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Norsunians: be active By John Dave V. Laturnas and Francis Ivan G. Ho
“B e a c t i v e” wa s the challenging remark of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano during his Presyo Trabaho Kita (PTK) program forum with NORSU stakeholders, Monday, July 14 at the University Sports and Cultural Complex. The senator addressed in his message the faulty system of the Philippine industries wherein small and micro-income sources are being neglected and that more or less ten dominant families, as for example, rule the whole business industry in the Philippines. “Ayon sa ilang mga American researchers, our country is the most mineralized, we have the most beautiful beaches, beautiful islands at ang mga Pilipino ay may galing at talino,” Cayetano said. He continued it is the choice of the country’s stakeholders that will determine the progress of the country denoting the importance of the people and the kind of government ruling the state. Cayetano said that the Philippines is Metro Manila Centric. He shared about the unfair allocation of budgets from the national to local levels. “Alam nyo ba
Senator Cayetano asks Norsunians to raise their hands if they have questions regarding politics during Presyo Trabaho Kita (PTK) program forum. (Photo by Kendrex B. Pael)
kung magkano ang napupunta sa Negros Oriental from the national budget? Only 30% goes to the provinces outside Metro Manila and the other 70% goes to Metro Manila,” he said. After mentioning the common problems in the country, Cayetano then reiterated his challenge to the audience, to be active. “Sino ba ako para maging senador? Maging congressman? Maging mayor? Noong high school pa ako, muntik na akung ma-drop
dahil palagi akung lumiliban at mas pinapahalagahan ang mga parties,” Cayetano shared.“Ngunit naging senador ako, kaya hindi natin alam na ilan sa inyo ay magiging senador, congressman, o mga mayor sa hinaharap.” Cayetano added, “Dapat may pangarap kayo! Huwag ng bukas, ngayon na!” Norsunians ask about politics During the open forum, a Mass Sen. Cayetano... page 3
By Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino
Learning would be more exciting for the geology students after their department b o u g h t t h re e n e w p o l a r i z i n g microscopes which were all set up in the university, July 11. Geology Department Chair Eduardo Iso and UP-Manila Geology associate professor Maria Ines Rosana Tarriela did the setting up of the new microscopes. According to Iso, it is a big advantage considering that their program [Geology] will be having its accreditation this month. He said the microscopes cost almost half a million pesos which was taken from the fund of the university. “Each [microscope] costs P160, 000 and we bought three units which cost P 480, 000,” he said. Moreover, some UP Geology experts showed rock samples and conducted sessions on Petrography, Optical Mineralogy, Economic Geology, Geophysics and Structural Geology to the junior and senior Geology students. Also, UP professors trained the students in using petrographic microscope. May Rogele Abonado, a third year Geology student said even in the first hour of listening to the lectures of the UP representatives, they already have learned a lot. “If ingani ang klase sa teaching sa Geology department, mu-grow pa jud mi as competitive Geology students.” Princess Ann Ruales, another
Geology student, commended the way the UP representatives taught them. “Advantage pud nga naa na mi mga microscopes kung magklase mi ug nakatabang ang UP namo,” she added. For Al Remuel Tubongbanua, a member of the documentation committee of the Geology Student Society, acquiring such equipment is of great help to them especially that they are aiming for more knowledge and learnings in their
Dr. Tarriela, an associate Geology professor in UP-Manila, assembles one of the new polarizing microscopes of the Geology department. (Kim Eden Felize Belnas)
Autism Society CEd to construct 8 lab classrooms conducts seminar By Joanne P. Ferrolino
By Maria Dominique Ferrolino
Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) expands the advocacy of Special Education through a seminar-workshop held in the College of Education, July 5. The event was graced by the speaker, Maria Lizetta Manago, the President of ASP Dumaguete City Chapter who gave a lecture addressing the behavioral management of children with special needs particularly those with autism. One of the things that Manago discussed was about the early detection through keen and series of observations. As part of the discussion, handouts were distributed and demonstrations were conducted on how to do interventions. “There’s always hope in our children,” Manago said, believing that the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can bring positive change to the behavior of a child. S P E d Yo u t h A d v o c a t e s Adviser Eugene Calingacion shared a thought in relevance
to the seminar conducted, she said, “For a teacher, unless you achieve the desired behavior in the classroom, you will never succeed.” “Chada kay makalearn ka unsaon paghandle sa bata with autism in a one-on-one intervention. Ni-share pud ang speaker sa iyang experiences kabahin sa iyang anak with autism,” a special education student, Edmund Atay Jr., said. For a sophomore Education student John Mark Tolomea, the seminar was informative and was an eye-opener to him. “Mas ni-wide akong paglantaw sa mga tawong naay autism,” he said. Furthermore, Christy Alvarez, a guest from Silliman University, was thankful for the seminar workshop. “This could help me in my field as a guidance counselor,” she said. Aside from NORSU, some students and teachers from Pamplona Paidos Learning Center, Foundation University, Silliman University and Dipolog Autism Society... page 4
In its aim to produce better educators, the College of Education (CEd) has planned to establish a two-storey building comprised of eight laboratory classrooms, costing Php 10 million. In the construction plan designed by University Engineer Serester Tuballa, the building will be located in the present CEd lounge. There will be four classrooms on each floor of
the planned building. CEd Dean Libertine de Guzman said the first floor will be used by the Elementary Education students and the second floor will be utilized by the Secondary Education and Industrial Education students. Aside from using the classrooms in practice teaching, it could also be used as venue for simulation and recreation. Moreover, the proposed budget
for the building, according to de Guzman, is Php 10 million and is still waiting for the approval of the Board of Regents (BOR). “There was already a budget but the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) of the university hasn’t been approved by the Board of Regents. That’s why there’s no move for now in all aspects in the university,” de Guzman said. CEd to construct... page 3
Change for good! Current CEd lounge that is soon to be renovated into a useful two-storey laboratory building. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)
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July 21 - 27, 2014
Vol.XXXII Issue No. 8
Vol.XXXII Issue No. 8
July 21 - 27, 2014
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A Genuine Service In our very own institution, Negros Oriental State University, there is someone who serves NORSU not for the sake of earning but for the desire of helping and sharing his expertise. He is Ricardo Hernandez, an American teacher who came from San Antonio Texas, United States of America and sailed a journey destined to come here in the Philippines. We may call it a blessing in disguise, but our university is fortunate to have someone who freely offers his skills and profession without having anything in return. Hernandez is an educator by profession for almost 30 years. He had been teaching Special Education and Early Childhood Education for 12 years. He also served as an assistant school principal for 18 years. Currently, Hernandez is teaching in one of the subjects of the College of Education. And before serving NORSU, he had also been teaching voluntarily to some educational institutions in Thailand. Such case is a good model for everyone. A noble example that ought to be followed most especially by individuals who are in the profession of providing services. Like for instance, to the personnel and workers of this university, those who are just enjoying the reward but do not even take the initiative to carry their job properly and efficiently. This is not to pinpoint nor throw stone to someone else. However, if the things stated hit and describe you, now is the best time for you to change that principle. You deserve a chance. A chance to genuinely share and return even a little part of the gift bequeathed to you by the One above. This is also an opportune time for you to be thankful and be contented with all the things you have. Don’t let any reward or material swallow your own self. Remember, self-worth is not measured on how many treasures you have saved in this world; it’s the goodness and kindness you have sacrificed and worked for others.
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Such a bane! It was late at night. I withdrew using my ATM card from a machine on the neighborhood. I only had few savings left in my account, so I decided to withdraw a little. When I was on the process of withdrawing, texts on the screen of the machine appeared saying that the transaction was successful and later on, it released my card. But, no money was released! I waited for few minutes and seriously, nothing really went out. Good thing there was another ATM machine, just few meters beside it. So, I decided to check my account balance and to my surprise, it has been deducted. I went back to that stubborn machine and exasperatingly hit the portion where it releases money. I looked for the guard. But no one was around. “What kind of bank is this? No tight security!” I exclaimed. I marched back towards our boarding house. Without any money, obviously! Such incident reminded me of one of the alarming issues lately, the ATM skimming. I remembered a worst ATM skimming case that was reported by ABS-CBN. It was when Dr. Miriam Bacud, a professor from Centro
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Unity or diversity? We’ve been used to hearing the cliché ‘unity in diversity’ especially that our country is being themed that way. We, Filipinos, are united despite the different aspects that try to hinder our unity. Christians’ cultures are different from those of Muslims’. The regional dialects differ in vocabulary. Unfortunates’ way of living diverse too far from that of the fortunate ones. These only proved that differences don’t matter when it comes to the oneness of a country. Here in the premises of our Alma Mater, diversity also reigns given the fact that students were raised from different types of community which practice different cultures. Aside from this, the division of the colleges and departments can also be considered a factor that builds diversity and tries to hinder our unity. This can be seen and observed through the ‘strategic’ moves that each college administration has been implementing. For instance, we can obviously notice that almost all of the college student governments have come up
Escolar University, lost more than a half million pesos of her savings in her ATM account way back 2013. In the report, Professor Bacud said she rarely uses her ATM card and that she always uses her passbook in her transactions with the bank. Upon further investigation, bank employees realized that her total balance was only Php 800 from the original Php 500,000. Apparently, they said someone has been withdrawing money from her account since March 16 with as much as Php 40,000 in just one transaction. The same year, when the said incident occurred, Philippines has recorded Php 220 million lost money due to ATM theft. Well, if you really examine, the experience I had was not really a case of ATM skimming. Perhaps, the machine was defective. But, what if it happens to you too? Considering that you withdrew a big amount of money for allowance, for an urgent project, or worst, for a hospital bill of someone who’s dying? What shall you do? Of course, as someone who is in great need of money, I immediately reported the incident to the bank on the following day. I narrated everything and answered the standard liability questions. I really thought that my money would be refunded after they have assured to call me. But it has been a week, and I did not get any call from them. Seems hopeless yet I do not care anymore! As long as I know in myself that what I have reported was nothing but the the truth. I am actually dismayed considering that I opened an ATM account so that it would be easier for me to get the allowance deposited by my parents. But due to what happened, I am no longer sure if I could still entrust my money using my ATM card. To all banks out there, if by chance you got to read this column, the money we have is not easily acquired, most of it are fruits of the hardworks of our parents. As your customers, if you really want us to count on you, then you should guarantee security in our bank accounts. with the conclusion of having college lanyards or ID sling as others prefer to call it. Perhaps, they did such in order for their colleges or departments to be distinctively identified from one another. However, considering this, some questions run into my snooping mind and maybe same is true with other concerned Norsunians. Is that really a necessity for their colleges? Are there no other more important projects to be implemented? If we are to look back, it is the Pharmacy department which first implemented such in NORSU aside from some student organizations. If I’m not mistaken, the faculty and students of the said department have come up with this because their organization is applying to be a member of a national association for junior pharmacists. Well, we can say that this is quite reasonable for them to acquire lanyards. Nevertheless, if there comes a time that all colleges will require lanyard for their student-subordinates, what will happen to our very own institution? Surely, our previous lanyards which clearly represent NORSU will be taken off. Others might just throw it away. And maybe, some students will enjoy having their new lanyards because they cannot be easily recognized as students of NORSU when they are outside the university premises. How can we be united if even the only thing that made us distinguish from other schools will be removed? How can we be united if we are not proud of where we’re from? To our dearest honorable officers in their seats, you are not playing, right? Just a piece of reminder, please focus and consider the things that need to be prioritized. Please don’t make use of students’ money for display-purposed projects only. And another thing, I hope you don’t mind, please don’t let the students look like wearing ‘banderitas’ around their necks! Norsunians, let your voices be heard! For your complaints and suggestions, just feel free to share it with me through my e-mail arieldizon8@gmail.com.
As my thoughts drift years back at the time of my childhood, I remember myself as an inquisitive type just as normal little kids usually are. I was a 4-year-old kiddie back then or maybe 5. Why can I see things except for my own figure? Why am I here? Why am I thinking this way? These are just few of my simple yet sharp questions before. “Wake up,” Mom said. “We shouldn’t be late for the Eucharistic mass.” I woke up pissed for it was still 4:00am. I bet the freezing water isn’t friendly. When we arrived at an unfamiliar place, I felt alienated. Grannies with their serious, wrinkled faces were holding a string of beads, murmuring. Some stooped just in front of a carved figure of a man whom was crucified. Minutes later, I found out that I am a Christian…that Roman Catholic is my religion. Well, kids really have this instinct for being good imitators which is self-evident. That the Muslims demand respect which would prevent criticisms, insults and discrimination and that Christians demand respect just as the same way around. I, as a Roman Catholic, would probably be on Christianity. Religious belief sits to the contest of reason and believers are experiencing their beliefs with unquestionable stories of faith. Now, I’m a first year college student. Bullies, campus geeks, to which organization to be in, new faces and ambiance—these are the things that’s lingering in my mind during the first week of classes. Maya, a friend of mine, introduced me to Youth Alive Student Ministry. I was stunned for this Born-Again, 17-yearold freshman student has this undying faith to her Almighty God. On June 19, she invited me to join their fellowship at Maranatha Church. “Hey, hurry!” said Maya. “We shouldn’t be late for the fellowship.” I hurriedly dressed up, combed my hair, grabbed my bag and went downstairs. When we arrived at the place, all seemed calm. They were all paying attention to this nice preacher, falling in love with those words which give courage, love and respect for all. But…But…This place. It’s freaking me out! This place once full of calmness turned to something scary. It’s like horror, I guess. Most were shouting–they were uttering words which I can’t understand. Whoa…It’s like Latin; one was It’s Faith... page 3
Beyond the realm of the real world, another reigning tower of non-drastically emotional power has bloomed. Scenes of sentiments that attract the masses have spread out in a very fast pace—slowly turning into a plague of influence—killing somehow the nature of traditional Filipinos when it comes to drama. Coming in is the reign of Korean series. Pinoy drama and Korean act intersect Filipinos deeply follow every night the stories of our very own melodramatic TV series Ikaw Lamang. The love story depicts two heart bound lovers whose gates are tested by time and standard societal levels. Well, as usual, this highlights the fights against all odds like blah blah blah. But admit it, such drama got into our nerves like we can all feel their emotions and we can relate to any scene of the show. Come on! Who would not like to watch ‘teleseryes’ with properly depicting characters and appealing situations that tackle the common adversary one might or has already encountered? Tell you what! We, Filipinos, are just too emotional that tears just fell down on our cheeks as we got hooked up to one, or yell as the most evil character wins the war. You might as well even imagine yourself acting like in the real soap opera! Conversely, Filipinos don’t just limit their idolizations. And so, media had contributed another culture. Alas! Here comes the Korean drama. Who would not recognize that familiar cutie guy who basically is an alien who fell in love with a clumsy self-proclaimed actress? Yes! It was ‘My Love from the Star’. The boosting TV succession is a combo of comedy, romance, suspense and science fiction that tells the love story between two individuals that were not supposed to be suitable for each other yet ended up the other way around. Unusual, isn’t it? But they just did the right mixture of plot twisting, making the whole set perfect for the taste of Filipinos. If only Filipinos are not that emotional.
Union of diverse grounds So much for that, both Pinoy and Korean dramas spit interesting plots that viewers did not even dare to guess correctly what happen next, like a twist from the common teleserye viewers have watched before. Possibly, it exposes “abangan bukas,” but dare you, are you sure that your instincts will be the next occurrences of the story? Perhaps few of it answers. So learn to love it before regrets of missing the scene banes you. It’s very frightening that through media we’ve adapted new cultures. Stories that Koreans revealed are different from ours yet we also produce fictions uncommon to them. Haven’t you thought about it? Both countries illustrated unique concepts. But the point now is why do most of us love their notions? Basically because the story is wisely manipulated, hence, leading viewers to ask for more and most of the time you can foresee twist is coming. ABS-CBN news blurted that the series of the ‘Pangako Sa Iyo’ which is a pure Philippine drama was rated second in overall local and foreign programs aired on China. Guess what, it captures other Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and even in Africa. If others can impress us, we, as well, can do the same to others. Hence, the fiction itself is not just focusing of what is literally happening everyday but also the tactics of how to surpass such problem is painted. We could as well say that realistic justifications make it more vivid—perhaps more true. Like depicting life back in the years of agonies and social discriminations. Korean drama unfolds cute series upon captivating the Filipinos sentiment. Let’s turn around and uphold compliments in your foreign drama. Yes, indeed it was worth remembering. Most especially that we’ve packed lots of lessons from it. And also, we’ve garnered few of their cultures. Seems like we’re able to tour around Korea by watching it. Beyond that, let’s flashback the indulgence. Ok. Your favorite K-drama “My Love from the Star” cages your feeling THE REIGN OF... page 4
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Questing Everything
Dear TN,
I’ve been living at my Lola’s house for almost seven years. Every mistake that I do means a lot of “pamoyboy” from her. She gets angry and would always nag at me every time I need something from her like fees for my project. The treatment that I’m suffering from my Lola is opposite to that of my cousins. She would almost give everything that they want without saying anything. It’s unfair, right? Should I leave her alone or will I just ignore it? Thanks. -Ms. Lhen’z You’ve been living in your Lola’s house for almost 7 years and you’ve survived this long, don’t give up now! You gave no reason why she’s acting like that towards you. Try to reminisce the past and find its root if you’re puzzled. There’s a case wherein the one who’s given full attention and discipline by an adult is the favorite. Consider the remaining years of her existence. Maybe she only wants the best for you. Just keep on being optimistic towards her and study harder in order for your Lola to appreciate the things you’ve done for her. Patience is all you need. And don’t compare yourself to your cousins or to others. Start thinking independently for your maturity, but you don’t have to live away from them. Always remember, be good and pray to God for guidance. SEN. cayetano... from page 1
Communication student, Cesar Bitong, asked Cayetano “Are you the next presidential candidate?” The senator answered “I don’t know” and continued that he is not sure if President Benigno Aquino III would endorse him for the presidential position. “Sino ako para tumakbo na presidente sa isang bansa?” he added. Another Mass Comm student, Israel Celo, asked if the senator’s visit in NORSU is a politically affiliated event. Cayetano replied
During this rainy season, Norsunians are surely experiencing a hard time passing along the damp pathways of the campus. Surely one finds it hard to jump from one area to another just to prevent theirselves from getting wet. What can Norsunians say about this? According to a second year Geology student, Marlowie Ageas, passing along the damp pathways of the university is a big hassle to him. Hannah Mae Sagaral, a BS Business Administration (BSBA) student, cited an inconvenient experience she had, “I was wearing doll shoes and when I enter the school, luod kaayo kay dili biya limpyo ang tubig. Nya naa puy uban na usa ra gyud ang [pair of] doll shoes, unsaon naman lamang pagka-ugma napud? Luoy kaayo.” Meanwhile, another BSBA student, Jomar Alpuerto, believes that having those flooded pathways
the 2016 elections are still two years away and it is too early to start campaigning. In addition, he clarified that his media propaganda is not for promotion, instead, it is an encouragement for students to support somebody whom they believe in. “If hindi kayo sang-ayon sa akin, then support someone who does,” he said. The PTK program forum of Senator Cayetano was part of his six-day visit in the Visayas regions.
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Sought for her reaction on the need of laboratory school, de Guzman said, “We cannot do that because that’s not based on the charter anymore.” She added, “The Republic Act 9299 does not spell out for a lab school but we can have the laboratory classrooms for our students.” A second year Education student, Zaiah Dion Alcosero, said the laboratory rooms would be beneficial to them. “Since we lack classrooms in conducting classes, it would be very great to have a two-storey building
cause the students to be late in class. “Since the students don’t want their shoes to get wet, it takes longer time for us to cross the damp pathways,” he said. Freshman BS Industrial Technology (BSIT) student, Joe Mari Ebo, suggested that the administration should focus more with those problems that are currently existing. Ebo was referring to the pathways that were prone to floods during rainy seasons. Like Ebo, Edwin Paul, a second year BSIT suggested, “Dapat naay tulay-tulay misag gamay kay para dili mabasa ang sapatos nako kay gubaon na daan ni.” This is just one of those several problems in NORSU that need proper attention. Students have already expressed their side. Now is the time for the concerned office to explain theirs.— By Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya for classroom laboratory because that will be a venue for collaborative learning for us practicing teachers to become fully equipped when we will be going to the field,” she said. On the other hand, Clinton Dayot, a sophomore Secondary Education student, disagreed with the construction of the new building. Dayot opined it is not the right time for CEd to replace the college lounge since according to him, “CEd is still facing some issues.”
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Vol.XXXII Issue No. 8
American teaches CEd SGDC-I to create studentssocial dimensions scholarship contracts Ricardo Hernandez, a retired American teacher, has volunteered to teach students of College of Education (CEd) without any financial compensation from the university.
Hernandez is a resident of San Antonio, Texas, USA. He has been an educator for 30 years in the field of Special Education (SPED) and Early Childhood Education (ECE). He also served as an assistant school principal for 18 years. In the current semester, Hernandez renders six hours a week in teaching those students taking up Social Dimensions of Education, one of the subjects in CEd. The foreign teacher said teaching voluntarily is a way for him to impart his knowledge and expertise of being an educator for three decades. He added it is an opportunity for him to learn the Filipino cultures. Sought for his desire of teaching
the students without any compensation, Hernandez said, “This is my way of helping people.” Moreover, Hernandez shared teaching Norsunians is a nice experience to him. He believes that students in NORSU are great and curious and that he expects them to become thinkers, users, producers and consumers of education. Hernandez will be spending one year of teaching in NORSU and if given a chance, he said he wanted to teach SPED and ECE subjects. Aside from NORSU, Hernandez has been a volunteer teacher in a high school and university in Thailand for the past three years. Junalyn Tacaldo, a sophomore Education student, said she is thankful because it is an advantage for NORSU to have Hernadez knowing that he is serving for free. Likewise, a junior Education student, Jonah Mavel Velez, commended the dedication of the foreign teacher. “I
Hernandez. (Photo by Kim Eden Felize Belnas)
am very happy because even if he has no salary, his effort and time can tell how he is so dedicated to the profession he is into and he is very approachable,” she said.—By Niña Marie T. Pino
8 CEA faculty attend CDIO seminar
Participants of the CDIO seminar include Engr. Telesforo Aba, Engr. Gwyn Balolong, Engr. Irismay Jumawan, Engr. Josef Vill Villanueva, Engr. Kristian Alvin Ada, Engr. Elijan Serate and Engr. Gil Tuban (left-right). Another participant (not in photo) is the University Engineer Jose Serester Tuballa (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)
Ei g h t fa c u lt y members of the Negros Oriental State University College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) attended a seminar on the Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate (CDIO) Initiative on June 16-20 at the Philippine Normal University. CDIO is an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers. The framework provides the participants with an education stressing engineering fundamentals set in the context of CDIO real-world systems and products. According to CEA Dean Josef Vill Villanueva, the said seminar comprised series of trainings which tackled about conceiving ideas in coming up with a design and It’s Faith... page 3
shaking as if charged with 220V. A girl fell on the ground with closed eyes, laughing just like that of a 3-year-old kid! I wanted to escape from this but something’s stopping me. Wait, why am I scared? This is a Christian Church. This isn’t horror, right? Soon, the crowd stopped. It’s like the things which I considered unusual are things worth for them. It was past 10:30 pm when we arrived at the boarding house. I Autism Society... from page 1
City also graced the event. ASP is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of persons with autism spectrum disorder. It has also been in the forefront of providing services and training to families living with autism.
implementing it in order to operate. Together with Villanueva in the five-day seminar were Engineers, Gil Tuban, Telesforo Aba, Irismay Jumawan, Kristian Alvin Ada, Jose Serester Tuballa, Gwyn Balolong and Elijah Serate who are all part of the teaching staff of CEA. Aba, said the mission and objectives of the seminar were challenging in their part because the participants needed to meet the requirements in order to come up with the mission, goals and objectives of CDIO. Engr. Aba cited the most common problem they encounter in obtaining, applying and implementing the program was the equipment. “We don’t have the equipment and laboratories. We also need more v v told her about my reactions but she just laughed at it. She told me about the term “slain” which means the physical body is unconscious for the spirit is overpowering it. I also learned about the term “speakingtongues.” She said that when an individual is speaking an unusual language, her body is baptized by the Holy Spirit. Yes. Science explains everything about this world but it can never give values like religion is offering. It tells
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alone. Why? Simply because you upgrade the guts to have the characters imparted in your being by having their photos printed or stalking them via Mr. Google or Ms. Facebook. Well, we’re not new with those matters. In fact we’re immune to that! Media had gone far and had
trainings for the faculty in order to upgrade the level of information, for faculty development,” he said. Aba added, “CDIO is achieving to meet the standard set by international organization such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Washington Accord, specifically for engineering. If the CDIO will be pushed through, we can ensure that our graduates will be globally competitive and we can look forward to come up and become competitive not just in local but also internationally.” Engr. Serate stated that “Mas daghan silang learning experience. It also encourages creativity of the students and inventiveness sa ilang kaugalingon. I-train sila na mahimong creative and mu-come out ang ilang ideas.” Engr. Tuban, another faculty, said the seminar aimed to improve the educational system in the field of engineering. Tuban also said in order to implement CDIO in our university, the sufficient laboratory equipment should be provided. The event was initiated by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and was supported by the Temasek Foundation, a nongovernment organization from Singapore. The lecturers during the event were the engineers from Singapore Polytechnic Institute. — By Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya and Nova Mae Lecira about us, having 46-chromosomes from our parents but it can never teach us about having a value system. There’s no religion that can save us. It’s faith. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”Hebrews 11:1 Ceije Sah is new in Dumaguete. She’s one of the newbies and considered herself as TN’s bunso since she was born on 1998.
caught our attentions. We put efforts to watch our favorite stars. However, we must assure that the series and class of drama we are viewing are of good influence to us and can’t ruin our beliefs in life since they are already part of us which can fulfill the satisfaction of our emotionally discontented being.
To legally organize the scholarship grants offered to its scholars, the Student Government of Dumaguete City-I (SGDC-I) will create a scholarship agreement upon the approval of the university administration. In an interview with SGDC-I President Rojan Talita, he said this will be the first time for the SGDC-I scholars to undergo scholarship agreement, which was first introduced in the SGDC-II. “Actually, we followed what the SGDC-II had with their scholars in which there should be a contract to have legal basis,” Talita said. The scholarship contract, according to Talita, states the policies and regulations for SG scholars to follow and comply. Among the regulations written in the contract are good moral character and unquestionable integrity that should be possessed by the scholars. In addition, the scholars must also get a grade of not less than 80 percent and should attend the general assembly every month. Included in the contract is the 20-hour service that a scholar must render every month. “The service must be at least 20 hours per month. This is for scholars to render free services in return of such scholarship privilege,” Talita explained. Furthermore, the contract also includes the different grounds for termination which comprises unexcused numbers of absences during meeting and related activities, membership of subversive organization, no availability of exhaustion funds, scholastic deficiency, changing of a course or dropping of any subject without approval of SG and NORSU CARE Center director. Other grounds for termination
of the said scholarship include the failure to take minimum load of 15 units, extension of the period for completion of course, falsification of official records, committing of any act of immorality and any form of misconduct, conviction of any crime by court/ justice or competent body, acceptance of any employment which may prejudice the scholastic performance and any act of discourtesy to any official or employee of NORSU. Talita said the scholarship contract will officially be implemented right after its resolution will be approved. “Right now we are still on the process of approving it to the administration, hopefully it will be approved,” he said. The SGDC-I this year has recorded a total of 115 scholars. Last school year, there were only 78 grantees. SG Scholars opined A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student Raymart Dadan said that “having a contract is better, so that other scholars and Student Assistants will be more responsible.” “Kay tungod naay uban [SG Scholars] disrespectful man jud and I even experienced nga one of my coscholar wala na kaila sa president sa SG, so mas maayo na nisya run para mas madisiplina ang mga scholars and be more responsible with their assigned works,” he said. Another SG Scholar, Orla Mae Duhaylungsod said she is contented with the scholarship agreement. “I was so privileged with the scholarship grant and hopefully many students can benefit the scholarship,” she added. “Lucky to have the scholarship and it’s nice to be with an agreement to clarify everything and for us to be guided as well,” another scholar, Beverly Cayabyab said.—By Dayanara G. Villalon and Joe Hannah R. Gargoles
Community News
2 dead fetuses found in Dgte alarms Norsunians S o m e N o r s u nian s w e r e alarmed after two dead fetuses were found in two barangays of Dumaguete City on the month of June.
Based on the reports of DYWC 801, a dead fetus was discovered by a garbage collector in the dumpsite of Barangay Candau-ay on June 22. The same incident was recorded on June 28 after a fetus placed in a shoe box was found dead by another garbage collector in an area along Barangay Daro. With the case in Daro, police report said Jaja Tinambakan, the witness, claimed that the mother of the fetus took abortion pills due to unwanted pregnancy and then later on placed the fetus in a shoe box wrapped inside a plastic. Meanwhile, the mother of the abandoned fetus who was not named for confidentiality said the fetus was not aborted but instead, it was miscarriaged. Daro Barangay Kagawad Rustico Lumacao revealed the mother of the abandoned fetus was a student of one of the universities in Dumaguete. Nikka Joselene Acop, a third year BS Hospitality Management student, said she pitied the innocent children that were aborted for they were not given the chance to live.
Third year education student, Lovely Mae Laque expressed her dismay on the said incident,“Lain kaayo kay bisag wala gi-abort ang baby [fetus], wala gihapon niya gitarong ug lubong.” For a fourth year BS Business Administration student, Rhonil Banayar, he believes that commiting abortion is against the law of God and the law of man. “Before unta sila nagbuhat ug bata, ila gi-consider ang consequences,” he said. Maypaz Catanus, a freshman BS Mechanical Engineering student opined, “I think that what the mother did was not right, because in one way or another, it is still considered killing.” On the other hand, Mary Joy Ceriales, an Education student, said, “Dili unta i-blame and baye ra kay binuhatan baya na nilang duha. Dapat responsible and laki ug baye kay wala untay mahitabo nga abortion kung responsible lang silang duha. Pwede ra man pud unta buhion nalang or ihatag sa relatives or sa DSWD and bata dili ilabay.” A blotter report has been recorded in the Dumaguete Police Station and the suspect will be facing appropriate charges against her.—By Everon Joy P. Catanus and Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino