The NORSUnian Vol XXXIV Issue 7

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Underproportioned Fountains. A Norsunian quenches his thirst at one of the three drinking fountains in the Main Campus 1 near the open court. (Photo by Jay Mark T. Umbac)

BOR to add drinking fountains Federation of Student Government (FSG) President Remart Dadan said the Board of Regents approved the budget for the installation of new drinking fountains in all campuses of Negros Oriental State University.

(The exact budget is not mentioned) However, Dadan said estimated cost for each fountain is Php 60,000 .

He also stated that there might have additional water fountains installed in the Language and Social Sciences (LS) and the Science and Technology (ST) buildings.

Furthermore, he said that there are existing water

fountains that need repair, and the Philippine Amusement Enterprises Inc. (PAEI), the supplier of these facilities from Bacolod, will be checking the fountains up for repair.

“Last week, Daryl Raguini, Bacolod Branch Manager of PAEI checked out the drinking fountains from main I and II. After the reports, we will give the request letter to Dr. Joel Limson, University President,” said Dadan.

April Jane Cañete, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) sophomore student said, “Dili na kalas og kuwarta kay dili na ka mopalit og juice or softdrinks kay naa nay libreng tubig, bugnaw pa jud.”

Also, Graciella Theresa

S. Prasco, a second year Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (AB SocSci) student, expressed relief due to the approved budget for the repair and installation of the said water fountains.

Another BSCS student John Dever Rusiana said, “Dili man ko tig-inom sa water fountains diri pero para nako, okay kaayo siya kay daghan pud baya ang manginom ana [water fountains] diris NORSU.” Despite the approved budget, Dadan said that there is no definite time frame as to when these water fountains would be installed as of the moment because he is still waiting for the reports from Raguini.

Where’s student handbook?

Irish Mae S. Cuaresma

H o w c a n Norsunians be aware of their rights as students and adhere to university policies and regulations when they are not provided with the student handbook to be guided upon?

Sophomore Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Erwin Rebalde shared his sentiment saying he did not know the existence of student handbooks until TN asked in an interview.“Ay oo, wala jud ko nakadawat anang handbooks since I was first year,” Rebalde said.

Freshman transferee Hospitality Management

(BSHM) student Mae Piñero also agreed the university should provide student handbooks for the awareness of the new students on the rules and regulations of the university.

Junior Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) student Gremar Macajelos received the 2011 handbook but explained it is unfair to the students who were not given the chance to familiarize the institution’s dos and don’t.

Answering these concerns, Student Affairs Services (SAS) Director Julio Ventolero revealed the old 2011 student handbook will be revised for the production of the new one.

This is the reason why the distribution of the handbooks

LOGICAL INTUITION nasaan ang hustisya?

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was halted when supposedly it should be given to freshmen and transferees every year.

To note, the last time handbooks were disseminated to students was in 2013.

Also, Ventolero disclosed the proposed budget for the production of the revised handbooks amounted to Php 1.5 million that is yet to be presented to the University President.

Moreover, students can visit NORSU website www.norsu.edu.ph as soon as the new revised and previous versions of the university handbook will be uploaded on the website.

BAC clarifies Pylon issue Jenifer L. Cenas

With several complaints received from March 2015 Norsunian alumni, Vice President for Research, Extension, and International Linkages and current Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) C hai r Vi rg i n i a L a c u e st a clarifies the present state of the unproduced 2015 Pylon. “ We h a v e a l r e a d y conducted the bidding, in fact we have awarded it,” Lacuesta said.

Lacuesta disclosed her office is just “waiting for the signature of confirmation to be mailed coming from them.”

The BAC Chair added they were very careful with the procurement and its process and assured in the interview

PENDING YEARBOOK PRODUCTION. Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chair Virginia Lacuesta explains the overdue production of the yearbook made for 2014-2015 NORSU graduates.

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Donna T. Darantinao

that “it will be soon.”

Due to the lack of proper documents, Lacuesta said the production of the yearbook was delayed.

“It was procured by the 2014 BAC members, having

the bidding process, as well as BAC resolution awarding the winning bidder but then it lacked the signature of the OIC Dr. Dayot,” she added.

Furthermore, Lacuesta

na ang mga drug users, as a student, safe nako mauli sa balay, di nako ma-worry nga wala ko’y kuyog.”

Sharing the same sentiments, Senior High School student Rohaima Etado felt safe with the result of the operation because there are instances she needed to go home late.

“Ma-prevent pud nga daghang mabiktima sa mga addicts ug para wala napuy ma-biktima ana,” she added.

In addition, third year Criminology student Sherwin

Zamora Jr. supports with the operation of the PNP. “Suporta mi sa plano para ma-peace ang atong province, dili lang sa drugs ug sa corruption pud,” he said.

Perceiving it as good news, he said the operation is an effective solution to the country’s problem on the rampant use and distribution of illegal drugs.

Moreover, Johnry Acabal, third year Criminology student, voiced out his concern for the

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Students agree ‘Oplan Tokhang’

Raya Mariel Cadiz

With the recent implementation of Oplan Toktok Hangyo (Tokhang), students feel at ease after illegal drug personalities from Negros Oriental voluntarily surrendered themselves to the Philippine National Police (PNP) starting July 1.

Second year Accountancy student Rojanie Labina said, “Kung mawala

University diary

FICTION-LOVING...

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University POLL

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL

With July 12 came a proclamation more than three years in the making: China’s claim of sovereignty within its “nine dash line” is ill-founded, says the Permanent Court of Arbitration. As expected, China has met it with a seething rejection, even calling the decision a “piece of waste paper.”

On the other side of the West Philippine Sea, Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay Jr.’s call for “restraint and sobriety” fell on deaf ears, with Filipinos taking social media by storm, brandishing a cry for #CHexit. While the decision is surely not the silver bullet that would nudge China to exit the disputed territories, it does more than hype our nationalistic spirits.

First, the decision has emphasized the role of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as an international treaty that should be recognized by all its signatories, including China which ratified it in 1996. This is important for a littoral state such as the Philippines; on future conflicts of similar nature, we can be assured that as long as our claims are within the bounds of UNCLOS, our position will be respected internationally.

The decision has also internationalized the issue, and has definitely shed light on the power play China has imposed in the South China Sea. Our reports of China’s artificial island-building in the expense of the disputed areas’ fragile ecosystem all are bound to preserve, of China’s bullying cannot anymore be dismissed as mere allegations, as these have been confirmed and deemed as facts upon the arbitrary tribunal’s investigation.

Finally, the decision has made clear that China’s “nine dash line”, which overlaps our country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is outright baseless. Any policy enforcing it is a violation of UNCLOS and a blatant curtailing of the Philippines’ sovereignty.

With our victory, we do not need an ominous Yasay telling us to hush, instead what we ask is any semblance of the firebrand that Duterte has shown on the matter during campaign period. We do not need to see the President literally taking a jet ski and planting a flag on the Scarborough Shoal, but we need to be assured that we would be asserting our right to what is ours.

There will be no #CHexit happening soon, instead the administration is changing gears, opting for bilateral talks with China. But let it be known, that unless they ceases to harass our fishermen and allow them to access our waters, negotiating with China is not an act of “restraint and sobriety.” Instead it would be an open invitation for them to bully us more.

Art by Joemar Villarejo

More restraint to the restrained?

Student drug testing, anyone?

With hundreds of drug personalities who turned over themselves to the police to the number of people who were shot because of resistance and getting drowned back with the use of illegal substance, I could say President Duterte, with the support of the national police, is really committed to eradicate the use of illegal drugs in our country. As the responsible government agencies move their butts

out on this situation, the Department of Education also has their move. Eyeing mandatory drug test for all students, this still remains a plan as DepEd Assistant Secretary Jesus Mateo said, a s c i t e d i n G MA N e w s Online hub, the government still lack the funds as this entails a huge budget.

Although the government may be unable to perform mandatory drug test for now, random drug

‘Nasaan ang Hustisya?’

Before assuming his seat, President Rodrigo Duterte promised to pardon government officials who are recently jailed for corruption cases. Recently, former President and now Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was ordered release from her plunder case on the alleged misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds after receiving an 11-4 decision from the Supreme Court due to “insufficiency of

evidence”. Duterte expressed his plan to pardon her because he believes she deserves to be set free.

To note, Arroyo was under hospital arrest since 2012 after the Sandiganbayan ordered her arrest. For four years, trials were suspended twice and petitions to bail were denied 6 times by the anti-graft court. According to President Duterte, Arroyo is a victim of “slow justice”, in which I agree.

In this bureaucratic type of government system, we also

tests can be done for the meantime. From the forums and threads I’ve read online, colleges in Metro Manila conduct random drug test to tertiary students. How about connecting this to NORSU context? Are you, Norsunian, in favor of drug testing all students or not?

Schools conduct random student drug tests with the hope of decreasing drug use among students: drug tests would serve as a deterrent and a reason to resist peer pressure to take drugs, and drug tests could help identify students who use drugs, students who already have drug problems and implement early interventions or be referred for treatment.

Research says the earlier the child got into drug abuse, the harder it is for him to break the addiction. Also, as a student, using drugs deteriorates one’s ability

to learn and could also disrupt teaching-learning environment, affecting other students as well.

However, in an article published by drugfree.org, Vice President and Director of Policy Research and Analysis at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Susan Foster said, “The problem with this approach is that substance use and addiction are public health and medical issues. Enforcement strategies alone are unlikely to solve health problems.”

From what I have understood, on the question if drug testing on students is effective or not and the abovementioned statement of Foster, student drug testing should not be taken as the only, standalone response to the drug predicament. It should be

have this weak justice system.

It’s slower than snails, sloths and turtles combined. It’s too dependent on evidences, and when witnesses slowly turn over, trials will have to be suspended.

Years will then be wasted in arrest while waiting for them.

On the other note, the former President Noynoy Aquino believed Arroyo was guilty of corruption. He also commenced the impeachment trial of her appointed chief justice Renato Corona, who was found guilty of corruption charges. However, in his administration’s campaign for eradicating corruption, Arroyo’s other lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said after the dismissal of Arroyo’s case, “the charges against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo are nothing more than disingenuous attempts at political persecution by a corrupt and inept Aquino administration intent on covering up its gross lack of accomplishments by harassing its political opponents.” It seems that the Aquino administration

failed to prove his belief despite being in power for 6 years.

Again, it’s the weak justice system.

I wish the justices won’t have to be humans entailed with feelings of empathy and understanding that can influence decisions. But of course, the laws and policies have to be objective as well.

That may be difficult, because the laws are always sought to be modified and revised.

Every person has different perceptions and interpretations of principles. With the rise of different cultures, standards will also have to alter. Power will control its people and the rich will always prevail.

It’s inequal in many ways, but despite the loopholes and issues that make everything so complicated, judgments should be drawn with no strings attached. Everyone has the right to due process of the law, but delaying its procedures may deny justice for the people.

With reports from Rappler and GMA News Network.

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Fiction-loving Gone Mad Story of Rylie

Art by Emmanuel Manlun-uyan and Jameel Daksla

Art by Marko Mikhal Deposoy

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“I was unaware that my hobby of reading had slowly devoured my sane mind.”

A friend introduced me to a story, entitled Girlfriend for Hire. Nothing could compare to it. It is not just because of the author’s incomparable humor but also Bryle Stanford— the apple of my eye and the story’s leading lover.

Bryle makes me laugh my lungs out, pisses me off when he does something annoying, and melts my heart when he does something stupidly sweet. He is not the usual guy, for he is mindblowing when he exerts effort and dumb as a fish trying to drown itself when it comes to practical situations.

I am completely lost with words when it comes to him.

Weighing things out, I realized that I fell so madly in love with a fictional character.

My addiction had gone from bad to worst. At first, it was just about day dreaming what it would be like if he was real. I would giggle at the thought of him. I would introduce myself as Bryle’s girlfriend and his soon-to-be wife to everyone. I would even scribble my name with Stanford as my family name.

My day dreams slowly became realistic. I would reserve a seat next to me and announce to the class that Bryle was sitting there. Then, I would start talking to him, thinking that he was also responding and laughing to his supposed-to-be jokes.

My friends were even crazy enough to play along with my imaginary boyfriend. I searched Bryle in Google, and Miura Haruma— a famous Japanese actor, appeared. I made myself believe that he was literally Bryle. I stared at his photo for hours and kissed it as many times as I could.

When I could no longer reserve a seat for him, I made an improvised laptop using a folder, printed pictures of Miura and pasted them on the folder. I would sit on the corner and start talking again, envisioning that we were having a video call.

My insane obsession to Bryle didn’t end there. I would start running around the classroom, thinking that he is chasing me.

Then, I would continue running outside the room and shout, “Bryle, habulin mo ‘ko!”

I still hold strong feelings for him until now. He is fictional but he became my first love. It might be crazy but I just couldn’t help it. He is real; I made him real to be exact. The thing is that whatever people might say, I will always be Stanford’s girl.

Rylie is currently a second year BS Civil Engineering student. Still, she is keeping herself updated to Wattpad and finds cramming as an art.

[NOTE: Girlfriend for Hire is a Wattpad novel by YamYam28. The story is about a rich guy who hires an orphaned poor girl to pretend as his girlfriend to escape a fixed marriage that was planned by his grandfather.]

CAMPUS IMAGE Kenneth Carlorio Surilla

He gazes across the sky while sitting on the balcony, listening to the chitchats of education students below the CIT building. He brings his knees nearer to his

chest, giving way to his fellow students passing by the corridor. For that short moment, his medium-built physique rests by the wall and Roland savors his peace

Fighting Health Oblivion Hengie V. Jalando-on

in Indonesia. It is communicable through excretions from infested birds, equipment and clothing.

People, who are infected, experience conjunctivitis or the inflammation of the eye appearing to be red or pink. There may be soreness and itchiness of the eye which triggers swelling.

As recounted by university physician Wevina Fuentes, the recorded illnesses in the university include upper respiratory infections, hyper acidity, asthma, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), dysmenorrhea and chicken pox.

“The best way to escape from the growing diseases this season is to acquire a healthy lifestyle,” she added.

As per advised by health specialists, you must acquire a satisfactory amount of sleep, drink eight to ten glasses of water, be physically and mentally active, manage your stress and eat healthy food.

Also, the university clinic here in NORSU is open on weekdays to cater to the students’ health needs.

The must-known health issues Since the country is experiencing climate change, colds is never a strange illness.

Usually, people get colds because they commonly stay in closed areas and viruses infect them through the gutsy air. Some symptoms include clogged nose, headache, body pain and fever.

Recently, the Philippines has been bombarded by the deadly virus that attack the immune system and eye glands of people—the Newcastle disease.

It is a contagious disease from domestic and wild birds identified The thoughts on diseases

It may have not been proven, yet it remains a heated buzz as to why certain diseases occur throughout the years. At this point, preventive measures fluctuated from those people who believe that diseases are punishment for the sins of humanity from God. On the other hand, it is scientifically stated by scientists that diseases are caused by viruses. If you’ll mention its upsurge throughout the century, you will know that it does not stop to develop over the years.

Perhaps, you may have asked yourself how diseases breed actively and get curious about it but realized to give attention to your health first before asking anything else. You are perhaps overshadowed and consumed by the negative aspect of your curiosity, aren’t you?

Just because you haven’t noticed something wrong in your body, it does not mean that you would not be conscious with health issues. Remember that diseases do not have rest days.

So, be ready and avoid getting sick.

youth who might be exposed to illegal drugs if it is not eradicated as soon as possible.

“So kon magmalampuson ning operation nila, makuhaan ning mga [illegal drug] users ug malimpyo ang lugar. Dako ang possibility nga malimpyo ang atong community ug di pud makasuhid ang mga

bata,” he said.

In an interview with Visayan Daily Star, former Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NORPPO) Director Senior Supt. Harris Fama disclosed 2,456 drug personalities surrendered which include 475 from Guihulngan City Police

Station (CPS); 467 from Sibulan Police Station (PS); 241 from Tanjay; 165 from San Jose PS; 154 from Bais CPS; 146 from Dauin PS; 145 from Amlan PS; 129 from Bayawan CPS;6 from Canlaon CPS; 60 surrendered from Vallehermoso; 23 from La Libertad; 3 from Jimalalud;

65 from Tayasan PS; 32 from Ayungon; 39 from Bindoy; 19 from Manjuyod; 39 from Mabinay; 16 from Pamplona; 47 from Dumaguete;8 from Valencia PS; 7 from Bacong PS; 59 from Zamboanguita PS; 13 from Siaton PS; 42 from Sta Catalina PS and 56 from Basay PS.

of mind.

With a calm youthful face, no one might ever think that this 20-year-old guy had done a lot of sideline jobs to earn money and help sustain his family for three years after he stopped schooling.

Originally from Valencia, then Dumaguete City, and living as the second eldest sibling among the five of them, Roland Udtohan aims success for him and his family by finishing BS Industrial Technology, Major in Electronics Technology.

He thought that he could go straight to college but realized that his parents could only support his older brother due to financial problems. “Dili ko ganahan

na maparehas sa uban na wala’y trabaho,” shared Roland, who never lost hope in achieving his goals.

He helped build an apartment in his neighborhood by shouldering sacks of gravel and mixed cement at 16, straining himself for two months. Then, he shifted to another work by painting the same apartment for six months. Later on, he was accepted as a houseboy and spent another three months of doing all house chores and various errands for his boss.

“Nakabalo pud ko og welding as a high school student,” he recalled. Roland also experienced connecting steels and metals for a living to financially support

himself and his family as he wears his welding helmet.

The hardest struggle that he ever faced was being a garbage collector. Roland would climb on and off the truck, holding wastes and breathing the foul smell for at least a year. “Kanang bisag mag-ulan, magtrabaho gud ka ana and kanang mga baho [nga butang], magunitan gyud nako,” he smiled, reminiscing his hardships as a garbage collector. “Pinakalisod gud ni nga trabaho, pero gikaya ra nako.”

With silent prayers and hard work, Roland considers his three years of being out-of-school to be worthy.

Supported by his parents and older brother, he enrolled

in the first semester of academic year 2015-2016 with the use of his saved earnings; after striving for high grades, he became an LGU Valencia scholar.

Presently, he is a member of the KABILIN Choir.

All that is left now is to reach the finish line and uplift the family along with his older brother.

“Maningkamot ra gud kong mahuman ko para maka trabaho ko og tarong,” Roland claimed.

Alarms ring and it is time for the next class to occur. Ragged and aged shoes push him up. He walks inside his college building. He pauses for a while and gasps. Roland savors his peace of mind.

You find yourself sitting in a comfy area, chilling like a happy-go-lucky student. It’s nice to relax and cover yourself with a cool fuzzy blanket because of the pleasant weather. But, learn to set attention to your body,

because this is also the time when sicknesses could occur at any minute.

Preventing yourself from doing the things that are considered out-of-the-way for a healthy plan is totally out of line.

You probably have your own business to focus and projects to finish, yet you also have your health priorities. It may be hard to pay much attention to your health, but it can be pretty simple if you know how to appreciate little changes on your schedule.

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BACKPAGE

NEWSBITS SGDC-1 prexy assures TVs are functional Operational and functional, the Student Government of Dumageute City (SGDC) 1 President Remart Dadan revealed the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions (TVs) will be used to disseminate information better this semester.

Dadan said the TVs were not out-of-order but just not used. “It is not true nga guba siya.”

For the previous academic school year, the TVs were said to be not functioning and its repair was “not the priority of the student government.”

Former SGDC 1 President Vince Anthony Villanueva said he asked the university technicians to repair it but, “the screen will just continue to turn blue.”

However, Dadan confirmed with the aid of university technicians the TVs were never broken.

“Karon sa akong term, ato na gyud ning gamiton kay mas maka-disseminate man tag information if TV ang gamiton,” Dadan assured.

Hence, the LCD TVs was a 2014 SGDC 1 project intended for wider information dissemination and advertisement in the Main Campus 1.

NORSU buildings lack occupancy permits Buildings and Grounds Director Julius Ausejo disclosed in an interview with The NORSUnian (TN) that Main Campus I and Main Campus II lack the required occupancy and building permits.

“It all started with Dr. Sojor’s time, nagtuo man gud siya nga okay ra kay government to government, dili magkaproblema,” he said. Legally, Ausejo relates, stated, “Sa tinud-anay, this is against the Building Code of the Philippines.”

Building Code of the Philippines, otherwise known as Republic Act 6541, states, private and public buildings should conform to the necessary legalities which include securing legal papers such as occupancy and building permits.

“Dili paman gud siya [the permits] ma-process dayon…

Daghan man gud kaayong violations sa fire department nga kinahanglan pang ma-settle,” he clarified.

These violations include the lack of fire exits and extinguishers.

Also, he revealed the possibility of Norsunians, including the staff and faculty members, to be asked to leave the university premises.

However, Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development (VP-APD) Noel Marjon Yasi said occupying the university is already mandated by the law. “Kon ila tang papahawaon, kinahanglan pang moagis korte,” he assured.

Yasi cited, “naa naman tay deed of donation and we’re now working on the titling of the land.”

Ausejo and Yasi guaranteed they are already working on securing the building permits.

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FSG to propose GAA plan Larry Villarin

F e d e r at i o n o f St u de n t G over nments (FSG) body will propose to the Board of Regents (BOR) a General Appropriation Act (GAA) for effective budget approval for the activities intended for academic school year 2016-2017.

GAA is a proposed budget plan which consists of the calendar of activities for the whole school year stipulated with the appropriate budget in a specific event.

FSG President Remart Dadan said the GAA enables student leaders to project any coming activity and check the sufficiency of its allocated budget.

“If walay GAA man gud, if you make a resolution near to the event, lisod kaayo, cramming. May man ng GAA kay ma-budgeted tanang event.

And then, you can have the supplemental budget if in case

kulang siya….di naka maglisod for another resolution or for another approval kay you have the GAA, all you need to do is to make the activity design,” he said.

Also, he said the GAA presents the breakdown of all transactions within the student government including the FSG, House of Representatives, and local government units for fast approval by the BOR prior to the event.

As presented in Article V, Section 18 of the legislative department of FSG constitution, “The form, content, manner of preparation of the budget shall be prescribed by the law. The general appropriations bill shall be based on the budget recommended by the NORSUCS G [ C a m p u s S t u d e n t Government] President.”

Furthermore, Article V, Section 19 of the legislative department of FSG constitution states, “No money shall be paid out of the NORSU Student

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said there was a problem that urged the Board of Regents (BOR) to stop the immediate production of the yearbook.

“That was November 2014 and the new BAC couldn’t proceed with the said resolution because there was no legal basis for us to conduct procurement,” Lacuesta stated that they have secured a Declaration of Failure of Bidding coming from the BOR. However, BOR was not able to act immediately regarding the July 2015 draft resolution and send a request to Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development (VPAPD) Noel Marjon Yasi.

Lacuesta also said that they were busy with the selection of the next university president wherein she had taken part of.

Following the resolution m a d e by BAC , L a c u e st a requested the new university president, Dr. Joel Limson to act on and sign on the papers

declaring the Failure of Bidding since he has the authority to act on projects with budget below P5M without the BOR approval.

However, BAC member Mark Asentista stated that the production of the yearbook is still pending since they have not awarded it yet to any printing press and is still waiting for the Notice of Awards duly signed

by Dr. Limson.

With regard to the 2016 yearbook, Lacuesta denied any knowledge since former Federation of Student Governments(FSG) President Vince Anthony Villanueva was the one who collected the P900 fee.

The Pylon, the official yearbook of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) was abolished due to the suspension of the collection of its fees made by the NORSU BOR as stated in Resolution No. 51, series of 2015.

Government Fund of NORSUCSG except in pursuance of an appropriation made by law and manifested by NORSUCSG resolution. All money collection on any collection levied for special purpose shall be treated as a special fund and paid out of such purpose only.”

A l o n g w i t h i mpl e me nt at i on of G AA are the constitutional considerations needed to take account, specifically plans and rules that abide in accordance to the budget for a certain activity.

According to the Chairman on C ommittee and Appropriation Princess

Angel Bebero, GAA was not implemented before, since there is no formal proceeding regarding this, that’s why they are setting their goal for GAA to be approved.

Citing their goal, “Hopefully maaprobahan jud siya og magkasinabot mi sa tanang committee kay dili raman mi maka stand-alone kon kami rapoy maningkamot ana,” Bebero said.

As of t he remaining balance of the FSG fund, Bebero disclosed, “Ang giingon ni Dadan almost Php900,000 nalang tung nabilin from Php2,000,000, kuhaan pa sa mga scholarship sa federation.”

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a component of a broader, well-planned prevention, intervention plan, and treatment program, with the objective of reducing students’ substance use.

Another point on the negative side regarding drug test for all students, this violates the students’ rights against self-incrimination and unlawful searches and seizures, and the right to be protected in his person, presumption of innocence and correspondence.

In contrary to this, in a legal blog, Atty. Gerry Galacio posted the use of prohibited drugs in the Philippines threaten “the

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well-being of the people, particularly the youth and school children who usually end up as victims,” and until a more effective method is done, random student drug testing in tertiary schools “may even be necessary if the safety and interest of the student population, doubtless a legitimate concern of the government, are to be promoted and protected.”

From these points discussed, do you think this initiative could reduce, if not eradicate, the possibilities of substance abuse in our country or not? Norsunians, are you willing to submit yourself for drug testing?.