Saturday, October 28, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIETY ORGANIZES SSS BASH
by Kierlo O. Tencio
Along with contests like Quiz Bowl,
Debate, Poster Making Contest, Runway, and Contemporary Dance, the SSS also
conducts a parade of national costumes.
United Nations Month is
annually celebrated, and this year, the Social Studies Society (SSS), a minor
organization from the College of Education (COE), spearheaded the celebration dubbed
as the “SSS Bash” on Oct. 23 at the Campus Gymnasium.
The program started with opening remarks from Prof. Nean E. Loro, SSS Adviser, and a welcome message from Dr. Rogelio C. Flores Jr., Principal of the Laboratory High School, followed by a unity dance rendered by the SSS officers and members.
During the program, Mr. Rey Lacao, the invited guest
speaker, talked about how bringing cultures together may transform each of us
into an empowered individual and that “history is not the past; it is a map of
the past created from a specific point of view for the benefit of modern
travelers."
According to the SSS, to provide a platform where
students can investigate the mysteries of history in a practical and engaging
manner, stimulating students' ingenuity, cooperation, and teamwork, the
organizers conducted activities and contests in line with the theme
"Exploring Global Connections: Uniting Cultures, Empowering Change," including
Quiz Bowl, Debate, Poster Making Contest, Runway, and Contemporary Dance, participated
in by students from the COE.
"Let us remember that the pursuit of global peace, cooperation, and sustainable development is an ongoing journey. We hope that the learnings from this occasion resonate in your hearts and minds. Together, we can strive for a morally united and equitable world," Ms. Liera Mae Abalajon, SSS President, said during her closing remarks.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
CAPSU BURIAS TAKES PART IN GEARING FOR 23RD GAWAD KALASAG AWARD
by Wendy Eunice P. Duntog
Dr. Elmer M. Albaladejo,
University NSTP Director, takes the honor to introduce the six validators from
the CHED, OCD, and World Vision, who serve as the National Field Evaluation
Team.
On Oct. 12, Capiz State
University Burias Campus welcomed the members of the National Field Evaluation
Team of the 23rd Gawad KALASAG Award Search for Excellence in Disaster Risk
Reduction Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance Special Awards for
Higher Education Institution Category, seeing that the University was
shortlisted as one of the finalists in the Special Award for Best Higher
Education Institution Category.
Gawad
KALASAG, as outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2008 by the
National Disaster Coordinating Council, aims to acknowledge the outstanding
performance of local disaster coordinating councils, private/volunteer
organizations, NGOs, donor agencies, and communities as key stakeholders in
implementing significant DRRM projects and activities, as well as recognize the
individuals, groups, or institutions that have displayed extraordinary courage,
heroism, self-sacrifice, and bravery during natural and human-made emergencies
and calamities.
Dr. Elmer M. Albaladejo, University NSTP Director, introduced the six validators from an inter-government team composed by Mr. Eugene C. Garcia and Ms. Cynthia Q. Hernandez from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED); Ms. Romina B. Marasigan, Ms. Jemaimah Anne P. Isubal, Mr. Larz Vincent Camaligan, Mr. Christian Emmanuel L. Verzola, and Mr. Jan Daryl D. Solivas from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD); and Mr. Loreto B. Mina from the World Vision.
As
part of the program, CAPSU Burias, together with the Bureau of Fire Protection
Region Vl Mambusao, conducted a fire drill activity to promote and ensure
preparedness and safety among students, faculty, and staff during fire
emergencies and to help them familiarize themselves with the proper way of
using a fire extinguisher while CAPSU Tapaz Satellite College also presented Kurob,
an indigenous shelter used by the indigenous people as their temporary safe zone
in times of hazard.
Furthermore,
DRRM CARES Organization officers presented a video presentation about Capiz
State University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Crisis Assistance
Response Emergency Services (DRRM CARES), explaining the function and duties of
the organization, why CAPSU Burias established it, and what activities and
programs the organization does.
Ms.
Marasigan expressed her profound gratitude for the warm welcome of the
University and said that CAPSU never failed to give the best, adding that may
it achieve more success in the future.
Friday, October 6, 2023
CLOSING AND TESTIMONIAL PROGRAM: THE HEARTFELT ATTESTATIONS OF TWO SEA-TEACHER PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
by Rona Joy L. Labto and Jeanelle O. Ledesma
CAPSU Burias conducts a closing
ceremony for Ms. Nisrina and Ms. Erpapalemlah, the two Indonesian SEA-Teacher Student Exchange Program participants,
together with the cooperating teachers from MNHS, as the SEA-Teacher Project
comes to an end.
Capiz State University Burias Campus honors the two of the 9th Batch of SEA-Teacher Project participants through the Closing and Testimonial Program on Oct. 4, celebrating their internship, contributions, experiences in the Philippines, and roles as part of the CAPSU Burias family.
As Ms. Nur Salwa Nisrina and Ms. Panisyah Nasyro Janna
Erpapalemlah walked down the aisle, cheers filled the air, marking their
farewells to their second home and the institution that made them feel
connected and loved, showering them with applause and smiles throughout the
farewell program.
“You will cherish this moment for the rest of your
lives. We will miss you, Wawa and Nishya, dearly. Please carry these memories
with you,” Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Campus Administrator, expressed in his
opening remarks.
The program was dedicated to the ladies who
ceremonially capped their education pre-service internship journey on Wednesday
afternoon at the Campus Gymnasium that was filled by mixed emotions coming from
the honorees, members of the faculty and staff, and students, and the program
rolled up with an audiovisual showcasing the incredible journey of the
SEA-Teachers.
The emotions from the participants and the audience
intensified as the two honorees gave their testimonies and expressed gratitude
to the people who helped them.
“I apologize if I’m crying because I tend to cry
easily...Burias is not a strange place to me anymore; it’s already my home, and
my heart belongs to this place. Since the first day I arrived here, I want to
thank all of you for your warm welcome and love,” Ms. Nisrina exclaimed.
Moreover, the interns shared their thoughts and
experiences as participants of the SEA-Teacher Project.
Meanwhile, the project’s partners from cooperating
school, the Mambusao National High School (MNHS) where the two
exchange-students practiced internship through delivering English and Science
education to Grade 10 and Grade 8 students respectively, also articulated the
participation in the internationalization endeavor of CAPSU.
"Hand in hand, we will all work together to help
these teachers become the best versions of themselves and future
educators," Dr. Raydelyn P. Laquiña uttered in a speech on behalf of the
cooperating school.
Dr. Archile C. Abogadie, Student Affairs and Services Chairperson of the Campus, expressed her appreciation to all in a speech that concluded the event that according to her was a celebration of the academic and cultural journey of the two ladies who possessed the courage to break through racial barriers, and build connections.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
FILIPINO CLASSROOM SETTING: IMMERSING THRU FOREIGNS' LENSES
by Dessa Angel D. Laz and Elijah Villaflor
The Filipino classroom
setting is a vibrant and diverse environment where education takes on a unique
cultural flavor. It reflects not only the country's commitment to learning but
also the rich tapestry of traditions, values, and social dynamics that define
Filipino society. The moment Ms. Nisrina and Ms. Erpapalemlah arrived at CAPSU
Burias, they sensed the warmth of the students, teachers, and staff of the
institution.
As
they strolled around the Campus with their buddies to show them around, they
were able to interact and converse with various folks. With that, they were
introduced to the Philippines as a nation of diverse cultures, stunning
landscapes, and vibrant communities by looking at the heart of its classrooms,
where the future of the nation takes shape. The Filipino classrooms are a
crucible where young minds are molded and nurtured, and where the seeds of
knowledge and dreams of a brighter tomorrow are sown.
On Sept. 18, as part of their internship program, the SEA Teachers, Ms. Nisrina and Ms. Erpapalemlah conducted class observations and curriculum orientation at Mambusao National High School (MNHS), Tumalalud, Mambusao, Capiz, the cooperating school, with the guidance of their cooperating teachers, Mr. Joven A. Loja, Biology Teacher, and Dr. Raydelyn P. Laquina, English Teacher. After several days, they had their first classes as practice teachers.
The presence of the Indonesian teachers at Mambusao
National High School not only enriched the students' learning experience but
also provided an opportunity for cultural exchange. The students were exposed
to the Indonesian culture, traditions, and educational practices, broadening
their horizons and fostering a global perspective.
Moreover, the exchange program also allowed Filipino
educators to gain new insights and perspectives from their Indonesian
counterparts. The exchange of teaching methodologies and experiences enabled
both groups of teachers to enhance their professional skills and discover fresh
approaches to instruction.
When asked about their contrastable observations
between the classroom setting in the Philippines and Indonesia, they noticed
that it was very different. One of the instances they mentioned is that in
Indonesia, there are usually 34 students in each classroom. At every table,
there are two students, and they also implement one table apart between each
table. In the Philippines, on the other hand, the classroom set-ups are usually arranged
with desks or tables and chairs for students, often in rows or groups, facing
the front of the room where the teacher's desk or podium is located. Classroom
sizes can vary, with some schools having smaller classrooms due to limited
resources.
From the warm, familial atmosphere created within the four walls of the classrooms that fosters a strong sense of community and camaraderie among the students and teachers to the boundless enthusiasm for learning and creativity, the two witnessed the dreams, hope, and resilience of Filipino students unfolding daily.