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June 15 — 22, 2015
Vol.XXXIII Issue No. 03
Dilapidated bleachers threaten Norsunians Not a top priority
By Syriyl Mae D. Mapili
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hreatened after witnessing accidents caused by the dilapidated bleachers located at the Open Court, several Norsunians now call for admin’s action, yet the matter is still out of the university’s priority list. Students are now complaining on the danger brought by the dilapidated bleachers of the Open Court used as an alternative setting for instructions of Physical Education (PE) teachers and students’ waiting place after several minor accidents had happened. Vicente Olasiman Jr., a BS Business Administration student, testified on one accident happened to a Norsunian. “Naay one time nga nakakita mi nga naay bayi na nahulog kay wala man sya kabantay nga kulangkulang na ang brace sa bleacher,” he said. Due to what happened, he added, “Hangyo lang unta namo [to the NORSU
Administration] na ayuhon na unta ni kay delikado na g’yud ni sa mga estudyante.” More so, Jackelyn Inquig, a BS Office Systems Management student, said “Kung mahimo usbon na g’yud ni kay daghang taya.” She added that she, for one, had been a witness of the dilapidated bleachers that may cause serious accidents. “Ako mismo na una’y kay niliki ang bleacher katong ni saka ko, makuyawan pod biya ta ana,” she said. The concerns were already brought to the University Building and Grounds Director Julius Ausejo, however, in an interview, he said, “Naa nay program for repair for that but third priority ra namo ang bleachers but since wala nas among APP [Annual Procurement Plan] so di g’yud namo na ma-implement pa, unless kung mu-approve ang Board of Regents.” With regard to Ausejo’s statement, Janice Vendiola, a BS Hospitality Managment student argued that the bleachers must be repair as soon as possible before serious problems may arise. “So kanus-a pa diay ni maayo? Gamay ra g’yud nuon ni siya na problema DILAPIDATED BLEACHERS... page 5
A step to danger. A Norsunian dares to step on the dilapidated bleacher for her to stay while waiting for her next class. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)
Cong. Romulo promotes educational laws to Norsunians By Joanne P. Ferrolino
FSG President Vince Anthony Villanueva asks Congressman Romulo for his assurance to stand for the students’ welfare with regard to the suspended fees for this semester, during Romulo’s visit in NORSU. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)
Norsunians react on exit banning By Joanne Ferrolino and Hengie Jalando-on
No r s u n i a n s a i r e d out sentiments after having been restricted to go out of the campus premises during the visit of NORSU Board of Regents (BOR) member, Cong. Roman Romulo on June 3. University Security and Management Office (USMO) Director Rosalinda Abellon said the BOR Secretary Addily Utzurrum instructed to forbid students from going out of
the campus in demand for audience on the forum with Romulo. Having this, several students co n te s te d th e ma n d a te w a s a transgression of their rights. This includes Lexter Lee Alum, a BS Business Administration student, who compared the treatment to illegal detention as they were restricted to go home. “Ug ganahan mi muuli ug sayo, dili mi kauli ug sayo,” Alum said. Joan Pitogo, a BS Information Technology student, moreover, said NORSUNIANS REACT... page 5
Bringing upawareness to Norsunians and other youths aspiring for education, NORSU Board of Regents (BOR) member, Cong. Roman Romulo, discussed the three newly approved educational laws on June 3 during his visit. With thousands of Norsunians filling out the University Gymnasium, Romulo cheered up students with the three educational laws namely the Iskolar ng Bayan Act, Ladderized Education Act, and the Open Distance Learning Act, all approved on July 28, 2014. During the forum, Romulo encouraged students to relay to their relatives who are top graduates of public high schools to avail financial assistance to be granted under the Iskolar ng Bayan Act which supports top 10 graduates of each public high school in the Philippines to
be automatically scholars of state universities and colleges (SUCs) in their region. On the other hand, as noted, the Open Distance Learning Act supports aspiring college, master’s and doctor’s degree holders to take their courses through online education. According to Romulo, accredited programs from universities are already permitted by the CHED to be given online. The Ladderized Education Act supports technological-vocational students to be able to finish their course and proceed to higher education institution. As for the college students, Romulo also revealed a bill called Unified Financial Assistance to students in tertiary Education (UniFAST Bill), which purports to cater college students who are interested to avail financial assistance. In line with UniFAST Bill, ROMULO PROMOTES... page 5
A concerned Norsunian scholar (right) raises a question addressing to Congressman Romulo (left) regarding the Iskolar ng Bayan Act. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)