The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 21 - 22

WE WRITE FOR YOU. WE FIGHT FOR YOU. VOL XXXIV ISSUE NO 21-22 | NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 4, 2016

NORSU turns 109 years old BRING THE BEAT IN! A local band spins the night through music and foam sealing the week-long founding anniversary celebration of Negros Oriental State University (Photo by Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla).

S i n ce i t s FOUN DATION i n 1 9 0 8 , Negros Oriental State U n i v e r s i t y ( NORSU ) a d m i n i s t r at i o n , f a c u l t y , students, and alumni have c e l e b r a t e d i t s 1 0 9 th y e a r founding anniversary with various activities

from different sectors and organizations.

Kicking off the celebration, Joel Limson, the 3 rd university president, affirmed to uphold the authority vested upon him and assured that his administration would be transparent and participatory in its decision- making and

PASUC-NIR Cu lture and Arts Fest proclaims NORSU overall champ Mary Joy C. Llorente

After three days of showcasing talents in various competitions, Negros Oriental State U n i v e r s i t y ( NORSU ) was proclaimed overall c h a m p i o n i n t h e 1 st Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges - Negros Island R e g i o n ( P ASU C - NIR ) Culture and the Arts Festival.

Running from November 24-26, NORSU garnered awards on the various competitions, besting among the three participating State Universities and Colleges ( SU C s ) i n t h e r e g i o n , namely Central Philippines State University ( C P SU ) , C a r l o s H i l a d o Memorial State College (CHMSC) and Northern Negros State College of

Science and Technology (NONESCOST).

NORSU champed in all dance competitions namely Indigenous Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Folk Dance, Contemporary Dance, Choral Singing, Vocal Duet, and in Dagliang Talumpati represented by Irish Espinosa.

Furthermore, silver medals were awarded in the categories Pop Solo, Live Band, and Quiz Bowl. Joemar Villarejo, who represented in Pencil Rendering, and Prisha Marie Merced in Pagkukwento also bagged second place.

Moreover, bronze medals were awarded t o NORSU f o r V o c a l Solo, Kundiman and Instrumental Solo.

Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, was represented by Donna PASUC-NIR/to page 4

FELIZ CIEN NOVENo!

SOCIAL SCHEMATA opinion|see page 2

transactions during the investiture ceremony held on November 29 at Lamberto Macias Sports Complex.

During evenings, the Booth Stock Festival in which different events and activities that showcase the intellect, talent, and creativity were celebrated outside NORSU Main.

Spearheaded by the League of Student O r g a n i z a t i o n s ( L SO ) executive council, academic, religious and special interest organizations in the university participated the evening festivity wherein a number of excellent

performing organizations were recognized.

Limson also honored service awards to 14 retirees on the 28th of November in an awarding ceremony after the variety show the faculty has prepared.

On the other hand,

the Federation of Negros Oriental State University Alumni (FEDNORSUA) also acknowledged alumni Ma. Theresa Vilasco Avanzado and Staff Sergeant Nilo Armentano Cataluna for their achievements in their fields of specialization on the 30th.

Competing for the

Mary Joy C. Llorente

Badminton and Chess on November 29 to December 2.

The team CEA Builders conquered the Chess Tournament, winning both men and women category, thus leaving CAS and CEd behind their backs.

Builders also emerged victorious on Table Tennis Men and Women division outplaying CCJE and CIT. Owning another championship title, the Builders bested the Volleyball

League on women category l e a v i n g C E d , C BA , a n d CNPAHS as runners up; but were outsmarted on the men category, hailing the CBA Golden Eagles as champion.

Adding up another triumph was the Builders Women Badminton Team smashing CNPAHS, CBA, and CEd; hence securing only the first runner up on men’s division, hailing CAS as the champion.

Meanwhile, the Builders’

basketball team only p l a c e d f o u r t h o n Me n category and promised to redeem themselves in the succeeding year.

Supposedly on S eptemb er, Int ramura ls 2016 was moved and realigned to this year’s 109 th Founding Anniversary due to funding issues.

To note, t his is t he s am e re a s on a s to w hy Engr. Israel Banua, CEA’s

NORSU TURNS/to page 8

CEA dominates Intrams ‘16 Winning six out of 10 championship matches on both men and women categories, College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) dominated over other seven contending colleges during the Intramurals 2016.

Emphasizing speed, mental and physical prow e s s , C E A s t r u g g l e d over five games – Basketball, Volley ball, Table Tennis,

CEA/to page 9

NORSU formalizes university prexy appointment Larry V. Villarin

Through the authority vested by the highest governing body of the university, Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution 51, s. 2016, has formally appointed Dr. Joel Limson as the third university president of NORSU during his investiture in Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex on November 28.

In line with the 109 th

university diary

THIRD EYE

FEATURE|see page 6

founding celebration of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), Limson affirmed to uphold the authority vested upon him as president during his investiture ceremony together with the students, faculty, staff, members of the BOR and guests.

As stated in the resolution, L i m s o n i s a p p o i n t e d a s DR. JOEL P. LIMSON in his speech during the university Charter Day. president of NORSU and is commencing on July 13, 2016 address, Limson thanked the members of the BOR who given all the powers, rights, to July 12, 2020.

In his inauguration responsibilities, and privileges NORSU/to page 3

WHICH COUNTRY? UNIVERSITY POLL

BACKPAGE|see page 10

Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac

Syriyl Mae D. Mapili

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EDITORIAL

Thrusts, head on!

When we are all part in contributing our efforts through collaborations and individual roles, the responsibility of sustaining a quality university environment should lie between all of us. But how exactly should this come to order with the new kind of leadership we have?

To construe a strong university foundation, the commencement of our institution’s 109th Founding Anniversary has become an avenue for the university public to witness the investiture ceremony of our 3rd University President, Joel P. Limson affirming to uphold the authority vested upon him by the Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution 51, s. of 2016, formally appointing him as the new university president—a year after being selected university president for the nine (9) campuses of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). Beginning on the 13th of July 2016 and expiring on 12th July 2020, our new university president has been given all the powers, rights, responsibilities, and privileges defined through Republic Act 9299 and pertinent memoranda promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education.

Guided by the virtue to lead headway as an icon of leadership, Dr. Limson has underscoresd his desire to capacitate the university by making it strong through delivering speedy educational services, strengthening of flagship programs, improving of educational facilities, and providing efforts to put up state-of-the art equipment. Aside from thoroughly defining notations about the educational environment NORSU offers, the university president has targeted the fortification of quality instruction by ensuring proper recruitment and selection process based on faculty fitness and merits.

Achieving all of these are probable. Even before the university president’s term ends, these goals can readily be achieved. However, brimming conflicts and issues concerning the personnel from the administrative branches, the teaching heads and faculty, and the students are factors underlying “misses” for this admin’s bullseye. More so does the micromanagement of the highest governing body of the university could deliberately derail this glorious path.

To put it simply, a lot is at stake. And for Norsunians, we cannot afford to take up another fuss leading to the deprivation of the benefits a typical tertiary student should receive, and the abolition and delay of developments entitled for the population enrolled during the year.

With much assurance and support, Dr. Limson, strongly advocates student affairs and welfare, seeing his role as a major gameplayer to cut the slow processes during enrolments, releasing of grades and transcript of records, and other chartered transactions students usually face, through the existence of the icitization program.

In his speech, he recognized the student’s avenue for participation on decision making. Encouraging accountability, transparency, and excellence among students, Dr. Limson envisioned students’ individual roles to help accomplish the bigger picture before he ends his term.

This is expected from a leader who champions students—triumphant we soar!

You’re under surveillance “Technology is a doubleedged sword.”

Every time I enter the main gate of the university, I always take a glimpse at t h e t h re e c l o s e d - c i rc u i t television (CCTV) cameras being installed on the administ rat ion bui lding .

Terror attacks... Accidents...

Though the authorities believe that CCT Vs are essential in monitoring suspicious movements, the public is less convinced. The anxiety to be safe in any unforeseen

danger has resulted to another discomfort to some people who are very private — the idea of being watched by an unseen eye.

Perhaps, it’s okay for you to be watched from a control room by anonymous people.

The worrying part is that you don’t even know how many CCTVs are out there.

These stuff don’t bother me that much, but I’m sure that those people who have secret agenda will be alarmed. Wait!

Be careful or you’ll get caught.

Feliz cien noveno!

Happy 109th Foundation Anniversary Negros Oriental State University!

The university was evidently busy during the month of November; from the shortened periods in preparation for the culture and the arts festival to the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Culture and the Arts Festival itself, up until the founder’s week celebration. Those seemed like a rollercoaster ride; for

the student-participants, administration, teachers, staff, and student leaders. Were you here in NORSU during those times? Who were the ones who longed and demanded for student activities and extracurricular events? Did you enjoy every activity prepared?

November 24- 26 was the 1st Negros Island Region (NIR) PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival. This is the first and probably the last.

The next regional PASUC

Knowing the fact that NORSU has resorted to the use of CCTVs for policing campus activities and keeping students in check and under control, random questions just pop into my mind. Which areas on campus will be kept under surveillance? How will the data collected be stored?

How long will the data be retained? How will the data be deleted?

As what I have learned from the authorities, this may be used for investigation of criminal acts and serious disciplinary activities, and for protection of individuals including students, faculty, staff and visitors. I could still remember theft cases in t he campus t hat were left unsettled because there were no enough evidences to trace the culprits, leaving the victims in vain.

The university has 16 CCTVs at strategic locations as it commits to promote a safe environment with a state-of-the-art technology.

Of course, the University Security and Management Office (USMO) never told us the specific areas where they placed them. Just find them yourself if you want t o. A n d e v e n i f I k n e w where the strategic locations were, I wouldn’t include the confidential information in this column. Who knows?

It might be used for gross violation on privacy or a basis in plotting any crime.

The decision of using these cameras as a means of sur veillance may bring mixed emotions to those concerned Norsunians out there. This may curb their personal freedom and rob the democratic atmosphere o f t h e c a mp u s , b u t i t i s also responsible for the security and prevention of any unfores een incident.

If you feel like your personal space is being invaded, then you have to a d d re ss you r c onc e r n to the administration in a considerable way.

competitions maybe held with the previous regional grouping before the creation of NIR as President Duterte eyes on signing an Executive Order on its abolition with the reason of budget constraints. In an online article by the Inquirer, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Diño said the creation and operation of the NIR was not given allocation in the national budget for 2016 and 2017. Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno also furthered, “It will be repealed. It’s pending at the Office of the President. Anyway, it will be signed anytime soon.”

If we just knew it will end this way, the previous administration should have not started it in the first place. After all the adjustment and changes we went through because of EO 183 establishing NIR, now we need to disregard those efforts and get back how we used to be. Also, Duterte has a plan on federalizing the country. Will we face another waste of efforts once the next administration

would not support to this type of government? Frequent changing could be tiring and unprogressive too.

Looking on the brighter side, let us commend our fellow Norsunians on their outstanding performance during the PASUC competitions. May it be contending with region 7 or region 18, we still outshine them despite all. Let us be proud waving the flag of NORSU, as the schools from the Occidental are also aware of our prowess when it comes to these competitions. They say there’s bias and we got the home court advantage. But I got to say NORSU has always been outstanding when it comes to cultural and art contests even before NIR. We host the competition this year but if this were held in another school in the NIR, I bet NORSU will still beat them. In region 7 where we have more school competitors, we bested them in our own way.

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Norsunians join innovation expo Participated by most universities around Dumaguete City, Engineering and Architecture faculty and students of Negros Oriental State University - Bajumpandan Campus showcase their tech projects, inventions, and products during the Dumaguete University Town Innovation Expo on November 28-29 held at Robinsons Place Dumaguete. (Photos by Ma. Angelica G. Ho)

Francesca Nicole e.

Divinagracia

Generating public awareness to develop new products, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) faculty and students presented their research and inventions during the Dumaguete University Town Innovation Expo at Robinsons Place Dumaguete on November 28-29.

Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), selected Engineering and Architecture students, together with faculty members, displayed

their inventions along with three other participating universities in Dumaguete.

NORSU Architecture students presented a Site Development Miniature while Electronics and Communications Engineering students displayed their Mini Electric Generator.

NORSU Mechanical Engineering students made their Miniature Engine in view to public.

Electronics Communication and Computer Engineering students developed an Android Controlled Bridge Miniature and sets of electro pneumatics manufacturing process line with

five Siemens programmable logic controller.

According to Engr. Gilbert Arbon, DOST Head, conducting this event, which serves as an avenue to develop inventions, makes students more aware in the community, making more researchers to dig deeper in problems and solutions.

Arbon added, “we can improve some innovations that weren’t pursued by other innovators, so we conducted this [event] for the new innovators to improve their skills and thoughts in making a thing work.”

In an interview with TN,

Theodor Anthony Saycon, fifth year BS Mechanical Engineering student, said the event “helps us in our studies, kay with this we can be enlightened with how these inventions be more useful and productive.”

Furthermore, Rax L. Conde, fifth year BS Electonics and Communication Engineering student, said, “We must not limit our ideas; we must look in the bigger picture and focus on what may happen next even if the small inventions we make now, can lead us to a brighter future because we engaged ourselves in analyzing things more expansive.”

good number of researches and technology transfer which they are trying to conduct in different communities.

Lacuesta stated they plan to put up the center of agri-forestry and natural resources in the 60-hectare land area in Barangay Baslay, Dauin where they partnered with Baslay Farmers Association (BFA) as one of their recepients for their 2017 extension project.

Newly approved Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 83, s. of 2016 resolves the six Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) for extension projects including Baslay as one of the chosen communities.

NORSU-REXIL allocated Php 25,000 to Baslay for environmental survey and visiting

by interviewing the farmers pertaining to their household and income in order to gain their baseline information.

Mangrove, coastal and marine center will be built in a 9-hectare land in Bais where they will culture fish and develop the area, she said.

Lacuesta planned to put up the Freshwater aquaculture and aquaponics center in Pamplona due to good source of water.

For rural engineering and technology center, it will be established in Bajumpandan.

She also disclosed the plan of the President to transfer the College of Industrial and Technology (CIT) building to Bajumpandan campus in the next few years because the equipment and facilities of CIT can be shared with Engineering.

youths of Negros Oriental, Limson recognized the presence of other colleges and universities in Dumaguete.

Moreover, Limson underscored his desire to capacitate all external campus, making it as operational as the main campus to ensure and deliver speedy educational services.

“In the next three years of this dispensation, we will strengthen the flagship programs of the different campuses. This goes with it the strengthening of their faculty profile, improving the facility and provision of the state-of-the-art equipment for these programs,” he stressed.

On the other hand, Limson foresees the revival of

Primarily, she already allotted Php 10 Million for the initial building infrastructure and research facilities for the four research centers.

“We will be starting to establish first and put up a personnel and infrastructure that will be for the first year,” Lacuesta said.

However, she explained, “It will not really be that operational yet but we start putting up the infrastructure and organic personnel that can plan and coordinate with researchers.”

When asked about the construction of the building, she will coordinate yet with the University Engineer and have it approved by the President. (With reports from D. Darantinao and L. Villarin)

Due to unavailable funds, inconsistent schedules and unaligned plans, the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Film Festival was rescheduled in January instead on the Founders Day Celebration.

In an interview with The NORSUnian (TN), Speaker of the House Genesis Dimatulac, together with the Student Government Dumaguete CityMain Campus 1 (SGDC-1) House of Representatives, decided to move the Film Festival, “because first of all katong una wala pa to siya nasulod dayon sa [Founder’s week] matrix and we do not like that July 25 pa siya gi-launch nya dili nila i-apil.”

Furthermore, Dimatulac mentioned, “Next, ilang giapil but then my awards night would be on the open court and that would be a formal event so I think it’s not that really good when you put a formal event outside.”

Dimatulac asked why it was not included in the first released matrix of activities and he also cited, on the second matrix presented, it shows contradiction to what was made on their plan and so they decided to postpone it.

Dimatulac also emphasized,

all local governments with their participating teams do not have support from the administration and adding with this are their problems for cash advancing and issues with the General Appropriation Act (GAA).

When asked concerning the budget, Dimatulac stated, “Dugay kaayo nagawas ang kwarta…it has something to do with bureaucracy and with the rules of Commission on Audit (COA)… actually we are not allowed to cash advance, so we must procure everything.”

According to Dimatulac, the FSG allotted Php 25, 000 per college and satellite campuses for the three categories of film, namely short film, documentary film, and advocacy film.

Due to several issues, Dimatulac decided to extend the deadline until November 27 instead of November 9.

Dimatulac announced, NORSU Film Festival will be rescheduled in January and it would be a 5-day event, but the exact date is yet to be finalized due to the conflict of schedules with the midterm examinations.

To note, NORSU Film Festival was launched last July 25 for bigger and longer preparations in each college and satellite campuses.

Maritime Education Program, and mentions offering fashion and interior design as fields of specialization.

He also aims to fortify quality instruction by ensuring proper recruitment and selection process based on merit and fitness of the faculty.

“My beloved students are customers of our product which

is quality education. And just like good customers, students are encouraged to demand accountability, transparency and excellence,” he furthered.

Limson also brought up his vision of the advancement of technology to speed up the enrolment process, release of grades, transcript of records, and other transactions on

campus.

“Our Motto will be Student on-line, not students in line,” he added.

Finally, Limson assures his administration would be transparent and participatory in its decision -making and transactions. According to him everything will be possible with all the Norsunians’ support.

NORSU to establish research centers Narlyn R. Mascardo

In order to further foster the research culture in the university, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) will establish four research centers in the different areas in the province.

Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 102, s. of 2016 enacts the establishment of research centers focusing on rural engineering and technology center, agri-forestry and natural resources, mangrove, coastal and marine, and freshwater aquaculture and aquaponics.

According to Vice President for Research, Extension and International Linkages (VPREXIL) Virginia Lacuesta, the creation of these research centers is expected to have a

NORSU Film Fest moved to January Larry V. Villarin

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voted for him as university president.

Limson highlighted the value of being the president.

He said, “The Presidency of NORSU is not about winning.

It is about service, commitment, responsibility and integrity.”

To create better educational services and to strengthen the link and collaboration of the

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NORSU gets gold in PASUC-NIR dance events

MOVE AND SWAG. Norsunian dance teams exhibit their best competitive performances in the Dance and Music Competitions during the PASUC-NIR.

Lifeel Gleedz G. Raga

Wa g g i n g w i t h technique and elegance, NORSU r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s grabbed all gold medals during the 1 st PASUC-NIR Culture and the Arts Festival dance competitions on November 26 at the NORSU Sports and Cultural Complex.

With three participating teams from SUCs namely Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology ( NON E S C OST ) , C a r l o s Hi lado Memor ia l St ate College (CHMSC), and Central Philippines State University (CPSU), NORSU representatives were delighted to take the first spots in all

dance competitions.

After winning first place in Contemporary Dance, Excell Lico-an, one of the winning delegates, said, “Unexpected… worth it ang pain, ang sweat ug ang tanang sacrifices even though not perfect pero worth it.”

F o l l o w i n g NORSU, NONESCOST and CHMSC bagged second and third

place, respectively for the Contemporary dance category.

M o r e o v e r , NORSU dominated t he Hip Hop comp et it ion,fol lowe d by CHMSC and NONESCOST in the second and third places, respectively.

Mike Lester Villacampa from NORSU said, “Lami kaayo sa paminaw nga morepresentar

sa NORSU… it’s an opportunity nga kami mismo ang modala ug higayon nga mohatag og pangalan nga NORSU sa NIR.” T h e NORSU t e a m exhibited the Inagta dance in the Indigenous dance competition, besting the presentation of CHMSC. As one of the Inagta dancers, Jaylord Gomera expressed, “It is a great honor… It is very hard to earn this yet we succeeded it.”

Despite encountering an unexpected situation prior to their presentation, NORSU’s “Panulo” won the Folkdance competition with CHMSC and CPSU on second and third places, respectively.

NORSU’s Folkdance Coach Jeson Moreno said he is very thankful to God who helped him find a way on handling the accident. “When the first contegent was performing, nabuak ang usa sa galamitun sa sayaw namo. I ran to the best that I can gyud not noting in mind nga wala na koy tsinelas. And along the way hapit ko maligsan una car, next ang bus gikataw-an ko sa driver, and then motorcycle

nga gisyagitan ko,” he shared.

Without hesitations and bearing in mind the eagerness to win, Moreno solved the problem with the help of students coming from the Criminology department and culture office.

“Wa pa nahuman ang second performer nahuman gyud nko sya,” Moreno said.

Asked about the winning despite of the sudden challenge faced, Moreno expressed, “I’m ver y proud and ver y thankful to God because he answered our prayers, our sentiments despite of all the challenges that we had at least we deserve that award because we competed fairly and just.”

With tear y eyes, Maryjane Mae Oro shared her experience, “Pila ka years karon pa nabalik og champion ang NORSU… though daghan kaayong aberya sa among grupo pero wala g yud mi gipabayaan ni Lord.”

All NORSU teams will represent Region 18 in the dance competitions of PASUC National Level held at Vigan, Ilocos Sur on December.

NIR SUCs bout on Quiz Bowl 1st PASUC-NIR crowns NORSU ambassadors for Vigan

Photos by Javan Lev A. Poblador and Kim Eden B. Belnas

F ou r Stat e Universities and Colleges in Negros Island Region (NIR) competed in the first PASUCNIR quiz bowl competition at the CIT audio visual room on November 25.

With topics relating to Philippine Government, History and current events, delegates from Carlos Hilado Memorial State

College (CHMSC), Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST), Central Philippines State College (CPSU), and Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) vie for points.

Wi t h c o a c h e s f r o m o t h e r SU C s p r o t e s t i n g to some questions in the different categories during the competition, every protest made was accomodated with references where judges changed

the questions on the spot.

Eventually, CPSU was awarded first place, garnering total points of 31 followed by NORSU with 25 points, and CHMSC with 23 points on the third place.

In an interview with TN, CPSU Quiz bowl Coach Liezl D. Garsula said, “They prepared well and prayed for what they have studied, we did our best, and we are expecting for the best.”

Norsunians display prowess in literary arts

Narlyn R. Mascardo

Alp h e u s S i m o n Infante and Maricel Buscato proved the ideal intellect and beauty of Norsunians as they reaped t h e t i t l e o f M r . an d M s .

PASUC-NIR 2016 among three other contigents during the pageant night on November 26.

Expressing her delight after the coronation, the crowned Ms. PASUC-NIR Buscato, a junior Education student, expressed she was very overwhelmed, speechless and happy in 1st/to page 8

Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac

Francesca Nicole E. Divinagracia

OVERFLOWING CONFIDENCE. Owning the night, NORSU PASUC ambassadors obtained the NIR titles and awards to vie for National PASUC.

NORSU champs choral, vocal duet renditions Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

UNPARALLELED. Some Norsunians delivering their masterpieces in speaking and acting in front of the crowd competing with other NIR SUCs.

Syriyl Mapili and Larry Villarin

Surrounding the t h eme “Fam i ly, Un it y, Values and Youth Issues,” State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the island competed in the English and Filipino literar y arts competitions d u r i n g t h e PASU C - NIR Culture and the Arts Festival held in NORSU last November 25-26.

Competing against four schools, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST) won the first place in the Sweet

Play contest. NORSU bagged the second place and CHMSC for the third place.

For the Radio Drama competition, CHMSC grabbed the first place, NONESCOST and NORSU bagged the second and third places respectively.

Moreover, Jasper Saga, CHMSC representative expressed, “Wala kami nagaexpect na kami gyud ang makadaog kay nakadamo namo na one of the best gyud ang NORSU mao we are so blessed na kami ang nakuha.”

During the Filipino Literary Arts competition, NORSU c onte n d e r Ir i s h

Espinosa won the first place for Dagliang Talumpati. Faith Ann Servando from Central Philippines State University (CPSU) grabbed the second place and Ragenie Abadiano from Carlos Hilado Memorial State Colleges (CHMS) took the third place.

Moreover, Espinosa also shared her struggle before the competition saying, “Ilang araw bago ang paligsahan medyo nahirapan ako. Syempre, may duty ako 9 to 6 am in the morning, tapos kinakailangan pang mag practice. Kaya nakapag decide ako a day before NORSUNIANS /to page 10

Negros Oriental Stat e Universit y (NORSU) teams for Choral Sing ing and Vo c a l D uet comp et it ions b este d t he three other participating schools during the PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival at NORSU Gym on November 25.

NORSU , a w a r d e d as champion, b ested the other two contingents, C a r l o Hi l a d o Me m o r i a l St at e C o l l e ge ( C H M S C ) who bagged second place,

and Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST) for third place.

John Rey Mapili, one of the Choral Singing representatives of NORSU, e x pre s s e d h i s h ap pi n e s s about the results. He said all the hard work was paid off and unlike the past year’s PASUC competition, they won this time.

NORSU v o c a l d u o D i v i n e L ove Q u i b a l an d Windimie Yntong bagged first place followed by NONESCOST for s econd

pl a c e, an d C H M S C an d C P SU p l a c e d t h i rd a n d fourth respectively.

For t he ot her music categories, Johndy Diosana from the CPSU won first place in the Instrumental S ol o c at e gor y, fol l owe d

by CHMSC and NORSU, second and third respectively.

In the Pop Solo contest, representative from NONESCOST earned first place. Second, third, and fourth went to NORSU, C H M S C , a n d C P SU , respectively.

First placers of the regional Culture and the Arts festival will partake in the National level in December at Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Overall points were tallied as follows; NORSU

with 168 points, CHMSC with 158 points, NONESCOST with 115 points and CPSU with 106 points.

NORSU h o s t e d t h i s year’s PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival.

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Darantinao.

During the last day of the event, Maricel Buscato and Alphues Simon Infante, t h e p a i r f r o m NORSU , were crowned Mr. and Ms. PASUC-NIR 2016.

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A Grandchild’s Longing Story by Knox

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This 23 yearold lad was originally from Metro Dumaguete College (MDC) and was a scholar that took up Mass Communication. He even won the crown of Mr. MDC 2012. By

Art by Jameel E. Daksla

Art by Jonel A. Baligasa

She fiercely walks her way to the stage, wearing a glittering gown that shows off her perfect He believes in the law of the universe that if one thing is meant for you, then it would always curves. She poses with her smoky eyes, using her innate skill in modelling. And the crowd lead its way back to you no matter how many twists and turns somebody would go through. goes wild. After tension-filled hours of last-minute primping, the moment of truth has finally come. Her supporters carefully pay attention to her — a promising beauty queen in the making.

Standing in front of an that time, he was already working thing that he must always appreciative crowd, various as part of the crew in Chowking remember is to uphold discipline.

Among the 11 female and brain. She graduated class here in NORSU. thoughts filled his mind as the and then, in Greenwich where he In a soothing voice, he candidates, a young 5’5” half- valedictorian in elementary The first pageant that announcing of awards furthered. obtained his scholarship. Along explained that he is ready to take Filipina stands out to be the and high school at San Miguel she joined was when she was Sweat streamed down his cheeks with his income, he was still risks because these take him out most attractive lass in the National High School. She selected representative for a and his heart’s beating dominated asking for minimal support from of his comfort zone. Even if he competition. She manages c a m e f r o m F o u n d a t i o n beauty pageant way back in him. That moment, he felt like it his family in Polo, Tanjay. fails after trying, he will consider to withstand the pressure on Un i v e r s it y ( FU ) , t a k i n g high school. Since then, it was impossible for him to grab He once decided to stop his failures as motivation. After stage, wanting to prove that up Bachelor of Science in developed her potentials and the crown. studying because he had realized all, life will be easier to handle “being black is not a hindrance Accountancy for two years. self-confidence.

The crowd joined the roar of that the course he had chosen if you overcome the fears that to being beautiful.” On that S h e u n d o u b t e d l y l i k e s She started her growing his chest as his name was declared wasn’t the one intended for embrace you. night, the crown is destined mathematics a lot and never career in pageantr y when this year’s Mister NORSU, him. He then decided to work at He also wants to encourage to be hers! felt bad about accountancy, she was crowned as Miss “Dhan Paul Aguilar!” His lips Qualfon, and halt the support that others in acquiring financial Born on October 2, 1995 but she realized something Bacong and Miss Negros automatically etched side to side he had been receiving; instead, he literacy that leads to financial with a Filipino and is not particularly right. It Tourism 1 st runner up in as he raised his arms signifying the is now the one sending financial freedom. “Many people do not Ghanaian seemed like a strong force 2012. Also, she bagged the victory his competitors also desire. support to his family back in his know how to use their money, was pulling her towards titles, Miss Jimalalud and A gift is always a gift, and hometown. so as an individual who came another course. It isn’t Reyna ng Aliwan Festival of once it shows, there is no denying Being inspired by the from a poor family,” he said, “I that she doesn’t fit in Festivals in 2013, and Miss it. Even before winning the crown, previous jobs that he had, he want them to know the value of socially. It’s more of a Sandurot Queen in 2014. The the face that Dhan Paul possesses chose to enroll in NORSU. He each peso.” matter of nothing being next year later, she became had been his ticket in joining had finally found himself and Bagging the “Best in particularly right.

Miss Santander and Miss La pageants and modeling stints. discovered his love for business. Talent” award during the said S h e h a s a l ot of Carlota Pasalamat Festival Now, he is a third year student competition, he laughed his precious memoirs in Queen.

A life full of twists and turns studying Bachelor of Science in shyness and said that he never her past alma mater. She Gi f te d w it h a bl a ck It wasn’t even part of Dhan’s Hospitality Management. realized that he has a singing won the title, Miss Junior colored skin, she admits she plan to join this year’s Mister and Not only that, he is an athlete voice. And it is no wonder why he Philippines Institute of was once a victim of bullying. Miss NORSU because he had scholar in chess. He had won a has a good voice quality, because Accountants ( JPIA), Her natural color seems like a already joined Mister College of lot of chess competitions that his parents were both singers excelled in terms big deal for some. But racial Business Administration (CBA) made him become a national during their time. o f a c a d e m i c discrimination has never last 2014 and only managed to player. Since high school, he With his achievements, he p e r f o r m a n c e made her ashamed of what she win first runner-up; however, had been participating in sports is now open to speak in public. and became one truly is; instead, it pushed her he was chosen to represent his competitions.

If ever he sees drawbacks, it of the honored to do better in everything and college because of a sudden twist W h e n a s k e d i f h e would be an opportunity for ignore what others negatively of fate earlier this year. procrastinates, he answered, him to correct them. With the say.

Having a masculine physique “Usahay, pero mas gi-practice jud things that he has achieved, he Her journey and dreams with his head almost brushing the nako ang discipline.” [Sometimes, sincerely gives out his gratitude never stopped there. In line six-foot high ceiling, nobody but mostly, I practice discipline] to all those people who believed with NORSU’s 109th Founding would suspect him as a previous And of course, with in him, to his fellow Norsunians, celebration, she was convinced subject of bullying. Showing his discipline, vices are a no-no. In to the people who does not President’s to join the competition without deep dimples as he chuckled, he fact, he dislikes night life and like him, to God, and most listers. Aside the feeling of being talked explained that this challenged sleeping late. For him, to be a good especially, to himself. f rom t h at , h e r behind because of her skin him to become a better version of example to others, he forte in singing led her to color. She is a woman of himself — far from having a frail must practice it in be one of the song writing positivity and a self-believer. appearance back then. Although himself first and champions in her previous The sweet taste of victory he is one of those people who have for him, the first university. once again reigned from head-turning faces, he shared that bloodline, she has six siblings.

But certain things in life the College of Engineering he came from a less fortunate Her mom is a housewife while needed her to support so she and Architecture (CEA). It family. her dad is a former captain of decided to employ herself in a was a victorious night for After his brother introduced a ship.

BPO Company for six months Halimatu Yushawu, because him to the gym for a workout, he to provide for her sister’s she successfully proved to came up with a routine that he Her early struggles tuition. Currently, she is a full everyone that her skin color does during rest days. He would Looking back deeper, she time student of Bachelor of would never be a hindrance in wake up around four o’clock was born possessing beauty Science in Civil Engineering achieving something great. in the morning and drink two glasses of water. Afterwhich, he reads Hack Life— an online site that helps one improve his aspects in life. He also jogs and works out. With this routine, it helped him maintain a positive aura that he thinks is very contagious, especially to his family.

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Better Bitter with a Drink Irish Mae s. Cuaresma

The humble coffee farmers choose to live peacefully with their shovels in the secluded part of Dauin — a distant place with a Baguio-like ambiance far from the smoky visage of the city.

Art by Jameel E. Daksla

Flaviano Inojaldo, a 47-yearold farmer, is the foundation of his family. He has raised them by farming coffee beans. Usually, during harvest time, he gathers about 30 kilograms of coffee beans which are sold for P26 per kilo.

His hearty breakfast with his family is always followed by a good cup of coffee. He visits the farm right after, and work between 8 to 10 hours daily. The day always ends with the family being together.

He thinks of the people who enjoy drinking the coffee that he has worked so hard to produce each year.

Just like Flaviano, the other farmers’ routine every morning is not just by planting

and harvesting the aromatic crop. They also plant more trees like bakan, ulayan, taloto, binli, and avocado. Whenever the harvest season for coffee ends (during the months of January and December), they continue planting trees and care for the vegetation.

The coffee farmers’ association In 1984, Baslay Farmer’s Association (BFA) was formed in Dauin, Negros Oriental with its gift of nature plus the help of its natives and the local government. The community had only 50 members, but the number doubled later on.

T h e farmers o f B FA recently received a coffee production equipment worth P1.2 million under the Shared Service

Third Eye Story by Cassandra

“Eyes on me— Eyes on me—Eyes on me.”

I usually hear whispers every time I pass by some areas of this university. Is it a hiss or my imagination? I don’t know, but it begins to question who I am. I am

bothered about seeing unusual things. In the notion of many, it is gift, but I perceive it as the scariest part of my well-being. I have a “third eye.”

I couldn’t forget the night when my life as a student started

Facility (SSF) program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Their coffee production is one of the six national industries that the government is promoting to improve the quality and productivity of farmer associations, institutions, and micro-enterprises.

The farmers usually sell the red berries with a dictated price of P20 per kilo only. With the coffee production equipment, the facility is now ready to come up with roasted coffee beans that can be sold for P300 per kilo.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverage in the country and over the past years, coffee chains have become more popular not just to the old but also to the youth who enjoy their coffee.

After they were provided by 72 hectares of land, they engaged in planting two famous types of coffee, Robusta and Arabica. Much like wine, coffee flavor is affected by soil and

other climatic factors. It is a fact that the best tasting coffee is made from Arabica beans which are naturally mild and aromatic.

On the other hand, Robusta beans yield a harsher, bitter cup with more caffeine. It is more disease and insect resistant than Arabica because its plant produces as much as three times the amount of caffeine as Arabica. So, the choice of using Robusta over Arabica is driven by economic concerns, not by quality concerns.

The life of the farmers revolves around their experience of working with a developing farmers’ asso ciation in Barangay Baslay as the local government highlights coffee as a potential primary a g r i c u ltu r a l pro du c t of Negros Oriental. C offe e plays an important role to us — consumers, reminding the Filipino culture with regard to the organic appreciation of the bitter drink.

to change. I had my evening class at the third floor of the CAS building. I knew I was late for my next class because our instructor dismissed us at around 7:10 in the evening. I immediately went downstairs and ran to LS6. I ran as fast as I could without even looking at the students passing along the corridors near the cashier’s building. I only had one thing bothering my thoughts—our exam.

I knew offices during that time were already closed and all the office personnel already went home. I accidentaly stumbled and all my paperworks dropped on the ground so I hurriedly picked them up. While my eyes were set on the papers on the ground, my intuition started to pick up something atypical. I had to breathe deeply as

I noticed three of them grinning at me. Kids. They were playing.

Clearly though, they were running upstairs. I frizzled up a bit and started to feel growing numbness all over my body.

I did not even notice I was shaking. I closed my eyes and directed my thoughts to stop hallucinating. I prayed. I was then relieved when a group of students were coming. Yes, it was a whirlwind thing to say in my mind that it was not true…“It was not true... it was not true... It’s impossible.”

The following nights were terrible. The incident never stopped bothering me even in my peaceful slumber. And everytime I pass by that area, it will always remind me of my horrible experience that night. As I continue attending my

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His gaze was fixed on the vast lands of Pamplona as he smiled at the thought that someday, he would be working for the beauty that his eyes are setting on. Nothing was easy for a boy like him who had been bestowed with less since birth. But poverty is never a bad thing for him. Along with his family and God, it is one of his inspirations to continue surging on against the struggles in life.

He is Kenneth Catinoy. This 21-year-old lad hails from Cartagena, Sipalay City. He is now a third year college student who simply believes, “If you fail, you plan to fail.”

Independent. Kenneth is a man who wanted to stand alone at the age of 16. Right after high school graduation, he sought his luck in Cebu as an assistant stone slicer for tile production. He would cry every night for no apparent reason, and it confused him so much for he did not really know what he really wanted in life. But he felt like he was meant for something that God had always been whispering to his ears.

He just looks up to the sky and thank God for all the guidance. “I know I have to strive hard, kay para pud nila akong mga paningkamot.”

All of these confusions were flashed as he arrived in Dumaguete where he enrolled on a a theological course and learned many great things in life, such as holding on to his faith.

He believes God planned all the things that happened and will happen to him; that His ways are better than his own.

He finished his theological course with only minimal support from his family. “Usahay, lami na lang ihilak sa hilom, nga bisan imong pamilya talagsa nalang mahinumdom nimo (Sometimes, I feel like crying in silence because of the thought that I rarely cross my family’s minds.),” plastering a smile on his face.

After finishing his theological course, he enrolled Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agronomy in NORSU Pamplona with his faith and prayers in his jeans’ faded pocket. Through the support from his Theology Director, he managed to stay in a boarding house for free and received an additional monthly allowance for his other necessities. But times aren’t always good to him. There are times when he has no enough money to suffice all his needs to the extent of skipping meals even for four straight days.

Now that he is appointed as the governor of NORSU Pamplona campus, he is experiencing hard times in adjusting his schedule between academe and curricular activities. His studies have been greatly affected pushing him to skip classes in order to make up for his other activities. But later on, he has learned so much especially in balancing his priorities. He now empowers his co-officers to be efficient at all times. He thinks that what he is today is because of what he had dreamed of yesterday. classes at LS6, I decided to walk from the CAS building through the pathways along the university canteen to the CIT building just for me not to be scared, since I knew there are still students passing along that area.

There’s another incident were I wanted to stitch whatever sense I have. It was during a long and boring discussion at the LS building where I was about to take a nap. The curtains were moving.

That did not escape my vision but I did well in ignoring it. I was facing the flagpoles near the CED building as I fell asleep. A sudden jolt woke me up as I tried to regain my vision on something strange outside the door. I rubbed my eyes.

I saw him.

I knew that he was a man even with dim lights, and he

stared at me. I looked away from him, for I felt terrified.

Again, I was shaking. I never looked outside the window as the discussion went through.

Soon, our instructor dismissed the class so I decided to walk with the group. Outside, I felt his presence. I could hear him. I don’t know what he wants.

Until now, I could still see them. They do not only exist in this university but in many places where I have been to. Little by little, I accepted who I am because I wanted to live a normal life. After those horrible experiences, my mom advised me not to avoid taking evening classes anymore.

Cassandra is a third year student from CAS, consistent Dean’s lister and a is fan of MONSTA X.

FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY 7 CBA, CEA win Limson salutes university retirees Mister & Miss NORSU ‘17

December 2 with the theme: “NORSU Man and Woman: Dan Paul Aguilar Embracing Excellence through of the College of Business the Sustainable Development Administration (CBA) and Goals.”

Halimatu Yushawu of the College of Engineering and Other awards Jenson Ling C. Martizano of Architecture (CEA) claimed the crowns with attraction and NORSU-Guihulngan Campus intellect, declaring them Mr. grabbed the “Photogenic & Ms. Negros Oriental State Award” and was hailed first runner-up, with Stella Mariz University 2017.

Competing with ten other Tapis of College of Nursing, pairs, Aguilar topped ten Pharmacy, and Allied Health other male candidates with his Sciences (CNPAHS) who took masculinity and vocal talent, “Choice of Coool_U Boutique” while Yushawu proved “Black and “Lady of the Press” awards.

As second runner-up, Clint is Beauty,” obtaining eight out of 15 special and minor awards. John Gramatica of CNPAHS When the crowd stormed garnered the awards “Best Onethe stage for photographs after on-one Interview,” “Gentleman the event, Yushawu managed of the Press,” “People’s Choice,” to tell TN, “I feel great and “Face of Social Media,” and “Mr. blessed,” while Aguilar pointed Talk’nText.” Maydel Faburada of the hardest portion was “Q and CBA, who won “Chada Studios A [Question-and-Answer], and Photography’s choice” it’s too crucial” but he enjoyed award for female, was his pair.

Louie James Bangaysiso answering the questions.

Yushawu bested in the and Shena Marie Villacarlos following awards: Face of of College of Education (CEd) Social Media, People’s Choice, both grabbed the third runnerSwimwear attire, One-on-one ups. Moreover, Bangaysiso Interview, Production Number, seized “Best in Congeniality” Talent, Formal Attire, and Best and “Best in Swimwear attire.”

Landing fourth runnerSpeaker.

“Being Black is not a ups, Francis Miguelo Ccaada hindrance to being beautiful,” of CEA also won the “Mr. Yushawu stressed to everyone Professionalism” and “Best before the Q and A portion Speaker (Male)” award and Vi v e l y n T. Ma d a nt e s of started.

For her picture analysis, Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus Yushawu answered and stressed took the “Photogenic Award.”

K h a l e d K h e n Ab d u l her support for President Duterte’s administration on of C ol lege of Indust r i a l the fight against drugs and Technology (CIT) was the male concluded her statement, “For recipient of “Chada Studios and justice to prevail, some criminals Photography’s choice” award.

“Miss Professionalism” need to die.”

Meanwhile, CBA’s bet award went to Ladylou P. Aguilar bested in two minor Cabual of NORSU-Bais City awards Best in Formal Attire campuses, who also earned the and Best in Talent. “I just “Miss Congeniality” and “Miss believed in myself that I can Talk’nText” awards.

“B e s t i n P ro du c t i on make it,” Aguilar said, proving that confidence was the key to number” for the male category was Enrico Davalan of NORSUthe title.

In line with the 109 th Bais City Campuses and “Male Founding Anniversar y of Choice of Coool U Boutique” NORSU, Mr. & Ms. NORSU award went to Lawrence Tan of 2017 took place in NORSU College of Agriculture, Forestry, Gymnasium the night of and Fisheries (CAFF).

Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Photos by Francis Ivan G. Ho THANK YOU! Retirees with Dr. Joel P. Limson after the Founder’s week’s variety show showcased by the university faculty and staff at the University Sports and Cultural Complex.

greatly contributed to the development of NORSU. “They were good, they have been performing and it’s a loss for this university but nevertheless, I pray them God

speed in their new life,” he added.

On the other hand, Isidra Calumpang, one of the retirees from Bais Campus, said she was very happy that she received

an award and it was very nice teaching in NORSU for many years.

Faculty and staff of NORSU campuses performed dances for the retirees in a variety show.

Hugyawan ‘16 highlights classic Filipino tales Mary Joy C. Llorente

D um ag u e t e C i t y has once again witnessed talents on its streets which filled the NORSU Gymnasium with color as Norsunians showcased the rich stories of the Filipino culture.

Anchored with the theme “The Magical and Colorful Pinoy Stories,” the Hugyawan Dalan Sayaw and Entablado Sayaw 2016 tinted the last day of NORSU’s 109 th founding anniversary.

Seven colleges and three external campuses participated i n t h e f e s t i v it y, n a m e l y College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Industrial Technolog y (CIT), College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS), College of Education (CEd), and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (CAFF), NORSU B ay aw a n - S t a .

Catalina, NORSU Siaton, and NORSU Mabinay.

Battling under the sun in the city streets with other contigents, CEd was hailed “B e s t i n D a l an S ay aw ,” “Most Disciplined Group,” and “Best in Costume” while NORSU Siaton won “Best in Choreography.”

Part two of the event was

Photos by Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

CHARM ON STAGE. Proclaimed as Mister and Miss NORSU 2017, Dhan Paul Aguilar (right) and Halimatu Yushawu (2nd left) gave thanks and gratitude to their supporters.

U n i ve r s i t y President Joel Limson gave plaque of awards to retirees of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) after their long and outstanding services in the university on November 28 at the NORSU gymnasium.

Limson presented the ser vice awards to the 14 retirees namely Dr. Peter T. Dayot, Aguinaldo B. Diaz, Dr. Rogelio B. Oliva, Nenita P. Gantalao, Estrella M. Garcia, Dr. Evelyn M. Lazalita, Lourdes E. Ramirez, Corason T. Sayson, Dr. Consolacion C. Unabia, Isidra P. Calumpang, Danilo T. Estrada, Rodolfo B. Gipulan, Ofelia I. Tampioc and Myrna M. Tongon.

Vi c e P r e s i d e nt f o r Administration Planning and Development (VPAPD) Noel Yasi and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Rose Marie Pinili assisted the presentation of awards.

According to Limson, he was able to have the opportunity with them for quite some time and the recent retirees have

SAYAW SA KALIPAYON. NORSU colleges and external campuses extended their talented and witty dancers for the Hugyawan Festival during the Founder’s week.

Entablado Sayaw, where classic Filipino stories and fictions were put to life as participating Norsunians recreated them through dance interpretations.

NORSU Siaton was hailed Champion in Entablado Sayaw 2016, while CEd of the Main Campus was first runner-up, and NORSU Bayawan – Sta. Catalina landed second runnerup.

Juan Tamad of NORSU

Mabinay bagged the “Best Actor of the Night” award, while NORSU Siaton’s Father of Kampanerang Kuba won first runner-up and Corazon’s husband of CCJE won the second runner up.

Kampanerang Kuba of NORSU Siaton secured the “Best Actress of the Night” award. Others who stood out were Darna of NORSU B ayawan – Sta. C atalina

winning first runner-up and Mirabella of CEd as second runner-up.

NORSU Siaton also bested in Storyline Interpretation and Choreography, and was awarded as “Most Artistic and Creative Contingent.”

Judges for this year’s Hugyawan Festival were Eli Manlangit, Engel Boen Zerna, Arnel Ostia, and Ms. Mariant Escaño Villegas.

Comics by Jameel E. Daksla

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

Narlyn R. Mascardo

FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY LSO regains Booth Stock ‘16 feat

DONNA T. DARANTINAO

The Booth Stock Festival has once again adorned the streets of Kagawasan after its Torch Parade opening conducted by the League of Student Organization (LSO) Executive Council.

With each organization representing themselves with tarpaulins and yells executed at the end of the parade proper, the festival has relived its success over the years.

With the participation of 69 academic and non-academic student organizations, booths were built prior to the founder’s week celebration.

LSO activities L SO a w a r d e d t h e best student organizations during the run-through of activities during the Founder’s

celebration.

During the Torch Parade and Opening Program, BS Math Society grabbed the B e st i n Yel l and Mu g n a while Mentors Advocate for Childhood Education (MACE) had the Most Creative Lantern.

Eagles, an academic organization of Business Administration students, was the Most Disciplined Organization and Biggest Delegation while the Most Energetic Org was grabbed by the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA).

Last November 29, JPIA won the Pautukay followed by CFD, and DOST sa NORSU; Junior Philippine Pharmacist Association (JPPha) bested the Poster Making Competition while JPIA, DOST sa NORSU, and PICE following alongside; Miss Unigay 2016 was grabbed

by JPIA, leading the other contestant.

On the night of November 30, Faye Michelle Tapis was crowned LSO Ambassadress 2016 from the JPPha, claiming that she did not expect her victory due to health reasons, while Wayne Banaybanay from the GESS was announced LSO Ambassador 2016 despite the drawbacks that he had faced prior to the competition proper.

Joshua S enador f rom JPPha won 1st runner up for the male and Sheila Mae Amis English Aficionados for the female; meanwhile Lyndon Bangaysiso from MAPEH Club won 2nd runner up together with Princess Khent Biloy from GESS for the female.

Talentadong NORSUnian was bested by the Barons (Beta Delta Rho), followed

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

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AMATEURS ON FLEEK. Faye Michelle Tapis and Wayne Banaybanay crowned as LSO Ambassador and Ambassadress 2016.

b y J OS M A , a n d M a s s Communicators Society.

The Amazing Race was won by the English Aficionados followed by the Black Mamba and SSE.

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

2 outstanding alumni honored

TOP OF THE LINE. The two alumni awardees, Ma. Theresa Vilasco Avanzado (second from the right) and Staff Sergeant Nilo Armentano Cataluna, (right) together with Alumni President Nilo Sayson and Negros Oriental Governor, Roel Degamo, guest speaker during the occassion.

Lifeel Gleedz G. Raga

Ac h i ev i n g exemplary excellence, Federation of Negros Oriental St ate University Alumni (FEDNORSUA) awarded two outstanding alumni during the awards convocation at the University Gymnasium on November 30.

With the theme “Nurturing NORSU: Cutting boundaries, building bridges, embracing c h a n g e ,” F E D NORSUA acknowledged alumni Ma. Theresa Vilasco Avanzado and Staff Sergeant Nilo Armentano Cataluna for their achievements in their fields of specialization.

Avanzado is recognized in the field of Educational

management and has become one of the most respected primary and secondary educators and administrators in the province.

She was awarded by the Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Oriental div ision as O utst anding Principal in 2013. She posted the highest score in the National English Proficiency Program Self-Assessment Test (NEPPSAT) for teachers conducted by the Department of Education in 2007.

Also, she was awarded Huwarang Babae of the Council for Women of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Municipality of Dauin in 2003.

On the other hand, Ssgt.

Cataluna excelled in the field of Military Service.

Cataluna was enlisted as a non-commissioned officer of the California Army National Guard in 2010. On the same year, he had further trainings in Search and Rescue and in Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological / Nuclear Operations.

He also attended Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Trainings and took the Combat Life Saver course.

In his military service since 2008, he earned recognitions such as California Achievement Medal awarded by the State’s Military Department in 2013.

His contribution to success of missions ranged from his meritorious service as trainer

of his fellow soldiers.

Director of Alumni Affairs Jose Guiuan mentioned three levels in the selection process for the said award.

Level one is the nomination coming from the different Deans where they had 12 nominees submitted to FEDNORSUA for screening.

In t h e s e c on d l e ve l, the Board of Officers and Directors with external campus administrators reviewed the nominees and came up with 6 nominees.

Wit h t h e t h re e v i c e presidents, facilitated by the FEDNORSUA President, the last level of the selection process ended with two qualifiers this year.

amount, something that I found unfair in the back of my mind. I never hated him, it was just clear in my mind that he had his favorites, and it just wasn’t me.

When high school came, still, I was never close to my grandpa. He would always ask me where my elder brother is, annoying me. Even when my grandmother got Alzheimer’s disease, I never got the chance to visit him because I was busy.

Reality struck me when

grandpa died last October. It was during the enrolment period that time. Tired and weary, I went home and found my mom saying, “Patay na si lolo nimo, Dong.”

I realized I never got the chance to be close to him even in his death. My cousins would laugh and talk to lighten up the dreary atmosphere during the time of his funeral, but I stayed quiet.

When I went home, I cried.

All the pent-up emotions inside

of me bursted out like a dam.

All this time, I had always loved my grandpa.

Even if I’m not his favorite apo, even if I never talked to him during my childhood and adolescent days, and even if words couldn’t express what I feel, I did love him. He was my grandpa.

He was family.

Knox is a second year College of Arts and Sciences student who dislikes men and loves to listen to indie pop.

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You lose the people that matter the most to you when you least expect it.

I was never close with my grandparents. I don’t know why but it never occurred to me.

I could remember the time when I was a kid, my grandpa would always look for my elder brother and give him a large sum of money. I, on the other hand, would just ask my grandpa if he could give me money too.

He would just give me a measly

With a series of events held, top organizations were announced namely JPIA, J P P h a , an d SYA for t h e Academic Sector; YWAM, YFC, and CFD for Religious 1st/from page 4

an interview with The NORSUnian (TN).

Buscato, who also won Best in Talent for female category and Ms. Photogenic, added, “I didn’t expect to win because all the candidates were very competitive, they were so beautiful and handsome.”

Moreover, the crowned Mr. PASUC-NIR Infante, a Geology student, uttered he felt blessed because of the support of his fellow Norsunians that boosted his confidence.

Infante, who also won Best in Regional Attire and Best Speaker, stated his preparation for the pageant was reading newspapers about current issues which enabled him to answer the judges’ questions during the pageant.

“I did my best and gave my best shot,” he said.

First runner-up were from Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC), pair Phil Jhon

Sector; DOST sa NORSU, Animerean Society, and RCDE for Special Interests Sector; Barons, Alpha Phi Omega, and Seawolves Fraternity/Sorority Sector.

Batallanones and Kristine Khin Than. Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology ( NON E S C OST ) p l a c e d second runner-up with their pair Ivory Joy Punzalan and Joshua Seth Bojo. Wency Obligar and John Deric Pillo from Central Philippines State College (CPSU) were awarded third runner-up.

For the minor awards, Infante and Buscato were judged as the Best in Pageant Attire and Best in Philippine and Barong Tagalog. The Best in Talent for male category was awarded to Bojo from NONESCOST. The Best in Regional attire and Best Speaker female category was Than from CHMSC. Moreover, Infante and Buscato represented Region 18 in the national Culture and the Arts Festival in Vigan City last December and was accompanied and assisted by coach Michael dela Peña.

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university crown and sword, ten lovely candidates were outshone by Dan Paul Aguilar of College of Business Administration (CBA) and Halimatu Yushawu of College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) as they were awarded Mister and Miss Negros Oriental State University 2017 on the 2nd of December.

On the last day, seven colleges and three external campuses showcased their vocal, dance and acting talents as each contigent portrayed classic Filipino tales during the Hugyawan Festival 2016 wherein NORSU Siaton champed in Entablado Sayaw 2016 and Storyline Interpretation and Choreography.

Moreover, College of Education (CEd) was hailed Best in Dalan Sayaw, Most Disciplined Group, and

Best in Costume, while Siaton campus won Best in Choreography in the Hugwayan Dalan Sayaw along the city streets.

Together with the celebration, the annual Intramurals games commenced for four days wherein CEA was hailed as overall champion after dominating seven other colleges through amassing six championship games.

With the Students’ Night sealing the celebration, the annual week-long founding celebration on November 28-December 3 came to its success with its approved P600,000 budget.

However, the Film Festival which was supposed to be one of the event highlights was moved to January due to unavailable funds, inconsistent schedules and unaligned plans.

INTRAMURAL GAMES

CEA triumphs table tennis men

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

C o lle g e o f E n g i n ee r i n g a n d Architecture (CEA) Builders team won the men’s Table Tennis tournament during the Intramurals 2016 held at NORSU gym on December 2.

With the seven participating colleges competing for table tennis men category, the Builders led the game with four wins and one lose over CIT in the final round.

In the first elimination round, CEA defeated CBA, CAS and CED making CEA qualified for the final round.

Meanwhile, CIT took over the game with no lose versus CAF, CCJE, and CAS in the second elimination round, thus competing with CEA for championship.

The championship game thrilled the audience showing a close fight between the two winners from the elimination rounds. Eventually, CEA successfully crushed CIT, hai ling t he Bui lders t he champion of the tournament.

Aaron Marx Oriola, one of CEA’s team players, said he is happy with the result since it was his first time to join and luckily they won.

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CBA leads volleyball men league Lifeel Gleedz g. Raga

College of Business Administration (CBA) Golden Eagles swiped the championship during the men’s volleyball league of the Intramurals 2016 after defeating College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), 3-1.

With no recorded loss, both teams faced off in the final match raining spikes inside NORSU Gymnasium at dusk, but CBA reigned superior with scores: 2514, 25-22, 22-25, 25-18, claiming the title.

“At least we gave them a good fight. We did our best pero wala lang na-achieve ang goal nga machampion,” Jaymar Estrellanes Badon, CAS player said.

CAS was the leading team in Bracket A with three wins and no losses while CBA ranked first in the Bracket B with the same

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

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BATTLE OF SPIKES AND BLOCKS. Volleyball men throwing good spikes with the force to defeat each opponent during the NORSU Founder’s week Intramural games.

standing. Thus, determined as players for the Championship.

On the other hand, College of Industrial Technology (CIT) followed CAS in Bracket A while College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) ranked

second in Bracket B. Thus, determined as players for the third place.

The tournament used a Round Robin style with three rounds to determine the qualifiers for the Finals Game.

To note, CIT was last year’s champion of the tournament.

Intramurals 2016 was supposed to be held in September but was postponed to Founders Week Celebration due to insufficient preparations.

Donna T. Darantinao

LIGHTNING REFLEXES. Ping Pong women players from the College of Engineering and Architecture delivers a kill in one of their matches.

CCJE overthrows CIT in women’s basketball Narlyn R. Mascardo

Contending for championship, College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) defeated College of Industrial Technology (CIT) with 54-33 in the Women’s Basketball league on December 2.

In the first quarter of the game, the score was 17-4 in favor of CCJE. Until the last quarter, CCJE women team were able to maintain their momentum leading to their feat.

Ho w e v e r, b a s k e t b a l l players Alexa Bato from CCJE and Jayselle Melon from CIT were asserted a disqualifying foul after having a clash during

the first quarter, unable to finish and take part in the game.

Despite the conflict, the players displayed determination and competitiveness until the end of the tournament.

Mia Emia, one of the pounced star from CCJE, got 17 points in the game and Mary Jane Diputado, also from CCJE, dribbled past two defenders then shot for goal.

CCJE player Nal Comedido took a critical shot seconds before the end of quarter buzzer and scored before the game ended, eventually winning it.

Prof. Orly Ib ero was the tournament manager for basketball women during the Intramurals 2016 held at NORSU Open court.

C o lle g e of E n g i n ee r i n g a n d Architecture (CEA) moves to victory during the chess tournament in both male and female category during the Intramurals 2016 on November 30.

Students from the different colleges showed off wits as they competed for the championship of the chess tilt.

During the first board game, Japhet Jordan from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) swept victory on the male, while Kylene Mae

Eumague from the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) won for the female.

On the second round, new sets of contenders battled for victor y wherein chess contenders of CAS Gabriel Ponce and Mercy Malicay won both categories.

Angel Berd Maturan of the College of Education (CEd) won the third board game for the male, meanwhile Caryl Ejercito from CEA finished the KILL. One of the Chess players intense brain wracking female category concluding to PATIENT strategy. the victory.

The fourth board game for Fausto, therefore proclaiming s e c ond pl a c e for b ot h the male category was swept by CEA as champion. categories and CEd place third CEA’s chess prodigy Bryan Mark Meanwhile, CAS grabbed place on both, respectively.

Photo by Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Photo by Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

CEA secures men, women chess tilt

CAS, CNPAHS take badminton categories vs CEA

Larry V. Villarin and Francesca Nicole e.

Divinagracia

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) teams toppled the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) in the men and women’s badminton tournament during the NORSU Intramurals 2016.

Risty Michael Aguilar from CAS reaped 31 points in the badminton Single A round ending with a 31-17 win over

Loverson Saracho from CEA. Aguilar onslaught massive smash techniques and flick over Saracho, leading the score to 12-5 during the first half of the tournament.

Finishing the game in a change of court, Aguilar used drop shot surprising the opponent’s court.

In the Single B round, CAS still headed the game represented by Quiven Rocilla, finishing with 31-20 win over Keith Hadron Garsula from CEA. With a score of 8-12,

G a r s u l a ov e r h e a d e d h i s opponent using a hard-hit smash, leading the score to 9-12.

After winning both single rounds, CAS was declared overall champion in the men’s badminton division under the Head Official, Michele June Lara.

Moreover, CNPAHS was able to seize the championship title after a double round battle against closest rival CEA in both sets of games.

Garnering a total score of 31 points in the Single A elimination, CEA’s Georgine

Requieron defeated Chuni Rose Narciso from CNPAHS, who scored 28 points.

For the Single B elimination, Dianee Mae Dael, prodigy representing CNPAHS, defeated Portia Sibala, Engineering badminton player, who scored nine points.

To break the tie of 1-1, the winners from the Single A and B contested for the doubles to determine the champion.

In the end of the heated battle, CNPAHS emerged victorious with a score of 31-28 against CEA.

proud of his students, he st ate d, “ dili lang sila s a classrooms competitive and active but mo-excel sad sila in sports.”

Participating colleges

were College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Education (CEd), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of

Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS), College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery (CAFF) and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE).

when they arrived our canteen, it dropped. Aside from the small space and poor ventilation, it was deserted with trash with only 2-3 stalls open. It made me (and them) sad. For the next time we would be hosting a regional contest like this, I hope this mistake will be corrected.

On the other hand, 109th NORSU Founder’s Week is our third NORSU President’s

first founder’s celebration.

C ongratulations on your investiture Dr. Limson! All these complains, demands, articles, and praises are part of your administration’s growth and development. I believe you are not close-minded on these things as you always prioritize the interest of the students. We will always look forward on your efforts to nurture NORSU and

the students to always strive for excellence.

Ending this column, let us also congratulate the League of Student Organizations (LSO) for organizing the Boothstock Festival, despite some problems.

We just have to do some clarification and confrontation then. Abangan ang susunod na kabanata ng seryeng Nasaan ka Talita?

CEA/from page 1

Sports Chair Coordinator, d isclosed CEA “may not” be able to participate on the intramurals.

How e v e r, C E A D e a n Josef Vill Villanueva is very

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FELIZ/from page 2

EASY POINT. A CCJE basketball player throws a wide open shot during the Women’s Basketball League.

Commending our students, we also have to applaud the admin for catering the delegates, and nurturing our participants to what they are today. I have nothing to say in terms of the activities, I enjoyed them. I just wish the canteen was more presentable during that time.

Our visitors were disappointed.

Entering the gates, their expectations were high, but

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Regent suggests CIT basketball men inch over CCJE, 60-50 pub fund fusion Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

THRILL HALF. CEA Builders jump to block the ball to gain another chance to score against the CEd Mighty Teachers during the Intramurals Basketball Men’s League.

swept CCJE with series of layups and perimeter shots from their leading scorers, leaving CCJE 11 points behind.

However, by the last five minutes of the game, CCJE were able to catch up as Cobero

led his team leaving CCJE with five points defecit and a gleam of hope to win.

Nonetheless, Avansado fires up a basket beyond the arc, sealing the game with a 10-point lead and redeeming

themselves in the 2015 Intramurals.

Runner-ups were College of E duc at ion (CE d) and College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), with 63-61 final score in favor of CEd.

of Science and Technology (NONESCOST) on the third place.

Merced humbly expressed,“In a competition, there’s always a champion, so usa rajud ang ma-champion ana. I have to accept the fact that naa pajud mas maayo nimo

even though imo ng gibuhat imong best.”

On the other hand, the Pagsusulat ng Sanaysay contest was topped by CPSU contender Rizon Valdevieso, on the second place was CHMS represented

by Rejulen Abanilla and on the third was NORSU represented

by Donna Darantinao.

To wrap up the event, Dr. Maria Cecilia Genove, chair judge stated, “I cannot imagine the talent that it was all coming from student and to think that they were all originals…

I hope that there will be more of this.”

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ng contest nag absent ako.”

For t h e c omp e t it i on in Pagkukuwento, CHMSC representative Willy B oy Garcia won the first place, Prisha Marie Merced from NORSU on the second place and Charlene Joy Veloso from Northern Negros State College

Comics by Jonel A. Baligasa

Infographics by Judeel E. Cuevas

Infographics by Judeel E. Cuevas

Board of Regent Ricarte Santos, in a special meeting with The NORSUnian publications on November 17 at CAS AVR, discussed reasons for noncollection of publication funds and recommended its consolidation from all campuses.

According to Santos, the Board of Regents (BOR), cannot resume the collection due to roughly P13M of total unexpended pub funds from all the campuses and that it must be exhausted first for the collection to be reconsidered.

Santos said. “If you put yourselves together, the Board [of Regents] will act on it.”

University Accountant Merlyn Romano assessed the remaining balances of TN from the campuses as of November 15 with NORSU Bais campuses having a balance of P2,466,000.00, NORSU B a y a w a n - S t a .

Catalina with P4,762,097.00, NORSU Guihulngan campus with P2,840,810.26, NORSU Mabinay campus with P226,018.00, NORSU Siaton campus with P1,458,705.30, and Dumaguete campuses with P1,381,552.75; summing up to P13,135,183.31.

Resulting to unexpended balances from external campuses, reports from the external campuses has been consistent where their publications have failed to produce outputs and optimize the use of funds due to administrative conflicts, and disr upted business processes.

Wit h t he c ampus e s having separate publication

fund accounts, Santos said that BOR might approve the merging of the publication funds of all campuses for its swift utilization and easy identification.

The notion raised concern from the editors of TN-Main as the new process will further slow down the operation of the publication particularly with the remoteness of publication bodies from each other. “ It w i l l a f f e c t t h e business processes because pending business resolutions will have to have signatories from other campuses. It will take time to finish it since we’ll have to go back and forth to main campus and to satellite campuses,” Novelyn Balbin, TN Secretary said.

After the deliberation, TN Editor-in-chief Francis Ivan Ho, along with the main campus editors, conducted an emergency meeting as prescribed by Santos.

“We’re going to create a position paper which would provide the advantages and disadvantages of having one university publication, and of having separate publications for every campus,” Ho said.

Information Publicity Office (IPO) Director Marx Itturalde, Student Regent Remar t Dadan, Faculty Regent Elsa Bulado, Budget Officer Rene Boy Catubig, Accounting Chief Merlyn Romano, and TN Main Adviser Dr. Joy Perez were present during the special meeting.

A c c o r d i n g l y , TN will present the pros and cons through Dadan on a BOR special meeting in December where ultimatum on the funds consolidation is imminent.

Despite numerous errors on the first half, College of Industrial Technology (CIT) soared past College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), 60 - 50, during the Intramurals Men’s Basketball Championship at NORSU Open Court on December 2.

Scoring the first two baskets of the game, Michael Av a n s a d o, re c ord i n g 1 3 counte d shots out of 18 attempts, secured 25 points together with Jeffrey Tilos, who gained seven counted shots out of 15 attempts, who added 14 points to bring home the championship.

Avansado led his team to work their way up to maintain their lead with the help in rebounding from their center Austerio putting up a head to head in the first half of the game.

By the third quarter, CIT

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Mary Joy C. Llorente