THE NORSUnian VOL XXXVI | ISSUE NO 5 | JUNE 4-8, 2018

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FREEDOM AND EQUALITY. Bursting with different shades of colors, groups and individuals within Negros Oriental show their support to the LGBT community by participating the Pride Parade on June 20. Photo by Harvey Iquio

Limson to implement “No Plastic Policy” Photo by John Earl F. Merto

Gerard Rick Jardin

NORSU president Joel Limson declared to impose a university-wide ‘No Plastic Policy’ in his State of the NORSU Address (SONA) – June 25.

Limson delivered his plans for academic year 2018 during the 14 th Charter Day celebration at

LEAVE NO MAN BEHIND. Two criminology students display comradeship despite the difficulty of the mud run during the Reception Rites of the College of Criminology Justice Education (CCJE).

Unreleased budget restrains SG activities Rean Jane D. Escabarte

S t u d e n t Governments (SGs) from all NORSU campuses shared sentiments on the unreleased budget for their activities during the first executive federation meeting at the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Services (CNPAHS) AVR, July 7.

Present campuses were Dumaguete Campuses I and II, Mabinay Campus, Siaton Campus, Bayawan and Sta. Catalina Campus, and Guihulngan campus spearheaded by the Federation of Student Governments (FSG) committee and president.

The federation mainly discussed the programs and activities they will be making for the school year 2018-2019 in each campus.

However, presidents

from various campuses share the same concern about the budget processing for their plans, disabling them to propose activities.

Rogien Palagtiw, Siaton Campus president, stressedd that the officers in their campus had to use their own money just to make activities happen.

“Ako, naa koy willingness to serve, pero kini laging makaatras ta kay kuot lagi ta’g kaugalingong kwarta,” he added.

Furthermore, Joramie Sevilla, president of Mabinay Campus, said, “Dili jud mi kaconduct bisag usa ra ka activity, sir [addressing the FSG president] kay wala jud siya’y budget. Bisag piso wala jud, sir.”

“Dili mi ka-pataka og gama og projects kay among budget is from January to June,” Zachariah Caraig, Dumaguete Campus II president, said. uNRELEASED/ to page 8

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Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex with the theme“Anchoring Institutional Growth and Excellence on Life’s enduring Values”.

“I think that it’s time that we should do something about it [plastic]. While designing for a long term solution, we shall already implement some doable

interim interventions such as imposing a university-wide ‘No Plastic Policy’ and environmental a w a r e n e s s campaign,” the president said.

Linking this concern on a 2015 Waste Management Study which revealed

that each student in school generates about 0.47 kilograms of waste a day.

“Applying this contention to the population of NORSU Main campuses of a little over 12, 300, for

tanang teams, kami ra’y walay uniform.”

Warleccs Y. Lecciones, a takraw player, also stressed that the athletes, themselves, paid for their own uniforms since the rule during games is ‘no uniform, no play’.

“Dapat ila pud i-consider among kahago. Gagmay ra biya mi’g kalipay. Bisag sa uniforms lang,” Applejen Elnar, a softball player, said.

Moreover, Elnar added that despite not being able to

join parades during sports competitions, NORSU athletes still play their best and to not be affected by these circumstances.

Meanwhile, Robeleo Padernal, sports director, responded about the issue of the uniforms.

“The problem was there was no more time for the uniforms to be purchased. According to the time frame of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), dili na maapas,” Padernal said.

Padernal added that the

procurement was ordered to be pushed through by the president despite being delay.

“In fact, the uniforms are now in the supply office. The problem is, it cannot be released until it is cleared by the auditor. I am just waiting for the clearance and I will withdraw all the uniforms and distribute them to the athletes,” claimed Padernal.

As of the moment, Padernal doesn’t have any notice of clearance from the auditor and he doesn’t have any idea when the clearance would be given.

Michelle M. Salmin

with The NORSUnian (TN).

Her advocacies are: to promote the island of Negros Oriental; and, to recognize women with moral principles and fundamental laws as the basis towards a progressive Filipino nation.

Furthermore, Banagudos hoped to push platforms that would correct existing questionable practices and stereotyping females in today’s society which causes the deteriorating perception NURSING/ to page 8

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Athletes grumble on lack of support

Rean Jane D. Escabarte

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) athletes complained on the lack of support received from the university during competitions for the past years.

During the recent regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), athletes were not given uniforms for the tournament.

Renald Erames, a volleyball athlete, said, “Ulaw kaayo kay sa

WHERE TO PARK? Allowing no space for parking, motorcycles front of the university have compromised the side walk and Kagawasan Ave., which now has been declared a ‘No Parking Area’. Photo by Cor Uriel A. Balladares

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Nursing stude is Mutya ng NegOr ‘18

Eun i c e A b e ga i l Banagudos, a freshman Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, was crowned Mutya Ng Pilipinas - Negros Oriental 2018 at Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex on July 8.

“I wasn’t expecting to win. All I can say is that I’m so blessed that God gave me this kind of opportunity to showcase what a Negrense woman is,” Banagudos said in an interview

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EDITORIAL Remove tags on respect Many decades have passed; society has been a constant judge of what an individual should become. People have also been dependent to what others think about them and have longed for approval just because...

For some individuals, they view others by social constructs based on the particular place or group they belong in. But how should we exactly perceive a person?

How do we judge others? Or do we need to?

Calling names. Labelling. Discrimination. Prejudice.

These are perceived to be negative but we, ourselves, do not even know if we are already doing them to other individuals.

In the society, we can never deny that there will be existing minority groups due to others who think highly of their beliefs and disregard the realities of others.

These kinds of attitude should not be tolerated. Anyone here in this world is born with the right to live freely; that they must not be looked down upon or treated unequally. It is true that some people are just being sinful and do not care, but are we not all sinful? Are we not all flawed? Perceiving these questions in mind, do we need judgements instead of concerned corrections? Do we need condemnation instead of help? This just means that we all want to be accepted for who we are.

The 2018 Pride March with its theme, “Rise Up Together”, has brought thousands of individuals together, especially the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community as they show the world who they really are. They ask for acceptance and equal treatment; and, they do not want to be discriminated, just like any person in the world.

The problem is people have become judges for what others are doing but justifies their acts of unrighteousness.

It’s not that we are to tolerate anyone that commits sin, but who are we to judge them. Instead, let us offer something that might help them.

If we consider the biblical view, there is none that hasn’t committed mistakes. Clearly, we are not to measure anyone’s behaviour using our own scale.

We are all equal. Everyone deserves to be treated equally, and everyone deserves to love just as how we deserve the lives we are enjoying right now. We do not mean that someone is right and someone is wrong, but we do mean that all of us should not be discriminated.

We cannot demand respect if we, ourselves, do not give it.

Are we ready to go ‘plastic-free’?

Probably, it is no wonder how Negros Oriental State University contributes a somehow large proportion of garbage to the local dumpsite of the city (5, 700 kilograms to be almost precise). With having only a few garbage bins to none, where do some students end up throwing their trash?

“Basura mo, ibulsa mo,” they say. A very famous tagline, I must say. Especially during environmental contests or in editorial articles you get to read in national

newspapers every day. It has been a household line in the nation but never the household habit of the majority of the population.

Why? Even so today, the Philippines is still one of the leading contributors of garbage a day. According to Xinhua Net in a 2017 article entitled, “Philippines grapples with 35,000 tons of garbage daily: ADB expert”, our nation generates 35, 000 tons (as read on the article’s title) of garbage daily. If this is not alarming to you, then I don’t know what is.

For better or for worse Everyone who serves as government leaders dream a change that could give a better state of living for the entire nation. With this kind of aspiration, this is probably one of the basis of former Senator Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel on proposing a federalism— a form of government that may result to a more productive country.

Filipinos, particularly the youth, also aspire for a better nation with better services and living for all. The question is, will federalism be for a good change or not? My father once said that he heard from a radio commentator from a

station in Cebu City that the problem is not with the form of government but with the people who are running the government.

True!

Productive programs, effective actions, relevant laws and good changes depend on the officials who pledge to serve by being in office of the government.

Proper allotment of budget for different government sectors whom most of the Filipino citizens depend on is a privilege given to their hands.

All sectors, for a nicer way of living for every Filipino, depend on how the government rules and

But with the strengthened advocacy towards zero waste in the country, going plasticfree has spread like wildfire, but deploying it is sluggish slow. With the efforts of environmental advocates such as Butts Off the Beach, Take It topless, Straw Wars Philippines, and others, the citizens of Dumaguete has slowly been addressing the issues with regard to single use of plastic.

The city has already started its initiative by banning the use of plastic in the public market through the ‘No Plastic Everyday’ Policy, on June 1, followed by the governor of the province when he banned the total use of plastic through an executive order on July 18.

There are even penalties drawn along with this. Anyone who is caught using plastic, except for wet goods such as fish, will be fined P500 for the first offense; P1,000 for the second offense; and P5,000 for the third offense, and a jail term not more than six months.

Even university president Joel Limson, himself, supports the Zero Waste campaign through his SONA during the university’s 14th Charter Anniversary. He said that the institution must do something about plastic and that we must come up with solutions in the long run.

This sounds very ideal, right? But how easy is it to do? Well, it is a very good initiative for the League of Student Organizations (LSO) to require at least three trash bins from every registered student organization as it helps in waste segregation, and not to mention, a positive factor during accreditation.

But even if we segregate our garbage as we throw them in bins, at the end of the day, all of these will be poured into only one area, making it seem like segregation is of no use.

So with this, I leave a question: “Are we really ready to go plastic-free?”

(Association of Young Environmental Journalists)

serves. Excellent education for all, sustainable and better livelihood, health, and justice are the needs of every Filipino who most depend on the way the government provides for the citizens. This is how important the government is to every Filipino.

Federalism aims to have stricter educational qualifications for presidential and vice-presidential offices.

The said offices will only be for those who have baccalaureate degrees from recognized colleges of the government.

Pimentel said that the federal houses will still have two houses, the Senate and House of Representatives.

Every state will be represented with six senators, another six from Metro Manila, and nine overseas senators with a total of 87 elected senators. There will be 12 federal states, five are in Luzon, while Metro Manila will be converted to a federal administrative region, four federal states for Visayas and in Mindanao.

Each federal state will elect a governor and vicegovernor and 80% of overall revenues will be allocated

to the states and 20% for the federal government.

Of the 80% for states, 70 % will be for provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays, and 20% will be for the federal government.

This is how Pimentel explains a federalism government. The changes needed for presidential and vice-presidential qualifications are relevant. Complexity on the structure of states, revenues and many sub-categories of federalism require a simpler and more understandable representation for all citizens to understand how other forms of governments will be more suitable to the nation.

President Rodrigo Duterte supports federalism.

He is a government leader who also aspires the same goal as we all have— a better nation to live in. What comes ahead is none of our knowledge. A more critical way of thinking and further studies must be considered in every decision that covers a greater responsibility.

When change has to be made, may it give betterment or not, it may sometimes be not the solution.

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APPROVED RESOLUTIONS OF THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) (Formerly the Central Visayas Polytechnic College)

FY 2018: (Corazon Addily B. Utzurrum, Board Secretary) MARCH 1, 2018: 1ST SPECIAL MEETING (FY 2018)

BOR RESOLUTION No. 1, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING ON MARCH 1, 2018 AS AMENDED WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE ITEMS RAISED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (GB) (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 2, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN (APP) FOR CY 2018 AMOUNTING TO PHP762, 219, 830.62 AS AMENDED (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 3, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO RECTIFY THE APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT (ABC) FOR THE 2-STOREY, 8-CLASSROOM SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT (PHASE 1) IN NORSU SIATON CAMPUS FROM PHP9, 761, 494.21 TO PHP10 MILLION AS REFLECTED IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA) 2016.

RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS REGION VII (DPWH RO 7) THE BALANCE OF PHP238, 505.79 TO COMPLETE THE TRANSFER OF THE PROJECT’S ABC OF PHP10 MILLION. APPROVED BOR RESOLUTION No. 4, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL TWO (2) HECTARES FOR THE JOINT-PROJECT OF NORSU AND THE CITY OF BAYAWAN ON A SPORTS COMPLEX WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS LOCATED WITHIN THE BAYAWAN-SANTA CATALINA CAMPUS TO FULLY ACCOMMODATE THE STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES AS PLANNED BY THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION (PSC).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 5, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) FOR SY 2017-2018 SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE PRESCRIBED ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COURSES/ PROGRAMS (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ALL THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE ON MARCH 15, 2018.

APPROVED BOR RESOLUTION No. 6, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY (PNU) ON THE PERFORMANCE PROFESIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS SUBJECT TO THE FINAL REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY LEGAL COUNSEL (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN SAID MOA IN BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (GB).

APPROVED BOR RESOLUTION No. 7, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TANJAY CITY DIVISION ON FIELD STUDY AND STUDENT TEACHING (document referred form part and parcel hereto); RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN SAID MOA IN BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (GB).

APPROVED BOR RESOLUTION No. 8, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE CONCEPT OF THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) STRATEGIC PLAN FOR CYs 2018-2020(document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 9, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO REMAND TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR PROPER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THE COMPLAINT OF MR. ROLANDO V. BAJO AGAINST DR. CONCORDIA F. MIER, CAS DEAN, BAIS CAMPUS II ON THE ALLEGED CONDUCT UNBECOMING OF AN ADMINISTRATOR. APPROVED BOR RESOLUTION No. 10, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PRESENTED BUDGET PROPOSAL OF NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) FOR FY 2019 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PHP1, 383, 609, 000.00 SUBJECT TO THE

SUGGESTED CORRECTIONS AS DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR); AND RESOLVED FURTHER, TO ENDORSE TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (RDC) OF REGION VII THE PRIORITIZED CAPITAL OUTLAY (CO) PROJECTS FOR FY 2019 AMOUNTING TO PHP375 MILLION (LIST ATTACHED).

APPROVED APRIL 19, 2018: 1ST REGULAR QUARTER MEETING (FY 2018) BOR RESOLUTION No. 11, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING ON APRIL 19, 2018 AS AMENDED (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 12, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 2017 SUBJECT TO THE SUBMISSION OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY WITHIN ONE (1) WEEK FROM THE DATE OF PRESENT MEETING (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 13, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 1, 2018 SUBJECT TO THE SUBMISSION OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE BOARD SECRETARY WITHIN ONE (1) WEEK FROM THE DATE OF PRESENT MEETING (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 14, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO REVOKE BOR RESOLUTION NO. 20, S. OF 2016 AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF POSITIONS WITH SALARY GRADE (SG) 18 AND BELOW AND MAKE PERSONNEL DESIGNATIONS SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) CONFIRMATION AND RELEVANT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) RULES AND REGULATIONS; RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT ANY DESIGNATION MADE BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT PENDING BOR CONFIRMATION IS AD-INTERIM. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 15, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

RESOLVED FURTHER, TO FURNISH A COPY OF SUCH REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD (GB).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 16, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE REIMBURSEMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES TO THE INDICATED FIVE (5) COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION (CCJE) FACULTY AT PHP2, 000.00 EACH PER DAY FOR TWO (2) DAYS WITH A TOTAL OF PHP20, 000.00 SUBJECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) AND COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) GUIDELINES. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 17, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO DISAPPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT (SG) – SPONSORED MR. AND MS. NORSU 2018 CHOREOGRAPHER’S FEE AT PHP20, 000.00 DUE TO NON-OBSERVANCE OF PROPER PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 18, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (DBP) DEBIT/ REMITTANCE PREPAID CARD PRODUCT FOR JOB ORDERS (JOs)/PART TIME FACULTY/CASUALS IN THE DUMAGUETE CAMPUSES AND ALL PERSONNEL IN WHICHEVER EXTERNAL CAMPUS THAT SO DESIRES TO AVAIL OF SUCH SERVICE.

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 19, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE CASH REWARD INCREASES TO NORSU PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) EXAMINATION TOPNOTCHERS AS FOLLOWS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: TOPNOTCHER NO. 1 TOPNOTCHER NO. 2

: PHP50, 000.00 : PHP30, 000.00

TOPNOTCHER NO. 3 TOPNOTCHER NO. 4-5

: PHP15, 000.00 : PHP10, 000.00

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 20, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO CREATE THE POSITION OF VICEPRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R & D); RESOLVED FURTHER, TO DESIGNATE DR. MERIVIC G. CATADA AS THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WITH ALL ATTENDANT ENTITLEMENTS ATTACHED TO THE POSITION. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 21, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO FREEZE THE DEGREE PROGRAM, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY (MS BIO), AND TO RETAIN THE DEGREE PROGRAM, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIBRARY SCIENCE (MSLS) WHILE CAMPAIGNING FOR SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT IN THE LATTER DEGREE PROGRAM. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 22, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PRESENTED ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY OF NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) ON A PER PROGRAM, PER CAMPUS BASIS, FOR SY 2018-2019(document referred form part and parcel hereto); RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO IMPLEMENT IT. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 23, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN THE EXTERNAL CAMPUSES FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE (COPC) TO BE SUPPORTED BY A MATRIX TO SHOW THE SPECIFIC NEEDS IN TERMS OF FACULTY, CLASSROOMS, LABORATORY, LIBRARY AND ENROLLMENT(document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 24, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF PHP3.5 MILLION TO THE DPWH – RO 7 ON THE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF STRUCTURES/ FACILITIES AND ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE FISH HATCHERY IN NORSU BAIS CAMPUS. RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 25, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL HOST TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS (HTEs) FOR ON-THEJOB TRAINING (OJT) AND COMPANY IMMERSION OF QUALIFIED NORSU STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS (document referred form part and parcel hereto); RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE RESPECTIVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 26, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH HERBANEXT INC. ON STUDENT INTERNSHIP OF PHARMACY STUDENTS PROVIDED THERE ARE NO TRAVEL AGENCIES INVOLVED (document referred form part and parcel hereto); RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN SAID MOA. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 27, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE ALL CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION WHO HAVE FULLY COMPLIED WITH ALL THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DEGREE PROGRAMS FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE THEIR RESPECTIVE GRADUATION DATES AND THEY SHALL BE ALLOWED TO GRADUATE SUBJECT TO BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) CONFIRMATION (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 28, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO DESIGNATE THE UNIVERSITY BUDGET OFFICER, MR. RENE BOY A. CATUBIG, AS THE ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR FINANCE (CAO – FINANCE) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE VACANT ITEM SHALL BE FILLED UP SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE

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COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) AND DEPARTMENT INTEGRATION INTO THE MINUTES WITHIN FIVE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) RULES AND (5) WORKING DAYS FROM THE PRESENT MEETING REGULATIONS. (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED. APPROVED.” BOR RESOLUTION No. 29 s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE DESIGNATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING TO HEAD THE COMMITTEES/ TEAMS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRAFTING OF THE RESPECTIVE UNIVERSITY MANUALS: A. ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL – VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT B. FINANCE MANUAL – CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR FINANCE (CAO –FINANCE) C. HUMAN RESOURCE MANUAL – ACTING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER D. FACULTY MANUAL – VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (VPAA) APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 30 , s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO DESIGNATE THE ACTING UNIVERSITY BUDGET OFFICER IN LIEU OF MR. RENE BOY A. CATUBIG, UNIVERSITY BUDGET OFFICER, WHO HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR FINANCE (CAO – FINANCE) TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD (GB).

APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 31, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS OF THIRTY-THREE (33) INSTRUCTOR I POSITIONS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) RULES AND REGULATIONS (document referred form part and parcel hereto); RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT SUCH APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE STATION-SPECIFIC BASED ON FACULTY NEEDS AND QUALIFICATIONS. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 32, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. MR. HERMINIO TINGUBAN AS BIDS AND AWARDS (BAC) MEMBER; AND 2. MS. MARILOU S. TOMENTOS AS MEMBER OF THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) – INFRASTRUCTURE. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 33, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO UNDERTAKE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION ARRANGEMENTS ON THE LEGAL MATTER CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT OF MR. ROLANDO BAJO AGAINST DR. CONCORDIA MIER. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 34, s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE ADJUSTMENT OF SALARIES/WAGES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF ON JOB ORDERS (JOs)/ CONTRACTS OF SERVICE (COS) PER CSC-COA-DBM JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1, S. OF 2017 SUBJECT TO THE CRAFTING OF A REDUCTION PLAN FOR PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) FOR ITS ACTION. APPROVED. BOR RESOLUTION No. 35 s. of 2018 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: UNIVERSITY BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC): CHAIR : DR. MERIVIC G. CATADA VICE-CHAIR : ENGR. ELIJAH SERATE MEMBERS : MR. EDWIN ROMANO MR. JUNAR AMARO MR. JOEL ADANZA END USERS BAC SECRETARIAT

CHAIR : MR. REYMIL T. CADAPAN

APPROVED. DECEMBER 15, 2017: “BOR RESOLUTION No. 116, s. of 2017 RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15, 2017 AS AMENDED(document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 117, s. of 2017 RESOLVED,TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2017 BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING WITHOUT PREJUDtICE TO THE SUBMISSION OF SOME CORRECTIONS TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD SECRETARY FOR

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UTILIZED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (CNA) CASH BENEFITS OF PHP25, 000.00 PER QUALIFIED NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) EMPLOYEE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND “BOR RESOLUTION No. 118, s. of 2017 MANAGEMENT (DBM) GUIDELINES. RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE PRESIDENT’S APPROVED.” REPORT WITH COMMENDATION (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 125, s. of 2017 APPROVED.” RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 119, s. of 2017 BAYAWAN CITY PROJECT MONITORING AND RESOLVED,TO OMNIBOUSLY APPROVE THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE (BCPMEC) COMPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING BY THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING RESPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITH CONTRIBUTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS APPROVED BUDGETS FOR THE CONTRACT (ABCs), OF NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY: TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS (DPWH) REGIONAL OFFICE VII AS THE PRECIOSA MATURAN IMPLEMENTING AGENCY (IA) TO BE COVERED BY -Chairperson, NGO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) SUBJECT ADONIS ORACION -PDO IV/ TO APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT RULES AND Secretary REGULATIONS: 1. Construction of a 2-Storey, 8-Classroom Science Members: SEVERINO SALVADOR Building (Phase 1) with an ABC of PhP9.7 Million, Siaton CAPULSO Campus; and

MARIA GINA QUINDO 2. Construction of a Multi-Storey Science and NOVELITO HERRERO Technology Building, Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City DONALD TUBIO Campus with an ABC of PhP82.41 Million;

MARK VINCENT ESCALONA PASTOR SALVADOR RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE SANCHEZ UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH

ARCHT. JEROME ADRIANNE THE DPWH-RO 7 REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND SIGN MISSION THE MOAs SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT RULES AND GUIDELINES AND TO RESOLVED FURTHER, TO REQUEST THE BCPMEC, THROUGH HON. MAYOR PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES, TO SPECIFY DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF MONITOR AND EVALUATE ALL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY (IA) AND SOURCE AGENCY PROJECTS IN ALL NORSU CAMPUSES; (SA); RESOLVED FURTHERMORE,TO APPROVE A RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET FOR THE HONORARIUM OF THE MEMBERS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO MAKE A REPORT ON OF THE BCPMEC SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE THE STATUS OF SUCH FUND TRANSFERS DURING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING RULES THE NEXT BOR MEETING. AND REGULATIONS. APPROVED.” APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 126, s. of 2017 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 120, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE BUDGET AND APPRECIATION TO HON. MAYOR PRYDE HENRY APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRIOR A. TEVES, WHO SPEARHEADED THE CREATION OF YEAR’S EXPENDITURES AMOUNTING TO PHP117, THE BAYAWAN CITY PROJECT MONITORING AND 951.62 INCLUDING THE HONORARIUM FOR DEPED EVALUATION COMMITTEE (BCPMEC) THAT HAS COOPERATING TEACHERS IN MABINAY CAMPUS AT RENDERED SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE PHP63, 600.00(document referred form part and parcel DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY hereto).

THROUGH A RELIABLE MONITORING AND APPROVED.” EVALUATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR SOUND MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING. “BOR RESOLUTION No. 121, s. of 2017 APPROVED.” RESOLVED,TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE LEGAL “BOR RESOLUTION No. 127, s. of 2017 EDUCATION BOARD (LEB) TO REQUEST FOR AN RESOLVED, TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR EXTENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS (UP TO JUNE, 2018) IN THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF A 2-STOREY COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS TO RETAIN 8-CLASSROOM BUILDING (PHASE 2) IN NORSU THE OPERATION OF THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) MABINAY CAMPUS TO THE LONE BIDDER, SM & MST DEGREE PROGRAMME. CONSTRUCTION, WITH AN APPROVED BUDGET FOR APPROVED.” THE CONTRACT (ABC) OF PHP8, 540, 269.46 SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF RA “BOR RESOLUTION No. 122, s. of 2017 9184; RESOLVED,TO AMEND BOR RESOLUTION NO. RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE 70, S. OF 2017, AUTHORIZING THE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE CONTRACT PRESIDENT TO SIGN EXTENSION PROJECTS COSTING AND NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR SAID PROJECT. PHP5 MILLION AND BELOW PROVIDED THAT SUCH APPROVED.” EXTENSION PROJECTS WERE ALREADY APPROVED

BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) AND FOR “BOR RESOLUTION No. 128, s. of 2017 THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO PRESENT SUCH RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACTS TO THE BOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO HIS AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SIGNING AND SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: OF BAYAWAN CITY ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE 4-HECTAR SPORTS COMPLEX “BOR RESOLUTION No. 70, s. of 2017 WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN BAYAWANRESOLVED, TO APPROVE ANY EXTENSION SANTA CATALINA CAMPUS WITH FINANCIAL PROJECT WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OBLIGATIONS FROM NORSU AND LGU-BAYAWAN FROM NORSU AND THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS COSTING PHP100 MILLION EACH SUBJECT TO AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO PERTINENT COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) RULES BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) INFORMATION; AND REGULATIONS (document referred form part and RESOLVED FURTHER, TO APPROVE ANY parcel hereto); EXTENSION PROJECT WITH FINANCIAL OBLIGATION RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE DUTIES FROM NORSU, SPECIFICALLY COSTING PhP5 MILLION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT AND BELOW, AND THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS COMMITTEE SHOULD BE MADE VERY CLEAR AND AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR THE FOR THEM TO MAKE A REPORT DURING THE NEXT SAID EXTENSION PROJECT SUBJECT TO BOARD OF BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING. REGENTS (BOR) INFORMATION PROVIDED THAT APPROVED.” SUCH PROJECTS WERE ALREADY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) CONTRACTS FOR WHICH “BOR RESOLUTION No. 129, s. of 2017 SHOULD FIRST BE PRESENTED TO THE BOR FOR RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED REVIEW; ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN FOR 2018 (APP 2018) RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, THAT FOR ANY FOR THE FIRST (1ST) QUARTER OF FY 2018 SO AS NOT EXTENSION PROJECT WITH FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO HAMPER THE OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY FROM NORSU COSTING BEYOND PhP5 MILLION, (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

SUCH EXTENSION PROJECT PROPOSAL SHALL BE APPROVED.” PRESENTED TO THE BOR FIRST FOR ITS APPROVAL.” APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 130, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPOINT ATTY. MYLES NICHOLAS “BOR RESOLUTION No. 123, s. of 2017 G. BEJAR AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM OF TO THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2018 (PRE (NORSU) BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR).

2018) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PHP1, 473, 956, APPROVED.” 000.00 WITH THE INCLUSION OF COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) “BOR RESOLUTION No. 131, s. of 2017 ON THE MATTER (document referred form part and RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTED parcel hereto).

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION OF THE NEGROS APPROVED.” ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) FOR OCTOBER 2017. (LIST ATTACHED).

BOR RESOLUTION No. 124, s. of 2017 APPROVED.” RESOLVED, TO DECLARE THE SAVINGS OF PHP10 MILLION FROM VARIOUS BUDGET ITEMS TO BE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 132, s. of 2017

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BOR RESOLUTION No. 34, s. of 2018 RESOLVED,TO OMNIBOUSLY APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPROVED ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS: (documents referred form part and parcel RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE ADJUSTMENT OF hereto) SALARIES/WAGES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF ON JOB ORDERS (JOs)/ CONTRACTS 1. ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESO. NO. 29 re MATRIX OF SERVICE (COS) PER CSC-COA-DBM JOINT OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2018 2. ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESO. NO. 30 re MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1, S. OF 2017 SUBJECT TO THE CRAFTING OF A REDUCTION PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR SY 2018-2019 PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) APPROVED.” FOR ITS ACTION. “BOR RESOLUTION No. 133, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO DEFER THE DISCUSSION ON APPROVED. THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE DIPOLOG MEDICAL CENTER (DMC) COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. FOR FURTHER STUDY. APPROVED.” BOR RESOLUTION No. 35 s. of 2018 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 134, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE THE GUIDELINES ON PERSONNEL OVERTIME AND EXTENSION OF WORK HOURS SUBJECT TO THE CONFORMITY WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) STANDARD RATES; RESOLVED FURTHER, FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO HASTEN THE REVIEW ON THE STANDARD RATES BASED ON PERTINENT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. APPROVED.”

RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: UNIVERSITY BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC): CHAIR: DR. MERIVIC G. CATADAVICECHAIR: ENGR. ELIJAH SERATE MEMBERS

:

MR. EDWIN ROMANO

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 135, s. of 2017 MR. JUNAR AMARO RESOLVED, TO REITERATE THE POLICIES ON THE FOLLOWING: MR. JOEL ADANZA 1. SUBMISSION OF A DISBURSEMENT PLAN ON THE ACCUMULATED AMOUNTS OF COLLECTED FEES END USERS FOR MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS; 2.

FOR THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTANT BAC SECRETARIAT TO SUBMIT TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR), CHAIR : MR. REYMIL T. CADAPAN THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, A COMPLIANCE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE AUDIT OBSERVATION MEMORANDUMs (AOMs) PENDING AS PER COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) ANNUAL AUDIT APPROVED. REPORTS; 3. TO ENHANCE THE POLICY TO COMPLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT NATIONAL BUDGET CIRCULAR 542 (DBM NBC 542) ON THE PUBLICATION, ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, (TRANSPARENCY SEAL) OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS (FARs), BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS (BARs), MFO REPORT CARDS (MARC1), MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS (MARC2), AGING OF CASH ADVANCES, AND OTHER REPORTS AS SPECIFIED TO BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE TO DBM NBC 542; 4.

SUBMISSION OF THE PROGRAM OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES (PRE), PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PPMP), ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN (APP) ON TARGETED DEADLINES AND SAME TO BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ENDORSEMENT TO THE BOR FOR APPROVAL. APPROVED.”

DECEMBER 15, 2017: “BOR RESOLUTION No. 116, s. of 2017

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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE DPWH-RO 7 REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND SIGN THE MOAs SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT RULES AND GUIDELINES AND TO SPECIFY DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF IMPLEMENTING AGENCY (IA) AND SOURCE AGENCY (SA); RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, TO REQUIRE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO MAKE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF SUCH FUND TRANSFERS DURING THE NEXT BOR MEETING. APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 120, s. of 2017 RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRIOR YEAR’S EXPENDITURES AMOUNTING TO PHP117, 951.62 INCLUDING THE HONORARIUM FOR DEPED COOPERATING TEACHERS IN MABINAY CAMPUS AT PHP63, 600.00(document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 121, s. of 2017 RESOLVED,TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE LEGAL EDUCATION BOARD (LEB) TO REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS (UP TO JUNE, 2018) IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS TO RETAIN THE OPERATION OF THE BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) DEGREE PROGRAMME. APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 122, s. of 2017

RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15, RESOLVED,TO AMEND BOR RESOLUTION NO. 2017 AS AMENDED(document referred form part and 70, S. OF 2017, AUTHORIZING THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN EXTENSION PROJECTS COSTING parcel hereto).

PHP5 MILLION AND BELOW PROVIDED THAT SUCH APPROVED.” EXTENSION PROJECTS WERE ALREADY APPROVED

BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) AND FOR THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO PRESENT SUCH CONTRACTS TO THE BOR FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO HIS “BOR RESOLUTION No. 117, s. of 2017 SIGNING AND SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: RESOLVED,TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2017 BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING WITHOUT PREJUDICE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 70, s. of 2017 TO THE SUBMISSION OF SOME CORRECTIONS “BOR RESOLUTION No. 136, s. of 2017 TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD SECRETARY FOR RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE RETIREMENTS OF INTEGRATION INTO THE MINUTES WITHIN FIVE SUSANA S. VILLALONGJA, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR II, (5) WORKING DAYS FROM THE PRESENT MEETING RESOLVED, TO APPROVE ANY EXTENSION PROJECT AND JESSIE ABUYABOR, ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IV. WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATION FROM (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED.” NORSU AND THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS APPROVED.” AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO “BOR RESOLUTION No. 137, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) INFORMATION; BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) RESOLUTION NO. 14, S. OF 2017 IN ACCORDANCE TO SECTION 10(P) OF THE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 118, s. of 2017 SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (SUCs), RA 10924 (FY 2017 GAA) WHICH RESOLVED FURTHER, TO APPROVE ANY EXTENSION STATES THAT THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE RESOLVED, TO ACCEPT THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT PROJECT WITH FINANCIAL OBLIGATION FROM CREATED SHALL BE THE SAME OR LESS THAN THE WITH COMMENDATION (document referred form part NORSU, SPECIFICALLY COSTING PhP5 MILLION NUMBER OF POSITIONS ABOLISHED EXCEPT WITH and parcel hereto).

AND BELOW, AND THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT IS RESPECT TO TEACHING POSITIONS; AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR THE RESOLVED FURTHER, FOR THE AMENDED BOR APPROVED.” RESOLUTION ON SUCH SCRAP AND BUILD MATTER SAID EXTENSION PROJECT SUBJECT TO BOARD OF TO READ AS FOLLOWS: REGENTS (BOR) INFORMATION PROVIDED THAT SUCH PROJECTS WERE ALREADY APPROVED BY THE “TO APPROVE THE SCRAPPING OF ONE (1) “BOR RESOLUTION No. 119, s. of 2017 BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) CONTRACTS FOR WHICH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR V (SG 23) AND THREE (3) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IV (SG 22) POSITIONS AND RESOLVED,TO OMNIBOUSLY APPROVE THE SHOULD FIRST BE PRESENTED TO THE BOR FOR CREATING/BUILDING FOUR (4) ACCOUNTANT TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING REVIEW; THREE (3) POSITIONS (SG 19), SUBJECT TO CIVIL RESPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITH RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, THAT FOR ANY SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) AND DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) RULES AND APPROVED BUDGETS FOR THE CONTRACT (ABCs), EXTENSION PROJECT WITH FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FROM NORSU COSTING BEYOND PhP5 MILLION, REGULATIONS.” APPROVED.” HIGHWAYS (DPWH) REGIONAL OFFICE VII AS THE SUCH EXTENSION PROJECT PROPOSAL SHALL BE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 138, s. of 2017 IMPLEMENTING AGENCY (IA) TO BE COVERED BY PRESENTED TO THE BOR FIRST FOR ITS APPROVAL.” RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) SUBJECT APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO THE TO APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT RULES AND APPROVED.” FORMER NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS: (NORSU) BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) CHAIRDESIGNATE, DR. MINELLA C. ALARCON, FOR HER 1. Construction of a 2-Storey, 8-Classroom Science DYNAMIC STEWARDSHIP, DEDICATED SERVICE AND “BOR RESOLUTION No. 123, s. of 2017 Building (Phase 1) with an ABC of PhP9.7 Million, COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE STATE UNIVERSITY Siaton Campus; and DURING HER INCUMBENCY AS SUCH FROM OCTOBER, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER, 2017.

APPROVED.” RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM OF RECEIPTS 2. Construction of a Multi-Storey Science and AND EXPENDITURES FOR FY 2018 (PRE 2018) IN THE Technology Building, Bajumpandan, Dumaguete *** TOTAL AMOUNT OF PHP1, 473, 956, 000.00 WITH THE CERTIFIED TRUE: City Campus with an ABC of PhP82.41 Million; INCLUSION OF COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) ON THE MATTER (ORIGINAL SIGNED) (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

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OPERATION OF THE 4-HECTAR SPORTS COMPLEX WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN BAYAWANSANTA CATALINA CAMPUS WITH FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FROM NORSU AND LGU-BAYAWAN BOR RESOLUTION No. 124, s. of 2017 COSTING PHP100 MILLION EACH SUBJECT TO RESOLVED, TO DECLARE THE SAVINGS OF PHP10 PERTINENT COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) RULES MILLION FROM VARIOUS BUDGET ITEMS TO BE AND REGULATIONS (document referred form part and UTILIZED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE parcel hereto); NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (CNA) CASH BENEFITS RESOLVED FURTHER, THAT THE DUTIES AND OF PHP25, 000.00 PER QUALIFIED NEGROS RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE SHOULD BE MADE VERY CLEAR AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT OF FOR THEM TO MAKE A REPORT DURING THE NEXT BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) GUIDELINES. BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) MEETING. APPROVED.” APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 125, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE BAYAWAN CITY PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE (BCPMEC) COMPOSED

BY THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY: PRECIOSA MATURAN NGOADONIS ORACION

- C h a i r p e r s o n , -PDO IV/ Secretary

Members:

MARIA GINA QUINDO

NOVELITO HERRERO DONALD TUBIO

MARK VINCENT ESCALONA

PASTOR SALVADOR SANCHEZ

RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN FOR 2018 (APP 2018) FOR THE FIRST (1 ST) QUARTER OF FY 2018 SO AS NOT TO HAMPER THE OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY (document referred form part and parcel hereto).

APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 130, s. of 2017

SEVERINO SALVADOR CAPULSO

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 129, s. of 2017

ARCHT. JEROME ADRIANNE MISSION

RESOLVED FURTHER, TO REQUEST THE BCPMEC, THROUGH HON. MAYOR PRYDE HENRY A. TEVES, TO MONITOR AND EVALUATE ALL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN ALL NORSU CAMPUSES;

RESOLVED, TO APPOINT ATTY. MYLES NICHOLAS G. BEJAR AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR).

APPROVED.”

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ON THE ACCUMULATED AMOUNTS OF COLLECTED FEES FOR MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS;

2. FOR THE UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTANT TO SUBMIT TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR), THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, A COMPLIANCE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE AUDIT OBSERVATION MEMORANDUMs (AOMs) PENDING AS PER COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) ANNUAL AUDIT REPORTS;

3. TO ENHANCE THE POLICY TO COMPLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT NATIONAL BUDGET CIRCULAR 542 (DBM NBC 542) ON THE PUBLICATION, ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, (TRANSPARENCY SEAL) OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS (FARs), BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS (BARs), MFO REPORT CARDS (MARC1), MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS (MARC2), AGING OF CASH ADVANCES, AND OTHER REPORTS AS SPECIFIED TO BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE TO DBM NBC 542; 4. SUBMISSION OF THE PROGRAM OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES (PRE), PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PPMP), ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN (APP) ON TARGETED DEADLINES AND SAME TO BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ENDORSEMENT TO THE BOR FOR APPROVAL. APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 131, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTED “BOR RESOLUTION No. 136, s. of 2017 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION OF THE NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) FOR RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE RETIREMENTS OF SUSANA S. VILLALONGJA, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR II, OCTOBER 2017. (LIST ATTACHED).

AND JESSIE ABUYABOR, ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE IV. APPROVED.” APPROVED.”

“BOR RESOLUTION No. 132, s. of 2017 RESOLVED FURTHERMORE,TO APPROVE A BUDGET “BOR RESOLUTION No. 137, s. of 2017 FOR THE HONORARIUM OF THE MEMBERS OF THE RESOLVED,TO OMNIBOUSLY APPROVE THE BCPMEC SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT FOLLOWING APPROVED ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESOLVED, TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING RULES AND RESOLUTIONS: (documents referred form part and parcel BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR) RESOLUTION NO. 14, S. REGULATIONS. OF 2017 IN ACCORDANCE TO SECTION 10(P) OF THE hereto) SPECIAL PROVISIONS ON STATE UNIVERSITIES AND APPROVED.” COLLEGES (SUCs), RA 10924 (FY 2017 GAA) WHICH STATES THAT THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE 1. ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESO. NO. 29 re CREATED SHALL BE THE SAME OR LESS THAN THE MATRIX OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2018 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 126, s. of 2017 NUMBER OF POSITIONS ABOLISHED EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO TEACHING POSITIONS; 2. ACADEMIC COUNCIL RESO. NO. 30 re RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR SY 2018-2019 RESOLVED FURTHER, FOR THE AMENDED BOR AND APPRECIATION TO HON. MAYOR PRYDE HENRY RESOLUTION ON SUCH SCRAP AND BUILD MATTER APPROVED.” A. TEVES, WHO SPEARHEADED THE CREATION OF TO READ AS FOLLOWS: THE BAYAWAN CITY PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE (BCPMEC) THAT HAS RENDERED SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE “BOR RESOLUTION No. 133, s. of 2017 DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY “TO APPROVE THE SCRAPPING OF ONE (1) THROUGH A RELIABLE MONITORING AND RESOLVED, TO DEFER THE DISCUSSION ON THE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR V (SG 23) AND THREE (3) EVALUATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IV (SG 22) POSITIONS AND FOR SOUND MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING. THE DIPOLOG MEDICAL CENTER (DMC) COLLEGE CREATING/BUILDING FOUR (4) ACCOUNTANT FOUNDATION, INC. FOR FURTHER STUDY. THREE (3) POSITIONS (SG 19), SUBJECT TO CIVIL APPROVED.” SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) AND DEPARTMENT APPROVED.” OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) RULES AND REGULATIONS.” APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 127, s. of 2017 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 134, s. of 2017 RESOLVED, TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR “BOR RESOLUTION No. 138, s. of 2017 THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION OF A 2-STOREY RESOLVED, TO APPROVE IN PRINCIPLE THE GUIDELINES ON PERSONNEL OVERTIME AND 8-CLASSROOM BUILDING (PHASE 2) IN NORSU RESOLVED, TO AWARD A PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION MABINAY CAMPUS TO THE LONE BIDDER, SM & MST EXTENSION OF WORK HOURS SUBJECT TO AND COMMENDATION TO THE FORMER NEGROS THE CONFORMITY WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE CONSTRUCTION, WITH AN APPROVED BUDGET FOR ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (NORSU) BOARD OF COMMISSION (CSC) STANDARD RATES; THE CONTRACT (ABC) OF PHP8, 540, 269.46 SUBJECT REGENTS (BOR) CHAIR-DESIGNATE, DR. MINELLA TO COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF RESOLVED FURTHER, FOR THE ADMINISTRATION C. ALARCON, FOR HER DYNAMIC STEWARDSHIP, RA 9184; TO HASTEN THE REVIEW ON THE STANDARD RATES DEDICATED SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO SERVE RESOLVED FURTHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE BASED ON PERTINENT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY DURING HER INCUMBENCY AS SUCH FROM OCTOBER, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER, 2017.

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SIGN THE CONTRACT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. APPROVED.” AND NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR SAID PROJECT. APPROVED.” *** APPROVED.” “BOR RESOLUTION No. 135, s. of 2017 “BOR RESOLUTION No. 128, s. of 2017

RESOLVED, TO REITERATE THE POLICIES ON THE RESOLVED,TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF FOLLOWING: AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1. SUBMISSION OF A DISBURSEMENT PLAN OF BAYAWAN CITY ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND

CERTIFIED TRUE: (ORIGINAL SIGNED) CORAZON ADDILY B. UTZURRUM Board Secretary

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Unhealthy lifestyle: Unworthy risk Sofia Joyce Hermoso

“Oh no, it’s five minutes past seven and I’m once again going to reason out another petty excuse for being late. I haven’t even eaten my breakfast yet. What should I do? A-ha!” A busy girl’s vision was transfixed to the flyer pinned on their boarding house’s fridge. As she adjusted her line of sight, she realized instantly that it was her favorite fast food chain. Way to start a day! is utterly unhealthy at all costs.

The danger of fast food Fast food is one of the major causes of obesity across the entirety of Earth. It is packed with both saturated, unsaturated and trans-fats, and is a major source of calories— needless to say, the high levels of sugar and salt.

Although unsaturated fats or good fats can be burned by rele asing sweat from exercising overtime, saturated fats or bad fats raise cholesterol levels which could

lead to heart diseases taken in large

when amounts.

As July passed through, nutrition month is again geared

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Fast food has changed our lives ever since and has become a household name to a large number of Filipino citizens. In a 2017 article from The Manila Times, it is stated that the Philippines ranked fourth top spender for obesitycausing problems among Southeast Asian Nations. For many, especially millennials, fast food has been considered as an occasional fun treat.

Dr. Ricardo Fernando from the Philippine Association of Hypertension concluded that our adaptation to the Western culture is typical for many.

Nonetheless, we, too, have neglected the adverse effects it does to our bodies. Even though fast food is one of the fastest ways to feed our hunger and is relatively cheap, it

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up to inculcate the benefits we get when we adapt to being a vegetarian. Not wholly avoiding the meat in our plates, but involves limiting our intake of processed food, lean meat, and the likes.

Drive at your pace Y o u can’t actually let go of it all in one sitting. No one can. It takes time and effort in doing so especially if you have been used to it all your life.

Gradually, at your own pace, introduce veggies and fruits on your typical diet plate.

However, totally cut back on salty and oily food.

These do no good to our bodies. Too much salt can raise blood pressure whereas too much fats and cholesterols can add weight, and contribute to a saggy skin.

A handful of ways in coping with stress have been She may look so thin, scrawny, and too fragile, but beyond that physique, she’s a warrior fighting for her life and future.

Despite her bright smile and contagious smile, she has a deaf-mute eldest brother and a handicapped elder brother.

Being the physically-able one, she had to be sturdy, however, being the youngest among the siblings, she cannot hide the fact that she is emotionally and physically weak to handle the burden and labor.

Still, her family lived harmoniously, not until her grandfather passed away. Four years later, her father followed due to liver complications. It was during the wake of her

found to be effective. Sudden cravings could be due to the emotional component we have when stressors arise inevitably.

You can distract you rs el f with these unexpected cravings b y redirecting yourself, and exploring beyond what you can do. Experiment and see what’s best for you.

Emotional support from family and friends can be a great way to escape springing urges from stress.

Always think about your health when fast food comes into play. The health risks aren’t worth your life.

And although it’s cheap, the hospital bills aren’t.

Prioritize and take into consideration that health is invariably equated to wealth and make good choices when wondering what to put in our bodies. father when it dawned to her that both her father and lolo were gone forever.

After what happened, the family faced financial constraints that urged her mother to work as a house maid in a neighboring family.

With her mom being busy and her siblings being in need of special attention, she faced the responsibilities head on. However, she noticed that there were minor changes in her health. She had rapid palpitations, felt suddenly cold, easily got tired, and breathing problems. These symptoms were noticed weeks after she graduated in high school at Dauin National High School.

She was diagnosed with

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Living alone and being far from home sounds great. It’s an escape from the unending errands at home.

No one will be there to wake you up early in the morning just to wash the dirty dishes from last night’s dinner, to clean the house, or to feed the chicken. I could enjoy sleeping all day without my mother’s rants.

At night, I’m free to go wherever I want to. No one is around to control me. Sounds good, right? I get to enjoy absolute freedom— a beautiful escape from the chains of commands at home.

But, as time passes by, I realized that the things I hate at home are the ones that I really want. I miss having my family to talk to during meals and having them around as we watch movies.

The emotional connection and the bond I have with them got blown out of the window the moment I started living away from them.

Another thing is, I have to cook for myself, which I can’t always do because of my busy schedule. I am always left with two options and I dearly fret on what to choose: to eat a hardly decent meal in the nearest karenderya; or, to go ahead and starve.

At home, food is served instantly, like the vegetable soup my lolo used to make. Now, I got fed up of eating the same greasy meal day by day from the school cafeteria and from the nearest food chains.

At night, the only companion I have is my phone with no one to personally talk to. Living in a boarding house seems relaxing but the ways of easing the boredom depends on us, not to mention the amount of independence you must carry to live eah day.

Well, in my case, I find it tiring to go on a walk at the boulevard or wander along the streets of the city alone because I might get kidnapped or raped (Haha!).

I’m thankful to the stray dogs near my place because they make my stay exciting, especially when I suddenly wake up due to their howling, disturbing my sleep and even adding up to the anxiety I feel.

Nights with the dogs’ howling really add flavour to my tasteless, and boring life as a board-er.

Vanvan is fond of singing Little Tiny Bubbles with the one he loves.

ASD-Atrial Septal Defect, a congenital heart disease, and was found that there was a hole located in her heart’s left atrium. After being confined and tested, it revealed that a heart surgery was needed before she reached 18 years old to avoid complications.

Being financially unstable, she took maintenance medication, instead.

Due to her condition, she was forced to stop her studies.

She pleaded to her mother to allow her to be in school, however, she got rejected each time.

“Sige ko og hilak, samut na og makakita ko sa akong classmates ug amigo nagiskwela, dayon ako, wala,” she

shared.

Until such time, her uncle and persuaded her mother to support her in finishing her studies.

“Ang edukasyon man gud madala na nimo miskag-asa,” she continued.

Currently, she is in her third year as a Business Administration student, major in Human Resource Development Management in the university. Also, she is a member of the Dauin Youth Choir and has greatly helped in being close and serving God. “Do not lose hope, always be positive, trust and pray ra jud. Kung ganahan ka anang butanga, go for it. Ayaw pacampus image to page 8

UNRELEASED/ from page 1 Romar Pedrina, FSG president, explained that budget constraints are caused by the unapproved Annual Procurement Plan (APP) submitted by the officers and the slow processing of papers within the university.

Other concerns were also tackled in the meeting including lack of SG offices, delayed student handbooks, under-development point system, and concerns on teachers.

Despite the constraints, presidents of each campus will still pursue their planned activities.

According to the Dumaguete Campus II president, they will continue conducting the annual Tambayayong, a leadership training, and Ad Infinitum, a quiz ball celebrated during the Science and Math month.

LIMSON/ from page 1 instance, it would mean that we are contributing around 5,700 kilograms of solid waste to Dumaguete City dumpsite every day,” he furthered.

MISSION FOR NUTRITION. Government officials together with the Special Assistant of the President, Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Tesoro Go (center), Besides this, he said the join arms in the NUTRI-FEST 2018 with different schools cheering to promote proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle. university will save water by enforcing applicable interventions for wise water utilization.

Faith Jessica E. Alejano Remollo, Barangay officials, after witnessing a massive the Lato-Green Caviar, a “We shall also reduce Dumaguete locals and the number of paper wastes in form of sugar extracted from our water utilization by water Government Unit Dumaguete campus II. plants, used as fertilizer In t ro d uc i ng Local transformed minds, (LGU) were invited as guests.

Jhon Ryan Alcorin, Ma. for tomatoes to increase its Mechanical Engineering Glenn Fernandez and Sanjie production.

Research, Extension, and Other showcased International Linkages graduates James Bansuela, Paculanag, Bachelor of Science (REXIL) exhibited research- Gyhan Kloss Flores and in Computer Technology from inventions were the Fourbased and innovative crafts by Camela Christy Olis exhibited Mabinay campus, invented the in-One Hand Tool and Innovated Water students of Negros Oriental their Manually Operated Solar Emergency Backpack for the State University at the Briquetting Machine, which disaster preparedness which Desalination Machine: A university sports and cultural reduces solid waste by reusing can be used as portable power Technology Machine. and recycling waste papers and source in the mountains where Agueda Castillo, Physics complex, July 21-22.

Herbanext Laboratories sawdust, and converting them no electric source is available. and Geology Department Incorporated president into compressed cylindrical Mariah Manianglung faculty, said the exhibits Philip Cruz was the keynote blocks as alternative fuels. and Mae Faith Briones, would offer new ideas and Bansuela said they started Bachelor of Science in contribute on exposing the speaker of the event, and Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe their project study last March, Chemistry students, made students works.

Norsunians showcase innovative projects

NURSING/ from page 1 against women.

“I want to be the living proof that having defects in general shall never hinder anyone from contributing something to the world, you just need to have the guts, the heart, and the confidence,” she said.

Banagudos is also Miss Sibulan 2016 and Buglasan Festival Queen 2016.

Following her, Joan

harvesting and will be the source of water of our comfort rooms,” Limson said.

Meanwhile, the president informed that he assigned some faculty members to conduct a research on the university’s electricity consumption in order to make an effective planning on how to save electricity so the university can reduce even just 30% of energy consumption.

STRICT IMPLEMENTATION. NORSU Security Management head Rosalinda Abellon imparts information to freshmen on the importance of their Identification (ID) Cards mainly for their safety in the university.

Elegado, also a Norsunian, was entitled Mutya ng Pilipinas – Negros Oriental first runner-up.

The pageant was spearheaded by the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization, in line with its 50 th annual celebration in promoting tourism, social responsibility, fashion and beauty pageantry in the Philippines.

ONE, TWO AND PULL! Organized by the Youth for a United World (Y4UW), Focolare Movement, and Gen Dumaguete, international delegates during the Dula Ta Bai 360, a pre-Gen Fest activity test their cooperation and endurance as they play Filipino games for the first time – July 1. Photo by John Earl F. Merto

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For Guihulngan campus, they proposed on having an acquaintance party, a candidate during the university’s pageantry, Hugyawan contenders, and also a leadership training.

Mabinay campus president also plans to have an acquaintance party, a NutriFit pageant, and a candidate during the university’s pageantry.

On the other hand, Siaton Campus president plans to have an academic convocation, acquaintance party and a celebration during the nutrition month.

Also, Bayawan will have an acquaintance party, leadership training, a set of activities during their founding anniversary, and a candidate for the university’s pageantry.

campus image from page 7 stress sa imong problema kay wala na’y maayong mahatag sa imoha. Ayaw i-down imong kaugalingon and make God the center of your life. I believe that everything happens for a reason. And what happened to me, na’y rason si God,” she said with a smile.

She is no other that Jonalyn Graciano, ‘ling-ling’ as what her friends call her, 19, born on the 5th of April.

She a lass from Tugawe, Dauin

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who dreams of finishing her studies so she can help her mom who has become the breadwinner of their family.

Meanwhile, Jonalyn has a two year-old half baby sister which is her ball of sunshine whenever she feels like giving up and is her motivation to strive to become a good role model towards her in the future.

Written by Princess S. Farole

Infographics by Rey Mark D. Marcelino

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