BulSU GEAR Vol.2, No.2

BulSu MovES FoRwARd AMid And BEyond thE PAndEMic

Just like other educational institutions, Bulacan State University (BulSU) has endured the challenges and issues in teaching and learning continuity. Adjustments and modifications were made guided by the policies implemented by relevant government agencies. BulSU migrated to flexible teaching and learning modality, recalibrated the curriculum, capacitated the faculty and staff, progressed the infrastructure, carried out a strategic plan, and evaluated every aspect of the strategy in order to safeguard the steadiness and stability of operation.

The BulSU Administration stayed in touch with its stakeholders to keep track of their expectations and responsibilities. Communication paved the way to establish consistent presence and opened the door to reach out for support and assistance. The community was enjoined to take advantage of development through online resources. Everyone was encouraged to be flexible when appropriate.

As everybody is trying to reclaim a kind of normalcy, it is important to have a positive disposition. Studies have shown that maintaining this kind of attitude promotes both mental and physical well-being. Thus, despite the hindrances of the COVID-19, the BulSU environment continues to reflect an affirmative

and optimistic image evident through the endeavors fulfilled by the different Colleges, offices, units, and organizations.

The overwhelming consequences of the pandemic has been an extraordinary time for learning how adaptable and resilient educational systems can be. There were many days that have delivered overwhelming situations that sometimes caused overstrained conditions to both the faculty and students. Everything is urgent, everything is important. The highly creative teachers of BulSU created strategies as fast as the obstacles appeared while the spirited and hardworking BulSUans reset their baseline to carry on in the shadow of the global crisis.

The presence of the pandemic presented huge challenges and learning curves for all forms of education. But BulSU has tremendous strength in taking close account of the disparities as the future of the educational system is planned ahead. Together and with resilience, the BulSU community has continuously moved forward and championed the tests and the hurdles of this pervasive global situation.

SOAR BulSU!

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BulSu coMMunity

Dr. Teody C. San Andres Executive Vice President

Aware that every decision would be crucial, we would hold a series of virtual consultation meetings with CHED officials and LGUs to get some instructions, but it was not easy. Along the way, there were times when decisions had to be made with doubts lurking around. But look at where we are now. Look how far we have gone. The battle against COVID-19 is not yet over, but we have remained standing and coasting in the right direction by God’s grace.

When you are down, there is no other way but up. Whatever we have accomplished in confronting the pandemic was, without a doubt, made possible because of you. We managed to rise and soar because you have never given up. The entire BULSU community and stakeholders significantly made our daunting task bearable. You gave us reasons to work even harder because you deserve it. We managed to rise and soar because you have never given up.

I once read in an article that success in life is a process of selection and elimination or choosing between the worthy and the worthless. I couldn’t agree more. Many have succeeded in their respective sphere of challenges not without putting up a good fight. Those triumphant groups and individuals did not leave their chances of surviving by rolling the dice waiting for their luck. They bet everything they got in the bag, including their lives, carefully exercising their choices because they knew in their hearts that victory is achieved more than received.

As the community of Bulacan State University, we have proven in the last two years that nothing comes easy if we wish to survive. It has been tough for all of us but tougher on our part as decision-makers. We knew that everyone was clueless about how to react and what to do every given day, but we needed to do something as one team. We had to fight back; otherwise, it is a betrayal of your trust and our commitment to the institution.

Finally, our journey will continue. Having said that, there are still works to be done, plans to revisit, and a vision to focus on, but are not worried about. Yes, we have limitations and weaknesses, but we have you. We will journey together and dream together. No one will be left behind until we finish the race. Borrowing the lines from the testimony of Apostle Paul, he said, “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

God bless everyone.

“When you are down, there is no other way but up. Whatever we have accomplished in confronting the pandemic was, without a doubt, made possible because of you.”

BulSu SEtS thE StAndARdS; coE gEnERAtES ExcEllEnt outPutS

Dr. Ma. Magdalena V. Gatdula Dean, College of Engineering

Gearing towards a more progressive, responsive, and globally competitive community, the Bulacan State University (BulSU) College of Engineering (COE) continues to provide quality and excellent education. Our mighty colony is triumphant in maintaining remarkable board exams performances, communityand technology-based research, and accomplishments over the years.

red Ants bAnner sAtisfying licensure exAm results

Gearing towards a more progressive, responsive, and globally competitive community, the Bulacan State University (BulSU) College of Engineering (COE) continues to provide quality and excellent education. Our mighty colony is triumphant in maintaining remarkable board exams performances, communityand technology-based research, and accomplishments over the years.

It is my pride as the mother and head of this college to present our dear graduates that have brought honor and dignity to our college and university by acquiring impressive performances in their respective departments’ board examinations.

The Civil Engineering (CE) Department bagged a 76.67% passing rate for the first takers and a 70.27% overall passing rate, surpassing the national passing rate of 36.67%, in the November 2021 CE Licensure Examination. Moreover, in the May 2019 CE Board

Exam, the CE Department tapped a 46.28% overall passing rate, in which 40.63% was garnered by first takers. It was 6.69% higher than the national passing rate of 38.08%.

Electrifying the standard of quality education, (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 4.) the Electrical Engineering Department reaped a 72.22% score for the first takers and a 65% general score in the September 2021 Registered Electrical Engineering (REE) Licensure Examination, which is 12.14% higher than the national passing rate of 64.40%. In addition, the EE Department obtained a 54.68% university-wide passing score and 66.67% passing score for the first takers in April 2019. In September of the same year, our graduates generated an outstanding general score of 84.56% and a 66.67% success rate for the first takers. Furthermore, our alumni exceeded the national averages of 62.79% and 67.16% of the April and September 2019 Board Exams, respectively.

Moreover, the Electronics Engineering Department, in contrast, has vowed to get back on track following our sandwich performance on the last three consecutive board exams. On the April 2019 ECE Licensure Examination, we had an overall passing rate of 58.76% and a 45.24% passing rate for first takers. We fell 7.52% short of the national passing rate of 48.92%. Our ECE graduates redeemed our reputation in the October 2019 Board Exam, outperforming the national passing rate of 49.23 percent with a 60.09% overall passing rate and a 61.95% passing rate for the first takers. However, we fell behind the national passing rate of 47.84% by 50.23% in the October 2021 ECE Licensure Examination. The ECE Department registered a 42.11% overall passing rate and a 23.81% first takers’ passing rate.

Pursuing the true definition of excellence, the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department, on the other hand, showed our excellence in the February 2020 ME Licensure Examination in which our alumni earned a high passing mark of 75.53% for the first takers and a 69.23% university-wide passing mark. It was 96.44% above the 38.45% national passing rate. Furthermore, our graduates produced a 60.87% average success rate and a 64.91% overall passing rate in the February 2019 Board Exam. Six months later, we raised the bar in the August 2019 ME Board Exam. Our alumni registered an impressive 96% passing rate for the first takers and a 90.07% institutional passing rate, which was 35.96% higher than the national average passing rate of 70.61%.

Truly, we, at the College of Engineering of Bulacan State University, have grown to excellence as we became pioneers and cradle of having top-performing students in the licensure examinations.

the mighty colony’s educAtors speArheAd innoVAtion And deVelopment through reseArch

While adhering to the principles of Arts and Science of Engineering, our college’s teaching forces have responded to the ever-changing local and international environment through responsive research. The permanent, temporary, and part-time faculties unraveled and proposed solutions to various issues during the four quarters of 2021.

In the first quarter (January to March), we had a total of nine completed research outputs and one published research output in an internationally refereed journal within the year, in pursuit of the Department of Budget and Management Organizational Outcomes for 2021 (DBM-OO-2021). In addition, when it came to the State University and College (SUC) Levelling, 27 of our 75 or 36% of our faculty members were engaged in various research activities. More so, we had one completed research-based paper published, two research-based papers presented, three received citations, and one invention made.

Meanwhile, during the second quarter (April to June), we were able to complete eight research outputs and three published research outputs in internally refereed journals within the year, all in accordance with DBM-OO-2021. Furthermore, as required by the SUC Levelling, 27.03% (20/74) of our faculty members were involved in research activities. We also have one externally funded research, published three completed research-based papers, presented two research-based papers, received 10 citations, and developed seven inventions.

In pursuit of DBM-OO-2021, the College of Engineering has finished the third quarter (July to

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September) with 14 completed research outputs and two published research outputs in internationally refereed journals within the year. Moreover, in compliance with the SUC Levelling, 22 of our 78 (28.21%) faculty members had engaged in research activities. We had also funded one external research, published two completed research-based papers, and presented two completed research-based papers.

To finally conclude 2021 in full adherence with DBM-OO-2021, during the fourth quarter (October to December, we had one research output that was utilized by the industry or beneficiaries in the last three years. In addition, within the year, we had completed 12 research outputs and published three research outputs in internationally refereed journals. Moreover, as required by the SUC Levelling, 17.95% (14/78) of our faculty members were involved in research activities. We also funded one external research, published four completed research-based papers, presented two completed research-based papers, and made two inventions.

The college’s extension services had formulated programs, orientations, webinars, outreach projects that truly remarked the university’s goal to have mandated

services on communities enumerating two extension services from Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering. Manufacturing Engineering has formulated four successful extension programs while Electronics Communications Engineering did five more projects. The Computer Engineering department has doubled the number to 10 total projects extended to communities and the Mechanical Engineering department has achieved 12 extension services at most.

Moreover, the College of Engineering produces excellent students who nurture their skills and knowledge in curricular and non-curricular activities earning top rankings in different competitions that get the university and the college well known on the regional and national stage.

With the utmost pride, I am proud to say that the College of Engineering of Bulacan State University is a home, not only of top-performing students in the board exams, but also of responsive and innovative educators, as well as extension programs and excellent students who compete for greatness and honor, who ethically contribute to the sustainable growth and development of our college, university, and nation.

(Above: one of the utility models registered under the name of the BulSU College of Engineering - the Ergonomic Shovel.)

thesis It: delVing into reseArch’s how to’s

Mathematics Society

Academic writing provides a central role in fostering one's learning wherein it aims to persuade, synthesize and inform the readers of significant observation and research findings. This school year of 2021-2022, the Mathematics Society (Mathsoc) Organization has prepared a webinar that would assist the College of Science's students to formulate an appropriate scheme for a factual academic paper.

In line with this, the event was held last November 13, 2021, on a Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, targeting a specific audience from the 4th year BS Mathematics Students of Bulacan State University (Main Campus) La Consolacion University Philippines – Malolos. Additionally, two different online video applications were utilized for which the Google Meet and Facebook live were open to the said viewers and the other MathSoc Organization members.

Their officers, specifically the Internal Vice President, Joshua P. Valeroso , and the Public Information Committee Associate, Jay Mark H. Mendoza, exhibited their prowess as the masters of ceremony for the event. The program officially began with a doxology and presentation of the Philippine National Anthem, which the BulSU Saring Himig led; then, it is followed by an audiovisual presentation of the BulSU Hymn to commemorate the official anthem of the university.

Meanwhile, the honorable OIC Dean, Dr. Edgardo M. Santos, generously gave the opening remarks that firmly inspired and boosted the spirit of each student. After that, an ice breaker was conducted by Gretchen B. Sison and Paul Miki M. Cruz from the Secretariat Committee. This served as a fun activity intended to encourage the Google Meet participants to engage with excitement. For the game itself, entitled “Rebus Puzzle,” each winner with the overall total of ten received 50 pesos cash via Gcash.

Conversely, the program started with an introduction of the guest resource speaker, led by Calvin P. Eladia, the Education Associate of the organization, followed by the initial discussion from the Main Campus Director, Professor Armele J. Mangaran. (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 6.) The gist of the presentation centralized on the systematic suggested research guides that also include tips in choosing relevant and feasible topics. Subsequently, queries were entertained to provide full clarifications about the said topic through an open forum segment, and the CS Band presented an intermission number. A Certificate of Recognition was then awarded to recognize Professor Mangaran’s effort in imparting fruitful knowledge and insights wherein Lionel C. Comission, a Graphic Design Associate, successfully accomplished the said part. To formally close the event, the Department Head of the Mathsoc Organization, Mr. Benedict M. Estrella, gave the final remarks. The event eventually ended with an audiovisual presentation of the Bulsu March.

It is truly undeniable that events such as these foster the young minds of our students. Indeed, the program’s relevance clarifies a specific area where students can apply different techniques in formulating an open yet specific presentation of a particular research discussion.

the puppet project: educAting children About coVId-19

Mr.

Mr.

Ronilo P. Antonio

Zeth Dane Nielle Merida

The College of Education extends its hand to the youth amid the pandemic with Edu and Cate’s videos, aiming to develop COVID-19 literacy and understanding.

Puppetry has become a popular and effective medium for teaching young learners. The challenges brought by the pandemic have made face-to-face events not feasible.

This made informing children a lot more challenging. That is why the Bulacan State University–College of Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education, and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programs initiated their research-based extension project titled, “Development and Evaluation of Technology-enhanced Puppet-based Materials: Towards Children’s Improved COVID-19 Literacy.”

The said research-based extension project was conducted to develop children’s literacy and understanding of COVID-19 through using puppet videos.

Presented on July 29, 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live, the program’s audience consists of Day Care teachers and pupils of Malolos, Bulacan.

The two puppets named Edu and Cate became Bulacan State Unversity-College of Education’s identity when conducting its extension activities. They were brought to life by a team and designed based on the preferences of the Day Care teachers in the entire City of Malolos.

The Bulacan State University–College of Education’s innovative response to the pandemic’s challenge to children’s education will hopefully be recognized and be effective in combating the problem of informing children even in long distances and with no physical contact, caused by the pandemic.

coed lAunches Its extension Icons Video

Ms. Zeñorina C. Merida

The College of Education (CoED) extension icons Lolo Eddie, Lola Sion, Kuya Edu and Cate starred in a puppet video series titled Edu & Cate Time. The video series is a technology-enhanced puppet-based instructional material produced from the collaborative research led by Ms. Esther G. Domingo.

It aimed to educate the children of Barangay Mojon Day Care centers on Covid-19. Barangay Mojon Daycare Centers are the primary beneficiaries of the Adopt-A-Day Care Program implemented by the Bachelor of Elementary and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programs. True to its educational nature, the puppet videos appeared in three (3) episodes where children answered questions from Kuya Edu and Cate.

These puppet videos were launched as a developmental activity for the virtual health education campaign conducted on July 29, 2021 by Ms. Ma. Elaine Alday-de Guzman, Nurse II from DepEd Schools Division of Bulacan. Its topic “Covid-19 Awareness and Precautions, Children Immune Boost System” was discussed with almost 100 participants via Zoom teleconferencing and Facebook Live streaming.

Other instructional materials that addressed the needs of the extension program beneficiaries are comics and storybooks that star the Extension Icons as well.

For the research aspect of the activity, the effectiveness of the videos was evaluated by the participants. These videos were then uploaded in the Edu and Cate Time YouTube Channel.

A post-pAndemic bulsu sArmiento cAmpus

Ms. Rhea B. Gulin

With the Department of Health announcing that the COVID-19 is nearing the state of endemic, the Bulacan State University is now gearing towards providing holistic education in a post-pandemic world.

The renovation of the covered court marks one of BulSU-SC’s efforts in preparing for the limited faceto-face classes. These new projects aimed to decrease the student dropout rate, which significantly increased because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Furthermore, Cong. Robes also promised that the covered court would not be the last project with the Sarmiento Campus.

“As your partners in education, Mayor Arthur Robes and I will do more renovations to your facilities, para pagbalik ninyo sa limited face-to-face classes, handa na,” added Cong. Robes.

(Sarmiento Campus Dean Lorelei Consuelo addressing the Hon. Cong. Robes and other university officials on her opening remarks.)

For BulSU however, this transition is more than just recalibrating health protocols. The University aims to provide something new, better, and promising for the return.

SOMETHING NEW: FACILITIES

Last February 3, the Bulacan State UniversitySarmiento Campus graced its newly renovated covered court brought by the efforts of Congresswoman Rida “Ate Rida” Robes.

Honorable Congresswoman graced its inauguration along with select City Councilors, President Cecila Navasero-Gascon, Chancellor Reynaldo S. Naguit, Campus Dean Lorelei Consuelo, and Sarmiento Campus faculty members.

“This event symbolizes the translation of the University’s partnership with different agencies of the government into a reality that meets the needs of our students in a post-pandemic world,” said University Pres. Gascon during her welcoming remarks.

The University truly made the most out of the online learning setup. Just before the renovation of the covered court, BulSU-SC also unraveled a new 2-story building with six classrooms ready to be used by the students.

(The University President Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to Hon. Cong. Rida Robes for her efforts in renovating the Sarmiento Campus covered court.)

During the inauguration of the covered court, Cong. Robes emphasized the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the students, teachers, and everyone in the education sector. (Continued on the next page.)

SOMETHiNG BETTEr: STudENT WELFArE

(Continuation from page 10.) “The online learning setup is similar to Ivy League schools, but we weren’t ready. It has caused our fears–even traumas,” said Cong. Robes.

Various mental health organizations have verified that the distancing and isolation brought by the pandemic have triggered anxiety, stress, and depression among students. This is why the newly renovated covered court is postured to provide a safe space for the students to address these mental health concerns brought by the pandemic.

“It will be a social space for students to build relationships among each other and rebuild their confidence,” added University Pres. Gascon during the inauguration.

The University has long acknowledged this truth as it implemented several Mental Health Breaks during the online learning setup and introduced various mental health awareness seminars. This inauguration project signifies that the University will continue doing so.

SOMETHiNG PrOMiSiNG: BuLSu dEvELOPMENT

The external campuses like the Sarmiento Campus will benefit significantly from the said decentralization as it will provide individual funding for each campus. Therefore, each external campus can implement plans, initiate projects, and launch innovations designed specifically for their clientele.

Indeed, there is no stopping for Bulacan State University from pushing the boundaries of education, even during a post-pandemic world.

bridging the gAp between science And its students

Mr. Ronilo P. Antonio and Mr. Johan Gabriel

The pioneer batch of students of the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) program from the Laboratory High School (LHS) successfully organized its first-ever scientific research webinar.

Even with the limitations brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bulacan State University marches forth its research-oriented future with a webinar titled “BREAKTHROUGH: Research Progress at Home’’ held on July 19, 2021 through Zoom and Facebook Live.

The said webinar was organized by the Grade 9 students of the Laboratory High School (Science, Technology, and Engineering Program), along with their research adviser and the CRDU Head, Mr. Ronilo P. Antonio. Additionally, the moderators for the event were Jonah Mariz P. Gutierrez and Victor Crisostomo of 9 - STE.

“This program marks our strengthening partnership with the government as we continue to step on the face of development,” said University Pres. Gascon in her welcoming remarks.

During the inauguration, Cong. Robes formally expressed her support to the BulSU Bill, which aims to decentralize the administration of Bulacan State University.

The goal of the event was to show that research, innovation, and breakthroughs can be achieved even amidst the flexible learning system. Specifically, the webinar aimed to address feasible solutions to both old and new, and even direct and indirect problems caused by the pandemic.

In addition to this, the webinar is composed of different topics that are deemed to be relevant in the present environmental status. (Continued on the next page.)

(The University President Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon addressing the audience during her opening remarks.)

(Continued from page 11.) Invited speakers with expertise in research, life sciences, and technology imparted their knowledge and experiences to inspire the young researchers of the Laboratory High School (Science, Technology, and Engineering Program).

First among the speakers was Mr. Garry Galvez, a BulSU alumnus and candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Science, currently based at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. His topic “Scientific Research in the New Normal” addressed the prerequisite requirements for scientific research to be feasible at home. He also explained the characteristics researchers must possess in order to formulate a study.

Moreover, Mr. Galvez emphasized the importance of inquiry and curiosity amongst the youth in discovering simple solutions to complex problems.

Following him was Dr. Richard Clemente, BulSU’s incumbent Director for Research Management. His session was about “Life Science Research: Opportunities in the New Normal”. Specifically, his topic laid down the possible research topics concerning life science students can conduct in their own spaces.

Continuing with the discussion of topics, “Environmental Science: Research Opportunities in the New Normal” was the title of the session led by Dr. Edwin Tadiosa. He is the incumbent Assistant Director for Research Management of the University with a Ph.D in Botany. His discussion gave an overview on Environmental Science and focused on the specifics of both short and long-term ecological research studies. Further, he talked about his experiences out there in the field of nature, given he is an Environmental Researcher.

Last among the speakers was Dr. Marlon Leyesa. He is currently the Assistant Director for SPARKS Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centers at BulSU with a Ph.D. in Engineering Management. His topic was titled “Developing Research Innovations through Arduino Platform” where he addressed the involvement of technology in advancing research to greater heights. Subsequently, he emphasized how to use the Arduino platform, including its mechanics, properties, and procedures.

new but swift: meo on the moVe for better monitoring And eVAluAting system

Ms. Rose Villar Deputy Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Office

The Monitoring and Evaluation Office (MEO) is one of the newly created offices under the Office of the President which is directly supervised by Engr. Ivy Mar Ramos as the Executive Director of the Strategic Management and Development Office. It was through Special Order No. 43, series of 2021, that Ms. Rose P. Villar was designated as the Deputy Director for Monitoring and Evaluation where she was assigned to develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the quantitative and qualitative evidences gathered in the implementation of programs, projects and activities in the University.

To date, the assigned four technical staff of MEO were trained relative to the use/adoption of the so-called Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES) which is one of the government’s initiatives to mainstream the culture of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the bureaucracy. It primarily aims to provide a system of integration, coordination and linkages of all monitoring activities in the locality; to deliver upto-date and relevant information on the overall status of project implementation for timely program/project adjustments; to institutionalize problem-solving session as a mechanism to address issues and concerns encountered during the implementation phase; and to provide information on lessons learned for planning, budgeting and implementation of similar projects in the future.

Guided by the RPMES in establishing the BulSU M&E System, the MEO has started crafting the M&E Plan for CY 2022 which will serve as guide/list of all the ongoing projects in the University subject to thorough monitoring and/or inspection. Inputs for this year’s M&E plan were gathered through the cooperation and assistance of the offices tasked to coordinate the implementation of research, extension services, and infrastructure projects in the University –namely, the Research Management Office, Development and Innovation Office, Extension Services Office, Project Management Office, and Planning and Development Office.

The MEO is currently conducting a dry-run in the collection of data using the M&E input forms which require the enumeration of both physical and financial accomplishment in order to measure the ongoing activities and track its performance indicators over time. Overall analysis of the ongoing programs/projects will be incorporated along with the compilation of M&E output forms to come up with a Quarterly Monitoring Report as a way to improve transparency and accountability in the University. The said quarterly document can also be accessed and utilized to provide the necessary information to guide strategic planning, to effectively design and implement programs and projects, and to help identify the most efficient use of resources.

fifteen new Auditors join bulsu’s teAm for continuous prepArAtion for the extension of Iso 9001:2015

Dr. Mayleen Dorcas B. Castro Deputy Director, International/Local Certifications and Awards

After the passing of the ISO9001:2015 Recertification on July 5-7, 2021, the office of International/Local Certifications & Awards received its certificate indicating its validity from September 11, 2020 to September 10, 2023. This milestone was followed by an Appreciation Course on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on August 19, 2021, Course on Effective Internal QMS Auditing last August 26-27, 2021.

This course resulted to 15 newly Internal Auditors who passed the Course on Effective Internal QMS Auditing (Based on ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 Standards). In order to pass this course, a qualification exam must be done. These new accreditors took the examination on September 3, 2021 and have successfully passed the test. As of now, the University has 33 active Internal Auditors from different offices and colleges. They are Engr. Ivy Mar Ramos, Dr. Mayleen Dorcas Castro, Engr. Merricris Pangilinan, Engr. Noemi Reyes, Ms. Salome Tolentino, Ms. Rose Villar, Arch. Ma. Teresa Gopez, Engr. Oliver Mariano, Mr. David Bote, Ms. Irish Baldevarona, Mr. Manuel Manahan, Ms. Anna Liza Mercado, Ms. Jamaica Orozco, Dr. Loida Crespo, Engr. Nancy Santiago, ... (Continued on the next page.)

(Continuation from page 13.)Engr. Dyan Rodriguez, Ms. Theresa Alday, Mr. Russell Alfonso, Mr. Adrian Carlos, Mr. Sarah Christine Tan, Dr. Joseline Santos, Ms. Eleonor Basilio, Ms. Maria Lin Cristobal, Mr. Prince Cristobal, Ms. Grace Leaban, Ms. Shiela Malvar, Dr. Jovita Villanueva, Prof. Yolanda Roberto, Dr. Richard Clemente, Engr. Donald Lapiguera, Mr. Isagani Reyes, Ms. Alma Bella Santiago, and Ms. Rowena Santos.

Together with the SMS Consultant and these auditors, a continuous series of Review and Updating of Risks and Opportunities Assessment (ROA) of the different offices and colleges, Monitoring & Renewal of QMS Objectives, Internal Audit and Pre-Surveillance Audit (PSA) on March 3 and 9, 2022 Pre-Surveillance Audit (PSA) were conducted in preparation for the Management Review on March 29, 2022. Also, the ILCA office is planning to extend the ISO 9001:2015 Standard to Satellite Campuses. And lastly, the crafting the Consultancy Proposal for the Technical Assistance in the Preparation for the Assessment of Philippine Quality Award (PQA) for the University.

building mAth minds towArds triumph

Mathematics

Society

Sadly, many students are dubious about their chosen path, and sometimes, some of them are doubtful even when they are about to enter the professional world. Because of this, the Mathematics Society (MathSoc) organized a three-part webinar series that will guide the students to look forward to their chosen fields as BS Mathematics students. Additionally, the project aims to inspire the students with the help of the resource speakers who have personally taken the path they wish to pursue.

The project is entitled “Building Math Minds towards Triumph.” It also consisted of three themes: Actuarial Science: The First Way to Ensure, Game Development: The Good of Games, and Statistics in the Real World: A Walk Through.

The three-part webinar started with a doxology

followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, and the BulSU Hymn led by the Saring Himig.

The first part of the activity was held on January 7, 2022, from 1:00 – 4:00 in the afternoon and led by the organization’s two industrious officers: Ms. Louise Kamil L. Yambao and Ms. Pauline Rea A. Dela Cruz. To spice up the event, the logistic committee of the organization prepared an ice breaker for the participants where they could win 50 pesos worth of load. Right from the start of the event, there were already incredible and inspiring opening remarks. It is a great honor and privilege to listen to the OIC-Dean of the College of Science – Dr. Edgardo M. Santos. Also, it was nice to be joined by two respectable people from the university: Dr. Erlinda Villamoran and Ms. Evelyn Camara. Afterward, the multimedia associate, Ms. Angel Mary De Jesus, introduced the prestigious Mr. Joseph Fabia as the resource speaker.

Mr. Fabia gave an exciting topic about Actuarial Science and being a Senior Manager in Actuarial and Analytics Division of Manulife Business Processing Services. The event got even more lively because of the intermission number by the CS Dancers and the question-and-answer part. The students asked their questions about the points discussed and on their curiosity in the world of work. Some of them showed their interest in following Mr. Fabia’s path of being part of Actuarial Science. The event was formally ended by the internal vice president of the organization – Mr. Joshua P. Valeroso. (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 14.) The second part of the webinar was held on January 8, 2022, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. The program’s masters of the ceremony were Ms. Clarisse Crisostomo and Mr. Diether E. Alday. The host looked back on their childhood games as the webinar was all about game development. Then, Ms. Lyka D. Marcelino gave her heartwarming introductory remarks. To provide students with more excitement, an ice breaker was facilitated by Mr. Christian Paolo Pascual and Ms. Rampel Jade Bautista where five winners got 50 pesos worth of Gcash load.

Then, Mr. Jaymark Mendoza formally introduced the guest speaker, Mr. David Louie Roxas, a BS Mathematics alumnus and a Junior Game Developer at Dusk Waves Arts, LLC. He shared his knowledge on game development that caught the students’ attention and inspired them as well. An intermission number prepared by CS Band was played virtually, followed by the question-and-answer portion. The students started asking questions as they showed interest in the said topic. Ms. Anthonette M. Bandiez then awarded the Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. David Louie Reyes. To formally end the second part of the webinar, Mr. Jaypee T. Alamin gave the closing remarks.

cIt honors Its preVIous pIllArs And retIrees

Last December 20, 2021, the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) hosted a program to honor and pay tribute to its previous administrators and recently retired faculty members for their invaluable contribution to the goals and objectives of the CIT. The program did not only aim to honor these aforementioned personalities but also aimed to uplift the morale of the entire academic community despite the pandemic situation.

This noble endeavor was spearheaded by the CIT Faculty Association led by its President, Mr. Charlie Cano, in cooperation with the CIT Local Administration headed by the Dean, Dr. Warlito M. Galita. Despite the limitations brought about by the current alert level status of the province, the CITFA conceptualized this worthwhile activity to give hope to its constituents by rising above the challenges of this thriving pandemic.

No less than the University President, Dr. Cecilia Navasero-Gascon, along with the Chancellor for the Main Campus, Dr. Romeo DC Inasoria graced the event, with words of encouragement and inspiration to uplift the spirits of everyone in attendance.

Streamed live via its official Facebook page, the program entitled “Tribute to the Retirees and Pillars of the College of Industrial Technology’’, gave a glimpse of its past Assistant Deans and Deans that contributed mightily to make the College gain the lofty standing it is enjoying now. The past administrators, going back to Dr. Salvador P. Peredo, the first CIT Dean, to Dr. Alexander Dela Paz, Dr. Dolly P. Maroma, and Dr. Keno C. Piad, were feted with their much-deserved glory and honor, with each Dean dedicating a portion of their lives to make the CIT a very successful academic unit in the Bulacan State University.

Dr. Warlito M. Galita Dean, College of Industrial Technology

It also honored its past Associate/Assistant Deans, starting with Mr. Alfredo Maroma, Dr. Ladislao Marcelo, Dr. Daniel Martinez, Dr. Dolly P. Maroma, and Dr. Warlito M. Galita, for their untiring efforts in helping the previous CIT Deans in their management of the College, particularly in the daily tasks and accomplishments.

In addition, the previous retirees, specifically, Mr. Arcadio Tenorio and Mr. Roberto Terrado of the EEC Department, Mr. Ildefonso San Miguel , and Mr. Rodolfo Robles of the MWTD Department, Mr. Hector Rosales , and Engr. Pedro Custodio of the EIH Department, Mr. Nestor Adriano, Mrs. Gloria Villegas , and Mrs. Rosario Gabriel of the DDGT Department were given recognition for giving their best and most productive years in serving CIT.

It can be said that the event was a resounding success, as the honorees were very much elated and encouraged with the College of Industrial Technology honoring every one of them. Indeed, all of them are considered pillars and without them, CIT would not be where it is now. At present, the College is the only one with Level IV Re-accredited undergraduate program of the Bulacan State University and it continues to strive for excellence in the field of Industrial Technology.

With simple activities like this one, the entire academic community can be uplifted and boosted in their morale, knowing that they will also be honored and recognized, despite the different challenges presented by the changing times.

In fostering mAthemAtics in reseArch on tertiAry leVel educAtion: building expertise through VirtuAl mentorship Mathematics

Society

We are still constantly tested by the 2020 pandemic – Coronavirus disease (COVID – 19), which exacerbated everything and left all schools, colleges, and universities worldwide with no choice. More than one billion students who can develop various knowledge and lift their social skills and awareness end in the corner of their homes and venture on an excellent education using only their technology and limited internet connection.

To have continuous knowledge in the time of challenges, research has been one of the most essential parts of learning and equips one with reliable skills. However, facing our current obstacles brought by the pandemic, conducting a study has been more difficult. Knowing these struggles of both students and faculty, the Mathematics Society (MathSoc) strove harder to continue preparing activities for the whole community of the College of Science (CS).

In response to this, the organization conducted a two-part webinar program entitled “In Fostering Mathematics In Research On Tertiary Level Education” with a theme of “Building Expertise Through Virtual Mentorship.” It is for the students and faculty members of BS Mathematics to provide them new insights for making valuable research about mathematics based on its models, applications, and theories. This program is one of the most special webinars of the organization due to the participation of the resource speaker from Provo, Utah, United States- Dr. Michael Dorff, a professor of Mathematics at Brigham Young University who gave his precious time to teach and share his knowledge and experience about research.

Additionally, the event invited some other Math clubs from different schools in the Philippines, such as NEUST Math Club, MSU-CED Euclidea, PUP Statistics Students’ Clique, and CLSU Math and Physics Circle. They also served as the media partners of the MathSoc. Moreover, MathSoc’s international partner –the Mathematics Society of St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi, India, joined the event. (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 17.) To formally begin the program, the BulSu Saring Himig sang the virtual doxology, the Philippine National Anthem, and the BulSU Hymn. The organization also made sure to add intermission numbers from BulSU Symphonic Band and ice breakers for the students.

The student mentorship program was the first part of the webinar conducted for all BS Mathematics students. It was held last January 15, 2022 from 8:00 to 11:00 in the morning. Ms. Ana Nisha Mae Dionisio, the Student Development Committee Associate, and Ms. Rayniel Villamor, the Membership Committee Associate, were the energetic masters of ceremonies. The Department Head of the Mathematics Department, Mr. Benedict M. Estrella, made his opening remarks and shared a short but inspiring message. Mr. Chris Daniel B. Javier, the student adviser of the Mathematics Society, introduced our most welcomed resource speaker. Ms. Norie Lyn M. Dela Cruz, the president of the Mathematics Society, presented the Certificate to our guest speaker. The closing remarks for the first part was delivered by Ms. Valentine Blez Lampayan, the MathSoc’s faculty adviser.

The second part of the webinar - the faculty mentorship program, was held last January 22, 2022 via Zoom Meeting. Donita Rose G. Cruz, the Secretary for Records, and Keith Eigns M. Sayo, the Multimedia Committee Head, were the skillful masters of ceremonies of the second part. The Program Chair of the Mathematics Department, Ms. Lyca D.C. Marcelino, gave a short but meaningful message for all the program participants.

Lastly, Ms. Olivia T. Bernardo, the secretariat Committee Head of the organization, welcomed Dr. Michael Dorff again. Ms. Norie Lyn M. Dela Cruz awarded the Certificate of Recognition for the guest speaker again, and Ms. Valentine Blez Lampayan expressed her appreciation of all the participants through her closing remarks.

Dr. Micahel Dorff showed his mastery in teaching, especially his knowledge of Mathematics research. Both students and faculty members were taught and presented ideas on how to formulate an interesting and well-planned research paper. Dr. Dorff’s experiences in mathematics work provided different perspectives in dealing with research.

Despite the challenges we are facing, knowledge can still be gained for free. Keeping our eagerness to learn, we can still help each other and solve the problems we face. There is always more to learn from each other for each other.

In-house IntensiVe blept reView coAching progrAm 2021

Mr. Ronilo Antonio

Ms. Naomi Quelsie Pagapulangan

The College of Education spared no effort to support alumni in the upcoming Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) with another series of intensive review sessions lasting for a few months.

Continuing their commitment to enhancing the graduates’ performance in the BLEPT, the Bulacan State University - College of Education held a series of review sessions on BLEPT-relevant subjects, following their BLEPT Review Program in the previous year. With the title, “In-House Intensive Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) Coaching/Review Program 2021”, the sessions coursed from March to November 2021 and aimed to equip current 4th-year preservice teachers and alumni with knowledge and skills relevant to the said board licensure examination.

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(Continued from page 18.) The review program consisted of comprehensive discussions, greatly relevant in taking the BLEPT, facilitated by BLEPT highraters and other highly-regarded figures. The intensive review offered engaging live lecture sessions via Zoom and Facebook Live, BLEPT-relevant learning resources, consultations via Facebook group and Messenger group chat, and more. The review program was divided into three main areas of the BLEPT: Professional Education, General Education, and Specialization.

First delving into Professional Education, the coaching program began on March 20 with a pretest for the reviewees. The following weeks included lecture sessions on varying areas of Professional Education such as Child and Adolescent Development, Facilitating Learning, and Developmental Reading. Respected figures facilitated the discussions, namely, Dr. Marie Vic F. Suarez (Principal of the Southville International School and College), Ms. Angela N. Concepcion (Director and Training and Marketing Development Manager of the Hopkins International Partners, Inc.), Prof. Yonardo Gabuyo (LET Reviewer, Book Author, and Director of the University of the East, Manila), Dr. Brenda Bacani (LET Reviewer and Associate Professor of Holy Angel University), and Ms. Ma. Eva Claire S. Mana-ay (LET Lecturer/Reviewer and Head of Manning High School, South Carolina, USA).

Furthermore, BLEPT topnotchers, Mr. Algie Juridico (Top 5, September 2016 LET), Mr. Mark Gleen Cidro (Top 2, August 2007 LET), and Mr. Ramon B. Cristobal (Top 5, January 2014; Faculty, Ateneo de Manila University) also served as reviewers and facilitators of the subsequent sessions. After the lecture discussions on Professional Education, a posttest was given on May 29 and was later rationalized to the participants.

It was then followed by the sessions on General Education. Once again, a pretest and posttest — and its rationalization — were done before and after the lecture sessions. Mathematics, Biological Science, Physical Science, and Filipino were some of the subjects discussed.

The facilitators consisted of distinguished individuals, namely, Mr. Darell Bautista (LET High-rater and Reviewer and Faculty of Princeton High School), Mr. Louis Robert Sison (Top 6, September 2018 LET), Mr. Proceso Perturbos III (Top 4, September 2019 LET), Mr. Richard Macapulay (Top 1, September 2016 LET; Instructor, UP Diliman), Ms. Deidre Morales (Top 1, January 2014 LET; Instructor, UP Diliman), and Dr. Roger Espiritu (Faculty Member of University of the East). The sessions for General Education spanned from June 5 to August 14.

Lastly were the sessions on Specialization. The first session, held on August 22 with the subject of MAPEH, was facilitated by Mr. Jeremiah M. Diaz (Top 10, September 2018 LET). In the following week, on August 28, Mr. Richard Macapulay (Top 1, September 2016 LET) led the lecture-discussion on Physical Science. This was then followed by a session on September 11 that covered the lecture on Mathematics, facilitated by Mr. Louis Robert Sison (Top 6, September 2018 LET). Then, an English review session was held on September 18, 2021 led by Mr. Norman B. Tabios (LET high-rater) as the lecturer/reviewer. Finally, Dr. Rowell Capistrano (Supervising Education Program Specialist, Bureau of Curriculum Development, Department of Education Central Office) facilitated a review session for both BTLEd and BTVTEd students and alumni on November 6, 2021.

second time going VirtuAl: A pAnorAmic View on cIct’s fruitful 11th It congress

Ms. Jian Zharese Joeis F. Sanz

The Society for the Welfare of Information Technology Students officially opened the 11th IT Congress, themed “Panorama: The Wide Projection of Technology” on November 29, 2021. It was packed with numerous projects and competitions held from November 29 to December 03, 2021, virtually for the second time via Facebook Live and Zoom Meetings.

SWITS, the official student organization of BSIT students, hosted the event. It started off with the opening remarks from CICT Dean Keno C. Piad. Following was an insightful speech from the Bulacan State University’s President, Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon.

“To innovate, we must develop a broad perspective,” said Dr. Gascon.

Despite her busy schedule, Vice President of the Philippines Hon. Leni Robredo also provided a speech highlighting the importance of people in information technology and science in times of pandemics. After the remarks, Microsoft Representative Ian De Torres discussed the Microsoft programs available for CICT students. At the end of the opening day of the 11th IT Congress, SWITS also organized a Mobile Legends tournament.

Progressing to the 2nd day of the Congress, November 30, 2021, Valorant and Mobile Legends gamer teams advanced to the Grand Finals of their tournament. The second day of the event was filled with fierce competition amongst the different gaming teams of CICT.

A Break IT Code Day War Of Codes, Java Programming Competition, and the Utopia: A Mended Wasteland photo manipulation were also held. The fourth day of the 11th IT Congress also featured four essential projects, each with varying topics. The lengthiest and most informative day of the Congress started with its first plenary webinar by the

first guest speaker, Ms. Rachel Head, program lead in Your Big Year and Associate Producer for International Connector based in New Zealand.

The second plenary talk, which covered the topic of UX (User Experience) Motion Design, was featured by Mr. Jocel Tome, UX Engineering Senior Analyst at Accenture.

The third plenary was the New Trends: Generative Artificial Intelligence webinar by resource speaker Mr. Aries Jayvee Ganzon, a Senior Data Scientist at Globe Telecom and Accenture; co-founder and Data Science Lead at Exceed IT Philippines who stated “The future also belongs to the people who study about the future”.

The fourth plenary was Mr. Jeremy Sandel’s talk on Photography in Social Media. As the co-founder of Focus Bulacan, Mr. Sandel explained numerous time-worthy points–starting from a brief evolution of photography to providing tips for those who want to pursue Social Media Photography. With various events held which provided honor to the history of CICT, December 3, 2021, served as the official conclusion of the 11th IT Congress.

The closing program started with an inspiring message from the Secretary of the College of Information and Communications Technology, Dr. Digna Evale, emphasizing the drive that the annual IT Congress ignites in the students to help them prosper in the academe and prepare for the competitive IT industry. After the speech was the Mobile Legends Exhibition Finals and the awarding ceremony. SWITS President, Raniel Dionisio, expressed his warmest gratitude to the people who dedicated their time and effort during the event. The program then ended with closing remarks from one of the organization’s advisers, Mr. John Michael Calizon:

“This is the greatest show of SWITS,” he concluded.

Ms. Elisha Joy Castro

Ms. Nicole Andrei Reyes

swIts reViVes the It night

The Society for the Welfare of Information Technology Students (SWITS) held IT Night for the first time virtually themed Project X: IT Night Ad Meliora Towards Better Things, a Harry Potter-inspired event, via Facebook Livestream last December 18, 2021.

It was participated by different student bodies of the College of Information and Technology (CICT) such as CURSOR Publication, Local Student Council, Society for the Welfare of Information Technology Students (SWITS), and FRX Crew.

The event started with the Doxology by BulSU Saring Himig, followed by the ‘Ito Ang SWITS’ song performance. The opening program were led by Mr. Rainiel Dionisio, the president of SWITS, followed by CICT Dean Dr. Keno Piad for his opening remarks.

“I’m very proud of SWITS for coming up with this kind of event even through the challenging times,” Dr. Piad stated.

The students from CICT and other colleges performed some of the greatest hits today followed by the introduction of the pageant judges, starting with Ms. Ceskha Shiellyn Castillo, Ms. Mary Jane Mendoza, Mrs. Ma. Lourdes Tiongson, and Mr. Rainiel Dionisio. The different organizations had their own houses to represent:

• Slytherin for CURSOR Publication with their king and queen, Jezreel Bacasno and Danika Ross Caluag

• Hufflepuff for Local Student Council with their king and queen, Charles Wendell Perez and Andreanna Celestine

Aguilar

• Gryffindor for Society for the Welfare of Information Technology Students (SWITS) with their king and queen, Kyle Corpuz and Christina Mellizo

• Ravenclaw for FRX Crew with their king and queen, Andrei Canimo and Hazel Mae Fernandez

Various personalities followed the pageant proper- singers Gianne Hinolan, Melyn Kayla, Amiel Sol, and Janella Ventura rendered song covers and even sang their original songs.

In the latter part of the event, special awards were given to the participating houses:

• Best in Creative Shot - Slytherin’s Jezreel Bacasno and Gryffindor’s Christina Mellizo.

• Best in Glamour Shot - Ravenclaw’s Andrei Canimo and Slytherin’s Danika Ross Caluag.

• Best in Head Shot - Ravenclaw’s Andrei Canimo and Andreanna Celestine Aguilar from Hufflepuff.

• People’s Choice Award - House of Ravenclaw’s Andrei Canimo and Hazel Mae Fernandez.

• Best in Introduction Video - House of Ravenclaw’s Andrei Canimo.

• Best In Costume Presentation - House of Hufflepuff’s Andreana Celestine Aguilar.

• Best in Production Video - Slytherin’s King Jezreel Bacasno and Hufflepuff’s Queen, Andreana Celestine Aguilar.

This year’s IT Night concluded with the announcement of the first King and Queen of Aces as Ravenclaw’s King Andrei Canimo and Slytherin’s Queen, Danika Ross Caluag, won the title. Following were Slytherin’s Jezreel Bacasno and Hufflepuff’s Andreanna Celestine Aguilar were 1st runners-up, Charles Wendell Perez from Hufflepuff and Christina Mellizo from Gryffindor were 2nd runners-up, and Kyle Corpuz from Gryffindor and Hazel Mae Fernandez from Ravenclaw placed as third runners-up.

mAthizen’s equip: prepAring young minds with competent mAthemAtics

Mathematics Society

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the biggest disruption of education systems in human history. Education has been altered dramatically as a result of the rise of e-learning. Learning Mathematics has become more difficult. The lack of connection with mathematical concepts contributes to students’ dislike of Math. Getting students to interact with the information after presenting the topic area is the most challenging phase. Students, parents, teachers, and school officials, on the other hand, welcomed these challenges. Fortunately, the Mathematics Society (MathSoc) prepared a webinar series entitled “Mathizens’ Equip: Preparing Young Minds with Competent Mathematics” to further ignite the College of Science BS Mathematics freshmen students’ desire to learn.

The webinar series is divided into three sessions with one Pre-Calculus topic each. The first webinar, titled “Algebra: It’s Hip to be Squared,” took place on October 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The second webinar, “Trigonometry: It’s not a SIN COS we like Math,” began later that day at 1:00 p.m. After a week, the third and final session, “Analytic Geometry: Shape Your Future,” was conducted on October 30, 2021. (1:00 PM).

Conducted via Zoom Meetings and FB Live, the first part of the webinar series was hosted by Patricia Mae DC. Robles, the Secretary for Communication, and Clarence Mae P. Quinto, the Graphic Design Associate. The program began with a doxology, followed by the BulSu Saring Himig performing the Philippine National Anthem. There was also an audiovisual performance of the BulSU Hymn. Ms. Valentine Blez Lampayan, the MathSoc’s lovely faculty adviser, gave the introductory remarks and delivered a short but encouraging message.

The hosts began warming up the freshmen by giving them a short story of their personal experiences in college. Then to bring more excitement, an ice breaker was facilitated by John Michael Estacio and Ana Nisha Dionisio, MathSoc’s Student Development Committee Head and Education Associate, respectively. The top three (3) students with the highest points from the quiz won 50 pesos worth of Gcash load.

To begin the most important part of the webinar, Clarisse Crisostomo, student adviser, introduced the guest speaker. Mr. Sherwin Hinoo, (Continued on the page.)

(Continued from page 22.)a BS Mathematics alumnus and a former MathSoc officer, started his minitutorial session about algebra with another ice breaker. Mr. Hinoo granted one winner a 500-peso worth voucher. The lesson included the topics: operations of fractions, the law of exponents, and factoring methods.

After the tutorial, an intermission number from the members of the CS Dancers brought excitement and fun to the audience. Then, the External Student Adviser, Chris Danielle Javier, awarded the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Sherwin Hinoo. It was then followed by the heart-warming closing remarks from the External Vice President, Jaypee Alamin. The session ended with an audiovisual presentation from the Governor of Bulacan, Mr. Daniel Fernando, and Mayor of Malolos City, Gilbert Gatchalian, encouraging the freshmen students and showing their gratitude to the organization.

BS Mathematics Alumni and a former MathSoc officer. The topics covered in the lesson were angles and their measures, right triangle geometry, trigonometric functions of any angle, fundamental identities, sum and differences formulas, and multiple-angle and product-to-sum formulas. Norielyn Dela Cruz, president of Mathematics Society, awarded the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Villacarlos. Finally, Joshua Valeroso, Internal Vice President, gave the closing remarks.

The remaining parts of the webinar series have the same program flow but with different speakers, hosts, and facilitators. For the second part, with the topic of Trigonometry, the hosts are Rampel Jade Bautista, Public Communication Associate, and John Mico Laxamana, Graphic Design Associate. Ms. Yolanda Roberto gave her fun and sweet opening remarks to the freshmen students. An ice breaker called the Whisper Challenge was facilitated by Aleximiel Lucyl Mendoza, Ethics Committee Head; Daryl Azura, External Associate; and Donita Rose Cruz, Secretary for Records. There are six winners of 50 pesos worth of Gcash load. Afterwards, Christian Paolo Pascual, Public Information and Communication Committee Head, introduced Mr. Radjaven Villacarlos as the event’s guest speaker.

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The last part’s masters of ceremonies are Marilou Cruz, the Sponsorship Associate, and Anna Mae Tolentino, the Membership Committee Associate for CS. The Secretariat Committee Head, Olivia Bernardo, opened the event with her warm message to the freshmen students. The MCs also facilitated the ice breaker, which is composed of “Mini Quiz,” with top two (2) winners, “Fact of Bluff,” with three winners, and “What Am I?” with one winner. Aleximiel Lucyl Mendoza introduced Mr. Arcel Galvez, an Instructor in the College of Science, a Computer Science alumnus, and a former MathSoc officer, as the guest speaker.

The discussion focused on Conic Sections: circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola, with an intermission number in the middle of the discussion. Russel Joseph Martinez awarded the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Galvez, and Norielyn Dela Cruz closed the event with her encouraging message. This event can help provide a Pre-Calculus bridge curriculum to assist the freshmen students in gaining the necessary abilities and confidence. The MathSoc officers, supportive MathSoc advisor, and Mathematics teachers, active freshmen participants and outstanding volunteers all contributed to the success of the orientation event.

fosterIng robust orgAnIc AgrIculture sustAInAble technology

Extension Services Office

Dubbed as the “Gateway of the North”, Bulacan is known not only for its rich culture, heritage, and tourists’ destinations but also for its vast agricultural lands despite the widespread conversion of the latter into subdivisions and other commercial areas. That being said, through the efforts of Institute of Environmental Governance’ s then Head and now the Director of Extension Services Office, Dr. Elizabeth A. Chua, had conceived the project FROAST - Fostering Robust Organic Agriculture Sustainable Technology two years ago. The said project aims to address the ceaseless destruction of farmlands caused by using harmful chemicals and to also heighten the promotion of organic agriculture practices in Bulacan. In addition, through the said project, new novelty products from locally founded plants will soon be discovered. Moreover, an organic trading post will soon rise to be used as a drop-off point of the organic products.

For the past 15 months, the whole team of Project FROAST has traveled in Bulacan to seek potential beneficiaries of the project. To date, the team has already visited 49 potential sites all over the province and has identified 24 definite farm associations and sites that signified their interest to take part in the said endeavor. Included in the 24 beneficiaries are the IpsTeachers Farmers Association from Angat Bulacan;

Briquettor Association of the Philippines Inc., a fishfamers association based in Norzagaray, Bulacan; Mang Danny’s Natural and Organic Farm located at Paombong Bulacan; Samahan ng Mamamayan para sa Kalikasan ng Biak na Bato (SAMAKABA) of San Miguel; Noi’s Rabbit Farm located in Pulilan, Bulacan; IP Asean in Angat, Bulacan; BIO Farm, an integrated and training center that specializes in organic practices located at San Rafael, Bulacan; Prudencio Agricultural Farm found in Bintog, Plaridel Bulacan; Rio Garden of San Francisco, Bulakan Bulacan; Samahan ng mga Magsasaka at Guro sa Institusyon (SAMGI) from BulSU-Bustos Campus; Francisco Farm located at Loma de Gato, Marilao Bulacan; Agribusiness Farm Workers Livelihood Entrepreneur Association of San Rafael Bulacan; Angela’s GGES Farm; Munting Paraiso ni Yolly Farm of Angat; Sta Cruz Farm Association in Angat, Bulacan; Talbak Coffee Growers Association from Dona Remedios Trinidad; Joey’s Farm of San Miguel, Bulacan; Kevin Vitangcol’s Farm located at San Ildefonso Bulacan; 4Cs Farm of Paombong; Caballero Integrated Farm in Panasahan, Malolos Bulacan; RMB Organic Farm; Fruit and Vegetable Farm of Hagonoy; Munting Hardin ni Jeremy and Felisidro Farm located in Pulilan,Bulacan.

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Comprising of pool of experts in organic agriculture, certified National Certificate II in Organic Farming holders, faculty members from the College of Business Administration, Center for Bulacan Studies and Staff in the persons of Ms. Ruth Sealmoy, Ms. Crystalyn Lumague, Ms. Maria Antonina Santiago, Mr. Edilberto Larin, Ms. Mialyn A. Cadiente and Ms. Jillian Dana Santos have started to share their skills and knowledge among the selected beneficiaries regarding various topics which include the Importance of Formulating the Vision and Mission of an organization or Association; Organic Farming; Marketing; Branding and Logo; Mapping and Solid Waste Management. The transfer of knowledge and skills among the beneficiaries is pivotal in helping them to be equipped in the different aspects of organic agriculture.

Chosen farm beneficiaries are also awarded farm inputs and equipment.

As one of the collaborators of the project, the College of Science has spearheaded the construction and establishment of a mini botanical garden inside the University.

At the moment, BulSU’s Mini Botanical Garden situated on the grounds of Federizo Hall have already housed various varieties of herbs and spices, root crops, flowering plants, and vegetable seedlings such as tarragon, dill, aloe vera, ginger, eggplant, tomatoes, lettuce, zinnia, hibiscus, and kalumata to name a few. The vegetable garden also known as “Program of BulSU Adoration Garden” (Pro-BAG) envisions that all Bulakeños will never go hungry and shall have an access to healthy food starting with the BulSU workforce.

Project FROAST is funded by the Department of Agriculture – National Organic Agriculture Program and is a collaboration among the Institute of Environmental Governance under the Extension Services Office; the College of Business Administration; the College of Science; The College of Arts and Letters; and Center for Bulacan Studies.

proVIncIAl orgAnIc AgrIculture congress

Extension Services Office

Bulacan State University (BulSU) through the project Fostering Robust Organic Agriculture Sustainable Technology (FROAST) under the Extension Services Office (ESO)-Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG) and in collaboration with Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) launched the first ever Organic Agriculture Congress in Bulacan. The event dubbed as Mga Organikong Magsasaka sa Panahon ng Pandemya which carries the theme, “Mga Organikong Produkto para sa Malusog na Pamayanan” is a two-day event held from November 17-18, 2021.

The provincial-wide celebration was officially opened by Bulacan Governor, Hon. Daniel Fernando. In his speech, he lauded the University alongside the Department of Agriculture– National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) and Provincial Agriculture Office for spearheading POAC. He gave emphasis on the existence of FROAST commending its mission of promoting the benefits of organic farming.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Chua, Director of ESO provided the rationale and significance of the gathering. “Through this event, provincial-wide promotion and propagation of organic agriculture practices, products, and benefits to humans and environmental health are pursued. POAC is also a way for BulSU to contribute to the realization of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDs) for 2030. BulSU, through its Extension Services Office and Institute of Environmental Governance, is bent on achieving partnerships to ensure sustainable action for the greater number of mankind. Greater heights begin with a small step.”

BulSU President, Dr. Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon delivered the message of inspiration which focused on the silver lining of this lockdown which is the reduction of pollution and agricultural-related environmental pressure. (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 25.) She hopes that this unintended environmental benefit will be an inspiration for us to strengthen our mitigating efforts in combating the worsening global challenges brought by climate change and the pandemic. She stressed some points about organic agriculture; first, sustainable agriculture appears to be the most efficient system that will provide long-term and viable profitability while turning to green technology. Second, it is important to highlight how organic farming helps to be a continuous source of food in our table, and third, this platform has a pivotal role towards the greater resilience and sustainability of the Province of Bulacan.

Other University Officials also graced the event. The invocation was led by Dr. Remigio R. Musca, GAD Focal Person. Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat, Dean of the College of Business Administration (CBA) introduced the occasion’s Keynote Speaker in the person of Hon. Cynthia A. Villar, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines. Dr. Teody C. San Andres awarded the plaque of recognition to Senator Villar. The introduction of the plenary speakers, Dr. Irene M. Adion, DA RFO3-Regional Division Chief, and Dir. Bernadette F. San Juan, Director of NOAP, were given by Ms. Debbie Ann S. Tuazon, OIC for Extension Program Management and Prof. Maria S. Bulaong, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) while Dr. Edgardo M. Santos, Vice President for Academic Affairs presented the plaque of recognition for the two speakers.

In her dialogue, Sen. Villar expressed her

gratitude to Dr. Gascon for inviting her to be part of the opening ceremony. She also acknowledged the organic farmers involved in the project. Her speech concentrated on expounding the Philippine Organic Agriculture Act or R.A. 100068. By penning the amendment for the national organic agriculture law with the introduction of the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)--which is a more affordable and accessible certification system for organic products R.A. 11511 was passed on December 23, 2020. It aims to institutionalize the participatory guarantee system as an organic certification scheme. The amendment to the organic law will benefit an estimated 165,958 organic practitioners in the country. She ended her speech by congratulating the organizers of POAC and wished to reach the goals of multiplying the number of organic farmers in the country; conserving the environment and encouraging more consumers to patronize and eat vitamin-enriched foods.

The first plenary speaker Dr. Irene M. Adion, shared about the status of organic agriculture in Central Luzon for 2021 highlighting their accomplishments. Parallel to the advice of Sen Villar, Dr. Adion also reminded everyone to support locally produced organic products and only consume healthy farm harvest.

The second plenary speaker, Dr. Bernadette F. San Juan talked about the role of their agency in the nationwide promotion and propagation of communitybased organic agriculture systems which specifically aims to increase availability and accessibility of organic agriculture (Continued on the next page.)

(Continued from page 26.) systems which specifically aims to increase availability and accessibility of organic agriculture products; to increase the demand for organic agriculture products; expand, and to institutionalize the practice of organic agriculture; to intensify the certification of organic farmland, and to establish sustainable organic agriculture systems. She also mentioned that NOAP is looking forward to the accomplishments of project FROAST and hopes that the next POAC will have a multisectoral approach and will be participated in by various organic stakeholders to optimize and improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

After the lectures, an open forum was facilitated by Ms. Ruth Sealmoy, College of Business Administration College Secretary and Research Assistant for FROAST. It was followed by the two-part presentation of organic farm and association partners of FROAST. In the audiovisual presentations, the best practices and testimonials of 20 local organic practitioners were shown. This compilation of videos is part of the search for the best organic farm site. To end the event’s kickoff, Ms. Crystalyn Lumague, CBA College Extension Service Unit Head and FROAST Project Coordinator, delivered some reminders for the second day.

On the following day, the event opened with a solemn prayer led by Ms. Rosario Reyes, GAD Technical Staff. Ms. Ruth Sealmoy summarized the activities during POAC’s first day and after that, pre-recorded inspirational messages were delivered by Dr. Jaime P. Pulumbarit, Vice President for Administration and Finance, and after a while by the Department of Agriculture Secretary, Dr. William D. Dar.

Dr. Jaime Pulumbarit commended Dr. Elizabeth A. Chua for coming up with a long-term holistic project that is resource- conserving, socially supportive; commercially competitive, and environmentally sound. He reiterated that BulSU under the administration of Dr. Gascon is one- hundred percent in support of the Bulacan Organic Agriculture Congress endeavors. Dr. Pulumbarit believes that POAC can help eradicate employment because farming can provide us with new livelihood opportunities.

Eventually, Sec. William Dar shared that organic agriculture is undoubtedly the way of the future. He stressed the need to upscale the implementation of organic agriculture programs. Meaning, expanding the areas under organic cultivation and drafting more practitioners into the movement.

After the messages, panelists of the contest were introduced by Ms. Maria Antonina DC. Santiago, Extension Program Component Head for SAMBALARAN and Project Coordinator of FROAST. Included in the esteemed set of judges were, Dr. Richard F. Clemente, Director for Research Management; Ms. Ruth R. Sealmoy and Ms. Ma. Gloria SF. Carillo, Provincial Agriculturist of Bulacan.

Among the 20 finalists, the organic farms which reigned supreme were BIO Farm and Training Center Inc. for 3rd place; Munting Paraiso ni Yoly Farm bagged the 2nd place and the overall champion belonged to Talbak Coffee Growers Association.

All the winners and participants received cash prizes and Certificates of Recognition.

Dr. Allen N. Maroma, Director for Development and Innovation delivered the closing remarks for the program.

This two-day online event garnered a total of 709 participants who are from BulSU community and extension stakeholders, especially organic practitioners.

cIt sAmbAlArAn cAmp project V 2021

The Bulacan State University sponsored Sambalaran Camp Project V, a week-long webinar facilitated by CIT Faculty and various speakers. It took place on November 2-5, 2021, via CIT's Facebook live. Each day of the event featured a two-part webinar, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Mr. Marcelo Manahan Jr. hosted Sambalaran’s first day. He began the program by introducing Dr. Warlito Galita, after which he gave an opening remark for the event and introduced the committee in charge of the four-day webinar. Following the opening remarks, Mr. Marcelo introduced Mr. Arnold Santos, Head of Electronics Department, for the topic “Online Solar Powered Perimeter Lights Installation & Maintenance.” Mr. Arnold Santos began his discussion by offering some precautionary advice before embarking on a DIY project involving electricity. Dr. Wenceslao Valerio, the Electronics Department Head, spoke after the DIY solar panel topic. Dr. Wenceslao’s topic is CCTV, or ClosedCircuit Television. He discussed the fundamentals of CCTV, such as its applications, definition, history, components, and benefits. Dr. Wenceslao Valerio also explained the following types of cameras and the equipment required for their installation, which was followed by a discussion of the common tools, connectors, and accessories used for CCTV installation. Ms. Minerva Magbitang from the Computer Technology Department hosted the Sambalaran afternoon session on day one. She introduced Mr. Real Cabuyaban, the Head of the Department of Computer Technology, for the opening remarks.

Ms. Vinna Nina Orozco, the first resource speaker, is introduced after a warm opening remark by Ms. Minerva. Her topic is “Graphic Design Through Creative Communication Material.” She discussed and taught the fundamentals of Canva, a graphic design platform, as well as tips and tricks for using it. Soon after, Mr. John Carlo Ramos of the Drafting Department explained his topic, “Graphic Design Using 3D Model Presentation and Video Editing.” Mr. John mentioned SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Premiere as software. Mr. Real Cabuyan, the

Ms. Vinna Nina Orozco, the first resource speaker, is introduced after a warm opening remark by Ms. Minerva. Her topic is “Graphic Design Through Creative Communication Material.” She discussed and taught the fundamentals of Canva, a graphic design platform, as well as tips and tricks for using it. Soon after, Mr. John Carlo Ramos of the Drafting Department explained his topic, “Graphic Design Using 3D Model Presentation and Video Editing.” Mr. John mentioned SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Premiere as software. Mr. Real Cabuyan, the last presenter on the first day of Sambalaran, explained the topic “Intellectual Property and Social Media Awareness.” It is especially useful nowadays because everything we do is done through online platforms.

On November 03, 2021, the SAMBALARAN Camp Project 5, with the theme Bagong Pananaw sa Hamon ng Pandemya (Day 2), was successfully streamed through Facebook live by BulSU-College of Industrial Technology. Ms. Norielle Galvez, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology graduate who discussed the topic “Webinar on Safety and Health”, was the first speaker for the morning session. She explained some of the occupational hazards we may face and how we can avoid danger and accidents. Dr. Reynaldo Salamat, the Drafting Head Department, presented the topic “Online Skill Training in Oil Pastel On Felt Paper,” (Continued on the next page.)

Head of the Department of Computer Technology, for the opening remarks.

Mr. John Vincent Niepes & Ms. Karylle Fernando

(Continued from page 28.) which included pastel artwork samples as well as works by multi-awarded Filipino artists such as Jose Joya, Ben Cabrera, Fidel Sarmiento, Al Perez, Ang Kiokok, and Ronald Ventura. He later did a live demonstration of using various pastel.

As the afternoon session began, many students tuned in via Facebook to show their support for the SAMBALARAN Camp Project 5, which was hosted by Ms. Alyssa Mikaela Gumatay and Dr. Edwin Dignum. Mr. Marlo De Belan, a graduate of BulSU and former artist of BulSU Official publication, was invited to share some of his knowledge as a guest speaker for the topic “Online Skills Training in Water-colored Pencil on Vellum Board”. He addressed color theory as well as some tips and techniques for creating a drawing output with watercolor pencils. Moving on to the next section of the program, Mr. Chito Guamos, the next speaker, discussed the topic “Webinar in Theoretical Driving (Introduction to Driving)”. He went over some of the terms that are commonly used in driving theory tests, motor vehicle registration and classifications, suspension of registration certificates, new number plates and driver’s license code and vehicle category, and penalties. Mr. Eduardo Gonzalvo, also a faculty member of the Automotive Department, presented the final speaker for Sambalaran Day 2 on the topic of common and uncommon regulatory signs that we can see on the roads, as well as traffic rules that motorists should follow to spread awareness and knowledge.

Social World. They discussed how vital it is for everyone to be aware of the presence of various mental illnesses. In order to demonstrate decency among people, various social etiquette was also discussed.

Later, Dr. Jennina Tongol and Ms. Roselle Alabalate highlighted Food Safety and Principles, and discussed how to properly prepare food for serving. During the afternoon session, Ms. Noemi Gatchalian, Assistant Director for Extension Support Services, made the opening remarks. Just after a video presentation, Ms. Fritza Viyug and Ms. Melanie Caballero taught Online Skills Training on Meat Processing (Embutido/ Hardinera/Meatloaf). Ms. Marites Cano and Ms. Ruby Magbitang demonstrated how to bake oatmeal cookies and chocolate crinkles, which was followed by Mr. Jay De Jesus who discussed the functions and uses of various baking tools and equipment. Ms. Jacqueline Villanueva, Dr. Sheila Bernaldez, and Ms. Johna Coffi Felipe demonstrated how to make commercial burger patties later on.

Ms. Anatalia Marasigan and Ms. Fidez Honey Calma hosted CIT Sambalaran Camp Project V: Day 3 on November 4, 2021. It began with a discourse about Mental Health Awareness and Social Etiquette in the

Finally, Mr. Raul Bernaldez, the Electrical Head Department, opened the last day of Sambalaran, which was immediately followed by a discussion about “Electrical Service Safety” by Mr. Ronald Marquez. He informed us about the uses and dangers of electricity, the factors that contribute to electric shock, the amount of current, the path the current takes, and the duration of flow. Following the discussion of electrical safety, Mr. Jesus Micheal Avendano presented “Fire Prevention Safety”. It began with a discussion of what fire safety is, where fires most commonly occur, and most common (Continued of the next page.)

(Continued from page 29.) causes of fire by Mr. Dexter Faustino and Mr. Arsenio Cabaellero. They gave an introduction to “Electrical Circuit” and “Series and Parallel Circuit”. The discussion began with an explanation of how a voltage current works and an indepth explanation of series circuits and how to compute the electricity that flows in a series and its voltage drop.

Dr. Edwin Catacutan led the afternoon session on the final day of Sambalaran, discussing “Service Entrance Installation.” It is an in-depth discussion of this topic, including its components and applications, as well as what line to line and line to ground schemes are. Later on, Mr. Merlito Ramat added more information about the subject, including the steps for obtaining Municipality approval and the significance of the ground system. Mr. Ronald Asuncion presented “Electrical Service Line, Single Phase System, Three Phase System” next. Mr. Ronie Galvez then introduced on “Construction DC Motor”. Mr. Andrew Maego explained “DC Motors” after a brief but informative discussion about the construction of dc motors. Mr. Raul Bernaldez quickly followed with his presentation on “Electric Motor Control.” The topic began with an explanation of what an AC/DC

motor and contractor are, followed by an explanation of thermal overload relays and their parts, as well as other components.

An almost week-long webinar was very tiring for the Faculty, but also very rewarding at the same time for an educator to share their experiences and knowledge with the CIT Family. A four-day webinar made an imprint on how good each faculty member was and how they can contribute to the College’s success.

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progrAms in the uniVersity for AccreditAtion

Ms. Dyan Grace O. Crespo

The International Quality Assurance Office (IQAO) is in charge of facilitating the accreditation of the different programs in Bulacan State University subject to the evaluation of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, INC (AACUP). Through accreditation, an assurance of quality education for the stakeholders of the Institution will be met. All the programs in the University in the main campus and satellite campuses are frequently visited and accredited by the agency.

IQAO, spearheaded by its director, Engr. Nancy M. Santiago, has continuously aided different colleges and campuses in the University to accomplish requirements for the accreditation. The recent pandemic did not hinder the office to aid different programs to get the necessary requirements for the level up of different courses in the

university.

The vision of AACCUP is to develop among SUCs a culture of quality and provide quality programs for the students. This pursuit of BulSU shows that the University is true to its goal to have a progressive knowledge-generating institution globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive community engagements.

See the list of accredited programs in the following page.

progrAms Accredited in 2021

FEAtuRE StoRiES

teAcher tAlks: externAl cAmpus teAchers And their journey with their students

Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. As said in this popular quote, a teacher plays an important role in the hearts of many. Before you become a doctor, nurse, attorney, architect, and other professional, you surely met different teachers in your life. The teachers you encountered from elementary, secondary, undergraduate, or even graduate studies have surely left something in your heart. Impossible things become possible and this is an important quality of teachers.

College students have always been with their teachers throughout their journey to become professionals. These BulSUans have been cared for, loved, and inspired by most teachers both in the main and satellite campuses. These teachers do not just view their students as mere learners. Teachers learned with and from students.

“By describing my role, I can ably describe my students: more than an instructor, I am a learner, and thus my students are my peers in learning. By shattering the dominant positivist paradigm or the notion that educators are the messiahs of knowledge, one can perceive students as colleagues in the learning process rather than as passive receivers of information. This shift in basic assumptions enables teacherstudent collaboration in the pursuit of higher

knowledge. There are no right or wrong answers, only deep or narrow insights.”

"I describe my students as my "children", although I still do not have children because I'm still single. Sometimes I see them as my younger sibling, who needs attention and compassion."

“I see my students as all working in progress and as their instructor, I have this huge responsibility to help them develop and achieve their full potential in whatever path they will take in the future.”

Ms. Maricel Sarieto

Ms. Dyan Grace O. Crespo

Mr. Fernan Tadeo

-Ms. Maricel Sarieto

- Ms. Dorothy A. Pelayo

-Mr. Fernan Tadeo

When students feel loved, challenged, and trusted, the classes that they attend are always remarkable for them. The fun, the love, and the learnings will be remembered. Each class is a work of art and the time and effort allotted by passionate teachers cannot be counted. All the preparation for each class made by teachers makes students feel valued . After a while, a laptop/gadget becomes a classroom and a second home for students.

“A week before the class, nagpe-prepare na ko ng lessons, and humahanap ako ng way kung saan may interaction sa student yung magiging discussion like ice breaker, games, group discussion, and sharings. And as much as possible, mas maraming examples akong maibigay, para mas maintindihan nila yung lesson. Because when I was a student, gusto ko rin maraming example ibigay ‘yong teacher.”

“Since I teach Literature, I always see that I read at least three critiques/researches about the text that I am going to teach. My students are pretty smart; they know when a teacher is unprepared, so I know I can’t come to the class unprepared.”

“Not to be late in my class. Ten minutes before the class, I am already waiting for them to join the online meeting, as much as possible I do not want to be absent even for once for the whole semester, that I am ready enough to give them the right sequence of lectures and let them realize that the topic is not that difficult for them to understand.”

Ms. Wendy E. Ollero

Ms. Lea D. Sansano

- Ms. Rhea Gulin

- Ms. Wendy E. Ollero

Ms. Rhea Gulin

– Ms. Lea D. Sansano

Humor is always part of teaching. As Dr. Alberto Valenzuela, Campus Director of Meneses Campus, always say “Students learn best when they are happy.” Usually, most students prefer this type of learning. For two years, students are learning using online modality. Teachers are making sure that students still get to enjoy their classes through cheery and humorous styles.

“Fun class sustains the attention of the students during the discussion but never forget the discipline.”

“There are moments in class that you must loosen up. Learning comes easy when you are not pressured or anxious.”

is becoming irrelevant. We should focus more on developing among our students higher order thinking skills. We should fashion our students to become leaders in their fields, not parrots of information. In doing so, we can collectively produce the BulSU Ideal Graduates who are highly and globally competent; ethical and serviceoriented citizens; analytical and critical thinkers; and reflective life-long learners.

Teachers have different styles in teaching and manage different ways to handle their students. Here is a list of advice by these amazing teachers.

1. Move beyond rote learning. Information technology has outdated rote learning and memorization because of easy access to information; the reason why test answers can easily be extracted from the Internet. In a modern world, summative assessment via memorization

2. Give as many considerations as possible especially if they feel that the students are struggling, but make their expectations clear to the students.

3. Embrace the changes in teaching and learning in these challenging times. Being resilient and resourceful to make the whatever platform available into a conducive environment.

4. Read Montaigne’s On Educating Children.

5. Love your profession and your students as you love

Ms. Mary Grace Hermogenes

- Ms. Donnabelle V. Sarmiento

– Ms. Mary Grace Hermogenes

– Mr. Fernan Tadeo

– Ms. Maricel Sierto

– Ms. Donnabelle V. Sarmiento

-Ms. Rhea Gulin

Ms. Donnabelle V. Sarmiento

yourself.

-Ms. Lea D. Sansano

6. Focus on the primary reason why we are here in the university, that is to teach, to impart knowledge.

On the next issue, we’ll dig deeper with the teachers from the different colleges of BulSU about their day-to-day experience and how being a teacher affects their lives.

7. A sense of selflessness and being compassionate should always be present but don’t forget to reward yourself! Reward yourself by watching a movie on Netflix while indulging with a bowl of ice cream!

Manahan

8. Having a class where students enjoy learning.

9. Take things lightly, refrain from being an additional stress to students.

10. Be the teacher you want to have when you were a student.

Each teacher has their own way on how to love their students. Each class is different and unique in its own way. Whatever style you have as a teacher: The Mama/Papa Bear who becomes your second mother/ father, the Silent Wizard who inspires their students because of his intelligence and expertise, the Alpha, or the Moses, who paves the way of the corridor, the Techie, who is always updated in the different teaching gadgets that you enjoy, or the Free Spirit teacher who makes his class so fun, teachers will always be in the hearts of their students.

Mr. Jason Santos

– Ms. Mary Grace Hermogenes

- Patricia Ann DS.

- Ms. Dorothy A. Pelayo

- Mr. Jason Santos.

- Ms. Dyan Crespo

“I see my students as all working in progress and as their instructor, I have this huge responsibility to help them develop and achieve their full potential in whatever path they will take in the future.”

- Ms. Dorothy A. Pelayo

“Be the teacher you want to have when you were a student.”

- Ms. Dyan Crespo

tuloy Ang pAgpApAndAy ng kArunungAn:

Ang mgA InisiyAtibong hAkbAng ng koed sA gitnA ng pAndemyA

Francis Gabriel Y. Javier at Ms. Katherine Camille Sta. Ana

Karunungan ang isa sa aspektong hinuhubog para sa mga susunod na guro ng bayan. Upang taglayin ang katangiang ito, nararapat na may sapat na paggabay at mga programang magiging sangkap upang ito ay matamo. Kahit na pandemya, hindi natulog ang konsepto ng pagpapanday ng karunungan gamit ang iba’t ibang aktibidad at mga programang binuo para sa mga guro at mag-aaral. Ano-ano nga ba ang mga hakbang na itong nagdulot ng kapakinabangan sa marami?

lAkAs ng pAgningAs:

unAng pAggAbAy sA mgA bAgong guro ng bAyAn

Ang bawat hakbang ng isang bata, maliit man o malaki ay kinakailangan ng gabay. Isang patnubay na tutulong upang umusad at unti-unting umunlad.

Nagbukas ng panibagong taong panuruan para sa mga bagong mag-aaral ang Bulacan State University at kasama na rin dito ang mga tumanggap sa hamon ng pagiging ganap na guro ng bayan.

Ilang hudyat ng pag-uumpisa ng bagong kabanata, ang KoEd bilang ina na hangin sa bawat paglipad ng mga estudyante ay nagbigay ng mainit na yakap. Isang oryentasyon para sa mga bagong guro ng bayan o mga ‘Bunso ni KoEd’ kasama na rin ang kanilang mga magulang noong ika-12 ng Oktubre, 2021 sa ganap na 1:00 ng hapon na may temang “Mga Bagong Guro, Handa sa Pagbabago.”

Sa paraang ito, ipinakita ng buong kolehiyo ang hangad nila na mapabuti ang pananatili ng bawat bagong mag-aaral na naglalayong matuto at mahasa sa pinakamagandang paraang maaari. Ang nangyaring pagtanggap sa mga bagong ‘Bunso ni KoEd’ ay isa lamang hakbang at paghahanda para sa mahaba pang lakbayin tungo sa pagiging ganap na guro ng bayan na may angking galing at pag-alab sa hinaharap.

kumustAhAn nA: pAkikiisA lAbAn sA pAkirAmdAm nA IkA’y nAg-iisA

Hindi madali para sa marami ang pagpilit sa sarili na magpursige sa kabila ng panlulumo. Napapaisip ka sa sarili mo na kahit napapaligiran ka ng pamilya o nakakapag-chat sa mga kaibigan, ramdam mo’y mag-isa ka pa rin. Isa sa mga inisyatiba na inihandog ng Lokal na Konseho ng Mag-aaral ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon noong ika-16 ng Oktubre 2021 ay ang “KumusTAHAN Na”, isang mental health webinar sa Zoom. Dahil ang tema at paksa nito ay “Pantay na Pakikitungo para sa Isang Mental Health-Friendly na Kolehiyo”, dito itinalakay kung paano matutulungan ang mga problema ng isa’t isa.

Deserve mo rin ilabas ang mga tumatambak na hinaing sa iyong isipan. Ayon sa resource speaker na si Bb. Vea Rica Madlangsakay, dumarami ang mga nakararamdam ng mga epekto ng “social isolation”. Iginiit din ng isa pang resource speaker na si Bb. Reixielle Tomas na sobrang mahalagang magbigay ng empatiya o pakikiramay sa isa’t isa lalo na sa panahon ngayon. Sa mga oras ng krisis, kinakailangang magtanong sa mga kaklase kung ano ang maaaring maitulong at bigyan din sila ng espasyo upang makahinga. Kahit hindi World Mental Health, deserve pa rin ng lahat ng mga BulSUan na kumustahin.

“Para kaming nakasakay sa malaking barko na nasa gitna ng nagngangalit na dagat at hahangaring makapunta sa daungan,” ani Vyron Enriquez, mag-aaral mula sa Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon.

Sa dami ng mga pagbabagong niyakap, hindi maikukubli ang mga minsang iling, pagtingin na lamang sa kawalan dahil sa hindi alam kung makakaya bang sumabay sa daluyong na sinasagupa. Gaano pa man naging magalaw ang pagsakay, may isang gumagabay.

pAglAlAkbAy tungo sA tAgumpAy

Mr.

Isang webinar ang idinaos noong ika-26 ng Nobyembre, 2021 bilang susundang mapa ng bawat 3rd year student sa kanilang Field Study at 4th year para sa Practice Teaching. Imposible man sa umpisa kung iisipin kung paano maisasakatuparan ay naging posible dahil sa sama-samang ideya, oras, at pagsusumikap ng KoEd. Iba’t ibang paksa ang tinalakay sa webinar tulad ng, Personal Development, Online Classroom Management, Development of Instructional Materials, at iba pang mga esensyal na kaalaman bago humarap sa field na ito.

Nakatutuwang isipin kung paano nagbuhos ng determinasyon ang bawat isa sa KoEd upang marating ng bawat mag-aaral ang daungan. Nalampasan ang mga alon ng pangamba at ang bagyo ng pagod.

“Humanap ng matibay na barko. Hawakang mahigpit ang timon para kahit gaano kalakas ang nagngangalit na dagat ay mararating ninyo ang daungan,” ani Enriquez

mAgpApAtuloy Ang koed!

Ano man ang harapin ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon, hindi titigil ang pamunuan nito sa pagbuo ng mga gawaing makatutulong upang maging handa ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang pagsabak sa mundo ng pagtuturo sa hinaharap. Hindi naging hadlang ang pandemya upang mas mag-alab ang karunungang pinapanday sa isipang magagamit tungo sa pag-unlad at tagumpay.

Ang mga inisiyatibong hakbang ng KoEd ay patunay na hindi magagapi ng COVID-19 ang pangarap, adbokasiya, at mga makabuluhang layuning ikinikintal sa kolehiyong tahanan ng karunungan.

Editorial Board

Tricia P. Ompoc, DPA Editor-in-Chief

Dyan Grace O. Crespo, LPT, MAE Associate Editor

BulSU Offices and Colleges Writer/Contributor

Marjorie M. Magbitang, LPT, MAE Language Editor

Mary Ann P. Carranza, DBA

Assoc. Prof. Joseph Roy Celestino Laura Llarena Advisers

Genher D. Cruz Layout Artist

“Humanap ng matibay na barko. Hawakang mahigpit ang timon para kahit gaano kalakas ang nagngangalit na dagat ay mararating ninyo ang daungan.”

A BRight FutuRE FoR thE highER EducAtion oF REgion III

External Relations and Internationalization Office

A bright future awaits for the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Region III as the Bulacan State University Office of External Relations and Internationalization launched the Brand building of Region III towards Internationalization Growth Hubs in Tertiary Education or BRIGHT Project, November 2021.

The BRIGHT Project was the winning proposal in the Commission on Higher Education Region III’s (CHEDRO III) PAGITan (PADYAK Goes Internationalization through ASEAN) Competition, in the Niche Building Category.

The final output of the project is a unified brand of all HEIs in Region III and the creation of a website containing all the necessary of each HEI in the Region to be easily accessed by interested international, as well as local students.

The main purpose of the BRIGHT Project is to bring the HEIs of Region III closer to its ASEAN neighbors and introduce the tertiary education and students of the Region as world-class students.

The project was led by no other than the University President, Dr. Cecilia S. Navasero-Gascon, backed up by the Executive Director for External Relations and Internationalization, Dr. Mary Ann P. Carranza, College of Business Administration Program Chair for Accounting, Dr. Gualberto Magdaraog, Jr., and the Office of Internationalization, and Media Relations Office.

Over 200 participants from more than 100 different State Universities and Colleges (SUC) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUC) took part in the project, each providing information and sharing best practices to be consolidated and be exhibited on the website.

The website is currently under redevelopment based from the comments and suggestions of CHEDRO III. Upon completion, the website will serve as the international image of Region III not just to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), but to the whole world.

The project ran from August to November 2021.

Here is the answer key to the last issue’s

cRoSSwoRd

DOWN:

1.) 5-year Engineering programs were added to the courses offered during his time in BulSU

2.) Classrooms donated by the Americans after the war

3.) Certification received by BulSU

4.) Country in partnership with BulSU

6.) BulSU Campus in SJDM, Bulacan

8.) Bulacan Trade School shared classrooms with __. (acronym)

9.) BCAT President in 1983

10.) In the time of the Americans, BulSU started as a ___ school.

12.) Current University President

15.) BulSU’s first Filipino Principal

ACROSS:

5.) American Teachers of Bulacan Trade School

7.) BulSU in 1909

11.) Course offered by Pulilan Extension

13.) BulSU Campus in Bulakan, Bulacan

14.) BulSU is recognized _______.

16.) Pres. _____ signed RA 7665