The NORSUnian 23rd Issue 2014-2015

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 23

November 17 - 23, 2014

CARE director sits as OIC-VPAPD

By Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino and Niña Marie T. Pino

THROUGH BOARD OF Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 113 dated November 12, the Counselling, Assessment, Resource Enhancement (CARE) Center Director Noel Marjon Yasi assumes the vacant position as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) in the Office of the Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development (VPAPD).

Since VPAPD Peter Dayot now serves as the OIC for the Office of the University President, Yasi will temporarily handle the duties concerning administrative matters of the institution including the employees’ welfare and the administration of the university.

In an exclusive interview with TN, Yasi expressed his gratefulness and honor with the appointment. He said he is also open-minded to take the new responsibilities.

“I have been working in this institution since 1992 and I always treasured privacy and being discreet but now I shall be susceptible with public scrutiny,” he said.

Aside from that, Yasi is enthusiastic to learn the position as he already knew the weaknesses and strengths of the university.

He added he will be willing to impart what he could offer to the university.

“The objective here is the fairness and

integrity of the administration. What is supposed to be entitled to the employees, they shall enjoy it. It is for the betterment of the institution,” he stressed.

On his assumption as VPAPD, Yasi will still continue his directorship of the CARE Center.

According to NORSU System Officer-in-Charge Peter Dayot, he expects Yasi to be “fair, just, legal as well as moral to the laws and regulations of the university.”

Furthermore, Dayot said, “he (Yasi) will end as the VPAPD-OIC until further revoke.”

Dr. Yasi (Photo by: Kendrex B. Pael)

NORSU rep wins 2nd in prov’l PSQ ITO installs P490T Internet equipment

By Joanne P. Ferrolino and Hengie V. Jalando-on

GIVING ANOTHER PRIDE to NORSU is Hannah Cadusale, a Bachelor of Science in Geology student, after winning the second place d u r i n g t h e 2 3 rd e d i t i o n o f the Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) provincial elimination held at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Dumaguete City, November 10.

Cadusale represented NORSU in the provincial elimination together with Jesse Banta, another BS Geology student and Jeanette Piang, a BS Mathematics student competing with other contestants f r o m S i l l i m a n U n i v e r s i t y, STI Dumaguete, Foundation U n i v e r s i t y, A M A C o m p u t e r College Dumaguete, Negros Maritime College, Colegio de Sta. Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA), St. Paul University Dumaguete and Maxino College.

Representatives from Silliman University bagged the first and third spots.

Being the second placer of the provincial elimination, Cadusale was one of the three representatives of Negros Oriental to the PSQ regional level held at the Gaisano South Capitol, Cebu City on November 13.

According to coach of NORSU representatives, Normina Batucan, she is proud for NORSU to make it to the regional level.

“It was a close competition which we could be really proud of because one of our representatives qualify in the regional level,” she said.

During the regional level, Cadusale made it to the final round. However, representatives from the University of San Carlos (USC) managed to grab the championship title.

LSO president c r o w n e d QueenSize Mediterranean

By Hengie V. Jalando-on

N E G R O S O R I E N TA L S TAT E University Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management student and at the same time the president of the League of Student Organizations (LSO), Vince Anthony Villanueva, was crowned as QueenSize Mediterranean after competing for the 2 nd QueenSize of Cebu City 2014 on November 8.

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Villanueva (second from left) bags the award as QueenSize Mediterranean during the 2nd QueenSize of Cebu City 2014.

Batucan also said they had only prepared for five days relying on the Philippine S t a t i s t i c s A u t h o r i t y ’s ( P S A ) s u r v e y, s t a t i s t i c s b o o k s a n d research for possible questions.

“Atong representative [Cadusale] naay abilidad despite of short time preparation. If only they have given a longer time to prepare, possibly they could qualify it to the national level,” she said.

Cadusale said she has a prior knowledge on statistics during her high school years and that made her confident to qualify for the regional level.

The Philippine Statistics Quiz is an annual competition for first year college students which promotes the importance of statistics in development planning activities. It was spearheaded by the PSQ Steering Committee through the National Statistics Office (NSO).

By John Dave Laturnas

AS A REMEDY for slow and unstable Internet connection in NORSU, the Information Technology Office (ITO) has installed two sets of Internet equipment worth P490, 000 on November 13.

The two sets of CISCO Switch Internet hardware, ordered in the month of August, were delivered to NORSU on November 12 and installed the day after acquisition.

According to ITO Director Guilbert Nicanor Atillo, the new equipment was partially installed to upgrade the 15-year-old internet hardware of the university. Atillo added there will be more procurement of equipment needed in upgrading the hardware.

“The reason nganong dili stable ang Internet connection is because

daan na kayo ang Internet hardware.

With the new equipment, the connection will be stabilized,” he said.

To note, due to the delayed approval of the Annual Procurement Plan (APP) for calendar year 2014, the procurement of equipment necessary in upgrading the university Internet connectivity was also stopped. Thus, ITO, for the meantime, has made an alternative plan by processing procurement in chunks with amounts not exceeding P500, 000, and which will not require public bidding.

“If more than half of a million ang atong i-procure, mu-agi pa na ug public bidding and it will take time,” Atillo explained.

Moreover, Atillo said right after the equipment were fully installed, Norsunians could then enjoy a more stable internet connection through Wi-Fi.

LSO, senior BS Crim studes extend help to fire victims

By Dayanara G. Villalon

THE LEAGUE OF STUDENT Organizations (LSO) and some senior Bachelor of Science in Criminology (CCJE) students extended help to the family of one of the NORSU organization presidents, whose house was caught on fire last November 11 at Vallehermoso, Negros Occidental.

The victim was identified as Victor Bariga, a senior Bachelor of Science in Criminology student and the president of Regional Emergency Assistance Communication Team (REACT).

In an interview with TN, Bariga said he was in Dumaguete when the incident happened. He added that the fire struck at 3:00 a.m. while his whole family was asleep.

Of the five members, according to him, it was his father who was seriously ill. He suffered 2nd degree burn on his back but was immediately treated upon delivery in Canlaon District Hospital.

On November 12, during the LSO meeting spearheaded by President Vince Anthony Villanueva,

Monetary donation from some BS Crim studes. (Photo by Kendrex B. Pael)

organization presidents decided to give donations to the family of Bariga.

Villanueva shared the first batch of the donations such as the canned goods and some used clothing from the LSO were already delivered to the victims’

hometown. The second batch will be delivered afterwards as soon as all the donations will be submitted.

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The power to change Taking a glimpse of the recent happenings in the university, surely, we wouldn’t forget those allegations, antis, allies and most especially, the suspension of some higher echelons. Some had protested. Others remained blind. Yet, one thing is for sure—that everyone’s hoping for the betterment of NORSU. Now, we are experiencing transition in the administration.

Due to Dr. Peter Dayot’s assumption as Officer-in-Charge in the Office of the University President, the position as Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development (VPAPD) went vacant, thus, appointing Counselling, Assessment, Resource Enhancement (CARE) Center Director Noel Marjon Yasi on such position.

Through Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 113 released on November 12, Dr. Yasi shall now serve as the OIC for VPAPD whom is tasked to handle the administrative matters including the employees’ welfare.

Well, it is good to know that Dr. Yasi has welcomed the position with open arms and with enthusiasm. And considering that he has been working in the institution for 22 years, we think that it’s a good reward for him. Yet in return, he shall need to prove his worth.

Aside from the aforementioned, there are still more vacant positions. The admin as of the moment, is looking for deserving people who shall serve as new officers. For sure, in the coming days we will be seeing more new faces. But the big question is—are these new leaders willing to fight for what they had and will promise? You see! Like politicians, people in the higher ranks usually make big promises. Promises that wowed many people yet soon left them disappointed.

For some factor, we think it is the attitude of being coward that hinder them from pursuing their plans and promises. To think, they are even placed in such positions because the highest policy making body of NORSU which is the BOR, trusts them and thinks that they can bring NORSU into a better phase.

We, as students, we only have one wish. And that is to not let darkness hinder us from seeing the light. In other words, we suggest that as much as possible, let us get rid of those NORSU staff who are disloyal to their respective professions and those who continuously play safe and use their positions to earn authority and money.

Wake up! This is the best time for you to use you power in changing NORSU for the better. Dr. Dayot, Dr. Yasi and the rest of the NORSU officers, we hope that you’ll take this suggestion positively. We all have one goal for NORSU and in order to achieve it, make good use of your power and you’ll all have our full support.

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Ready for ASEAN 2015?

As defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community (AEC) is a single regional common market and production base which will become into a reality by 2015 for the 600 million plus people of the 10 ASEAN Member States. This will lead to the freer flow of goods, services, investment and skilled labor in the region.

Our country will be facing this ASEAN-wide reform a few months from now. In the middle of excitement and fears by the country’s business sector concerning the implication of the so-called ASEAN Integration 2015, issues on Philippines’ readiness are widely debated as to embrace this opportunity or not.

According to an economist, Dr. Cielito Habito of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in his speech during the 23rd Visayas Area Business Conference

(VABC), there are upsides and downsides of our country’s involvement in the integration. The upsides are: greater economies of scale mean lower unit cost; technology-sharing lowers costs and prices for all; higher productivity means higher income; and strong interdependence creates regional cohesion and harmony.

On the other hand, the major downside is that the integration makes it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. Habito explained this prediction, however, that “one country’s disturbance is not reason enough that we should isolate ourselves.” In the end, the integration is a win-win situation. All participants are already winners.

Habito also stressed out that the ASEAN Economic Community has even pushed government to “do the right things” in terms of revising economic reforms and instituting policies more attuned to the integration. Among these include bringing down trade and investment barriers, having an open skies agreement that foster greater tourism jobs and earnings, improvement on trade facilitation to reduce business costs and an adoption of a strong competition policy.

Having this, all small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to gear up for the fast-approaching integration by strengthening and professionalizing their financial and overall business processes and to attend forums that will aid them on further availing of the opportunities under the AEC. Since the ASEAN economic integration is geared towards complementation rather than competition, we must shun away from the ‘kanya-kanya’ attitude. We must team up, cluster, and unite to gain larger market opportunities. As Habito said, “It is about cooperation, where all ASEAN countries cooperate while being engaged in a healthy competition.”

Most probably, the very main intention of this ASEAN 2015 is to elevate the current economic standing of the countries in the region. Perhaps, there’s nothing READY FOR ASEAN... to page 3

OJT Dilemma By options from government agencies like PAGASA or the Mystique Extro PHIVOLCS, but dwelling in the dreamed mining ones are much betterstudent. than theAnd rest. we are battling in one of Let me start by saying that I already am a third year Geology This is a tug-of-war competition our most critical subject—the On-The-Job training course, where we don’tbattle. really A know what ourand fates survival of the fittest. Not unless the people in the will be, considering the status of our course and higher the number of students who are about to take a step positions will lend their hand, together with the students towards looking for a possible way to solve for this course. dilemma.OJT applicants because they are closing To note, lots of mining companies are no longerhis accepting A thing was proposed. Why couldn’t we have the business or their contract has already been someone expired. who Hence, this recession periodfor forthethe looks foristhethe suitable companies geology world. students to have their training into? Someone who is good enough to to companies, The main concern of the more or less 80 geology students is have theircommunication application. On where willwho they has easy access to such businesses. Someone who will go and on what lay behind those unfortunate circumstances.

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QUESTION: What is your reaction about the shortened periods in preparation for the celebration of Founders Week?

And what do you usually do during the vacant time?

regular classes nya in the morning, 30 minutes na lang ang klase. Nya naa pu’y tendency nga mupauli na lang. So ako, muadto na lang ko ug lib kay mag-study sa mga lessons.”

- Mariel Shane P. Pinili, I-BSED

“I feel na ang shortened periods man gud kay dili ma-justify ang mga classes namu kay ma-cut siya. Kung ma-late ang teacher, five minutes na lang, mao nalang among klase nya tagaan na lang mi ug assignments. Feeling nako, wala gihapo’y use ang afternoon nga shortened kay wala man mi practices. Nya naa man ko sa SG so ga-process na lang mi sa activity while no classes but concern lang ko kay gabayad baya ko sa akong education so murag nabitin akong learning experiences.”

- Paul John C. Renacia, I-BSHM

“In my opinion, okay ra kay for those students nga nay intrahan nga activities kay they can practice for the rest of the time. Nya wala man koy giapilan but I’m using my time like physical activities like mag-jog sa oval.”

- Kirk Y. Besario, III-BSAM

“Boring kayo kay dako kayo ang vacant time so usahay magtuon nalang ko dayon usahay magtanga na lang mi sa canteen, magsuroy-suroy dayon matulog dayon kaon.”

- Angelica N. Iriño, I-BSOSM “Okay ra man siya pero gamay na lang gyud among oras para klase nya pagkahapon kapoy kayo kay magpaabot pa mi ug lima ka oras para sa among sunod nga class. So mag-tambay-tambay na lang ko.”

- Michelle Atoy, I-BSOSM “Ganahan kaayo ko sa shortened classes kay ingana man pud during sa time sa former President.

During sa vacant time

nako, naa ra ko diri sa CNDPAHS, magtuon dayon chika-chika ginagmay.”

- Rowena Laurente, II-BSPHARM “Maayo man siya kay pagka-afternoon, wala ma’y klase so makapahuway ang mga students dayon makapractice pud sila during afternoon. Sa free time nako, tambay-tambay lang dayon advance study.”

- Martin Remollo, II-BSPHARM “Sa shortened period, okay ra man unta siya kaso lang, sa mga lagyo kaayog schedule parihu namu,usik kaayo ang time nya lisod kaayo ug muoli mi kay kalas plete so amo nalang kay matulog na lang mi, practice himu’g lesson plan, relax-relax pud.”

- April Dain I. Sarita, II-BEED

“Okay ra kay during shortened periods, magtapok-tapok ra mi nya mag-gam-anay nalang mi para isulti kay hapit na man pud among reports and demos.”

- Remlyn B. Baldoza, I-BEED “As regards to the shortened periods, somehow it’s very comfortable kay walay klase. On the other hand, katong mga students nga naa pay klase sa gabie, budlay na pud para nila. So during my vacant time, mag-gitar-gitar na lang ko, ngita ug friends, suroy dayon kaon.”

- Clay William R. Strong, I-BSN “Akong reaction about the shortened periods is that pagka five sa hapon kay

A person who does not let go of pain shows sign of weakness, but does it? It is so easy to say let go of the hurt. Pain is so hard to just let it go—it is like finding a needle in thick bushes of hay. Relieving such experiences is the percentage of you seeing absolutely everything in one glance the moment lightning strikes.

It is very hard to realize and say that you are weak just because you are carrying another weighing cross on your back. For once in your life something shocking will hit you headfirst and drop you on the ground bleeding, dying, hurt and broken, but you still have the ability to pursue over that thing and rise back up, better and smiling. Remember, always try to smile amidst problems for it lightens up the mood and it gives you a breather. And know that a smile, even if it is done once when you were experiencing hardships is a way to go towards betterment. Think of it! You were smiling during a depressing time in your life. You had fulfilling hopes of becoming better.

Positivity was treacherous for me then. I was blinded with the fact that my father was a thousand times in and out of the hospital, and that he was supposed to get out of the hospital sometime in month of April 2012, but this time he didn’t. It was like a blur of sentiments flying all over the place. He wasn’t the perfect father. In fact he was as strict as Kim in North Korea that his awe presence would either throw everyone into appreciation or pure fear that a single mistake can tilt his mood onto either.

Home was like Martial Law for me back then. I could still remember that 5:00 P.M. was our curfew time and nobody was allowed to go out after that specific time. It was a molding era for LSO, SENIOR BS... from page 1

Marimata helped by collecting coins from their batchmates. They raised a total of P300.

“We want to help in any means, just as we as asked help from our batch with their coins and bills whether big or small,” he said.

Furthermore, Bariga thanked all the people who extended their help. “Dako kaayo ug katabang ilang [LSO & Senior Crim Batch] nahimo ug nalipay rapud ku nga walay kinabuhi nga na kalas,” he said.

Varian Dinglasa, president of the MAPEH Society, said it is so nice to help people. “I suggest we should do it every time there is in need,” he said.

For Jenie Ferer, a representative of the Rotaract of RCDE, helping one another is “the nicest thing we [people] could share to our fellows even how big or small it is.”

Student Government (SG) Governor, Janny Alemania of CCJE said that they will also send assistance to Bariga and his family. “Our purpose is to help students especially those in need,” he said.

Own voice, own grievances, NORSU just had an earshot from a sudden transition of the class schedule in preparation for the upcoming Founders Week 2014. It is obvious from the Vox Populi made by The NORSUnian that not all students are in favor of such implementation because for them, every minute counts.

On the other hand, those people who love too long vacant periods couldn’t resist the fact that they are enjoying right now. To shorten it, they think that it’s also for their own good for them to lengthen their leisure hours especially for the participant’s rehearsals.

At the end of the day, it’s up to you on how you interpret such transition.

You may think that it’s bad for your classes or you may think that it’s good for your leisure activities. So, are you enjoying the long hours of leisure or experiencing boredom and impatience because of short-time period classes? You decide!

me. It really was.

Saying that your father had just passed away because cancer was very terrifying and unfair that it claimed the life of somebody that should have shared more experiences to those he loved are too mainstream to approve but it is not compulsory to read. You can just stop right now, you might be bored to hear a fellow out.

A lot of people’s lives were taken by cancer, sure it is too obvious that you would be lamenting over the relative that has taken the bait of dying and leaving everyone behind.

So what’s the point of letting pain stay even though several days and months had past, it’s 2014 for crying out loud, and there are things to do and bitter moments to slay. The answer?

It’s not, there will other moments like those that will kill you in the inside, twist your heart so good that it comes out dry, but again you will have the choice to brighten up your day and set aside the negativity, burst into laughter and be happy again.

For me it was a challenge, for others a shared story. Let this be something to put a smile on others who have bigger challenges to face and monstrous creatures under the bed to kill. So kill your negativity and plant a seed of positive vibes.

SMILE. Rebellionic is the son of a very strict father who had a self-professed martial life. He was somebody who wanted to rebel over his father’s decisions before but never had the courage to do. Currently he is taking up a computer related course somewhere.

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I’m a freshman college student who has been suffering from severe loneliness due to my situation.

I’m not purely living here in Dumaguete but because of financial constraints, I was forced to work with my aunt and leave my parents back home. It seems like I can’t sleep well every night. To tell you honestly, I would end up crying the whole evening and with this, I don’t want to finish my studies anymore because my attention was focused more with my parents’ condition. How can I overcome the pain within me?

Dear Ms. Tasha, You still have a long way to go. Life isn’t a movie where an individual can expect an easy shortcut through problems. Remember, you’re not the only one who experience these problems. For some, it might be even harder. Aside from communicating with your parents, gain friends, they seem to help a lot. If it helps, change the way you think about life. If it’s negative, take the side of positivity, be optimistic. Don’t let small things aggregate your day. A thought? Smile because even if you are experiencing hardships, you can’t think of surrendering. Don’t quit. Smile those who understand you.—TN For your concerns and personal dilemmas, you can reach us through our official TN cellphone number: 09068043351.

to worry about. Let’s trust that our neighboring countries are good enough to help and outreach the economic needs of its other neighbors. Let’s assume that the government is also doing what is beneficial for the Philippines and not just to boost their personal businesses. However, we must not forget the industry that’s more conducive for our healthy-soiled realm, the agriculture industry. Total economic development cannot only be attained through business processing outsourcing but with the help of other major and minor industries.

After all, a single reform cannot eventually boost our country’s economy with just a snap of a finger because it really depends on our hands, the Filipino citizens. Our unity is still the best solution to address the overall economic problem of the Philippines.

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Vol.XXXII Issue No. 23

November 17 - 23, 2014

FEDNORSUA names 5 outstanding alumni

IN RECOGNITION OF the success in their respective fields, the Federation of NORSU Alumni (FEDNORSUA) named five awardees of Most Outstanding Alumni who will be given honor on November 29.

As part of the Founding Anniversary Celebration, five alumni will be recognized with their exemplary and extraordinary services in their different fields. The v

awardees are Dr. Gregorio Baccay III, Nicasio Parco, Pedro Silot Jr., Dr. Samuel Malayo and Engr.

Siegfried Sia. According to the Alumni Affairs Director Eulalia Ridad, the awardees were chosen through series of screenings conducted by the FEDNORSUA body headed by Alumni President Nilo Sayson.

Background and achievements In the context of Research

Community News

Murder cases in NegOr alarm Norsunians As reported in Visayan Daily Star, Janine Lasmarias, a student of Mabinay Science High School, was robbed and was stabbed 17 times by an unknown suspect at around 10 p.m. in her house in Barangay Lumbangan, Mabinay, Negros Oriental on October 30.

Another incident was the case of Myra Abrenica Gabato, a 25-year-old student of Silliman University, who was also brutally killed in a rented house at Sibulan, Negros Oriental. She died after sustaining multiple stab wounds on different parts of her body.

Myra’s sister, Melanie, who she was living with her, survived the incident but received serious bruises as reported in Dumaguete News on November 7.

Sought for the reaction of some Norsunians, a sophomore Accountancy student Crishajhane Cañete said, “It should increase awareness to students to be more careful and alert.” She opined, “It really pays to lock the doors before sleeping.”

Moreover, another sophomore student, Joan Noelle Dequito, said, “It is a warning on our part

Telegraphy from Cebu Polytechnic School and the Universal Radio Institute. He was also a receiver of the Outstanding Telecommunications Manager Award from Clavecilla Radio System.

Another alumnus, Malayo from Tanjay City, is awarded in the area of Technology and Livelihood Education for being an inspiring educator and for being the education supervisor of the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 in Human Resource Development Division.

Malayo has availed a scholarship in Brunei Darussalam on F.R.E.S.H. Action research in 2006 and was elected president in Southeast Asia among the scholars. He was also awarded as outstanding Division Education Supervisor in Region 6 in Technology and Livelihood Education and passed the assessment for National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP).

Moreover, Sia, a mechanical engineer and a student of Automotive Mechanic Major in 1979, EVSAT, a topnothcher (4 th place) during the 1984 Mechanical Engineering National Board Examinations, is a multi-awarded alumnus.

Sia received an award as The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) in the field of Management in 200. He was also awarded by the Philippine Society for Mechanical Engineers (PSME) with the Outstanding Committee Chairman of the Year (2011) Award, and Highest Presidential Award for exemplary leadership.

Address to their Alma Mater According to Malayo, “The institution [NORSU] has honed my talents and skills and made me more confident in dealing the complexity of life. It further gave me the opportunity to strengthen my leadership skills and potentials having been part of the Student Counsel from my freshman to my senior years.” Malayo addressed to his Alma Mater. “[I am] Grateful, because my efforts have been commended. All I can say is that age does not define one to become outstanding. I guess I am the youngest among the awardees at the age of 34, at least I can tell to myself that I have done something great for other people and that my Alma Mater is happy about it.”

Baccay expressed.– By Francis Ivan G. Ho and Hengie V. Jalando-on

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THE INCREASING NUMBER of reported murder cases in Negros Oriental alarmed some students of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU).

Advising and Community Service, Baccay, a graduate of Central Visayas Polytechnic College in 2001, has been commended for his efficient and dedicated leadership when he was a student, and service in various capacities in the field of research.

Baccay is a Master and Doctor of Public Administration and currently pursuing his doctorate in Education.

“In this part of the region, my dissertation was the first study using a qualitative phenomenological research method and the pioneer in the country to utilize the qualitative Biographic Narrative Interpretive Method (BNIM).” Baccay said.

Meanwhile, Parco, an East Visayan School of Arts and Trade (EVSAT) graduate in year 1973 is awarded for his professional ability from being a Senior Bank Examiner in 1992 and now as Deputy Director since 2010. In addition, Parco received the rank of Career Executive Officer VI by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Silot, a Negros Oriental Trade School (NOTS) graduate in the year 1955 is awarded as an outstanding alumnus in the Telecommunications. He earned a degree in Commercial Radio

na we should be very cautious anywhere we are.” As a Business student, she added, “It would greatly affect our economy here in the province considering investors might be intimidated with these crimes happening.”

Erchelyn Dominguez, an Education student who is from Mabinay, Negros Oriental said, “Dapat mag-amping always, labi na sa atong dili makumpyansahan nga panahon karon. Dapat always secured and locked ang house.”

Dominguez also suggested that the government, especially the peace and order maintenance officers, should do measures to prevent further crimes.

“These happenings are so alarming jud,” an Industrial Technology student, Angelle de la Torre said. “To think nga sa ilaha jung mga balay ‘to nahitabo ba, bisag sa ilang own house dili sila safe. They died defending their selves and I pray that they may have justice,” she said.

The media had already revealed the two suspects responsible for Myra’s death after Sibulan police team apprehended them. On the other hand, followup investigations are still being conducted to identify the unknown suspect responsible for Lasmarias’ death. – By Maria Dominique P. Ferrolino

PLEADING FOR IMMEDIATE action, a parent and some College of Education (CEd) students raised complaints to Student Affairs Services (SAS) on issues concerning the College of Industrial Technology field trip requirement and the mismatch of subject codes in the prospectus.

A certain parent complained last August about a field trip through a letter saying, “Ako usa sa mga ginikanan nagpatungha sa akong mga anak diha sa NORSU. Sir, hastang paita pud ninyo, muingon mo na gi-require ang fieldtrip sa usa ka kurso.

Pero ang usa ko ka anak [BSIT student] nakaagi ug fieldtrip sa niaging tuig. Matud pa niya wala nagamit ang ilang pagsuroy sa Cebu sa iyang OJT karon.”

The said letter containing the complaint was sent to NORSU and has a copy furnished to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Meanwhile, another letter was addressed to SAS Director Robert Poculan containing the complaints of some CEd students who were enrolled in a certain subject, yet later on found out that it was not part of their course curriculum and was erroneously included.

The CEd students then appeal to enroll the correct subject this semester since it is a pre-requisite of another subject.

Stated in the letter: “We needed to enroll Chem 115 this semester so as not for us to be underload and at the same time we could take Chem 116 for summer.”

The letter continued, “The Chemistry Department is willing to open the subject for us but we need to pay for the tuition which for us is unfair. It is not our fault to have enrolled the wrong subject but it is of the department.”

To shed light on the matter, Poculan said the complaints regarding mismatch of subject

codes in the CEd prospectus was already solved.

“Gipa-take na sila without pay and they are now using the old curriculum which was approved

by CHED,” Mr. Poculan said.

Meanwhile, regarding the field trip concern, CIT OJT Coordinator Pio Supat and CIT Dean Glicerio Duran Jr through a letter in response to the complaint stated, “Field trip is part of the existing curricular offerings of the College of Industrial Technology, and is a pre-requisite before a student is allowed to enroll in On-the-Job Training.”

They added that before the students are allowed to go on field trip, policies and guidelines on educational tours and field trips indicated in CMO No. 17 Series of 2012 should be complied. Once they received the acknowledgement from CHED, fieldtrips will then be allowed. –

By Kimberly Rose E. Lumaya and John Dave V. Laturnas

OJT DILEMMA... from page 2

be no or lesser time for the students to make things up. If the higher in the higher positions are still unaware of this thing, and will remain unaware of the students’ whereabouts, then I think chancer are scares and opportunities are fading.

So! Let’s fight for this! Let’s work for this! Let’s stand up for this thing. We the students are the ones concerned after all. Express your agonies! Tell what your problems in the course are! For these things can never be solved by one person alone, but by working hand in hand with the people running the course. Helping you. Guiding you. Kudos Geology!

We can do this!

LSO PRESIDENT CROWNED... from page 1

QueenSize Mediterranean (third runner- up) is one of the major awards given along with Carlee Mae Jhonson Q u e e n S i z e F e s t i v a l - Wo r l d 2 0 1 4 (winner); Leo Sanchez QueenSize Festival-Pacific Islands (first runnerup) and Shan Jamoles QueenSize Festival-Caribbean Islands (second runner-up).

Aside from the said title, Villanueva also bagged minor awards including Miss Memento Award, Miss Photogenic

and Best in Swimwear.

According to the LSO president, having the crown in joining every contest is like believing in one’s capacities and volumes in life.

“For everybody who has their dream of becoming a winner, don’t stop believing and try to get the aim of reaching your goal because there are no impossibilities if you just tried,” he said.

Villanueva extended his gratitude

to those Norsunians who actively supported him during the competition.

The said pageant was organized by Moonwalk Cebu in partnership with the local GMA 7 and TV 5 networks to exclusively showcase the obese sexy transgenders with waistlines more than 35 inches and weight over 200 pounds. It is also aimed to promote social acceptance despite the plus-figure that will become a beauty queen featuring an inner splendor and wit. (With reports from Philstar)

HAPPY 107TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY NORSU!

Ebenezer G. Sanchez, USMO Assistant Supervisor (center) together with one of the university guards, show TN the second batch of confiscated IDs. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)