The NORSUnian Vol XXXV Issue 4

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vol xxxv issue no 4 june 26-30,2017

NORSU marks 13th Charter Day STEP UP! Talents from all campuses of NORSU gather during the university-wide event, the Panaghugyaw, during the 13th Charter day and unveil their hidden gifts. (Photo by Ma. Angelica G. Ho)

Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla and John Michael Ausejo

Anchored with the theme: “One Mind, One Heart, One NORSU,” Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) successfully celebrated its 13th Charter Day anniversary with the different events held in the university on June 25, 27 and 28.

Kicking off the celebration on June 25, Diana started at 5 a.m. followed by Pahinungod sa NORSU at 8 a.m. wherein faculty, staff and students, cleaned and decorated their respective offices and rooms

in preparation for the Open House.

The event resumed with the Open House— a competition among different offices in Dumaguete Campus, on June 27 after the observance of the national public holiday for Muslim and nonMuslim Filipinos, also known as “Eid al-Fitr.”

All workplaces vied for the awards in cleanest, most interactive workplace, and other special awards. The Kabilin Office, Physical Education Faculty office, NORSU Cultural Office, College of Education (CEd), won Excellent

Photo by John Michael Ausejo

Limson’s SOUA highlights NORSU achievements

ONE AIM. Limson delivers his State of the University Address, June 28, including the recent university accomplishments in his first term of service.

Elmark Jade C. Ignacio

University President Joel Limson centered NORSU’s achievements in his first year of service as university president on his State of the University Address

(SOUA) during the 13th Charter Day academic convocation on June 28.

Limson shared the university achieved above the national passing rate for all board examinations.

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Despacito Nepotismo nO NOON BREAK opinion|see page 2

Display, Very Artistic, Cultural Convocation, highlighting the State faculty and staff members, and the Inspired Display, Subject Matter of the University Address (SOUA) of student government officers of the Display, respectively.

University President Dumaguete and satellite campuses.

Meanwhile, the College of Joel Limson who After the Fellowship Luncheon Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied stated his future of the faculty and staff along with the Health Sciences (CNPAHS) platforms of external campus administrators at got the cleanest faculty room. governance and Bacong Tree house, Panaghugyaw— Offices of CEd, Registrar, the achievements of a competition of various talents, Cashier, Graduate School, the academe in sports commenced at 3 p.m. and CNPAHS were contests and recent Out of 10 contestants, J-Force— declared the cleanest. board examination a group of dancers performing The ecumenical results. a contemporary dance, and service was held in the The event, was The Idiots— a group of dancers Sports and Cultural then followed by the performing a comical dance from Complex on June 28; oath-taking ceremony Dumaguete Campus, won first followed by the Academic of the NORSUFFA NORSU MARKS/to page 6

Student leaders commend SOUA Elmark Jade C. Ignacio

Centered to the achievements and future plans of the academe, student leaders commended President Joel Limson’s State of the University Address (SOUA) in the 13th Charter Day. Student Regent Kristine Rose Pening said that on his stay in NORSU, more infrastructures were built which is productive. “He’s not a perfect president but he’s doing his best. He just needs support from the

students.” she added.

Meanwhile, College of Business Administration (CBA) Governor Renante Gibang-gibang Jr. applauded Limson for being efficient and prompt in building trust from the students as well as resolving issues the previous administration has left him.

Moreover, Governor Nurhima Hassan of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) said, “It’s good that he mentioned about his achievements as most of the students in NORSU don’t know about this and just kept

on blaming him for the problems NORSU is currently facing.”

Likewise, College of Education (CEd) Governor Jose Elvis Encila expressed, “So far so good. A lot of accomplishments. With his future plans, I can see growth for the university.”

On the other hand, student leaders gave varied responses when asked if the “Number one, 100%” project of the president aiming a 100 percent passing rate in board

Administration (CBA) has complete set of officers while the rest of the colleges lack SG representatives.

Student Government of Dumaguete City (SGDC-I) President Kristine Rose Pening said, the previous administration [Remart Dadan’s time] was supposed to hold the special election since it

is not the current administration’s responsibility.

Based on the Election Code of Student Government Officials, Article II, Section 1, “Special election shall be made in the first month of the school year, if no one filed for the contestable position in

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SG officers take oath

Narlyn R. Mascardo

Despite the incomplete set of newly elected officers per college, Student Government (SG) oath taking ceremony pushed through during the university’s Charter Day academic convocation.

The College of Business

PANGINDAHAY university diary

FEATURE|see page 3

DO YOU THINK...

UNIVERSITY POLL BACKPAGE|see page 6

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL The suspension of the offering of senior high school graded 11 looms in with the manifestation that the SHS program will stop through Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution 44. The university can no longer continue the program with a new batch of Grade 11 students due to problems such as lack of facility and delayed salaries of instructors. As stated in the resolution, the Grade 12 SHS students who are currently enrolled in NORSU will be the last batch that the university will accommodate.

The dissolution of the program mirrors the ineffectiveness of its implementation. Our educational system has never been ready for the upgraded basic education curriculum since the day that it was filed as a bill, and it is a good thing that the university will not risk to face the same problems again after a year of its operation.

The university made the right decision in giving up the program; after all, NORSU aims for quality education and continuing the program will only give additional burden not just to the faculty and staff but also to the students.

The program is supposed to produce better educated individuals, but it is still useless without a change in how our education is being implemented. The administration simply stretched 10 years to 12 years of curriculum with no improvement in content.

The transition period is very critical in terms of practical terms; the issue of poverty has not been addressed, considering the fact that most Filipino families have difficulty in trying to have their children finish high school. During this period, the university housing the program must provide extra classrooms, teachers, and facilities; and we feel sorry for the delay in the payment of the teachers’ salaries. This probably made some teachers resign earlier than expected.

To note, the landmark education reform program, received a lot of criticisms back then, but it was still carried out by the Aquino administration. The Supreme Court even denied multiple petitions seeking a temporary restraining order against the implementation of Republic Act 10533, also known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2012. Now, how will the current admin face the negative outcomes?

The SHS program would surely give the students time to know what they really want to become, preparing them to be more equipped once they enter college; however, implementing it without the improvement in educational facilities, makes no difference at all. Ceasing it to exist is better than letting it be.

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A move for [low]quality education

Never your first It is undeniable that majority of the developments in our university is centered in Dumaguete campus I, from buildings, facilities, maintenance, upgrades, Wi-Fi boosting, and to almost all types of projects. So, how about the notso-far away Dumaguete campus II? Have the higher-ups forgotten about it or are they just oblivious of how unfair the development is in both campuses?

Truth be told, there’s not enough attention given to it. When

in fact, just like campus I, it has also succeeded in producing competent students. It is considered as a Dumaguete campus. However, it has been deprived of the privileges that a principal campus should be experiencing. If only those who are above us would just leave their offices and see the university themselves, then they might just do something that would really help.

For instance, during rainy days, the entire field becomes a giant swimming pool while the flooded sidewalk that hasn’t been well-

Despacito Nepotismo Favoritism. Partiality. Bias.

These are few of the hundred words that represent the cruel concept of nepotism; an undying Filipino culture leaving traces of inequity in the punishing Philippine employment system.

For over a century, nepotism has dominated in various fields, including business, entertainment, sports, politics and even religion.

This bigoted practice looms within politics which becomes the breeding ground of government officials to prosper their hold in control of their willpower; hence,

it is an evident benchmark of a civil servant to lift personal interest through appointment, selection and employment of a person.

Administrative Code of 1987, Chapter 8, Section 59 clearly states the prohibition of nepotic appointments made in favor of a relative of the recommending authority or the chief of the bureau or office, or of the persons exercising immediate supervision in government-owned or controlled corporations.

Likewise, based on the

elevated, becomes an obstacle to cross.

Thus, students are forced to hop from stone to stone, just to avoid the mud-covered path. Did the admin see these situations? I believe not, because if they did, then they wouldn’t have ignored the students’ sentiments for a paved road within the campus.

Lucky are those who are in campus I, for offices are just few walks away. Now how about the campus II? Well, it’s not really a hassle, they only have to wait for an hour or two just for an easy ride to get filled and then pay double just to reach their destinations. Not much of an inconvenience, right?

When they decided to locate the campus in such a remote place, they should have made sure it was already fully-equipped in order for it to be conducive for learning. To think that there isn’t even a clinic nor a well-established cafeteria there, unlike in campus I, where there’s even a food association that celebrates annually.

To add up to the dismay, Buildings and Grounds (BG) often checks if there are dysfunctional

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aforementioned code, relative within the third degree refers to affinity (relationship by marriage) or consanguinity (relationship by blood), thus, Local Government Code of 1991, Section 79 stipulates the exclusion of nepotism extended to the persons exercising immediate supervision in the fourth degree involving first cousin or first cousin-in-law.

Clear manifestations of its long-live existence are the nepotism charges filed by the Office of the Ombudsman before the Sandiganbayan against three executives of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) linked to the alleged appointment of three relatives.

NIA Region VII manager Modesto Membreve, former NIA Region X manager Julius Maquiling and Olimpio Galagala Jr., head of the Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Section and concurrent head of the Bohol Provincial Irrigation Office charged with four counts of nepotism.

Not to mention the countless despacito/to page 6

FEATURES

Who’s your driver?

Dumaguete streets are getting busier than ever. A day stuck with the heavy traffic jam and the fastchanging weather, will mean stress if you ask typical people whose lives progress in the city. But not to the friends of the streets — the tricycle drivers.

Amidst the busy roads, tricycle drivers are our soughtafter celebrities when it comes to transportation. They take us to school, to the market, or to any of our desired places, paying only a minimum amount of eight pesos.

Now, let us know the lives of some of them beyond the roads.

Super daddy and his best friend As a driver for more than six years now, Ricardo Ramirez has managed to own a tricycle, his best friend. He is now 46 and a father of two, residing at Taclobo, Dumaguete City.

His day starts at five in the morning. He needs to fix himself and his buddy.

“Akoang i-check kung okay ba ang ligid ug kadena kay lisod na, makuhaan akong kita,” he shared.

Speaking of his “kita,” Ricardo earns Php500-600 a day. From his earnings, he deducts the tricycle’s maintenance, gasoline, their daily needs, and the remaining money will be saved for his children’s education.

With the help of his seamstress wife, they are able to send their son to Negros Oriental State University

Elmark Jade C. Ignacio

(NORSU) as a sophomore Geodetic Engineering student and their daughter in junior high school.

Doing such great efforts for his family, you will certainly commend Ricardo. He is indeed a hardworking father, with his best buddy.

Dark knight of the street Nocturnal— this defines what he is. He usually works at night until early morning, and she willingly extends his work if needed.

He is Jovil Oclarit, 32, a husband of a call center agent. Originally from Siaton, Negros Oriental, they decided to stay and rent a small room in Dumaguete because her wife works as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) in the city.

When asked why he chose to work at night, he answered, “Kay magabie man mutrabaho akong asawa. Akoa siyang ihatod ug usa pa, wala kaayo’y traffic magabie ug walay one way.”

“Mas tiyada mubiyahe maFriday kay daghang mulaag,” J o v i l furthered.

He rents his tricycle for Php170 per night, and he earns Php300400 depending on the wave of passengers.

His earnings also shoulder the maintenance, gasoline, and rental fee of his tricycle.

For two years of being a driver, all his trips were safe and have never been subjected to accidents. This is a proof of how careful some of our tricycle drivers are.

Indeed, Jovil is one of those drivers who offer a great deal of lift to people whose lives start at night.

My classmate, my driver You’re on your way to school. As you spare a glance to your tricycle driver, you might exclaim, “Mura’g classmate lagi nako ni siya?”

If so, then your driver might be Kim Francis Borganio, 21, from Bagtic, Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

He is a fourth year student, studying BS Education, major in Mathematics. If we talk about kings, then he’s the ruler of the weekend road, day and night. who’s/to page 6

Photo by Kim Eden Feliza B. Belnas

Campus Image Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Pangindahay Story of Bread

Nothing in this world could ever compare to the beauty of your smile, even if your teeth had already worn old and you could barely manage to raise your cheekbones.

It was a calm day. I was lying on the wide bamboo chair of the balcony, placing my head on your lap. Your fingers filled my hair as you tried to braid it, but you later failed to do so.

I smiled at how lucky I was to have such a man who had patience in tying my hair. Well, you needed a ton of it when you braided my hair while I was asleep. That moment was what I always wished not to wear away and a mistake that I was clearly unaware of. I knew that you would always be there, so I took your existence for granted.

I remember the days when I asked you to teach me how to ride a bicycle, but you refused. Then, you told me that I would just hurt myself if I learned how to ride one— the reason why up until now, I refuse learning it. Instead, you suggested me to ride at the back while you ride on it. I was smiling as I lean my cheek on your warm back in the early morning breeze. I hugged you and I knew you liked my hugs as much as I liked the feeling of being so close to you. Those times were probably the best moments in my life.

You promised to escort me in every milestone I step, but I don’t remember a single event where you came and clapped for me.

And who am I to hate you? You have been confined in the hospital for almost a year, and it crushed me so much.

You were unconscious, and I felt so ecstatic when you woke up.

You were fine again and you joined me whenever I had walks. You encouraged me to do good in school and told me that if I graduated with honors, you would buy me a karaoke set. It fueled my determination, and made me work harder than before.

One evening, loud cries woke me up. I thought it was just a dream.

I really hoped that it was just a dream. But no, it wasn’t. It was true— a reality that slowly killed me inch by inch.

I was there that night. The night when your breaths grew more difficult and your strength was slowly faltering. You wanted to live, yes!

You said that you wanted help and I cried. I am no magical person. How could I help you?

I just cried and my tears didn’t help. They didn’t. I cried in front of you as you fought for your life.

The creeping smell of the hospital room wasn’t enough for me to leave the room. The white walls told me it was useless. Then, the morgue welcomed me as I saw you covered in white sheets with a candle lit just near you. You were the only one there as I wept.

Now, I imagine you with me. I imagine you smiling at me without your dentures on. You promised you would fight, but you failed.

Now, you are nothing but a mere reverie. Papa— a mere memory.

Bread is still confused with life.

“Pagmata na, Ma! Ting-klase spending quality time with her family.

She wakes up by sunrise to cook “Lisod na mahimo kang mama breakfast for her two daughters. unya naa kay mga obligasyones,” Before mid-morning, she drives Elenita softly spoke. “Kung mo them to school, picks them up in the eskwela pa ka, lisod.” afternoon, and cooks them dinner Being both a stressed student later in the evening.Indeed, she is a and a devoted mother, she musters mother. her will to face the challenges in life.

After driving her daughters to Elenita, a native of Basay, school, 42-year-old Elenita Naquin finished at its Maglinao Elementary prepares herself to her regular School as salutatorian in 1988. classes in Negros Oriental State Four years later, she graduated with University (NORSU). Yes, Elenita is honors at Dr. Vicente F. Gustelo also a student.

Memorial National High School in Everyone can claim that being Cadiz City. a student alone is challenging. The National College Entrance assignments, projects, reading Examination (NCEE) was still materials, researches, and activities, implemented during those years, need tremendous effort, money, and and Elenita unfortunately failed time; meanwhile, a mother attends the exam. Since she couldn’t pursue to her children’s daily lives finishing college, she worked as a maid and a all chores, paying power bills, and saleslady for four years. na.”

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Her occupation helped his older brother finish BS Accountancy.

Then, she was asked for marriage and settled down as a housewife, building a family at the age of 19.

“Kayahon ang kalisod tungod ug alang sa makahuman lang ko sa pag-eskwela. Bahalag makatrabaho daw ko o dili, importante nga nakahuman,” Elenita shared as she remembered what her husband told her about the pride of getting a college degree for her daughters and future grandchildren.

After 24 years, they bought a lot and erected a house in Dumaguete City. Elenita started studying Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC) in the university last 2015, following her brother’s advice.

“Kinahanglan paspas gyud ka sa paglimpyo, hugas plato, ug paglaba,” campus image/to page 5

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J-Force triumphs Panaghugyaw ‘17 UNITY

IN

DIVERSITY.

Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado and Kenneth Carlorio S. Surilla

Embracing the true meaning of being united, J-Force performs contemporary dance with the concept of war and terrorism despite the lack of time and practice.

Jesyl Mae C. Vidal

Performing a contemporary dance featuring war and terrorism, J-Force won first place in the Panaghugyaw competition during the 13th Charter Day anniversary celebration of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) on June 28.

J-Force, a group of Music

Arts Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) students from Dumaguete Campus, competed among nine contenders, including: United Performers, Pahugpong Duo, Frequency, ABFam, Royalty, MCS, The Idiots, Dynamic Trio and Interpretative dance.

The Idiots from the Dumaguete campus won second place, while Frequency, a vocal band from Bais

campus, reaped the third place.

After their remarkable victory, J-Force member Joemar Lapinid said joining the event was for them to have fun and experience in a dance competition.

“First time pa namo mocompete,” he added. “Two days and one night ra jud ang among practice.”

With the Federation of Student

Government’s goal to let Norsunians enjoy their stay in the university, FSG President Kristine Rose Pening said the purpose of Panaghugyaw is to “hugyaw the students.”

“The competition is a way for the students to show their talents,” Georgene Xorine Omaya, a sophomore AB Gen student, commended. “Break pod siya from school works.”

Photo by Pamela Louise M. Abrasado

NORSU Admin launches 1st ‘Open House’

TO NEW DISPOSITIONS. NORSU launches the 1st Open House Activity in line with the 13th Charter Day Celebration for the purpose of maintaining the cleanliness of the university.

Mea Ann p. Pacure and Ana Marie M. Dinolan

In line with the 13th NORSU Charter Day celebration, campus administrators launched the first “Open House” activity to encourage Norsunians in keeping the cleanliness of the university on June 27.

Dr. Rose Marie Pinili, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), and Dr. Noel Marjon Yasi, Vice President for Administration,

Planning and Development (VPAPD) initiated the creation of the event that was participated by the colleges and offices in Dumaguete Campus 1.

Pinili said the activity was intended to showcase what was done during the “Pahinungod sa NORSU” in which students, and faculty and staff, cleaned and decorated their classrooms and offices. “[I hope] every day is an open house day for our rooms to always

be clean,” she said.

Pinili stressed the importance of team work in meeting with positive outputs without the necessary resources.

“We are trying to revive the true spirit or the true meaning of being a Norsunian,” Dr. Carlou Bernaldez, Director of the Department of Physical Education added.

Also, Director of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Runelo Piñero commended the KABILIN members

for their efforts in the said activity.

The Kabilin Office, Physical Education Faculty office, NORSU Cultural Office, College of Education (CEd), won Excellent Display, Very Artistic, Cultural Inspired Display, Subject Matter Display, respectively; meanwhile, the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences (CNPAHS) was the cleanest faculty room, and offices of CEd, Registrar, Cashier, Graduate School, and CNPAHS were declared the cleanest.

“Lipay gayud. Sadya pud siya kay wala ni sa amo sauna.” Irene Joy Zamora, a freshman Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) student added.

Panaghugyaw is a universitywide talent search in which Norsunians are given the chance to showcase their talents to the public, initiated by the Federation of Student Governments.

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said Elenita, narrating her current everyday life. “Dili ka makapahuway dayon maghuna-huna ka og unsay isud-an sa imo mga anak. Naa koy gigahin nga panahon para sa study, dayon scheduled ang akong trabaho ron sa balay.”

Being a parent and a student at the same time, is hard especially that her husband is working away from home. She has to balance her time for studying, working, and guiding her children, particularly her youngest child whom she shared as a bit hard-headed.

She attends classes to feel young and be a normal student. She even makes friends who also look up on her.

“Ihatod ko niya sa boarding house panalagsa,” Danilo Casil Jr., her coursemate, said with gratitude.

Jacklyn Dales, another coursemate, shared that Elenita is friendly, bringing them to her house for a treat sometimes.

Despite the motherly responsibilities, she keeps a part of her mind on the lessons and projects in school and hopes to receive a diploma in just four years.

“Importante gyud ang education sa karong panahon kay lisod gyud makasulod og trabaho,” Elenita advised, referring to the young students of this generation.

“Pasalamat ko nga naka eskwela ko.

At least naa koy nahibalo-an ba.”

Everything is possible with will, time management, optimism, and faith. And it looks like Elenita will surely achieve her goals and make her family proud of her.

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NORSU joins SEAMEO online lecture NORSU gets 50% ALE rating

Regional Meet on December 17-20, 2016.

In the national level, Fe Mavelle Tano— who represented NIR, was crowned Miss SCUAA National 2017 and NORSU Air Force Reserve Officers Training Curriculum (AFROTC) was awarded AFP ROTC of the year 2016.

He announced a total of 50 out of 74 programs in Dumaguete campuses undergone accreditation in which the College of Education (CEd) attained the status of being the Center of Development (COD).

He added the university is also getting financial support from national and international research institution and its extension

programs are now in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) and other academic institutions.

Moreover, he will launch a project, entitled: “Number one, 100%,” which aims a 100% passing rate in board examinations for all programs, and the programs to attain level 3 accreditation status for all campuses in the next three years.

Limson assured additional improvement for the internet connectivity, infrastructures, and equipment of the university.

With this year’s Charter Day anniversary theme: “One Mind, One Heart, One NORSU,” he asked everyone to work hand-in-hand for the betterment of the academe.

“It’s very unfortunate kay dili mi kompleto pero sige lang. It’s not about the oath-taking [ceremony] but how we work after that,” Pening stressed.

The SG officers together with the federated body from the different campuses of Negros Oriental State

University (NORSU) joined the annual oath-taking ceremony held in the university gymnasium on June 28.

As of press time, there is still no date for the special election to complete the set of officers in some colleges.

na na akong kita. Ganahan pud ko makatabang sa akong ginikanan.”

Now, we might wonder if the tricycle drivers who are also students, share the same story with Kim. Those persons were just

three out of the many faces our Dumaguete tricycle drivers have.

Each share different stories. Each tricycle driver is an actor who creates a red carpet out of the busy streets of the city. Which of these actors have you met?

the government system we aspire to have; we could put an end to nepotism if we compel violators with justifiable penalties and charges.

Besides, appointments in the civil service should be, must be ensured in accordance to competence, merit and fitness. A government free from nepotism is an admiring type of system, without favoring our history and blood, where steadfast development

subsists and will transpire only if equal distribution of power and opportunity of employment enjoyed by citizen, then probably, poverty could be a mere myth.

In a funny way around, the slow inaction of the government to nepotism holds a visible resemblance for me to slowly dance the epidemic song Despacito to destroy nepotismo.

Favorito, favorito, baby!

knowledge to the students.”

“It’s a nice project as he aims for excellence for the university, but with the state of the facilities we have, I think it’s still hard for us to achieve

it,” CEd Governor Encila said.

Notably, Dr. Limson is now in his first year of service as third university president after he was elected on January 8, 2016.

Photo by John Michael Ausejo participated in an online lecture with the Southeast Asian Ministers Education Organization Aiming to participate in of the global progress of instruction, (SEAMEO) at the university library some faculty and students on June 20.

Quality Assurance Management Center (QUAMC) Director Cesar Estrope organized the event in partnership with SEAMEO Secretariat, and Teachers’ Council of Thailand as per verbal instruction of Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) Rose Marie Pinili.

Zainuddin Zakaria, guest speaker and a recipient of Princess Maha Chakri award, provided the participants with a global context of internationalization, centering on the borderless classroom technology lecture as a way of allowing students to be in class online.

More so, students can participate in the lecture through online chat and video calls from SEAMEO representatives.

NORSU plans to partner SEAMEO education lectures with the 74 programs currently offered in the university to encourage other nationalities in the Asia Pacific who are looking for quality education.

Moreover, QUAMC is looking forward to the cooperation of other professors in disseminating all the available lectures that could fit into the 74 programs of NORSU.

FOR GLOBALIZATION. During the SEAMEO class, QUAMC Director Cesar Estrope explains and encourages every Norsunian to attend this monthly forum conducted at the university library.

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

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He emphasized the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination (GELE) result with the presence of Top notcher Diane Lea Lingcong Damian, who garnered 85.20% rating together with other two students from Saint Louis University- Baguio and University of the Philippines – Dilliman.

He added the 100% passing rate for the Midwife Licensure Examination (MLE) result of NORSU Guihulngan and BayawanSta.Catalina campuses.

Limson mentioned NORSU as the overall champion in the first Negros Island Region State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (NORSU-SCUAA) SG OFFICERS/to page 1

the given time.”

The schedule for the special election was supposedly set on the first week of June 2017 but SGDC-I Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairperson Roselyn Noay resigned after she graduated.

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One thing that pushed him to this work is financial constraints.

He started driving last year, renting his tricycle for Php350 per day.

“Sa buntag nako makuha ang iligbayad sa pedicab ug pagasolina,” he said, “pagkagabie ana kay mao

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

NORSU- Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch) gained 50% overall rating performance in the recently concluded Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) on June 23-25.

Out of six fresh takers, only three of them passed the said examination. ALE passers are Van Clayburn Gutib, Irish Zyrene Ocay and Daisy Lynn Rendal.

“I was sick when I took the exam,” Rendal shared. “I felt comfortable the whole time, since it took me a very long way to go that far. I just thought of doing my best and leave the rest to God.” Rendal added the exam was frustrating because only 20-30 percent came out of what she studied.

As announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), a total of 1,490 out of 2,679 examinees nationwide passed this year’s ALE The examination was held in the testing centers of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi.

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and second place, respectively; meanwhile, Frequency— a vocal band from Bais campus, grabbed the third spot in the competition.

As the celebration came to an end, hundreds of Norsunians wearing glowing shirts and accessories stormed the Sports and Cultural Complex during the Glow Party initiated by the Federation of Student Government (FSG).

As mandated under Republic

Act 9299, the Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC) was converted into a state university, now known as the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) on June 25, 2004, integrating the Genaro Goñi Memorial College in the City of Bais, the Siaton Community College in the Municipality of Siaton, and the Mabinay Institute of Technology in the Municipality of Mabinay.

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equipments in campus I, comparing it to campus II, wherein wall fans have already become nesting grounds for birds. There are even instances where newly-hatched birds fall from it. How many birds must fall until they start fixing the facilities?

Recently, I entered the comfort rooms in campus I, and imagine how amazed I was on how shiny the tiles and toilet bowls were. It made me think of how pitiful the comfort rooms in campus II are.

The doorknobs that get stuck, the flooded drainage, the dysfunctional sinks, and the bowls that were as old as the buildings.

If only the comfort rooms could speak, then they would have thrown a fit on the injustice the university had bestowed upon them.

Thinking about it, when was the last time the drinking fountains have been checked? When was the last time the higher-ups noticed how rusted and old the bleacher

near the stage in campus II is? Did they notice the braces have sharp edges?

I guess not. Because if they did, then they would have fixed it when they fixed the bleachers at the open court. I guess this is what they call, the thrill of a university life— the thrill of worrying when the bleacher would collapse.

The administration is doing their best to cater the needs of their beloved students, well, that’s what they say during programs, however, they might have missed out on the little things that really affects the students the most. If only they would insert Campus II in their priority list, if only they would listen, if only they would choose to see, if only equality prevailed and a just distribution of plans and projects were to happen, then these complaints won’t have to surface.

Let us not make the Norsunians in Dumaguete campus II, feel as if they are outcasts in the university’s development.

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cases of this unfair practice among government officials mean a pure form of corruption and abuse of authority. It is a mere reflection of our political mirror that bull’s eye in oppressing the grass roots deprived by equal opportunity and privilege to serve. With the presence of nepotism, it speaks how the Philippine bureaucracy works.

Perchance, we could straighten examinations will be achieved in the next three year.

CAS Governor Hassan said, “It’s possible as long as we have [regular] teachers that can impart their

Illustrated by Judeel E. Cuevas

Illustrated by Jameel E. Daksla

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