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04/12/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿
𝗕𝘆: 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗕. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗮

December 4, 2024: A Career and Job Placement Seminar with the theme, "Future Ready: Empowering Distance Education Adult Learners for Career Growth and Job Readiness" was held at the DMMMSU Open University System or DOUS.

This is a collaborative project of the DOUS Student Affairs and Services, DOUS Alumni Affairs, and PESO Office attended by the graduating students of DOUS.

Dr. Bernardo D. Lamadrid, Executive Director of DOUS, led the opening program while Dr. Meljo Z. Apilado, Head of Student Affairs and Services, discussed the objectives of the seminar.

The following topics were discussed by the Learning Service Providers: (1) Job Application Essentials and Digital Skills for Employment by PGLU-ICTU and PESO Office, (2) Trends, Self-Discovery, and Planning for Career Growth by Prof. Claudia Denise P. Barbadillo, RGC, (3) Rights of Workers and Works Ethics and Values by Atty. Jonald F. Carrera, and (4) Role of Alumni, Graduates, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities by Dr. Lher Verrel S. Palabay,

Through the seminar, upcoming graduates of DOUS would be better prepared to work in their respective fields of expertise. #

04/12/2024

As part of the DMMMSU Open University System's observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, this online symposium for DOUS students will be held to spread awareness on prevention of Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in HEIs.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/qBjBr3KBCYNHEpQa7

22/11/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | DMMMSU Open University System’s candidates Jomari Galvan and Ladie Lyn Ancheta placed 1st runner up and 2nd runner up, respectively in the search for Mr. & Ms. PASUC 2024 held during the University Sports & Cultural Olympics 2024 at Dmmmsu-South La Union Campus.

22/11/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | Christian Aaron De Guzman of DMMMSU Open University System won the bronze award in the Photography contest during the DMMMSU Sports and Cultural Olympics 2024.

De Guzman is a staffer of the DOUS Oracle and studies BS Business Administration.

20/11/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | DMMMSU Open University System students join the University Sports and Cultural Olympics 2024 at DMMMSU South La Union Campus in Agoo, La Union on Nov. 20, 2024.

30/10/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | On day two of the 2nd Aspulan Symposium at the DMMMSU Open University System, teachers, researchers, government workers, and scholars from all throughout Region 1, 2, CAR, Manila, including Asian countries like South Korea and Thailand presented their indigenous and social science research.
Photo credits: Charisse Rilloraza
and Jerome Fraga

29/10/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | DMMMSU Open University System and the DMMMSU Lam-ang Institute host the 2nd Aspulan Symposium, a conference on Indigenous and Social Science Research.
This was done in partnership with the Center for Inclusive Communities and Development Advocacy of the Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila.

Photo credits: Charisse Rilloraza

22/10/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗩/ 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝘆: 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗦. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘇

Oct. 19, 2024 - The newly elected NSTP officers of DMMMSU Open University System spearheaded a comprehensive Awareness Campaign on HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) / AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), held onsite at DOUS Multi-Purpose Hall and aired over DOUS’s page.

The campaign focused on educating DMMMSU students about the virus' history, modes of transmission, and the effects it has on individuals living with HIV.

Mr. Amor A. Ordoño, Nurse and HIV Coordinator for the City Health Office (City of San Fernando, La Union), served as the resource person. He discussed the alarming statistics of HIV in La Union.

As of June 2024, he said that the province has reported 616 cases, 66 among females and 550 among males, making it the second highest in the region. Additionally, there have been 35 reported deaths due to HIV/AIDS.

Dr. Bernardo D. Lamadrid, DOUS Executive Director, in his speech, emphasized the importance of personal health management. He said, “It’s for you to take control of your health, and it’s up to you to manage and take care of yourself.”

Closing the event, Prof. Claudia Denise Barbadillo, Head of Extension and Guidance Counselor at DOUS, connected the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month to the HIV/AIDS awareness initiative.

Over 140 DOUS students attended, with an additional 13,000 DMMMSU students participating online. Dr. Geoffrey Badua, DOUS NSTP Head, facilitated the event with the NSTP Officers. #

20/10/2024

Photographers participate in DMMMSU Open University System’s Photowalk on Oct. 19, 2024 at the indigenous community of Lon-oy, San Gabriel, La Union.

This is part of DOUS’ 28th Foundation Anniversary. Selected photos will be used for the school’s Lam-ang Institute, its research center for indigenous culture and social studies.

Photo credits: Christian Aaron De Guzman

19/10/2024

Check out the latest issue of the ORACLE literary folio (Takipsilim) in the DMMMSU Open University System E-Library site: https://sites.google.com/dmmmsu.edu.ph/ouslibrary/oracle

12/10/2024

Congrats to the winners of the search for Taraki ti DOUS, Libnos ti DOUS, Mr. and Ms. DOUS 2024!

12/10/2024

DOUS students compete in Laro ng Lahi games in celebration of DMMMSU Open University System's 28th Founding Anniversary during the Students' Day on Oct. 12, 2024.

Students belonging to the Indigenous People Groups performed a cultural dance. Faculty, staff, and students participated in a zumba marathon.

Photo credits: Christian Aaron De Guzman and Charisse Rilloraza

12/10/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | Student Leaders take oath to serve DMMMSU Open University System through their student organizations during the Students’ Day on Oct.12, 2024.

11/10/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | ORACLE staffers and other DOUS students learn news and feature writing with an emphasis on Digital Journalism in the Campus Journalism Seminar Workshop held at DMMMSU Open University System on Oct. 11, 2024.

Erwin Oliva, journalist (Inquirer, Yahoo, Medical Observer), Digital Communications Head of Metrobank, and lecturer at De La Salle University, served as Resource Speaker.

05/10/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦 | DOUS Sports and Cultural Olympics 2024
DOUS students compete in various sports and cultural events on Oct. 5,2024.

01/10/2024

Last day to register today! (Oct. 10)
Open to all DMMMSU Open University System students.
Register here: https://forms.gle/QKYdaVgE4vs8N8VS7
We start at 8AM tom. See y'all!

13/09/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗦’ 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀
𝗕𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲

Student Body Organization (SBO) Officers from DMMMSU campuses elected the new set of University Student Council (USC) officers for the academic year 2024-2025 at DMMMSU North La Union Campus in Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union last August 30,2024.

The election was facilitated by Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Director Dr. Shalimar Navalta together with SAS heads from DMMMSU campuses: Dr. Dodilyn Bermudez (Mid La Union Campus or MLUC), Dr. Jo Ann Rulla (South La Union Campus or SLUC), Mr. Joel Agullo (North La Union Campus or NLUC), and Dr. Meljo Apilado (DMMMSU Open University System or DOUS).

The Campus SBO (CSBO) officers were introduced by their Chairpersons and their respective advisers: MLUC Chairperson Mark Leonick L. Aday with Prof. Christian Ryan Bautista, NLUC Chairperson Jan Allen Fernandez with Mr. Lester Orpilla, SLUC Chairperson Myla Servito with Ms. Melody Tumanan, and DOUS Chairperson Joseph T. Padil Jr. with Atty. Jonald Carrera.

The election was not a typical one. A debate was held to prove the candidates’ competency for the position they were vying for, and they were given the chance to demonstrate and show their strengths in the Question and Answer session. In just one minute, they had to state their plans and goals as USC Officer aspirants and how they would help meet the needs of the students.

The three major positions of the USC are President, Vice President, and Ethical Standards Officer. The Presidential candidates were John Frederick Javier (SLUC Vice Chairperson) and Joseph Padil Jr. (OUS Chairperson). Vying for Vice President MLUC CSBO Secretary Jay Louise Carosa who was unopposed. Lastly, Juhn Eric Pablo (NLUC P.R.O) and Jorge Daniel Malapit (MLUC Vice Chairperson) competed for the Ethical Standards Officer.

Right after the intense Question and Answer session, the election took place with the supervision of the Campus Comelec Commissioners from the four campuses stating that the votes to be made must be 32 from all the CSBO officers present during the election. As a result, John Frederick Javier of SLUC won the Presidential position with 24 votes. Being unopposed, Jay Louise Carosa of MLUC was announced as the Vice President. Meanwhile, Jorge Daniel Malapit of MLUC was elected as Ethical Standards Officer with 20 votes.

Meanwhile, DOUS’ CSBO Chairperson Joseph T. Padil Jr. was appointed as the Secretary of Ways and Means member of the new USC leadership’s cabinet. Padil recently held the position of USC President, succeeding James Anthony Ocasion. #

12/09/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗵
𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂

Newly elected Campus Student Body Organization (CSBO) officers of the DMMMSU Open University System or DOUS took oath at the DOUS Multi-Purpose Hall last August 29, 2024.

Atty. Alan Hil Pajimola of DMMMSU Mid La Union Campus conducted the Oath-Taking Ceremony of the newly elected CSBO regional and provincial officers namely:
Joseph T. Padil Jr., BSBA-III (Chairperson)
Liel Louise A. Madraso, BSBA-III (Vice-Chairperson)
Rodefelle A, Ortega, BSBA-III ( Regional Secretary)
Ma Rina B. Cabrales, BSBA-II (Regional Treasurer)
Jeneylyn R. Saltiban, BEED-II (Regional Auditor)
Jomerson B. Celeste, BEED-II (Regional P.R.O.)
Cyndi Ivory E. Espinosa, BSBA-IV (Regional Business Manager).

With them were Provincial SBO Officers from the BSA:
Rizalyn CImatu, BSA-II (Governor)
Vincent Henry Acosta BSA-II (Vice-Governor)
Princess Godoy BSA-II (Secretary)
Prince Emmanuel Bautista BSA-II (Treasurer)
Lorenz Arman P. Ramos, BSA-I (Business Manager)
Jericho Lara Balaguer, BSA-II (Peace officer 1)
Edward C. Vilog, BSA-II (Peace officer 2).

The BEED Provincial officers who took oath were:
John Lloyd M. Sanchez, BEED-II (Governor)
Rogelio S. Milo Jr., BEED-II (Vice-Governor)
Raquel V. Alba, BEED-II (Secretary)
Venus T. Flora, BEED-II Treasurer)
Angelina L. Manzano, BEED-II (Business Manager)
Jenny Rose Cariaga, BEED-II (Peace officer 1)
Reyna Savina D. Saltat, BEED-II (Peace officer 2)

Representing the BSBA students were the BSBA provincial officers:
Moneth Narvaez, BSBA-II (Governor)
Shania Pearl Francia, BSBA-IV (Vice-Governor)
Joverlyn Rasay, BSBA-III (Secretary)
Elearn Ezra Pang-ot, BSBA-IV (Treasurer)
Nikola Leomarie Taperla, BSBA-III (Business Manager)
Jesse Juniel Guillet, BSBA-III (Peace officer 1)
Mikhaela Regine Waña (Peace officer 2)

The oath-taking ceremony was an important event for them as they pledged to uphold their duties and responsibilities as the newly elected campus officers. It also symbolized a renewed dedication to integrity and excellence in school service, marking a promising step forward for the institution.

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