The NORSUnian Third Issue 2014 - 2015

NORSU records 12.39% increase in scholars’ pop Vol.XXXII Issue No. 3

June 16 - 22, 2014

By Everon Joy P. Catanus

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE University (NORSU) has recorded a 12.39 percent increase in its number of scholars based on the official list released by the Counseling Assessment Resource Enhancement (CARE) Center on June 4.

The official list shows the total population of NORSU scholars for this semester has reached 2,078, relatively higher compared to last semester’s 1,849.

Top five sponsors with the most number of scholars are the Commission on Higher Education-Student Grant Program for PovertyAlleviation (CHEDSGPPA), 230; Local Government Unit (LGU)-Bacong, 225; LGU-Valencia, 196; Gov, Degamo, 149; and the Center for Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), 145.

CARE Center revealed that the CHED-SGPPA has the most number of scholars. “Last semester, we had 55 grantees for the SGPPA but now, we

have an additional 233 scholars,” a CARE Center staff said.

Moreover, CARE said the existence of the new ABS-CBN scholarship grant this year has somehow contributed to the increase.

As of this semester, NORSU has recorded a total of 82 scholarship grants. Fifty four of those are active and are currently enjoyed by the different scholars throughout the university.

For third year Bachelor of Secondary Education student and SGPPA scholar Richmond Abueva, he is glad that the number of scholars increased this year because according to him, it means that many less privileged people are given the chance to study in college.

Likewise, senior BS Business Administration student and scholar of Congressman Henry Teves, Taharah Jean Merced, said that she was also pleased with the news. “Okay kaayo nga ni-increase kay daghan man pung deserving students nga nanginahanglan ug scholarship,” she said.

Thousands of scholars are enrolled in NORSU and their numbers are still growing. Photo by Kendrex B. Pael

FSG installs 3 digital signage TVs

By Dayanara G. Villalon

TO PROVIDE WIDER dissemination of information in the main campus one, three digital signage televisions donated by the Federation of Student Government (FSG) were installed in the canteen and hallways near the FSG Office and College of Arts and Sciences.

According to FSG President Norelyn Talorete, the digital signage project was actually a plan of the previous FSG president Kathleen Jean Yuson. Talorete said she continued the project for she believes that it is beneficial to both teachers and students.

“This project is very important especially in disseminating announcements and information,” Talorete said.

Aside from wider dissemination of information, Talorete revealed the project could also be a source of income for the university. “Through that, we could accept and let advertisements of different businesses advertise their products and services via TV signage and of course with reasonable payment,” she said.

Business Administration student Stephany Grace Yu said “It is very great to see that our university is now using modernized gadgets that are very essential to us [students] to be updated on the events around the school,” “Seeing this digitally installed signage is very much appreciated,

SG governors reveal plans, projects

By Dayanara G. Villalon

SOME STUDENT GOVERNMENT (SG) governors of the different colleges of NORSU main campuses one and two have revealed their plans and projects for the school year 2014-2015.

For College of Business Administration (CBA) Governor Richard Dadan, his administration will focus more on organizing extracurricular activities including acquaintance, outreach, cleanup drive, symposiums, skills competition, and other related business activities.

Dadan also hopes to repair and secure maintenance for their armchairs and comfort rooms.

Built-in projectors and ventilation facilities are also some of his planned projects.

Rojane Mansueto, the governor of the College of Engineering and Architecture said, “As a governor considering all the current issues of the university specifically the ‘No collection of funds’, I envision to create a fun and exciting environment for my fellow CEAns through not compulsory printing of lanyards and college t-shirts, facilitating college fun day and other related activities with the help of other CEA and course officers.”

Moreover, Mansueto said he will practice transparency and accountability during his administration.

Meanwhile, Kennith Omnos, governor of the College of Education (CEd) said it is hard for him to start his administration considering the issues thrown to their college.

“First things first, its hard for me to start the year round considering the fact that the college as of this time is facing issues with regards to money matters. However, my plan as of the moment is to focus mainly on empowering the thoughts of soon to be teachers that we can still make it though with the absence of money,” Omnos said.

The CEd gov added he will be formulating a college senate. “I’m planning to formulate a college senate which is composed of student SG GOVERNORS... page 3

A Norsunian operates the new digital signage TV installed in the university canteen. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)

it could be of much help to us during emergency announcements, “Leah Bantug, a Criminology student opined.

Charisse Cordura, a Civil Engineering student said she is overwhelmed about the new equipment and she is very hopeful that they could add some more. “It was great and I hope makatabang jud ni siya ug daku sa amo,” she said.

The project was requested on the year 2012 and was realized on April 10, 2014. All three digital TVs cost Php 296,400.

New student leaders: A photo of the university’s college governors for this school year. From left, Kennith Omnos(CEd), Mary Grace Pama(CIT),Rojane Mansueto(CEA), Richard Dadan(CBA) and Leo Salonga(CAS). Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez

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June 16 - 22, 2014

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 3

We Challenge You! We always change and elect new sets of student leaders who will guide the studentry towards total development. But if we are to ask ourselves, were they able to do their task as leaders of this university?

Last year, the elected student leaders had been promising us many things—as voices of the common students, as helping guards to the students’ progress.

Yet some were in the center of issues regarding monetary matters. Let alone those infamous disputes tell everything.

Despite these things, we still have the hope to overcome all the constraints and thus elected the new authority. The new sets of leaders in each college. And as expected, plans and platforms were laid and woven to display their ability to lead and the knowledge to think of the ways that may or may not affect the whole student body. There were those who promised to build a sub-governing congress. One also proposed the equality between sexual orientations despite the diversity of principles. And of course, those leaders who proposed more on extracurricular activities and student empowerment.

Now, if you are to be asked, were the past leaders able to do their tasks as trusted individuals in your college? Or were they just sitting merrily in their offices? Were they able to shout your concerns and agitations? Or were they muted by the constraints of the campus? Were they busy looking for some ways to patch up the holes of misconception? Or were they busy doing their own personal stuff?

If the past leaders were not able to do so, will those promises of the present ones satisfy and reinforce the shortcomings of the past? If the past leaders were not able to voice out and protect the student body, will the present set be trusted again or will they just be representations of a certain unmoving position?

Maybe they have their own personal concerns to cover up, but is it not right to compromise one if such individual can’t take on the loads anymore? If they can’t go on through leading, then give up!

Because they volunteered to be and are chosen to lead the student body. They are elected to represent the whole studentry especially if they have concerns that stoop on their sentiments. They are chosen to support and guide the student body towards total development, or student empowerment as they commonly call it.

Thus, they are not merely elected to be those famous perks who sit on the throne doing nothing, avoiding pressures and responsibilities.

If their promises are meant to be broken with time and other factors, then do you think they deserve to be in such positions right now?

Think again!

‘Brain Drain’ Game Just this morning, as of this writing, there is this not-so-close friend of mine who asked, in an informal conversation, what my plans are after I graduate college. I just jokingly replied that it will depend on the opportunity that will come first the day right after graduation. However, when I throw the question back to him, he firmly answered that he will go abroad and look for a stable job. This answer of him is usually the thought of common Pinoys aiming for a better life for their families rather than spending most of the time of their lives working in their homeland just to strive for some little penny.

In the afternoon after that conversation, as I was surfing over the Internet to read and look for ‘something good’, I found a certain article of Yahoo which was about the ‘brain drain’ dilemma that PAGASA, the national weather bureau, is currently facing. The article says that some of its meteorologists have left PAGASA to take better-paying jobs abroad.

Obviously, maybe because these experts only received trifling salaries that are insufficient to compensate

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A proud NPA I am a member of the New People’s Army.

No, I am just kidding! The truth is I have “No Permanent Address” (NPA). Then and there, I keep on transferring boarding houses—and it’s for fifth times already.

Could you believe that?

Now, I am a fourth year student, yet I haven’t still settled for a permanent boarding house. Perhaps, I am just too choosy. But what’s wrong with that? What’s wrong with just merely searching for “somewhere” I could consider a home?

When I was a freshman student, I lived in a concrete boarding house located beside the Capitol highway. It was just few steps towards the gate. The rental fee was affordable and food chains were everywhere. However, I had a problem with our room. There were four of us occupying it and the distance between the double decks won’t even reach a meter. Could you imagine us moving like the bulilit kids shown in the TV advertisement, Camella Homes? That was disgusting! Aside from that, there were also rumors about ghosts and doppelgangers which then triggered me to transfer.

The next boarding house I had was in Daro, I was referred there by my course mate. She said,“the environment

their needs.

But before I get closer to dealing with the issue regarding brain drain, let us first define this term for the benefit of those who don’t know. According to Google dictionary, brain drain is the emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country to another. This is one of the main problems that the developing countries are facing which includes the Philippines.

In our individual community, it cannot be denied that once we heard our neighbor went abroad for good, we can easily stereotype that their family is well-off compared to ordinary type of Pinoy living. This is the main reason why professionals of our country risked their lives only to find their fortunate destinies in the developed countries like US and Saudi Arabia.

If we are going to address the positive side of working abroad, we have a lot to say. To wit one, our country can benefit from this through the remittances of the overseas workers whom we considered ‘living heroes’. Looking at the other side, however, aside from the feeling of longing for workers’ families due to long distance, our country is really the one that is greatly affected by this. The experts or professionals who are supposed to be the ones who can help improve most of the aspects of the country chose to serve other foreign countries. Our superdoctors medicate the patients of US. Our super-nurses serve the hospitals of Saudi Arabia. Our super-engineers construct buildings for UAE. Our super-teachers educate the students of South Korea. Our super-pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care in Canada. These super-experts work for the betterment of foreign countries.

On the other hand, even if that is now the scenario, we cannot still put the blame on them for serving other countries rather than our own for they only do these for the sake of their families’ future. Perhaps, if we really have to point out who to ‘BRAIN DRAIN’ GAME... page 3

is clean, the fee is cheap and the ambiance is cool.” She was right! Her description really matched to what I have observed and experienced during my one year stay there. Everything was fine aside from the fact that it was far from the highway and was also prone to floods during rainy seasons.

So in the second semester of my sophomore year, I transferred to another boarding house again. It was in Silliman Avenue Extension. My room was painted with pink and ‘twas really a cool place to live. It’s nearer to the city’s downtown and it was also a walking distance to school. We had a curfew yet we have our own keys. Lol! I could still remember the times we would slowly gander into our landlady’s windows. We moved like thieves trying not to wake them up when we came home late from night-outs. Sad to say, I didn’t stay long there. It was due to a personal conflict with my roommate. Nevertheless, we’re okay now, we’re actually back to being friends.

The fourth? I really don’t know what the exact address was. As far as I know, it’s located near the Cruztelco office. I found the house ideal to live in due to the good atmosphere, the near distance to school and the approachable boarders. Well, I stayed there for a year. I was even expecting that it would be the last boarding house on the list.

Yet, as months passed by, I got to know its real environment. It was unhealthy for me. Boarders there used to backbite each other. Just a single minute you would be out from their sight, surely you’ll be the topic of the hour. The funny thing is that they also backbite their fellow backbiters. When he or she is out of the circle, she would then be another topic to tackle for the group. Because of that, I realized that choosing the right people to befriend of, is essential. There are those who will befriend you because they need you, not as a friend to cry on, but as a financer during dine outs. I am not referring to everyone there. Only a few. But if by chance, you got to read this and you’ll get affected, don’t be angry. It’s just a comment and an advice for you to change yourself for the better.

As of the present, I am staying on the third floor of a four-

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Vol.XXXII Issue No. 3

June 16 - 22, 2014

Let’s get serious! Who would want to listen to SOMEONE who sings with the most of her heart—in the most awful way? Who would want to watch SOMEONE who sings in a very terrible voice? And who would want to be a fan of SOMEONE who uploads her own-made video to be laughed at by other people? Maybe a little. But for Miranda Sings, freedom is to be SOMEONE other people shall look up into—even if it means to be laughed at.

Meet Miranda Sings!

This lady performs in front of the camera in mismatched clothing. Beyond the border of her lips is a tint of sultry red lipstick. With pale foundation all over her wrinkled face. Her hair perfectly sliced in the center and her awkward facial mannerism completes her farcical look. She sings with a terribly horrible voice and wears a crooked smile. She dances like a wingless chicken and talks like a self-righteous 20-year old ladybug. That is how Miranda Sings looks like—the comically talentless, egotistical, ridiculous and quirky lady, yet a very successful star.

This funny lady has started her career from a debut video “Free Voice Lesson” that went terribly viral and hit over a million views a few years after. To note, the video was supposed to be nothing-but-a-meredry-presentation for her friends. Well, she has the power to seduce the public with her attractive dark shadowed eye and smirking lips. Now, she does not only make tutorial videos but song covers. Her cover of Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’ was her most viewed music video with more than 4.6 million views. Hence, what used to be a mere video making has gone wild and wide, giving her the chance to be standing on the spotlight.

Not only that, this girl is just so talented that because of her ridiculous voice, she got the opportunity to sing with the well-known artists in the industry like Ariana Grande, whom she made some parodies of, and some Broadway actors that you might not be familiar with. In fact, she gave some voice lessons to the Pentatonix. She even has her own concerts, and most of them are sold out acts not only in U.S.A. but also in London, Australia and elsewhere. Famous! Isn’t she?

Real Miranda behind-the-scene So you thought that Miranda Sings is just a nuisance ‘BRAIN DRAIN’ GAME... from page 2

blame with this brain drain phenomenon in our country, the government is now facing bulks of fingers.

If only the government gives some portion of its attention to these experts by offering bigger financial benefits, our country might not be facing brain drain anymore. We might now be boasting of the quality products and services made by our super-experts which are supposed to be enjoyed by all Filipinos. Remember, our country has some of the best institutions that produce globally competent experts. The government should not waste their existence!

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presidents of the different specializations in college. This is for the purpose of establishing a better Student Government that enforces the rights of the students to be part of it not basically themselves officers but through representation only.”

Mary Grace Pama, the College of Industrial Technology governor emphasized her plan of being active in the extension programs. “With extension programs, my co-CIT would enhance their specific capabilities,” she said.

Pama also hopes to purchase drawing boards, personal computers and other equipment related to industrial technology.

Moreover, College of Arts and Sciences

to many? Performing to make fond of her ridiculous voice?

Well, let’s just say, it’s a profession like anybody else would consider indulging into for as long as you live by what you are comfortable with. And yes! If you wanted to know, the real Miranda is not just someone who you’ll be laughing at. She is someone that you’ll adore and admire.

Her real name is Colleen Ballinger, a 28-year old California native who was born on 21 November, 1986 and was raised in Santa Barbara, California. She also has her own YouTube channel, bearing the name Psychosoprano—literally because she has the skill of one. A lot different from her ‘alter self’ Miranda Sings.

From 2007 to 2009, she performed for Disney in California and gave private voice and movement coaching piano lessons to children. In 2008, she began posting videos on YouTube with the name Miranda Sings. She even has videos together with Miranda Sings—together with her alter ego, whatever you call it. And her character was inspired by some of her less talented college classmates who liked to shoot videos of them singing in their bedrooms and posting it online. It may seem funny but people somehow enjoy her horrible character.

Well, that explains everything about her.

Miranda’s challenge to overcome During her popularity, viewers quickly discovered that she really didn’t have a bad, crooked voice – that she was a fake and that she was only doing it for fun. For this reason, many didn’t like and discriminated her untalented alter ego, Miranda. Nevertheless, this didn’t stop her from doing what she loves doing best.

Instead, this motivated her all to make more videos and comedic acts online. Hello, that’s what you call talent.

Because of her fans’ undying support to Miranda, she has gone to places she only dreamt before like Europe and Australia.

She has also met the people that she has idolized growing up.

And guess what, her videos are ranging from 20-100,000 views a day and with more than 1 million subscribers. That is how influential Miranda is now.

“Anyone can sing badly, but to sing badly on purpose and make it believable is harder,” she said.

No matter what haters would say against her, there will still be a Miranda Sings who will sing out-of-tune songs as long as fans continue to patronize her “talent.”

Dear TN, My aunt decided to get a job for me. She said that she will also be taking some of my salary. How can I manage my time in my studies and in work? How can I withstand the pressure of being frequently backstabbed by her? –Jan-jan Hi Jan! We normally tend to look for ways that will support our studies. In fact, a handful of students are studying and at the same time having a work, withstanding pressure and excelling in class. We suggest that you should manage your time accordingly. If you think you can’t really handle the two then you should tell your aunt about it.

Considering that your aunt frequently backstabs you, which is inappropriate, you might as well think it through and reassess your lapses. If she misunderstood you, then the fault is in her. Trying to make a stand and telling her politely about the wrong things she has committed are good ways to start. Also, seek for parental guidance or advices from somebody reliable and closely related to you or your aunt.

Personal disputes like yours are resolved sooner if you would immediately take action.

Governor Leo Salonga said, “Good academics, focus sportsmanship, not just for words but for actions”.

Salonga added he will also give proper attention on raising the equal rights of all gays and lesbians in the society. “I want to let them be educated about the word discrimination, to show and prove to them that all of us should be fair and square in this world,” he said.

Students react Judanie Dawn Pinili, a senior BS in Industrial Technology student felt happy with the plan of their college governor. “Nice siya, particulary building-up extension programs

kay tungod makatabang jud ni namo nga mas ma enhance among skills,” she said.

For freshman BS Architecture student, Jonalee De La Peña, the projects are very satisfying and helpful at the same time. “Ok siya, like the lanyards which normally give us our own identity as part of CEA,” she said.

Furthermore, a BSED student, Rosecilla Los Baños felt glad and hopeful with the plans presented by their college governor. “It was a good news to us because some of the projects were very helpful just like the repairing of armchairs and hopefully it will be implemented as soon as possible,” she said.

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“Minsan ba naisip nyo kung gaano kahirap yung lumipat ka sa isang lugar na hindi mo alam ang kultura, ang salita o ano pa mang tungkol dito? Halimbawa na lang yung mga Tagalog na lumipat dito sa university natin.”

Have you ever thought even once of how well they were coping here? Those people who don’t even know the difference between langgam (ant) and langgam (bird)?

Those who couldn’t even understand some parts of the lesson because the teachers often speak Cebuano instead of English or Tagalog? Those people who you talk behind their back because you know they don’t understand you well enough?

Unfortunately, I am only one of those. When I first arrived here in Dumaguete City two years ago, I couldn’t speak Cebuano to save my life. And that was what I told everyone I met– my professors, my instructors and of course, my fellow classmates. But correction, I told them I couldn’t speak the language (because yes, Cebuano is now a language, I think), not that I couldn’t understand them. I joined an organization where people like me were treated as family member, the AnimeRean Society. I think this was the start of the spreading of gossips.

It turns out that some of those people I met did not take too kindly to anime lovers or ‘Otaku’ like me. They began to spread nasty rumors behind my back, telling my embarrassing secrets that I had thought were in safe hands. They tried to destroy my still growing reputation, and the self-confidence I had built for so many years. It was at that time that I decided not be anyone anymore.

I began laying low: not doing school work to lessen my grades, being unpunctual and all those other stuff reckless students would do. And those rumors started to decrease after a few months. Unfortunately, some of those rumors are still out there. But by then, I had already changed. To summarize, I became irresponsible, useless and a burden to almost everyone I met.

While on summer vacation, an old friend of mine from Manila suddenly asked me, “Who are you and what have you done to the real Ya?” I was confused.

He continued saying, “Hindi na ikaw yung headstrong na Amazonang mahilig makipag-away. Yung babaeng hindi takot ma-criticize ng tao dahil wala syang pake sa mga to. You’re not that girl that spent her nights na nakikipagbasag-ulo sa mga siga. That girl isn’t you, at least, not anymore.”

That person made me realize how utterly stupid I had become just because of all those betrayals made by people I had recently called friends. I let myself get affected and almost ruined my life. And it was all because I couldn’t find anyone who would look after my back. I decided that it was finally time for my old self to emerge from her sleep.

On the start of my second year, I become an encoder like my pseudo-brother who had recently graduated. From there, I decided to find a new crowd where I wasn’t afraid to show my true potential and skills. And I actually did.

I began focusing on my studies, doing my activities and practicing those skills. I strived for those grades I fell in love with before—grades that started with a number 1. I joined the official pub of NORSU in the hopes of being acknowledged throughout the whole university for not just being an AnimeRean but for the skills I possess. And in a way, everything worked out for the better.

But I still did not forget those people who had caused all this. Because if it wasn’t for them, maybe I would not have grown into the “me” that I am today. And so, my dear back-stabbing friends, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me stronger. And I would also like to thank AnimeRean Society for being the friends I’ve always turned to. I may not always be there by your side, but always remember that ANBU Zero and Doctor Where’s doors are always open to help you out, and yes, I do have a lot of doors!

Colossal Titan is a female junior student this year.

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June 16 - 22, 2014

Vol.XXXII Issue No. 3

NORSU CAO director presents paper in Korea N E G R O S O R I E N TA L S TAT E University Cultural Affairs Office (NORSU CAO) Director Jeremias Perez presented a research paper during the International Conference of Institute for Southeast Asian Studies and Busan University of Foreign Studies (ISEAS/BUFS), May 30 at Trinity Hall, BUFS, South Korea.

A cultural icon: Jeremias Perez presents his research study during the 2014 International Conference of ISEAS/BUFS at Busan, South Korea. Photo courtesy of Jeremias Perez

Perez, in his research paper entitled “Embracing the Edges of Philippine Modernity: The Ata of Negros Oriental, Philippines” focused on the cross-cultural encounters between the Ata, a Negrito tribe of Negros Oriental province and related groups, particularly in the mutual assimilation of identities, cultures, and practices that resulted from constant intercultural negotiation.

“It will enumerate a number of Ata beliefs, cultural practices, and tradition that are being introduced to the larger Cebuano community through cross-cultural encounters and intercultural adaptation,” he said.

He explained that his research also “tackled the risk of the Ata identity and their indigenous

knowledge as they adapt, and are likewise adapted by Cebuano modernity.”

When asked about his inspiration throughout his research, Perez said the intermittent visits he had to some of the Ata sites inspired him to address the crucial problems that can lead to more scholarly studies in the field of ethnomusicology, anthropology, sociology and/or linguistics.

Moreover, Perez said a certain professor from Singapore and discussant of the seminar appreciated the three papers from UP Dilliman on indigenous groups of the Philippines including the Manobo, B’laan and the Ata. The professor, according to Perez, will even support its publication.

Other presenters from the Philippines were from UP Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University.

The conference having the theme, “Explication of the Regional Characteristics of Southeast Asia and Inter-regional Comparative Studies” was attended by 11 countries including Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Myanmar, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. —Kimberly Rose Lumaya/SR

BSN prepares for accreditation University Clinic The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is currently preparing all the documents and facilities for the upcoming Formal Survey Visit of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) on July this year.

Despite of the problem on facilities and equipment the College of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (CNDPAHS) is facing, Dean Dalisay Dumalag said what they did as part of their preparation is they utilize what they have in order to teach the students well.

Since the collection of college funds was halted for this semester, Dumalag said “we wrote a letter to the university president for support [on accreditation] especially for [the purchase of] equipment.”

The dean also explained the importance of accreditation. She said, “Being accredited to level one is really a boost in the university. That means the program has not just complied with the standard [of AACCUP] but has even reached beyond their standard.Accreditors are looking for quality instruction, facilities and qualified faculties.”

When asked about her expectation on the upcoming accreditation, she said she is confident that with the help of the

has new nurse T O C O M P L E T E LY CATER the medical needs of both students and teachers, Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Clinic has hired an additional guest nurse.

CNDPHAS faculty arrange documents in the dean’s office as part of their preparation for the upcoming accreditation. (Photo by Kent S. Mapula)

faculty and the whole CNDPAHS family, BSN will be able to achieve the level one status.

According to Joyce Gladys D. Enojo, a fourth year BSN student, the preparation of the college for the accreditation of BSN encompasses hard work and a lot of thinking, effort and time.

“I hope that by all means of hardwork and determination, we will be accredited to level one which will make us, graduating students, proud of being nursing graduates of this institution,”

Enojo added.

For another BSN student, Lizeth Luang, the whole CNDPAHS is looking forward for the success of the accreditation. She said, “The entire faculty, students and staff are working very hard, hand on hand, to give our best shot.”

Ma. Vaniza Loreto, another BSN student said the preparation of CNDPAHS is very intensive and exhausting and it really entails hardwork in order to succeed.—Kimberly Rose Lumaya/SR

The newly hired nurse is Rhea Felina C. Poculan who became officially employed in NORSU last May 5.

S o u g h t f o r P o c u l a n ’s advocacy, she explicated she will focus more on educating Norsunians about the existing sexually-transmitted disease.

“I wanted that students will be more aware about how to fight Sexually Transmitted Infections – Human I m m u n o d e f i c i e n c y Vi r u s / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (STI – HIV / AIDS),” Poculan said.

Moreover, she said as a guest nurse, her functions include taking vital signs, giving health lessons, dispensing medicines

per doctor’s order, providing instructions in taking the medication and filling medical records.

D r. N o e l d e J e s u s , university guest physician said the presence of the new nurse made him very happy.

According to him, Poculan could be a great to them in serving the Norsunians. “The more, the better,” de Jesus said.

Aside from practicing the nursing profession, Poculan is also a member of Fight AIDS Dumaguete (FAD), a non-government group which aims to educate the city on the existing sexually transmitted diseases. With this, Poculan disclosed she is willing to answer questions related to these types of diseases.

Together with Poculan in the NORSU healthcare team are de Jesus and Alexander Sibala, the guest physician and nurse, respectively.—Nina Marie T. Pino/ SR

Norsunians join USAR training WITH ITS AIM to develop bayanihan spirit in times of calamities, some students and alumni of NORSU joined the annual Urban Search and Rescue Preparedness or USAR training held at the Central Command Armed Forces of the Philippines, Lahog Camp Lapu- Lapu, Cebu City on May 2-13.

According to Sergeant Rephan Nario, a NORSU alumnus and one of the participants in the training, the activity was initiated to prepare the rescuers from any disasters like earthquake and flood that may hit and devastate the area of Central Visayas.

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storey boarding house together with my roommate, also a TN staff. Truly, it is so opposite from the previous boarding houses I had. The price is so expensive and it’s even far from school. But what I admire most is the privacy, security, and cleanliness it offers. Seldom boarders are from NORSU. Most are from FU, ACSAT, and AMA. Others are already employed. There are those

drills and scenarios wherein participants were put into situations dealing with the security and protection of the victims.

“Effective and nice ang training. Dili lang sya literally na rescue lang. Naa jud syay proper way on how to rescue a victim, to exit and make markings sa area or site. Over all it was fun and very knowledgeable,” Nario said.

He also cited his experience on how to rescue a victim inside a building during earthquake. “Naa ni sya’y proper techniques on how to rescue a victim.

Dili dapat mahitabo na instead ang rescuer ang motabang sya pa nuon ang mabiktima. They must have to ensure the safety of the victim as well as their selves,” Nario explained.

bad impressions I had towards them, however, it was proven wrong when I got the chance to jam and talk to them.

Out of having NPA, I’m happy that I gained a lot of friends, and also, got the opportunity to study and learn the environment, and the people living in it.

They say transferring to a new boarding house is a hassle, considering that you’ll need to pack up everything and then adjust

BS Crim graduate, Jenessa Ebasan, said the training has taught her the proper ways of saving victims during unexpected calamities.

Meanwhile, another BS Crim graduate, Nikka Jean Basay said,“I learned that whatever you do, you must consider safety first. Always be ready and don’t panic.”

The training was actively participated in by the Arm Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel, army reserve, airforce reserve, naval, marines, civilians such as the Red Cross Cebu Chapter and Tarsier Rescue Team from Bohol, Hawaii National Guard and Unites States Arm Forces.—Meljean dela Peña/SR

with another setting. But for me, I prefer to be hassled than staying in a place I can’t even call a home.

Now, I am comfortable with my new boarding house. I’ve been living here for two weeks and I am looking forward for more exciting and challenging things I would encounter along the way.

Nonetheless, I am hoping that this would be the last boarding house on the list.

The newly hired nurse, Rhea Felina Poculan (left) with the university physician, Dr. Noel De Jesus. Photo by Kent S. Mapula