Guidance and Counselling Office conducts Mental and Spiritual Health Seminar
by Kierlo O. Tencio
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On Dec. 15, the Guidance andCounselingOfficeofCapizState University Burias Campus, headed by Ms. Van De Lyn C. Abao, in collaboration with the Student Affairs and Services as well as Medical, Dental, and Disability Services, initiated a Mental and SpiritualHealthSeminarheldatthe BermejoHall.
With the aim of raising awareness about the mental health continuum and strengthening spiritualbeliefs,thesaidpursuitwas attendedbystudents.
Duringheropeningremarks, Ms. Abao claimed that many students are going through a lot of personalissues andshewashoping that the program can help the students,mostespecially,thosewho
students,mostespecially,thosewho needitthemost.
Sister Emma Cristia A. Mayor, Guidance Counselor of the Saint Catherine Academy (SCA), served as the resource speaker duringtheseminar.
According to Sr. Mayor, “Mental health problems are mostly not visibletohumaneye.However,this shouldn't affect the attention we give and the awareness we have of thosepeoplewhohaveit."
Students shared their personal challenges, the insights theygainedafterparticipatinginthe seminar, and how it will help them overcome adversities during the open forum conducted before the activityended.
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Share-A-Joy 2022: Giving Christmas Joy to the Preschooler Kids of Burias Elementary School
Student orgs extend assistance thru community outreach program
MSO, SSC facilitate Financial Literary Training
Sr. Mayor takes over the podium to talk about mental health.
DA turns over composting facility to CAPSU
by Catherine V. Adaniel
Moreover, representatives from the DA, with Dr. Gerard Lee Atienza, Planning Officer; Prof. Ariel Labaniego, Production Chair; andEngr.RonnieBalacase,Physical Development Chair, inspected the saidfacility.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management turned over one unit of Technology Package on Composting Facility for Biodegradable Wastes (CFBW) to Capiz State University (CAPSU) on Dec.12.
Theendeavorisinsupportof the promotion and development of organic agriculture in the Philippines and at the same time, beneficial in eliminating waste materialsbytransformingtheminto organic fertilizer and other products.
Engr. Analyn Frias, an alumna from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) of CAPSU Burias and the current Assistant Division Chief - Project Development Support Division of the Department of Agriculture, initiated the proper turning over of the composting facility and was likewise made possible through the efforts of Dr. Efren L. Linan, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension, and Dr. Editha C. Alfon, University President.
CAPSU Burias CRCY holds Youth Volunteer Formation Course and Basic First Aid Training
by Roselyn C. Ponce
In coordination with the Philippine Red Cross – Capiz Chapter, Student Affairs and Services, Medical, Dental, and Disability Services, NSTP-DRRM, Bachelor of Physical Education, Supreme Student Council, and Future Leaders of the Philippines, CAPSU BURIAS College Red Cross Youth(CRCY)conductedatwo-day formationcourseandbasicfirstaid training on Nov. 28–29 at the SOKORAKI Hall for the first day, and at the Bermejo Hall on its secondday.
The training aims to reach the youth to inculcate in them the essence of volunteerism, humanity, andtheimportanceoflifesupportin any emergency that may occur withinthecommunityanytime.
"This training is a very helpful programformetolearnthebasicsof first aid andthe knowledge that we will gain would allow us to be prepared for any sudden medical concernswemightencounterinour homes or at school, Angel Ann Andrade,aparticipant,shared.
The first day of the pursuit covered the discussion of Mr. SanderlenB.Ponsaran,Chapter
Sanderlen B. Ponsaran, Chapter Service Representative of RCY, in which he shared all about the Philippine Red Cross Movement, itsfundamentalprinciples,andits services; and of Ms. Lenice Joy Orocio,CYCPresident,asshetalks about volunteerism and activities as well as program for youth volunteer.
On the second day, Mr.
Onthesecondday,Mr.Elvin S. Acolentaba introduced first aid, emergencyactionprinciples,aswell as lifting and moving and their execution, and also, CAPSU Main Campus RCY facilitated an activity where participants were divided into four groups to practice the differenttypesofbandagingskills.
Mr. Acolentaba demonstrates the proper first aid techniques on the second day of the training.
The composting facility undergoes inspection during the turn-over on Dec. 12.
MSO, SSC facilitate Financial Literary Training
To help the students understand the importance of financial literacy and how to manage their finances effectively, the Management Student Organization (MSO) of the College of Management (CM), in collaboration with the Supreme Student Council (SSC), held a financialliteracytrainingonDec.15 viaZoomandFacebookLive.
With the theme "Compose Your
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Your Future, Be Financially Literate,"theorganizersinvitedtwo Regional Economic Affairs staff at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Visayas Regional Office in CebuCity,includingMs.BuenaMae Rentuma, Bank Officer IV, and Ms. Erma Lagarto, Bank Officer II, to discuss topics related to budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt.
During the event, attendees were
were given the chance to ask questions and engage with the speakers to share their ideas, address confusions, and clarify particularthings.
The training offered opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills that will help them make informed financial decisions and achieve their longtermfinancialgoals.
SAS, FLP collaborate for a training on organic concoctions
by Favie Gelyn V. Bardinas
The Society of Agriculture Students (SAS) and the Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP) BuriasChapterconductedaone-day training on the formulation and application of organic concoctions on Dec. 9 at the Castro Hall of the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF)Department.
To provide the studentparticipants with knowledge and understanding of where organic concoctionscomefromandhowcan they be effectively utilized, Prof. Ramonita C. Verano, Mushroom Center In-Charge/CAF Research Coordinator,servedastheresource speaker for the aforementioned training.
Inhertalk,shediscussedthe importance of organic concoctions, which include fermented fruit juice (FFJ), fermented plant juice (FPJ), and calcium phosphate (CalPhos), and
which include fermented fruit juice (FFJ), fermented plant juice (FPJ), and calcium phosphate (CalPhos), and with a demonstration, she showedtheingredientsandstepson how they are made, while emphasizing the need to follow the stepsinorder.
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Furthermore, the participants gainedtheopportunity to experience creating organic concoctions firsthand and Prof. Verano answered their queries duringthemakingprocess.
Student orgs extend assistance thru community outreach program
by Lorgen N. Oseta
As part of the efforts to fortify ties to the community and develop interpersonal connections, aswellastoaddresspressingsocial and economic concerns, the Supreme Student Council (SSC), in collaboration with the Financial ManagementCouncil(FMC),Junior Association of Marketing Management Students (JAMMS), and Rumbuhan Teen Center, organized an outreach program at Brgy. Manibad, Mambusao, Capiz onDec.23.
The activity, highlighting mental health awareness, was accomplished through a mental healt
health awareness, was accomplishedthroughafundraising eventpreviouslyorganizedbythe aforementioned student organizationsintheCampus.
"With those trials coming into our lives, there we can see how strongwearetobeconfidenttofight thosetrialsinlifeandtoseethatyou are a child of God," Sister Emma CristiaMayor,theresource speaker during the program, stated as she discussed the mental health issues facedbytoday’syouth.
Theprogramgearedtowards enlightening the youths about their mental and spiritual aspects and at thes
mental and spiritual aspects and at thesametime,tomakethemfeelthe essence of Christmas through gift giving.
"Every time there's a counseling session in our school, I advise my fellow students not to hesitatetoapproachandopenupto our faculty and staff. Also, the students are encouraged to seek assistance or advice from their friends and family," Angelica Ann Ramos, SSC President, commented in relation to ways on how to address various mental health issues.
Student-participants engage in the hands-on training on organic concoctions. Photo credit: Future Leaders of the Philippines Burias Chapter
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Share-A-Joy 2022: Giving Christmas Joy to the Preschooler Kids of Burias Elementary School
by Mayrel Joy P. Arroyo
Giving from the heart nourishes your soul and fills your life with joy. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “To find yourself,lose yourself in the service of others.” Giving takessomethingoutofyourself,but allowsyoutoexpandbeyondearthly limitations.
In light of the aforementioned dogma, the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE), through the efforts of Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, Pre-Professional Group (PSABE PPG),carriedouttheannualShareA-JoyProgramonDec.19atBurias Day Care Center, Burias, Mambusao,Capiz.
According to Ms. Daneca Florentino, PSABE-PPG Burias ChapterPresident, “Since2009,the programhasconstantlyproventhat the gift of joy comes when people learn to share their blessings to others through the expression of kindness
kindnessandgenerositytoindigent preschoolers every Christmas. This year, PSABE-PPG catered to the preschoolkidsfromBuriasDayCare Center, together with their parents andteacher.”
To fill the milieu with overflowing delight and extra joy, BSABE students and faculty members members prepared gifts andeachchildreceivedatoy,apack offruits,biscuits,andaspaghettiset fortheir Noche Buena.
Furthermore, PSABE-PPG officers and members presented a dancenumbertoentertainthemon topofthemanyentertainment,and surprises for children and the audience.
“The Share-A-Joy program indeed allows us to reap the joy of seeing the bright smiles, laughter, tears of joy, and gratitude from these children,” Ms. Florentino furtherexpressed.
GIFTS OF COMPASSION, AFFECTION, AND PROVISION
“Wherever there are people giving gifts, exchanging cards, I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts.”
These popular song lyrics written by Jose Mari Chan reverberate all over the Philippine streets and households, along with glowing and blazing lights, vibrant parols, and ingeniousChristmasdecorationsjoined by unusual embellishments, when the festive season is all around the corner. Solely,hearingtheword “Christmas”is enough for the human stimuli to exhilarate their nerves and let out the sense of thrill and enthusiasm.
To one side, the festival of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ does not onlypirouettes around the joy of caroling, parties, special Christmas dinner,
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dinner, as well as in extravagant and picturesque Christmas sites and attractions.Beyondthesearethesmiles and glee of individuals who gave and received love through giving – the greatest gift of life and the secret of living.
With this essence, dwelling in their minds, pure souls, and genuine human nature, Capiz State University Burias Campus, through the initiative of the Supreme Student Council, NSTP/DRRM Office, Research ExtensionOffice,FutureLeadersofthe Philippines Burias Chapter, Rumbuhan TeenCenter,andoftheStudentAffairs and Services, arranged a donation drive. Dubbed as “CAPSU Cares”, the endeavor aimed to alleviate the plights of the victims of the Tropical Storm Paeng
Paeng, which wrecked the town of Mambusao in October.
Two days prior to the actual day, Christmas came early as the organizers served as the Santa Clauses whobroughtgiftstothepeopletargeted by the natural calamity. In return, they witnessed the smiles worth a thousand words and the incessant ‘thank you’ to the contributors who made the season bursts with delight.
Scrumptious foods above the table and the mouthwatering aromas of bibingka and puto bumbong outsidethe church, bustling roads and recreational spots, and heaven-like carols echoing everywhere are just usual scenes of the yuletide. Unseen are the moments of great compassion, affection, and provision.
students take part in the activities prepared by the organizers of the program
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