HERALD

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY

Vol. 16 No. 1 • JANUARY - MARCH 2019 • ISSN 2507 - 9883

CSU forges
international
collaboration
with Kochi
university
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

T
he Catanduanes State
University (CSU) led by
President, Dr. Minerva I.
Morales, forged recently
its international collaboration for
education and research with the Kochi
University of Japan.
Professor, Dr. Satoshi Kubota,
a faculty of the Kochi University,
Japan and lecturer in the masteral
and doctoral courses in agriculture
and marine sciences visited the CSU
on February 21, 2019, his third so
far, during the formal staging of the
international collaboration which is also
being facilitated by the CSU’s Research,
COLLABORATION IS THE KEY. Dr. Satoshi Kubota, represented Kochi University in Japan as
he delivered messages of goodwill, partnership and opportunities for Catanduanes State
University (CSU) led by SUC President III, Dr. Minerva I. Morales for an international collaboration
with the University.
Extension and Production Affairs under Prof. Ma. Theresa E. Sarmiento, the
Vice-President, Dr. Lily P. Custodio Deans of the different Colleges, the
and the Research and Development Directors and the Chiefs of Offices, the
Services (RDS) Office under its Director, Director for Continuing Professional
Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca. Development Services, Dr. Joseph G.
The activity was held at the CSU Zafe, and the Director for Climate
Accreditation Center with the presence Change Solutions in the Pacific Islands,
of other key university officials Engr. Jhomann U. Socito.
and Chiefs of Offices led by Vice- The strengthening of collaboration
President for Academic Affairs, Dr. forged during the said activity was
Maria S. Tugano, Vice-President for intended to respond to the changing
Administrative and Financial Affairs, landscape of Philippine Higher

Alberto is Taiwan
Best Delegate education
awardee in Supervisor
international visits CSU
student forum,
NSTP P26
Vietnam
joins the
P3 R.I.V.E.Rs
for Life
Program
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17th NSTP Commencement

Exercises held

T
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT

he Catanduanes State University’s (CSU) National

Service Training Program (NSTP) headed by its
Director, Dr. Gemma M. Samas, concluded its 17th
Commencement Exercises on March 18, 2019 at the
University Gymnasium.
Mr. Marlon C. Francia, Provincial Environment and National
Resources Officer (PENRO), was the NSTP’s guest of honor who
spoke on the theme “Intensifying Youth Capability for Altruistic
Service toward a Meaningful and Resilient Community.”
Dr. Maria S. Tugano, Vice President for Academic Affairs,
gave the welcome remarks on behalf of Dr. Minerva I. Morales,
CSU President. Dr. Tugano along with Dr. Samas and Maj. Rolito
L. Basibas (INF) PA, awarded the certificates of recognition to
select partner agencies, offices and units.
Those given with recognition were the Virac Municipal Police
Station, Philippine Coast Guard, Barangay Captains, Public
Relations and Media Communications Services and Library
Services. Outstanding NSTP Students, ROTC officers, and NSTP/
NSRC volunteers were likewise given honors.
Turn-over ceremony was immediately followed by the
outgoing Corps Commander, C/Col Peter James T. Temporosa.
The SY 2018-2019 corps commander and staff was led by C/
CO; Temporosa, with corps staff: C/LTC Abegail A. Traqueña,
Corps Ex-O, C/LTC Eugene A. Mandane, Corps S1, C/LTC
Aldrain M. Tayobana, Corps S2, C/Maj Argie T. Timbal, Corps
S3, C/1LT Jayson B. Guerrero, Corps S4, and C/1LT Lean Carlo D.
Fernandez, Corps S7.

E
CSU receives Recognition from Civil Service nida B. Abordo, Acting Director of the Civil
Service Commission Field Office – Catanduanes,
Commission for PRIME HRM Level II
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT
presented on February 11, 2019 during the flag
ceremony, the Certificate of Recognition to the
Catanduanes State University for achieving the PRIME-
HRM Maturity Level II last November, 2018.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales, SUC President III, received
the certificate, together with Dr. Maria S. Tugano, VP-
Academic Affairs, Prof. Ma Theresa E. Sarmineto, VP-
Administrative and Financial Affairs, Mrs. Eleanor B.
Vargas, Admin Officer V – HRM Services and the HRMS
staff.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales congratulated the CSU
Community and extended her appreciation for the
collective effort in achieving yet another milestone of the
university.

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Alberto is Best Delegate awardee in

international student forum, Vietnam
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

G
ener Eusebio Alberto of Pandan town and

“
fourth year student of the Catanduanes
State University (CSU) taking up Bachelor of I have seen
Secondary Education (BSE) major in English delegates from
from the College of Education (CoEd) was hailed as Best different countries and
Delegate during the International Model United Nations at it made me nervous at
British University, Hanoi, Vietnam on February 21-23, 2019. first, so, when I went
He bested 300 delegates worldwide in the forum in which back to the hotel I did
he was official participant sent by the CSU together with a some research and read
fellow CoEd student, Miguel I. Herrera. until 3am so I have
The CSU is one of the participating SUCs from the something to rebut
Philippines, together with the University of the Philippines during debates,”
(UP)-Diliman, University of Sto. Tomas (UST), UP-Baguio,
University of Asia and the Pacific, Ateneo de Manila
University, and Palawan State University.
“I have seen delegates from different countries and it
made me nervous at first, so, when I went back to the hotel I
did some research and read until 3am so I have something to
rebut during debates,” Alberto recalled.
Mr. Gener E. Alberto and Mr. Miguel I. Herrera as delegates
Alberto is a consistent Dean’s Lister and once a President’s in the International Model United Nations (IMUN) 2019
Lister as well. He belongs to this school year 2018- 2019 batch conference held at Hanoi, Vietnam.”
of graduates as prospective honor student.
“The participation, performance and recognition
LGU commendation bestowed to Mr. Gener E. Alberto as the Best Delegate to
In separate well-wishes, the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of IMUN 2019 is worthy of emulation; likewise, the whole
Pandan town in Catanduanes sponsored its Resolution No. province of Catanduanes and the people of Pandan were so
2019-03-33 penned by Kag. John O. Alcantara during its proud of him, “ Alcantara said.
regular session on March 4, 2019 “commending Catanduanes IMUN is an annual event worldwide which strives to
State University (CSU) led by Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU foster a constructive forum for open dialogue on complex
President,” for such international accolade. global issues including international peace and security and
Alcantara cited his commendation to CSU for “sending economic and social progress.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FORUM. The student- participants from Catanduanes State University, Gener E. Alberto and Miguel I. Herrera shared
their active involvement during the International Model United Nations (IMUN) 2019 Conference held at Hanoi, Vietnam, February 21-23,
2019. The CSU is one among the few State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines that were represented in the forum.

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CICT holds festive events for College’s Week 2019

F
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT

ebruary 11, 2019, 11:02 A.M. -

The College of Information and
Communications Technology
(CICT) under its Dean, Prof.
Maria Concepcion S. Vera, celebrates
its week-long CICT Week with series
of festive and educational activities on
January 30 until February 1, 2019.
A Eucharistic Mass was held at the
CSU Auditorium at the onset of this
year’s CICT week and was followed
by a Campus Parade and Opening
Program.
Other activities included, Quiz
Bee, Booth Fair, Code War, Seminar,
Amazing Race, Mobile Legends
tournament, Movie Theatre, Bingo,
Zumba Party and CICT Party. They
were lined up to provide the college
students opportunities to enjoy and
showcase their competencies.
The CICT Week is an annual event
in cooperation with its Student Body College was also jumpstarted by other Students (ASITS) and Information
Organization (SBO) led by Roxanne sub-organizations at CICT composed of System Students Organization (ISSO).
Bernardino. This year’s event of the Association of Information Technology Photo Credits to CSU CICT

Center for Climate Change

Solutions, now in place at CSU

I
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

n line with the university’s The Order directed

pro-environment and
disaster-risk management
focus, the proposed
establishment of Climate
Change Solutions Office has
gained completion with the
installation of its separate office
and a designated Director.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales,
SUC President III, in an Office
Order No. 178 designated
Engr. Jhomann U. Socito of
the College of Agriculture and
Fisheries, as Director for Center
for Climate Change Solutions
Office of the university.
Engr. Socito to formulate a
framework strategy on climate
change to serve as basis for a
program for climate change
planning, research and
development, extension, and
monitoring of activities on
climate change, and exercise
policy coordination to ensure
the attainment of goals set in
the framework strategy and
programs on climate change of
the university.
Dr. Morales also added that
key development investments
in the university climate
mitigation such as water
CLIMATE CHANGE CENTER. The pioneering facility at the Catanduanes State
University, known as the Center for Climate Change Solutions manned by
its Director, Engr. Jhomann U. Socito offers a wide opportunity to support
planning, research, extension and monitoring activities on climate change
and disaster risk management.
resources, agriculture, forestry, entities to address vulnerability
coastal and marine resources, issues to climate change
health and infrastructures, impacts must be done as well.”
among others must emanate “Aside from those, the
from the Center. “Thus, Center must lead in the
the Director must ensure conduct of research and in the
that coordination and close formulation of strategies on
partnership with the National mitigating Greenhouse Gas
Disaster Coordinating Council and other anthropogenic causes
and other agencies like the local of climate change,” Dr. Morales
government units and private added.

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Education brought about by the the international youth conference in Kubota said.
challenges of globalization. Dr. Morales Hanoi, Vietnam, while a cross academic Meanwhile. Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca,
said that this activity is spreading the visit of university officials and the CSU Research Director, speaking during
academic landscape of CSU, as she Deans would be arranged with Taiwan the occasion, emphasized the different
stressed that Kochi University shares this September 2019. milestones initiated by the
the same current with that of Research and Development
the province of Catanduanes.
She also added that with
“Collaboration is a must, and Services, stating that the
Kochi University has for
this collaboration, the CSU the aim of Kochi University the third time firmed up its
would address its leveling
gap to a notch higher from is for their students as well as tie-up with CSU through
personal visit and meeting
its status now in the SUC
leveling.
exchange students not to be with its key officials and
faculty. He stressed the
Dr. Morales likewise constrained in the laboratory,” - necessity and significance of
said that this is likewise Dr. Kubota this collaboration as this will
strengthening the greatly benefit the research
internalization initiatives of the For his part, Dr. Kubota said that agenda of the institution towards
university as she reported that presently, the collaboration would help accelerate internalization.
the CSU has a faculty member, Prof. knowledge generation and technical It can be recalled that past visits
Kristian Aldea, who is pursuing his support especially on researches held at the CSU with representatives
Ph.D. in Marine Science specifically on between the two universities. from Kochi University, Japan, helped
Benthic Ecology at the Kochi University, “Collaboration is a must, and the aim strengthen arrangements of an
Japan. She also announced that there of Kochi University is for their students Academic Cooperation between the
are also two undergraduate students as well as exchange students not to two universities on the Page 27
now who are representing CSU in be constrained in the laboratory,” Dr.

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CHED approves CSU’s
P10-M worth mangrove
project
T
he Commission on
Higher Education
(CHED) Central
Office, Manila
approved the project of
the Catanduanes State
University (CSU) with its
funding of P10 million,
dubbed as “Program
ACE-HEMS-Academe for
Community Empowerment
through Holistic and
Ecosystem-Based
Approach for Mangrove
Crab Sustainability.” The
project is one among the
10 SUC qualified projects
nationwide submitted to
CHED. It runs from 2019
until December 2021.
The project, with Dr.
Minerva I. Morales, CSU
President, Dr. Aurora E.
Araojo, Professor VI, and
Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca,
Research and Development
Services (RDS) Director
as lead proponents, has
its expanse of cooperation
with 10 Municipal Local
Government Units (MLGUs)
in Catanduanes and the CSU
Panganiban Campus.
The project intends
to identify key elements
leading to successful
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by EDUARDO S. VILLAR
academe-community –
local government unit
partnership as a model
for successful fisheries
extension service, through
holistic and ecosystem-based
approach for mangrove crab
production.
It was bared that ACE-
HEMS, a two-year project
with research and capability
building components in
Catanduanes will strive
to find ways to improve
utilization, governance
and management of water
resources in coastal zones
for food, human and
environmental security. It
was so considering that the
“risk of climate change is now school-community- local folks, LGUs and other
giving heavy pressures on government partnership, in stakeholders in appreciating
coastal marine ecosystems in trying to meet sustainable diverse resources and
the province on which many use of marine resources services being provided by
local communities depend.” and mangrove biodiversity mangrove crabs; how they
conservation. become critical to livelihood
In addressing socio-
Viewed of its importance, security among local coastal
economic development
ACE-HEMS is expected to dwellers especially those
among the local coastal
bring change in the overall vulnerable to the effects of
dwelling people engaged
capacities, attitudes, values anthropogenic factors and
in fishing and farming, the
and perception of local phenomenon of climate
project viewed it as ensuring
communities in Catanduanes change.
sustainability, conservation
and management of as to necessity of mangrove
mangrove resources in the crab biodiversity. It will
province. Specifically, it further engage the children,
will be through intensified youth, women, educators,
 CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY HERALD

Benavidez hailed as outstanding

student of Bicol 2019
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

S
haina Mae M. Benavidez, a
fourth year student of the
Catanduanes State University
(CSU) College of Education
(CoEd) taking up Bachelor of Secondary
Education (BSE) Major in English was
chosen among the 2019 Ten Outstanding
Students of Bicol (TOSB). She rose from
among the 52 contenders around Bicol
SUCs.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU
President, expressed appreciations
of this year’s feat which immediately
followed last year’s student qualifier
from CSU in the same search. She said
that the award has become a tradition
to the CSU’s student leaders and
extolled Benavidez to exemplify further
the challenges arising from the TOSB
selection.
The TOSB has been sponsored
annually by the Ako Bikol (AKB) Party
List and the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED). AKB Party List TOSB 2019 AWARDEE. Ms Shaina Mae M. Benavidez, BSE-Major in English from the College of Education
garnered the award in fitting ceremonies held at La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City on February 20, 2019 as one
Provincial Coordinator, Mr. Domingo of the 2019 Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB).. The annual event is a project of Ako Bikol Partylist
(AKB). Shown with Benavidez during her courtesy visit to the CSU President, Dr. Minerva I. Morales were: Dr.
Go Jr. personally handed the trophy, Nancy D. Magtangob, OSSA Director, Dr. Maria S. Tugano, VP-AA and Mr. Eduardo S. Villar, AO-V, PRMCS.
plaque, and cash prize to Benavidez Mr. Domingo Go Jr., Catanduanes AKB Coordinator, personally handed the trophy and the cash prize to
Benavidez in the latter’s visit to the President’s Office.
during his courtesy visit at the CSU
President’s Office on March 11, 2019. Education. She is also Youth President Isidro, Virac, Catanduanes. Her parents
Others who witnessed the awarding of Pajo San Isidro Youth Pastoral are Mr. Severo Benavidez and Lorna
rites were Dr. Maria S. Tugano, Vice- Forum, Former Campus DJ of Radyo M. Benavidez. She is second among
President for Academic Affairs, Peryodiko, and Lector-Commentator of the 6 siblings of the Benavidez couples.
Dr. Maria Charlene Cantar, Dean, the Mary Mother of the Church Parish. Asked of her guiding philosophy, she
College of Education, and Dr. Nancy The TOSB search began December said that “we should not live with
D. Magtangob, Director of Student 12, 2018, however, the results of the people’s expectations. We have to do
Services. top ten qualifiers were bared March 3, the things that will make us happy and
2019 following series of press interview, will help other people.”
Shaina Mae Benavidez is Managing
Editor (SY 2018- Present) of the CSU essay writing and panel interview. The The TOSB is in its tenth year now
Statesman, the official tertiary student awarding ceremonies for the top ten in recognizing exemplary Bicolano
publication of the University, and students were held February 20, 2019 at students who excel in the fields of
Editor-in-Chief (SY 2018-present) of La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City. scholarship, leadership, and service
Daliwawa, official tertiary student Benavidez hails from Pajo San and showed great contributions in
publication of the CSU College of nation building.

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Canada-ASEAN SEED ok’d for CSU, PR staff

qualifies at University of Saskatchewan

T
he Catanduanes of the Canada –SEED the developing countries forestry.
State University program in its effort to of ASEAN and to achieve It was revealed further
(CSU) has widen internationalization the 2030 agenda for that SEED scholarships
entered into an initiatives of the university sustainable development. are facilitated through
agreement with the Canada- through the auspices of its It is said that scholarships collaborations and student
ASEAN Scholarships and Center for International and educational exchanges exchange agreements
Educational Exchanges for Relations and Continuing will contribute towards between Canadian and
Development (SEED) as it Professional Development sustainable development ASEAN institutions. These
approved CSU-based regular (CIRCPD) Office under its goals, including Goal 5, that agreements are created
staff of its Public Relations Director, Dr. Joseph Zafe. is, achieve gender equality between colleges, technical
and Media Communications The Canada- ASEAN and empower all women and or vocational institutions
(PRMCS) Office staff, Mr. SEED program provides girls, through for instance, and universities.
John Edmund P. Manlagnit, students from member women’s studies, political
to undergo a five-month science, anthropology, The program was
states of the Association of opened starting 2019-2020
graduate study program Southeast Asian Nations economics; and Goal 13,
on Business Administration that is, take urgent action academic year to candidates
(ASEAN), with short-term from ASEAN member states,
at the University of exchange opportunities to combat climate change
Saskatchewan, Canada. and its impacts through for such as The Philippines,
for study or research in Brunei Darussalam,
Manlagnit’s scholarship will Canadian post-secondary instance, environmental
start January 5, 2020 until sciences/ policy examining Cambodia, Indonesia,
institutions at the college, Laos Peoples Democratic
May 5, 2020 undergraduate and graduate climate change mitigation
and adaptation, energy, Republic, Malaysia,
The program eyes levels. Myanmar, Singapore,
for more CSU aspiring peatlands and other land use
The SEED program effects and strategies, and Thailand and Vietnam.
faculty and staff to avail aims to reduce poverty in

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champion, you are always on your toes,
and that student leaders are expected to
be at their best and in their full potentials
to serve the expectations of the students.
Dr. Morales likewise informed
the student-leaders of the newly built
facilities in the university, as she took
special mention of the on-going and
biggest project so far of the CSU which is
the three-storey Dormitory Building and
the rubberized oval running track.
During the visit, the students likewise
expressed their agenda which need to
be addressed by the administration; the
manner of channeling issues of which
were taken up in the meeting where the
Deans would play an important role
in the process to fully back up early
resolution of any issues and concerns
from the students.

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CSU HOLDS 48TH COMMENCEMENT

EXERCISES by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

GRADUATES. The joyful faces of graduates of the Catanduanes State University (CSU) 48th Commencement Exercises held at
the Main Campus in Virac, Catanduanes on March 26-27, 2019 were spread all-over as they finally hurdled their academic
years, and ready to face yet another challenging stage of their lives. This year’s theme was “CSU Graduates: Upholding the
Tradition of Excellence for Global Competence and Comparability.” For SY 2018-2019, the CSU posted a total of 1, 987 grad-
uates from the CSU-Main Campus, and 284 from its Panganiban Campus.

T
he Catanduanes Graduate Studies, Colleges Registered Nurse/ Licensed commencement speaker.
State University of Agriculture and Fisheries, Care Provider and Owner, This school year’s total
(CSU)-Main Arts and Sciences, Business Sound Care Adult Family of graduates was 2, 271
Campus held and Accountancy, and Homes in Washington State, where 284 of which came
its 48th commencement Health Sciences. USA and a CSU alumnus. from Panganiban Campus,
exercises in two batches on The rites revolved Meanwhile, the CSU- while 1,987 hailed from
March 26 and 27, 2019, 2:00 on the theme, “CSU Panganiban Campus under the CSU Campus in Virac,
pm at the CSU gymnasium Graduates: Upholding the its Campus Administrator, Catanduanes.
in Virac, Catanduanes. Dr. Tradition of Excellence for Dr. Edna A. Pante, held its Go beyond comfort zones
Minerva I. Morales, CSU Global Competence and commencement exercises
President, announced that On the first day, March
Comparability.” Invited at the CSU Panganiban
on the first day, March 26, 26, 2019, Dr. Danilo L. Silva
to grace the occasion as Function Hall, Panganiban,
the following colleges were spoke on the theme, starting
commencement speakers Catanduanes on March
scheduled: Graduate Studies, off with his awe for the
were Dr. Danilo L. Silva, 25, 2019, 2:00 pm with Dr.
Colleges of Education, warm welcome and his fond
Professor and Research Freddie T. Bernal, Director
Engineering, Information memories as he “went back
Coordinator at the Mapua IV of the Commission
and Communications home.”
University, Manila, and on Higher Education
Technology, and Industrial former CSU faculty; and (CHED), Regional Office “Grades do not define
Technology. On the second Mr. Alfredo Z. Suaviso, a No. 5, Legazpi City as you…” Dr. Silva said of
day, March 27, were the
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TRADE FAIR. The Catanduanes State University particularly its Research,

Extension and Production Affairs Office led by VP-REPA, Dr. Lily P. Custodio and
RDS Director, Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca, and the PRMCS Office team joined the
BCAARRD Agri-Fiesta Trade Fair with the CSU’s knowledge-based exhibit on
site at Farmers Bounty Village, Cabangan, Camalig, Albay on March 7-8, 2019.

CSU JOINS BCAARRD 2019

AGRI-FIESTA TRADE FAIR
T
he Catanduanes enjoined CSU in the regional Kwenta, Kayang-kaya.” agri-aqua products.
State University activity as one of its members The activity dubbed Estrella said that
(CSU) joined the which could showcase as AGRI-FIESTA or Farms Every FIESTA celebration
two-day activity initiatives on research and Industry Encounter can be a profitable venue
highlighted by trade fair and utilization, promotion and for micro, small and
series of forums sponsored adoption of technologies medium enterprises which
by the Bicol Consortium and dynamic agribusiness can eventually propel
for Agriculture, Aquatic ventures for countryside development in various
and Natural Resources development. parts of the country. This
Research and Development A CSU booth was year’s AGRI-FIESTA
(BCAARRD) held at the displayed on the site with featured three commodities:
Farmers Bounty Village, displayed by-products through Science and Coconut, Sweet Potato and
Cabangan, Camalig, Albay of the institution’s Technology Agenda is part Queen Pineapple.
on March 7-8, 2019. knowledge generation of technology dissemination,
activities, researches, technology transfer
Information, Education and commercialization
and Communication (IEC) program of BCAARRD.
materials among others. Estrella said that FIESTA
The theme of the event was, is a technology diffusion
“Science and Technology strategy that typifies
for the People,” with the atmosphere inm enhancing
Dr. Marissa N. Estrella, slogan “Mga Kwentong technology transfer and
BCAARRD Director, may K: Kaalaman, Kakaiba, commercialization of local

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Grade 12 Students showcase abaca decorative arts

by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT

T
he Grade 12 STEM the National Arts Month and student teacher from Art Enthusiasts and
(Canary) of the this February pursuant to the College of Education, the public can own one or
Catanduanes Proclamation No. 683 s. Mr. Gener E. Alberto. The more of these as the vases
State University 1991. students were tasked to put are for sale. The amount to
Laboratory School exhibited The exhibit is part of their their creativity to the test by be collected on this exhibit
their Abaca (Musa Textilis) output in the Contemporary making a ‘vase’ using our will be given to the students
Decorative Arts at the lobby Arts subject in Senior High province’s pride, the Abaca. for their time, skills and
of the CSU Main Building. School Curriculum handled The exhibit will run on effort that were shared into
This is in line with by Mrs. Zyra Mae T. Tumala February 11-15, 2019. making such masterpiece.

Newly-elected FCSC president, student

leaders pay courtesy call to Pres. Morales
T h e presented their respective profile and
Office of position as elected in the student body
the Vice- to Dr. Morales.
President For her part, Dr. Morales expressed
f o r appreciations to the offices of the
Academic Academic Affairs and the OSSA for
Affairs facilitating the courtesy call, and to
headed by the FCSC and the student leaders for
Dr. Maria their presentation as well. She enjoined
S. Tugano, the student leaders to have an open
and the communication among themselves in
Student the student body, and with the CSU

T
Support administration as it will ultimately
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR
Services (OSSA) led by its Director, benefit the students.
he Federated College Student
Dr. Nancy D. Magtangob, organized
Council (FCSC) of the “The goal of the university
a courtesy call on February 12, 2019
Catanduanes State University particularly on Instruction is to get 100%
to Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU
(CSU) has its new set of Certificate of Program Compliance for
President, following the elections of
officers with Ms Jaquelyn R. Geromo academic programs that will serve as
the FCSC, along with some 22 newly
of the College of Engineering (COE) as our ticket to be comparable with other
elected student leaders. They were
elected President. She then qualifies to universities not just in the Philippines
accompanied by three representatives
sit in the Board of Regents (BOR) for a but also in the region and the rest
from the CSU Commission on Elections
one-year term representing the student of the world.,” Dr. Morales stressed.
(COMELEC). Geromo, during the visit,
sector. Geromo replaced Jonel Trinidad She added that the CSU provides the
and the other elected FCSC officers
in the Board and at FCSC. fertile grounds, such that as Page 8

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DR. DANILO L. SILVA was the CSU-Main Campus’ Commencement
Speaker on March 26, 2019. He was formerly with then Catan-
duanes State Colleges Main High School, before he later joined
the Mapua University in Manila as one of its top-caliber professors.
the graduates. “Numerical figures do not quantitatively
outline the numerous sleepless nights you sacrificed, how
sympathetic you are to others, how passionate you are in
changing the world, or how often you are awake in the wee
hours, lying on your bed dreaming of a better life..those could
never be quantified,” he stressed.
“In my years as a professor and researcher in the field of
education, I found out that passion, practice, and patience are
prerequisites to excellence,” Dr. Silva emphasized later as he
told of some examples of his former students who, he said
were on the verge of failing but withstood the time as now
innovators of their own right.
Dr. Silva urged the graduates to strive on the same values
and uphold the tradition of excellence of CSU by “fueling
(their) passions, by making the joyful effort to succeed on
these passions, and by having the willingness to endure the
roughttimes. “Take note that the inclination to deviate from
the norm is the key standard for achieving excellence, “Dr.
Silva added. It could be told that Silva himself was part of the
Philippine Team who represented Mapua University in the
World Engineering Congress at the University of California,
Berkeley, USA where in 663 total papers worldwide that were
indexed in SCOPUS, his paper emerged as the Best Paper.
It dwelt on theory development which can predict career
success in global dimension based on neural network analysis
of genetic engineering using the Oblimin Method.
For this reason, Dr. Silva told the graduates “to go beyond
the confines of (their) comfort zones.” He reminded them to
“be bold in facing the demands for global competence, and
muscle through the labors that come amidst.” “It is only in
this endurance that we can achieve true comparability,” he
said.
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Sense of purpose
On the second day, it was the turn of Mr. Alfredo Z.
Suaviso, a US-based CSU alumnus and Registered Nurse
who made huge success in the foreign land as a licensed care
provider and businessman.
He essayed his inspiring life-anecdotes way back in
Manila, from his early employment trips in the Philippines
to the US-based companies where he managed to get over,
amidst some challenges and cultural barriers. It can be told
that his US-based company even employs Americans.
Suaviso detailed inspiring stories of local and foreign
personalities who made good in business and finances, who,
he said had “great and exemplary sense of purpose in life.”
He tagged them as philanthropists later in their successes,
setting up charity works, organizations, providing shelter,
food and clothing, and education. “These are the people that
we all should idolize and emulate to the best of our ability,”
he said.
MR. ALFREDO Z. SUAVISO, an alumnus of the CSU College of Health
Sciences was the CSU-Main Campus’ Commencement Speaker
on March 27, 2019. He is a US-based healthcare professional, with
a health care firm he owns with her wife, also a Filipina.
“As you all embark into your own future, CSU’s 48th
commencement exercises theme… is so relevant on this
day and age… of high degree of competitiveness,” he said.
Amidst the highly competitive employment trend locally and
worldwide, Suaviso encouraged the graduates to not just focus
on good grades, though they are great things as well. “As a
business owner and employer, we focus on other qualities of
applicants, those that have a positive outlook in life, strong
drive and motivation to learn new things, hardworker, and
with the right attitude, reliable and flexible and the ability to
work with others,” he added.
Suaviso left the graduates with his three -word
reminder for them to ponder: Respect, Responsibility, and
Accountability.
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NSTP holds tactical inspection, 17th commencement rites

by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

NSTP RITES. The National Service Training Program (NSTP) led by its Director, Dr. Gemma M. Samas, conducted its milestone
activities for the year, the tactical inspection and the commencement rites held February 12, 2019 and March 18, 2019,
respectively. In a photo-op, Dr. MInera I. Morales, SUC President III of CSU was joined by Col. Romeo B Ayson, GSC (Ret) PA
and Chairman of RAATIU Team and Dr. Samas, together with the SY 2018-2019 NSTP Batch. Meanwhile, PENRO Marlon C.

T
Francia was guest speaker during their graduation rites.

he National Service Training
Program (NSTP) through
its ROTC Unit based at
the Catanduanes
State University (CSU) 503rd
(CAT) Community Defense
Center held its Regional Annual
Administrative Tactical Inspection
(RAATI) for SY 2018- 2019 at the
CSU compound on February 12,
2019.
Col. Romeo B Ayson, GSC
(Ret) PA, Chairman of RAATIU
Team led the visiting party during
the inspection in whom Maj Rolito
L Basibas (INF) PA and ROTC
Commandant, turned over the ROTC
Unit Color.
Likewise present during
regional inspection was Dr. Minerva
I. Morales, CSU President, who gave
her message during the activity, and
key school administrators, Dr. Gemma
M. Samas, NSTP/NSRC Director, Dr.
Maria S. Tugano, VP-Academic Affairs,
the
and Dr. Nancy D. Magtangob, OSSA
Director.
The annual event intends to
measure Corps Officers/ Cadets
administrative and management
proficiency and to determine the
extent of support of the University
to ROTC trainings.
Meanwhile, the 17th
commencement rites of NSTP was
held March 18, 2019 at the CSU
gymnasium, with Mr. Marlon C.
Francia, Provincial Environment
and Natural Resources Officer
(PENRO) of Catanduanes DENR
as guest speaker. This year’s theme
was, “Intensifying Youth Capability for
Altruistic Service Toward a Meaningful
and Resilient Community.”

2019 CSU OUTSTANDINGrom... Page
Student Excellence.”
Dr. Nancy D.
Magtangob, Director of the
Office of Student Services
Affairs (OSSA), released the
list of awardees earlier to the
HERALD (Ed.: Pls see separate
matrix of the results published
on Page 18) as she thanked all
those who helped make this
year’s edition of the awards
possible.
16 Dr. Minerva I.
Morales, CSU President,
congratulated the student
achievers together with
their respective families who
she emphasized as equally
helpful in contributing to the
students’ respective feat and
exemplary accomplishment.
The students were given
awards in fitting ceremonies,
led by the guest and
CHED Regional Director,
Dr. Freddie T. Bernal, Dr.
Minerva I. Morales, Dr. Maria
S. Tugano, Vice-President
for Academic Affairs, and
Dr. Nancy Magtangob,
OSSA Director. They were
assisted by Dr. Magtangob
(Outstanding Student
Leaders), College Deans
and Ms Marilyn Tejada,
Registrar III (President’s
and Dean’s Lister, and
Quiz Winners), Dr. Jimmy
T. Masagca, RDS Director
(Research Winners), Dr.
Jovert R. Balunsay, Adviser,
CSU Statesman (Graduating
Publication Editors and
Staff), Prof. Edgar O. Tatel
(Graduating CSU Varsity
Athletes and SCUAA
Medalists), and Dr. Jualim
D. Vela, Director, CCA-
Hablon Dawani (Graduating
CSU CCA –Hablon Dawani
Performers.

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NSTP joins the

R.I.V.E.Rs for Life
Program

T
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGNIT

he R.I.V.E.Rs for Life Program

(Recognizing individuals/
Institution towards Vibrant
and Enhanced Rivers) Clean
Gogon River Project was officially
launch last Saturday, February 2, 2019
at Virac Town Plaza.
Marlon C. Francia, PENRO,
extended his appreciation for the
collective efforts and contributions
towards the conservation of the
natural resources, especially the
rivers. While, Virac Mayor Samuel
Laynes, represented by Doc. Arlynn
Arcilla, likewise commended the
participants for reaching out and do the
volunteering.
As a way of showing an all-out
support to this endeavor, Dr. Gemma
M. Samas, CSU NSTP/NSRC Director
enjoined the participants and took
the Pledge of Commitment. Among
the areas for the cleanup, the CSU PHILRICE INKS AGREEMENT WITH
Community was delegated particularly
at CSU-Moonwalk River, CSU-EBMC,
CSU ON ONE STOP INFO SHOP
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

Gogon Bridge-Nazareno, Lanao Bridge-
Back of JMAMES.
The clean-up event are participated
by various government and non-
government agencies/stakeholders,
spearheaded by the LGU Virac headed
by Mayor Laynes, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources,
Department of Public Works and
Highways, and the Catanduanes State
University NSTP faculty members
and NSTP (CWTS & LTS) students
headed by Dr. Gemma M. Samas,
NSTP/NSRC Director., supported by
the Provincial Government, PIA, BFP,
BJMP, Land Bank of the Philippines,
Army Reservists, BFAR, VIWAD, PNP,
EMBC, Barangay Officials and other
volunteers.
T
he Philippine Rice Research
Institute (PhilRice), a chartered
government corporate entity
attached to the Department
of Agriculture (DA) entered a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
with the Catanduanes State University
(CSU) in putting up a One Stop
Information Shop (OSIS) of PhilRice in
Bicol.
Under the agreement, the CSU
through its College of Agriculture and
Fisheries (CAF) shall be one of the
repositories and owner of Information
Education and Communication (IEC)
materials and the Knowledge and
Management Products (KMP) from
PhilRice.
The MOA further stated that the
CSU is expected to provide and maintain
an area for the OSIS that is accessible to
students, faculty, and other clients. In
this connection, a staff member shall
be designated to coordinate regularly
with PhilRice for the establishment and
maintenance of the OSIS and regularly
provide feedback to PhilRice for any
relevant information that the clients
may need. The information materials
are viewed also to aid the university in
its teaching and research activities.
On the other hand, the PhilRice
shall provide the CSU with the IEC and
KMP materials, free of charge and a staff
that will take charge of coordinating
regularly with the CSU for Page 16

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PISOG NIN USWAG winners bared
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR
T
he Catanduanes State University (CSU) sponsored
research derby held annually bared this year’s
winners as it accepted student researches in Science
and Technology category and Social Sciences,
Business, Humanities and Education category.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU President, who also led
the Board of Evaluators, announced this year’s finalists and
winners in the said event which is also under the auspices
of the Research, Extension and Production Office headed
by Vice-President, Dr. Lily P. Custodio and its Research and
Development Services Office led by Director, Dr. Jimmy T.
Masagca.
Jane Xena F. Rodriguez, student-researcher from the
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) garnered the Best Paper
award with her research, entitled, “Potential Cytotoxic and
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CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY HERALD
Best Paper Award
Cytotoxic and Antiangiogenic Activities of
Nypafruticans Endosperm Ethanolic Crude
Extract
Researchers
Jane Xena F. Rodriguez and Abelisa D.
Evangelista (College of Arts and Sciences)
Research Title
Catanduanes “TAGACAN” Abaca Core
Wine
Researcher
Miguela T. Cabrera
(College of Arts and Sciences)
Research Title
STfAb—Soil Tester for Abaca
Researcher
Zei-jay A. Laparan, Michell M. Manlangit,
John Edward A. Talaran, Ma. Alyssa T.
Tomagan (College of Engineering)
Antiangiogenic Activities of Nypa fruticans Endosperm
Ethanolic Crude Extract.”
Miguela T. Cabrera, also from the College of Arts and
Sciences (CAS), got the Second Best Paper award with her
research, entitled, “Catanduanes ‘Tagakan’ Abaca Core
Wine.”
A team of student-researchers from the College of
Engineering composed of Zei-jay A. Laparan, Michell M.
Manlangit, John Edward A. Talaran, and Ma. Alyssa T.
Tomagan were awarded the Third Best Paper in their research
entitled, “Development of Soil Testing Device for Abaca
Plantation.”
Other competing papers who made it to the finals in the
Science and Technology category were: (1.) Recirculating
Solar Egg Incubator by Jayson M. Gianan, Aljon Page 16
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PHILRICE INKS AGREEMENTS... from Page 14 the maintenance of OSIS.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU President and Dr. Epifanio
V. Rubio, Dean of the CSU College of Agriculture and
Fisheries (CAF) were both signatories in the MOA from CSU
while PhilRice was represented by Sailila E. Abdula, Acting
Executive Director. The agreement is valid for two years upon
signing of both parties.
PhilRice, with office address at Munoz, Nueva Ecija, is
mandated to lead, develop and implement a national rice
research and development (R and D) program that will
sustain and further improve rice production, improve income
and socio-economic condition of farmers, and thereby expand
employment opportunities in rural areas and help the country
attain rice self-sufficiency.

PISOG NIN USWAG... from Page 15

T. Turbolencia, Ronel A. Ibatuan, Jose
Javier S. Solmirano, and Wilmark T.
Tulod; (2.) Design and Construction
of Multi-functional Formal and
Semi-formal Dress Attire by Joven T.
Anonuevo; (3.) Diversity of Mangrove
Species in Batalay, Bato, Catanduanes
by Clarisse T. de Mesa, Dhoramae T.
Bautista, and Kenneth T. Barba; (3.)
Diversity of Mangrove Species in
Manambrag, San Andres, Catanduanes
by Aira Salve T. Fernandez, Antuanette
Laxamana, and Mark Vincent C. Ariate.
In the Social Sciences category,
other finalist papers were: (1.) Credit
Financing of Sari-Sari Stores in
Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes by Nur
John B. Lanon, Gimel Jay S. Palacio,
Warren Tamares, and Ian Gregg A.
Tan; (2.) Extent of Implementation
of Provincial Ordinance No. 018-
2017 (The Catanduanes Crab Center)
in Municipality of Panganiban,
Catanduanes by Angelie V. Pamplona, Municipality of Baras, Catanduanes by P. Custodio, VP-REPA, Engr. Norly A.
and Leslie G. Torrecampo; and, (3.) Arlene I. Lopez and Lorelyn Imperial. Tabo, Provincial Field Team Leader,
Awareness and Preparedness on the DICT; Jaime V. Cabrera, Provincial
Meanwhile, this year’s members of
Powers and Functions of Elected Director, DOST; and Heginio A.
the Board of Evaluators were: Dr. Lily
Sanguniang Kabataan Officials in the Baldano, Provincial Director, DTI.

2019 CSU outstanding

students feted in ceremonies

A
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR (Outstanding Students) who excelled in proper followed at 2:30 pm at the CSU
s the school year 2019- various fields while bringing honors to Auditorium with Dr. Freddie T. Bernal,
2019 came to a close, the institution as well. Director IV of the Commission on
the Catanduanes State The ceremonies held on March Higher Education (CHED), Regional
University (CSU)- Main 6, 2019 started with a Holy Mass Office No. 5 as guest speaker who spoke
Campus in Virac, Catanduanes in the morning at the Risen Christ on the theme, “CSU: Carrying on the
honored its “Natatanging Mag-Aaral” Chapel, while the recognition rites Call for Global Comparability through
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PHOTO GALLERY

ONE BILLION RISING. The COMELEC employees joined the Catanduanes State University (CSU) students February 14, 2019 at
the CSU grounds in celebration of the One Billion Rising, expressing defiance on injustices done against women who suffer worldwide
and put an end to violence against them.

ART AND LOVE. The CSU College of Arts and Sciences in its theme, “In heart is ART” conducted the culminating activity, Feb-
ruary 27, 2019 at the CSU gymnasium and lobby showcasing students’ familiarity, understanding, knowledge, and exceptional skills
in visual arts, music, dance, drama and literature.

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS. To sustain efficiency as an ISO certified workplace, a two-day Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Ac-
tion Training at the CSU Accreditation Room on February 6-7, 2019 with Internal Audit Services Office head, Engr. Rafael Santelices
as Resource Person participated by all offices and colleges of the university. The Human Resource Management Services facilitated the
conduct of the activity.

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PARANGAL SA MGA NATATANGING MAG-AARAL

SY 2018-2019
March 6, 2019 | CSU Auditorium

Theme: CSU: Carrying on the Call for Global Comparability through Student Excellence

LIST OF AWARDEES
OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADERS – Institutional
No. Name Program CY
1. ALBERTO, GENER E. Bachelor of Secondary Education – English 4
2. BENAVIDEZ, SHAINA MAE M. Bachelor of Secondary Education – English 4
3. BERTUBEN, JOMAR Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 4
4. BUGAOISAN, RITCHIE S. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Scienc1e 4
5. DELA PEÑA, LOREN C. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – HRDM 4
6. SARMIENTO, JOHN PAUL R. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – HRDM 4
7. SORRERA, CLAIREVIFER N. Bachelor of Science in Biology 4
8. TAPEL, MARKO REY S. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy 5
9. TATING, DIXIE JAY P. Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4
10. TRINIDAD, JONEL D. Bachelor of Science in Biology 4

ACADEMIC WINNERS
No. Name
1 EVASCO, GODFREY B
2 TORILLOS, ISAIAHJIM A.
Program Level
Champion
November 9, 2018
Regional Culture and Arts
Bicol University, Legazpi Regional
Festival
City
Charcoal Drawing
Grand Prize
2018 Vision Petron’s National November 28, 2018
Art Competition Water- Metropolitan Convention National
based Media Category Center, Pasig City
(Watercolor Painting)
1st Place PASUC National
December 3, 2018
Culture and the Arts Forum
University of Southeastern National
and Festival Charcoal
Philippines, Davao City
Rendering
4th Place
Editorial Cartooning (English)
19th Regional Tertiary
Schools Press Conference January 16-18, 2019
Macagang Hotel
3rd Place Regional
& Resort, Nabua,
Literary Graphics (English) Camarines Sur
19th Regional Tertiary
Schools
Press Conference
Champion
Regional Culture and Arts
November 9,2018 Regional
Festival | On-the-Spot Poster
Making Contest
3rd Place
PASUC National Culture and December 3, 2018
the Arts Forum and Festival University of Southeastern National
On-the-spot Poster Making Philippines, Davao City
Contest

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No. Name Program Level

2nd Place Regional Culture
November 9, 2018
and Arts Festival Vocal Solo-
3 DE LEON, JANELE B. Bicol University, Legazpi Regional
Kundiman
City

Champion, 2nd Regional

Pre-Service Teacher’s
September 27-28, 2018
Competition Mr. & Ms. Regional
BUCE, DARAGA Albay
Pre-Service Teachers,
2018-Bicolandia
1st Runner Up 2nd
International Conference
of PACSA and Seminar November 28, 2018
BRUCE, RYAN ANTHONY Workshop for Campus Teacher’s Camp, Baguio International
4
S. Advisers Mr & Ms PACSA City
2018

Mr. PACSL 2018 Philippine

Luzon Association of
Campus Advisers and the November 24 to 31, 2018
Luzonwide
Philippine Association of Daraga, Albay
Campus Student Leaders
(PACSL)
Finalist Metro Manila Film December 27, 2018
Festival Short Film-Student The Theatre at Solaire,
Category Parañaque City
5th Place Literary Graphics
(Filipino) 19th Regional
CELESTINO, DEMETRIO
5. Tertiary Schools Press January 16-18, 2019
III E.
Conference Macagang Hotel
Regional
3rd Place Editorial & Resort, Nabua,
Cartooning (Filipino) 19th Camarines Sur
Regional Tertiary Schools
Press Conference
2nd Place Journalism
Contest-Copy Reading
December 10-13, 2018
and Headline Writing
Teacher’s Camp, Baguio National
56th National Rizal Youth
City
Leadership Institute
6. CLEMENTE, ALBERT G. Conference
4th Place Copy Reading
January 16-18, 2019,
and Headline Writing
Macagang Hotel &
(Filipino) 19th Regional Regional
resort, Nabua, Camarines
Tertiary Schools Press
Sur
Conference
2nd Runner Up DENR-
FERNANDEZ, AIRA SALVE EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
7. Regional
T. Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest
2nd Runner Up DENR-
EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
8. BUGAOISAN, RITCHIE S. Regional
Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest
2nd Runner Up DENR-
ARIATE, MARK VINCENT EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
9. Regional
C. Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest

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No. Name Program Level

2nd Runner Up DENR-
EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
10. TABUZO, KATE S. Regional
Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest
2nd Runner Up DENR-
LAXAMANA, EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
11. Regional
ANTTUANETTE Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest
2nd Runner Up DENR-
EBM V DOKUMENT: An November 13, 2018
12. ARAOJO, ALONA E. Regional
Environmental Documentary Legazpi City
Contest
2nd Place, 2nd Regional
Pre-Service Teacher’s
September 27-28, 2018
Competition Micro Demo Regional
BUCE, Daraga Albay
13. ALBERTO, GENER E. Teaching in English
(Secondary)
BEST DELIGATE International February 21-23, 2019
International
Model United Nations 2019 Hanoi, Vietnam
1st Place Devcomm Writing January 16-18, 2019
BENAVIDEZ, SHAINA (Filipino) 19th Regional Macagang Hotel
14. Regional
MAE M. Tertiary Schools Press & Resort, Nabua,
Conference Camarines Sur
1ST Place Copy Reading
January 16-18, 2019
and Headline Writing
TESORERO, ARIADNE Macagang Hotel
15. (English) 19th Regional Regional
MAE B. & Resort, Nabua,
Tertiary Schools Press
Camarines Sur
Conference
5th Place Opinion Writing January 16-18, 2019
MONTERO, JOHN (Filipino) 19th Regional Macagang Hotel
16. Regional
CARLO R. Tertiary Schools Press & Resort, Nabua,
Conference Camarines Sur
6th Place Sports Writing January 16-18, 2019
IDANAN, ROCHELLE (Filipino) 19th Regional Macagang Hotel
17. Regional
JANE C. Tertiary Schools Press & Resort, Nabua,
Conference Camarines Sur
6TH Place Comics Strip January 16-18, 2019
Drawing (Filipino) 19th Macagang Hotel
18. TABIOS, JUINE Regional
Regional Tertiary Schools & Resort, Nabua,
Press Conference Camarines Sur
7th Place Comics Strip January 16-18, 2019
BIHAG, ALEXIA THERESE Drawing (English) 19th Macagang Hotel
19. Regional
L. Regional Tertiary Schools & Resort, Nabua,
Press Conference Camarines Sur
9th Place Feature Writing
(Filipino) 19th Regional January 16-18, 2019
Tertiary Schools Press Macagang Hotel
20. TAPEL, CLOIE T. Conference Regional
& Resort, Nabua,
10th Place Opinion Writing Camarines Sur
(Filipino)
10th Place Layouting 19th January 16-18, 2019
Regional Tertiary Schools Macagang Hotel
21. KOZMA, KEVIN D. Regional
Press Conference & Resort, Nabua,
Camarines Sur
9th Place Overall 19th January 16-18, 2019
Regional Tertiary Schools Macagang Hotel
22. CSU Statesman Regional
Press Conference & Resort, Nabua,
Camarines Sur

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No. Name Program Level

2nd Runner Up Commercial
PANTINO, SHEENA JOY January 31- February 3,
23. Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
D. 2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
2nd Runner Up Commercial
ABESAMIS, EIRA January 31- February 3,
24. Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
DANIELLE A. 2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
2nd Runner Up Commercial
TACORDA, ELISE January 31- February 3,
25. Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
MIKAELA S. 2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
2nd Runner Up Commercial
January 31- February 3,
26. CASTILLO, RHODA MAE Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
2nd Runner Up Commercial
DELOS SANTOS, ALMAR January 31- February 3,
27. Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
S. 2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
2nd Runner Up Commercial
January 31- February 3,
28. ZAFE, MARK JASON R. Making 19th ABBS Regional Regional
2019 UNEP, City of Iriga
Congress
DELEGATE International February 21-23, 2019
29. HERRERA, MIGUEL I. International
Model United Nations 2019 Hanoi, Vietnam

RESEARCH WINNERS
Award Researcher/s Title of Research College
Potential Cytotoxic and
Antiangeogenic Activities of Nypa
Best Paper Rodriguez, Jane Xena F. CAS
fruticans Endosperm Ethanolic Crude
Extract
Catanduanes “Tagacan” Abaca Core
2nd Best Paper Cabrera, Miguella T. CAS
Wine
Laparan, Zei-Jay A. Development of Soil Testing Device for
Manlangit, Michell M. Abaca Plantation
3rd Best Paper COE
Talaran, John Edward A.
Tomagan, Ma. Alyssa T.

HERALD
(PRMCS). projects, activities and achievements communication in higher
The HERALD complements of the University, particularly on education, and to provide another
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CATANDUANES STATE UNIVERSITY
the multi-platform communication areas of Instruction, Research, venue in informing, involving, and
The HERALD is the official arm of PRMCS Office which utilizes Extension, Production, Governance empowering the stakeholders of
publication of Catanduanes State print, broadcast, television and and Management and Student the Catanduanes State University.
University which is produced social media, as well as the World Services.
by Public Relations and Media Wide Web, in the dissemination of The HERALD exists to
Communications Services the different milestones, programs, advance the interest of development

Board of Editors Editor-in-Chief EDUARDO S. VILLAR | Writer/Layout and Graphics EditorJOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT | Photojournalist/
Digital Graphics Editor RAYMOND D. VALEZA | Editorial Assistants RYAN M. ALCORANO | Editorial Consultants DR. MINERVA I. MORALES, DR. LILY P.
CUSTODIO, DR. MARIA S. TUGANO & PROF. MA THERESA E. SARMIENTO

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CSU ranks third in
Bicol SCUAA 2018
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR
T
he Catanduanes State
University (CSU) contingent
led by Dr. Minerva I. Morales,
CSU President, bagged the
3rd overall rank regionwide among
the nine competing State Universities
and Colleges (SUCs) during the
Bicol SCUAA Meet held at the Dr.
Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State
College of Agriculture and Technology
(DEBESMSCAT) in Mandaon, Masbate
last December 9- 14, 2018. (Editor’s
Note: The news came out first
quarter after December 2018
upon release of official tally of
results sent to CSU on January
14, 2019)
In a report, Prof. Edgar Tatel,
University Sports Coordinator, bared that
the last year’s performance was a leap from
preceding years of CSU, with many of
the student players who stepped up in
most of the games and events.
The University got a total
of 38 gold, 36 silver, and 62
bronze. They were gathered
from across the 19 games and
events played in athletics
(M/ W), arnis (M/W), archery
(M/W), badminton (M/W),
baseball, basketball (M/W),
beach volleyball (M/W), chess
(M/W), dance sport (latin /
standard), football, futsal
(M/W), karatedo (M/W), lawn
tennis (M/W), sepak takraw,
softball, swimming
(M/W), table tennis
(M/W), tae-kwon-
do (M/W), and
volleyball (M/W).
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2018 REGIONAL SCUAA GAMES MEDALISTS
ARLIE TORRENTE
Gold Medal Award - 4x100m Freestyle (Men)
Swimming
Silver Medal Award - 400m Freestyle (Men)
Swimming, 1500m Freestyle (Men) Swimming,
4x50m Free (Men) Swimming
Bronze Medal Award - 100m Breast Stroke (Men)
Swimming
REY BORROMEO
Gold Medal Award - 4x100m Freestyle (Men)
swimming
Silver Medal Award - 50m Freestyle (Men)
swimming, 200m Freestyle (Men) swimming,
4x50m Free (Men) Swimming, 100m Freestyle
(Men) swimming
Bronze Medal Award - 100m Butterfly (Men)
swimming
ALDIN IBAYAN
Gold Medal - 200m individual medley (Men)
swimming, 200m Butterfly (Men) swimming
400m individual medley (Men) swimming, 4x100m
Freestyle (Men) swimming
Silver Medal - 50m Fly (Men) swimming, 4x50m
Free (Men) Swimming
Bronze Medal - 50m Freestyle (Men) swimming
MARLON TATUALLA
Gold Medal - 4x100m Freestyle (Men) swimming
Silver Medal - 4x50m Free (Men) Swimming
Bronze Medal -100m Backstroke (Men) Swimming
CHRISTIAN VILLANUEVA
Bronze Medal - 200m Backstroke (Men) Swimming
NIKO IAN BERNISCA
Bronze Medal - 200m Freestyle (Men) Swimming
JESUS TEMPLONUEVO
Bronze Medal - 200m Backstroke (Men) Swimming
HAYDEE TARROMA
Silver Medal - 4x50m Free (Women) Swimming,
4x50m Medley Relay (Women) Swimming
Bronze Medal - 50M Fly (Women) Swimming
200m Freestyle (Women) Swimming, 200m
Individual Medley (Women) Swimming, 400m
Individual Medley (Women) Swimming
LYKA BEO
Silver Medal - 100m Freestyle (Women)
Swimming, 100m Butterfly (Women) Swimming,
4x50m Free (Women) Swimming, 4x50m Medley
Relay (Women) Swimming
LYRA FAITH PADAYAO
Silver Award - 4x50m Free (Women) Swimming,
4x50m Medley Relay (Women) Swimming
Bronze Medal - 200m Breast Stroke (Women)
Swimming
MARIAN TUPAL
Silver Medal -4x50m Free (Women) Swimming,
4x50m Medley Relay (Women) Swimming
KRISTINE MAE TINDUGAN
Silver Medal - 100m Backstroke (Women)
Swimming
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NICKO FRANCISCO KARLO GLENN T. BONEO,

Gold Medal - 4x100m Relay Athletics (Men) KEITH ANDREI IMPERIO
Bronze Medal - 100m Dash Athletics (Men) FELICIANO A. DE LEON JR.,
JULIUS CESAR SAN JUAN ARISTON GREGORI MACERO,
Gold Medal - 4x100m Relay Athletics (Men) NOEL REY
Silver Medal - 4x400m Relay Athletics (Men) Silver Medal - Lawn Tennis (Men)
Bronze Medal - 200m Dash Athletics (Men) JECEL T. DE MESA, REY BRUZOLA,
EDISON VELASCO FRITZ ANGELO V. MAGDARAOG,KIMBERT OGALINOLA,
Gold Medal - 4x100m Relay Athletics (Men) EMERSON TUBAL
Bronze Medal - Long Jump Athletics (Men), Triple Jump Gold Medal - Badminton (Men)
Athletics (Men) ARGIE TIMBAL
NOEL SAPICO CHRISTOPHER ROBIN GUERRERO
Gold Medal - 4x100m Relay Athletics (Men) Gold Medal - Arnis Individual (Men)
Silver Medal - 4x400m Relay Athletics (Men) JUAN EUSEBIO JR.
Bronze Medal - 400m Dash Athletics (Men) Silver Medal - Arnis Individual (Men)
ANGELO BUIZON AMADEO BERNAL III
Silver Medal - 4x400m Relay Athletics (Men) RUDY SOQUEÑO
Bronze Medal - 1500M Run Athletics (Men), 3000M Run Bronze Medal - Arnis Individual (Men)
Athletics (Men), 5000M Run Athletics (Men) RUDY SOQUEÑO
JOHN LEWIS OBOGNE JHUN REX ESPERANZA
Silver Medal - Discuss Throw Athletics (Men) FRANCIS TIBAR
NELSON DANIEL DAN KENNETH SUAISO
Silver Medal - 4x400m Relay Athletics (Men) NICO ENTERO
Bronze Medal - Arnis Team Anyo (Men)
REYMARK DE QUIROZ
Bronze Medal - 1000M Run Athletics (Men) JHUN REX ESPERANZA
FRANCIS TIBAR
VLADIMIR MANOGUID DAN KENNETH SUAISO
Gold Medal - Individual Poomsae Teakwondo (Men) Silver Medal - Arnis Team Anyo (Men)
DARWIN SIROMA FRANCIS TIBAR
Gold Medal - Kyorugi Fly Weight Teakwondo (Men) DAN KENNETH SUAISO
MARK VINCENT SIERRA Bronze Medal - Arnis Individual Anyo (Men)
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Bantam Weight Teakwondo KAREN DEL ROSARIO
(Men) MARINEL MOLOD
JIM PAUL CLARIANES MA. ANGELA TUD
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Feather Weight Teakwondo Silver Medal - Arnis Individual (Women)
(Men) LEA FERNANDEZ
JOHN REYNALD EUSEBIO Bronze Medal - Arnis Individual (Women)
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Light Weight Teakwondo (Men) VARLEY BEO
MARIE MAUDELLE AVERILLA JEFFERSON ICARO
Gold Medal - Kyorugi Heavy Weight Teakwondo EFREN TRINIDAD
(Women) IAN TATAD
ANTHONY ABUNDO
ANGELA MARIE OSORIO
JAYMARK TRINIDAD
Silver Medal - Kyorugi Middle Weight Teakwondo
JOSEPH REYES (PC)
(Women)
JUN LESTER VARGAS
MARY JOY IDANAN RHENZ ROJAS
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Fin Weight Teakwondo GIAN CHRISTIAN TEJERERO
(Women) JAN KENNETH TOMES
MARY ANTONETTE BERNAL JOHN EDWARD VARGAS
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Fly Weight Teakwondo Gold Medal - Baseball
(Women) FLORA GIANAN
MARY ROSE CARRANZA ANGELOU TATAD
Bronze Medal - Kyorugi Light Weight Teakwondo CHARLYN GELITO
(Women) MARYSON ANNE TABUZO
Gold Medal - Chess (Women)
RENDERIZZAH A. FLORALDE, KRISTINE V. CABRERA
JUSTINE MAE TOLLEDO, VANNI LOU R. TUSI
CLAIREVIFER N. SORRERA
Gold Medal - Lawn Tennis (Women)

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ALEXIA THERESE L. BIHAG, MICAH JARIA TABOR, ANGELIE

BUENDIA, ANGEL MAE TUQUERO, ABYGAIL LUMBAO,
VILMA ARAOJO, DONITA MAE TEAÑO, MARICEL
ZANTUA, MA. CHARMAE TAROY, ROSE ANN RODRIGUEZ,
OVERALL TALLY
QUISHA MAE TAPIT, JANELLA MENDOZA
Bronze Medal - Softball
AL JOHN MOLINA, ANDREY I TALLER, ANDREY II
TALLER, EDISON PANTI, ERL JUSTIN TABIOS, IAN KEYSED
MAHOR, JEO SABONG, JIMMY GAPAGANDA, KENNETH
DOCTOR, LEVI CONDENO, MANOLO BERNAL, MARK
JOSEPH MAGDARAOG, NIÑO DOMINGEZ, PRINCE
JOSHUA GIANAN, JAN TRISTAN TUBALINAL
Bronze Medal - Football
JAY AMANOS, ALQUIN BASISTER, CHRIS ASSUNSION,
RENZ TATAD, HENDZ JOSEPH ALDEA, MAR JOHN ATE,
JED NIÑO RODULFO, JOHN CHRISTOPHER TORREGOZA,
ANTONIO ARCILLA, RAFAEL TATEL JR.m CHRISTIAN JAY
URBANO, FRANK MENDOZA, MARK ANGELO VITALICIO
Bronze Medal - Basketball (Men)
*The counting is based on the number of Medal/s Awarded per individual players.
JOYCINTH USERO, CHRISTINE JOY PELAGIO, CARMEL DE
JESUS, MARY ANTONETTE BERNAL
Bronze Medal - Table Tennis (Women)

Senior High
exhibits capstone
research projects
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT

T
he Grade 12 STEM
(Celadon and
Canary) of the
Catanduanes State
University Laboratory School
exhibited their Science Projects
on March 14, 2019 at the lobby
of the CSU Main Building.
The exhibit is part of their
research output in the capstone
research project for science,
technology and math (STEM)
strand in Senior High School
Curriculum handled by Prof.
Sonia Sapico. Around Sixteen
(16) projects was exhibited
by the students, some of
which were abaca wine, water
level sensor device, low-cost
mechanical rice harvester,
bamboo wrapping device,
utilization of abaca fiber in
hollow blocks, reciprocating
grater, self-defense umbrella,
mock-up minihydro and solar
power generating device,
coated abaca geogrid, biofilter
for household waste water and
many more.
Mr. Jaime V. Cabrera,
Provincial Department of
Science and Technology
(DOST) Director was present
during the exhibit. The
participation of DOST was to
provide technical assistance
for the improvement of the
research projects. “Once the
improvement has been done,
this can be Page 28

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Research planning congress,

stakeholders meeting held
T
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR

he Catanduanes State University (CSU) Research and

Development Services (RDS) under its Director, Dr. Jimmy
T. Masagca, facilitated the 2019 Research Planning Congress
and Stakeholders Meeting at the CSU Accreditation Room on
January 30, 2019.
Invited during the consultation meeting were the different line
agencies in the province which have a stake at developing resources,
technologies, and industries for abaca. It also aimed to engaged the
stakeholders in partnering mechanisms with the CSU regarding fisheries,
abaca technology and climate change solutions research agenda.
It can be recalled that the CSU has already established its new offices
recently manned by respective their Directors, the Abaca Technology
Innovation Center (ATIC) and the Center for Climate Change Solutions.
Dr. Minerva I. Morales, CSU President, welcomed this rare
opportunity of gathering multi-agency efforts in taking single step of
enhancing and improving the university’s thrusts on its particular focus
on abaca technology, fisheries and climate change. She appreciated
the ardent cooperation shown by the different heads of offices and
representatives from the LGU and private sectors during the activity.
Dr. Lily P. Custodio, Vice-President for Research, Extension and
Production Affairs (REPA) likewise emphasized the role of the university
in steering development initiatives for the prime crop of the province,
which is abaca.
Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca on the other hand, delivered the rationale
and the overview of the research planning congress and stakeholders
meeting, while research agenda from the different colleges were also
presented by respective college coordinators.
Planning workshops were also conducted during the congress with
CCC Director Engr. Jhomann Socito, ATIC Director Abelisa Evangelista
and Ms Medie Lopez of the College of Agriculture and Fisheries as
facilitators. #ESVillar

Weather station
Minerva I. Morales, for Engr., Socito said that the facility
research and extension amounted to P 2 million, fully
activities. Engr. Jhomann automated, unattended operation, and

installed at CSU
by EDUARDO S. VILLAR
U. Socito, Director for
Center for
Change Solutions (CCC) disclosed
Climate
solar powered. “The CSU is fortunate
enough to have this facility, considering
that it has a multi-parameter use to

T
that the CSU Weather Station which measure temperature, humidity, and
he Catanduanes State
operates under the auspices of his office rainfall, while all data are recorded
University (CSU) installed its
is located at the university Extension every 10 minutes,” Engr. Socito
weather station, the first of
Office ricefield fronting the Virac explained to the HERALD.
its kind in its history under
Airport. Specifically, the
the leadership of SUC President III, Dr. Page 27

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TAIWAN EDUCATION SUPERVISOR VISITS CSU
T
by JOHN EDMUND P. MANLAGÑIT
he Catanduanes
State University
(CSU) led by
Dr. Minerva I.
Morales, CSU President,
sponsored a forum on
international collaboration
with Dr. Cheng-Han Lee,
Senior Assistant, Education
Division of the Taipei
Economic and Cultural
Office in the Philippines
on March 13, 2019 at the
University Accreditation
Room.
Dr. Lee visited the CSU
and conducted a forum
attended by the different
Deans, key officials and
Chiefs of Offices and select
students from all colleges of
the University. During the
forum, Dr. Lee presented
the profile of higher
education in Taiwan and
the advantages of seeking
higher education in the
country. He emphasized that
Taiwan higher education
is comparable with global
standards, aside from its
proximity to the Philippines
that would offer convenience
to Filipino scholars who
would opt to study in
Taiwan. The collaboration
conducted by CSU is viewed
as a step in that direction.
Prior to the forum,
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Dr. Lee, together with Dr. She added that aside from crop of the province. “We
Joseph G. Zafe, Director those developments, the have the Abaca Technology
of Center for International CSU has been aggressive in Innovation Center (ATIC)
Relations and Continuing its research innovativeness installed at CSU because
Professional Development considering that it is we would like also to create
Services (CIRCPD) and Dr. the driver for academic a niche in this product…
Marilyn B. Panti, Director excellence, including patent a resilient crop just like
of Extension Services, had works, and technology the Catandunganons,” Dr.
their courtesy call at the support for abaca, the main Morales said.
President’s Office.
“This is an opportunity
for student mobility…
We are priming CSU for
internationalization and
this is an opportunity for
productive engagement,
“ Dr. Morales said in her
message during the forum.
She proceeded in saying
that the CSU is compliant
with the Asian qualification
framework for higher
education institutions,
especially that the
University has adopted the
outcome-based education,
the K to 12 curriculum,
continual curricular
program assessment and
matching, ISO certification,
quality assurance of
different programs,
internationalization efforts,
and shifting of opening of
classes to August to name a
few.
“We should do our best
because our students deserve
the best, “Dr. Morales said.
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Weather Station installed... from Page 25 from Page 5

weather station is equipped with instruments
to measure combined barometric pressure,
temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation,
dew point, wind speed and direction, and a
tipping bucket rain gauge to measure amount
and intensity of rainfall.
Engr. Socito added that the facility
included a W4K software package for remote
transmission (TELETRANS), storage and
processing of data (DATAGRAPH) received
from the station.
following activities “on a basis of
equality and reciprocity” namely:
exchange of faculty, researchers and
other research and administrative
staff; exchange of students; conduct
of collaborative research projects;
conduct of lectures and symposia;
exchange of academic information
and materials; and promote other
academic cooperation as mutually
agreed.
Along with this, a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) is on
its way between the Catanduanes
State University (CSU), Philippines,
represented by its President, Dr.
Minerva I. Morales; and the National
University Corporation Kochi
University, Japan, represented
by its President, Dr. Katsutoshi
Sakurai. Dr. Kubota brought with
him during his recent visit at CSU
the signed MOA of CSU President,
Dr. Morales, to his home university
in Japan for mutual signing of Dr.
Sakurai.
The MOA entitles not more than
three exchange students for one
academic year of studies in Japan,
on condition that “each institution
shall accept the exchange students
as non-regular students who do not
aim at obtaining a degree from the
host institution.” Under the MOA,
exchange students “shall not pay
examination fees, matriculation fees
or tuition to their host institution.”

Dr. Satoshi Kubota, a faculty of the Kochi University, Japan is joined in a photo-op by
key officials of the Catanduanes State University led by CSU President, Dr. Minerva
I. Morales during the international collaboration conference held at the CSU Main
Campus, Virac, Catanduanes, February 21, 2019.

THE CSU WEATHER STATION

built under the office of
the Center for Climate
Change Solutions.

ALL OUT SUPPORT of the entire CSU for the international collaboration with Kochi
University, Japan. The topnotch officials of the university were shown with their full
gesture of cooperation, led by Prof. Ma. Theresa E. Sarmiento, VP-AFA; Dr. Maria S.
Tugano, VP-AA; Dr. Lily P. Custodio, VP-REPA; and Dr. Jimmy T. Masagca, Director for
Research and Development Services.

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Senior high exhibits... from Page 24 applied for patenting Corazon P. Cilot, Head Teacher of the CSU Laboratory School, said
assitance from the DOST...to ensure the ownership of the gadget or that they were surprised by the ideas generated by the students and
technology to the inventors.” Cabrera said. it goes to show that our students can provide something useful in
In the part of the University, Prof. Sapico together with Prof. the community with the help of experts and guidance of teachers.

CAPSTONE RESEARCH PROJECTS. The prolific, inventive minds of students were shown in an exhibit of Grade
12 STEM (Science, Technology and Math) students of the Catanduanes State University Laboratory School
showcasing their 16 capstone research projects for possible patenting assistance from DOST local office
headed by Provincial Chief Mr. Jaime V. Cabrera. Prof. Sonia Sapico who took charge of the exhibit at the
CSU Main Campus lobby, March 14, 2019, handles the STEM strand in the Senior High School Curriculum of
CSU.

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