The NORSUnian Vol XXXV Issue 24 - 25

WE write for you. we fight for you.

VOL XXXV ISSUE NO 24-25 | December 4-15, 2017

STILL IN PROGRESS. The construction of the elevator located at CNPAHS building for the convenience in the university. Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado

NORSU to offer free misc for AY 18-19 Mabinay takes on campus admin’s challenge

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma and Faith Jessica E. Alejano

Negros Oriental State University will soon be miscellaneous free for academic year 2018-2019, due to increase of budget allocation for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide.

The national government recently increased its budget

from P58,718,377 of the year 2017 to P62,115,320 of this year 2018.

In an exclusive interview with The NORSUnian (TN), Rose Marie Pinili, Vicepresident for Academic Affairs (VPAA) said, “Free ang miscellaneous, free na tanan both tuition and miscellaneous.”

Norsunians have been 10931, states to provide free enjoying the tuition and other school fees free tuition in SUCs, local universities since its and colleges and state-run technical vocational institutions. implementation On December 8, Federation during the of Student Government (FSG) first semester treasurer, Rodel Dingal, together of SY 2017-2018. with university registrar, Reymil The approved Cadapan attended the zonal NORSU TO/ to page 8 Republic Act (RA)

BOR approves P2M student gov’t project plan Narlyn R. Mascardo

TO PURITY WE GO. These students gear up for cleanliness and orderliness as part of their school’s vicinity maintenance. Photo by TN-Mabinay Rachel Mae D. Maceda

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) – Mabinay campus administrator Arcie Nogra, challenged all students to maintain cleanliness within the campus vicinity.

Nogra said she has witnessed how the students disregarded their surroundings within the campus and thought that a campus-wide beautification activity would best solve the problem.

“At the same time, atong ma-showcase ang landscape and creativity sa mga students,” she added.

Eight college programs took part in the campus-wide beautification including: Business Administration, Criminology, Secondary Education, Elementary Education,

Agriculture, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, and Hospitality Management.

“Nindot ni siya nga strategy nga gibuhat sa atoang administrator kay it will mold discipline and creativity of the students,” Jonalyn Estoconing, a BS Education major student said.

“Pero makadugang lang siya og burden sa among pageskwela kay imbis mag-focus mi sa among mga homeworks mapunta nalang sa pag-beautify sa among assigned area,” Estoconing added.

On the other hand, Marjon Garcia, Student Government president said, “Having a beautification is a great idea for it will also build oneness among the students of NORSU-Mabinay Campus.”

The judging for each program will be in March during the commencement ceremony.

TN-Mabinay

YOU MAY NOT KISS ...

SWEET AND SOUR SEE PAGE 2

Board of Regents (BOR) resolved to approve the Project Procurement Plan (PPMP) of the Student Government (SG) of Dumaguete and Bais City Campuses with a total worth

of P2,027,182.39 for the fourth quarter of 2017.

As indicated in the Supplemental Annual Procurement Plan (APP) of 2017, the procurement project of Dumaguete Campuses includes common use supplies for Student

Government of Dumaguete City (SGDC) I and II such as office devices and supplies, office table, cleaning materials, and printer that sums up to P67,101.34 for the two SG offices.

For the Maintenance and Other Operating

Expenses (MOOE) of Dumaguete Campuses, the amount P1,350,133 comprises the necessities needed for both offices and activities, including founding anniversary, Music Festival, Film Festival, among others.

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CEd lauds LET topnotcher Angeleah Grace J. Acaso

Ricardo Rotoras, PASUC prexy Photo by Marco Paolo B. Ramirez

Academic community seeks justice over PASUC prexy’s death Faith Jessica E. Alejano

for justice after the death of The academic the Philippine Association community is crying ACAD / to page 8

THE PAPERBACK YOU FEATURES

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C o l l e g e o f Education (CEd) proved its prowess as Jonah Mavel Velez, ranked seventh, with an average rating of 87 percent during the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in December.

“Akong goal jud is to pass or to top, kay og imong goal is to pass ra, duha ra imung pa ingnan either to pass or to fail,” Velez said.

In order to help her more in the preparation for the examination and for her review, she enrolled at St. Louis Review Center (SLRC), a review center located in Dumaguete City.

“If you’re aiming high study atong mga wala gipang review...

don’t depend on the review center,” she said.

With a total of 164 examinees from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), a total of 82 takers passed the said examination hitting an overall school performance rate of 50 percent.

Libertine de Guzman, CEd dean said the university has stopped offering board review classes since it would require graduating students to contribute Php 800 for materials, incentive and snacks, defeating the purpose of the no-collection policy.

“Now, we require them based on the registrar’s advice that we should require them to be in a review center,” de Guzman said.

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL The Marawi siege, which lasted for five months, was the country’s longest urban war recorded. What was assumed to be a minor threat turned Marawi City into a graveyard for both the government and Maute groups, causing the entire Mindanao island to fall down to Martial Law. More than a thousand people died, with a total of 164 soldiers and 47 civilians reported to have lost their lives; countless soldiers and innocent residents were injured during the combat. The entire city was bombarded with gun fires and explosive devices, leaving no option for the 400,000 locals but to abandon their homes and to be sent to unfamiliar lands around the country.

Live coverage, photos and documentary have spread through out social media to show the city’s current situation however, as the war ended, people have slowly forgotten about our Maranaos who returned to rundown buildings, houses that were massacred by bullets, and the fallen city that has now fallen. Netizens who trouble themselves in sharing scandals and fake news have forgotten how women, children and young men were abused and maltreated during the war.

Diego, who used a pseudonym to protect himself, survived three months as a hostage by the assailants His experience has been confirmed through a report by a human rights group, Amnesty International. In the report, severe cases of abuse inflicted by both Maute and government forces were explained.

Interviews from 48 survivors and witnesses, activists and local leaders gathered by the said group all had the same sentiments, stating how hostages were tortured, and used for looting.

Also, they partook in the war by fighting with the military, digging trap holes and making bombs.

Women, on the other hand , were used to relieve sexual frustrations.

The war may have ended but the battle faced by the people of Marawi is not yet over. As of December, families with their homes completely destroyed, are now living in tents at an area called Ground Zero.

As disclosed by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the construction of 6,300 temporary houses will be done in Ground Zero. To note, the number of displaced residents sum up to about 350,000.

A total of 90 billion pesos will be needed to reconstruct an entire city that has turned into a battleground, as estimated by the city mayor.

Food, financial support, jobs, rehabilitation and hope –these are the things that Marawi need .

Unfortunately, some of our fellow countrymen have forgotten and disregarded their plea for help. The trauma, the loss, and the agony that the victims have felt became history. Let us not forget, for the aftermath is the second war.

Illustrated by JClaire Franis B. Elum

The war is not over

You May Not Kiss the Bride March 1998 flashes in front of me. An outburst of an angel’s cry came forth. It grew louder and louder, so she grabbed and warmed the innocent soul. They smiled and said, “Congratulations, it’s a girl!” My thoughts drift eons back at the time of my birth.

I can attest the fact that a nanny or a relative can never replace the care of a mother no matter how good and caring they are. So, how can we ask women to leave their babies,

our future generation, behind them to fulfil their professional ambitions?

I always hear a common question from different women workers: “What are the things that hinder women’s progress towards leadership positions in the Philippines?” I cannot speak for all of them nor elaborate the question, considering the fact that I’m still a student, I don’t have a full-time work, and of course, I’m not married. But I have witnessed their struggles, and I can identify

one major problem that working mothers are facing— the length of maternity leaves.

Pursuing professional ambition is a luxury not shared by all women. I cannot imagine my mother’s state of health and mind back then, especially the first few months after she came back from her short maternity leave. Despite of having a wide social acceptance for them to seek professional success, they are also expected to be superefficient home makers— do all the household chores, take care of the children, and be the housekeeper.

In November, Philippines hosted the 31st ASEAN Summit in which over 20 world leaders participated. It is ironic to consider that we are leading this year’s ASEAN but we are lagging behind in terms of paid maternity leave days for women.

Isn’t the country’s maternity leave policy at par with the standards set by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)? Under Convention 183 of the International Labor Organization (ILO),

a minimum of 98 days is prescribed.

As what I have read, the country’s maternity leave law provides only 60 days of paid leaves. This is far way different from ASEAN member-state Vietnam’s policy that provides 120 to 180 days of maternity leave, depending on working conditions and nature of work.

Even Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand surpassed our policy by providing their women citizens with 90 days of paid maternity leave.

Let’s end this article with the basic. Think of the important women around you— your sisters, aunties, and mother. Bearing children, which is necessary for the continuation of the human race, is a natural process for women. The local populace needs to grow and to be supported as it grows. Empowering women starts with more maternity leave— creating the right environment for them not just to survive in the workplace but also to reach success.

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NEWS

PAINT ON THE FLOOR! Assigned workers start the refurbishment of the university’s open court for different sports activities. Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

NORSU population continues to drop Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

After marking a total of 11.22 percent of population decrease last semester, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) has tallied another 6.5 percent drop for the second semester,

academic year 2017-2018.

Conferring to university registrar Reymil Cadapan, the difference of 1,664 enrolled Norsunians including its external campuses has been recorded after its population dropped from 25,463 of the previous semester to 23,799 of

the current semester.

Population breakdown of the entire NORSUDumaguete Campuses recorded 863 students from the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAFF), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) with 794, and College

of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) with 2,510.

Furthermore, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) tallied a total of 3,281 students; College of Business Administration (CBA) with 6,428, College of Education with 4,552, College of

Y4UW-Dgte leads benefit show

Youth for A United World (Y4UW) Dumaguete Chapter held a Christmas benefit gig on December 7 in partnership with Ben & Ben Band which aimed to raise funds for underprivileged families.

Manila-based pop-folk band Ben&Ben promoted Hamon Part 3: A Christmas Benefit Gig as they performed

at Café Racer, consisting of nine members, namely: Paolo Guico, Miguel Guico, Poch Baretto, Jam Villanueva, Agnes Reoma, Patricia Lasaten, Toni Muñoz, Andrew de Pano, and Keifer Cabugao.

The band said during the press conference at Qyosko that the proceeds will provide substantial Php 500–worth.

Noche Buena packages to families affected by calamities, situated in poverty areas,

patients in public hospitals, and indigenous people.

“Ever since, all of us have that sense of higher purpose, we are not just playing music, we use music to influence…as a responsibility like partnering with Noche Buena,” Cabugao, violinist of the band, said.

“It’s an experience

from 12,177 of last semester down to 11,704 total students for this semester.

For the Bais City Campuses, its overall population from the previous year of 3,278 dropped to 3,469 students. As for Bayawan-Sta. NORSU POP / to page 8

Angeleah Grace J. Acaso

NORSU ang ID maker para every time na in need og ID ang estudyante makaprovide sila dayon.”

Ventolero explained the ID is only paid once once by the students after being enrolled.

“Actually ang inyong gibayran is not specifically the ID, it is the student services and part of the student services is [the] ID,” he said.

SAS designed the back part of the ID to only require a signature from their director for validation.

“Akong gi-design nga ang luyo sa ID sa student will no longer require to pay, kay sauna magbayad ang estudyante para validation,” Ventolero furthered.

Meanwhile, students will only be provided with new IDs in some special cases, such as lost IDs, unreadable prints and incorrect spelling of names.

“I would prefer an ID nga daan because in agencies such as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), to have your passport, paninglan ka og ID nga two years [or] one year ago,” Ventolero said.

SAS director clarifies ID demands

CONCERT FOR A CAUSE. Ben & Ben explains the purpose of their show in partnership with Y4UW Dumaguete, during the press conference held at Qyosko Cafe, Dumaguete City on December 7. Photo by Y4UW Dumaguete Chapter

Faith Jessica E. Alejano

Industrial Technology (CIT) with 3,544, College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) with 754, and College of Law with only 60 enrolled students.

In the Dumaguete Campuses alone, it marked a decrease by almost a thousand,

that is very in line with our values as a band, we perform exactly about love, that’s why we support Noche Buena project,” vocalist Miguel Guico added.

Meanwhile, Jameel Daksla, Y4UW-NORSU Chapter president said “The Noche Buena Project is amazing kay daghan jud ang tawo nga willing mutabang para lang jud maka-help og Y4UW / to page 8

Student Affairs Services (SAS) director Julio Ventolero answered issues with regard to students questioning their restriction of providing new Identification (ID) cards every school year.

According to some students, they pay for their IDs every enrollment since it is covered in their miscellaneous fee.

“Para nako kinahanglan gyud na mag-change og ID yearly kay as what they have said ato ng kwarta...nakabutang atong identification and ang ubang ID gahanap na,” Amy Sapine, a junior BS Education student said.

“Luoy man gud ang among ID og di ilisan kay ang sa uban gani pagmabasa kay magkahinay og kapanas ang printa sa ID... harun maapil pud lamang og validate,” Agnes Arañas, a sophomore Hospitality Management student added.

Also, Dhiego Jason Villarin, a freshman BS Industrial Technology student said, “Nindot man ang ID, makita nga ginagastuhan gyud sa

Faith Despite the Odds Story of Fasse

Illustrated by Claire Francis B. Elum

I know. Life is really hard. You have to be tough in order to positively go through each trial you meet. But if you look at it deeply, you’ll realize that life is actually simple. Only when you grow older, it becomes complicated.

There are answers for questions that you can never find in your math, chemistry or physics books or in class.

Sometimes, you can’t find them anywhere. It makes your head hurt to just think about it.

The uncertainties just eat you up and you never realize that you are being thrown into an endless pit. You are blind.

Everything is dark and you don’t know what to hold. All you have is yourself for there is no one in sight to help you and reach out his or her hand for you to hold.

There are also moments, when you feel so troubled and you don’t have the freedom to do anything you want, when you are not free to do anything because there are so many things holding you back, when there are plenty of aspects in life that make you feel unfree— the fear, worries, and uncertainties.

You worry that other people may judge you for your choices. You worry that even your own loved ones would turn against you if you do anything in contrary to what they believe in. You are afraid of showing yourself because in this world, being true somehow means being hated; while being fake somehow means being loved.

Somehow, life tosses you up in gladness but makes you cry a barrel of tears. There are moments of sadness in life, but there are millions of reasons that will come your way in order to end one painful suffering.

Thousands of laughter over one bucket of teardrops. A blessing always comes after a suffering. A rainbow always shines after a hard rain. No matter how difficult life may become, let’s always choose to be happy.

Let’s choose to love even though there are always hurt as its companion. Let us choose to be honest, especially to ourselves.

In the center of all the troubles and unanswered doubts in our everyday lives, there are so many things that will make you feel very thankful to God. Never let fear and sadness bring you down. Just live life and just love. Despite of the things that will make you feel down and weary, God will always give a beautiful blessing that will give you light, hope, love, faith and courage.

Fasse is madly in love with our Almighty.

FEATURES

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Illustrated by Joleos June S. Vegare and Joemar B. Villarejo

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Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

Growing up with educators at home, she views herself to be one, someday; by doing so, she never expected herself to outshine everyone else. She becomes a pride— something she never thought about even in her wildest dreams.

Born on October 22, 1995 in Lanao Del Norte, this 22-year-old daughter of Jonel Velez, a school clerk, and Hedeliza Velez, a professional elementary teacher, recently added her name to the list of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) College of Education (CEd)’s topnotchers.

Looking back at Jonah Velez’s elementary and high school years, she was a consistent honor student at Tubod Central Elementary School and graduated as 5 th honorable mention at Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School (LNNCHS). Aside from excelling in academics, she was also a student journalist, specifically a news writer, and competed during the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in 2007 and 2011, respectively.

She enrolled in Mindanao State UniversityIligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), taking up Bachelor of Elementary Education major in English (BEEd English) for a semester, and was even awarded as a Dean’s Lister. Due to some personal reasons, her family decided to let her transfer in Dumaguete City.

Her mother, who is a

Silliman University (SU) alumna, told her to transfer in the same school, but After surfing through the internet, Jonah chose to study at NORSU with the help of her friends. She never regreted transferring in the university because she believes that it was God’s plan for her.

“I chose NORSU kay based sa akong research, nice man pod and also my previous school was public so mubagay lang,” explained Jonah.

She didn’t have a hard time adapting since the city isn’t new to her, for she oftentimes visits her grandparents who lived in the province.

As time passed by, she learned how to be independent.

She even made new friends who helped her overcome the loneliness of living away from home.

After all the struggles she had gone through, she finally graduated with her diploma in hand. Now, she knew that it was only the start because she had to face a new challenge— the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

Since one cannot wage war without armor,

Jonah had massive preparations.

She was enrolled at St. Louise Review Center, Dumaguete City. For five months of reviewing, she always excelled in her class. But of course, one couldn’t perform well without living well, so she shared some of the tips for healthy living, including proper diet, vitamin intake, enough rest, and sufficient sleep.

During the fated day, Jonah was aiming to top the exam but her hopes went down when she unintentionally crumpled her test

questionnaires. She thought she could not make it so she phoned her parents and said she would take the board exam again soon. But her friends and family strongly believed that Jonah would pass. She worried about her answer sheets, but she never knew God was working on her success.

On November 27, 2017, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the passers of LET. She was filled with joy after making it to top 7 among 21, 198 elementary teachers who passed out of 80, 509 examinees.

“My parents and I were shocked of the result that I was on the top 7,” Jonah expressed, not denying the smile forming on her bright face. Surely, the top really is meant for her.

After her shining moment in her successful result during the LET, Jonah plans to apply for a teaching position at the Department of Education (DepEd) Region VII. She is now working to have a better life in the real world, inspired by her family and most importantly, God.

Earthly achievements are just few reasons why people continue to work hard. People strive for distinct purposes in different ways with varying motivations.

Achieving certain goals give people a strong and definite drive about themselves.

Goals increase their stake and their ego which can either mold or change their mentality to exceed their motivation, to succeed, and to avoid failure. Thus, this gives birth to Atychiphobia— the fear of failure, that many people quite have.

People, who have fear of failure, are motivated to avoid failing, not because they cannot manage the basic emotions of disappointment, anger, and frustration that accompany such experiences; but because failing also makes them feel deeply ashame.

According to Dr. Guy Winch of Psychology Today – an online site for psychological behavioral research, practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction – if you feel the following signs, although unofficial diagnosis, are happening to you, you can examine yourself by researching or consulting a professional.

Worrying about what others think of you You’re anxious because other people might say mean things about y o u behind your back, so you choose to play safe instead of failing.

Thinking about not reaching your future desires

It freaks you out whenever you think about not getting a spot in a company you’re applying in or not getting into the honors list at school because you may have failed before.

You think people will lose interest in you Failing might automatically make you think that people will refuse to be with you or trust you since you feel like they lose enthusiasm to be with you.

You might disappoint people whose opinion you value If you are a very conscious person, every o p i n i o n coming from other people, particularly your peers and family, matters. You think FEAR / to page 6

FEATURES

Donna T. Darantinao

Hear ye! Hear ye! Bookworms, book critics or anyone who’s fallen madly in love with the crispy pages of paperbacks, this one’s for you.

We all know that books You love fact merged Mystery/Thrillers is a passionate person, can mold you with the with fiction? Then you Mayday! Mayday! The especially to people you characters within— may must’ve read Memoirs of Adventures of Sherlock love very dearly. You are a they be monsters, vampires, a Geisha and The Other Holmes is coming its way! master in the art of pursuing some beautifully described Boleyn girl. You are Looking for clues and one’s affection. heroes, or your typical someone who wants to be extracting evidences out Science Fiction human being. So, what are ahead and is not a fan of of them is your forte. You Let me guess, you love you waiting for? Stash out being astounded. You are a foresee life as a Frankenstein?

Science your best-loved books and very well-organized person fiction is your thing discover what it says about who loves spontaneity. You because you are you. also love listening to the into looking for Classics past experiences of your intergalactic space Are you in for some peers and family. monsters and events Pride and Prejudice or Horror that maybe, just a “where art thou?” of Miss Peregrine’s Home maybe, happen in Shakespeare kind of thing? for Peculiar Children and the future. You have Then you are someone Dracula— some of the packed marvelous who’s head-over-heels with books you’ve probably read ideas but rarely classics. You choose getting over and over. Well, well, share them. With into the deep with someone well. You aren’t easily your intelligence and rather than superficially frightened and horror wit, you’d be the kind to knowing him or her. What’s is your drug. You are look forward to a zombie sweet is that you value the one heck of a risk-taker apocalypse. simplest things in life. and is the first one to do Young Adult Fantasy the wildest things in your mystery and you seem a More than anyone You are probably group. Your stories would bit discreet compared to else, you are someone familiar with the Dursleys, forever haunt the terrified your friends. But hey, that’s so interested about new a muggle family who minds of your peers. you— an unsolved parcel of things in life. You have despised the wizarding L i t e r a r y mystery. your emotions intact world in the Fiction Non-fiction and give out the best H a r r y A If you love non-fiction, pieces of advice. You are P o t t e r Song of Fire then you’ve got to read an independent person s e r i e s , and Ice and The Diary of a Young Girl who knows how to aren’t you?

The Hobbit by Anne Frank. You listen accept failures, thinking Well, you are just two well and know people by ever ything is a part of love deepof the the weird gestures they living. You’ve also read worded m a n y make. You love surging into and watched Jay Asher’s texts and l i t e r a r y new things for yourself, best-seller, Thir teen g l i d e f i c t i o n a l and just like how you love Reasons Why. Well, why into the books that you autobiographies, you want not? It’s a Netf lix hit, after world of need. You are your life to be worth telling, all! the unknown as deeply delighted someday.

There are countless you daydream during to learn new things Romance books for you to read and class discussions. You’ve about people. You solve Nothing spices up stories for you to take got the greatest friends and problems like a pro and literary works but romance. through a mind osmosis. would value them just like view your life like those There is no way you But have you learned what our unparalleled wizard, in the books and movies haven’t read and watched genre are you? Well, after Harry. where complicated parts are A Walk to Remember. You going through this article, Historical Fiction the most anticipating parts. are very optimistic and I think you have.

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Campus Image Narlyn R. Mascardo

He admitted that when he stopped schooling and started working, he loved the new environment especially when he received wages of his own effort. He did not mind having a degree at first, but reality struck him— in order for him to enter a better line of work, he must finish his studies.

In his day-to-day classes, he is the guy who usually wears a shirt, denim jeans, rubber shoes, and a silver watch on his left hand. Having a physically fit appearance, there is no doubt that he is an athletic person.

He engaged himself in swimming, joined competitions when he was in high school, and became a varsity player of

taekwondo in college.

He started his tertiary education in 2011. He wanted to take Marine Engineering but his grades did not reach the cutoff, so he was advised to enroll in Mechanical Technology.

During the second semester, he was supposed to shift to Marine Engineering but he realized that his field of interest was doing mechanical activities.

Due to peer pressure, he was one of those students who did not take his studies seriously and got low grades; however, when his father was confined due to a heart ailment, he decided to stop studying and find a job to help his family. He has two

A Chance at Chance Story by Rebel Soul

Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla

Illustrated by Joemar B. Villarejo and Jonel A. Baligasa

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Since college, going home to the province is a rare thing for me. And this time, I never expected to go home for Christmas break, so I got nervous thinking of what my new experience would be.

The bus arrived in Bacolod City earlier than I expected. And since most fast-crafts to Iloilo would open hours after dawn, I began to panic. A lot of things could happen in two or four hours of idleness; loss of direction, hunger, theft, hold-up, wrong place, and wrong ship.

Passengers heading to the port went down the bus, and I did what my instinct said— I followed them. There were a lot of us, but not all would be heading to Iloilo. There was little time to figure out who’d be going, especially with me being too shy to ask. Hopefully, I overheard conversations and got the right ride.

The next problem started when I reached the port. There was the lone trip to Dumangas Port but it was hours away from Iloilo City. Never have I tried that route to home before, since my available map says it’s just too far and that I really might get lost.

Then again, I had little time to decide whether to go with the travellers or wait for my planned ride because a storm was brewing and I may get stranded in Bacolod. I went with the strangers. I plunged into the mist.

The next problem would be the trip to the city. By then, only few were headed to the city proper. I scanned everyone in the ship, not in a creepy way. Over the course of two hours during the sea trip, two girls, who seemed to be friends, kept returning my glance, not to flirt but somehow to give a mental question asking me if we have the same destination, and that they have little knowledge too of the trip— or they also may have sensed the same message I was giving off.

Arriving to Dumangas Port, we somehow moved in sync but few meters away from each other. It was like the feeling when you’re stalking each other. It happened until we reached the pedicab terminal. We got separated but at the moment the three of us exchanged glances when the vehicles rode by each’s side, I knew I was right. My ride went ahead.

Couple of rides passed and I reached the terminal to the city. I saw them again. We got separate rides, but I still got the same feeling from the ship. I never saw them again when I reached Iloilo to rest at a friend’s place before continuing the journey to my hometown in Antique.

I thought they were the only people somehow communicating with me. That without it, I may not have reached my destination due to my indecisiveness.

I guess that humans can go just so far while being on their own.

But it is when they act together that they reach the destination or achieve a goal.

Rebel Soul would rather go late to class than speak to a girl. siblings; his older brother had a family already, while his other brother’s work could suffice their daily needs and medication for their father.

For two years, he worked at Qualfon, Dumaguete. Although he enjoyed his job, he thought about going back to school but he wasn’t sure. To cut his doubts, his brother advised him to enroll in a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) program, instead.

He took Tourism and Promotion Services, Housekeeping and received the National Certificate (NC) II. He also took Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), NC I

and II. After which, he had his On-the-job Training (OJT) in welding at Subic, Philippines, specifically at Hanjin Shipyard for eight months.

He decided to quit from his job since he was surrounded by his colleagues who used illegal drugs. He shared that he can be drunk occasionally, but taking drugs is a big no-no for him.

He, then, looked for a job and fortunately he was accepted at Total Power Box Solution Incorporated in Cavite, an electrical company that supplies electrical goods. He was an AutoCAD (a computer program that designs products and machines) CAMPUS/ to page 6

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NORSU-NLE gets 100% rating Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

January 7, 2018— Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) recorded another 100 percent licensure examination performance for nursing as all seven alumni passed.

The seven NORSU graduates are among the 5, 875 passers and among the 12,869 examinees of the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) conducted nationwide by the Professional Regulations Commissions on November 2017.

CAMPUS/from page 5

Infographics by Jeke Cris G. Rocaberte

Comics by Jessa C. Araneta

draftsman.

His boss told him that his work performance was excellent and he could be promoted, but he was not able to finish his studies which turned out to be the hindrance to his promotion. So, he decided to take his chance and continued to where he left off.

He is Karl Patrick Salas, born on December 21, 1993 in Muntinlupa City, who currently resides at Judyville Subdivision, Boloc-Boloc, Sibulan, Negros Oriental. He is now in his third year taking up Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BSIT) major in Mechanical Technology.

Salas is a member of Alpha Phi Omega (APO), an international brotherhood that is lined with the

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The passers are: Mariel Cris Cañete, John Demitri Duhaylungsod, Sheila Marie Dumale, John Mark Obate, Nempha Paculanang, Jan Franz Regalado, and Neal Patrick Sarangaya.

Notably, on June 2017 NLE, only Mae Ann Kaye Maulit out of two NORSU alumni examinees passed.

Thus, the seven new registered Norsunian nurses contributed to the 45.65 percent national passing rate. scouting movement, and Young Life Organization, as well. Aside from that, he joined Metro Dumaguete Paddlers, a dragon boat team in Negros which is funded by the government.

He joined the team since he loves joining activities that make him engage with water.

For Norsunians who are interested to join their team, just send a message to him on Facebook.

The experiences he had encountered in life made him a better individual. He now aspires to work abroad and plans to take a master’s degree related to his course and teach young individuals in the future. For him, it is not bad too make mistakes in life. At least, there are twists and turns that will guide you in your chosen THE WINNING COOK! Angel Joy Curambao (Right) smiles with her winning pasalubong during the Dumaguete City Charter Day path.

Celebration. (Photo Courtesy of Dumaguete Tourism Office) FEAR / from page 4 that failing may disappoint them.

You worry about how smart or capable you are You may tend to be afraid of mistakes because you think that they would just make you a lesser person than you actually are.

You tell people beforehand that you don’t expect to succeed Even prior to an exam or activity, you broadcast to everyone to that you are not expecting to ace, so they could lower their exp e c t at ions about you.

You imagine what you could have done differently to succeed Because of failure, you tend to think about other ways that could’ve been successful, instead of the method you used that caused your mistake.

Getting last-minute physical symptoms preventing you to complete your preparation Frustrated, you encounter a headache, or stomachache that hinder your preparations, triggering your BOR/ from page 1

Meanwhile, Bais Campuses estimated a total amount of P307,192 for their MOOE, designated for their machinery and printing equipment, which includes the procurement of water fountain worth P100,000 and a photocopier machine costing around P200,000.

“Pinaka dako ang Dumaguete kay since kami man ang sponsoring sa Mister and Miss NORSU, yearly naman gud

fear of failing, once again.

Distraction to tasks that prevent you from completing your preparation You tend to complete tasks, but regret after, thinking that it just interfered with your supposed to be bigger preparations.

You procrastinate and “run out of time” to complete your preparation adequately When you’re too engrossed with your preparations, you feel like you always run out of time and procrastinate just to avoid failing to present yourself well.

It is not wrong to have a fear of failure, but it isn’t nice at all if you let this fear overpower you. Face the fear and work to conquer this while making it function, positively. Own your fear by accepting your failures, and focus on aspects in your control by setting your own goals. You have to control it so it will not be able to control you; or else, you might forget to live your own life. TN-Siaton

pud na.,” Kristine Rose Pening, president of the Federation of Student Government (FSG) said.

Genesis Dimatulac, FSG Speaker of the House said the office supplies for SGDC I has a Purchase Order (PO) already and will soon be delivered.

As of now, there are no updates on SGDC II and Bais Campuses’ paper processes for their supplies according to Pening.

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Republic of the Philippines NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

RA 9299

Kagawasan Avenue, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines, 6200 Dumaguete City Main Campuses I & II, Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus, Pamplona Farm Bais City Campuses I & II, Guihulngan Campus, Siaton Campus, Mabinay Campus Phones: (63)(35)225-4751; (63)(35) 422-7574 Fax: (63)(35)225-0777 E-Mail: president@norsu.edu.ph Internet Homepage: http://www.norsu.edu.ph

June 25, 2004

BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVED BOR RESOLUTIONS ON NOVEMBER 10, 2017 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 99, s. of 2017

ON THE PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, “ADVANCED EDUCATION SERVICES,” SPECIFICALLY FOR ACCREDITATION PURPOSES;

BOR RESOLUTION No. 111, s. of 2017

RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PRESENTED AGENDA FOR FURTHERMORE, TO PROVIDE A THE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING ON NOVEMBER 10, RESOLVED RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE INSTITUTIONAL CORRESPONDING LOAD RELEASE OF NINE (9) UNITS TO 2017 AS AMENDED WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE ITEMS PROMOTION GUIDELINES OF THE UNIVERSITY TO FILL RAISED BY PRES. JOEL P. LIMSON (document referred form part THE CONCERNED DEANS. IN PLANTILLA POSITIONS VACATED BY RETIREMENTS and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. OR TRANSFERS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE PROVISIONS APPROVED. OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 24, S. OF 2017; BOR RESOLUTION No. 105, s. of 2017

RESOLVED FURTHER, TO INCLUDE IN THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE THE HOLDER OF THE HIGHEST PLANTILLA RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE FACULTY POSITION; RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER CONTRACTS WITH THE ALEXIS SECURITY AGENCY RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, THAT THE EVALUATION 5, 2017 BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING WITHOUT PROVIDER PHILIPPINES FOR SECURITY SERVICES AND COMMITTEE BE EXPANDED TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS.

THE SUPERMASTER GENERAL SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL PREJUDICE TO THE SUBMISSION OF SOME CORRECTIONS APPROVED. SERVICES FROM JANUARY 1, 2018 UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD SECRETARY WITHIN FIVE (5) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE PRESENT MEETING (document NINETY (90) DAYS OR WHEN THE CONTRACTS ARE FINALLY AWARDED TO THE WINNING SERVICE PROVIDERS. referred form part and parcel hereto).

BOR RESOLUTION No. 112, s. of 2017 APPROVED. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 100, s. of 2017

RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF STUDY LEAVE WITH PAY (DISSERTATION WRITING) OF MRS. RHODORA D. CLEOPE UP TO MAY 31, 2018 SUBJECT TO THE UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE BUDGET ON NORSU’S AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM (UPDIP) GUIDELINES AND (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE COLLEGES AND RELEVANT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) RULES AND APPROVED. UNIVERSITIES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (SCUAA) REGULATIONS. ATHLETIC MEET 2018 IN BOHOL AMOUNTING TO PHP2, APPROVED. 689, 000.00 AND ITS CORRESPONDING SUPPLEMENTAL BOR RESOLUTION No. 101-A, s. of 2017 BOR RESOLUTION No. 113, s. of 2017 BUDGET TO BE SOURCED FROM THE ATHLETIC FUNDS FROM ALL CAMPUSES. RESOLVED, TO NOTE THE ACTING UNIVERSITY APPROVED. RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE TRAVELS ABROAD OF ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON FIDUCIARY FUNDS AS OF THE FOLLOWING FACULTY MEMBERS, ON OFFICIAL SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (document referred form part and parcel BUSINESS (OB), FOR RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS SUBJECT BOR RESOLUTION No. 107, s. of 2017 hereto).

TO EXISTING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES ON FOREIGN APPROVED. TRAVELS: RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF COLLECTIVE 1. DR. CRAIG N. REFUGIO- PENANG, MALAYSIA (Nov. NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (CNA) INCENTIVE TO RANK 13-17, 2017), 7th International Conference on Science and BOR RESOLUTION No. 102, s. of 2017 AND FILE FACULTY AND STAFF FOR FY 2017 SUBJECT Mathematical Education TO APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND 2. DR. RALPH A. CARDEÑO- BANGKOK, THAILAND RESOLVED, TO TAKE NOTE OF THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT MANAGEMENT (DBM) MEMORANDUM PROVISIONS. (Nov. 30- Dec. 1, 2017), 2017 International Conference on ON THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE CATCH-UP APPROVED. Language and Communication PLAN FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, FUNDED BY 3. DR. GILBERT NICANOR ATILLO- BANGKOK, THE 2017 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA) AND TO THAILAND (Nov. 30- Dec. 1, 2017), 2017 International MONITOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION (document referred Conference on Language and Communication form part and parcel hereto).

BOR RESOLUTION No. 108, s. of 2017 BOR RESOLUTION No. 101, s. of 2017

BOR RESOLUTION No. 106, s. of 2017

APPROVED. RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE NORSU FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) MANUAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH BOR RESOLUTION No. 103, s. of 2017 EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 2, S. OF 2016 ALSO KNOWN AS THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ORDER (document RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RATES FOR THE referred form part and parcel hereto).

GRADUATE SCHOOL AS FOLLOWS: APPROVED. A. TUITION FEES: MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS PHP600.00/UNIT BOR RESOLUTION No. 109, s. of 2017 DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS PHP800.00/UNIT RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) TO AVOID THE OCCURRENCE OF B. PROFESSORS’ HONORARIA RATES: PRIOR-YEAR PAYMENTS (document referred form part and MASTER’S DEGREE parcel hereto).

HOLDERS APPROVED. PHP600.00/HOUR DOCTORAL DEGREE HOLDERS PHP800.00/HOUR

4. DR. MERIVIC G. CATADA- BALI, INDONESIA (December 13-16, 2017), International Research Conference on Higher Education 2017 APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 114, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT ALL CAMPUSES AT PHP260 MILLION WITH GOOD PLANS, ASSIGNMENT OF LOCATIONS AND GOOD COMFORT ROOMS SUBJECT TO PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF RA 9184.

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No.115, s. of 2017

BOR RESOLUTION No. 110, s. of 2017

RESOLVED, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT RESOLVED FURTHER, TO HAVE AN EVALUATION OF ITS RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE REVISED IRR OF TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS (LTOP) IMPLEMENTATION AFTER ONE (1) YEAR, THE RESULTS OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOR FIREARMS. WHICH SHALL BE PRESENTED BACK TO THE GOVERNING INCENTIVE PROGRAM (UPDIP) SUBJECT TO REFINEMENTS APPROVED. BOARD. AS DISCUSSED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD ON THE APPROVED. FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS: CERTIFIED TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT 1. AREA OF EFFECTIVITY; BOR RESOLUTION No. 104, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL WITH THE CREATION OF A POSITION FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEAN IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION; RESOLVED FURTHER, TO REMOVE THE DESCRIPTION

2. AGE CRITERION; 3. UPDIP COMMITTEE COMPOSITION TO ACTIVELY INLVOLVE THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER; 4. PRIORITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND 5. SPECIFICATION OF SUBSIDIES GIVEN. APPROVED.

CORRAZON ADDILY B. UTZURRUM Board Secretary ATESTED: JOEL P. LIMSON University President

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NORSUNIANS UNITE. In preparation for the AACUP, student leagues and federations called all Norsunians to join the cleanup drive to maintain orderliness in the university. Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

Tidying up after series of events, student leaders and university officials spearheaded a campus-wide cleaning after witnessing the mess left during the founding anniversary and accreditation.

Federation of Student Governments (FSG), League of Student Organizations NORSU TO / from page 1 orientation seminar about the implementation of rules and regulations to the said R.A. at Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center, Iloilo City.

Dingal said the act covers the tuition fee for NORSU POP / from page 3

Catalina Campus which is the largest external campus, its figure turned to 3,870 from 4,096 in the past year.

Consequently, a total of 2,902 students were recorded ACAD/ from page 1 of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) president Ricardo Rotoras, who was shot dead by still unidentified assailants on December 2.

In a Facebook post, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Spokesperson and Commissioner J. Prospero de Vera III states, “exhaust all means to bring his perpetrators to justice” and Cagayan de Oro Mayor offers P1-M bounty for killers.

Rotoras, 48, one of the key figures of a landmark mandating free college tuition fee in the country was ambushed using a caliber 45 pistol, which he obtained eight gunshots outside his home at Golden Glow North Subdivision, Cagayan de Oro City at 1 in the morning.

He has been president of the University of Science Y4UW /from page 3 other families this Christmas.”

The Noche Buena packages prepared by the organization are expected to

(LSO), and Negros Oriental State University Scholars Federation (NSF), along with the scholarship office and the university utility workers initiated the activity on December 9 to meet the said objectives.

“I didn’t expect nga naay mang-anhi nga mga tawo kay short time ra man gud amo nahatag nga time sa information dissemination,” Jesse Remasog, NSF

president said.

However, FSG and LSO were unable to send representatives due to compliance of liquidation on the recently concluded founding anniversary celebration, according to Remasog.

Students focused on designated areas scattered in the campus while the utility workers concentrated on the leftovers across Kagawasan Avenue.

Rose Marie Pinili, VicePresident for Academic Affairs (VPAA) gave a motivational speech stating that actively participating on such activities will boost character building and help students in future endeavors.

Remasog shared the cleanup drive was supposed to be in the second week of December but was pushed earlier due to accreditation activity wherein 11 programs were surveyed.

required summer classes and also for petitioned classes.

Also, the law does not require a Grade Point Average (GPA) cut-off and any family income documents. Once the student is enrolled to

a university, he or she is already covered with the free tuition policy, he furthered.

RA 10931 aims to provide all Filipinos with equal opportunity to quality tertiary education in both private and

public educational institutions and to ensure optimized utilization of government resources in education.

In contrast, Pinili said the university will be stricter on its admission examination.

in Guihulngan Campus, while 1,389 for the present semester in Siaton Campus.

Mabinay Campus has 766 students enrolled for the last semester but dropped to

607, and Pamplona Campus having the lowest population count had a total of 346 students recorded last year which eventually dropped to 264.

and Technology of Southern Philippines for 11 years and was PASUC president for four consecutive years.

Prior to the incident, Rotoras received death threats when he was re-elected as PASUC president according to his family, however, he doubted the threats would transpire.

To note, the shooting happened shortly a day after the 9th National PASUC Festival which was hosted by Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) in Dumaguete City from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2018.

During the welcome ceremony for Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACUP) on December 11, NORSU president, Joel Limson requested a moment of silence to give condolences to the

death of the PASUC president.

“Dapat jud ma-serve ang justice, importante siya kay daghan siya nabuhat para sa students and sa different schools,” Katherine Vidal, a NORSU freshman pharmacy student said.

Genesis Dimatulac, Federation of Student Government (FSG) speaker of the house said, “As a member of the academic community being a student, we are to entrust it to the law and for justice we are to continue his legacy.”

“Very good president jud to siya. Hopefully kato nagpatay niya, musuko na to siya,” Kristine Rose Pening, FSG president said.

Rotoras was supposed to end his two-year term as PASUC president in 2019.

(With reports from CNN Philippines.com)

be distributed to residents near Banica River, Dumaguete City.

Y4UW is also an active

registered non-academic organization of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU).

Infographics by Javan Lev A. Poblador

Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Comics by Claire Franis B. Elum

Stude leaders, admin head for campus-wide cleanup