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STRASUC OLYMPICS 2022 | Dec. 3-9, 2022

LSPU LAKERS. With full confidence and big smiles, 275 delegates and coaches of LSPU pose for a picture during the 2022 STRASUC OLYMPICS. | Marson David A. Moreno

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A SPECIAL ISSUE FOR SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES’ OLYMPICS 2022

James Benedict Junio

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aguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers was hailed as the overall champion in the recently concluded Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics for the third consecutive year, bagging 170 medals in total, Dec.9.

After beating 12 other state universities and colleges in the Southern Tagalog region, the LSPU Lakers came out on top with 77 gold, 60 silver, and 33 bronze medals to claim the championship for SPORT NEWS

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LSPU Athletics team comes back with a flash NEWS

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Hon. Fidel thanks CvSU, SUCs for Mayor's Night FEATURE

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Extra sweetness of more than one bacon EDITORIAL

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three years straight.

LSPU Sports Director, Dr. Darwin Ofrin expressed his gratitude for the support of the institution including the University President, Dr. Mar-

io R. Briones, in line with competing for the regional sports event.

“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to our University President, Dr. Mar-

io Briones for supporting the LSPU delegation. We got the overall champion[ship] for the third time and [this serves as] grand slam and victory for the university,” Dr. Ofrin stated in (Continued on page 3)

LSPU Lakers assemble at 2022 STRASUC Olympics

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NDANG, CAVITE – Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) athletic delegation partook in the official opening of the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics held at Cavite State University (CvSU) - Don Severino de las Alas Campus University Grandstand, Dec. 4.

Among the 1,761 athletes from all over Southern Tagalog, LSPU "Lakers" is one of the biggest delegations— comprising of 218 student athletes, 47 coaches, 10 officiating officials, and eight senior officials led by Dr. Darwin Ofrin, LSPU Sports Director—who (Continued on page 3)

All SET. LSPU athletes and coaches gather at the CvSU granstand as the STRASUC-Olympics 2022 kicks off. | Marson David A. Moreno

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SPORTS Mark Henson M. Ticzon

Ma’am Vanessa Belen

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anlyn Ornos of Romblon State University (RSU) carried her team as they took out the blue kickers of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) with brute force on the court in the Futsal Women preliminary game, 4-1, during the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022 held at the Cavite State University gymnasium, Dec. 6.

Lakers’ starting players were: Grepo (#9), Lopez (#10), Mejilla (#15), Pamilacan (#3), and Sandoval (#17). Meanwhile, RSU’s starting players were: Montano (#1), Robinej (#2), Alayon (#11), Ornos (#12), and Familara (#8).

Adrenaline filled the court early in the first half as Romelyn Alayon of RSU goaled a point at one minute into the game. Equally driven to win, Cherry Mae Grepo of LSPU answered back with a goal for the Lakers. Both teams were tight on defense as they both managed a hold of the ball, however, RSU was more aggressive. With good assists from her team, Ornos scored another goal for RSU, breaking the tie at 2-1.

VICTORY POSE. LSPU Lakers Athletics team stand tall to display their 37 medals, including 17 gold, 18 silver, and 3 bronze.

LSPU Athletics team comes back with a flash Mark Henson M. Ticzon

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oming back from the podium-less finish in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges—Olympics 2019, the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers’ Athletics team ruled the competition by amassing a total of 38 medals in the STRASUC—Olympics 2022.

The LSPU Lakers' wom- following events: 400-meters, One of the athletic team's en's team won 17 gold medals 110-meters hurdles, and 200- five coaches, Ma’am Joanne across the following events: meters.

Michelle C. Gesmundo, stated 100-meters, 200-meters, 400in an interview, "Gusto kong Men's 4 x 100-meter re- iparating sa school natin na meters, 4 x 100-meters relay, 3000-meters, 5000-meters, lay, classical relay, 4 x 400- [kapag may] long training pro400-meters hurdles, and clas- meter relay, discus throw, and gram, ganun magiging perforwomen's 4 x 400-meters relay mance ng mga athlete(s)." sical relay. and 100-meters hurdles all Lyka Janer won five gold resulted in silver medals.

Athletes who demonmedals and one silver, making strated extraordinary perforMen's bronze medals mance will compete in the her the LSPU team's MVP. were awarded in the 400- PASUC Olympics to be held in The men's team won meters hurdles, triple jump, the Bicol region on March three gold medals across the and javelin throw.

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Bearcats snatch bronze from Lakers in Futsal Men Ma’am Vanessa Belen

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With her agility and good footwork, Ornos of RSU scored another two successive goals in the second half, putting the opposing team at a big disadvantage as there were only a few minutes left in the game. The Lakers pushed on offense, but RSU’s defense was more solid.

alawan State University (PSU) Bearcats conquered the battle for third in Futsal Men against the blue kickers from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) with a slate of 3-1 during the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022, held at Cavite State University-Main Campus’ University Gymnasium, Dec. 8.

PSU took possession of for the gap in scores. With cats wrapped up the game in the ball early in the first half their efficient footwork and their favor, 3-1, with LSPU and maintained a solid de- better coordination, the Bear- finishing in fourth place. *** fense, giving the Lakers a hard Marson David A. Moreno time maneuvering their way into the opponent’s field. Determined to move past LSPU into the quarter-finals, the Bearcats secured a 3-0 slate at the end of the first half.

RSU won against the Lakers through their good footwork and coordination, 4 -1, and will be continuing in the Futsal Women preliminaries. ***

By the second half, LSPU kickers stepped up their offense and took back a goal at 27 minutes into the match; however, the remaining time was not enough to make up

ONE GOAL. LSPU Lakers Futsal men positioned against PSU Bearcats in their battle for third place.

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cemented their aims for gold as they shouted their yells during the ceremonial parade.

Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, CHED Chairperson, said in his message that the resume of the event after its two-year hiatus shows the athletes' victory against COVID-19.

Ito ay ating olympics para ipakita na tayo ay nagwagi sa Covid. Alam kong mahirap ang nakaraang dalawang taon para sa lahat, lalo na sa mga atleta," Dr. De Vera pointed out.

Meanwhile, Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, Chairman of the Committee on Sports, served as the keynote speaker of the event

who addressed discipline as well as the benefits of sports, suggested sports as a better alternative to vices.

"Get into sports and stay away from drugs" Go encouraged athletes in his welcoming speech.

Moreover, Dr. Levy Arago Jr., President of STRASUC, expressed his hope that this year’s theme "One Southern Tagalog Region!" would come to life and unify SUCs. Likewise, Hon. Perfecto Fidel, Mayor of the Municipality of Indang, Cavite, reminded student athletes about the value of the gift of this competition, which was sportsmanship.

“Ang palakasan po ay

may panalo, [at] may talo talaga, pero ang pinakamahalaga po rito ay natatanggap natin ang ating… sportsmanship,” Fidel noted.

Furthermore, Dr. Freddie Bulauan, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Director CHEDRO IV-A, Atty. Joselito Alisuag, CHED MIMAROPA Director, Dr. Jo Mark Libre, CHED Commissioner, and Dr. Tirso Ronquilo, President of PASUC, also expressed their delight for the launch of 2022 STRASUC Olympics.

The opening program was also graced by the 3,000 CvSU students' mass demonstration of special cultural dances in Cavite, raising of university banners, lighting of unity flame, oath of sports-

manship, oath of technical officials, fireworks display, and the momentous declaration of the event's opening.

LSPU campus has been at the top of the board for the past five years, winning the title of back-to-back champion in sports at STRASUC Olympics before the event was postponed due to the COVID19 pandemic.

They are determined to defend their crown against 1,543 contenders from the other 11 participating SUCs, namely: University of the Philippines - Los Banos (UPLB), Batangas State University (BatSU), Western Philippines University (WPU), Romblon State University (RSU), University of Rizal *** Marson David A. Moreno

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an interview after announcing the scores of the top performing delegates in the event.

“Hindi tayo titigil dito.

We are now planning for the national competition. Lahat ng mga student-athletes, ‘yung 77 golds, we will continue the program development, and we will continue the practice for the national program competition,” Dr. Ofrin continued.

The champions are followed by the Palawan State University (PSU) with 154 medals, Batangas State University (BSU) with 119, 96 medals for Cavite State University (CvSU), and 48 for Romblon State University (RSU) respectively.

For the past five years, the LSPU has been at the leaderboards consecutively, claiming the back-to-back championship title in the STRASUC Olympics before postponing the event due to COVID-19.***

KICK FOR THE GOAL. Cavite State University Hornets kick for the win against LSPU Lakers, leading them to advance for quarter finals match in football.

Hornets grab last slot in Football Quarter Finals Ma’am Vanessa Belen

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OMECOURT ADVANTAGE–Cavite State University (CvSU) Hornets routed the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers in the last leg of football elimination games with a 2-0 slate, leaving the Lakers behind MIGHTY DUO. LSPU Lakers’ Jessella Sorezo and Andrea Masakayan show their confident pose as they took the silver medal for Badminton Women’s Double.

During the first half, a with the referee, leading the Hornet’s Gonzales seized the tackle during the match in- game to a sudden halt. After chance to wrap up the second jured the LSPU Laker’s keeper minutes of talk among the half as he goaled their second and resulted to a free kick by committee and coaches, the point, ending the match 2-0.

Hornet’s Rogando, who scored game resumed.

Despite the friction the first point for CvSU. The Still affected by the op- among the teams and the refHornets’ advantage boosted the team’s morale and nega- posing team’s advantage, the eree during the second half, tively affected their oppo- LSPU blue kickers found it the game ended on a good difficult to break into the Hor- spotsmanship with both teams nent’s defense. net’s tight defense with their shaking one another’s hands, In the second half, the unstable offense, in addition including the coaches and the tension built up and the Hor- to the Laker’s keeper’s hurt game committee. *** net’s coach got into a fight leg from the first half’s tackle.

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huwag po namin pabayaan ang points, and as much as possible ay h'wag magtuloytuloy ng errors," she said.

CvSU duo also said that they will continue to train more as there is still room for improvement for the upcoming national competition.

MIGHTY DUO. LSPU Lak ers’ Jessella Sorezo and Andrea Masakayan show their confident pose as they took the silver medal for Badminton Women’s Double.

CvSU Hornets smash LSPU Lakers for a back-to-back Women's Double title Christian Isaac D. Batralo

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avite State University (CvsU) Hornets' Rhealyn Villar and Allyssa Laylo successfully defended their crown as they beat Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers' Andrea Masakayan and Jessella Sorezo in a 21-12, 21-16 sweep during the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022 — Badminton Women's Double Finals, Dec. 7.

Laylo and Villar showed united effort as they unleashed their prowess in defending their court against the aggressive Lakers, who had a

bit of clutch in the second set.

Villar, the torch bearer of the Olympics, led CvSU to get the first set with a huge gap against LSPU, through her

good placement shots that made their opponents commit errors.

"Ang tumatak po sa akin [na sinabi ni coach sa amin] ay

On the other hand, Sorezo shared her sentiments about her rivals. "It's like deja vu," she quoted as she rematched with the duo who also humbled LSPU in the STRASUC Bubble Olympics, last April.

"Ang goal ko kasi talaga ay matalo ang defending champions. Unfortunately, hindi ko siya nagawa for now. Sa next STRASUC, I'll try my best to represent LSPU," she said.

Laylo and Villar will represent Southern Tagalog for the Badminton Women's Double in the upcoming Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Olympics will be held in Bicol next year. ***

URS caps 14-year-earned Women's Volleyball Championship Christian Isaac D. Batralo

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fter 14 years of championship drought, the University of Rizal System (URS) Giants brought the title back to the university as they defeated Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers in a tight match of 15-25, 25-22, 2516, 17-25, 15-13 in the finals of Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022 — Women's Volleyball Finals, Dec. 8.

URS's Ghene Tesorero, who had whopping 29 points consisting of 22 attacks, 4 blocks, and 3 aces, was able to lift her team to snatch the title, at the jampacked Cavite State University — Main Campus’s Volleyball Court.

"For the fifth set po, ang inisip lang po namin is magfocus po kami sa laro at wag pong ma-demorale," Tesorero, the Giants' key player, said.

"Inisip po namin na 14 years pong nawala sa URS ang championship, kaya ito na po yung pagkakataong maibalik namin [ang title] since nasa championship na kami."

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spite the loss, LSPU stood high as they managed to tie the fifth set at 13- all, from an 812 advantage of URS.

(BatStateU) Red Spartans finished at third after defeating Palawan State University (PSU) Bearcats in four sets.

Lakers' top scorer, Arianne David, led the team with 27 points from 24 attacks and 3 aces, followed by their middle blocker, Fiela May Yamballa who scored 11 points.

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LSPU's libero, Chesca Mae Francisco, also delivered excellent digs and receptions throughout the game. Corrine Matienzo, the team's setter, scored four aces in their clutch game in the fourth and fifth sets.

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LSPU — David - 27, Yamballa -

11, Sanchez - 8, Biglete - 7, Eusebio - 5, Matienzo - 5, Bautista - 4 URS — Tesorero - 29, Jersey #8 - 9, Jersey #1 - 7, Jersey #13 - 5, Jersey #15 - 3, Jersey #11 - 1, Jersey #9 - 1***

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WELL-PLAYED. LSPU Lakers Women’s Volleyball team give the URS Giants a good game in a five-set match in their championship game, finishing as silver medalist.

NEWS SPORTS | NEWS CvSU hosts President's Night for the STRASUC Olympics 2022

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outhern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) acknowledged University Presidents, Sports Directors, and officials of the participating institutions for making the event possible during the STRASUC Olympics 2022 President’s Night at Cavite State University (CvSU), Don Severino de las Alas Campus’ International Convention Center, Dec. 4.

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Dr. Hernando D. Robles, University President of the host campus warmly welcomed his fellow leaders and the people behind the STRASUC Olympics this year.

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“Again, welcome sa Cavite State University. Welcome sa STRASUC Olympics 2022 at hopefully, malay niyo, Cavite State University ang mapili para sa National STRASUC,” Dr. Robles said as he ended his talk.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson, Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, also graced the event by reminiscing the difficulties of the athletes and Sports Officials during the pandemic period in his message.

“During the time of COVID, ang talagang challenge

noon, anong gagawin mo sa sports? Eh nung nakasara ang mga eskwelahan, nakasara ‘yung sports facilities, talagang very challenging noon. Pati PE, paano mo gagawin online ang PE? Very, very challenging,” Dr. De Vera shared.

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Colleges and Universities Athletic Association of Sports (SCUAASD) President, Dr. Francisco V. Aguirre from Batangas State University (BSU), thanked all the involved people in the said event and highlighted the significance of the University Presidents as the source of their strength.*** Mark Henson M. Ticzon

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WPU MOTIVATIONAL TALK. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, the chair of the Commission on Higher Education, highlighted the significance of sports and wished the delegates best of luck in the 2022 STRASUC Olympics.

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Hon. Fidel thanks CvSU, SUCs for Mayor's Night Christian Isaac D. Batralo

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ayor Perfecto Fidel of Indang, Cavite expressed his gratitude to Cavite State University (CavSU) – Main Campus as the host university organized the Mayor's Night for the second day of the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics held at International Convention Center, December 5.

"Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa Cavite State University," Fidel said as he thanked

CavSU after a tourism video presentation of Indang.

"Kung wala ang Cavite State University, wala ako sa posisyon ko ngayon,"he added.

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Mayor Fidel also thanked the participating SUCs for joining the STRASUC Olympics 2022. After he gave his message, CHED Commisioner Dr. Marita Canapi also expressed her gratitude and support to everyone who attended the night.

WARM WELCOME. As the 2022 STRASUC Olympics k ick s off, Hon. Perfecto V. Fidel, Mayor of Indang Cavite giving his appreciation to the event and extending his warm welcome to the 12 participating SUCs.

The attendees took part in a dinner that had been prepared by Mayor Fidel, and the socialization portion of the program came to a close. ***

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FEATURE Mark Henson M. Ticzon

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oped to bring home the bacon before leaving; served 6 bacons on the table as she came home.

Lyka Grutas Janer, 21, a 3rd year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Major in Food & Beverage Preparation Service Management student at Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus (LSPUSPCC), yet again again brought pride to her university after bringing home 6 medals– 5 golds and 1 silver, in the recent Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics held at Cavite State University-Main Campus in Indang, Cavite.

Janer seized all of the gold medals from her events: 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, and the classical relay. Whereas, it was in the 4x100 relay that she bagged the silver medal. A hope for bacon came with extra sweetness after her unwavering preparation for this Olympics for the past two years amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

In her recent interview, she shared her experiences as she gets ready for the competition, “Sumasali ako dati sa virtual na laro, tapos sumali rin ako sa qualifying for South East Asian (SEA) Games para hindi masayang ang training. Para handa na rin sa laban pagdating ng STRASUC at hindi naman nasayang. Worth it ang pagod!” she said.

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As a student herself, Janer sometimes struggles to balance academic responsibilities and her sports, “nagkasabay ‘yung proposal defense ko at laro, wala akong magawa dahil nasa Indang ako. Hindi ako makakauwi ng San Pablo, Laguna,” she narrated expressing her desire to conduct the research proposal defense online, however the internet connection was not stable in the area, “sobrang hina ng signal kasi masyadong liblib na yung Indang, hindi pa rin ako nakapag-defense. Kaya nahirapan ako nang sobra, but I promised to my group na babawi ako sa kanila.”

Janer explained how it is to be a student-athlete.

“Ang buhay student-athlete ay masasabi kong mahirap pero masaya. Kasi nando’n ‘yung passion mo bilang isang manlalaro na lumalaban dala ang pangalan ng paaralan at ng bayan.

Bonus na ‘yung manalo ka dahil sa laro. Mahalaga ‘yung sportsmanship bilang isang atleta.”

During Janer’s in-house training in LSPU, she noted that it is important to listen to the coaches. However, listening is not enough; it should come with understanding the commands and suggestions to add some determination when hoping for extra sweetness of bacon to serve on your table as you come home after the competition.

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ike a machine, nothing functions better when only some parts are working. Cavite State University (CvSU) shows the true essence of being a good citizen as a part of Cavite, Indang, and the country, by following the provincial ordinance of plastic banning and municipal ordinance of solid waste management, together with Republic Act No. 9003 or "Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000".

CvSU molded its people to have discipline by implementing proper waste management, which began in 2017 when the school passed an environmental assessment report to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON, which then granted them the environmental compliance certificate. From then on, the committee on waste management, which is now headed by Mr. Junser Magpantay was strengthened, leading each of the college departments and offices to have pollution control coordinators.

In line with this, as the CvSU hosted the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Colleges and Universities (STRASUC) Olympics 2022, the committee discusses its policy which caught the interest of many delegates from other universities, "Maayos po 'yung waste management ng CvSU compared sa ibang campuses na napuntahan namin, as in discipline po talaga regarding waste management," said Mark Henson M. Ticzon, student from Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo City Campus.

A small step for this big success is their segregation of the trash – some are recyclables which can be turned into more beneficial stuff; some are residuals and biodegradable which then be put into compost pits and serves as fertilizers in some crops at the university; some garbage is picked up by a truck every three o'clock in the afternoon. CvSU, likewise, encouraged every person setting foot in the school to separate garbage on their own. They labeled and colored the bins to have distinction. The university believes that as many start the action on themselves, the work would not be that hard.

In addition, the recent project “Garbage in, Garbage Out” which started this year, took part in the improvements of the school in cleanliness as it re-opened after its two-year hiatus in face-to-face classes, “Nag-i-improve talaga, tulad ngayon nababawasan natin yung plastics.

Nakikita din natin ‘yung students na inuuwi nila ‘yung sariling basura nila. Although ‘di maiiwasan na tumaas yung volume ngayon ng basura kasi nga nagface-to-face na ulit,” Mark Christian Rosal, administrative of CvSU waste management committee, said.

With CvSU's unending thrive in maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, they are planning to build a large wastewater treatment project that, although undrinkable, can be used for other matters in the university. Besides, waste filtered from the water can be utilized as fertilizer. Hence, CvSU, the Cavite province, is commendable in this matter and is a benchmark for other universities to improve their school sanitation.

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ollege students, especially athletes, are expected to act like their age. But putting the two words together – ‘college’ and ‘athletes’ – the latter might overpower the former. As with the behavior shown by several LSPU delegates at the STRASUC Olympics 2022, very little sense of collegiate attitude, manners, and conduct were seen.

The 6th Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022 was hosted by the Cavite State UniversityMain Campus (CVSU-Main) on a 7-day period which ended last December 8. The event was participated by 12 state universities and colleges (SUCs) from the southern Tagalog region with 16 sports competitions to hustle in. But aside from the games, reports of misconduct from some of the players during the event also caught the attention of the people; most of which are coming from the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU’s) delegates.

This may be a trivial issue to be pointed out considering that tertiary education gives much more attention to learning and student achievement than student conduct. But that’s the point: basic etiquette and manners are already being neglected. This leaves out a big canvas to the image of the school to be painted as ill-mannered by other schools.

Case in point, a campus official from the host university pointed out in an interview the behavior of some delegates. He interjected, “Naturingan pa naman kayong college student, pero yung pag-uugali [na ipinapakita], tama ba [para] sa isang college level?” This gives a twitching sensation if you will consider that the entire student body of the LSPU is being stereotyped due to the mishaps of some.

Moreover, the issue really started when some delegates reportedly opened up locked rooms from the venue and occupied the said rooms without informing any CVSU official. When confronted about the incident, some of the delegates – accordingly – responded unpleasantly.

“Para bang tropa lang yung way of answering…inunawa nalang namin,” a CVSU official said in an interview.

This is to consider that some rooms are not fit for use since several areas are still under construction making the vicinity a hazard prone area. Also, there are rooms used as quarantine rooms which makes some areas a health hazard for regular use. Thus, the lack of available rooms is not sufficient enough for some delegates to break and enter locked areas.

But most importantly, CVSU is known for having a renowned environmental compliance program. Nowhere in the campus will you see any unreasonable trash. With their comprehensive waste management

program, CVSU is able to manage all their solid and liquid wastes in an efficient manner. But this was not strictly cooperated with by some delegates from our university. There were occasions where kitchen utensils were not properly returned and campus officials from CVSU were kind of expected to take care of their dishes and cutleries.

Another CVSU official ranted, “Daig pa sila ng hindi naka-graduate ng college na marunong magtapon ng sariling basura.” This gives enough shame to the face of our dearest LSPU. What’s happened already happened. And we can no longer bring back nor bawl on disgrace. This should serve as a lesson to the students themselves.

We cannot expect the university and its officials to maintain and build up the basic manners and etiquette a college student should have in their adulthood. It is something that is expected of them to be and do considering their status as university athletes. Despite the simplicity of the issue, the damage inflicted upon the university is already done. And there is no good in playing low with this matter.

The ball is now in our court. Let us learn and do better.

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port events at schools are undeniably one of the most hazardous events you can find in the campus.

And with this fact, it is expected that ample medical staff is at stand by. But this was not the case at the recent Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics 2022 held at the Cavite State University-Main Campus (CvSU Main).

STRASUC Olympics is a sports competition involving delegates from the region. This year’s cup was hosted by the CvSU Main. And aside from their players, most participating schools, if not all, have brought their medical team. However, the host campus, provided only one medical staff.

This is a complete and obvious neglect in the safety of the delegates.

Firstly, there should be an in-house medical team that will cater the needs of the delegates in emergency cases. The individual medics by the participating schools are not to be expected to be responsible for other people’s business.

Fortunately enough, when a player from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) needed a cold spray from a sudden injury, a medic from the Batangas State University (BSU) willingly lent theirs. This instance could’ve been avoided if an actual medic assigned for the event was put in place.

Secondly, in relation to what happened above, the medic assigned for that said competition was nowhere to be found since they were assigned to a different event held at a farther location.

Consider having some events held at the main campus located at Indang, Cavite while the beach volleyball competition is held at Naic. That is an average 70km ride! We can not expect the lone assigned medic to be able to bilocate and be at two

EDITORIAL municipalities at the same time. Not only where there a neglect in the assignment of medic, but there were also a malconsideration of logistics.

But most importantly, the STRASUC Olympics itself includes 16 sports events.

And it is no rocket science to think that 16 sports events require a minimum of also 16 medical staff. Minimum. But the neglect in this regard is far from words that even a person with no medical background can be caught aghast. This is to consider that no volunteer medic was seen. It can be understood that hiring emergency nurses can be of a budget but budget is not to be weighed out against the safety of players – players with human lives. Moreover, volunteers can be

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requested from NGOs like the Philippine Red Cross to aide with the event but their presence is also nowhere to be found.

It can be easily reasoned out that “Eh wala namang nangyari kaya palampasin nalang," but this mindset of playing jack at the cost of human safety is nowhere near acceptable. Let sports competitions be a play of strength, not a gamble of life. We are fortunate that there really was no occasion where immediate and serious medical attention was needed.

But even the dumbest in sports knows that there is no luck in terms of sports.

And the safety of human lives should not be left alone in a game of God’s fortune finger. There is a clear neglect and there is no way any explanation would suffice.

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A SPECIAL ISSUE FOR SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES’ OLYMPICS 2022

AWARD-WINNING. Laguna State Polytechnic University Lakers dominated the swimming events with a total of 50 golds, 16 silvers, and 10 bronzes in the 2022 STRASUC Olympics. | The Bay Bay Granary

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aguna State Polytechnic University dominated the swimming competition by bringing home 50 golds, 16 silvers and 10 bronze medals, with a total of 76 olympic medals from the swimming team during the STRASUC Olympics 2022 held in Cavite State University last December 5.

200 SC Meter Freestyle swimmers from LSPU, Matt Justin Echavaria and Honny May Yanong, collected gold in the men and women category.

Kurt Palmaria and Princess Dionglay won silver.

Meanwhile, LSPU athletes from the 100 SC meter backstroke for men and women categories completely took the gold and silver; PSU earned bronze for both categories.

LSPU also got silver and bronze medals in the men's 100 SC meter breaststroke while the two Ybardolazas, Alessandra and Janna of women's category, struck the gold and silver medals.

Persistently gaining the gold medals, Marco Ybardolaza and Julia Kate Abin, LSPU swimmers of 400 SC meter IM of men and women categories both claimed another gold medal. Yanong placed second to Abin, earning her silver medal.

Men and women 200 SC meter butterfly categories were graced with gold medals, having the 20 and 19 year-old LSPU athletes, Marco Ybardolaza and Francine Valero. Yanong won silver with only a 1-second difference from Valero.

Onto their additional medals, Manuel Cervantes and Janna Ybardolaza secured their gold medals in the 50 SC meter freestyle category for men and women. Matt Justin Echavaria (men) and Arvee

Cadawas (women) won silver and bronze, respectively.

Men's 200 SC meter medley relay claimed first place having a seed time of 1:40.00 consisting Ronnel Caguin, Marco Ybardolaza, Ambrocio John Cedric and Jude Ybardolaza. On the other hand, women's category swimmers won bronze, consisting of Dionglay, Valero, Ybardolaza and Cadawas.

LSPU continued to earn gold, placing first in the 400 SC meter freestyle relay category, team consisting of Echavaria, Caguin, Palmaria Kurt and Cervantes for men's category; while women's category consisted of Yanong, Abin, Palmaria Kim and Alessandra Ybardolaza.

Thirsty for gold, LSPU's Marco Ybardolaza claimed one more gold medal in men's 1500 SC meter freestyle, while Palmaria Kurt got silver placing second to Ybardolaza.

On the other hand, Abin also got another gold in the women's 800 SC meter freestyle category, followed by Yanong who got silver.

Caguin tied with BSU's Piolo Rivera for gold medal having a seed time of 2:30.00 in men's 200 SC meter backstroke category, while Abin claimed her additional gold medal. Ambrocio won silver in the men's category while Dionglay tied with PSU's Chricel Tagaro for bronze in the women's category. ***