The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 2-3

WE WRITE FOR YOU. WE FIGHT FOR YOU. VOL XXXV ISSUE NO 2-3 JUNE 12-23, 2017

USMO tightens campus security MATERIALIZED SUPPLIES. LED tubes for Dumaguete Campuses I and II delivered at the Building and Grounds office. (Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho)

SINCE THE PROXIMITY of Mindanao to Negros Island is not far from possible terrorist attack, University Security Management Office (USMO) laid their preparations to strengthen Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)’s security.

USMO Chief Security Officer Rosalinda Abellon disclosed the

strict implementation of “No ID, no entry” policy for students and faculty, and wearing it inside the school premises will be rigidly observed.

Abellon encourages Norsunians to renew their school Identification (ID) cards and return their old copies as these might be used as crime paraphernalias by others.

She said random checking of bags will be observed; students who are going in and out the campus

during holidays and weekends with holding activities at night. the Philippines (AFP) staying in the valid reasons of entry will be allowed.

On the other hand, barracks [at Dumaguete Campus Opening of the university’s third university occupants in the II],” Abellon said. “We also have gate will be limited from 6 a.m. main campuses are required some faculty and staff renting at the to 6 p.m. and curfew hours will to renew their permits as Alumni building.” be strictly implemented. validations of their stay in the Abellon said it is internal and “Ang [student] organizers university. confidential to ensure students’ kinahanglan nga strict jud “We do have occupants safety and security when asked pag 10 p.m. dapat they are who are ROTC [Reserve about USMO’s response to possible already out and finished with Officer Training Corps] terrorist attacks in the university. their activities by that time,” officers and some are regular Maricar Cadocoy, a senior Abellon said in response to students members of the Armed Forces of USMO/to page 6

PESO head, Acct’ng vow to aid unclaimed SPES wages KENNETH CARLORIO SURILLA

NORSU PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Service Office (PESO) manager Julio Ventolero and the Accounting office pledge to help Norsunians employed in the university under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) who have not received their due salaries.

Newly designated NORSU-PESO manager Ventolero disclosed several complaints from anonymous SPES employed students of summer 2015

and 2016.

“It is not during my time pero ako ra gyud tabangan ang mga estudyante para ma-trabaho, ug mahatagan sila kon wala nahatagan,” he said.

Jesse Remasog, a Norsunian employed under SPES, generally pointed some beneficiaries who did not receive salary from the DOLE share, and others from the NORSU share.

Remasog shared every SPES employee is following a protocol on passing Daily Time Record (DTR) but like some beneficiaries, he did not

receive his 60 percent salary from NORSU. In accordance to the mandate of SPES under Republic Act (RA) 10917, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and any employer under SPES, will derive the minimum daily wage of SPES volunteers from 60 percent for NORSU and 40 percent for DOLE. Accounting Scholarship-inCharge Jason Fermiza said there has been an ineffective coordination

Teves admitted the current university internet equipment is insufficient, thus requiring the use of all internet strength for the enrollment system.

For students who wish to access the university Wi-Fi connection, the same process from the previous semester will be followed. Students can visit the CICTSO near the library entrance to log in their IDs serving as their usernames.

Teves said the bandwidth connection for this semester may fluctuate compared to the fixed 50 megabits per second (mbps) bandwidth last semester.

Also, CICTSO plans to install

additional Wi-Fi access points in every college; they are still requesting for the deployment of their system.

“Naay rason ang supplier,” Teves explained when asked about the Purchase Request (PR) that was sent back to them.

“Naabtan sa ilang cut-off. Wala nila ma-process kay Founder’s Day na dayon December napod.”

Irene Austero, a junior Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) student, noticed the Wi-Fi cut off. “Last semester, nigamit ko sa internet connection, then okay siya,” Austero commented. “Karon

3 infrastructure projects declared null

Photo by Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas

ELMARK JADE C. IGNACIO

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CICTSO explains temporary Wi-Fi cut off JESYL MAE C. VIDAL

DUE TO THE USAGE of internet equipment in the enrollment scheme, Computer and Information Communication Technology System Office (CICTSO) temporarily cuts off Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) access points in NORSU Dumaguete Campus I. CICTSO Director Randy Teves said the administration concentrated the internet connection to all computers utilized during the enrollment period to hasten registration of student information and subject loads.

ANOTHER YEAR

LIBIRIS INSIGNIA SEE PAGE 2

UNIVERSITY DIARIES

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TRUST ISSUES SEE PAGE 3

NEGATED CONSTRUCTION. Halted development of the Laboratory building designed to be built in NORSU Dumaguete Campus II. (Photo by Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas) NARLYN R. MASCARDO

AFTER NOT PASSING through Board of Regents (BOR) review, three infrastructure projects in Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) signed by President Joel Limson costing beyond P5M were declared invalid.

BOR Resolution 25, s. of 2017

states the declaration of the notices of award and the contracts of agreement which the university president signed in behalf of the Board of Regents, and the notices to proceed for the three infrastructure projects costing beyond P5 million are null and void.

These projects are the Phase 1 two-story eight-classroom Science 3 INFASTRUCTURE/to page 6

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL

Perhaps, some Filipino consumers who are fond of “unli” rice got choked while eating when Senator Cynthia Villar called for a ban on the serving of unlimited rice promo in several food establishments. Her notable statement was conversely darted with controversy by thousands of netizens on social media, but she publicly announced that she does not have plans to pass a legislation about it later on. With more reasons, tampering into the banning of “unli” rice without seeing the rice-eating nation holds immense criticism, better yet, ponder our primacies.

As the chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and food, Villar thrusts a diet for Filipinos consist with a small amount of rice and generous amount of vegetables, joint by this, is her campaign for food establishments to serve those. Amid her promotion to curtail rice consumption is a lookout against its chief cause of diabetes.

Meanwhile, National Nutrition Council (NNC) recommends rice intake, 1 1/2 cup per meal for males while one cup per meal for females, thus, excessive ingestion invites diabetes, heart diseases and other types of cancer.

Along with the government’s effort towards rice self-sufficiency and Villar’s opposition of unlimited rice promo, is the indicative status of rice production based on the Department of Agriculture (DA) report for 2017 and 2018.

Considerably, the projected rice production in 2017 is at 12 million metric tons against the overall projected rice consumption of 12.1 million metric tons, whereas the projection in 2018 is at 13.22 million metric tons against the probable consumption of 12.3 million metric tons.

Villar’s less reliance to DA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol’s outcrop of the country’s yearly rice estimated consumption holds a throw off balance for her to clinch on its low basis and accuracy.

There is no question that Villar’s position in the committee hearing looms within her genuine expression of concern pertaining to our health and economic stability. We cannot constrain Filipinos to eat less to attain self-sufficiency, it is above the prerogative of consumers. Diving into the banning of “unli” rice promo of some food establishments would mean an anti-poor lawgiving that targets additional payment for extra rice to consumers, hence, restaurants serving unlimited rice are too few to make a vast boost in our commodity.

Reflect, as we might forget, review our primacies. The ongoing havoc in Mindanao bombarded with fatalities of innocent individuals seeking for justices and soldiers’ guarding the nation in the midst of crisis, withstanding the days of thirst and hunger. There is even no sure-fire if they can have meals with their families again.

Chiefly, it is not worth a wait for drawing flak from public before we realized our incompetence as member of the senate. Ingest our statement well, it might choke us in.

Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla

Choking unli-primacies

More than on-screen While everyone is drooling over the whole lot of Korean dramas and what not. Let me take you on something worth knowing. But before that, “people who only play, with their mobile phones, are not considered gamers.” Now that’s out of the way. Gamers are now getting the recognition they deserve.

The uprising of a new era in the field of technology that involved thousands of people has already taken its part in Philippine territory and that is eSports.

Another Year

It was difficult to get a move on, but the generation of gamers in getting the due credit for their efforts in the country has arrived and it shows no signs of stopping whatsoever. It just goes to show that the slow internet connection in the country didn’t stop the rise of gaming. eSports players are considered athletes because they put in the same determination and effort in molding their craft as much as the traditional athletes we consider. To create a scenario

Another Year Another year. Another start.

Enrolment begins and somehow, it is an exciting-depressing thought.

Exciting, why? Because it marks a new chapter and proves that you have levelled up to a higher year, or maybe because you have retaken subjects and have uplifted yourself from the On Probation Policy (If in case you were on probation).

Depressing, why? Because another year means a whole new set of struggles and out-of-this-dimension efforts in order to get yourself through the ‘Hunger Games’ of each semester just to hold that thin slip wherein all of your subjects are placed in the schedule that

you wanted them to be.

For two years of undergoing this kind of setup, I finally decided to be an encoder to have all my subjects reserved.

And honestly, that was the only incentive that I wanted to have because who would want to end up getting subjects in advance since those that were advised to you are already closed?

So, enrolment started and I have seen the struggles of Norsunians right before my very eyes. They were advised to wait, and wait, and wait, until they have finally thought of just giving up and to enroll with only a few units.

Some were even in their ‘beast mode’ and would start to blabber even after

wherein online gaming was only within the walls of internet cafés and becoming a thing worth knowing is what took great thinking and preparation to the next level.

Filipino gaming known to be toxic and cancerous has already made rounds to pretty much the whole world but to those who hone their skills in becoming people worth knowing as Philippine gamers has taken it to heart to be winners.

Much like what happened to Dota 2 team, TNC who was able to qualify to TI6, the first Filipino team since Mineski who was able to compete TI1, created much fuss to the whole world as they scored a major upset on the tournament by defeating the team favored to win the whole thing, OG. Of course the Filipino titans weren’t able to win the tournament but they were able to return to the Philippines as millionaires. Now who thought gaming was only used for entertainment?

With the country’s continuing success on the back and forth success over eSports, the Philippines was also able to host an event for gamers to pursue.

The Manila Masters is the first of a new series of premier tournaments hosted

by ESL and the Mineski-Events Team.

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having their subjects encoded. Well, I understand their efforts but they should understand the university, as well.

It is a tradition here in NORSU that in every enrolment, we must prepare have in hand our documents including the grade form, insurance, and, grades.

And not to mention the photocopies of these. Along with that are the plenty of lines that you will go through.

In these lines, you will meet students who do not really care about others. They just insert in between lines and tag along friends, as well. With the heat of the sun, and the crowd, these surely trigger not only the righteous students, but the parents too.

Although there was a possibility of an online enrolment system, we must think that is not really easy to have that implemented. So instead of whining, we should just be patient enough, if you aren’t, then lucky you! You just have to transfer to other colleges or universities wherein you wouldn’t have to be in line anymore. Easy, right?

But everything is always easier said than done.

So, the concern here is that if there is a schedule released by the university, we must follow it at all means. Well, unless if you have a really valid reason of not enrolling on time, then that’s okay.

But if you were just so lazy or you were just depending on “priority letters” (that ANOTHER/to page 4

FEATURES

Trust Issues Story of Emerald

Photo by Kim Eden Felize B. Belnas

Every time we meet, he looks like a stranger to me. I somehow see a different person in this world. It seems awkward getting closer to him, and I can’t explain how I feel whenever I see him.

I’ve always desired to become a nun but my parents wanted me to take BS Accountancy. I strongly disagreed to it, and I went to Manila to work as a sales lady in a mall for five years, instead.

My life in Manila was just simple and typical, but everything suddenly changed when he came into my life. My best friend and I had a conversation, and we reached to the point that we reminisced our high school life and him.

Memories of our high school retreat flashed right in front of me. I could still remember the time when he asked me if I could be his girlfriend after ten years.

Being immature, I told him that he is so short and he replied that I’m chubby. I just answered him that time with a word, “maybe”.

I didn’t expect that after five years, our paths would cross again. He even told me, “Bakit ba kailangan nating maghintay pa ng sampung taon kung puwede namang maging tayo ngayon?”

We went to fancy restaurants and serene places where we could spend time together. And after how many months, we became lovers.

He is a seaman. He sailed from local to international destinations for two years. I wanted to go abroad that time. I even got a passport and studied in TESDA about Korean language because I wanted to visit South Korea; however, my boyfriend disagreed about my plan. He reasoned out that our relationship would not work if we couldn’t see each other from time to time. When his work contract ended, he went home and asked permission from my mother that he would support my studies. It was a good thing that mom agreed.

I was still in Manila that time when he phoned me about it, so I decided to stay in the country and gave up my plan of working abroad. During my birthday, he gave me a tablet, a necklace with an emerald stone, and chocolates. I was so excited to open the tablet but that excitement quickly faltered when I got to check out the gadget.

I found out a message from another girl. I confronted him about it, and he explained that he was just entertained by the girl because I was busy with work and could not even chat him.

“Huwag mo akong pigilan na mahalin pa rin kita,” he stated.

I wasn’t really convinced with his explanation but he said something that made me cool down. I realized that love comes with trust and I should trust him enough to counter the doubts that I have.

There was a time when I got surprised for I saw him at home. My emotions were all mixed up that made me kiss him passionately.

Our relationship still works, reaching six years to date though we barely see each other. I am very delighted to have him as an inspiration of my life.

Emerald, who is an incoming senior education student, is determined to finish her education, and she loves to help children.

CAMPUS IMAGE IRISH MAE S. CUARESMA

3 Illustrated by Emmanuel D. Manlun-uyan and Joleos June S. Vegare

Illustrated by Jonel A. Baligasa

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THE FALLEN HEROES: THE FEW AND THE PROUD NARLYN R. MASCARDO

Military men are just like the rest of us in at least one respect. When they go home after a mission, their family and friends await them.

Kaye Avenido, who suffers the abrupt loss of a loved one, knows this all too well. “Sige ko remind sa imoha na ‘you have to survive’,” Kaye posted on Facebook after she learned the death of her friend.

They fight night and day for the motherland. They volunteer themselves to protect millions of Filipinos, risking their lives. But how long will they survive? We cannot tell.

Military men from the different parts of the Philippines, fought against the Maute group and other extremist groups, leaving their loved ones with uncertainty whether they could come back home alive or not. It cannot be denied that when it comes to national security, we greatly rely on the military to fight for the country’s safety.

During the clash between the country’s fearless troops and extremist groups in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on May 23, numerous lives were lost. The families of the victims sought for justice and appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to do whatever it takes to finally end the crisis.

As stated in an article published on Rappler, the clash in Marawi started with a military raid in Barangay Basak Malutlut, where village authorities have been waiting to see the Maute brothers for a long time, but they spotted Isnilon Hapilon of the Abu Sayyaf Group faction in Basilan instead. The discovery of Hapilon caused a deadly firefight between

government troops and combined forces Avenido on her post.

Like Avenido, the grieving families of Islamic extremists which were able to occupy several facilities such as local and friends of our fallen heroes were still in shock as to why everything happened hospital, city jail, and schools. so fast. But despite the pain that A Negrense’s final journey home she feels, she remains proud Unfortunately, Second for having been able to Lt. MacGlen Abuyabor, meet a brave soul. who is a NORSU alumnus, “You will always be died during the crisis in Marawi. He remembered, thank you graduated as Cum Laude with the for offering your life while degree of Bachelor of serving the people and Science in Business securing the land,” Kaye stated.

Administration (BSBA) The Palace, then, released in Bais City. a statement declaring June H i s 13-16, 2017 as corpse arrived Days of National in Dumaguete Mourning in City on June 1, honor of the military boarding on a Philippine Air men who sacrificed Force Nomad plane from their lives in Marawi Mindanao. He received City. CNN Philippines full military honors from published an article on June the 79th Infantry Battalion 20, stating that number of and the 2nd Negros Island government troops killed in Geographical Battalion at action stood at 65. the Dumaguete-Sibulan Our soldiers do not airport. merely fight because they “I was ranting have to but a vow to y e s t e r d a y, protect the country at all costs. Being a soldier is not a job but a responsibility. It wondering why is not easy to leave a life everything was so behind and to become sudden… unsure if you will return asking God to it after a war. That is the na sana bago mo reason why we should not look kunin yung loved one down on our defenders for they are namin, may warning part of the heroes in the twenty-first kaming matatanggap century. a month before,” added

A lass in her early 20s, sat down on a comfy couch in a solitary coffee shop on a cool, fair morning.

She looked around and flipped her golden, semi-wavy hair. While sipping her strawberry frappe, she found herself reminiscing her past.

She stands 5’4” tall with a thin physique, and has fair skin complexion.

She is used to wear that long loose sleeves paired with tattered jeans and rubber shoes.

She is Freserlyn Amorganda. She was born on November 1, 1994, currently living in Bindoy, Negros Oriental.

At eight, she had experienced losing a very important person in the family— her mother who died of cancer. Her family remained strong despite the loss, armed with compassion and hope.

Freserlyn, who is now 22 years old, isn’t your typical type of gal, for she possesses a different perspective in life.

She is the type of gal who likes to be independent from her parents and older brother. She likes to work at night and attend classes in the morning. She likes to

explore more than partying in different clubs and going to tons of places.

She studied a two-year course at STI-Dumaguete, taking up Diploma in Computer and Electronics Technology (DCET) in 2011. She may have finished studying and learned how to earn money on her own, Freserlyn never stopped exploring new things. She thought of going back to school to study Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering at Negros Oriental State University in 2014. She continued working and earning for her day-to-day expenses while studying in college.

On October 2015, she left everything behind and gave herself a break. For her, attending school should not be a rush. She wants to be a wanderer in this world and likes to see more of what could possibly be there ahead of her.

She experienced working at Applied Balance— a leader in customer support and web service solutions, and SCI Global Services. But just like her previous jobs, she did not stay there for

long.

There came a time when she was invited by her friend to a religious fellowship. She, later, joined The Christian Fellowship — one of the reasons why she gradually learned to see the answers of her questions. She learned to protect her spiritual being that made her change her perception in life.

In 2016, she went back to college and continued her engineering degree. Now, she smiles on how she overcame the questions that dawned to her. Although she may have a knack of leaving her jobs in just a short span of time, she believes that the Lord is always with her and she does not need to worry about everything.

Freserlyn realized that no matter how hard life it was before, God will always be there to guide her to the path where she belongs to be “‘for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope’ (Jeremiah 29:11).”

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

CAMPUS IMAGE IRISH MAE S. CUARESMA NARLYN R. MASCARDO

With her cheerful face, one cannot easily measure her deepness.

Many people might know her name, but some just couldn’t look pass through her.

Seeing her youthful face and fair skin complexion, nobody would suspect that she is already a 37-year-old lass but still single. She was born on September 27, 1979 in Balayagmanok, Valencia. She still lives in the same municipality now but only in Bong-ao.

In her day-to-day classes, she usually wears a simple and formal suit and sees to it that her hair is nicely tied. She wears a golden watch on her right wrist, a ring on one of her fingers, and a silver necklace.

She studied Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Foundation University (FU) until her third year, and dropped out from college due to financial problems.

To somehow ease her family’s burden, she didn’t hesitate to apply as a waitress in Singapore. She even borrowed money from her grandmother and immediately went to Manila. As she arrived, she didn’t expect sleeping in a cold corner without a single cardboard or clothing to serve as her bed.

Filthy cockroaches and rats were crawling everywhere as she squeezed her tears out, not knowing where to stay and sleep for the night; however, she remained optimistic and resisted the discomfort of the freezing ground.

During the interview, she wore a formal attire. But as the interviewer told her that they were looking for entertainers to be sent in Singapore, horror immediately wrapped her. She was even told that she should’ve worn something provocative. She hastily left and flew back home afterwards. Despite the unfortunate turn of events, she still carried on a bright goal.

In 2012, she enrolled for a training program in Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). She learned about heavy equipment such as hydraulic excavator, weight loader, and backhoe at Cebu Science of Welding and Skills Tech. Incorporated (CSWSTI) in Maslog, Sibulan.

Having been awarded with a National Certificate (NC 2), the president of CSWSTI endorsed her to take the Trainer’s Methodology (TM). As she was in the middle of training, she thought of giving up but the president encouraged her to continue.

She completed the program and became a trainer in CSWSTI. She was also trained in other skills such as Bread and Pastry, Bartending and Welding in three specific areas; Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cord Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).

Realizing that she must have a college degree, she worked hard to support her studies. She was a student in the morning and a trainer in the evening.

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Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla

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FEATURES

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The Moment You Said No Story of Poet

Have you ever wondered what awaits you after graduating high school?

For most, the journey of studying does not end there, and choosing an excellent school in molding goals must be placed into consideration.

Negros Oriental State University, is an educational institution wherein starters can create their paths. It is the only state university in Dumaguete City, ranking fourth among all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) with the most number of accredited programs, and offers Diploma, Certificate, Baccalaureate, Masteral, and Doctorate degrees.

NORSU has seven satellite campuses located in Bais City, BayawanSta. Catalina, Siaton, Guihulngan, Pamplona, and Mabinay. With the Dumaguete campuses, the estimated number of enrollees reach to 22, 000 per semester. Shall we find out why the population reaches a surprisingly high total?

1.Unity in diversity The moment you enter the soaring gates of NORSU, you have officially become a part of the diverse family. You will meet people of different age groups, languages, races, provinces, and faces that will make you embrace change.

2.Experience in people Aside from learning by the book, you’ll learn life lessons from the people you mingle every day. You’ll learn that struggles strengthen their determination to finish their studies, and this will ignite yours even more.

by having them wait for a day or two just to be enrolled; in reality, there is no easy way like the NORSU enrolment system.

4.Quality instructors NORSU produces world-class graduates through quality education.

This would not be possible if not for the teachers equipped with efficient teaching techniques. They are the best in their profession holding Masters and Doctorate Degrees. Surely, they will help you in molding your future.

5.For poor but deserving students In NORSU, you learn and enjoy more than what you pay for. And on top of it, you are into a never-ending chance of fulfilling your aspirations. Get more; pay less. This sounds pretty good, right?

6.Scholastic grants If your parents couldn’t shoulder your finances, you need not to worry. There are a lot of scholarship grants provided to those who are willing to study. Just don’t hesitate to inquire. Don’t lose your chance!

academics and sports as well. Although the university may not be as advanced as other universities, the governing body will see to it that the school will be provided with the necessary improvements for the years to come.

8.University festivities Of course, university life includes a time for enjoyment. Take a break and join the different celebrations that the school has to offer. To name a few, these are the Charter Week, Foundation Anniversary, and the College Days.

These are just a few of the many reasons why many choose to study in NORSU. Studying is not about having the most expensive facilities or tuition fee. It is about learning more than what you pay.

In return, the students give prestige and reputation through passing board exams and other competitions locally, nationally or internationally. The educational institution helps as a tool in realizing dreams.

7.Developing institution NORSU has evolved into a state university focusing not only in technological training, but in

3.Enrolment speaks for reality Instead of exposing students to the advancement of technology, she tests

their patience, honesty, and eagerness

“You do not expect returns in everything you do.” This line struck me after hearing it from a Taiwanese movie. It touched my life, and so as my soul. If not for it, I would never understand the peace, calmness, and happiness that hide within me.

I am a self-proclaimed good kid. Well, that’s what other people tell me. But maybe, it’s a different story when it comes to my mother.

“Are you not really allowed to hang out?”

“Duh, your life is so boring!”

These are the common lines that I continuously hear from others, but these lines weren’t a big deal for me.

Missing out my social life has never been a problem since I consider myself an introvert, and I am just used to this kind of life.

Back to the quoted lines, I have seen myself burned by the

same flames more than twice because of false hopes since then.

My homesickness makes me want to forget that I have to finish my degree first before going home.

“I will survive. It’s not going to be that hard,” said the fresh-highschool-graduate me. I was surprised that it turned out to be so stressful.

The struggle is real and I barely even reached reality yet.

One night, I asked my mom a favor. I thought that doing good would make her say yes, but my expectations flunked when she disallowed me to go home. She said no, and I was burned.

I wanted to run until I run out of breath Shout loud until my throat gets hurt I miss my untroubled abode Tonight, my heart is crumpled.

Pass me some pills, I wanna sleep

The time is ticking slow, The place got dark, the moment you said no.

Silence, you are my best friend You are always with me You drive me crazy What have I done? Why am I now weak?

If I die tonight, will it be better?

If my eyes will constantly close, will everything be over?

Shall I rest then?

Rest forever?

My feelings tell me what I really want, but it doesn’t mean that they’re for the best. I just think that I should never lose patience in every situation that I’m in. I get in a little suicidal mode when I’m sad, but they’re only thoughts. It’s still a sin, but they are only thoughts.

Poet admits that she only thinks of suicide, but she doesn’t really do it.

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NEWS

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BOR appoints new office heads GAA budget delays KENNETH CARLORIO SURILLA

THROUGH BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) Resolutions 41, 42, s.

2017 and Executive Order (EO) 45-A, s.

2016, BOR officially appointed new head personnel in several offices of NORSUDumaguete Campuses for SY 2017-2018.

The reason of the appointment of new office heads was due to the resignation of personnel previously holding their positions, and the studyleave status of some staff.

BOR resolution 41, s. of 2017 states the resignation of several Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members including BAC Chairperson Dr. Elsie Ramacho who filled up the position after it was restructured in the second semester

of SY 16-17.

Through BOR Resolution 42, s. of 2017, Dr. Armando Alviola is now the new BAC Chairperson with Marx Iturralde as BAC Secretariat Head. New BAC members were also appointed for the vacant positions left by those who resigned.

The same BOR resolution designated Engr. Michael Saga, Rico Tamparong, and Generosa Castor as the new university engineer, acting university cashier, and acting university supply officer, respectively.

University Head Registrar Reymil Cadapan temporarily occupies the position tof Nora Maria Elena Osmeña as director for the scholarship program while she is on study leave.

Meanwhile, Edgar Abella was designated as the new Buildings and Grounds (BG) Director on May 2017 pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 45-A, s. of 2016 which revoked Julius Ausejo from the position.

Another recent replacement is the designation of Engr. Randy Teves as the new director of Computers and Information Communication Technology System, succeeding Engineer Jose Alejado Jr. Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) Head Jim Villahermosa said the hiring of additional instructors is already on its finalization, and the last batch of new part-time and regular instructors will start reporting on July 2017.

SGDC-I strategic plan

BOR suspends Grade 11 enrollment

TO END WITH THE PIONEERS. The first and the last Senior High School students of NORSU to graduate this A.Y. 2017-2018.

KENNETH CARLORIO SURILLA

IN PURSUANCE OF Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution 44, s. of 2017, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) has stopped from accepting Grade 11 Senior

High School enrollees for school year 2017-2018.

BOR Resolution 44 states, “To suspend the offering of senior high school grade 11 for SY 2017-2018 and allow currently enrolled senior high school students to finish Grade

SHS Principal Dr. Carlou Bernaldez believed the reason behind this is the lack of facilities and delayed salaries of instructors.

Bernaldez said the current Grade 12 SHS students enrolled in NORSU will be the last batch the university will be accommodating.

To note, BOR Resolution 156, s. of 2015 was approved ordering, “Officer-in-Charge, Office of the University President, to submit the application of NORSU for junior and senior high school offerings to the DepEd subject to a review after three years.”

Markedly, Bernaldez told The NORSUnian (TN) in the previous school year that the university will not risk to face the same problems they had when the said program was opened in NORSU. When asked if the Filipino and Foreign Language Department will reoccupy the LS building in case of NORSU-SHS/to page 6

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The tournament boasted a prize pool of $250,000 USD which took place at the Mall of Asia Arena. It is no fact that the country now has already displayed its pride to international counterparts. The Filipino pride does not stop there because with all the fuss going on every step of the way, the country does not only get the recognition that it solely deserves but

it also boosts tourism in the country in some way. Much like as singers who host concerts in the country, the teams who participate in international tournaments also get well known to the extent in reaching levels the same as such singers.

For the years to come, gaming will surely boom. This is not just a growing trend and I believe that with

greater support of the community the Philippines will be able to mark its existence in the history books of eSports. People just need to align their thoughts in a more positive way, the way that the people behind such events and circumstances did. Never let your imagination stop you from moving forward.

hours, then why did you study in this university, anyway?

To survive here in NORSU, you must be time-wise, equipped with determination, and most especially,

you must bear patient!

Because after patience, everything else follows. Even if it is another year of patience-bursting experience.

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sometimes let the students get away with anything) to make a sick excuse, then don’t expect great outcomes for yourself.

Each student casts efforts, so if you don’t want to spend sweat and long

A REASON TO ACT. Inappropriate parking of motorcycles along the hallway of the CTHM Building causes displeasure to students passing by.

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho

12.”

UPCOMING PLOTS. In an interview with The NORSUnian, Kristine Pening, the new SGDC- I prexy, talks about her upcoming plans throughout her governance in A.Y. 2017-2018.

NARLYN R. MASCARDO

THE UNCERTAINTY OF the allocated budget for the Student Government of Dumaguete City (SGDC-I) General Appropriations Act (GAA) pushed the suspension of their strategic planning for academic school year 2017-2018.

Federation of Student Government (FSG) President Kristine Rose Pening said the outstanding balance of SGDC-I is roughly P2 million as of May 2017.

GAA serves as a budget plan for student leaders which consists of the calendar activities for the entire school year stipulated with the appropriate budget in a specific

event.

Though they do not have the strategic plan yet, they have already determined the major activities such as Film Festival, Music Festival, Buwan ng Wika, Science and Math Month, Founders Day, and National Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC).

Pening said the strategic planning for SGDC-I will be scheduled after the Charter Day celebration.

As of press time, the student government is waiting for the University Accounting Office to release the exact allocated budget for GAA.

NORSU PRISM to receive P400,000 fund ANGELEAH GRACE J. ACASO

NORSU PRISM SHALL receive P400, 000 funding for three consecutive years after passing the evaluation of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Journal Incentive Program under the category of Journal Incubation.

CHED released a memorandum containing the list of journals that passed the evaluation on May 18 in accordance to its Journal Incentive Program under CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) 53, s. of 2016.

The program has two grant categories, Journal Challenge, and Journal Incubation in which NORSU PRISM was recognized as one of the best research journals in the Philippines under the Journal Incubation category.

The published researches, entitled: “Forest Values, Management Attitudes, and Organizational Commitment among Forest Law Enforcement Officers in Negros Oriental, Philippines,” by Dan

Jerome Barrera, Minerva Lariosa and Rubie Rubio; and “Animé and Its Influence on the Shaping of Humanistic Values among Filipino College Students,” by Rose Marie Pinili, received recognition from CHED. According to PRISM Editorin-Chief Dr. Michael P. Baldado, the money will be used to further improve the journal for it to be qualified in the Scopus, and the Web of Science (WoS) journal challenges.

CHED will also be giving technical support in providing the digital platform, entitled: “Portal for Academic Knowledge (PAK),” for online article submission, refereeing, and manuscript tracking and endorsement for library subscription.

Moreover, the research journal is automatically nominated for the CHED REPUBLICA: Journal of the Year (JI) category.

PRISM is a research journal of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) wherein researches written by the faculty are published.

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in Siaton Campus costing P9,561,924.

07, Academic building in Bayawan-Sta. Catalina Campus costing P19,459,020.

59, and the Phase 1 three-story Engineering Laboratory building in Dumaguete Campus II costing P11,726,404. 90.

According to University Engineer Michael Saga, the contract of agreement was declared null and void because it did not pass through BOR review.

“The authority of the president to sign a contract is only up to P5 million,” Saga explained. “If the contract is more than the said amount, it has to pass through a board review.”

In this case, Limson signed the three infrastructural projects of NORSU without passing through a review from the BOR. “The three-story Engineering Laboratory building project in USMO/from page 1

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) student, said she feels safe here in NORSU. “For a fourth year student, security is better now.

Kinahanglan gyud ta magsuot og ID, ug ilaha ta tang buyagon kon malimot man gani ta,” she added.

Moreover, Senior High School (SHS)

Dumaguete Campus II was temporarily shut down,” Saga disclosed.

However, he said the contract of agreement for the Engineering laboratory building and Academic building in Bayawan-Sta. Catalina was renewed, and the date for the construction is now open; only the university president can decide when the construction will start.

On the pursuance of the Engineering laboratory building, Saga said he is certain that it will be pursued in 2017.

To note, the canteen situated in Dumaguete Campus II was already demolished to make way for the construction of the said building.

Siaton Campus is set to rebid the Science building project. As of press time, The NORSUnian (TN) is waiting for an official statement from the external campus regarding this matter.

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SAS: Studes to benefit from OJT fee

RAINING QUESTIONS FROM Norsunians thrust Student Affairs Services (SAS) director to answer queries over the use of On-the-Job Training (OJT) fee paid by students before they undergo training to their chosen company.

Donna Saycon, BS Information Technology student, questioned the OJT fee amounting P300. “Wala pud ko kabalo kon asa mapunta ang kwarta nga gibayaran namo,” she said. “Wala man pud siguro mapuntahan ang kwarta nga among gibayran.”

“Nalibog pud ko kabahin anang OJT fee kay kami na ang motrabaho, pero kami pa ang mobayad,” BS Hospitality Management Nizzah Marie Silva added. “Kami unta ang bayaran sa

company.”

In an interview with SAS Director Julio Ventolero, he said the fee is intended for the travel expenses of the coordinators to monitor the students in their field work.

Ventolero added the OJT fee is part of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s curriculum mandated under Republic. Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 that tasks coordinators to supervise student internship programs in the country.

According to him, the appointed coordinators must always be full-time teachers; hence, part-time instructors do not have the vested authority to monitor their students and use the money.

With the BS Geology students having no regular instructors, he said, “Walay maka-supervise kay usa raman

ang full-time nga instructor. So, dili niya mabiyaan ang iyang mga subjects nga gi-handle.”

Ventolero revealed last year’s OJT fee was not utilized because they lack manpower to monitor the students.

“Ang last year nga kwarta, wala magamit. Wala mi naka-conduct og programs for students who are in [the] field. So, napundo ra gihapon ang kwarta…wala nahilabtan,” he added.

In accordance to the plan of Ventolero, the unexpended money will be intended for lectures and programs for the students with invites from experts in various companies.

Ventolero assured he will do his duty to utilize the budget for the benefit of the students and the betterment of the university.

student Rosalie Quilnet said she trusts the university guards, for she knows they are well-trained to do their jobs.

A NORSU faculty who refused to IRISH MAE S. CUARESMA disclose her profile said NORSU is safe; however, she suggested visitors should COLLEGE OF NURSING, wear their IDs too for them to be easily Pharmacy and Allied Health identified.

Sciences (CNPAHS) recorded a 50 percent performance rating on the recently concluded Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) on June 4-5.

Mae Ann Kaye Maulit, a fresh graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), was

the only successful passer out of two examinees from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Nursing (BoN).

Maulit said the exam was difficult, and she could not believe the result when she saw her name in the passing list.

“After the exam, I surrendered

everything to Him and prayed His will be done,” Maulit added.

The examination was conducted in 12 testing centers nationwide specifically in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Pagadianand Zamboanga.

Markedly, a total of 3,882 out of 11,176 examinees passed this year’s NLE.

who used to call her “ate,” debate with themselves whether to address her that way or to use “Ma’am” before her surname.

Aside from that, she is reviewing for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) at Arwin Escano Borja Review Center while taking Master of Arts in

Vocational Education (MAVE). She is also a trainer for Welding at the Global Tech. Manpower Institute Incorporated in Motong, Dumaguete City.

Knowing that she has conquered the forces that almost dragged her down, she said, “You will become successful if you will just work hard.”

(SDF), and he asserted that students will be able to get their salaries as soon as the SPES season is accomplished.

Ventolero promised to follow protocols in order for the SPES beneficiaries of his term to receive their full salary.

A total of 75 students employed under SPES in the main campuses will render eight hours a day in 52 days

with a minimum daily wage of P323, and most of them have already started on May 2.

SPES is a mandate originally from RA 7323; amended twice to RA 9547; and the latest, RA 10917.

The program aims to employ poor but deserving students during the summer and Christmas vacations to help pursue their education.

FRANCESCA NICOLE E. DIVINAGRACIA

CNPAHS records lone nurse

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After all her hard work, she graduated last April 2017 with a degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE).

She is Imelda R. Ubag, who is now a part-time instructor in the College of Education (CEd). Her classmates, PESO/ from page 1

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Infographics by Judeel E. Cuevas

vacancy, Bernaldez disagreed.

He shared the College of Education (CEd) will most likely take over the LS building since it was originally an extension of the college.

CEd is in “full swing in preparation

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for the Center of Excellence,” Bernaldez said.

SHS Department started with their regular classes on the third week of June due to the delayed arrangement of class schedules.

na semester, dili nako ka-connect.”

On the other hand, BS Computer Science student Margie Cofino suggested the Wi-Fi registration not to be per semester but “for the whole school year para dili na siya hasul.”

Infographics by Javan Lev Poblador

among involved offices, resulting to uninformed SPES employees.

Fermiza urged students who served as SPES volunteers in the past two years with unclaimed salaries from the part of DOLE to visit his office for assistance.

On the other hand, NORSU Budget Officer Rene Boy Catubig disclosed the 60 percent salary of SPES employee taken from the Student Development Fund