The Reflector: Online

31/05/2024

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
by Angelo Clave

In the crowded rush of city streets, we met,
Amidst the chatter, in the jeepney's bet.
Your presence sparked a fire in my soul,
As if destiny had played its fateful role.

Before our eyes ever truly met in space,
Our words danced lightly in cyberspace.
A brief exchange, a glimpse of what could be,
Yet unaware, you already belonged to he.

In that cramped jeepney, fate drew us near,
Our bodies touched, igniting silent fear.
For in that fleeting moment, I knew,
My admiration for you had only grew.

But alas, the truth revealed its solemn hue,
You were taken, my admiration in review.
Though my heart longed to hold you close,
I knew your love was not mine to impose.

So, I'll cherish the memories of our brief encounter.
A moment in time, a transient flutter.
Admiration veiled, but always sincere,
Forever in my heart, I will admire you.

Digital Art by Lyka Grace Versoza

30/05/2024

Phewwww! The academic year has been really tough, pero kinaya mo! Kumusta naman ang iyong naging taon?

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮-𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼, 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗵! 🫵😅

26/05/2024

𝗡𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗦𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀! 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀. 😅 𝗝𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼!

Besh! Your effort shines through, regardless of the outcome! Deserve ninyo ng pahinga! 🥰

Dibuho ni Andrea Gwen Garcia

25/05/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | March 2024 LET rank 2 Castro and rank 9 De Vera share preparations, challenges, and insights with The Reflector.

via Wrensly Calimlim and Kei Flores

24/05/2024

[NEWS UPDATE] 𝗣𝗦𝗨-𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗟𝗘𝗧

Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC) is among the top-performing schools for its Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) program in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024 released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) today, May 24.

In the category of schools with 100 to 299 examinees and a minimum passing percentage of 87%, the program achieved an impressive passing rate of 87.25%, with 130 passers out of 149 examinees, placing it in the sixth spot among the top-performing schools.

Meanwhile, PSU Alaminos City Campus managed to place 8th among Top Performing Schools with its BEEd program under the category of 55 to 99 examinees with atleast 91% percent passing percentage.

via Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

24/05/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗣𝗦𝗨-𝗕𝗖 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀

Bolstering its commitment to producing high-caliber professionals, the Pangasinan State University-Bayambang Campus produced 512 newly licensed teachers in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

The College of Teacher Education (CTE), with its flagship programs, Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), achieved an outstanding overall passing rate of 87.25% significantly higher than the national passing rate of 46.67%.

Similarly, the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program boasted a passing rate of 82.33%, well above the national average of 58.78%.

Additionally, PSU-BC proudly celebrates the achievement of two topnotchers in this year’s LET.

According to the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), the newly licensed teachers include 126 first-time takers from the BEEd program, 360 first-time takers from the BSEd program, and 26 retakers (4 from BEEd and 22 from BSEd).

via Royce Kenneth Ibuan and Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

24/05/2024

𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 | 𝟮 𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗟𝗘𝗧

Jose Brando B. Castro, BSEd Science, and Samuel C. De Vera, BSEd Mathematics, secured second (92.60%) and ninth (91.00%) places, respectively, in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

Both graduates are from the Magnayon Class of 2023 and have been distinguished with Latin honors.

via Wrensly M. Calimlim and Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

23/05/2024

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗮? 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗸𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼?😆

Ilan man ang score sa exam, ang mahalaga ay may natutunan. *Inhale and exhale* pagbati, PSUnians!

//Dibuho ni Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando

19/05/2024

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆
ni James Aldrin Bacani

Ibong tanaw sa dapit
Tangkang nais umawit
Sa tagal kong nagbantay
Huning bulong ang bigay

//Larawan ni Djon Fredrick Andres

19/05/2024

[SCITECH] 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲

BSEd Science II-1 students have successfully installed their projects in the Science and Mathematics Department, applying their scientific learnings from their course, Science 110: Electricity and Magnetism.

The said projects include 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 to power up mobile devices, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘴 for nighttime illumination, and 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 that power a bulb.

The initiative aims to raise awareness within the institution about using renewable sources as alternatives to generate electricity for specific functions. It also supports energy-saving measures implemented on campus and demonstrates one of our core values: social and environmental responsiveness.

PSUnians, let us work together towards a sustainable and green institution!

via April Joy Asuncion and Prisusimo Ocbo

18/05/2024

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗮? 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗸𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 😆

Good luck sa finals examination, PSUnians! May all your efforts and sacrifices pay off.

//Dibuho ni Rhonnesza Gaile Fernando

17/05/2024

𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐘.Sa gitna ng malalim na karagatan, matatag na nakatayo, patnubay sa gitna ng unos, simbolo ng pag-asa at kaligtasan.

//panulat at kuhang larawan ni Nathan Scott Toledano

16/05/2024

[NEWS UPDATE] 𝐈𝐍 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝘣𝘺 𝘞𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘭𝘪𝘮

Expanding its academic excellence and medical operations, Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus Institute of Nursing (IN) hosted Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) - College of Community Health and Allied Medical Sciences (CCHAMS) for a benchmarking activity and an onsite tour of IN’s facilities today.

The academic exchange primarily revolved around four main activities: observation of facilities and teaching methods, discussions with faculty and staff on best practices, feedback sessions, and networking opportunities.

Dr. Gudelia M. Samson, Campus Executive Director, along with the IN faculty and staff headed by Dr. Maria Glizzle Bernice M. Catabay, Dean of the Institute of Nursing, expressed their appreciation to the visiting team for the opportunity to collaborate and further improve the institute’s academic performance.

Notably, the institute recently produced 14 new registered nurses, achieving a passing rate higher than the national standards.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘵 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘴

15/05/2024

[NEWS UPDATE] 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐓𝐈 ‘𝟐𝟒
𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘺

To broaden its administrative practices and safety protocols, the Office of the NSTP/ROTC of Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus actively participated in the Regional Annual Administrative Tactical Inspection (RAATI) held at the campus grounds, on May 13.

Led by Mr. Reginald Austria, NSTP Coordinator, and Campus Executive Director (CED) Dr. Gudelia M. Samson represented by College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Dr. Mitzy M. Macaraeg, the team extended their gratitude to the inspection panel for the invaluable opportunity to enhance their operational standards.

Lt. Col. Romeo F. Abuan headed the turnover of the corps and cadets for inspection, which was followed by words of encouragement from Col. Reynaldo D. Bibat, RAATI Chairman for S.Y. 2023-2024.

"𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘈𝘈𝘛𝘐, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 [𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶] 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴... 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘴... 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 [𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴] 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧,” Col. Bibat stated, stressing the essence of conducting RAATI.

PSU San Carlos ROTC team also participated in the said inspection.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘹 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘌𝘭𝘣𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘰

14/05/2024

[NEWS UPDATE] 𝐈𝐍 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟒 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬

Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus Institute of Nursing once again delivered a remarkable performance as it produced 14 new licensed healthcare professionals in the May 2024 Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE).

The institute garnered an overall passing rate of 87.50%, significantly higher than the national passing rate of 69.72%. This includes 10 first-time takers and 4 retakers who all successfully passed the examination, resulting in a 100% passing rate for this category.

Access the official Performance of Schools through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOFLjaM_KnWf99BYuFWXxC0QsmnIVPho/view

Source: https://www.prc.gov.ph/article/may-2024-philippine-nurses-licensure-examination-results-released-four-4-working-days/7331

𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗗𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗮
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮

12/05/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 | 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮: 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

Her love never ends,
the day she gave birth,
to a soul once limbless.

Yet her love lingers,
in every staircase,
in every step of all ages.

She'd seen it all,
heard each weeping,
each knock of a heart that's bleeding.

She's a mother of artists,
of poetic engineers,
of such souls that educate,
of hands that tilt.

The Reflector, the official publication of Pangasinan State University—Bayambang Campus, is one in the celebration of Mother's Day.

Each piece is woven with love and sincerity, only for the woman who opens the door to greater possibilities.

— an art, a photo, or letters merged to form poetry, each made with love, a knock to a mother's heart.

12/05/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Pangasinan State University's Himig Ensemble achieved a remarkable feat by securing the 1st Runner-Up in the prestigious Grand Prix Competition of the Pangasinan Choral Festival (PCF) 2024, presented in collaboration with the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA) at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan, May 12.

Led by conductor Asst. Prof. Maria Christina C. Gamo, the ensemble was also awarded Gold Diploma under Category B Mixed Choir competition.

Comprising undergraduate students, chorale alumni, and faculty members from PSU Bayambang Campus, the ensemble harmonizes not only in music but also in spirit.

via Danica Gale Tamondong

12/05/2024

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

After a showcase of musical excellence, Pangasinan State University Himig Ensemble has secured a spot among the top 5 institutions in the highly competitive Pangasinan Chorale Festival. The ensemble joins four other competing institutions: Tarlac State University, Urdaneta City University, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, and Lyceum Northwestern University.

The musical festival is held at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan from May 10 to 12.

12/05/2024

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 [𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘] | 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗱
𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦 𝘝. 𝘊𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘣𝘺𝘢𝘣

Imagine a carnation bud thriving underneath the shed of a rainforest. Each day, it strives to pull its roots to the damp soil of life — slowly caring for its bud waiting to kiss the rays of the sun. Like a caterpillar, it crawls down the dirt, lays its soft body to the rough bark of trees void of comfort, and keeps itself thriving ‘til nature calls that it’s time to breathe, take a rest, and spread its wings as a butterfly moth in a morning a shine. Like a bud, women strive to find their place in society, yet their uniqueness and radiance often fade into the shadows of bolder personalities. They are not meant to conform; they are born to lead.

Like the caterpillar, women crawl to the endless toiling of surviving life in its jaundiced skin. Amidst the clattered pieces and eyes shaped like knives, women started to bloom like a bud, and take their tiny steps toward success and light. Like Campus Executive Director Dr. Gudelia Milan-Samson, a well-defined leader, and the motherly figure behind the laurels of Pangasinan State University - Bayambang Campus, was once a bud— a thriving sprout of seed that grows beyond the hills of what they call humble beginnings. CED Samson, once a young budding mentor, invested in her professional growth and learned to conquer the waves and set her sails with her values and principles. She proves that leadership isn’t all about leading the way, but it is also about carving the path to a more fruitful journey. She is a woman of values, a woman of excellence, and a woman of greater possibilities.

If CED Samson is a testament that a matriarch can plough the seeds of the future, let me tell you something about this young girl whose face could move the seas and tame the winds— yet her mind claws like an eagle seeking her own majesty. Mayor Mary Clare Judith Phylis “Niña” Jose-Quiambao, known for her angel-like features, once a public figure and now the first woman to be in service as a mayor of the town of Bayambang. Like a butterfly, she spreads her wings and speaks for the greater good. She’d been tested by time and circumstances, yet she chose to win her battles. She moves criticisms, breaks stereotypes, and proves that a woman is not just defined by the beauty of her face, but also a woman can be a face of change, a face of empowerment, and a face of leadership – a refined motherhood.

CED Samson and Mayor Niña are like buds seeking the dew of the morning shine — yet the world gives them greater purpose, and that is to become leaders themselves. These mothers, by heart and action, are just two of not only thousands, but millions of empowered women who took a greater step to lead, bloom, and learn amidst the toiling of life’s unpredictable soil. May these buds serve as a piece of art, for they have carved their principles, painted dreams to reality, and empowered minds that true leaders never give up even if the world tells them that they could not.

𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘰 𝘗. 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯

11/05/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | PSUnians manning the campus in their return after the weeklong suspension of face-to-face classes.

Photos by Nathan Scott Toledano

10/05/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁
ni James Aldrin Bacani

Kulang sa kalma
Sakal man 'pag sa gitna
Antig sa grasya

//Larawan ni Prisusimo Ocbo
//Disenyo ni Lara Apolonio

10/05/2024

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | On this hill, it stood. Bullets rained, invaders looted, and famine struck the nation—yet it stood. Typhoons and earthquakes shook its core, yet on this hill, it stood. Five pillars stood tall and proud as decades come and go—surviving war, surviving famine, yet for 100 years it stood.

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Serving as the longstanding residence of the College of Teacher Education for a century, it has been a nurturing ground for aspirations, ideals, and a landmark of future hopes.

Explore its timeless architecture and storied history featured in the inaugural issue of IMÁNO, the official publication magazine of The Reflector, accessible via this link:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/hkwzq/vzsg/

10/05/2024

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑’𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 | Keeping free speech in check helps maintain peace and respect among people. When everyone gets a chance to talk without hurting anyone, that's when communities can grow and thrive together.

The Reflector, the official student publication of Pangasinan State University, Bayambang, is committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethical conduct, which includes the balanced use of freedom of expression.

We deeply regret any lapses in judgment by our journalists and the students of the campus regarding the moderation of online comments.

As a publication dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue and promoting responsible discourse, we understand the importance of ensuring that our online platforms remain respectful and inclusive spaces for all members of our community. We acknowledge that effective moderation is essential in maintaining this environment.

We are actively working on thorough procedures to address any shortcomings and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The Reflector remains dedicated to serving as a reliable source of news and information for our readers, and we are committed to learning and growing from this experience.

09/05/2024

𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍 | Kung ang ibang mag-aaral ay sabik na umuwi sa kani-kanilang tahanan matapos ang maghapon sa paaralan, nasasabik naman siyang magtungo sa silid-aklatan o minsa’y sa silid ng kaniyang tiya na punô ng mga aklat na karamay sa tuwina.

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Sa nalalapit na pagsasapubliko ng resulta sa nagdaang LET March 2024, ating kilalanin ang isang inspirasyon sa likod ng mga tinatanging binhi ng Pangasinan State University - Kampus ng Bayambang.

Kilalanin si Marinela sa kaniyang pagbabahagi ng kaniyang kuwento sa inaugural issue ng IMÁNO, ang opisyal na magasin ng The Reflector, sa link na ito: https://online.fliphtml5.com/hkwzq/zlmo/

08/05/2024

But honestly, I'm lost in thoughts; unsure if I'll ever match the dreams others hold for me. Each stroke feels heavy, weighed down by hopes towering over me like gigantic waves. Seriously, I do not know if I’ll ever reach the shore of their expectations. Like a boat on a vast ocean, I sail through uncertainty, longing for appreciation but not knowing if it's within reach.

— zuri

08/05/2024

𝐓𝐑’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯-𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
by Kyla Juan

The Reflector’s Senior Broadcaster and Pangasinan State University, Bayambang Campus’ representative, Trishia Mae Aragon, placed 2nd in the university-wide Spoken Word Poetry contest under the Gender and Awareness Development Culmination held at PSU Main, yesterday.

Aragon showcased her poetic prowess in the captivating delivery of her written piece “Babaeng Nakatakong” at the Don Telesforo N. Boquiren Convention Hall gaining her well-deserved spot in her competition.

The third-year English major previously championed the campus-wide leg of the contest last March 16, enabling her to join the university-wide competition.

Aragon was accompanied by one of the leading empowered figures in the university, Dr. Ma. Theresa E. Macaltao, who also serves as the PSU-BC GAD Coordinator.

Meanwhile, PSU Alaminos won gold, and PSU San Carlos bagged bronze.

08/05/2024

07/05/2024

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗺𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶-𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶'𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹

Kay gandang kumain sa tabi ng ilog at magmuni-muni habang pinagmamasdan ang kulay kahel na ulap.

Kasabay nito ang mga huni ng ibon at ang preskong hangin na dumadampi sa aking katawan.

Iniisip ang mga nagdaang araw na kay bigat, iniisip kung hanggang saan tutungo ang kalungkutang dinadala.

Lungkot ay bumabalot sa aking isip,
hindi maisulat kung ano ang nais ipabatid.

Tulo ng aking luha na unti-unting pumapatak tulad ng ulap na nagbabadyang magbuhos ng malakas na ulan ano mang oras.

Iniisip ang panahon at oras na magkasama, mga ngiti na hindi mailarawan ang sayang nadarama;
mga nagawa ng tadhana na hanggang doon na lamang ang patutunguhan.

Iniisip kung kailan kaya matatapos ang bagyong sumasalanta.

Hanggang saan?

Hanggang kailan matatapos ang lungkot na bumabalot sa aking isipan?

Kung kailan muling magiging masaya gaya ng tingkad ng bahaghari pagkatapos ng malakas na ulan—

Sana, sa pagdating ng bagong araw, matapos na ang kalungkutan at makita sa mga mata ang saya na nadarama.

// panulat at larawang kuha ni Kei Flores

05/05/2024

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 | The temporary suspension of the 'Mandatory Uniform Policy' for students and employees is 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 as the face-to-face classes resume tomorrow, May 6.

Crop tops, sleeveless tops, tattered jeans, shorts, and slippers are still prohibited. Nursing students are advised to wear their school uniform during return demonstrations (RD) for their RLE classes. Similarly, on-campus teaching interns must wear their uniform during their teaching hours but can change into comfortable clothes after classes. Furthermore, wearing an ID inside the campus is mandatory.

𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | In accordance with the previously issued Memorandum Order No. 032 s.2024 from the Office of the President, the Office of the Campus Executive Director issued additional guidelines regarding the temporary suspension of the 'Mandatory Uniform Policy' for students and employees.

The additional guidelines prohibit crop tops, sleeveless tops, tattered jeans, shorts, and slippers. Nursing students are advised to wear their school uniform during return demonstrations (RD) for their RLE classes. Similarly, on-campus teaching interns must wear their uniform during their teaching hours but can change into comfortable clothes after classes. Furthermore, wearing an ID inside the campus is mandatory.

via Claudine Soriano

05/05/2024

𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 classes will 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗘 tomorrow, May 6, as Memorandum Order No. 44 series of 2024 or the Implementation of Home-based Synchronous Online, is no longer in effect.

Face-to-face classes shall take place starting tomorrow until further notice.

Stay hydrated, PSUnians!

via Cristian Jay Nabua