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By Rujonel F. Cariaga

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE University (NORSU) received a donation of P816 million land property from the provincial government during the university baccalaureate ceremony at the Sports & Cultural Center on March 26.

The donated land property has an area of 20,344 square meters with estimated cost of P40,000 per square meter. The lot, which is strategically located at the Kagawasan Avenue, Capitol Area, has been occupied by the NORSU community since 1907.

“Finally, after 85 long years, I am very pleased to announce that the provincial government of Negros Oriental formally bequeaths today this property, through a deed of donation, to Negros Oriental State University,” said Provincial Governor Roel R. Degamo.

NORSU receives P816M land property

By Ariel B. Dizon

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE University (NORSU) has produced two more summa cum laude during its 55th Commencement Exercises in March this year.

They are Gil Dael, a BS Math graduate and Israelli de la Luna, a Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) graduate.

Dael, a Department of Science and Technology scholar graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.24 or 92.60 percent. He is the second summa cum laude produced by the Mathematics Department after Ymbol.

On the other hand, de la Luna, a City Social Welfare and Development scholar, is the first summa cum laude produced by the College of Education (CEd). She earned a cumulative GPA of 1.25 or 92.50 percent.

Dael and de la Luna received four medals of recognition from Hon. Gary Teves, Hon. Miriam

By Jirah Kim R. Quinamot and Hikaru S. Kanazawa

FORMER COLLEGE OF Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences (CNDPAHS) Governor Norelyn Talorete is the new Student Government of Dumaguete City Main Campus I President-elect while Feb Marie Boncales is the SGDC–II President.

The new student leaders of Negros Oriental State University-Federation of Student Governments (NORSU-FSG) were elected on March 15.

MC I ElectionMC I election was

made successful through the Committee on Elections Chairman Catherine Vergara.

In a consolidated data from COMELEC, Norelyn Talorete garnered a total of 1,015 votes declaring her SGDC–I President after she ran unopposed. Following her in the Vice Presidential position is Rodrigo Jay Miralles having a total of 537 votes against Josiewen Lejarso with 462.

Gerald Grancapal is the new College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Governor with 290 votes. Franklin Sastrillo who was part of Grancapal’s line-up, won vice governor with 242 votes.

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The governor, in his speech, said that the provincial government wants what is best for NORSU. He said the donation will help for the university development and accreditation.

He said with this donation, NORSU will “continue planting good seeds of knowledge” and will have “a location conducive for learning so that students will become productive members of the community.”

NORSU President Don Vicente Real in his acceptance speech said the donation is a gift to the university, students and its stakeholders. Real assured to guarantee good stewardship of the property.

Moreover, NORSU former president Henry Sojor commended the governor for giving the property title directly to the administrators of NORSU.

Provincial Legal Counsel Atty. Erwin Vergara; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ester V. Tan; Vice President for Administration, Planning and Development, Dr. Peter T. Dayot; Vice President for Research, Extension, and International

Defensor–Santiago, Federation of University Parents–Teachers Association and NORSU Administration.

Last year, NORSU had one summa cum laude, Henzel Mae Ymbol (BS-Math).

In an interview with The NORSUnian through a social network, de la Luna said she was surprised and she cannot believe it at first. She advised Norsunians to “stay focused and never allow you to get sidetracked… Ask God for wisdom in everything you do and make God the center of your life.”

As for Dael, “I’m pressured because of others’ expectation that may come because of the award.” He advised the students to “invest hard work. Study well. Enjoy your stay in NORSU. Earn good friends. Pray always. These things will sustain you up to the finish line.”

Both of them extended their gratitude to their family, friends, classmates, instructors and

representatives all won. They are Bruce dela Cruz with 238 votes, Rachie Tubog with 237 votes and Cherry Ann Morados with 221 votes.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) new governor-elect is Charmaine Espinosa with 230 votes and Cherry Red Villoria is the vice governor with 170 votes. The new CAS representatives are Leo Salonga (183 votes), Charity Ferrer (174 votes), Jessa Mae Sastrillo (135 votes) and Pinky Tanque (132 votes). They are all Bachelor of Science in Information Technology students.

Moreover, Joan Catacutan garnered 119 votes while Ronilo Lazona has 64 votes making them the new governor and

vice governor of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), respectively. The newly elected representatives are Mary Grace Pama (81 votes), Philbert Villarin (74 votes), Jomel Delfino (66 votes), Wilfred Gandia (66 votes) and Robert Ojales (43 votes).

For the CNDPHAS new set of officers, the winning governor is Christille Marie Medalle with 77 votes and the vice governor is Pearlyn Grace Faburada with 68 votes. CNDPAHS representatives are Ralph Oliver Terez (80 votes) and Axel Ray Barron (63 votes).

Harold Pelaez is the new College of Education (CED) governor having 225 votes. Napoleon Omole is his vice

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Norelyn Talorete Feb Marie Boncales

Congratulations! With their proud parents Gil Dael and Israelli de la Luna flaunt with smile upon receiving the highest Latin honors award during the 55th Commencement Exercises.(Photo by Kendrex B. Pael)

Linkages, Dr. Bernadette O. Tan; and some members of the Board of Regents, and thousands of graduating students, parents, faculty and staff members were present during the signing of the deed of donation.

(With reports from NORSU-IPO)

NORSU has 21 student servicesBy Jessie P. Dolia

SOME 40 NEGROS Oriental State University (NORSU) personnel and stakeholders participated in a one-day “Consultation with Stakeholders and Consolidation of the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) at the Perpetual Help Credit Cooperative Incorporated Function Hall on Wednesday, June 5.

The participants discussed the Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGOs) of the 21 student services of NORSU. The said consultation is part of the

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Governor Roel Ragay Degamo NORSU President Don Vicente C. Real

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Let us examine. You feel like lonely, you are in this all-consuming feeling that no-one really cares for you. You feel totally isolated. You probably feel hopeless and helpless that nothing seems gets better and no one is able to help you out. You feel worthless.

Oftentimes, you feel your plans are falling apart, especially after you had a break-up of an important relationship or you could hardly achieve your academic goals. Then,you feel inadequate, ashamed, unloved, hurt, disappointed.Your stress becomes unbearable. And finally you said, “I’m sorry, I quit.” Oh, there must be something wrong in you!

These feelings are felt to be unquestionably true. Although some of us are aware of behaviors like these but at some point we tolerate them. We fail to recognize someone who probably suffers confusion that may result to suicide. Oftentimes, we ignore them and unable to help them out. The suicide case we have is very unbearable especially that the reason was because of those teachers who gave low grades and/or who forced the students pay fees upon enrolment admission.

If most of us have lent hands for these confused people, maybe we could have lessened the incident rates. We have NORSU-Care Center which offers a free counseling services for students and the church by which both can easily be reached. We ask their help. We talk to them. We share to them what we feel so as, at least, we feel at ease.

Remember Colossians 2:13-14 says “those who received Jesus Christ as their ‘Lord and personal Savior’ have been forgiven for all their sins–past, present, and future. Similarly, Apostle Paul says in Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Hence, let us help and pray for those ‘suicidals’ to get out from this demonic deception.

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undeserving officials in the government is because of the voting people. We are making them hungry of power. Oftentimes, we vote them because they belong to a famous and wealthy political clan and/or we are easily swayed by their money resulting to the selling of our consecrated votes.

Some say this year’s election may be considered as “a technology of political disaster" since the materials we used seem to be defective, most especially the compact flash cards and issues with the cellular network coverage that caused the malfunctioning of more or less 18,000 precinct count optical scanner (PCOS) machines.

Who to blame after all? Both the people and the government is responsible of this failure!

This October we will again be having the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. We will use the same election paraphernalia and processes. We might also be confronted with similar candidates’ petty tactics and practices. But I just hope issues like the above will not happen again, more so with our behavior.

As students of this university, often called “scholars of the government,” we must study well and use this learning for the betterment of our country. Who knows? Fewer steps from now, we will realize what to do and see our nation changing for the better. For comments and suggestions, just email me at joeylend@gmail.com.

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In the fight to give better student services or meeting the student demands, it seems visible that the negative feedbacks or unwholesome criticisms of the people to the administration, particularly to the cashier and to the registrar have been proven wrong as the paying of tuition fees in the cashier’s office or in the accounting office and any other student service offices during enrollment periods went smoother and less hassle. In the same manner, the services offered by the registrar, the CARE Center and the SAO go favorable to the students.

The enrollment period bid farewell two weeks ago. It earned positive feedbacks from its students. This year’s enrolment, according to many students, ran only for two weeks which was so different from the usual processes we have expected it to be. The change which the university has embraced this year may be small, may be less superficial and wide but it is more than enough the university has initiated something better for the students. The administration really heard students’ agony and sufferings every enrollment epoch.

It is also worth mentioning that several of the student oriented service offices took part in the development. First in mind is the CARE center which spearheads in giving scholarship programs, counseling, venues for the examinations and etc. Next is the Student Affairs Office which primarily heads in implementing several student services in and outside the university.

These offices received commendable feedbacks from the students. This shows that even with the mediocre resources, they did not fail to provide better service for the students. As said, from the previous longer days of queuing, it was decreased to fewer days. Dr. Noel Yasi and Dr. Giovanni Macahig are the people behind this development who deserve great commendation and felicitation.

Moreover, the cashier, accounting and registrar’s office, which in the previous years, were branded as three of the slowest offices in terms of its services now garnered positive feedbacks. Students comment before that it took them three to four weeks to process their enrollment, but this year, remarkably, many students said it took them only for two weeks. They said the registrar office headed by the university registrar Reymil Cadapan and the cashiers’ office headed by Corazon Saycon have also adapted the schema.

Students commended their invaluable and unwavering services, which at some point have lessened the burden of the students. Hence, in one way or another, we support these offices, which in small way have initiated a move that uplift the standard of student services.

What more can we ask for? As students of this well-respected university, a big responsibility is carried over to support this development. Instead of complaining and flashing around, we have to at least, understand them and extend more our patience. We have to follow rules to avoid conflicts and misunderstanding. We also have to make moves that will motivate the student service offices to do better in work.

After all, if each one of us cooperates, we can surely achieve the total change we have been longing for. Amidst unfruitful circumstances, the student paper strives to voice out all of your sentiments, praises, and even suggestions for the betterment of the student services in the university.

Praising Change

“Elections were finally over!” Most of us, if not all, carry similar thoughts. In fact, many of us went back to our usual daily grind with the expectation in mind that since we have already elected new sets of government leaders, things will work better for our country and hopefully societal problems may be minimized if not eradicated.

It was midterm elections. The people that we have elected will finally seat in office on June 30, 2013, midway though President Benigno Aquino III’s term of office.

But have we really chosen the best and deserving leaders for our country? Have we truly undergone fair and balanced elections? Are we near enough to our goal of becoming “a better nation?” Maybe not!

One of the reasons why there are still slated

Two students shot themselves dead after receiving failing grades in separate incidents only three weeks after Kristel Tejada, a UP-Manila student,who also took her life over failure to pay tuition fees. Daveson Beron, 22, a mechanical engineering student at Batangas State University and Don Benedict Pamintuan, 17, a physical therapy freshman at the De La Salle-Das Mariñas in Cavite, used a caliber 38 revolver and a shotgun, respectively. Police reports stated that the engineering student has a message written on its laptop saying: “I’m sorry, I quit.”

Similarly, it sounds alarming that a senior Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student of Negros Oriental State University also committed suicide by hanging herself in her bed. It is but a sad reality! This is actually not the first case to happen. There are still few that are unrecorded.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked suicide as the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds, after accidents and homicide. People who think committing suicide is the answer to their problems left strong emotional consequences for the victim`s families and ties as reported.

“I’m sorry, I quit.”

Who knows?

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“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”—Jim Rohn

Joining the Philippine Statistics Quiz National Championship was my goal when I heard it exists. I won the provincial tilt. Through God’s grace, I hurdled the regionals. However, my defeat in the national level made me realize that I need to be a better person.

The moment I knew I lost, I was upset. I missed that opportunity that God has entrusted me. I knew all these long he gave me the ability, but I mishandled the blessing that was about to be poured out to me.

I remembered the time when I was reading the figures on the scoreboard during the day I joined the national competition. I can retrospect that I was neither sad nor glad. I told myself, “You failed. It’s okay.” Then, I retreated to the spectator’s area. I was upset then. I thought I was on the tail among the 17 contestants.

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When asked why they reached the zenith of academic success, they had an answer which has the same gist. Both of them said they did not expect to be Summa Cum Laude. Gil S. Dael, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics graduate said he was a typical student who crams while Israelli T. de la Luna, a Bachelor of Elementary Education graduate said she did not aim for such honor at all.

He Who CramsWhen Gil S. Dael was younger, he dreamt of becoming

a fisherman like his father. He always wanted to become a man who serves the community as the one who sells fish and other edible sea creatures.

The water seemed so inviting for his young spirit. He loved the water so much; he preferred it more than school. But then he realized in his tender age that he must go to school in order to be successful. Also, he thought that he must pursue education in order for him to repay his parent’s hard work to make him live.

And so he went to school and hoarded all the honors. He graduated valedictorian both in elementary and high school. There were adversaries along his journey towards college, but he persisted. Though there were times when there was no penny in his pocket, he never murmured, he strived hard instead.

Then college came. He was blessed to be one of the scholars of the Department of Science and Technology. Hence, his parents need not to struggle as to where to look for money for his tuition and allowance.

“I know that going to college was beyond my parent’s financial capacity,” he shared.

When already in college, he said that he used a number of formulas to attain those high grades. Though he has that cognitive huge capacity, he considers himself as one of the typical students who cram.

“I’ll cram when the exams are fast approaching.” He did not pressure himself to become an honor

student. He just enjoyed his stay in the university and just aimed to pass all his scholarship’s grade requirements. That is perhaps the reason why he is very surprised to know that he is a Summa Cum Laude.

The Industrious GalNever did Israelli de la Luna, a BEEd grad expect that

she will attain the highest Latin honor. All she can say is that she did not expect nor goaled to attain the distinction. She just studied to get grades above 85%. She said that expecting to be someone with all those worldly awards is just going to make her feel agony.

“Dili ko ganahan ma-frustrated,” she said. Now, how could this woman achieve such high honor

when she didn’t even aim for it? The answers? Her unwavering faith. Her motivation. Her focus. And good study habits.

When Israelli, whose nickname is Isra was asked whom he wanted to thank, she did not think any longer but said God. She then acknowledged the Lord’s provision of wisdom and guidance.

“Trust in God. He will take care of you.”Motivation to get high grades was her next driving

force. She knew that if she works hard, she will reap a bountiful harvest. Also, the very presence of her immediate family and friends is another motivation for her.

According to her, her friends play important roles in her college life. She always wanted a companion. She never wanted to be alone. She always wanted people to rely on, to share sentiments both personal and academic. She balances her time with friends to as not jeopardize

She stands in front of a military class. She orders her subordinates to move in a certain manner which stern discipline requires. She is no ordinary woman. She’s not one of those girls who cry at their crushes. She’s just simply different. She’s just simply unique.

Jenith Brene Corpis is a woman of vigor. For a woman, her skills and mindset as well as her achievements are extraordinary. For the sake of those who do not know, Corpis is the first female core commander of our university’s Philippine Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. She actually heads a thousand cadets and cadettes hoarded with discipline and military aptitude.

But Corpis’ vicinity of success did not end here in Negros. She shocks the region when she won the Visayas-wide search for Philippine Air Force Cadette of the Year. She emerged victor over men corps commander in the region which resulted to a humble distinction, pride and honor for her alma mater—Negros Oriental State University.

She brings the banner in the hallway of success as she reached the highest peak of the selection process—in the national level. This time, she is Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Cadette of the Year. Her outstanding feats also include Philippine Navy and Philippine Army that put a sweet smile for the whole NORSU community.

Aside from her militaristic prowess, Corpis continues to walk in the limelight as she was recently hailed one of the national qualifiers for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines. From all that achievements flowing like a river, it is but interesting to know a woman like her.

Why is she militaristic?Clad with simplicity and

modesty, Corpis bravely shares her loving mother, who was back then an officer of Army ROTC during her college days, inspires her.

“Si Mama, nahimong officer sa Silliman sa iyahang time. She

inspired me to become like who I am now.”She said whenever she’s stressed in

school or during her ROTC trainings, she would always remember her mother’s words.

“Ug nabuhat ni Mama na Education iyang kurso, ako pa niya? She’s always my inspiration,” she says.

Aside from her mother, her uncle and his father who are policemen themselves by profession were also her inspirations. “My uncle is a Criminology graduate, and my father is a police. We have the same interest,” she shares.

Out of the blue, she furthers the experiences she gained from being a former Girls Scout member and a CAT trainee has also contributed to her military aptitude.

Fun FactsCorpis usually spends a lot of her time

surfing on her computer every time she feels bored. “Magdula ra kog computer. Hanang Book Worm akong dulaon ug Counter Strike.”

She said she watches Naruto episodes too. “I like the cartoon character Naruto kay astig siya and funny,” she shares.

Her heart sometimes falls dim every time she sees shows featuring KC

Concepcion and Enrique Gil. “Lami kaayo si KC mudala ug mga shows. Niya si Enrique Gil, tisoy,” she says.

The chick reveals that she’s not the ‘mall type’ of a person. She shares she prefers spending her boring times going to nearby sea shores than going to crowded

and noisy malls. “Di man ko tig adto sa mga malls. I would

prefer sea shores kay peaceful,” says the strong lass.

“I have suitors. Some of them are straight men, some of them are tomboys,” shares Corpis when asked if she has special someone. See! It seems like this military chick has the “pinakamahaba

ang buhok” in the world.

Stories to tellLike any other people in the

community, Corpis is also endowed with a big heart who accepts suggestions

and advices. She has got total confidence

on herself that brings her to face all challenges in life despite some downfalls. She is an environmentalist in nature so she has formed advocacies that concern environmental protection.

Fearing the Lord has been her greatest armor, she shares. The Protestant church was her second home. She said it hones her being holistically. In its absence, probably, things will be a little different for her.

“Gadako ko sa church, sa Sunday school. From it, I learned to fear God.”

Because of the teachings of the church, Corpis learns to implant in her heart the principle to make God the center of everything.

“No matter how powerful I am in my field, if I do not have God, I am nothing. Ug unsay akong plan, dili jud na possible kung dili niya will, so despite na military minded ko, ako jud siyang gihimo nga center sa

akong mga plans,” she says.Good citizenship is next on her list.

For her, everyone should be responsible with their respective acts. No one should criticize anyone, and everyone must learn the value of respect. As a student, she says being responsible is a way of practicing good citizenship.

“Ang pag-eskwela, ayawg saguli ug pagbinuang. Pero ang pagbinuang, saguli ug pag-eskwela,” is her advice to all Norsunians out there who feel happy-go-lucky in their studies.

This young woman may have faced all the struggles in her college days, yet it’s fulfilling to know that she has defeated them all. Now, she is ready to face a new chapter of her life—meeting the real world. It’s going to be tough; there are lots of tweaks to live with. But it’s sure; this woman who is rooted with principles will make it more than what we expect.

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Just last month, we heard about the unintentional fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman, Mr. Hung Shi-chen. The suspect was a Philippine Coast Guard who grabbed renewed attention on territorial disputes involving the nations around the South China Sea, which have turned the area into one of the region’s most tense.

Upon knowing the news on the said incident, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, on behalf of the Filipinos, immediately sent Manila Economic and Cultural Office Chairman Amadeo Perez as his personal representative to convey his and the Filipino people’s deep regret and apology to the fisherman’s family as well as to the people of Taiwan over the unfortunate and unintended loss of life.

As a response to the Philippines’ apology, Taiwan was displeased and refused to accept the apology issued by P-Noy. According to Taiwanese people, the apology was truly insincere and that the Philippines is somehow like distancing itself from the incident.

Few days later, Taiwanese government represented by Prime Minister Jiang Yi-huah announced their plans on holding military drills in the South China Sea over the unacceptable apology of P-Noy. It also warned its citizens against traveling to the Philippines, cut off our country from visa-waiver programs and the negotiations with our country.

Moreover, the Taiwanese government also announced the initiation of eleven (11) sanction measures against the Philippines. One of these sanctions is the hiring freeze on the Filipino migrant labor in Taiwan. The latter also includes that once the contract of 88,000 Filipino workers in Taiwan terminate, they must leave and go back to their home land.

If we are to analyze the actions of Taiwan against Philippines, millions of Filipinos will get affected with the scuffle. Overseas workers and their families aren’t the only ones. Filipinos in the tourism industry will also suffer consequences because Taiwanese tourists are currently banned from visiting our country.

I understand the feeling of Taiwanese people, especially the family of the fisherman for their loved one’s untimely death. I know that the Filipino who committed the crime has already faced the consequences. I know that he already regretted for what had happened. Likewise, the Philippines is also regretful and saddened about the incident.

Since there is still misunderstanding between Taiwan and the Philippines, our government should not lose hope and try once more, for the nth time, to reach out Taiwan’s leaders and resolve the issue as soon as possible. Our country cannot afford to have hostile relation with neighboring nations like Taiwan.

The government did the right thing by personally apologizing for the fisherman’s death with the assurance that those responsible will be subjected to due process of law.

I am hoping that the Taiwanese government will soften its heart sooner and release us from their “throat-cutting” sanctions. I don’t want to think that the Taiwanese government is not doing these for personal reasons with its past issue on our country especially on territorial sovereignty issue. I really hope so.

(With reports from Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Unaccepted Apology

When I covered the news about the student government elections last year, I did not understand what on Earth I have felt. It was a mixture of a bittersweet experience, I guess.

The election of the Student Government of Dumaguete City Main Campuses I and II for school year 2013-2014 was successfully conducted last March. And I commend the university Commission on Election personnel for spearheading the said event.

This development, however, prompted me to monitor the filing of the certificate of candidacies of the aspiring candidates for this year’s election. But I was shocked upon knowing that there were only few students vied for a position. The filing was even extended to give the students chances to file for COC.

In fact, if I remembered it right the deadline for filing of COCs was moved twice. This is to, at least,

give chance to some other aspirants. But it seems that alm ost all of the running candidates were unopposed. It appears that no one is interested to become leaders of change.

The election took place days after the forum and according to the COMELEC chairwoman of Main Campus I, only few students had voted—fewer than last year.

It is sad to say that only few students care for their rights to vote. Only few of them wanted to help the student body and the university in general. And this is perhaps because of the not-so-planned and unsynchronized activity.

Both the COMELEC and the students fail to meet at the common point. There was somehow a misunderstanding between the two parties. Maybe there was no proper information dissemination. But it would not mean comradeship is ended. We still can make a difference!

Since we are in a university, we must be an assemblage of determined youths who care—assertive to lead—for the betterment of the Norsunian community.

May this failure will not be repeated in the following years to come and that this bad indicator of a-not-so-united election process may take more participatory Norsunians. Let us show to them that we are vocal, brave and bold.

Comments or suggestions? Email the writer at quinamotjirahkim@yahoo.com.

Bad Indicator

By Rujonel F. Cariaga and Jirah Kim R. Quinamot

FOR THE FIRST time, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology graduate Jenith Brene Corpis qualified for a national screening for the 2013 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) after passing in the regional level on May 20-23.

Corpis was included in the final listing of the top six TOSP regional level qualifiers after receiving a positive feedback from the screening committee. She is the first Norsunian nominee who qualified for the national TOSP that will take place sometime in August this year.

According to a letter sent from the 2013 TOSP Secretariat to Student Affairs Director Giovanni Macahig, Corpis was awarded “for

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her exemplary performance both in academics and extra-curricular involvement.”

“It is with great pleasure that we recommend her to represent Negros Oriental State University for TOSP 2013 Awards because we believe in her potential as a student and as a leader who advocates for the truth and discipline,” the letter furthered.

Sought for his reaction, NORSU TOSP Coordinator Macahig said NORSU is really training its students to become good leaders. “NORSU trains poor but deserving students for leadership,” he said.

In an interview with The NORSUnian, Corpis said she was very thankful of the pronouncement. “I am enlightened of the blessings the Lord has given to me. I am very blessed, and I dedicate all my achievements to God,” she said.

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By Mary Grace G. Bornales

MISS NEGROS ORIENTAL State University (NORSU) 2012 Harriene Banaybanay represented the province of Negros Oriental to the Miss Philippines Earth 2013.

Banaybanay, a third year Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) student, joined the 48 gorgeous and beautiful finalists from all over the country who vied for the

Ms. NORSU 2012 represents NegOr Ms. Phil. Earth ‘13

Miss Philippines Earth 2013 crown. In an interview with The

NORSUnian (TN) via a social network, the 19-year-old beauty queen said last year`s pageant managers of the Negros Province, Gerry Fernadez and Larry Ybesate, recommended her to join in the said competition.

Banaybanay shared one must possess intellect, beauty, strong heart and faith in order to compete with those people who are also competitive in their own.

She thanked Provincial Governor Roel Degamo, Shaman Air President Sylvia Uy and teachers’ association

from Sta. Catalina and Bayawan City for the financial support they gave to her.

“Trusting yourself” was her answer when asked what lesson she learned from the competition.

Norsunians commend“It is very overwhelming for it

shows that Norsunians are not just rich in brain but also in beauty,” Princess Ann Ruales, a sophomore Bachelor of Science in Geology (BS

Geo) student said. Junior BS Pharmacy student

who was a classmate of Banaybanay, Ella Jane Jarantilla shared to TN her happiness for her friend’s

achievement. She said Banaybanay did her best and that she still deserves to be recognized.

The pageant’s coronation night took place at the Mall of Asia Arena

on May 19, 2013. The crowned winners are entitled to actively promote and get involved with the environment`s preservation and protection.

Beauty and wit: 22 Miss Philippines Earth 2013 candidates pose for the camera during their plenary pictorial. Miss Negros Oriental State University 2012 Harriene Banaybanay (1st right) represents Negros Oriental province.(Courtesy of Facebook.com)

To my surprise, I was not terminated on that round. I was saved by the contest’s mechanics. Since I have accumulated a total of ten points, I qualified for the final round. The number of competitors decreased to seven.

That reminded me of what happened on the regional contest. I was almost eliminated after the average round. Thanks for that mathematical formula I read the morning before the contest that came out in an item on the average round. That made me gone out the office not empty-handed. I bagged the laurels at the end because my performance in the concluding game was good that time, I can remember.

But during my last struggle in the national level, I performed otherwise. I seriously performed ill since I was unfocused from the first question.

After the f inal round, I honestly had no face to show the people around me. I was indeed embarrassed. Although I felt seemingly bad, I was happy to hear my coach comforting me.

“Okay ra na, at least nakaabot ka sa final round,” my coach assured me. I just smiled back reluctantly.

After a week or two of dismay, I learned a lesson that will forever remind me throughout my life. That is, to never squander the time given to you in accomplishing something.

As you may know, it was May 2011 when I learned about the PSQ. Two months later, I made up my mind to join the said competition. My plan was to allot at least an hour per day for studying about the Statistics subjects starting the last week of July until October.

Then the first semester of the year ended yet I still have studied nothing. And during the semestral break, I scanned a statistics book but stopped only with the first chapter. Consequently, I decided to not pursue my plan anymore.

And that day finally came. The Math Department announced that an elimination round shall be conducted for PSQ’s provincial level. I decided not to join, but intuition told me to.

My being undisciplined and

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indecisive made me disgust myself. I should have made it better in the nationals. I should have knew of the statistics of Philippine population that came out on PSQ. I should have been serious about it. I should have been better.

I mishandled the opportunity that I believed God has entrusted me. By far, that was the great mistake I made in my life as a student. That, however, reminded me of a crucial aspect that will mold me to become better.

So now, I am dealing with my priorities very sharply, with an unwavering outlook to propel as fast as I can against the current of the challenges of victory.

All of us now are definitely up to something that we would want to accomplish. Whether it is as small as finishing a simple homework or as big as struggling for a national trophy, we have to take every step as warily as we could in order to guarantee no rue. Let us plan ahead of time on how to get rid of the unconstructive forces and follow this plan sincerely.

As the last combat over the dazzling honor approaches, let us tolerate not our fear to override our great strength and ability, nor our sloppiness to supersede our confidence and discretion, but rather our zeal to set our mind’s cleverness and concentration. The triumphs, remember, will not loom before us, but are always waiting behind the far-off horizons of our long voyages. Thence, our flourishing future is assured, only if we take the exact path going there and if we trek audaciously and warily.

Editor’s Note: Ramil S. Espere, Jr. is the first NORSU student to win the Central Visayas Regional Philippine Statistics Quiz. He has transferred to the University of the Philippines–National Institute of Geological Sciences to pursue his dream to become a geologist. He wrote the text above to make the students realize in the beginning of the school year that they can do extraordinary things if and only if they discipline themselves to focus on their goals.

Harriene Banaybanay

governor who earned 191 votes. CED’s new representatives are Kenneth Omnos (177 votes) and Jeson Moreno (162 votes).

As for the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Vergara said nobody can run for a position since they are now part of the College of Business Administration.

MC II ElectionAccording to SGDC–II

COMELEC Chairman June Hannah Pagbonocan, the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) is the sole college who had no vying candidates for the gubernatorial position.

The newly elected SGDC–II President and Vice-President are Feb Marie Boncales from the College of Engineering and Architecture with 187 votes and Arnel Caday from the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF) with 184 votes, respectively.

Janethriz Aso earned 133 votes making her the new CEA governor. Rojane Mansueto is the new college vice governor with 135 votes. The new college representatives include Raymond Mahinay (91 votes), Ivy dela Peña (87 votes), and Lawrence dela Peña (79 votes).

Furthermore, Kreste Pearl Imbong is the new CAF governor earning a total of 46 votes against Judy Guinco with only 20 votes. Bethel Liz Macalisang is the college’s new vice governor with 44 votes. CAF’s new representatives are Bernadette Picardo with 59 votes and Maria Allizah with 45 votes.

Leaders’ visions and goalsSought for her views, Talorete

said, “The student Government body shall be assertive in every endeavor it will face, especially if it’s all about the students. I am envisioning Norsunians to be more assertive for their rights.”

“For me, I will just guide the new legislators. The school needs an effective legislative branch,” said SGDC-I Vice President Miralles.

SGDC–II President Boncales shares she will be following up the procurement process of their college’s farming tools. “The students need power sprayers, grass cutters and plastic mold.”

“As a newly elected SGDC–II vice president, I plan to fix everything kay daghan kaayo dapat bag-ohon sa Main Campus II, especially about sa projects kay wala juy makitang project nga napagawas sa naglingkod karon,” Caday said.

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15 Norsunians receive YMCA Outstanding Student AwardsBy Rujonel F. Cariaga and Kendrex B. Pael

FIFTEEN NORSUNIANS WERE recognized as outstanding students of the year 2013 for embodying social responsibility and empowerment of the young people. Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) gave the award.

Out of 185 awardees throughout Dumaguete City, 15 of them come from Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). Recognized for their notable achievements are Jhoanna Marie Antiquina (BSOSM), Lycel Caingcoy (BSBA), Rolyn Jane Catanus (BEEd), Jenith Brene Corpis (BS Crim),Gil Dael (BS Math), Israelli de la Luna (BEEd), Dinh Anne Diamante (BSBA), Jorgielyn Firer (BSOSM), Charisse Mae Labe (BSEd), Regina Ragay (BS Tourism) ,Yuri Sienes Jr.(BSBA), Carmelito Sojor IV (BEEd),Venus Mae Tan (BS Pharm), Kathleen Jeanne Yuson (BS Chem), and Fe Therese Villaruel (BSBA).

Former YMCA President Atanacio Llena told The NORSUnian (TN) the awarding serves as a yearly formal

recognition of the students who excelled both in academics and extra-curricular activities.

Llena said the event recognizes the students for the hard work and great dedication. He furthered it is a good motivator for them to do better in life.

The selection of YMCA awardees is categorized according to level—elementary level, secondary

level, and tertiary level. Each awardee must be a graduating student.

For elementary level, each school is entitled to recommend not more than two pupils. For the secondary level, only one out of the 200 graduating students can receive the award.

Moreover, no number requirement in the tertiary as it depends on the number of the graduating

students from each college. BEEd graduate Israelli de

la Luna, an awardee, said, “It was an honor to receive such award. It feels great that YMCA acknowledged the hard work of young people.”

The 23rd Annual Outstanding Student Awarding was held at YMCA Conference Hall, Dumaguete City on March 15.

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Job well done! 10 out of the 15 NORSU YMCA awardees beam with pride as they receive their Outstanding Student Award Certificates. (Photo by Mayette Hanna F. Diez)

DOUBLE DOSE OF... from page 3her studies. She believes that real friends will respect your beliefs in life.

For her, focus is a need in a college life. She shares she has observed some men and women of her age whom also are smart but act dumb in class because of this crazy little thing called ‘love’. Actually, she sees it as a petty ‘stupidity’; she now has a mature approach to love.

“Dili magdali-dali. God has something reserved someone for you. If magdali-dali ka, ang giandam sa Ginoo nimo kay dili na ma imo; ang best unta kay di na ma-imo kay gadali-dali man ka. We still have enough time kay bata pa ta.”

A study habit was sure established in her tertiary school years. After she arrives from school, she does not immediately sit down and study. She used to condition her mind before a comprehensive reading.

“Pag-abot na ko sa balay, dili

ko magtuon dayon , i-kondisyon ‘sa nako akong utok.”

She confessed that she does a “last minute” study for her examinations. She only studies intensively if the test is fast approaching. But what really matters is what she does in order to remember what she has just studied.

“Iyawyaw nako akong gibasa. Sometimes isulat. Kay mas makaremember ko kung ako isulat. Kung magtake na ko sa test, makarecall ko asa nga specific part sa notes nako na take down tung answer sa question,” Israelli said.

Gil and Israelli have contrasting personalities. Gil calls himself typical and does a geeky act an expected Suma Cum Laude does while de la Luna says she’s organized and struggles for the equilibrium of her academics and social life. But whatever the differences they may have, they have proven one thing: the secret to success is not to expect.

loved ones for the inspirations, valuable teachings, remarkable friendship and unwavering support. They said they were very grateful with the scholarship grants that afforded their college education.

Pleased NorsuniansJean Anna Rose Tuble,

a Bachelor of Secondary Education, said, “Ms. de la Luna really deserves the title. It only proves nga effective jud ang tinudluan sa mga instructors sa CEd.”

John Michael Amor, a sophomore BS Math student said, “Mga bright jud ang mga BS Math students!”

The 55th Commencement Exercises was held at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex on March 26 with its commencement speaker Judge Rafael Cresencio Tan Jr.

(USMO) Head Benjamin Valencia commended Corpis, saying the latter’s militaristic mind, intelligence and experience as corps commander has contributed a lot on her success.

For BS Crim student Flordeliz Peñaranda, Corpis’ accomplishments are worth commending. She said, “To God be the glory! I’m very happy for Jenith Brene for a job well done. We are very proud of her.”

Other students of Central Visayas who qualified for the TOSP national level are Von Jovi Biala from Foundation University–Dumaguete City, Stephen Bryan Bongcaras from Holy Name University–Tagbilaran City, Sonny Boquecosa from University of San Carlos–Cebu City, Cherry Mae Gumapac from Silliman University and Narciso Eduard from St. Paul University Dumaguete.

The TOSP is an annual event that seeks to galvanize the youth into nation building through exemplary academic performance, change-making social involvement, and inspiring leadership services to their school, local communities, and the country.

requirements for the university accreditation sometime on July and September this year.

SAS covers 21 student services. These are Office of Student affairs Services, Registrar, Library, Career and Placement office, Clinic (Medical and Dental) office, Federation of Student Governments, CARE Center, Pylon, Information Publicity Office, Sports and Athletics, Cultural Affairs, University Internship Coordinator, Computer Information System Office, League of Student Office, The NORSUnian, Income Generating Project, Safety and Security Office, Gender and Development Office, Cashier, University Multi-Faith Center, Supply Office and Office of the Discipline.

Dr. Giovanni Macahig led the discussion and presentation of the student services VMGOs. He was assisted by the university registrar Reymil Cadapan.

NORSU HAS 21... from page 1Macahig noted the said

consultation and consolidation with the stakeholders was due to a new CHEd Memorandum Order No. 9 Series of 2013 that orders to enhance the student affairs services.

He furthered the said student services include different offices and service offices that operate to serve the students. “So our first move is to consolidate all our efforts, to clarify our efforts, objectives, of every office and to formulate development plans for the offices and try to harmonize all these plans so that we can help together in serving the students,” he said.

The director said, “dili mi mag-iyahay kung dili, maghiusa me tanan mag-coordinate me sa among efforts unya naa me unity.”

Macahig ended, “hopefully, we can see a clear pass ahead sa atuang mga service offices. This will be a long journey. I hope we can be united.”

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