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VOL. XCIII NO.6 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
RELIEF. An on-going PEP class held at the ‘Breather Room’ launched by Silliman University Peer Advocacy Program last Sept. 5. PHOTO BY Ian Zane T. Esparaga.
SUPAP launches ‘The Breather Room’
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illiman University Peer Advocacy Program (SUPAP) pre-launched ‘The Breather Room’ at the 3rd floor, Oriental Hall last Aug 23. According to Jovy Leo Alatan, sophomore Mechanical Engineering student and President of the SUPAP, ‘The Breather Room’ was created to accommodate students who have concerns and needs. He mentioned that the room will be handled by student volunteers and SUPAP members who under-
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went rigid training for basic helping skills, leadership, mental health and facilitation. “This group of students belongs to the young adult group ages 18 and above who would better understand their peers coming from the same age level,” Alatan added. The room will serve as a refugee center or “first stop” for students who have trouble in their academics, personal-social adjustments and family life. Alatan also mentioned that the room will be a place for students who are intimidated to go
directly to their respective guidance counselors. In cases that are beyond the capacity of the SUPAPers, the frontliners of the university's Guidance and Testing Department, the student concerned will be referred to their guidance counselor to perform proper referral protocol. SUPAP is the Peer Facilitators’ group in the university; they help others go through their problems by offering guidance and giving emotional support. According to Alatan, the group was originally called
SUPOP or the Silliman University Peer Outreach Program; it was last year when Daryl Robinson, former SUSG president and former SUPOP president, and his batchmates together with the head of the Guidance and Testing dep't renamed the organization to Peer Advocacy Program since the interventions were performed within the group are done for a cause (advocacy). ‘The Breather Room’ was intentionally placed near the Personal
SU ranks third in Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination; 34 pass
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illiman University (SU) ranked third in the list of top 10 Mechanical Engineering schools in the Philippines during the August 2019 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination. In line with this, thirty-four SU graduates passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination given last Aug. 25-26. The university’s overall passing rate is 94.44%, while the national passing rate is 70.61%. Out of these 34 passers are two repeaters who passed the exam. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), an announcement was given on Aug. 31 that 3,928 out of 5,563 passed the exam given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in various cities of the Philippines.
Chairperson of SU Mechanical Engineering Department Engr. Louie Pierre O. Equio said 33 of them took the exam in Cebu while one examinee took it in Manila. “Be reminded that passing the board exam is just the beginning of your journey as engineers,” Engr. Equio said in congratulating the new Mechanical Engineers of SU. He also congratulated the faculty and staff of the College of Engineering and Design, especially his colleagues in the Mechanical Engineering Department for doing great. tWS List of the newly licensed nutritionist-dietitians at Page 4
Two Sillimanians top ND boards
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illiman University (SU) strikes again as two graduates from the university topped the Nutrition Dietetics (ND) Licensure Examination last August 18-19. Ferido, Joshua placed sixth with an average of 89.35% and Sagun, Christian Denzel placed tenth with an average of 88.7%. SU garnered a 94.12% passing rate surpassing the national passing rate of 63.81%. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 968 out of 1,517 passed the Nutritionist-Dietician Licensure Examination. A total of 32 students from SU became newly registered nutritionist-dietitians. According to Prof. Jin H. Genove, chairperson of the Nutrition-Dietetics department, the examinees took a refresher course here in SU and took the examination in Manila and Cebu. Meanwhile, when asked what advice the ND toppers can give to students, Ferido advised them to, “Never strive for perfection but strive for excellence and the best version of yourself.” According to him, there will be days where it will be hard and discouraging, but he urges students to carry on because those days will
Enhancement Program rooms to reach out to more students, especially freshmen who are still adjusting to the new environment. The room will also showcase students’ artworks and plays. So far, since they pre-launched the room, seven to 12 students come visit and rest every day. Mr. Alatan also said that the formal launching of the facilities will come within this month. tWS
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teach them humility. He also encourages students to always be thankful to God and to put on a smile during hard times. Sagun, on the other hand, advised students not to succumb to the pressure since everyone has a different pace. He tells students to take it easy and “don’t feel guilty for binge-watching that entire Netflix series or going out with friends because you deserve to take a breather once in a while.” When students feel down, he advises to “call it a day and take a rest but remember to get back up tomorrow and hustle again.” Currently, Sagun is a medical student at the Cebu Institute of Medicine. Ferido hopes to pursue medicine as well. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administered the Nutrition and Dietetics licensure examination in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, and Zamboanga. Aside from SU, students from Adventist University of The Philippines, Polytechnic University of The Philippines-Main-Sta. Mesa, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines Dilliman and Los Baños also garnered the ten highest places on the board exam. tWS List of the newly licensed mechanical engineers at Page 4
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