CAPSU STUDENTS TO WEAR NEW PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS

by Erica Mae G. Cala

In their Facebook page, the Office of the Student Affairs and Services posts the guidelines for the new prescribed uniforms of CAPSU. Photo credit: Office of Student Affairs CAPSU Burias Campus Facebook page

Capiz State University adopted new prescribed student uniforms as promulgated by CAPSU Memo Order No. 22-09-0898 dated September 5, 2022 signed by the University President, Dr. Editha C. Alfon.

The mandate requires all first-year students, shifters, and transferees to wear the prescribed uniform, while old students may wear their existing uniform.

According to the Facebook post by the Office of the Student Affairs and Services, female students must wear a white blouse, black slack pants, and one or two inches high heel, black shoes.

On the other hand, male students must wear a white polo bearing the university logo at the upper left side with plain white undergarment paired with pressed black slacks and they are also required to wear clean black leather shoes with black socks.

            

           Furthermore, the Office of the Student Affairs and Services reminded that maong pants are not allowed.

Details of the prescribed uniform students are illustrated  in the picture above.  

NSTP-DRRM OFFICE CONDUCTS ORIENTATION AND LECTURE SERIES

by Kierlo O. Tencio

Prof. Aleligay discusses his topic about Disaster Risk Reduction and Management as the freshmen students listen. 

Photo credit: Capizstate U Drrm Facebook page

On September 19, at the Campus Gym, the National Service Training Program and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (NSTP-DRRM) Office, spearheaded by Prof. Ben Francis A. Osias, NSTP-DRRM Coordinator, in cooperation with Medical and Dental Office, Supreme Student Council (SSC), and Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP), organized the NSTP Orientation Program and Common Module Lecture Series.

The said activity served as a way of welcoming the new students in NSTP program and instill the importance of the course to the students.

The lecturers of the said program were Dr. Elmer M. Albaladejo, NSTP Director, who discussed the orientation coverage of the; Dr. Winnie F. Legario, ROTC Commandant and Vice President for Administration and Finance who talked about citizenship training; Prof. Arnel V. Aleligay, DRRM Chairperson, who tackled Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; 2LT Jayvee D. Crispo and 2LT Michael P. Gaspar who lectured about the national security concerns; and Dr. Ana Lisa G. Dionisio, Chair of Medical and Dental, Dr. Sobie Mae Graciadas,  Dentist, and Nurse Precious A. Launio who conferred about healthy lifestyle.

            Furthermore, despite the ongoing threats of the COVID-19 pandemic, the office carried on with the face-to-face program, still, with strict compliance to health and safety protocols, because they want to inculcate the spirit of nationalism and promote active involvement of students through NSTP as what they have indicated in their Facebook post.

 

CAPSU BURIAS HOLDS SSC, FLP JOINT ELECTIONS

by Emily G. Zonio

New academic year, new student leaders.

            To select the suitable student body in this academic year, two major student organizations in Capiz State University Burias Campus – Supreme Student Council and Future Leaders of the Philippines, conducted joint elections on May 26, 2022 at 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM via Google Forms, with the officers from the previous academic year, serving as facilitators.

The aspiring student-leaders were given a specific time to do their online campaign by utilizing social media applications and on May 23, a virtual grand rally was conducted to give them a chance to present themselves, as well as discuss their advocacies and objectives.

 “My goal this year is to be able to accomplish what is included in our action plan. I hope that the organization can be able to provide many learning opportunities for the students, as well as help them acquire new essential skills and values that they need,” Ms. Favie Gelyn V. Bardinas, the newly appointed FLP President commented.

The elected officials are expected to continue offering services and initiating programs and activities for the betterment and welfare of the students, institution, and of the community at large.

Ms. Bardinas added that, “It is my goal to grow as a person together with my co-officers and the students of CAPSU Burias. We must always remember that as officers, we must work collaboratively and harmoniously not just within our organization, but with other organizations as well.”

Here are the newly elected SSC and FLP officers for the academic year 2022-2023: 

 

 CAPSU BURIAS EMPLOYS TWO LEARNING MODALITIES FOR AY 2022-2023 

by Maila D. Matillano

Students of the College of Education line up for the first distribution of their modules.

On August 8, 2022, Capiz State University Burias Campus officially started the opening of classes for the Academic Year 2022-2023 with limited face-to-face classes and modular learning scheme as the primary learning modalities to be used for the first semester.

As the Commission on Higher Education already permitted the conduct of limited face-to-face classes across all higher education programs and courses, the campus adopted the instructional method for 3^rd year and 4^th year college students only, following CAPSU Memo Order 22.08.0763 Series of 2022, which narrated the reminders for LF2F classes, and in light of this, on August 8 and August 12, the two year levels respectively met their advisers for an orientation and for final announcements.

College students expressed different views when asked regarding what do they feel about attending face-to-face classes again after two years and for Ms. Cherry Mae Villaruel, a third year BSABE student, “I feel happy and excited seeing my classmates, working with them, and knowing our professors as well, yet I'm not that happy because I'm far from my family.”

LF2F are only allowed for laboratory courses, while non-laboratory courses may utilize blended learning, including modular and online, according to the memorandum.

"In my opinion, it is so complicated because the current set-up of face-to-face classes is not the same as it used to be. The time in school and the school days are limited,” Ms. Rebecca Luna, a fourth year student from the College of Management, said.

However, college students under first and second year levels purely apply the modular learning modality until now and on August 11, 2022, the first module distribution of the new academic year was done in each department, still, with strict observance of health and safety protocols.

DABE faculty and students brought home awards

LOOK: During the 71st Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Annual Convention, a yearly celebration initiated by the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, which was held on April 25-27, 2022, highlighting the 8th ASEAN Regional Convention, 33rd Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference, and the 18th International Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference, Capiz State University Burias Campus, specifically the DABE faculty and students, brought home several awards.

First and foremost, Capiz State University was recognized as the Outstanding Pre-professional Group Chapter, while Capiz State University Burias Campus as the Most Outstanding PSABE PPG Chapter. Also, Mr. Nino Angelo Gaspe was awarded as the Outstanding Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Student Leader and Ms. Honey Lee Longares was hailed as the Outstanding Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Student.

 

College of Education celebrates women empowerment

By Catherine V. Adaniel

To brace women empowerment and gender equality across the country, the College of Education of Capiz State University Burias Campus took part in celebrating the National Women’s Month with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women” and the sub-theme “Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran,” which generally highlighted the active contributions of women in the society as well as their power to make choices and to let their voices be heard.

The COE picked the afternoon time of March 30, 2022, to give tribute to female mentors, commemorate their achievements, and recognize all the things they have done and will continue to carry out for the development of the nation.

Dr. Ma. Venus B. Lozada, COE Dean, and Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum gave opening remarks and words of appreciation, respectively. Male professors also expressed their messages to women, followed by viewing an inspirational video, and joining numerous games and Zumba activities.

“Celebrating Women’s Month is a chance to recognize women’s varied, and often under recognized, accomplishments throughout history. It is a great time to celebrate women who make a difference in our lives: perhaps a mom, grandmother, sister, or a teacher,” Prof. Joan Rae L. Lantoria, Gender and Development Co-Focal Person said.

“I want to encourage them and make them feel special and strong. Also, I want to encourage them to speak up and make sure that they know the value of their opinions so that they will never feel scared to use their voice,” she added. The entire celebration of 2022 National Women’s Month spanned from March 1-31. To signify the support of the university for the annual occasion, the Office of the Gender and Development initiated several activities for the whole, including Purple Tuesday, Musika ng Kababaihan, Zumba Dance, the opening of GAD Library Corner, EIC materials

making, and a film making contest.

 

 

PSABE students join conference towards a sustainable and food secure nation

By Mayrel Joy Arroyo

With the outset of the 3rd Visayas Wide     PSABE-PPG        Annual Conference dubbed as “VISCON 2022,” a yearly celebration initiated by the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, the PSABE- PPG Chapter of Capiz State University Burias Campus joined and played a part in the annual conference conducted by PSABE, which was held virtually on February 8-9, 2022.

With the theme “ABE Technology Optimization: Catalyst towards a Sustainable and Food Secure Nation,” the celebration centered on the agricultural and biosystems engineering profession in the new normal  through  featuring presentations and learning sessions from several engineers, which were comprised of Engr. Jerson Era, ASEAN Engr. Crestituto C. Mangaoang, Associate ASEAN Engr. Raymond R. Andres, and Engr. Andres M. Tuates.

This covered activities, like plenary as well as presentation of technical papers  concerning the research, development, extension, and trends in Agricultural and Biosystems (AB) Machinery and Power, AB Land and Water Resources Engineering, AB Engineering, AB Process Engineering, Furthermore, Mr. Christian De Pablo, a 3rd-year  student and  the current president of the PSABE-PPG Burias Chapter, was elected as the new PSABE-PPG Visayas Chapter Vice President.

The celebration was linked to the recent ABE Week of the BSABE department of CAPSU Burias with various contests to select participants that will represent the whole PSABE- PPG Burias Chapter.

 

CAPSU Burias Library celebrates Library and Information Service Month, National Book Week

By Blossom Pearl O. Villorente

   CAPSU Burias Library announces the winners of the two contests through a Facebook post. 

     To foster love for reading and literacy, CAPSU Burias Library commemorated the 31^st Library and Information Service Month as well as participated in the 87^th National Book Week with the theme "OUTcomes. OUTreach. OUTstanding: Libraries Beyond Boundaries” from November 24 to 30, 2021.

     National Book Week, a proclamation issued in 1934 and amended in 1936, highlights not only a celebration, but also a way to encourage Filipinos to read, and today, as the pandemic halted the journey of human lives, CAPSU Burias Library, spearheaded by college librarian Mrs. Jastin Babilondo-Villas, continuously find ways to create an engaging book week experience.

       “This year’s celebration focuses on our libraries’ vision of working beyond boundaries with our stakeholders to encourage and develop more interest in the love of reading and excitement for books as a fun and enjoyable way to spend quality time with our family members and achieve lifelong learning skills,” Mrs. Villas said.

            The activities for the two events, which included Spoken Word Contest and Cutest/Memorable Photo in the Library were set up via an online platform and were joined by students, faculty, staff, and alumni of CAPSU Burias.

      According to the librarian, they appreciated the effort of the students who gave their extra time and effort to participate in the activities they had prepared despite the burden of their education, outputs to pass on, and pursuits that they must be dealing with. 

    Cash, load rewards, and certificates were placed in line to encourage additional participants and among the students who took part in the Cutest/Memorable Photo in the Library, Myra Obrique, a third year BSABE student won the first prize; the second prize was bagged by the Supreme Student Council (SSC), one of the major organizations of the university; and the third prize was given to Honey Lee Longares, a fourth year student from BSABE. Conversely, Jenebe Torreblanca, a fourth year BSABE student too, was awarded as the winner in the Spoken Word Contest.

     Mrs. Villas further revealed that, “The support of the students in the library and their engagement in our activities inspire us more to stay connected, especially in this new normal of learning.”

 

CAPSU Burias demonstrates proper responses to earthquake

 Jay Ramon M. Alayon 

CAPSU Burias faculty and staff execute duck, cover, and hold during the First Quarter Online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill.

On March 10, 2022, Capiz State University Burias Campus, spearheaded by Prof. Ben Francis A. Osias, National Service Training Program and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office Coordinator, conducted the First Quarter Online Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) in collaboration with Bureau of Fire Protection Mambusao, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, CAPSU Burias faculty and staff, and SSC Officers.

To remind everyone about the proper responses to an earthquake and to enhance earthquake preparedness through the regular conduct of drills and exercises among the line agencies, LGUs and other government instrumentalities,the Office of Civil Defense leads the quarterly NSED.

When asked about the primary objective of NSED, Prof. Osias said that “The purpose of NSED is to strengthen the mechanism for national and regional coordination, intensify local communities’ earthquake preparedness, and increase the commitment of every individuals in building safe communities.”

The Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill raises awareness concerning the preparations and safety measures before, during, and after earthquakes as well as to continue the participations in initiatives that promote earthquake safety and disaster  resilience. 

“You have to guarantee the safety of yourselves and your space by identifying the hazards, moving your household items to a safe place, being ready ahead of time by creating a disaster plan, deciding on how you will communicate in an emergency, and organizing and placing disaster supplies at convenient locations. Always remember, preparedness starts with a plan,” Prof. Osias added.

 As earthquakes happen without warning, NSED encourages everyone to take actions to prepare, survive, and minimize their impact through learning what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. 

 

 

Student-leaders partake in SSC’s virtual leadership training

By Arnold Dela Rosa Jr

SSC conducts a virtual leadership training to refresh and increase the leadership skills and capacity of student-leaders.

   To capacitate and empower the student-leaders of the campus, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) held a virtual leadership training on January 18, 2022 via Google Meet.

      Topics such as "Resolution Making" and "Resilient Leadership in Times of Adversity" were respectively discussed by the invited guest speakers: Mr. Aldren B. Fuentes, and Ms. Thea Lyn D. Salaya, a BYLI Board of Trustees Member faculty member from Western Institute of Technology.

    Mr. Fuentes explained that a resolution is a "document serving as an important statement, official expression, or opinion of the organization" on a matter of great importance.

However, he emphasized, "Iba iba po ‘yong format ng every organization," a reason to "acquaint yourself with the general format for resolution," such as in helpful guides like Rule of  Order.

   Meanwhile, despite the connectivity issue Ms. Salaya encountered, she pulled it off to deliver her talk.

    According to her, "adversity does not discriminate," and so, everyone needs to be resilient to have the strength to process and overcome hardship. Resilience is a product of human experience, and it is "good but overly glorified."

     "As student-leaders, we must remember that if we are educated with leadership knowledge and skills in dealing with current challenges, we can contribute positively to our university and community," Mr. James Villasis, SSC President, said.