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21/06/2024

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞.🕊️

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Ms. Christine Ricafrente, a beloved daughter, student, and friend. Many people remember her as a kind and compassionate soul who brought light and joy to those around her.

Christine was a Junior High School Graduate and a Grade 11 student at Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc. She was also the former captain of the USI-BED Women's Futsal Team. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the entire school community.

In this difficult time, we offer our deepest condolences to the grieving family of Christine. Her candle may have gone out, but the memory of her light lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace, knowing that she is genuinely loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

For those who want to pay their respects and offer their condolences, her wake will be held at her family’s home in Magarao. Please join us in honoring Christine's memory and supporting her family in this time of loss.

With love and remembrance, let us pray for the eternal repose of her soul.

𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆.

05/10/2023

𝐔𝐒𝐈-𝐁𝐄𝐃 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥; 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

To honor St. Vincent de Paul’s ministry and legacy, students, faculty, and staff of the USI- Basic Education Department (BED) participated in a solemn and festive celebration as they observed one of the university’s patron saints’ Feast Day on September 27, 2023.

Anchored on the theme “St. Vincent de Paul, Model of Communion, Participation, and Mission,” the event formally began with a Eucharistic Celebration in the USI Auditorium. During the mass, personnel, students from Grades 5, 6, and 11, and visitors from partner communities were present. Concurrently, the rest of the BED students attended the mass virtually from their classrooms.

Following the mass, Kindergarten pupils offered visitors simple treats. Simultaneously, student representatives from Grades 4 to 12 stood outside the Auditorium, holding placards bearing their visitors' names, ready to es**rt them to their classrooms for socialization and a modest agape.

Each class prepared distinct programs and socialization activities for their visitors, intending to immerse them in the meaningful celebration of St. Vincent de Paul's Feast Day. He dedicated his life to aiding the less fortunate through active works of charity.

As a segment of the program, visitors participated in various interactive games and talent showcases curated by the students. Moreover, the classes hosted a catechesis activity, focusing on St. Vincent de Paul and his evangelizing mission to the poor. This was complemented by a humble salo-salo and a gift-giving session, where visitors received tokens of appreciation from the students.

Separately, students from Grades 1 to 3 enriched their celebration by watching videos about St. Vincent de Paul's life. This activity aimed to familiarize the younger students with the life and ministry of the Patron Saint, recognized as the Father of the Poor. Post viewing, class advisers facilitated a reflective activity for the students.

The celebration culminated with visitors wearing smiles of deep appreciation, moved by the students' sincere efforts to welcome them and embody the charitable mission of St. Vincent de Paul.

The USI community annually celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, commemorating the Patron Saint's life, works, and enduring legacy of serving God by aiding people in marginalized sectors of society.

📰: Jasmine Occiano
📸: Caitlin Aquino, Ashley Bien, Juan Calderon, Keira Antioquia, Princess Mercado

30/09/2023

𝐔𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘢 𝘓𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯! 𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘢 𝘌𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰!

Walking together on a journey of faith and devotion, students, faculty, alumni, and staff of Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc. (USI) participated in this year's Traslacion Procession in Naga City on Friday, September 8. The event coincided with the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Students from Grades 10 and 12 of the USI Basic Education Department (BED), along with the Student Central Council (SCC), faculty, non-teaching staff, the Higher Education Department (HED), and alumni, represented the unified USI Community during the procession. They joined other schools from the Bicol Region in expressing their collective devotion.

The Vincentians gathered at the USI Paranymphus at 11 a.m. and then proceeded to walk from Jacob St. to Naga Central Road, finally arriving at Peñafrancia Avenue. There, they attended a Paraliturgy presided over by Rev. Michael Angelo Escriba at the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine.

The Traslacion Procession commenced at 1 p.m., with devotees initiating the procession from the Peñafrancia Parish to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

The Solemn Transfer of the blessed image of Ina was accompanied by music from the USI Symphonic Band, which performed various Marian songs. One of the highlighted songs was "Himno a Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia."

Alixes Dianne Dato, a band member, commented, "It has been our annual tradition to express our devotion to Ina through music. We usually play Marian songs at Gate 4 of the university while different schools and devotees join the procession. This is the second year that the Peñafrancia Shrine has invited us to guide Ina from the Peñafrancia Shrine to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral during the Traslacion."

The Traslacion Procession marked the onset of the Peñafrancia Festival and the 9-day Novena Mass in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Marian Patroness of the Bicol Region.

This year's Peñafrancia Festival is themed "Journeying with Ina in Deepening Our Relationship with God in These Challenging Times." The theme for El Divino Rostro is "A Renewed Church Journeying with Christ, Through Christ, and in Christ."

In his message, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres, Most Rev. Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD DD, emphasized that this year's celebration is about truly journeying with Ina.

📰: Ancella Rosanes
📷: USI Student Central Council, USI Principal’s Office, USI Symphonic Band, Archdiocese of Caceres

22/09/2023

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒!

To those who signed up for the online application for the recruitment of The Isabelina, please be guided by the following guidelines on the 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 from 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.

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Best of luck, applicants! 🔰

04/09/2023

𝐔𝐒𝐈-𝐒𝐂𝐂 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 ‘𝟐𝟑

The Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc.-Student Central Council (USI-SCC) spearheaded this year's Students’ Club Fair and General Acquaintance Party, entitled "COLLIDE-oscope," with the theme "Channeling Harmony and Camaraderie Through a Kaleidoscope of Colors," on August 25 at the Paranymphus.

Students engaged in various activities hosted by academic and religious clubs at their respective booths during the Students' Club Fair. The purpose was to assist them in exploring clubs they might be interested in joining. Subsequently, a club listing was conducted to prepare for the club reorganization activity scheduled for September.

The General Acquaintance Party initiated with registration, followed by the Kumustahan segment—an avenue encouraging students to share their excitement and enthusiasm for the forthcoming event. An icebreaker activity titled "Obey the Command" was next, aimed at engaging students early on.

Subsequently, participants took part in interactive games, such as "Guess the Song" and "Riff-off Battle," organized by the Student Central Council (SCC). These games accentuated the students' competitive spirit and eagerness to represent their respective batches.

Talent showcases from the Basic Education Department (BED) amplified the event's energy, featuring live performances in singing, dancing, and spoken-word poetry.

Following the lively interludes, the audience was entertained by band performances from La Lumiere, Fizgig, and Eros during the Harana session. A variety of food stalls and a Photo Booth were also present for the students' enjoyment.

The program culminated in its most anticipated segment: an open dance floor where students freely expressed their jubilance. The celebration concluded on a high note, leaving participants with cherished memories.

📰: Jasmine Occiano, Fatima Gases
📸: Keira Antioquia, Andrea Azaña

04/09/2023

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐚, 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨

𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘢 𝘓𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯! 𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘢 𝘌𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰! 𝘝𝘪𝘷𝘢!

With hearts filled with faith and devotion, the students, faculty, and staff of Universidad de Santa Isabel celebrated the "Pagsungko ni Ina asin Divino Rostro" on August 22, 2023, at the USI Winding Stairs. All the way from Metropolitan Naga Cathedral, the sacred images of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and Divino Rostro were greeted with warmth and joy, symbolizing the deep and soulful love of the USI Community for Ina.

Rev. Fr. Roy Raña presided over the Liturgical Reception, followed by performances from the USI Glee Club, USI Dance Troupe, and Vincentian Performing Arts Company in honor of the Patroness of Bicolandia.

Subsequently, Isabelinas and Isabelinos formed a procession to honor Our Lady of Peñafrancia and Divino Rostro in the USI Paranymphus. With raised white handkerchiefs, the USI Community looked to the Mother adorned in golden hues and to the image of her merciful Son.

Afterwards, a Solemn Vigil was held at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel, attended by students from the Basic Education Department, where they sat in silence and prayer. In the afternoon, a Eucharistic Celebration at the USI Auditorium formally concluded the event before Ina was es**rted back to the Metropolitan Naga Cathedral.

The "Pagsungko ni Ina asin Divino Rostro" was a momentous gathering that united the USI Community in faith. With the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, may their unending love and devotion inspire them to become active partakers in the mission of the Church.

📰: Atheena Gwen Jimenez
📸: Ashley Zoie Bien

28/08/2023

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐒! 📢

Prepare to delve into the artistry of campus journalism on the Vincentian ExPRESS 2023! Hop in with us as we provoke human minds and uphold social change. 💡

The Isabelina, the official student publication of the Basic Education Department of Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc., is now in search of its staffers for the Academic Year 2023-2024! 👥

Embrace the pivotal role of journalism in fostering a functioning democracy by taking the challenge as seekers and defenders of campus truth and beyond. ⚖️

🔰 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 🔰
News Writer
Opinion Writer
Editorial Writer
Feature Writer
Sports Writer
Science and Technology Writer
Copyreader
Photojournalist
Editorial Cartoonist
Layout Artist
Digital Artist
Radio Broadcaster

If you wish to embark on a steadfast JOURNey and be part of The Isabelina, you may register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/mr2nfkk6

The 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 runs from 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, for Grades 5 to 12 students only. Date, place, and time for the examination will be announced.

Caption by Jasmine Faith Occiano
Pubmat by Ashley Zoie Bien

24/08/2023

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 🎶
- Kaleidoscope World by Francis Magalona

Vincentians, are you ready to immerse yourselves in a vibrant celebration of diversity, unity, and friendship? 🌈

Come along as we venture into the wonderful world of 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙄𝘿𝙀-𝙊𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙋𝙀: 𝘽.𝙀.𝘿. 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. Prepare to be mesmerized by a kaleidoscope of colors as we channel harmony and camaraderie to nurture strong and meaningful bonds with one another. 🤩

Join us this coming Friday, August 25, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the USI Paranymphus for an unforgettable night filled with exciting activities, live performances, and vibrant hues. ✨

You may refer to the color palette below for your attire or you may wear any color of your preference as long as it is compliant to the University’s dress code. 🎨

Poster and Caption by: Student Central Council S/Y 2023-2034

13/08/2023

USI-BED Kicks off S/Y 2023-24

Fueled with enthusiasm for the new school year, students from the Basic Education Department (BED) engaged in the vibrant first week of the Opening of Classes activity, dubbed "TALUBO," with the theme, "Paglinang sa Punla ng Kahusayan at Pagkakaisa," from August 7 to 11 at the Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc. (USI).

Students met their respective classmates and class advisers on the first day as they immersed themselves in classroom visits and interactions. They also received an orientation on the basic classroom policies and the important dates to remember for the month of August.

The second day began with a flag ceremony, followed by the presentation of the Student Central Council officers, who delivered an animated dance to brighten the mood of the students.

The Filipino Area subsequently led the official launching of Buwan ng Wika, providing students with a brief peek and introduction to the month-long annual celebration. It ended with an enthusiastic dance presentation from the Junior Dance Troupe.

Throughout the second day, students also immersed themselves in campus tours between their class orientations with the help of the USI Guides, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the different corners and spaces within the campus.

Moreover, the BED community united in prayer and reflection through the annually celebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit, finding inspiration and empowerment for the new School Year.

The BED students concluded the week on a bright note as they gathered for an interactive acquaintance party with their respective classes. This gathering allowed them to celebrate new friendships and kickstart the year by creating meaningful memories.

📰: Jasmine Occiano
📸: Sofia Abas, Dianne Dato, Gabrielle Portuguez, Venice Agawa, Grace Pitogo, Erica Fernandez

13/08/2023

The Isabelina concludes two-week-long Summer Journalism Bootcamp

The Isabelina, the official student publication of Universidad de Sta. Isabel - Basic Education Department (USI-BED), concluded its two-week Summer Journalism Bootcamp on July 21, 2023, in the USI Audio Visual Room-A. The bootcamp's purpose was to hone the journalistic skills of Vincentian students through journalism lectures and writing workshops.

"I proposed the journalism bootcamp to truly enhance the skills of Isabelina writers and also, those who aspire to join our publication,” said Jerald Bermas, the moderator of The Isabelina.

Forty-six BED students registered for the bootcamp, including both The Isabelina members and aspiring campus journalists.

Atheena Jimenez, a member of The Isabelina, joined the camp to "enhance her skills in journalism" and "hone her skills in communication."

"The speakers equipped me with essential and vital skills that a journalist must possess," Jimenez expressed.

The invited speakers for the bootcamp were experts in different fields of journalism, including news writing, feature writing, editorial and opinion writing, and sports writing.

"The number one thing I considered was their qualifications," Bermas stated when asked about his process of choosing the speakers for the camp. "Most of them are truly experts in their field. Mga EIC sila—national and regional winners, as well," Bermas added.

After the news writing workshop on the second and third day, the next two days emphasized feature writing. Speaker John Michael Laniog led this segment, discussing the anatomy of a feature article and how to gather and fact-check information for your feature.

The students were given different topics to test and refine their feature writing abilities.

The bootcamp continued on July 17, Monday, with a lecture on sports writing led by Engr. Felimon L. Gozun, Jr., who enlightened the students on how to become proficient and effective sports writers. He explained the parts of a sports news article and the different terminologies used in sports writing.

The following day, students wrote their own sports articles after watching a video replay of a badminton match, to test their learnings and sharpen their sports writing skills.

On July 19, Bermas served as a speaker, again, to deliver a lecture on editorial writing. He discussed the dos and don'ts of writing an editorial article and guided the students in writing their own editorials.

The next day, Bermas reviewed each article and provided feedback to enhance their editorials. This was followed by a discussion and workshop on opinion writing, wherein the students' convictions in their opinions were challenged and developed.

The bootcamp concluded on July 21, 2023, with the awarding of certificates and recognitions to the best campus journalists in each field.

The Summer Journalism Bootcamp served as an avenue for The Isabelina publication to scout potential members and continue nurturing the excellence of young Vincentian journalists.

📰: Ashley Zoie Bien

02/08/2023

𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗷𝗼, 𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗦𝗡𝗛𝗦

[𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘕𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯: 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯]

Mariing kinukondena ng mga Pansekundaryang Pahayagang Pangkampus sa Lungsod Naga ang pagpaslang kay Roselle Bandojo, mag-aaral ng Camarines Sur National High School (CSNHS) na tutungtong na sana sa ika-12 baitang sa darating na panuruang taon 2023-2024. Noong ika-28 ng Hunyo, 2023 sa Brgy. Liboton, Naga City natagpuang walang buhay si Roselle anim na araw matapos siyang maideklarang nawawala.

Ang kaniyang katawan ay nakitang nakapulupot sa isang kumot at itinapon sa isang bakanteng lote malapit sa CSNHS Liboton Annex Campus bandang alas-3 ng hapon. Buhat nito, ipinahayag ng mga residente ng Lungsod ang isyu kaugnay sa kakulangan ng seguridad, espesipiko sa kawalan ng mga poste ng ilaw at security cameras lalo pa ang naturang lugar ng krimen ay malapit lamang sa mga institusyong pangkomersiyal at mga paaralan.

Isa lamang si Roselle sa mga biktima ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan at mga bata sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur. Siya ang pinakahuling naitala sa mahabang linya ng kaso ng karahasan dito. Samantala, halos isang taon na ang nakalipas, isa ring mag-aaral na magtatapos sana ng senior high school ang natagpuan sa kalapit na munisipalidad ng Lungsod ang pinagkaitan ng karapatang mabuhay dulot ng karahasan sa kababaihan.

Bilang mga mamamahayag pangkampus at kapuwa mag-aaral, kami ay nanlumo at naalarma sa lumalaking bilang ng kababaihang nawalan ng buhay sa kamay ng mga salaring walang pakialam sa kung anong maaaring maidulot ng kanilang hindi makataong aksiyon. Ipinahahayag din namin ang pagkadismaya at pagkabigo sa katotohanang maaari sanang maiwasan ang ganitong karumal-dumal na krimen kung nabigyan nang maayos na seguridad sa nasabing lugar ng insidente. Ang kawalan ng maayos na ilaw at security cameras ay nagpadali sa mga suspek upang maisakatuparan ang krimen.

Sa pamamagitan ng isang panalangin at sama-samang boses, kami ay nakikiusap sa mga awtoridad na pabilisin ang pagkilos at pagsagawa ng angkop na proseso upang mapanagot ang sinumang responsable sa krimeng ito. Sa gabay ng tuntunin ng kautusang-bayan, nawa’y tuparin ng mga alagad ng batas ang kanilang pangako na walang puwang sa Lungsod ng Naga ang ganitong brutal na gawain.

Higit pa rito, nakikiusap kami sa mga lokal na pahayagan na magsagawa ng mahigpit na pag-iingat sa pagpapakalat at pag-ulat ng mga sensitibong detalye ng trahedya tanda ng paggalang sa pamilya ni Roselle. Bilang mga propesyonal sa larang ng pagbabalita, nawa’y mapaalalahanan sila na ang alituntunin sa etikal na pamamahayag ay dapat na mauna at mas mahalaga kaysa pangangalap lamang ng bilang ng mga reaksiyon sa social media. Karagdagan, hinihikayat namin ang pangkalahatang publiko na maging maingat at sensitibo sa kanilang mga salita bilang respeto sa pagluluksa ng naiwang pamilya.

Higit sa lahat, nananawagan kami sa lahat na idirekta ang sisi at pagkadismaya hindi sa biktima kundi sa gumawa ng kasalanan at sa sistemang nagbigay-daan upang maisakatuparan ang masahol na aksiyon. Ang oras paglabas at ang pananamit ng biktima ay hindi lisensya upang gumawa ng karahasan. Walang sinuman ang karapat-dapat na mabuhay sa takot na ang kanilang buhay ay maaaring ang makitilanumang oras.

Isa ang kaso ni Roselle sa maraming trahedya na nangyari sa lungsod at iba pang lalawigan, ngunit ang mga babalang ito ay hindi na sana dapat pang isulat. Bilang isang komunidad,magsama-sama tayo at tumindig laban sa isang salaysay na ang mga biktima ang dapat sisihin. Sa pamilya at mga kaibigan ni Roselle, nawa’y makatagpo kayo ng ginhawa sa katotohanang marami pang iba ang tumatayo kasama niyo sa laban ng paghahanap ng hustisya para sa inyong minamahal.

Sumasang-ayon ang aming hanay sa pagkabahala ng mga residente sa lugar ng krimen buhat ng kakulangan ng mga street lights at security cameras malapit sa CSNHS Liboton Annex, kung saan natagpuan ang bangkay ni Roselle. Ang kakulangan ng pa-ilaw at surveillance measures sa isang lugar na kinaroroonan ng mga paaralan at komersyal na establisyimento ay nagbabanta ng panganib para sa kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral at ng publiko. Nananawagan kami sa mga awtoridad at mga kaugnay na kagawaran na aksiyonan ang mga suliraning ito nang mapigilan ang pagkakaroon ng magkatulad na trahedya sa hinaharap.

Sa paghahanap ng hustisya para kay Roselle Bandojo, nakikiusap kami sa mga awtoridad na maging mabusisi at makatotohanan sa imbestigasyon ng kaniyang pagkasawi. Hinihimok namin sila na gawin ang lahat sa abot ng kanilang makakaya upang alamin ang pagkakakilanlan ng mga salarin nang sa gayon ay mapanagot sila sa kamay ng batas.

Bilang mga pahayagang pangkampus, aming katungkulan na gamitin ang aming boses at plataporma upang mabigyan ng atensiyon ang trahedyang ito at makapagtaguyod ng makabuluhang pagbabago para sa kaligtasan ng aming kapuwa mag-aaral at kasapi ng pamayanan. Bubuhayin namin ang alaala ni Roselle sa pamamagitan ng pagsisikap para sa isang mas ligtas at payapang lipunan.

Nawa’y maging isang panawagan at mitsa ang trahedyang ito para sa lahat – na pahalagahan ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng bawat isa sa ating komunidad at magkaisa nang sa gayon ay hindi na maulit ang ganitong masalimuot na pangyayari.

Sa paglilingkod sa kabataan,

The PANTOGRAPH x MALAYA
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The Green and Gold

15/07/2023

Summer Journalism Bootcamp ‘23 welcomes Young Vincentian Writers

Campus Journalism is alive.

Armed with high ambitions of excelling in campus journalism, members of The Isabelina, the official student publication of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga, Inc.-Basic Education Department (USI-BED), along with aspiring campus journalists from the same department, attended the first three days of the Summer Journalism Bootcamp 2023, held last July 10-12 at the USI Audio Visual Room-A.

The ongoing bootcamp aims to enhance the students' journalistic skills and cultivate a pool of competent writers ready for the challenges of campus journalism.

"Personally, as a campus journalist [and] a member of The Isabelina, I am not very confident in the way I write, so that's the main reason why I attended the bootcamp: to improve and learn more about writing...," Gabrielle Portuguez, one of the bootcamp participants said.

The bootcamp kicked off with a talk by Jerald Bermas, The Isabelina's moderator, on Resilient Journalism in the Digital Age during the first three days.

As part of the opening activity, Bermas challenged the participants' understanding of new trends in journalism by dividing them into groups of five to create their own podcasts and chat stories.

The following two days of the bootcamp were dedicated to refining the students' news writing skills, with speaker Jerome Orejuela leading a discussion focused on rules and structure in writing news articles.

Following Orejuela's talk, a workshop commenced to encourage the students to write their own news articles, applying its key fundamental principles and elements.

"The bootcamp was fun because the speakers were not dull; they joked around to help us feel comfortable and relaxed. At the same time, there was this pressure whenever they asked us to do activities, but that's okay because it's part of the training. After all, if we were to compete in a competition, there would be limited time; so that's part of the training," Portuguez added.

With 46 registered participants, the ongoing bootcamp aims to engage more members in the publication and continue its legacy of stimulating human minds and advocating for social change.

📰: Jasmine Occiano

09/07/2023

The 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏 2023 is here! 📰🖋️

Gear up, Vincentian Journalists! Tomorrow, July 10, marks the onset of this year’s Summer Journalism Bootcamp. Expect to engage in a whole lot of new experiences as we hone our journalistic skills, build a network of excellent writers, and excel in the field of journalism.

For an organized and smooth flow throughout the event, please take note of the key reminders below.

The Bootcamp begins at 8:00 in the morning. See you there! 👋🏻

Caption by Jasmine Occiano
Pubmat by Ashley Zoie Bien

13/05/2023

𝗕𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 2023 | 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Here are the STANDINGS of the competing houses in the different events during the SIGHTS AND SOUNDS competition last April 29, 2023. Also included are the house standings for the CHEER DANCE COMPETITION, FUTSAL, and KICK BASEBALL.

Please stay tuned for further announcements regarding the schedule of the awarding of winners for this year’s BED Intramurals.

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17/04/2023

𝗕𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 2023 | 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧

Here are the STANDINGS of the competing houses PER EVENT conducted last April 11 to 15, 2023.

The standings per event were tallied based on the scores garnered from the houses’ rankings after every game.

Please be advised that the list of individual events with house standings remains partial until all events for the BED Intramurals are done.

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15/04/2023

𝗕𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 2023 | 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦

Here are the PARTIAL OVERALL STANDINGS of the competing houses for the Elementary and High School Categories as of April 15, 2023, 5:00 PM.

For the Elementary Category, the Gryffindor maintains their lead in the overall standings with a score of 345 points, followed by the Ravenclaw with a score of 315 points, and the Slytherin with a score of 290 points.

For the High School Category, the Hufflepuff secures a comfortable lead in the standings with an initial score of 500 points, followed by the Ravenclaw with 450. The Slytherin comes third with a score of 445 points, then the Gryffindor with a score of 430 points.

Please be advised that the current standings remain partial. They may change depending on the scores accumulated of every house after all events for the BED Intramurals have transpired.

14/04/2023

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Here is the UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the Day 3 of BED Intramurals 2023.

Please be advised of possible changes in the game matches and schedule.

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14/04/2023

𝗕𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 2023 | 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦

Here are the PARTIAL OVERALL STANDINGS of the competing houses for the Elementary and High School Categories as of April 14, 2023, 5:00 PM.

For the Elementary Category, dominating over is the Gryffindor House with an initial score of 200, followed by the Slytherin with 190 points, and the Ravenclaw having their own share of 185 points.

For the High School Category, the Slytherin House currently takes over the lead with an initial score of 290 points, followed by the Hufflepuff in a spitting distance with a score of 285 points. The Gryffindor comes third with an initial score of 270 points, then the Ravenclaw with 240 points.

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14/04/2023

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Vincentians started off the B.E.D. Intramurals 2023 inspired by the Harry Potter Series last April 11, 2023. The Houses of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw filled the school's premises with brimming energy and roaring enthusiasm as they expressed their support and excitement for their teams. Students exemplified Vincentian excellence and grit as they eagerly represented their houses in individual and team competitions, namely, Basketball, Volleyball, Board Games, and Mural Painting.

📷: Hannah Aslor, Anne Santor, Keira Antioquia, Deanna Francesca Abellano, Joacquin Villones

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13/04/2023

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Brace yourselves for a battle of skills, talents, and discipline during the highly anticipated B.E.D. Intramurals 2023. 🔰

Pubmat by: Ashley Zoie Bien

13/04/2023

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Here is the UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the BED Intramurals 2023.

Please be guided accordingly by the changes in the schedule of your respective events subsequent to the unfortunate delays following the suspension of classes due to the Tropical Depression .

Please be advised that game matches and schedule might change due to the weather condition.

10/04/2023

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Here is the schedule of events for the BED Intramurals 2023. Please be guided accordingly by the given schedule for the game matches of your respective events.

Keep posted for updates and match-up schedules only here on The Isabelina official page.

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With more than 15 entries, watch one of this year's Oratorical Competition Finalists, Jasmine Faith O. Occiano, Grade 10-Humility Student, as she delivers the oratorical piece written by Sir Jerald Bermas.

ATTENTION, VINCENTIANS! Prepare your books and pajamas because this November 24, we will be having our most-anticipated Pajama Reading Day! This activity is open for K-12 students.

READ| The English and Reading Area released the guidelines for the Smart Talking Competition. Interested in joining? Register here: https://forms.gle/UNwWrHeRMnQA3Y4V7

READ| The English and Reading Area released the guidelines for the Audio-Storytelling Competition. Interested in joining? Register here: https://forms.gle/g7DDJemKnsvYujJW6. You may choose from this list of Philippine Literature written in English: https://www.philippineliterature.com/category/short-stories/.

Food and Beverage Photo Essay Contest's Criteria for Judging

READ| The Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Area released the Food and Beverages Photo Essay Contest's Criteria for Judging.

Food and Beverage Photo Essay Contest

READ| The Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Area released the Food and Beverages Photo Essay Contest Guidelines.

READ| The English and Reading Area released the guidelines on E-Chain Story Writing Challenge, one of the first asynchronous and synchronous activities that will run from November 8 and end on November 12. Students who are interested to join should register on this link, https://forms.gle/VMdP2dfUjYtcxqKk8.