COLLEGE OF AGRICUTURE AND FORESTRY GETS CRACKING

by Elijah Villaflor

The opening of the CAFiestahan 2023 kicks off through a parade of the different teams, faculty, and staff from the different campuses, including CAPSU Burias, CAPSU Dumarao, and CAPSU Tapaz. Photo credit: Society of Agriculture Students – CAPSU Burias Facebook page

After over three years, the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) of Capiz State University Burias Campus unfolded its face-to-face CAF Week Celebration on Mar. 8-10 termed as the “CAFiestahan 2023” and the college made sure that it would be extra special this year.

With the theme “Leveraging Partnerships and Youth Engagement towards Agriculture 4.0”, CAFiestahan aimed to get the younger people more interested in the course of Agriculture by showcasing its importance, perks, and benefits to the people in attendance. 

It featured various speakers, including Department of Agriculture Senior Project Development Officer, Engr. Anne Glynn Frias-Lisbo; and our very own Campus Administrator, Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum.

It was also an opportunity for a few brands to showcase and sell their products, like the Bayer and Kargado, among others. 

        Moreover, the goal of the festival isn’t stuck in academic knowledge and content as it is also geared towards entertainment and that’s exactly what the students did – have fun and enjoy during the three-day-long celebration.  “CAFiestahan 2023 aims to help the students develop their social skills and unity, showcase and enhance their skills and talents, not just in agriculture, but in other aspects as well, gain knowledge, develop sportsmanship and camaraderie, and create unforgettable memories and new experiences for students, faculty, and staff,” Katherine V. Bardinas, Society of Agriculture Students (SAS) Secretary, said.

Games ranging from the conventional football game between the alumni and the students, tug-of-war, and sack races to more exotic, “agri-centric” games, like the coconut dehusking, coconut grating, and corn shelling.

            The cultural contests including vocal and dance competitions, and the Search for Mr., Miss, and Mess CAFiestahan 2023, engaged the Agriculture students of CAPSU Burias, CAPSU Dumarao, and CAPSU Tapaz in a bit of friendly competition and other festivities. 

Students likewise showcased brilliance and expertise through different academic competitions. 

Finally, the week wrapped up with a disco party that lasted well into the night. 

         “CAFiestahan 2023 is a week of celebration to give students time to enjoy themselves and be stress-free from academic workloads. At the same time, in order to enhance their skills and develop characteristics and traits an Agriculture student should possess,” Bardinas attested.

COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT UNDERSCORES COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT IN 2023 MANAGEMENT WEEK

by Charlene J. Dela Cruz and Lorgen N. Oseta

On Mar. 27, the CM Week Celebration opens and during the first day, the Quiz Bowl Competition takes place.

Photo credit: The Heartbeat-College Publication of the College of Management Facebook page

Considering that communication is the foundation of any successful organization and that in today's digital age, effective communication management has become crucial for businesses to thrive, the faculty and staff of the College of Management (CM), in collaboration with student organizations, including FMC, CPAS, JAMMS, and MSO, organized the CM Week Celebration with the theme "Communication Management: Building Goodwill for Organizational Stability." 

The celebration started on Mar. 22 through a pre-pageant activity at SM City Roxas that showcased the talent and grace of the contestants vying for the title of Mr. & Ms. Management 2023, and followed by a week-long full of events and activities which highlighted the significance of communication management, spanning from Mar. 27 to Mar. 31. 

          "Communication is a key to building a successful business. This event is an excellent opportunity for us to exchange ideas and learn from each other, helping us all to build stronger and more successful businesses,” Mr. Third Domingo, founder of IdeasXMachina Advertising, Inc, said during his talk about digital marketing strategies.

Furthermore, the week-long celebration included a variety of activities that catered to the interests of students, faculty, and staff, such as sports and cultural activities, Search for Mr. and Ms. Management 2023, DENIM Night: Disco for a Cause, and discussions made by several speakers.

 Engr. Joel B. Garcera, a training specialist and project focal, emphasized the need for effective communication management in today's organizations while Mr. Third Domingo, the founder of IdeasXMachina Advertising, Inc, spoke about digital marketing strategies.

            Mr. Erol O. Dela Cruz, the founder of Brandally and co-owner of LEADsourcing, discussed the fortifying digital marketing, and Mr. Jeffrey Carpio, Capiz Innovation Hub Officer, presented the overview, objectives, and services of UMWAD Western Visayas.

Ma’am Karenz Odchigue, one of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas staff, accentuated the need for businesses to be vigilant, recognizing the growing concern of online financial fraud, and Agent John H. Katipunan from the National Bureau of Investigation, Roxas City District Office, discussed the role of the Cybercrime Law in safeguarding businesses from cybercrime. 

"The College of Management Week Celebration became a testament to the importance of communication management in today's business landscape and therefore provided a platform for businesses to come together and learn about the latest strategies and trends in communication management," one participant expressed during an interview.

 PEDAGOGY THROUGH COMPETITIVE RIVALRY

by Rona Joy L. Labto

On the second day, the COE Got Talent showcase the talents of COE students in between the Search for Mr. and Ms. COE 2023 portions.

Emerging from the two-year hiatus of face-to-face learning and other affairs, the College of Education (COE) of Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus celebrated its Education Week 2023 with the theme "Empowering COEmazing Learners through Inclusive Education".

Joyful screams and laughter echoed in the Campus Gymnasium for three days, accompanied by the beats and vibrations of the drums, as well as the bright, rattling sound of xylophones throughout the parade and the opening program.

Ecstatic and delighted, the three-day occasion that spanned from Mar. 15 until Mar. 17 empowered the dynamic and brilliant Education students from 1^st year to 4^th year, dubbed as the Green Tree Pythons, Yellow Ravens, Red Vipers and the Blue Phoenixes, respectively.

The event started off with a parade, followed by the formal opening of the Education Fair, plenary session led by Dr. Gerard Lee L. Atienza who talked about gender sensitivity, and the search for COE Bahaghari Superstar, which included the street dance, and comedy skit competitions. Mr. Ohmel Villasis garnered the first-ever COE Bahaghari Superstar title and expressed commitment to promote equality and inclusive education.

The second day opened another plenary session by Dr. Rogelio C. Flores who talked about the ways to be amazing. 

Exciting academic contests, such as quiz bee, tour guiding, and powerpoint presentation were likewise carried out, showcasing the diverse talents of the COE students. 

The search for Mr. and Ms. COE, on the other hand, gave Mr. Gemar de Pedro and Ms. Shiela Mae Baranda their titles as this year's Mr. and Ms. Education, respectively.

            The COE Got Talent also brought new talents to the spotlight as they amazed the audience with various presentations that added colors to the celebration.

The celebration’s third day opened with the plenary session, featuring a talk by Prof. Irene Sequito, which highlighted the coping mechanisms in an ever changing world.

 Palaro ng Bayan, induction of classroom officers, and the awarding ceremony happened during the afternoon of Mar. 17.

             As the event closes, one participant shared that: “Another set of memories has been created. This will be a reminder to each Education student that despite the adversaries in our lives as students, we still have the right to enjoy and experience the best of life.”
 

 FOUR CAPSUNIANS ATTEND NATIONAL SUMMIT AND CONVENTION

by Catherine V. Adaniel

On Mar. 2-4, two student-leaders from Capiz State University Burias Campus in the persons of Angelica Ann C. Ramos and Jewwelly Hansel Joy B. Degoma, Supreme Student Council (SSC) President and Vice President, respectively, partook in the 5^th National Youth Environmental Summit held at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City, while Favie Gelyn V. Bardinas, Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP) President, and Kierlo O. Tencio, FLP Vice President, participated in the 42^nd Annual National Convention of Campus Advisers and 26^th Annual National Convention of Student Leaders on Mar. 8-11, which similarly took place at the aforementioned venue. 

Together with their advisers, Prof. Ne-an E. Loro (SSC) and Prof. Joan Rae L. Lantoria (FLP), the student-leaders engaged in talks, discussions, and activities concerning the roles of youth in climate action in order to create sustainable, peaceful, and resilient communities, as well as the essentials of leadership that drives innovation, resilience, and dynamic change. 

“The four-day National Youth Environmental Summit targets to spread awareness and encourage students from all over the Philippines to participate in the global movement for environmental protection and sustainability amidst the climate and ecological issues and challenges transpiring in our contemporary times,” Ramos pointed out. 

        The national summit and convention welcomed delegates from different public and private colleges/universities in the Philippines, with the aim of augmenting green ambassadors in the country and youths who can lead through borderless communities.

           On the other hand, “the convention provided chances for the development of the skills, talents, and potential of campus advisers, student leaders, and the youth sector for us to become effective and efficient agents of global transformation,” Tencio, who attended the National Convention of Student Leaders, shared.