6 ko but because I learned a thing or two,” Chester exclaimed with evident joy.

Now, he is studying in NORSU as a DOST scholar. Although his first choice was Architecture, it was not covered by his scholarship so he chose BSCE. On unfolding and enhancing one’s talent, Chester imparted three ways— interest, practice and

increase was in 2015 and under ordinance, a fare increase is necessary if the gasoline increases.

Ablong added that the Chairman on Committee on Traffic and Transportation Atty. Allan Cordova survey tricycle drivers’ expenses daily with gasoline and tricycle rent in which Php300 is for not renting tricycles and Php 41 for drivers renting tricycles for livelihood.

The City Council had hearing for the petition on September 8 and TMO assures

that the survey considers the riding public.

Anjue Osalla, freshmen Bachelor of Arts student, shared that gasoline price keeps on increasing, causing difficulty for tricycle drivers to provide financial needs for their families.

Furthermore, Dianne del Olmo, third year Bachelor of Mass Communication student, also agrees with fare increase, with the assurance that drivers will offer fair and efficient services for passengers.

help her family.

This woman who continues to persevere amidst the rocks thrown at her is Donna Torne Togle, born on September 3, 1992. She is from Murcia, Negros Occidental and is 6th among the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Danilo Togle. Currently, she is a

freshman taking up Education major in English.

With all the hardships she has gone through, she firmly believes that all that happened to her was God’s blueprint for her to realize her true purpose.

Written by Alvord Van Patten Valencia

humility.

“Above all, be interested. Dapat interesado ka sa imong sudlan, kay kung di ka interesado dili ka makapadayon kay kapuyon man ka. Practice makes perfect di’ba?

Walay nakabalo ug na-professional sa ilang field nga wala nag-effort og practice. Practice on your free time.

Humility— be humble on what you have earned. Ang sayop man gud

sa mga tawo, kung makadaog, modako dayon ang ulo,” he furthered.

Most importantly, Chester emphasized the importance of being resourceful. “Make use of every resource that you have because being resourceful is one of the indicators of a real artist,” he ended.

Written by Princess A. Farole Comics by Jay Cheever G. Rocaberte

year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology student, won 2nd place in the on-thespot drawing contest of the Dumaguete Animation Guild and received a Huion drawing tablet.

“If na-a mo field sa arts, i-cultivate na ninyo, then maybe next year maka-join na sila og mga ing-ani nga event kay sayang kaayo ang opportunities,” Jerusalem said.

Jerusalem creates and sells cartoons, memes, and expression stickers; and, portraits created with the use of pen only.

“Ininto is derived from the word ‘Into’ nga meaning sa Ilonggo is to exaggerate things, words or expressions,” Tanatan explained his inspiration.

“Ubang title sa mga designs kay based pod sa kina-iya sa tawo.”

Tanatan showcased his digital design skills on the trucker hats and shirts where his variety of artworks are printed.

“Thankful ka-ayo mi kay tungod aning event, mashowcase namo ang amo talent,” Tanatan added.

Along with Tanatan, Jerusalem encourages the youth especially fellow Norsunians to explore art saying, “I’m encouraging everyone. Pila baya kabo-ok Norsunians diri, like thousands.”

6200 Pop Up Fair is organized by Department of Trade and Industry-Negros Oriental and serves as platform for the growth, collaboration, market of creative ideas, arts, and crafts here in the province.

Workshops on clay art and paintings, lectures on vlogging and marketing, and drawing contests were also held aside from the art exhibit.

Infographics by Rey Mark D. Marcelino

2 Norsunians join Sandurot Fair