The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 23

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CNPAHS elevator soon to operate LIFT UP. The architectural design for the propositioned elevator to be attached to the College of Nursing, Dentistry, and Allied Health Sciences ramp and staircase (Draft courtesy of the Office of the University Engineer).

Larry V. Villarin and Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

THE College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) building will soon have a six- person capacity elevator for compliance to the local government code.

According to the Director of Buildings and Grounds

Julius Ausejo, the installation of elevator was taken from the 2016 infrastructural budget approximately P4-million.

The soon-to-be-installed elevator will carry 4-6 persons.

Ausejo said the reason behind the installation of elevator to the college saying, “According sa building code basta mupatong na

gani siyag upat ka andana nagkinahanglan na jud siya og elevator.”

As for the requirements of the local government code, according to Ausejo, a 4-storey building must have a functional elevator to be used.

Specifically, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS),

Science and Technology CNPAHS are the only three buildings in NORSU Main Campus I with 4-storey buildings.

On the other hand, Ausejo also added, since CNPAHS has a mini hotel it would be the first college to require an elevator.

Finally, Ausejo assured a functional elevator for CNPAHS within 2017.

poor but mentally good students of Negros Oriental,” he said.

Limson also stated the barometers of quality education given by NORSU are the employment rates of graduates and passing rates in national examinations in which he announced with pride.

The university president mentioned Engineering, Geology, Education, Pharmacy, and Criminology as programs with licensure exams having rates higher than the national passing percentage.

However, he said one problem the university faces is the diminishing subsidy of the

government which is needed to support programs and to produce topnotchers.

“We cannot produce topnotchers without good facilities, equipment, teachers, and buildings,” he said.

Limson mentioned the P400-million budget coming from the government only comprises about 35-40% of total expenditures of the university, and the rest are from tuition and other fees. Moreover, due to the lack of instructors, 60% of this goes to job hirings and contractuals.

Although the releasing of budget is always on time, he

stated its inadequacy considering the number of students studying in NORSU. When asked about the delay of salaries of SHS teachers, he stated the money from the Department of Education (DepEd) has not yet been downloaded.

He said NORSU cannot use its money because this would lead to technical malversation and dismissal of employees.

With the delay of transactions, he stated it is due to Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Goverment Procurement Act for sensitive

Felicris Bokingkito said they designated sections in the library for different kinds of students in response to common comments of students dropped in the suggestion box.

Bokingkito told TN the specified changes in the library such as the physical arrangement which includes a silent room, discussion room, recreational reading area, open stock area, reserve section and E-journal/multimedia station.

The campus librarian thought of dividing the reading area into two rooms and this idea was seconded by the accreditors.

She pointed out, the silent

room is for students who wish not to be disturbed while studying, the discussion room is for students who want to discuss something, and the recreational area is where students can read novels and relax at the same time.

The open stock area located at the corner of the library allows students to borrow books and can use it for indefinite hours inside the library, or borrow it overnight.

Moreover, the e-journal or multimedia station near the entrance of the library comprises the

Limson airs 1st media interview Donna T. Darantinao

A f ter the investiture rites of the third university president, Dr. Joel P. Limson attended his first live media interview with anchor Ely Dejaresco of DYEM FM 96.7 Bai Radio, discussing plans and solutions for the university.

Considring majority of Norsunians belong to the lowerincome class in the society, Limson said his mission is not just to give them inexpensive education, but also to provide them quality instruction.

“We want to deliver access to education for our financially

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USMO reprimands unruly studes Larry V. Villarin

N o ted with complaints from the provincial government office and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), University Security Management Office (USMO) reinstates their limitations to control students’ illegal parking, smoking and dating in government premises.

After DILG appealed to NORSU administrators on unruly students, some Norsunians are still apprehended loitering, smoking, dating and disorderly-parking their motorcycles at its vicinity.

USMO chief officer Rosalinda Abellon c o n f i r m e d , t h at N e g r o s Oriental State University (NORSU) already received a notice of complaint from the DILG office early last year.

According to Abellon,

as far as she remembered, the memorandum stipulated their distress to some students who were disruptive and have became more infuriating, urging the university administrators to reprimand their students.

To address the sentiments of the DILG office, USMO posted the memorandum on a tarpaulin in front of the university gate.

But with the responsibility of USMO to rebuke the students in taking necessary actions, Abellon emphasized, USMO can no longer control the students’ unruly actions outside the campus premises and the only thing they can do is to inform them.

Moreover, Abellon stated, it’s the duty of the city government such as the Land Transportation USMO/to page 4

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

University library shows upgrades Norsunians commit

CALIBRATING UPGRADES. NORSU Dumaguete City Main Campus Library redesigns facility for students’ convenience.

and students, the University Library has been developed to I n resp o nse t o suit different students’ needs. the recommendations and University Library suggestions of accreditors o f f i c e r - i n - c h a r g e M a r i a Narlyn R. Mascardo

REGAIN THE TRUST THE BUILDERS BLOCK

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university diary

GUILTY PLEASURE FEATURE|see page 3

to end VAW

Mary Joy C. Llorente

Norsunians joinED the observance of the 18day national campaign from November 25 to December 12, committing to end Violence Against Women (e-VAW).

With the theme “End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty!

Gains and Ways Forward,” Norsunians joined the cause to stop violence against women through hanging streamers with the theme on strategic locations.

VAW Desk Director Rosalinda Abellon appealed, “If you are, or you know someone who is a victim of VAW, report and seek help.”

Criminology student Grace Flores expressed her support, saying, “we, women, must know our basic rights and fight for our rights when abused…as what I am seeing nowadays nga gipasagdaan nalang.”

Industrial Technology student Michael Dael specified, “Kami tanan sa akong amigo, we highly support this campaign kay para sad ma-

FREE TUITION? UNIVERSITY POLL

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OPINION

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VOL XXXIV ISSUE NO 23 DECEMBER 5-11, 2016

EDITORIAL Gnawing operations It is certain that healthy democracies rely on a free trade of ideas, however it could be controversial. As most of us taste the hard cheese of being under a government institution, everyone must always be hopeful and optimistic. But this said contrasts hierarchy, bureaucracy, and politics present in the pylons of our dear university.

Constricted to follow the Government Procurement Reform Act or Republic Act 9184, offices under government institutions have to perform thorough constituted processes regarding procurement activities. These rules and regulations apply to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) when obtaining items, holding activities, constructing buildings, facilities, and equipment, and the like. This is the reason why procurement operations running in NORSU are controlled and should be justified with proper documents and supporting papers.

Simply put, several student organizations under the university umbrella have fiduciary relationships with the university in terms of fund use and financial processes. More frequent than not, these student organizations are deprived of this information and the verity of such. Under circumstances where students are lacking, instead of teaching the “how to,” heads and personnel of offices blame them for being ignorant, rant about their work prejudices, and shoo them without notifying them of their mistakes.

Take the student publication, The NORSUnian as an example. They had to deal with the slow dawdling procurement processes. They believe to have undergone the proper procedures expected from their part and in return expects a process in a timely manner and in accordance to the matrix and timeframe the procurement established.

However, the members of the publication were only taken for granted. Remember, the delay in the weekly publishing of the print issues of TN for this semester? How about the yearbook Pylon 2015? These are some of the things, the government institutions have a hold of.

Unfair and selective, delayed office transactions deny service to their primary stakeholders and end-users—the students. This attitude shows ungratifying demeanor where students have to plead low to receive approval. These traditional and unethical practices continue. The first come and first serve basis is not anymore the case when you compete with personalities and bigwigs around the university. Due to the course of jurisdiction falling unto the hands of these people and their influence among the hierarchy, they become untouchable. Politically-driven and believed to be deities by underclass employees, these people use their power to implicitly intimidate and speed up the process. So what about students processing their resolutions and procurements?

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Celebrating a warmer Christmas Unlike the previous yuletide season when most of us are feeling the typical cooler ambiance of a tropical Christmas, this year has been utterly different.

Earlier this year, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned us about the onset of an El Niño to greatly affect the country amidst La Niña. As predicted last May, warmer regions of the country felt the instense heat brought by

the sudden flip of phenomena on the usual rain months June, July, and August. Yes, the province of Negros Oriental is not cursed.

The long drought which we have been experiencing now until the last day of this year is due to El Niño.

Living in an archipelago in-between the the northern and southern hemisphere, we surely are not new to this kind of temparature contrast. But if you are living far rural and remote where water is scarce and land is

Regain the trust With his strong perseverance, DU30 h a s h i s h ard an d g re at commitment on campaign against drug personalities to stop graft and corruption i n t he bu re au c r a c y but still corruption scandals continued to exist in our country.

Last December 2, former Isabela mayor Manuel Tio c onv i c te d of g r af t ove r

P2.5M project for giving the award to Double A Gravel and Sand for road concreting project without public bidding which violated the Anti-Graft and Corruption Practice Act. Another six officials of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convicted of graft and estafa for stealing funds from government amounting to P5, 166,539 through

tilled for crops to grow, El Niño might have soiled the normal course of your daily living and your regular earnings. For most of you reading this, the consistent heat emmissions around the city plus the scorching glare of the unabated sunlight must have caused your skin to dry or could have pricked and burnt it—either way, this should not be some small talk to ignore during your liftime. And this is not something we could just rant on Facebook whenever we want to. This is a pestering reality.

Not as much as another thing to worry about but El Niño now is awaiting again for another La Niña to do some La Bamba next year and we are here sitting hoping it will their last El Bimbo.

With more ice sales for sari-sari stores this year than last year, the Arctic ice is now experiencing extraordinarily hot sea surface and air temperatures.

As Danish and US researcher monitored through Arctic weather stations, this means, the rise of temperature is stopping the ice formation and could lead to record lows of sea ice at the north pole next year.

In colder parts of the world, some regions are experiencing now a drier and a warmer winter.

If we are to evaluate all of these through mais-mais, a vicious cycle of extreme temperatures could come out naturally. Santa would certainly be coming to town in no time for there has already been a significant shift in the polar vortex—a phenomenon where the the Arctic air swifts around areas in the Northern Hemisphere.

As you could see and feel it, there has been a rise in global temperature to about 0.8° Celsius (1.4° Fahrenheit) since 1880.

This might be an insignificant point average but from Goddard Institute of Space Studies, the devastation turnout across nations is material.

Presponderance of evidence reveals humans are responsible for this. If you are reading Dan Brown’s Inferno, you might as well remember how the growth of the human population from 1 billion to 7 billion over the last 200 years has made a bioterrorist move to destroy humanity in order to save it.

g h o s t re p ai r s of s e r v i c e vehicles last December 1, 2016 of Philippine Daily Inquirer ne ws and dated last December 8, 2016 from Rappler.com, the office of the Ombudsman has filed criminal charges such as graft, bribery or extortion and v i ol at i on of s e c t i on 7(d) of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public O f f i c i a ls and E mpl oye e s against former human rights commissioner Cecilia Rachel V. Quisumbing.

The aforementioned news are some of the acts of corruption of some of the ill-gotten assets of crooked individuals.

According to the fourth Philippine Trust Index (PTI) survey of 2015 conducted by EON Stockholder Relations, government was the least trusted institution in the society. It only received a trust rating of 12 percent

while church enjoys the hig hest tr ust rate of 73 percent from the general public.

With regards to these, it is very disheartening to know that the people who are in the position whom we trust are the people who firstly do anomalous things in the government.

If on l y w e a l l h av e honest public servants, if only we have trustworthy leaders, if only we have transparent and accountable government officials, if only we have statesmen who do not just desire power and gold then maybe the trust of the people towards the government will be back and the government trust rate will rise. That time we could achieve a productive, honest, trustworthy and growing government.

We do not need leaders who use their pork barrel

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FEATURES

CAMPUS IMAGE Kenneth Carlorio Surilla

Donna T. Darantinao

Emilia, not her real name, suffered maltreatment in Japan. She expected herself working in a restaurant with decent pay but ended up working as an entertainer in a nightclub on a six-month contract and renewable for another six months, degraded and threatened. Left with no choice but to continue to work abroad even though she was not well-paid, she was determined of lifting up her family from debt in Negros.

Emilia is one of the many Filipinas who suffer under the consequences of poverty, pushing her to work overseas even though she was not sure whether her recruiter was trustworthy or not. Expecting to receive a US$16,000 salary, she ended up having only $4,000 instead and had nothing left to do after all her documents were confiscated by her employers.

She was then forced to work beyond eight hours a day even if she feels ill, dancing and gyrating to rock music on a low stage with customers at the nightclub. She broke down in tears after she was raped by a Japanese costumer, but she couldn’t even report it to the authorities for fear that she might end up in jail instead.

Aside from what Emilia had experienced, children experience the downsides of exploitation as well. Children experience being sold by their own parents by force. This has been present in developing countries like the Philippines for years according to the

Visayan Forum Director the rights of every Filipino, Dondee Señeres in a seminar especially those who belong to held in Negros Oriental State the marginalized sectors.

University Violence occurs (NORSU). towards women and their children even at home, especially to Luckily, the Filipino a campaign families for Overseas belonging to Filipino the poverty Workers line. As stated (OFWs) under by NORSU the administration Violence Against of former President Gloria Women and their Children M a c a p a g a l - A r r o y o h a d (VAWC) Director Rosalinda helped Emilia overshadow Abellon in the same the unwanted situations that seminar with Señeres, she, her co-workers, and an estimated 92% other OFWs who were very of the perpetrators unfortunate to come back in are family members the Philippines inside a coffin. or the husbands. The A w a r e n e s s a n d patriarchal society prevention wherein men are the law To prevent cybersex of the household, gives extortion and threatening in them the idea that abuse Negros, Señeres advices the is good within family public to report any form of members. But this exploitation project. Now, is not a fact and Republic Act 9710, otherwise has been a public known as Magna Carta of crime which Women, is here to protect comes with a penalty

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Art by Joemar B. Villarejo

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Guilty Pleasure Story by Michael

I have tried my best to c onv inc e a b e autifu l girl, named KaGwapz, on Facebook to meet me in person. Her profile pictures were tempting and inviting, and e ver ything that she p oste d on s o ci a l me di a really turned me on in a way that I have never felt before.

I decided to take it to the next level, using my past experiences.

After months of waiting, I f inally managed to get her cellphone number and immediately called to confirm if it was really her.

We talked for a long time and discovered that she was living not far from my boarding house. I thought, “this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” She promised to visit me the following Thursday, since Friday was going to be a holiday.

But that was the longest week that I ever had. It looked like lecturers had slowed down

to be faced.

Education is very important, especially to the parents for them to uphold responsibility in taking care of their children.

There should also be public and massive advocacy campaigns for children and women to know what exactly their rights are in order to prevent violence, exploitation and forced labor.

Although there are a lot of victims of undocumented papers and illegal immigration, Señeres is proud to say that there are also many victims rescued against illegal recruiting.

Meanwhile, Emilia chose to marry a Japanese in order to lift up her family from debts but ended up being doublecrossed once again.

She promised to herself not to go back to the said country again because of the unfortunate events that welcomed her there.

Beauty queen. Honor student. Architect wannabe.

Future accountant. But there’s more.

She is a Norsunian who has a lot to share in life. This 22-year-old lass, who comes from Tanjay City, has achieved much in life despite setbacks, and she is still aiming for more—for herself—for her family.

She is Charis Ponce Silva, an elementary salutatorian and a high school valedictorian. Way back in high school, she was a competitive campus-writer reaching regional competitions and a beauty pageant title holder. In college, she was a President’s Lister in Foundation University and is one of the highest rankers in exams in the Accountancy Department.

“Ayaw usiki ang panahon” she said. “Pagtu-on gyud.”

She drifted in and out of school because of financial constraints. She stopped schooling after studying BS Architecture for two semesters in Foundation University (FU). She returned back to school after a year and took BS Accountancy in NORSU; however, she stopped for a semester again, because she underwent an endoscopic sinus surgery to remove her nasal polyps—common, noncancerous, teardrop-shaped growths that form in the nose.

Her younger sister works in Qualfon and helps in paying her boarding house rental while her parents pay for her school fees and give her allowance.

“Maulaw ko at times” she said, stating how dependent she is to her family.

Wasting no time to repay them, she often visits the university library. Wearing eyeglasses with an optical grade of 75, she reads her Accountancy lessons in advance.

Also, she enters the world of novel stories while listening to modern pop music whenever she is alone in her room.

“Sauna, mag-overnight jud ko’s FU para sa mga project,” she calmly said with a smirk. “Karon, magovernight ko sa boarding house para sa mga exams.

She might be a diligent loner, but she becomes an outgoing and carefree girl, who even laughs at herself for not having reviewed for quizzes and for skipping meals, when mixed with friends. She only has a weekly allowance of 500 pesos or lower than that, finding it hard to budget CAMPUS IMAGE/to page 4

their teaching speed, and the clock had entered in slow motion. Nights were a little bit fast though, because I fantasized her until I fell asleep and met her in the dreamland where we were together. I would wake up from time to time, tightly grabbing my pillow but getting disappointed whenever I realize it was not her.

Thursday finally came. I called her around 7:30 in the morning just to confirm if she would come to my house. After her confirmation, I started putting everything in order. I was a bit nervous but excited.

You know the excitement and fear when you are about to see your crush and do something you have always planned.

I had bought an expensive perfume from Oxygen Store in Robinsons Mall and used it after taking a shower. Who wants to smell like a goat? I replaced my bed sheets and lit a fragrant candle that was

placed on the bed-side table.

The air conditioner with an air freshener hanging on its vent, was at 20 degrees Celsius. I bet my room smelled like the well-known “Garden of Eden”.

I had consulted an Indian love doctor who had given me a menthol like herb for magic breath. I took my motor and sped to the nearest pharmacy to buy 8 condoms, then I passed by KFC— a fast-food restaurant to order some food for us. Around 8:45 in the evening, everything was well set. I was starting to feel discouraged, thinking that she was not going to come. Her cellphone was ringing with no answer. My heart doubled its beat, and I started sweating, hating myself for she had disappointed me.

Around nine o’clock in the evening, I heard a knock on my door and rushed to open it. I couldn’t believe my eyes. She was really standing at my door, looking seductive with her

polka dot dress that hugged her curves and a matching red bra peeping from the edges of her sleeveless dress.

I took her hand to usher her into the house. I pinched my elbow many times just to be sure that it was not a dream.

My heart was beating fast as she reached to hug me. I held her tight and she raised a leg.

That was when I realized her high heels pointing away from the raised leg. Well, the hug didn’t last long but left an unexplainable feeling in me. My bottle of Johnnie Walker had chilled, but we had to eat before taking some shots.

My dear brothers and sisters, see how you are serious reading this story. I wish you can learn to read your bible like this. Just a joke.

Michael is a fifth year BS Computer Engineering foreign student. He loves reading the bible.

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla and Joemar B. Villarejo

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Campus CCTVs eye studes ‘making out’ After the installation of the new Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs), University Security Management Office (USMO) Chief Officer Rosalinda Abellon disclosed students were recently caught “making out” on campus.

The security reported to Abellon, student-couples were commonly caught inside vacant classrooms “making out” at around 8:00 pm where three pairs were already brought to the security office as seen on cam.

As reported on November 2016, USMO installed 16 CCTVs in Main Campus 1 to improve monitoring safety and security.

However, corresponding to some students caught by the CCTVs, Abellon said, “Within

the range where our camera is deployed, makita kung nag-perform sila within the range. Of course, the camera will not lie biya og unsai nahitabo diha mo gayud na makit-an.”

Moreover, security aides go around the campus after night classes to check on students who remain in the school premises aside from the CCTVs being deployed.

Abellon cited, if students were caught, they will undergo counseling from her, but if the students’ behavior is no longer manageable, the attention of the students will be called by the Board of Discipline.

With these cases, Abellon ignited the significance of package awareness training such as human sexuality, reproductive health, Human Immunodefi-

ON THE LOOK. A university CCTVs to ensure campus safety and security.

ciency Virus - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIVAIDS) and teenage pregnancy.

On the other hand, University Nurse Paula Jesette Anne Tumulak underscored the impact of media towards the teenagers’ upbringing and the best way to combat this is dissemination of information and education.

As noted, the Department of Health (DOH) projected 25 Filipinos are diagnosed with HIV per day with those transmitted

ranging from 15-24 years old and are common among men having sex with men.

Due to a crossfire of activities this semester, Abellon mentioned they will ‘hopefully’ initiate the seminar to the Senior High School (SHS) and freshmen college students as their target group.

Making out is a term used variously to refer to kissing, petting, and necking, but may also refer to non-penetrative sex acts.

NORSU complies to PRIME-HRM

Among the state universities and colleges in Region 7, only NORSU has complied for Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) as announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on December 2.

The broadcast was confirmed in an audit conducted on June 30 headed

by the CSC Officer-in- Charge and Regional Director, Edith Lozano.

According to Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) officer-in-charge Jim Villahermosa, NORSU has complied the program with the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) attaining Maturity Level II. Villahermosa also mentioned the system follows a cycle which includes planning, commitment, coaching and

monitoring whereas faculty will be assessed to ensure quality education and instruction is delivered to the students.

Moreover, Villahermosa pointed out the importance of PRIME-HRM levelling. He said, “If you go higher, that means there will be higher demand, but the bottom line here is to give you fast and efficient service.”

PRIME-HRM is a mechanism to support the attainment of CSC vision in becoming a

Center of Excellence for Human Resource and Organization Development. It follows four systems: the recruitment, selection, and placement; learning and development; performance management, and rewards and recognition.

The aforementioned program also aims to serve as a venue for exchange and development of expertise in the area of human resource management between and among government agencies.

aware ang mga kababayin-an nga naa silay kuyog mo-fight sa ilang rights.”

Agreeing with Flores and Dael, Psychology student Rosemari Tenorio strressed, “We should do this more often, knowing that more and more women are abused mentally, emotionally and physically every day.”

Many gender-related activities and seminars are in line for this campaign but due to marathon of events, Abellon initiated a signature campaign expressing support to end VAW. Through Republic Act 10398, November 25 is declared as National Consciousness Day for Elimination of Violence

Against Women and Children, while December 12 is declared as the International Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

The government issued Proclamation 1172 s. 2006 to start the campaign. Students, faculty and staff are also reminded the university VAW desk is always open at the University Research Center

Building.

Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged government agencies, nongovernment organizations, sectoral groups, private and civic organizations “to conduct their own activities in line with this year’s campaign theme and focus, invite other groups and individuals to join.”

financial operations.

He mentioned his focus is the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) to really prioritize on the designs and constructions of resilient buildings that could withstand catastrophes and calamities.

Also, Limson revealed his plans for a forensic laboratory for the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) for a

more efficient study.

“Quality is never cheap,” he said.

With that, he expects in the next three years, there will be massive infrastructure developments in all NORSU campuses in the province and state of the art equipment and facilities of laboratories for actual and hands-on experience for the students.

Student documents are often left unattended.

Untouched from weeks to months. Worst, the papers they have worked overtime to make have been lost due to irresponsible and inefficient t ransfer. Un less t here is somebody who would serve as a liaison to follow through this, these employees will never care.

The imposition of authority has

been a priority rather than the services they should offer.

Extra service. Unclear instructions. Added requirements. More signatories.

Further procedures. Excessive documentations. These are few mediums of red tapes students obey and follow.

The students have done their part. When will you do yours?

Larry V. Villarin

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REGAIN/from page 2

in making vanity projects and d o s we e t t a l k s on ly during campaign for the sake of gaining the trust and confidence of the community, in the end, pocket half of the budget.

We need leaders who will work truthfully and honestly.

We need leaders who are

true to their words. We need leaders who are strong but have a heart for their people.

We need leaders who do not abuse their powers just for their own good.

As what William Gaddis said,” Power doesn’t corrupt people, people corrupt power.”

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her money.

“Usahay, kalaton nako’g tago ang kwarta, “she chuckles while tucking her hair behind her ears, “para dili nako masayon og gasto.”

She admits the fact that she envies her original batch mates who are already working.

Nevertheless, she hopes to

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Office (LTO) and Provincial Highway Patrol Group.

“We only impose within our area of jurisdiction,” Abellion added.

The NORSUnian (TN) publication sent a formal letter addressed to DILG probing their side towards the issue, but they did not laptop zone and six computers for searching e-books, ejournals, research and similar reference materials.

Aside from the different sections, there are also two units of brand-new Koppel floor mounted air condition units placed in the reserve section and reading area for

The College of Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) produced 12 new nurses after performing an 85.71% school’s passing rate in the November 2016 Nurse Licensure Exam (NLE).

The new registered nurses are Lyanada Feiam F. Aguilar, Leziel T. Albito, Reggie Pearl M. Baco, Emmalou T. Delmo, Janeth Fe Duhaylungsod, Cherry Ann A. Duran, Ma. Nova Mae P. Jumuad, Rhea Mae R. Palallos, John Kenneth P. Rubio, Charmaine A. Siglos, Niejah D. Tan, and Munvela Q. Velasco.

In an interview with Jumuad, their trip was suspended the day before the exam. They almost lost hope yet God is good.

However, the group was still sad knowing two of their co-takers did not make it.

“Lisod kaayo to para namong tanan kay tight na kaayo among bond,” she shared. They almost cried while taking the exam yet all their loved ones did not fail to comfort them through texts and calls.

The 12 new registered professionals from NORSU were among the 6,836 examinees who passed the NLE out of 14,322 Nursing graduates given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and page 2 2016.

Zamboanga last REGAIN/from November 26-27, [LG RAGA]

NORSU produces criminologists Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) produced new set of licensed criminologists in recent 2016 Criminology Licensure Examination as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

NORSU Dumaguete City campus yielded 63 passers attaining 52.80% rating performance, together with the satellite campuses of NORSU Bais City with 25 passers marking 32.22 percent, and NORSU Siaton with 24 passers and percentage rate of 43.86.

17 criminologists were registered from NORSU Guihulngan City campus recording a 26.03% rating, 14 from Bayawan-Sta. Catalina City campus with 13.04% rating, and 6 passers from Mabinay campus obtaining 15.79% rating.

149 out of 355 examiners passed this year’s Criminology Licensure Examination from six campuses of NORSU offering the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program.

Von Shiloh Silva, one of the passers, said the exam was quite difficult but he managed to remain calm. He also said he is grateful to the professors and mentors of the university for equipping him with such knowledge to pass the exam. [IS CUARESMA] CELEBRATING/from page 2

In this short lifetime and providence, we certainly don’t have enough time and resources to plot against the world nor save it in one snap, but we have all the time

to constrain future climate impacts in our daily walks of life. Do the cliche. Pick up, reprimand, and save. The simple acts are the greatest changers.

respond.

Notably, the provincial government of Negros Oriental also sent a memorandum to USMO with regard to the illegal parking of Norsunians along Kagawasan Avenue on September 17, 2015, but some students are still violating the law.

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finish college, pass the board exam, and have a decent job.

Charis knows her responsibility to help her family prosper in life as the eldest of the four siblings, seizing every opportunity that she finds. “See every moment as a gift,” she claims, releasing one big smile from her thin lips.

NEWSBITS CNPAHS records 85.7% in NLE

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better ventilation.

Moreover, Bokingkito reiterated the importance of the student logbook located in the entrance of the library and said it monitors and counts the number of users in the library and is one of the requirements during accreditation.

Infographics by Javan Lev A. Poblador

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