The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 18

Norsunian, 2 others top Geodetic Engr Licensure Exam LIFEEL GLEEDZ G. RAGA

WITH AN AVERAGE rating of 85.20%, geodetic engineering (BS GdE) graduate Dianne Lea Lingcong Damian from Negros Oriental State University ranked first in the October 2016 Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination (GELE).

As released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Damian ranks together with examinees Daniel Dumlao of Saint Louis UniversityBaguio and Vigel Ramirez of the University of the Philippines-Diliman who got the same rating.

Damian, who is a resident of Barangay Talay, Dumaguete City, said in an interview with The NORSUnian (TN), “Aim

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CEA tops licensure exam ratings NORSUNIAN/to page 4 POSSIBLE DREAM. Dianne Lea Damian (right) and Joshua Cabio (left) during the university commencement excercises in March 2016. (Photo courtesy of Ybeth Jane B. Cabio).

84.62%, 100% and 85.20% in the September 2016 Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination (EELE), September 2016 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, and October 2 0 1 6 G e o d e t i c E ng i ne e r Licensure Examination (GELE), CEA has produced 35 new licensed engineers from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU).

IRISH MAE S. CUARESMA AND LIFEEL GLEEDZ G. RAGA

Providing excellent results coming from the September and October engineering licensure examinations, the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) remains steadfast in proving it is really a home of topnotch graduates.

Recording a school performance rating of

As reported by the P r o f e s s i o n a l R e g u l at i o n Commission (PRC), the 11 passers of the September 2016 EELE from NORSU are namely, Aysheen Mae L. Amistoso, Xaviery Sybil D. Carba, Norvel Hez P. Chiu, Mark Joseph V. Grefaldia, Loreto P. Gaso Jr., Rodrigo S. Salva, Rico P. Buling, Gelly Ann L. Zamora, Jaime Tracarol Jr., Adham Jay C. Taborada and

Eugine S. Saradat.

Moreover, Ariel John Cadilig, Asterio Quilaquidap, Car yl June Alforque, Charmaine Tilos, C ody Brent C orreos, Genesis Caballes, Jenelito Cadivida, Jocelyn Quibido, John Andre Bayona, Jomari C ordura, Marie Reyneith Pimentel, Michael Gramatica, Raymond Mahinay, Rose Lynn Tobias, Shiron Cabcaban, and Syrel

OP studes request tuition adjustments

NOT BEING ALLOWED to take more than 15 units for this school year, students under academic probation say paying for the same amount for their course is ‘unfair,’ thus requesting for tuition fee adjustments.

With offices and personnel required to strictly follow the on probation (OP) p ol i c y i mpl e me nte d l ast semester, it has burdened a lot of Norsunians this semester’s enrollment.

The OP policy is a compliance to Article no.

77 of the University Code which states that students who receive failing grades on three or more minor subjects in a semester shall be placed on academic probation.

Contrary to the provisions of the student handbook, the

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EXTENDED ENROLLMENT. Students and enrollees lining-up outstide the University Cashier’s office a week after the scheduled enrollment period to settle personal tuition obligations and pay other fees.

policy discourages a student to take more than 15 units of subject load without a decrease in tuition fee payments which students

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question, especially graduates who have already applied for graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BS Agri) student

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Jo Anne Feliz, stressed, “Ulahi nami d aan , ni s amot ju d tungod anang OP. Wala man unta na sauna, gapauso man

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Agbon are the 16 takers passed the September 2016 MELE. Pimentel, one of t he MELE passers said she is very happy that everybody passed the exam despite the difficulty.

“I felt the pressure and nervousness kay basin ako ra unya ang gakalisod og answer, but in the end I thank God for making us all an engineer,” she added.

Moreover, Mechanical

Engineering Depar tment Chairperson Elijah Serate is happy the college is back to attaining 100 percent during board exams. “ E v e n though we have been consistently gaining perfect result during board exams, this time it is CEA/to page 4

NORSU hosts regional PASUC Culture/Arts Festival Nov 24-26

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE University (NORSU) h o s t s a 3 - d ay re g i on a l “Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Culture and the Arts Festival 2016,” November 24-26.

S ome 600 delegates from four participating state colleges and universities (SUCs) in Region VIII or the Negros Island Region (NIR) will compete in this festival.

These SUCs are NORSU, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMC), Central Philippines State University ( C P SU ) , an d Nor t h e r n Negros State College of Science and Technolog y (NONESCOST). NORSU president Dr. Joel Limson

is currently the president of PASUC-NIR. Runelo Pinero, arts and cultural affairs director said the festival has eight main events for competitions.

These are Literar y Arts (Filipino), Literar y Arts (English); Quiz B owl; Visual Arts; Dance; Music; Performing Arts, and Mister and Miss PASUC 2016.

Literary Arts (Filipino) has three sub-categories - - D a l i a n g Ta l u m p a t i , Pagkukwento, Pagsusulat ng Sanaysay. Literary Arts (English) similarly has three sub-categories. These are extemporaneous speech, s t or y t e l l i ng , an d e s s ay writing.

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Congratulations!

Dr. Joel P. Limson on your investure as 3rd NORSU President.

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EDITORIAL Seeing Behind Bars Leftist groups together with well-represented indigenous peoples rallied at the US embassy in Manila on October 19 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Senate’s historic rejection of the new military bases treaty and to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration for an independent foreign policy. More than 3,000 national minorities from different tribes nationwide demand their right to self-determination; however, the protest turned violent, leaving a trail of several wounded masses and heartbroken causes after a savage police dispersal.

The action organized manifest a stong sense of patriotism and the people’s pride for their historic culural lands. After 25 years, as our president supports to implement an independent foreign policy for PH, it was appropriate to move and demand change.

During the colonial past, Filipino resistance to foreign domination was a constant theme. But it was clearly not universal, for some Filipinos learned that they could secure personal privileges if they cooperate with the colonizers. Way back in 1991, 12 senators voted to reject a new bases agreement, ending more than four decades of US military presence in its former colony. But the American troops have returned to our country through the 1999 Visiting Forces Agreement and have been allowed to use local military facilities through the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement.

In contrary to thought that a protest/rally is a waste of time and doesn’t contribute positive impact to the society, demonstations and peaceable assembly— which are important in a democratic country— is the highest form of expressing to the government the pressing societal issues nationwide. So before we jump into conclusions about its unimportance, why not ask them about the reasons which led their actions?

Land grabbing for the purpose of public project plans, the continuous militarization on their ancestral lands, and the social services like health and education that never reached them, triggered the indigenous peoples from the different tribes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to visit Manila with high hopes of seeking justice. Unlike people living in urban areas who can afford to shift from one place to another, their ancestral land is intertwined with their culture, economy and history, so it is not easy for them to give it up.

Despite the negative feedback from some people, the demonstrators stand firm in their belief that the country must break free from neo-colonial relations with the US. That all unequal agreements should be stopped. Considering the fact that the protest rally caused police officers to use tear gas and truncheons for the crowd dispersal, both parties have guilty lapses. All we want is a good governance for everyone, yet we all have pride and biases. Now, if we keep discouraging this, how can we develop as a nation?

Getting stern with numbers Grades really matter especially to most serious college students. It has been a determinant of one’s future, a measure of one’s knowledge, and basis of school standing. However, why do we have to be so stern about them?

When I was in the secondary level of my education where we were highly trained to be competitive, class standing was an important thing. We were highly driven by grades. But in college, passing grades were enough.

Once I get to pass, I knew I could sleep peacefully at night.

But truthfully, the nights weren’t peaceful. Ever since I

reached college, I’ve had doubting thoughts on finishing my course with passing grades. I failed multiple times which was also the number of times I cried out all the frustrations, disappointments and pressures laid by my family upon me. I came up with toxic thoughts that almost hindered me to pursue my studies and it had given me the option to give up.

I then thought college was like that – cruel and demanding.

Why do we need to struggle so hard before getting a degree?

Failing was getting common in college, but I believe the training we acquire here can help us when

Marcos, a hero?

This past week’s headline shocked me. Why wouldn’t I? Last November 8, the Philippine Supreme Court just ruled that the remains of the overthrown dictator Ferdinand Marcos will be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani with full military honors. And on November 18, the burial took place amidst countless nationwide rallies against it.

I am one of the many

citizens who are in support with President Rodrigo Duterte on all his deeds for the betterment of the county. But I am also with one of the many rallyist expressing opposition to the president’s decision that the tyrant ruler be buried in Taguig.

Still, the question remains: Did he deserve to be buried along with the many heroes who fought and died for our country’s pride and honor? Maybe not.

we get to the outside world as it is more cruel and demanding out there.

It is evident that the administration is upgrading the quality of education which starts from establishing cut-off grades in academic programs and condemning underperforming students to probation. However, some students find it ‘unjust’ to receive such judgments based on the grades given to them by their teachers. With these judgments, they could blame themselves or their teachers, who always imply to students that they are just getting the taste of what college is – a training ground before facing the cruel and demanding world out there.

The pressures within the training ground may likely affect us depending on how we see unlikely events along the way.

For example, some ‘teachers’ – or we say professionals taking teaching load so they become our teachers – take advantage of their “academic freedom” which may resort them to administering the teaching style they want to have. They could either be

the authoritative type or the neglect type (those who train their students for self-study).

We could either see it unfair or inconsiderate for them to adopt a style we hardly grasp or see it as a motivation and convention in college. After all, a diploma is not asked from the school but is earned through “blood and sweat.”

Although each of us undergoes a different struggle in school and life, we all have a common goal and objective. As long as efforts are paid off with the degree and distinction we deserve, our goals and ambitions are not far enough to reach.

When things do not go to wher we expect them to be, we can always have the option to speak up, give up or continue the fight.

Of course, I’m encouraging you to continue the fight for your degree. Grades are not only the measurement of intelligence. It could also be seen through our skills, talents and capabilities.

Don’t give up on learning. We shouldn’t be degraded by the ratings of instructors. Experiences could even teach us better.

Marcos died in Hawaii in 1986 and his body was kept in a refrigerated burial chamber in Ilocos Norte when it arrived in the Philippines in 1993. However, the Marcos family, whose members have been elected to Congress and other provincial and local political posts, has been asking for the transfer of the body to the heroes’ cemetery.

The Supreme Court agreed with Duterte’s justification, stating that Marcos is qualified to be buried at the Libingan because he was a former president, commander-in-chief, Secretary of National Defense, Medal of Valor awardee, a soldier, and a legislator.

They may seem to have a point but I believe that this is a horrible decision. Thanks to them, our country has become a big joke. We kicked out a detested dictator and now, we will honor and respect him by having been buried in line with

the country’s real heroes. Why do they want us, the children of the children of the Marcos’ regime victims, to honor and respect a tyrant and oppressor?

We, people against it, feel that this move is disgraceful to those families of the Filipino people who fall against Marcos’ cruel hands of administration. I’m afraid that they have opened a long closed wounds.

The Republic Act 289 creating the Libingan ng mga Bayani, reserved its sacred grounds for heroes to be emulated by “this generation and of generations still unborn.”

A hero, by definition is a person who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through impressive feats of ingenuity, bravery or strength, often sacrificing his or her own personal concerns for some greater MARCOS/to page 3

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Illustrated by Joleos June S. Vegare and Jameel E. Daksla

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Make everything you do a work of God; honor Him in all of it. If it’s God’s work, it won’t fail.

The fresh gentle wind rushed slowly on her soft cheeks as she breathes in the familiar scent she longed for a while. She continued walking wondering how long it may have been.

At the back of her mind, she pictures the faces she will soon meet. A sudden surge of happiness then shook her body.

It has been her dream to bring home this great achievement.

Hailing from Dumaguete City, this 22-year-old lady knew that graduation was just the beginning of something bigger for her career. In reality wherein no student cannot earn a title with a mere diploma after finishing a course even with flying colors, she made herself aware of the verity that another ordeal is yet to come across her trail before she becomes praiseworthy of the prefix “Engr.”

She first took BS Architecture with uncertainty but saw an opportunity in BS Geodetic Engineering with

a scholarship offer that came in with the course. With the engineering education that she attained in NORSU for five years, she was confident enough that she could make it.

But on which items to come out and on which topics to focus, she had no idea.

She was geared up physica l ly, ment a l ly and spiritually for what comes next after graduation, highlighting the celebration of what unites rather than what divides. She won the Best Rebuttal Speaker in the Intercollegiate British Parliamentary Debate, became part of Youth for a United World, a NORSU Badminton Varsity SCUAA champion, and the former editor-in-chief of The Pylon.

“It wasn’t easy but it never came to a point of giving up for I knew I have God and that I am following His will so He would equip me with all its necessities,” she said in a low, recurring voice while sitting

upright with relaxed shoulders.

After taking the 2016 Geodetic Engineering Licensure Board Examination with certainty, she already knew in her heart and mind that she will pass. Testifying that she really had a special relationship with God, she bested elite graduates all over the country and secured the first rank with a passing rate of 85.20% and a surname advantage.

Besting in Geodetic Engineering Laws, Mathematics, and the Cartography of Theory and Practice, she admitted that she was only able to hands on conventional instruments that gave her and her fellow Norsunian takers disadvantage because high – end equipment were tackled on the exam.

“I wanted to be an inspiration,” she said, uncertain of how to be a good example to others but believes that she can possibly do it with biblical convictions.

Like everyone else, she also has her special someone who took the board exam with her in Manila. And now, same as her, he also wears an Engineer title.

His boyfriend is a born again Christian while she is a devoted catholic. Even though they have different denominations, they meet in a common goal that is to honor God in all of their works.

“God really paved my way all throughout these years,” she pointed out. “Life is made easy through unvarying prayers.”

In a family where members are medical representatives and pharmacy staff, it wasn’t hard to get all the support and prayers because of their close family ties that lent a hand to her to become the first Engineer in the family.

“I’m a natural follower but when situation calls,” she said, “I follow my conscience and right away do things needed to be done. Maybe, my subordinates just follow me since I lead by example.”

She got her patience, compassion, generosity and kindness from her dearest mother Delia. She also looked up to her Tita Elle as an empowered woman, and so she has high hopes to be one someday.

“Live your present very well,” she remarked, imparting how God did and is doing so much in her life. “Make today your primary concern of living up your best. Don’t worry about tomorrow. Don’t give up. Pray to your Father. Ask for specific needs. He would know the desires of your heart.”

She desired to be a speaker.

She did not know in what field before, but she aspires to be a specialist and an expert in her chosen field now, specifically mapping, thus wanting to be a speaker on her field of proficiency.

“Life is a gift given by God in where all we have to do is enjoy and bathe in His love, and by being filled with Him, we share our

experiences of His power to people who lost hope and share about how God would always be ready to accept them anytime, anywhere.” – Engr. Diane Damian, 2016 Geodetic Engineering Board Examination Top 1.

lay waste our democracy and the memory of the bona fide Filipino heroes who fought the battle with courage and valor for our

beloved mother country’s pride and glory. I am without doubt.

President Duterte is all closed ears to the cries of the many

citizens deafening recounting of the gloomy and brutal Marcos regime. Apologies of the Marcos family are mere words. A dead

man can never be redeemed for his sins and no amount of apologies and “sorry” can atone the cruelty that he showed during

the 70s. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. is not a hero, hence doesn’t deserve being buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

“Sometimes pretending is not always about being fake, but it’s a choice to pretend for the happiness of whom you love.”

I am from Manila. As far as I remembered, it was March of 2004 when my parents decided to leave the place and stay here in Dumaguete. We lived together with my uncle and aunt under the same roof.

Ever since, way back in my high school years, I dreamt of becoming a teacher for I feel the drive that it is my passion.

It’s where I am happy. And it’s what I love.

But it seems fate had tested me. My father doesn’t want me to become a teacher. Instead, he wanted me to preserve peace and order and take up Criminology. He wanted me to follow his footsteps. But becoming a policeman is not

what I love to do. And it’s not even half of what I really am— the reason why the idea kept on upsetting me.

Ye s , I a m g ay but I remained closeted because in the eyes of my father I am his Jr. With a lot of expectations that he has in store for me, I have to do what he says because I don’t want to disappoint him nor hurt him, “…dahil mahal na mahal ko ang tatay ko.”

My hopes remain unaltered, but not until my father was diagnosed with coronar y hear t disease.

According to the doctor, my father must never be distress, lonely, or mad to avoid pulling out the trigger. Knowing this, by fulfilling his wish for me I know I can extend his life.

If only my father knew, and if only I could tell to him the struggles and pain I been

through…

“Sa bawat training na pilit kong ginagaya ang tikas at tindig ng isang pulis, at sa bawat bigkas ng pananalita habang nagsasaludo. Talagang napakahirap. Sobrang hirap.

Alam ko na mismo sa sarili ko na iba ako dahil ni minsan hindi ako nagkagusto sa isang babae. Hindi ako tunay na lalaki at hindi ito alam ni tatay at ng buong pamilya ko.”

It’s sad to note that we don’t have the guts to tell our parents about our true identity because we fear the fact of them knowing. Yes, I am more even concerned with my father’s reaction, especially if he’d unveil the truth. Truth is, I am more concerned for him more than what I really feel.

And I’ve been remembering this precious lines from a movie to motivate me, “For once in a

lifetime dump all your fears and follow your heart and speak from it because if not you will forever regret it in your deathbed”.

But in my entire life of keeping still and hiding behind closed doors, I have learnt and understood that sometimes pretending is not always about being fake, but it’s a choice to pretend for the happiness of whom you love.

My father died last 2013 and I never had a chance to tell him everything. But wherever he is right now, I know he is happy of what I’ve achieved and of what I’ve become. I confessed my identity to my mother and she accepted me for who I am.

Jr. di dn’t f ini sh BS Criminology. He pursued Bachelor of Elementar y Education and he is now a licensed teacher in a public school inspiring many lives.

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good. Did he, by any chance, match this description? No. His burial on November 18 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani

Art by Jonel A. Baligasa

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Softball Tigers team wins Buglasan tournament NORSU TIGERS VARSITY team champs the first Buglasan softball slow pitch tournament in both men and women categories at Rusi Ballfield Claytown Subdivision, Dumaguete City last October 21-23.

Softball Tigers women triumphed 8-7 against Negros Oriental High School (NOHS) team A, while Tigers men dominated 6-5 against Daro Indians.

Third base player and Electrical Technology student Jessica Abalos said their coach’s guiding principles and trust in God are the reasons they won the game.

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” added Softball Tigers team coach Orly Ibero.

Moreover, for fielder and E duc at ion student Carlo Cabonelas, the team’s preparations and trainings for the tournament were all worth

it.“First time gayud namo to pero na-feel gud namo nga worth it among training kay na-apply namo sa among dula.”

Jay Samuel Banlat, the team’s pitcher, was ecstatic on the result of the games, “Nakachampion mi bisag wala among coach dayon among training nakita ra pud sa among dula.”

Ibero thanked the Sports Director Robeleo Padernal and NORSU President Joel Limson for supporting the varsity team.

In the women’s category, teams from NOHS and Silliman University (SU) participated in the said tournament. Softball teams Daro Indians, Barangay Banilad, Barangay Piapi and SU Engineers participated in the men’s category.

Negros Oriental Sports Development initiated the said tournament and the provincial government of Negros Oriental sponsored the event in celebration of the annual Buglasan Festival.

grabi kaayo. Maayo pa magpaprint nalang mi ani sa gawas.”

Looking at the quality of the paper, Bethzaida Beltran, a sophomore Criminology student, said, “Murag sobra ra kaayo ang Php10 niya nipis, fade pa gud.”

Moreover, senior Education student Juvie Pis-an, found the rate to be “unreasonable” saying, “Not justifiable kay gamay ra biya ang colored niya if magpa-print kas gawas tagpiso ra gyud siya.”

Furthermore, Lyra Flores, a senior Geology student, recalled

the payment was only Php 5 before, “Dili kay sauna man gud diba tag Php5 raman ang bayad nya maabot siyag tag Php10. Ang imong pangayuon kay first semester ra nya 10 kaayo kada page lain kaayo mahal ra gyud siya,” she said.

“Kon moadto ta sa gawas sa internet café naa ra sa tag Php1-2.

Kon pwede siguro nga mahimong Php 5, justifiable ra pud dagay, pero kon Php 10, dili gyud,” ABGen student Joefoe Rey Jalandoni stressed.

University Registrar Reymil

Cadapan disclosed they do not have any hold on per college collecting Php 10 per evaluation form since the Registrar’s Office only follows the applied amount of Php 100 for students to access official evaluation form.

Cadapan also furthered they are just following the university’s implementation on other related payments.

However, Cadapan urged per college to let the students pay the evaluation form in a justifiable amount and Php 5 is enough.

recognizes having a strong faith in God is one of the reasons why she passed. “If hatagan ko ug chance mu-speech, i-apil gyud nako sa talk nga grabe kaayo ka-amazing si Lord, mu-answer gyud siya’g specific prayers.”

Damian gave thanks to all of the people who helped in praying for her and provided her with all sorts of support.

She also acknowledged their teachers who accentuated encouragements during their times of hardships.

Making it together with Damian are Neil Tinaytina, Joshua Cabio, Paul Ian Catulin, Chela Tuble, Rusambritchi B anua, Auri B omediano, Mariel Bantoto, and Vanie Acab Jr. who are now licensed Geodetic Engineers.

Meanwhile, according to Engr. Michael Saga, the current GdE Department Chair, Damian exceeded his expectations. “I’m really excited and happy about the result.”

To give topnotch graduates

appropriate recognition during licensure examination results, College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Dean Josef Vill Villanueva said he plans to write to the university administration about giving out cash incentives towards passers ranking within 1 to twenty.

Villanueva also encouraged Norsunians to “aim high” and “give more time to your studies.” (With reports from JG Perez).

took for the semester.

In answer to the adjustments in student tuition fee, Acting Head Accountant Merlyn Romano responded to base their tuition fees according to the schedule of fees as it is provided in a resolution. “We are just implementing what the Board [of Regents] approved.”

Meanwhile, Electrical Engineering student Daryll Dane Quezon questioned why

was it was only instigated this school year, making it “unfair kaayo sa amoang part kay ang sa previous years wala nakaexperience.”

Further stated in the University Code, students who fail in a major subject are considered under academic probation and are allowed to retake the subject only once.

Those who fail to meet the provision are required to shift to another course or program.

As disclosed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) Rose Marie Pinili in an interview, the OP policy is for the student’s sake and for the university to continue to uphold quality education for everyone.

Wit h t h e O P p o l i c y, students are given a chance to redeem themselves and p er for m wel l in t he succeeding semester, Pinili noted.

Norsunians find P10 evaluation form ‘unjust’

LARRY V. VILLARIN

A NUMBER OF Norsunians found the Php10 amount per sheet of the printed evaluation forms unreasonable as it has become one of the semestral requirements in the enrollment process in every college.

Knowing the university ‘no collection policy,’ senior Mass Communication student Elljunn Grovino said, “…no collection policy man kaha niya kon makapaningil sa evaluation form NORSUNIAN/from page 1

gyud nako atu kay mu-top gyud, pero naa pud ko’y thinking nga what if dili mupasar… Pero wala gyud na gipadominate nako.”

However, Damian said, “Wala ko ni kumpyansa pod.

Apil gyud na sa akong prayers nga mu-top ko because I want to make my parents the happiest people upon results day.”

She also said she is very happy that she is able to bring the university back in the map.

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sila ana ron.”

“Dili ko ganahan sa ilang balaod kay ang tuition is mao ra japon ang kantidad bisag gamay ra ang subject ng a m a d a l a ,” In du s t r i a l Technolog y student Brex Binag said.

Agreeing with Binag, Mary Noreen Erojo from the College of Arts and Sciences said the tuition fee should be reasonable and be justified with the number of units they

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impressive; the fact they are all 16 and that is a greater number compared to the history of Mechanical Engineering board exam results in NORSU.” Meanwhile, during the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE) this November 2016, nine Civil Engineering graduates passed with a school performance rating of 52.94% inching the national passing rate of 45.9%.

The nine passers are Gemma Bantoto, Reyward Josh Bendanillo, Danno Dwaine Catigtig, Bernard Lungcob, Jelly Namacpacan, Analie Piñero, Jhurace Planea, Ceril Jean Sugabo, and Lindy Mendez.

NORSU’s engineering licensure examinations passing rates remain above the national passing rate. (With reports from D. Darantinao)

NEWSBITS VF, FSG encourage GAD TO END HUMAN trafficking and modern slavery, the Visayan Forum (VF) together with the Federation of Students Government (FSG), held a seminar about Gender and Development, on September 13, at the CNPAHS-AVR. With select student leaders from different organization and colleges, students, faculty, and staff, the FSG held the first iFight seminar in NORSU which aims to promote awareness among the youth in different schools and universities all over the country.

Guest speaker and Visayan Forum Regional Director Romualdo Dondee Señeres II talked about human trafficking, cybercrimes, and cyber bullying which are rampant problems among the young people.

“Education is important, as well as public and massive advocacy campaigns. Parents should also be responsible about their children,” Señeres said regarding the online child sexual exploitation which according to him is very endemic especially in third world countries.

Gender and Development Director Rosalinda Abellon discussed about Gender Sensitivity and Equality, focusing on Republic Act 9296 Anti-violence Against Women and Their Children. (DT Darantinao)

CBA has 15 new CPAs THE COLLEGE OF Business Administration (CBA) Accountancy Department produced 15 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) after registering a 45.45% school performance rating during the October CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE).

As released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the 15 Norsunian passers are namely Mark Jovan Acibo, Fresha Mae Aso, Jhemer Banaybanay, Daisy Caballeda, Dione Eddy Justiniani, Kryza Galanido, Louie Jean Gulahab, Leonardo Magalso, Shienna April Fausto, James Patrick Morito, Christine Morados, Monalee Paalan, Chiramie Moreno, Janice Camanso, and Marie Claire Salazar.

Given by the Board of Accountancy, the CPALE was administered to 6,925 aspiring CPAs in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi where only 2,967 passed.

(LG Raga)

NORSU produces 5 chemists, 1 chem tech FIVE EXAMINEES FROM Negros Oriental State University are now registered chemists after passing the October 2016 Chemist Licensure Examination the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the result on October 7.

NORSU passing rate 5 out of 8 is 62.50 percent higher than the national passing rate which is 54.86 percent.

The successful examinees are Irlen Mark Ian Alvaro, Jesson Belen, April Joy Pedros, Karyl Malones and Zaidy Martin. NORSU also registered one chemical technician, Rhemma Tolentino.

Chairman of the Chemistry department Edwin Romano Jr. said he was delighted because they passed and they already expected it based on their performance in school.

The (PRC) announced that 559 out of 1,019 passed the licensure examination given by the Board of Chemistry. The examination was held in the cities of Manila, Cagayan De Oro and Cebu on October 4 and 5, 2016. (NR Mascardo) NORSU/from page 1

Dance has four subcategories -- folk dance, indigenous dance, contemporary dance, and hiphop dance. Music has six subcategories. These are pop solo, vocal solo (kundiman), vocal duet, chorale, instrumental

Comics by Jonel A. Baligasa

NARLYN R. MASCARDO

solo, and live band.

Performing arts has two sub-categories – radio drama and sweet play; and the other event, visual arts, also has two sub-categories, on-the-spot printing and pencil rendering. (joygperez)