The NORSUnian 19th Issue 2014-2015

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 19

October 20 - October 26, 2014

Ligan blames univ prexy, SAS director

on student insurance deferment

By John Dave V. Laturnas

F e d e r at ion of S t u d e n t Governments (FSG) President Daryl Ligan is putting the blame on University President Don Vicente C. Real and Student Affairs Services (SAS) Director Robert Poculan on the deferment of Student Accidental Life Insurance procurement.

According to Ligan, the reason why the students of NORSU were not insured for this year is due to the failure of Real and Poculan to enter into a contract between NORSU and an insurance company.

In a meeting attended by Ligan, Poculan and Real on September 11, the student regent suggested that the claimants for insurance benefits will be asked to wait until a new insurance company will give a more favorable offer.

SG to shoulder student insurance Ligan told TN that during the Board of Regents (BOR) meeting on September 5, Real raised an appeal to the quorum that student

insurance will be shouldered by the Student Government (SG).

“For me it is illogical to charge the Student Government with the financial consequences of their failure to carry their duties and responsibilities,” he said.

However, Ligan said, “But I think, if SG will not allow their funds to be used to cover the claims of the unfortunate students and family who suffered loss, then it’s a headache for the President [Real] and SAO.” Real denies Ligan’s speculation In an exclusive interview with TN, the university president said Ligan may just have misunderstood his point of having SG to cover the student insurance.

“I was referring to emergency cases like, if there’s an immediate need to assist students like what I and the previous FSG president [Norelyn Talorete] have agreed for the fire victims years ago,” the president explained citing out a certain Norsunian in the name of the late Rose Mae

Buscato who received a handful of financial assistance due to the consensus of having SG fund as a remedy.

In addition, Real disclosed that there is now a motion by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and SAO that there will be a bidding for the Student Accidental Life Insurance which will be presented to the BOR for approval. He added, “Don’t worry,

by October, you will have your insurance.”

Regarding Ligan’s argument, SAO director said, “I am addressing a letter to BOR Commissioner Minella Alarcon requesting for an approval that bidding should be done for the insurance to be processed.”

Meanwhile, BAC Secretary Glenn Lumjod said, “Naghulat lang pud mi sa order from BOR nga mag-conduct ug bidding for the Student Accidental Life Insurance, but now, there’s no order yet.”

GSIS as insurance partner As disclosed by Real on September 8, he said the student insurance for 2014 can no longer be

approved because of the extreme delay of Annual Procurement Plan (APP) for Calendar year 2014.

Instead, “the student insurance will be handled by the GSIS,” as said by the university president.

However, Ligan said “During September 5 meeting, we, the BOR members, have come into an agreement based on the suggestion of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Director that we will try to temporarily insure our students with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) while waiting for the Insurance Bidding Process,” but, according to him, GSIS charges P240 insurance premium per student which is more expensive than what students are actually paying for insurance which only costs P100.

On September 30, Real said he did not pursue a contract with the GSIS due to the additional charge the company is demanding.

As of the press time, NORSU is waiting for the approval and order from the BOR for the BAC to initiate a proper bidding for the Student Accidental Life Insurance.

Real, 2 NORSU-BSC officials 14 ME grads post 100% in board exam suspended for 90 days Af t e r a s e r i e s o f investigation on the multi-million project procurement, University President Don Vicente C. Real together with NORSU-Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus (NORSU-BSC) Administrator Letecia Trayvilla and Campus Accountant Mark Angelo Crusio are subjected to a 90-day suspension as per recommendation from the Office of Solicitor General to the NORSU-Board of Regents (BOR).

Based on the information relayed by the BOR and Federation of Student Government President Daryl Ligan, the OSG found out, after a review of all the documents, that the procurement of the speech laboratory facility for NORSUBSC which was mutually signed into a contract by Real and Mars Laboratory Instruments, Inc. dated January 15, 2013 was done without prior public bidding.

This is in violation with Section 10, Article IV of Republic Act (RA) 9184 and without authority from the Head of the Procuring Entity, in accordance with Section 5(j), Article I

By John Dave V. Laturnas

Trayvilla, Real, Crusio (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

of the same law.

The contract of agreement between the two parties covers the project supplies, delivery and the installation of the four-in-one Multimedia Classroom Language Laboratory System.

The said laboratory facility procurement, as also revealed, was done without prior approval from the BOR which also violates Section 51(2), Chapter 12, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the “Administrative Code of 1987” and Section 7 (g) of RA 9299 or the NORSU Charter in relation to Section

46(a)(3), Rule 10 of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RRACCS), as well as Section 48, Article XVI of RA 9184.

It has also been found out by the OSG that Real misrepresented to the BOR meeting on June 14, 2013 that he had already cancelled the deal since the package was not delivered yet when, in fact, the package was received by Bids and Awards Committee Chair Glen Lumjod of NORSU Main Campus on January 9, 2013.

In addition, the OSG also REAL, 2 NORSU-BSC... to page 6

Chem dep’t registers 6 new chemists

By Francis Ivan G. Ho

Posting a 66.67 passing rate, six graduates of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry of NORSU-Chemistry Department passed the September 2014 Chemist Licensure Examination (CLE), there were nine NORSU examinees.

The new set of licensed chemists are Shella Lou Awid, El Shelie Kadile, Milca Garet, Edelyn Omoso, Raffy Sanico, and Beberly Veriña. Four of them are first

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By Niña Marie T. Pino Ano t h e r h ono r is Engineering and Architecture Dean brought to Negros Oriental State Josef Vill Villanueva, he is very University by the Bachelor of Science thankful for the achievement of the in Mechanical Engineering graduates passers. as they posted a hundred percent “The results are very good and passing rate in the Mechanical gladly the takers reached up to 14.”

Engineer Licensure Examination He added the most important of (MELE) on October 7-8. their preparation was the sustenance All 14 NORSU takers passed of prayers. the MELE giving the university a M o r e o v e r, M e c h a n i c a l perfect passing percentage much Engineering Department Chair and higher compared to the 77.06 national CEA Assistant Dean Elijah Serate passing rate. said, “It is the takers’ responsibilities The new licensed engineers are in passing it [MELE].”

John Bryan Alabata, Jasmine Aseñas, Serate further said they really Kane Cramuel Garcia, Janmark monitored the students from freshmen Ibero, Cheanly Magallanes, John until their senior year.

Earl Maghari, Rugem Medura, Chad According to one of the passers, Oen Oracion, Khart Erwin Pillado, Janmark Ibero, the takers were Christian Son, Nick Tabangan, Allen studying in groups as a preparation Cueva Tulabing, Mark Gen Verzano for their examination. and Ace Vincent Zerna.

“Ang pinaka maayo ato kai Meanwhile, NORSU ranked gatabanganay mi ug pinakafour among the 144 private and importante kay pag-ampo sa usag-usa public universities and colleges in the nga mupasar jud mi tanan,” he said.

Philippines having 100 percent rating He also said “Wala rapod jud with 10 and above examinees. namu gipugos among self, taman ra’s Other institutions in top ranking makaya sa utok ug lawas. We always were De La Salle University – have time para mag pa refresh.”

Dasmariñas with 23 passers out Meanwhile, another MELE of 23 takers, Malayan College passer, John Bryan Alabata, said he Laguna (22 out of 22), Ateneo De was very glad upon knowing the Davao University (15 out of 15) result. and Pangasinan State University – “I am very happy and thankful Urdaneta (13 out of 13). that God never fails to give His favor According to College of to His children,” he said.

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Vol.XXXII Issue No. 19

October 20 - October 26, 2014

Transparency?

The issues within our university system have been the main talk of numerous people in the province. One of these issues is the procurement of the multimillion speech laboratory facility for NORSU-Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus (NORSU-BSC) which has been made possible by the higher ranks of the university and the said satellite campus.

Ironically speaking, our university system has been themed with ‘transparency and accountability’ by our second university president yet the procurement of the speech laboratory facility is not as clear as crystal as what the Office of Solicitor General found out in its thorough investigation.

It’s not as transparent as it should be and it seemed that a large portion of rust is covering the inner part of it.

Perhaps, he has been transparent in a way that, at first, almost no one noticed the truth behind the hidden lies.

It turned out that the definition of transparency becomes vague and honesty becomes falsity which removes the essence of true leadership because in leadership, honesty comes along witht transparency and accountability. If a leader is honest enough with what he does, he can be perceived as a transparent and accountable leader.

We’re not looking for an ideal leader who speaks mesmerizing words but we expect a good leader who can put those words into action.

As the Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development, Dr. Peter Dayot, temporarily assumes the Office of the University President, we are looking forward and hoping for a ‘real’ transparent and accountable leadership even for a short period of time.

Kudos!

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For sale: Exhaustion As I was walking my way inside the campus, I immediately got irritated. Who would not feel such if all that you could see are students rummaging with themselves like typhoon victims waiting for a truck full of relief goods—only they are carrying those almost crumpled papers for their enrollment process.

Whether I like it or not, I have to be one of them.

I have to be one of those individuals who eat dust and spend at least a bucket of sweat just to reach the finish line. And it will not end there, because I still have to go to the next stations and battle among other barbarians.

With that unimaginable line, if one wants to break free from the chain because Mother Nature’s calling, he has to stay and suffer just to finish everything, or else, expect to see him in the next morning.

What’s more painful? It’s the fact that no matter how hard you try to be officially enrolled within a day, you just can’t. Which is more frustrating than other things.

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Respect one’s dignity If you look into different verges, never would it be possible that those transgenders had gone astray in our society. Conspicuously, there are more women than men in our populace. And unfortunately saying, the number of men had become lesser since some of them are never satisfied of their biological genders and decided to undergo different surgeries in order for their physical appearances meet their ambitious criteria.

I am never in favor of these so-called transgenders, nor a defiant of them. It wouldn’t just penetrate in my cognizance why they are not contented and gratified of what God has given to them!

How much more the ones who are too shabby, I mean, if they were just hundred percent okay of their appearances, then they would look much more pleasing.

But I don’t think that if you’re one of what I’m talking

and spent the night in our office. I am first in line the next day of the enrollment. Of course, I came there at around 4:30 in the morning, hoping to finish everything at the shortest possible time. But guess what! It was almost noontime when I finished letting my paper be signed, and that’s just one signature. And I still have to fall in line again at the same place for me to pay my fees. Like duh!

I am a scholar by the way, so I hope that you already know what place I am referring to.

But wouldn’t it be more relaxing or comfortable to have processed everything with a single line? I mean, that should be better than doing this typical time wasting for a couple of hours, and transferring to another room for another signature.

Sorry. But that was how slow everything was going on during the enrollment process.

If only we have this so-called on line enrollment like one of the famous universities in the city, I guess that could have been a lot of help, especially for those students who are tracking themselves with the subject that they wanted to enroll in. and that will be done for a span of two minutes. I just don’t know if that is still practiced in the same university until now.

But come on, our situation has to be changed. Yes! It is justifiable to do these things for enrollment, for the sake of enrolling. But isn’t it right to feel comfortable during this time?

Good thing if they’ll supply us with electric fans or refreshments while we are already shedding tears because of exhaustion.

I know that we are just a government-ruled state university.

That we are poor but deserving students. That we are willing to fall in line with empty stomachs because the processing is so fast. That we are considerate enough to let ourselves suffer for us to be enrolled. But that is not always considered. Later on, this university’s population will really increase in number that the administration itself might not or can hardly handle. What will those students do then with the same or worse situation than ours?

We have our technology. I guess we can access them and make the best out of them. about then I do consider that you’re not actually in favor because majority of those transgenders would utter that they need a make-over to escape from those scrutinizing madness of what they really are.

Apparently, I just witnessed a news that there was a 26-yearold transgender Filipina named Jennifer Laude who’s former name was Jeffrey who was allegedly murdered by a U.S. Marine named Joseph Scott Pemberton.

Joseph met Jennifer in a nightclub in Olongapo City and didn’t know that Jennifer was a transgender until they went alone into a hotel room at Celzone Lodge. He discovered that she was not actually a lassie and got drawn to kill the Filipina in a very punitively unforgiving manner. Miserably, she was found dead with her head found in the toilet bowl. According to Jennifer’s autopsy, she died in Asphyxia due to drowning.

Jennifer’s family is now seeking justice for their beloved.

Joseph is now detained in the Philippines while investigations are now going on as mandated by U.S Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Locklear.

After that incident, my outlooks towards those transgenders had just been altered. Amidst their transformations on their real facades, they shouldn’t be criticized and mainly they should not be molested. We should be advocates of gender equality and we should take it literally!

You wouldn’t discriminate someone because she is ill, send-off someone because she has cancer nor punish someone because he has transformed his looks. It’s their choice and we should respect that. If you were one of them for instance, then you should totally experience such insulting impressions from those crooked narrow-minded people who know nothing but chit-chat about those absurd stuff!

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Of all the crazy things I did, this probably would top my list. I promised my cousins, along with the other people who knew back in then that I would never, ever breathe a word of what I did.

It was my brother’s birthday and I, my siblings and cousins were having fun at the beach drinking alcohol when all of a sudden, a “bright” idea came to me. I grab my pen and paper and told my older brother to write down what I was saying. Curious, my cousins came over to know what I was planning. They thought it was another “game” I came up with and to us back then, it was.

“Ako usa sa missing nga crew sa (name of the boat). Naa ko diri karon sa usa ka isla, na stranded. Wala ko kahibalo kung asa na ko ron. Please ra gud, tabangi nyu ko. Gimingaw na jud ko ayu sa akong uyab nga si Carmelita. Ganahan na jud ko makauli sa amo.”

We were all laughing about how silly that joke was.

Carmelita by the way was then, our helper. I cleaned one empty bottle of whiskey, rolled the paper, placed it inside the bottle and aiming at the ocean, I threw my hardest to make sure the waves will carry it somewhere.

Later that night, when we turned on the television, what we saw in the news changed our lives forever. Our message in the bottle was the highlight of the news not just locally or nationwide, but it was in fact, on a worldwide news station!

Everybody fell silent while watching the news. We knew we were in trouble. I knew I was in trouble. A very big trouble.

I remembered seeing a little boy being interviewed, the one who got the bottle out of the ocean narrating how he came across the message. I remembered the mayor of the Municipality being interviewed saying that message can shed a light to the families of the missing crews – if one of them is still alive. I remembered him saying to not brush away the fact as well that that message might have been just written by people who didn’t have anything else to do with their lives but to play with these families’ emotions. These families who are in grief as there is still no whereabouts about where their family members might be.

This incident happened during an oil spill. A lot of you might be too young to remember, but it was a great deal back then. The oil tanker was carrying more than a million bunkers of fuel which sank violently during a storm.

Marine sanctuaries and mangrove reserves were destroyed, municipalities were affected and sailors went missing. This, to date is considered as the worst oil spill in the Philippines.

I shared this story for you to be able to learn from my mistake. You should be at all times cautious of the things you do and say. For you, it might be just a joke, but for the rest of the world – it’s something else.

Badong is a third year student who enjoys being silly at times. Take note: Badong is a female, not a masculine one.

October 20 - October 26, 2014

Humans have an enormous ego which indefinitely binds their way thinking that people should always get what they desire, but what do you really want? Do you like having that brand new car, earning the money that you need, building a company or finding your soulmate or how about even curing cancer? Everything is possible, nothing is impossible. There are no limits. Whatever you can dream of can be yours, when you use The Secret.

You’re job as humans are to hold on to the thoughts you want and make it absolutely clear in your minds. Every thought has a frequency, and a thought is measured if somebody thinks about it over and over again and if you’re imagining the things that you do want and what it looks like, then you are emitting that frequency of a thought on a consistent basis.

Mistaken perceptions Most people think about what they don’t want and they don’t know why it shows up over and over again, when you focus on the things you don’t want, like “I don’t want to be late, I don’t want to be late for work, you really are calling that to existence, the more you don’t want it, it’s going to show up over and over and over again. In reality it’s impossible to monitor all the thoughts we have, researchers tell us we have 60,000 thoughts a day. Creation is always happening, every time an individual has a thought, or a prolonged chronic way of thinking, they’re in the creation process, something is bound to manifest out of those thoughts.

Doesn’t mean you don’t understand it, doesn’t mean you should reject it, you don’t understand electricity probably, first of all no one even knows what electricity is [You probably can’t accurately define what electricity is. Can you?] .And you get to enjoy the benefits of it, you know how it works, some don’t, but do now this, you can cook a man’s dinner with electricity and you can also cook the man.

The Secret is the LAW OF ATTRACTION, the name given to the belief that “like attracts like” and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results and believing that people and their thoughts are from “pure energy.”

You become what you think about most and you also attract what you think about most because, like attract like according to the Law of Attraction and in the continuous process of thinking, thoughts could become things. Things are attracted to you by the virtue of the images you are holding in your mind.

Whatever is going on in your mind are attracted to you. If you think about it then you can hold it in your hand.

Manifestations of choice The law of attraction doesn’t care if you perceive things good or bad or if you do or don’t want it. If you are looking

Dear TN,

I have been thinking whether I’ve made the right decision or not. I’m not from Dumaguete. The only reason why I’m here is because my boyfriend is here. I sometimes miss my friends back home but I just shrug the feeling off and say to myself that my decision is right as not only I’m with my better half, I also got the chance to get back to school. Do you think leaving my family and friends is right to be with the one I love?--Periwinkle Dear Periwinkle, Everyone’s dream is to find their happiness and if you had found yours here, then, you have made the right choice. It’s normal to miss your family and friends as they are part of who you are but we’re quite sure that they understand your choices because that’s what our loved ones do. They support one another. If you were able to go back to school because you moved here, then, that’s another proof that you made the right decision. Do not waste an opportunity to be happy as there are many more circumstances that would make us cry. And don’t feel any regrets for a decision. Instead, stand for it.

That’d make you more encouraged. We wish you all the best!––TN

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at a thing you want then you are activating a thought and the Law of Attraction is responding to that thought and bringing you the things that match that but if you are looking at a thing you don’t want and you shout “NO” at it you are not pushing it away, instead you are activating the very thought of what you don’t want and the Law of Attraction is lining those things up for you.

Say for example being in heavy traffic once you keep on thinking how bad it is to be in heavy traffic then you will and constantly keep on being stuck in heavy traffic.

People do not have a clue that a simple shifting of their emotions can change their entire day or life. If you start out a good day and you are in a particular happy feeling and doesn’t allow something to change your mood you’re going to continue to attract by the Law of Attraction more situations, circumstances, people that sustain that happy feeling.

What you think, what you feel and what manifests is always a match.

It is important to feel good because this feeling good sends a signal to the universe to attract more positivity towards you. The moment you are feeling bad you can’t just flick your fingers in an instant and change your mood, you have to think of something beautiful, start singing or whatever that makes you positive.

It has been scientifically proven than an affirmative thought is a hundred times more powerful than a negative thought. Think of it this way, if you are anti-war then be pro-peace.

Self Curing Having a sure fire lavish lifestyle cannot guarantee safety from sickness so to speak that medication alone cannot totally heal one’s being.

A disease cannot live in a healthy emotional state body. If you a have disease and you keep on talking about it to everybody then you are going to create more disease cells. First thing you have to do is accept it after, set a line of thought that you will get over it no matter how serious it maybe.

How about having painful arthritis in your hips and feeling fearful or having the latter while feeling hopeful, the difference between the two is on recovery or not. Bear that in mind.

The overview, “What you resist, persists.” So go on and savour on the self-indulgence. No one will stop you.

No one has to stop you. Good luck!

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timers and the other three are repeaters.

Kadile, a fresh graduate and the first Summa Cum Laude of Chemistry Department, felt happy and blessed after knowing that she passed the exam.

With regard to the exam, Kadile shared “The exam was difficult.

Exams were made to test how much a person gained from school and how much dedicated we are to pass. I wasn’t enrolled in a review center so I did the review myself which made the exam more difficult for me.

How blessed I am to have passed.”

“To my teachers in NORSU, both in major and minor courses, I thank you for all the help you have given me. You were with me my whole journey of finishing my degree and even after, I owe you a lot. To my fellow BS Chemistry students and the rest of the students, always move forward, never quit, and trust in God,” said Kadile.

Moreover, Chemistry Department Chair, Edwin Romano Jr., said the department is very happy for this year’s result is better than the national passing rate. They disclosed that they are in need of more facilities to teach students better and to gain more enrollees under their course.

As for the result, there were 421 out of 705 examinees who passed the CLE given by the Board of Chemistry ChairAdoracion Resurreccion and Soledad Castañeda posting a 59.72 national passing rate.

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She wears a whole white dress. Her lips tinted with red lipstick in an almost Japanese way smiles sarcastically, her eyes so big and never blinks. She sat still (because she can’t move because she’s not living) on the newly painted white rocking chair. There were no movements except her pregnant doll-obsessed owner, busy doing chores for the incoming baby. But this thing will later on be a medium of a diabolically natured being like no other dolls possess.

Evil. Pure evil.

Warning: This article intends to spoil those who have not yet seen the movie. So apologies.

It has been widespread, but let’s talk about this scary looking demonic doll who let those weak succumb from an enticing fear of their life. And for those who fear dolls because of her. Well, scary indeed is Annabelle.

Before the conjuring, there was Annabelle If you have seen the movie ‘The Conjuring’ and was able to see Annabelle in cameo roles, haven’t you asked yourself why on earth was this creepy looking doll included to such film, if the hauntings were made by a certain apparition and not by her at all? She was not one of the family’s children’s dolls, or by any chance was left in that hunted house where the Perron family had moved in. She was just there, laying on the floor on the first scene, in a different place, scattering crayons and leaving notes. She was not in any means related to the family or to the house at all.

Well, she was the evilest of the dolls perhaps, as stated by the lady psychic/demonologist (as they say) Lorraine Warren, the one who helped the haunted Perron family in the movie. But come on, her story must be heard.

Granted, the producers might as well heard the deafening screams of horror fans and released the movie ‘Annabelle’.

And guess what! It was a box office hit. Imagine! The production spent $6.5 million and they were able to gain an astounding amount of $67 million for the first days after its release. Isn’t that amazing?

Don’t you know that Annabelle’s face is not like that?

In fact, she looks nicer than that if the movie. She’s just a simple Raggedy Ann doll like anybody else. Sewn with eyes made of buttons, a simple curved line for a smile, and hair made of yarn or any string. Much simpler that the movie’s disgustingly hug–sized doll.

I’m a performer. If you’d noticed my true identity through my way of writing, you’d be shocked. That lass?

Really? It’s like the total opposite.

Back at the time when I still know nothing, I saw a cassette player. I was puzzled. How come this stuff works?

The movie made her the center of fear, so they made revisions of her physical appearance.

The true evil Cliché: Annabelle is scary. Like on the whole movie, expect people screaming or rummaging with their hands covering their eyes.

Her name is not Annabelle. In fact, she does not have any name at all. The doll was just one the new collections of the pregnant Mia, who’s obsessed to dolls, hoping that her baby will love it.

She was possessed by a member of a satanic cult Annabelle Higgins, who snatched her own life with a slit on her throat. Her blood was absorbed by the doll’s left eye, which by a chance was laying on the dead woman’s lap. And presto! Annabelle the evil doll was born.

She can’t move. Or let’s just say she does, but you just can’t see her walking or standing or moving a cushion of her body. You can know that she’s moving because she changes positions on each scenes. Like she’ll sit on the other, and she’ll lay down on the next. What’s scary about her? The face. That ugly looking sarcastically smiling face that will always be focused on the camera for about 10 seconds—it really is scary that you’ll not know if she’ll move or blinks or smiles a little more worse than she is.

The real motive of this evilest doll is to kill and to get souls to devour for by the guards of the evilest thing in the Are there amusing dwarves inside it? I was curious about that strange thing to the extent of destroying it. “Mom, I thought there are people inside,” I blurted. I felt sorry but my parents just laughed.

I was 8 months when they noticed me humming. They predicted that I’ll be a singer in the future. (I can’t believe it.) As I remember, I was like a robot, executing every command they’d say. Before, when I hear the line: May palaka sa may sapa , I would dance with my full innocence.

Bliss is in the air.

During a children’s congress of Care Corner International Foundation Incorporated years ago, I was one of the contestants for a singing competition. I was just 3 years old then and the bunso.

My foes were really prepared with their striking attire.

The chosen songs were also powerful. Me? I wore a white dress with my hair tied in a working hair style. I was just a mere innocent kid who’s dependent to her parent’s attention.

“Where’s Dad?” I said. “He’s not here,” Mom replied.

“Just focus.” “No!” I shouted in a childish manner. “I won’t sing until Dad’s around.” I hurriedly ran to a near playground and took a slide. I was messy and Mom can’t control that wild aura inside me when I’m upset. It doesn’t matter if I’m parched under the scorching heat of the sun. It doesn’t matter if I’m sweating and I smell gross. It doesn’t matter at all. Minutes later, I saw my Dad who’s fastapproaching. “Hey, Dad’s here,” I exclaimed. The mood suddenly turned to a Daddy’s-little-girl mode. I tightly hugged my father. “Start preparing for the contest,” he said.

I followed him and it was just time for my turn. “A way in a manger; No crib for a bed; the little Lord Jesus lalalalala.”

I can’t really remember the next lines. Just search it if you

world and in all dimensions—demons. And expect this demon to appear anytime in the movie. It’s really ugly.

What’s more scary? Like Annabelle, he’ll be focused on the camera for almost 10 seconds and will immediately block the screen. Poof! Bulaga.

But come on! We all know it. The doll has nothing to do with all the paranormal stuff that has been happening in the movie. She was just the medium. We all have to blame that insane satanic girl who just made a slit on her throat, and the demon who does nothing but devour.

From sitting on the rocking chair, Annabelle (you decide if it’s the doll or the one who’s inside it) now sits inside a glassed box in the residence of Lorraine Wa r re n . S h e s i t s t h e re simply like a tamed child—harmless and cute, watching her new owner with all the demonic collections. At least she got new friends. After all, she’s just a doll. A doll with a personality. An evil one. So don’t fear dolls, fear what’s inside them. (For those spoiled readers, sorry and share the fear!) like to. But, I do remember that I brought home the bacon.

Flash forward. This hiding feeling seemed to antagonize me as a performer. What the! I can’t understand.

Yes. Before, I was a high school choir member, one of the singers during theatrical plays for our projects and one who usually sang responsorial psalms but I really have to win over that negative atmosphere in order to join the group. If I failed to, I’d be the center of attention due to that lousy performance on stage. I can’t help it when I’m nervous. Fine. I give up. How can an extreme shy gal be on stage? Or is this not the real me?

I guess it’s better to stop this foolishness than being a joke. I don’t want to be discouraged anymore. I think confidence is just the missing ingredient and it was broken into pieces when I was bullied before by some rude individuals. Actually, I can’t blame them for I look like a loser type ‘as some would say’. “Hey, why didn’t you apply as a Kabilin choir member?”a former classmate said. “Sayang imong talent.” I just smiled and replied, “I want to explore something else.”

Well, I’m still okay. I really studied writing and applied as a college-based writer. A true writer expresses herself through writing and I like to be one. Anyways, thanks for your time, staying glued at a particular place. See you again, fellas.

Now, I’m trying to heal myself from the trauma that scarred my sensitivity. I hate bullies. I decided not to communicate to everyone because I was afraid that they might do the same thing that I’ve experienced before but I realized that I was wrong when the institution gave me the “Tagad-Tagad Pag Maytime Award.”

Norsunians grab awards in World Tourism Month celebration P u t t ing N O R S U ’ s b a nn e r on top were some Bachelor of Science in Tourism students who grabbed numerous awards during the celebration of World Tourism Month on September 27.

Kristine Khea Gonzales, a Bachelor of Science in Tourism student of NORSU, was crowned as Negros Oriental Tourism Ambassador. She was one of the several candidates from four colleges in the city vying for the title.

Aside from bringing home the crown, Gonzales also received some minor awards during the pageant. These include the Best in Corporate Attire, Best in Course Uniform

and Best Speaker.

Together with Gonzales on the stage was his partner Deandro Enojo who grabbed the 4th runner up spot. In addition, Enojo was hailed Mr. Friendship which was one of the minor awards of the event.

Apart from the pageant, several activities were also initiated and participated by Tourism students.

NORSU, as one of the participating school, also bagged some of the awards from various competitions. To specify, NORSU Tourism students gained the second place in promotional video competition, third in live advertisement competition and second in the Video Advertising competition.

Meanwhile, two NORSU students namely Im Torres and Edralyn dela Rosa both placed second in international tour guiding and domestic tour guiding respectively. In addition, Jan Benedict Tan and Nathaniel Melon were the champion and third placer, respectively, in the Flair Tending competition.

According to CBA Dean Benjamin Villagonzalo, he is proud and happy about NORSU’s achievements during the World Tourism Month since it brings NORSU to greater heights in the field of Tourism despite the college’s lack of resources.

“What we are teaching in the university is what the industry needs because we are given these awards. These are the consolidated

efforts of the administration, faculty and students,” he said appreciating the support of the students’ parents, faculty and the department chair.

The World Tourism Month celebration was also participated in by Metro Dumaguete College, Asian College, Foundation University and Saint Paul University Dumaguete. It was organized by the Province of Negros Oriental and City of Dumaguete Tourism Offices in partnership with the Tourism Educators Council of Negros Oriental & Siquijor (TECNOS) and the Sidlakang Negros Association of Tourism Officers (SINATO).—

By Joanne P. Ferrolino (With reports from Travel Society Rocks)

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 19

October 20 - October 26, 2014

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USMO prompts Norsunians on unclaimed IDs

T h e Univ e r si t y S e c u r i t y Management Office (USMO) of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) reminded the Norsunians to retrieve their identification cards (IDs) that were left unclaimed since the beginning of the school year.

These unclaimed IDs are composed of those that were confiscated by the guards-on-duty from the students who use it improperly and some were accidentally lost by the students.

According to USMO Assistant Supervisor Ebenezer Sanchez, there are more than one student IDs confiscated by the guards every day.

“Naa’y uban, masakpan nga wala gisuot inside the campus, ang uban ipatuyok-tuyok sa kamot, ang uban magsuot ug dili ilahang ID, naa’y uban ID sa laing school ang isuot ug naa pu’y nawong sa artista ang gibutang,” he explained.

Sanchez said, as of the press time, 81 of the IDs were already passed to Student Affairs Services (SAS) for the implementation of immediate and proper sanction.

USMO Director Benjamin Valencia advised Norsunians should claim their IDs back because

they paid for it. He added it would be a loss for the students not to claim their IDs when they were allowed to reclaim it.

Moreover, the ‘No ID, No entry’ policy has been USMO’s guide for confiscating unworn IDs. Valencia said they consider some of the students with valid reasons and give them second chances but some are too abusive pocketing their IDs and putting it inside their bags.

Valencia also said Criminology students, for as long as they are on post, are allowed to confiscate IDs from students not following the policy.

Valencia added that they have been strictly implementing this policy to avoid non-students and outsiders entering the NORSU premises with suspicious motives. He said they are held responsible for anything that would compromise the security of employees and students inside the campus.

“Since that is the policy, we have to follow.

People who are wearing IDs nga dili estudyante, we have to prevent them,” he said.

According to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student, Christine Mae Pael,

Norsunians compete in annual intramurals

Clash for championship. Norsunians take part in the different athletic activities during the Annual Intramurals Meet held last September 18-20. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez and Kendrex B.Pael)

All colleges of Negros Oriental State University- Main Campuses I & II did their best in unleashing their athletic and mental skills during the Annual Intramural Meet 2014 on September 18-20.

On the data released by Sports Director Robeleo Padernal, there were five sports played during the Intramurals including basketball, volleyball, table tennis, taekwondo, and chess. The games were categorized into men and women divisions.

For men’s division in the basketball playoffs, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) was held champion while the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) won for women’s division. On the other hand, CIT bagged the victory for volleyball (men) and College of Education for women’s category. The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) and College of Business Administration championed the table tennis men and women’s division respectively.

Meanwhile, CCJE grabbed the first spot in both men and women category of taekwondo same as with the team from the College of Arts and Sciences, who made it to the top during the Chess competition.

According to Mr. Padernal, this year’s intramurals was considered as the proof of fun and

enjoyment compared to last year.

“Mas makita nato na ang mga students na nagenjoy sa intramurals karon since last year, daghan untang games because we were preparing for SCUAA yet some of the games were held outside that some of the students were not able to witness the game. Dili pareha karon na makita jud nato na daghang nagtapok na estudyanteng ni-witness ug nag-enjoy sa intrams. And that’s the purpose of having Intramurals–to give entertainment to the studentry,” he said.

Likewise, Education student Lorraine Fernandez shared that she liked the men’s volleyball game the most during the intrams. “It was indeed an awesome experience. I really did enjoy each game and had fun together with my friends,” she added.

“Intrams was short pero nag-enjoy kougminaayo. Students have a break from all the academic stress,” sophomore Accountancy student Crishajhane Cañete expressed.

Third year education student Ma. Monica Ezquer said that the games didn’t start as early as she thought it would. “Pero it was fun bisag ga-ulan dayon todo support ang mga supporters sa kada college,” she further said.—By Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya and Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino

students should follow the rules and regulation of the university for security purposes.

“Dapat makatilaw ug lesson ang mga students nga wala ga-follow sa rules sa university,” she said.

Another student, Joanna Katrina Ricafort, shared her experience on her confiscated ID because of not wearing it inside the campus.

“Ang hirap talaga kasi lagi akong sinisita ng mga guwardya,” Ricafort said.

Arlyn Sarita, another BS Computer Science student, said what the USMO is doing is just a proper discipline for students who are careless for their IDs. “Para nako, maayo na kay responsibility biya na nato nga mga students nga magsuot jud ug ID inside the campus.”

Furthermore, Student Affairs Services Director Robert Poculan said there is a need for the student to submit a promissory letter to have their IDs back.

Poculan also suggested students should renew their old IDs and advised Norsunians “not allow anyonve to use their IDs because it’s tantamount to lying.”—By Francis Ivan G. Ho and Trixia Pauline Acab

Bulks of IDs. A Norsunian looks inside a box full of unclaimed IDs. (Photo by Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas)

KBP, Dgte media practitioners commemorate Press Freedom Week Members of the Dumaguete Press and Radio Club Incorporated and Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) - Dumaguete Chapter celebrated the Press Freedom Week ( Sept. 21-27) through a symposium held at Dumaguete Press Club building.

The event was celebrated by some local radio stations including DYEM Bai Radio, DYGB Power 91, DYSR Killer Bee FM; DYMB Energy FM, DYYD YES FM Dumaguete, DYWC Radio Bandilyo, DYRM Radio Asenso and senior students of Mass Communication of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU).

Cebu City DYHP RMM station manager, Atty. Ruphil Bañoc, graced the Press Freedom celebration and delivered a forum on “Libel and Media Responsibility.”

In his speech, Bañoc said media practitioners must appreciate the freedom on media that the country is currently enjoying after the escape from the implementation of former President Ferdinand Marcos for Martial Law on September 21, 1972

wherein journalists and other practitioners were banned to publish, broadcast or even televise any action contradicting to his administration.

He added that knowing libel is very essential especially to those media personalities who are mostly engaged in this case.

As part of the lecture, Bañoc pointed out the five elements of libel. The first one is the imputation of a crime or a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance. Second that the imputation is in public. Next, is that the imputation resulted to the discredit, dishonour and defamed of anyone. Fourth, that the imputation is subjected to natural or juridical person or to one who is dead or deceased. And lastly that the imputation is malicious in content.

He also said “kitang mga media practitioners angay magtabanganay kay usa rajud ta ka grupo dili kay mag-iyahanay ta og daotanay sa usa’g-usa. Dili na sya maayo.”—By Meljean F. de la Peña

NORSU-JPPhA celebrates

World Pharmacists Day

T h e J u nio r P h ilippin e Pharmacists Association (JPPhA) of NORSU, in cooperation with the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) Negros Oriental-Siquijor chapter, participated in the nationwide flash mob organized by the Young Pharmacists Group of the Philippines to celebrate the World Pharmacists Day. One hundred third year Pharmacy students of the JPPhA danced the tune of “Happy” by Pharell Williams simultaneously together with participants from different chapters of the PPhA all over the country.

The PPhA was composed of 39 chapters in Luzon, 13 in Visayas, 25 in Mindanao and 10 affiliates.

According to Pharmacy Department Head Analiza Bais, the flash mob aimed to increase public awareness and appreciation of pharmacists and its profession.

The dance activity was among the few flash mobs organized in the country. It was documented for submission and posting in the website of PPhA just like the PPhA Davao and Cebu chapters whose flash mob’s videos were already posted.

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Do the moves! NORSU Pharmacy students at Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park as a sign of their participation in World Pharmacists’ Day. (Photo by Kendrex B. Pael)

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Vol.XXXII Issue No. 19

October 20 - October 26, 2014

Student-leaders attend first DSLS

DSLS 2014. The 25 participants of the different participating schools together with the Dumaguete Student Leaders Summit (DSLS) organizers (front row) show their certificates of appreciation. The participating schools are Foundation University, St. Paul University Dumaguete, AMA Computer College, STI Dumaguete, Silliman University and Negros Oriental State University. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)

N e g r os O r i e n t a l S tat e U n i v e r s i t y - S t u d e n t Government of Dumaguete City I and II (NORSU-SGDC I & II) officers participated the first Dumaguete Student Leaders Summit (DSLS) on September 20 aiming to hone the leadership skills of the student-leaders.

Wi t h i t s t h e m e “ S t u d e n t Leaders for Dumaguete: Global Brand of Leadership,” the summit was purposely organized to develop effective leadership among youth sectors not just locally but also in the global perspectives.

According to Shamah

Bulangis, a lead organizer of the event who is at the same time a fourth year AB Political Science student of Silliman University, the activity was initiated for the student government leaders to engage properly in some activities and to create a ‘change.’

“Development, action and impact is not just in the position o f t h e p e r s o n , i t ’s m o s t l y i n what work the person does and what fires them up, what’s there passion and how they actualize it,” Bulangis stressed.

On the other hand, Ace dela Cruz, one of the speakers, a student from Ateneo and a chairperson of Ateneans for Agrarian Reform Movement (AFARM) expressed his thoughts about the local issues in the community. He said “Even if we are youth we should be aware in the issues because we have ways on how we can end a certain issue.”

There is a planning session on what activities they could create to help the community like in AMA Computer College which they anticipated to have

tourism studes render entertainment show In cooperation with the College of Business Administration (CBA), Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST) Students presented “Pista sa Nayon at Palarong Pinoy” featuring the Super Gandang Sireyna 2014 held at NORSU Sports and Cultural Complex on September 17.

According to the overall director Pressie Gem Aboy, the event was basically initiated in compliance with their course project but unexpectedly turned out to be a successful entertainment to Norsunians.

Furthermore, the assigned director Aboy said she was thankful for the success of the event as well as to the efforts of their Event’s instructor Cristine Aba and their Department Chair Mrs. Stella Llera.

“I am very much thankful with

the candidates sa ilang cooperation during the rehearsals, because without them, our event wouldn’t be possible,” she said appreciating the talents of the participants.

In addition, Aboy also expressed her gratitude for the candidates who made the show into reality.

“I believe that each of them gave their best not just for the crown but to make their audience happy as well,” she added.

The show was concluded with the announcement of winners in which Francis Amor was crowned as the Miss Universe (winner), Rhalf Daniel Guzarem as Miss Earth (1st runner up), Angel Grafe as Miss Water (2nd runner up), Henry Sato as Miss Air (3rd runner up) and Arfil Alama as Miss Fire (4th runner up).

The rest of the participants include

Jeffrey Sarah, Rabello Sumoson, Ikhe Vhien Pantosa, and Renante GibangGibang.

Besides the pageant, the other events directed by the BST students were the Tour Guiding Competition and Palarong Pinoy.

A Bachelor of Secondary Education student Jayson Ege expressed his appreciation to the event “Okay man ilang show, makalingaw kay na showcase nila ang mga unexpected talents sa mga Pinoy at the same time the audiences were delighted to witness it.”

Meanwhile, Hanah Lyne Ragpa a freshman student voiced her excitement “It’s very surprising for they’ve not just reveal the fun but also excitement in every part of the live show!” —By Dayanara G. Villalon and Hengie V. Jalando-on

vouchers that the March, June and October 2013 payments were lawful and supported with complete and proper documents.

The act, according to the OSG, was a complete falsity because there was no prior public bidding for the acquisition of the Speech Laboratory facility and the BOR did not approve the contract of agreement between Real and the Mars Laboratory Instruments, Inc.

The OSG also recommended the filing of same administrative complaint for Trayvilla and Crusio for dishonesty and be issued with preventive suspension of 90 days in pursuant with Section 51, Chapter 7, Title I, Book V of EO 292.

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discovered that Real disobeyed the order of the BOR during its meeting on December 21, 2012 not to continue with the project because of its expensive expenditures when he entered into a contract with the said private supplier and made payments on March 7, June 11 and October 22, 2013.

Meanwhile, Trayvilla, based on the findings, stated in her letter dated November 14, 2013 and January 23, 2014 to the BOR and Commissioner Minella Alarcon, respectively, that the speech laboratory facility installed at the NORSU-BSC was a product of competitive bidding and that all the procurement procedures stipulated under RA 9184 were properly complied.

Moreover, Trayvilla and Crusio misrepresented and made untruthful statements in the disbursement

OSG Recommendations Having the information gathered through a series of investigation, the OSG recommended to the BOR the filing of an administrative complaint against Real for grave misconduct, dishonesty, falsification of public/official document and gross insubordination.

BOR actions In addition, the BOR denied the request of Real for extension in submitting his written explanation.

The BOR also adopted the recommendation of the OSG, executed a formal charge against the three suspended NORSU officials, appointed Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development, Dr. Peter Dayot, as the university officer-incharge and enacted the reconstitution of Investigation Committee.

an awareness among students; in Foundation University, “Project Uswag” which aimed to help the poor youth and educate them into social and environmental awareness while in NORSU, they presented a proposal named “Tutors ST project” which aimed that with the help of the teachers, they will train the out-of-school youth and unemployed individuals to earn money.

The student leaders in NORSU SGDC-1 were Paul John Renacia (Information Technology Personnel of SG national), Ariel Nikko Villariaza (Gov. in CNDPHAS), while in SGDC2 and were John Cliff Abing (Vice Gov. in the College of Engineering), Ivy Villafuerte (Internal Secretary), Mayette Hanna Diez (External Secretary), Jelly Namacpacan (4 th year representative of CEA) and Gelly Ann Zamora (SGDC2 auditor).

Paul John Renacia, an Information Technology Personnel of SG national, said the summit was very informative and useful giving him the ideas on what

and how a student leader can contribute to the school as well as the society. “The speakers were spot-on about the issues concerning us and how we could solve them,” he added.

Moreover, Edcarl Cagandahan, one of the Silliman participants said “we are already leaders but this summit taught us how to be an effective leaders and citizens not only locally but also globally.”

Alvin KennithEmodo from Foundation University (FU) further said his first participation in the summit was a great experience since they were trained to become more effective leaders.

The first ever student leaders summit was initiated

by SU students and attended by 25 participants from STI, St. Paul University, AMA Computer College, FU and NORSU. In partnership with the Samahan ng mga Pilipina para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran (SPARK) PHILIPPINES, the DSLS took place in Negros Oriental Convention Center. —By Mayette Hanna F. Diez and Nina Marie T. Pino

Community News

Norsunians, Dumagueteños march to save Mt. Talinis

To raise awareness and protect Mount Talinis, some Norsunians and concerned citizens of Dumaguete City joined the People’s Climate March from Freedom Park to Quezon Park, September 22.

According to the volunteer scientist of the Save Mount Talinis Movement, Apolinario Cariño, the event was organized by 350. org here in Negros represented by John Lumapay. He shared that the movement is a worldwide effort.

The march serving as the global observance had a twohour program at the Quezon Park.

Discussed during the event were local environmental issues and efforts that call for transparency and concrete policy for the protection of forests from exploitation and the conservation of water systems.

Furthermore, 350.org East Asia posted on social media the upkeep to save the Horns of Negros. “We support Save Mount Talinis Movement in Negros Oriental in their ongoing campaign to protect the 15,287-hectare forest biodiversity hotspot, its flora and fauna and watersheds that are now threatened by the geothermal expansion plans of the Energy Development Corporation (EDC).

We support the development of clean, safe, community-based, and decentralised Renewable Energy solutions that serves the best

interest of communities in Negros Oriental.”

Meanwhile, the issue about the proposed cutting of more than 576 trees brought by the expansion of a geothermal power plant or called the Nasulo Project by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) also led to the movement and race to save the area around Mt. Talinis.

Environmentalists identified that Mt. Talinis, a key biodiversity conservation site in Negros Oriental, is home to old growth forest that surrounds the peak and lakes covering an area of about 4800 hectares harbouring 102 species of birds, 24 of mammals and 68 of amphibians, more or less 50 percent of these species are endemics.

The people’s march was participated in by 2700 other marches around the world including China, India, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Turkey, South Africa, London, Mexico City, and Philippines, and crusaded by 400,000 New Yorkers expressing their urgent need for meaningful climate action.

The march was said to be the largest climate march in history joined by the City of Dumaguete, according to a press release.

Hashtags like, #ClimateChange #SaveMountTalinis #SaveMtTalinis were used to raise and spread awareness for the cause. —By Francis Ivan G. Ho

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“We hope for collaborations with Junior Pharmacists so that in the future, there will be an organization na padulngan nila kung sila mahimong pharmacists,” Bais added.

Aside from the flash mob, the PPhA also planned to organize other activities involving junior pharmacists like an annual national convention that will be participated by the third year and fourth year Pharmacy students.

The mass dance took place in the Freedom Park on September 25.— By Joanne P. Ferrolino

Eco-friendly. Norsunians take a pose for a photo shoot with the advocates of Save Mt. Talinis movement, holding the paper signage, “SAVE Mt. Talinis”. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)