The BISCAST Collegian

01/09/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞| The BISCAST Pavilion is available for evacuees who are affected by the flooding near the area. This is not exclusive for ASTeans. Residents may also evacuate especially those in alarming conditions.

Stay safe.

01/09/2024

We are waiting for more brave and dedicated individuals.

With that, The Collegian 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒅 until 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓 to give our aspiring student journalists more time to accomplish their applications.

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01/09/2024

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡| Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

Legacion's decision was based on PAG-ASA Weather Advisory No. 2 which predicts heavy to intense rainfall (100-200mm) over Camarines Sur .

30/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪| Exit conference for the initial CHED visit for BISCAST's journey to SEAUTECH.

Photos by
Lourian Ondivilla and Leian Faith Naval

30/08/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗧𝗩 | 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛

The institution, characterized by its commitment to camaraderie, inclusivity, and technological advancement seeks to develop future leaders poised to make a substantial impact on society.

29/08/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗢𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛: 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

As part of the Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) final stretch towards becoming the Southeast Asian University of Technology (SEAUTECH), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region V validators, headed by Atty. Septon A. De La Cruz, started the evaluation of facilities, policies, and programs, Thursday, August 29, 2024.

‘𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞’

In his welcome remarks, School President Dr. Alex H. Navarroza started his speech with optimism and expressed his gratitude to the Commission on Higher Education for all the support on planning and grants.

“We are building an edifice of lasting impacts for the communities we serve, together [on] our way to become a full-fledged university. This has been a long and tedious journey for all of us. Throughout this journey, the support of CHED is never ending…Not to mention the highest contribution, [through] encouraging us and facilitating our request… completing almost 20 million of our laboratory equipment.” Dr. Navarroza said.

Dr. Navarroza further emphasized the essence of such activity and his aspirations to this two-day universityhood validation.

“Your visit is crucial in validating our readiness to embrace this new chapter. We are both honored and excited to share with you the strides we have made, admitting the rigorous standards that would grant us– our long awaited university status. We hope to showcase the dedication of our faculty and staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the facilities and infrastructure that we have developed to support our academic programs” the president underscored.

‘𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬’

He also shared that the institution is excited to showcase keen efforts on key result areas such as (1) quality and relevance of instruction, (2) research capability and output, (3) services to the community, and (4) management of resources, which are the bases of the evaluation.

The pioneered and community-led Values Revitalization Program (VRP) of the institution was also shared by the President as one that is “in line on the endeavors of fostering an environment that learning, research, and technological advancement–that is globally-competitive [occurs]”.

To recall, VRP is a collective effort of the community to infuse values and norm policies towards excellence. For the month of August, VRP is focusing on the value of discipline. This, according to him, was manifested by the institution on its commitment to meeting quality assurance standards on all functions as state-run academic institutions and by ‘making big steps’ on its continuous policy review.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Dr. Navarroza acknowledged the challenge of sustaining practices regardless of what this validation may result.

“As we undergo the validation process, we remain mindful of the great responsibility that grats in achieving university status. We are eager not just to achieve this great milestone but also to stay true to our mission– to continue innovating, to expound our research capabilities, and to become the global leader in applied science and technology education” he shared.

He also shared what it would be like if the institution achieved its university status.

“If we become a full-fledged university, many doors of opportunity will knock before our eyes. For our students, for their own personal and professional development, exposure to global economic perspectives, and support on work for international job opportunities.”, he said.

𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

Meanwhile, CHED Regional Director V Atty. Septon A. De La Cruz, recalled the law that heads the conversion of BISCAST to SEAUTECH via R.A. 11585 and its section 19, as thrust on conducting the event. Guided by the CHED-Memorandum Order 46, s.2012 or the Policy-Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance in Philippine Higher Education through an Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based QA, he cleared that this is just an initial visit.

“Initial visit pa lang po ang ginagawa ng aming team. Sometime in 2021, BISCAST was already visited by a composite team. They have issued a finding, and from time-to-time ito po ang kino-comply po na’tin sa Commission on Higher Education. Not only that, this is also the status quo report being reported by our president by the school to attend the Committee on Higher Technical Education in the House of Representatives.”

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

He also shared his expectations for the two-day event.

“First, BISCAST has complied with all the requirements among its 37 programs. Diyan pa lang mapapadali na ang initial evaluation until tomorrow…But the issuance of Certificate of Program Compliance (COPCs) doesn’t mean okay na. Remember, some of these are issued in 2020, 2021, and 2022. And of course, with the issuance of COPC, we are able to sustain the standards starting from what we have approved then.”

According to Atty. De La Cruz, results of this evaluation will be forwarded to the CHED, Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and Governance (OIQAG) who has the final say if the school complies with the required standards.

The CHED regional director also shared that laboratories are being monitored.

“[Another one na titingnan natin], again, from the time the BISCAST was converted into university by virtue of the law, the progress report on compliance on the laboratory requirements. We’re so happy to receive the update from the president, that as of today, ay mataas na, hindi man maka-two percent ay mataas na, ang compliance natin sa laboratories” Atty. De La Cruz underscored.

He also cleared their intentions on this evaluation.

“Itung initial evaluation ay hindi para maghanap kami nung mali, we are here to give our assistance to BISCAST because we would like BISCAST to become a university. Nandito kami ngayon para kayo makipagtulungan sa amin para mapaayos natin ang ipapadala natin for final review”

Joining Atty. Septon A. De La Cruz are Chief Education Program Specialist Rachel D. Casimero, Supervising Education Program Specialist Engr. Janet N. Naag, Education Supervisors II Dr. Micahel B. Mallari, Dr. Geronimo A. Buenavente, Dr. Michael B. Bibon, Dr. Rose Marie A. Arao, Dr. Jean Paullete S. Go, Ma. Sharie A. Bailon, and Dr. Karen I. Iniego.

The first day of accreditation was a mixture of the institution’s talents as the Philippine National Anthem was sung by Blessie Mae A. Abagat, a triple gold and double silver medalist of the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2024. It was ended by a creative closing remarks of Dr. Jake M. Laguador, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, as he delivers his originally-written poem.

The validation process will last until tomorrow, as the results are expected to be out.

Words by Allen Marc De Jesus with Reports from Jemuel Collantes
Photos by AJ Fagela and Joshua Guevarra

29/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳

As part of BISCAST's efforts to transition to Southeast Asian University of Technology(SEAUTECH), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) headed by Atty. Septon A. De La Cruz, CHED ROV Regional Director, together with 9 technical staff commences the validation process. The team was welcomed by the college officials, deans, program chairs, faculty members, non-teaching personnel, and student representatives. A lively performance of selected students greeted CHED officials as they entered the campus.

Photo by AJ Fagela

29/08/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) has shifted the class mode this morning, August 29, due to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) visit.

Meanwhile, synchronous classes will continue in the afternoon, except for classes which professors are program chairpersons.

28/08/2024

𝗦𝗡𝗧𝗩 | 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼

Sagana sa kasanayan, kaalaman, at kahusayan ang pagbubukas ng klase ngayong unang semestre.

27/08/2024

𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!

As you venture the JOURNey and aspire to be a campus journalist, take note of these following important dates in order to step up in the game:

•𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑: 𝐴𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡 21- 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 1
•𝐵𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ 1 𝑆𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔: 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 6
•𝐵𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ 2 𝑆𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔: 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 7
•𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑠: 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 12

For those of you who prefer submitting your applications in-person, there are available printed copies of the application form in The Collegian Office. Pay a visit and get a copy.

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27/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻

As the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) accreditation approaches, Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) is on its full blast of making sure that all things are placed. Part of which the community-lead clean-up initiative on Tuesday, August 27.

Guided by the Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) directive, "Lugar mo, Linig Mo" and "Tungod mo, Linig Mo", students and office staff had an hour of break from their usual classes and transaction, as they clean their respective areas.

Photos by Leian Faith Naval

26/08/2024

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!!!

On this day, we commemorate the bravery and sacrifices of our national heroes who fought for our freedom and shaped our nation with their courage and selflessness.

Under the Act No. 3827, the National Heroes Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of August and was declared as official national holiday passed by the Philippine Legislature on October 28, 1931.

In 2007, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act No. 9492, moving the National Heroes Day to the last Monday of August to promote long weekends for citizens and engage with domestic tourism in line with administration’s Holiday Economics Program.

Despite these changes, let’s honor our heroes everyday by upholding the values they fought for and continue to fight for our country’s rights and freedom.

Our heroes’ legacy inspires every ASTeans to strive for a better tomorrow.

Salute to our Heroes!!

Words by Matthew Armendi
Layout by Karen Joy Habana

21/08/2024

𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 | 𝗜𝗸𝗮-𝟰𝟭 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗼

Alinsunod sa Republic Act No. 9256, itinakda ang Agosto 21 bilang Ninoy Aquino Day bilang paggunita sa anibersaryo ng pagkakapaslang kay dating Senador Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Ang pagpaslang sa kanya noong Agosto 21, 1983 ay nagsilbing daan para sa People Power Revolution sa EDSA, na nagpabagsak sa diktaduryang rehimen ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Kilala rin siya sa kaniyang mga katagang "The Filipinos are worth dying for." Alalahanin natin siya sa kanyang mga kontribusyon sa bansa, kabilang ang kanyang pagiging makabayan at katapangan sa pagpapalaya ng ating bayan laban sa diktadurya.

Gayunpaman, bilang pagtalima sa Proclamation No. 665 series ng 2024 ng Palasyo ng Malacañang, mangyaring maabisuhan ang publiko na inilipat ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Ninoy Aquino mula Agosto 21 hanggang Agosto 23, 2024, Biyernes.

Sa panulat ni Ricky Siazon
Layout ni Van Alexia Sacabon

20/08/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀!

Are you a game master? Bring out your survival skills and be ready to face the challenge as The Collegian seeks for your courage and commitment to serve the purpose of journalism.

You know what, Arisu? We would be thrilled if you challenge yourself to discover your wit and emerge victorious.

If you possess the resilience and strategic mind, then play the game and be a Warrior of Truth and a Catalyst of Change.

Borderland is in search of fearless and bright souls.

Calling all aspiring student journalists:

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀

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Words by Ricky Siazon

19/08/2024

Nagueños honor JMR's legacy

In commemoration of Jesse M. Robredo's 12th death anniversary, Nagueños joined the programs and pre-screening of the movie-documentary 'And so it Begins' at SM Cinema on August 18th.

The whole-day program with the theme "Ika-dose ni Jesse-Legasiyang Robredo: Pangarugan, Ipadagos, Isabuhay," kickstarted with a fun run, fun walk, fun ride, turtle race, BMX exhibition, and 200-meter dash.

In the afternoon, the pre-screening of the film took place. It was directed by Ramona S. Diaz, wherein, the film not only focuses on Leni's 2022 presidential campaign but also includes clips of people safeguarding the country's democracy— something Jesse committed to during his lifetime.

Before the pre-screening started, Atty. Leni Robredo, wife of the late JMR and former vice president, delivered a speech regarding the story of the movie.

"Sana ining sineng ini, marunduman nindo si gabos na pagal nindo saka mamati nindo na dae nasayang si gabos nindong pinagalan," Atty. Robredo said.

Recalling his life, Jesse rendered 21 years of clean public service: 19 of which was Naga City mayor and 2 years as Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) before he left his family.

MAGTIRIPON KITA | Iniimbitahan mi po gabos para sa premiere kan pelikulang “And So It Begins” alas 1:00 PM sa SM Cinema Naga. Ang pelikula na ini maheras manungod sa Pink Revolution ni dating VP Leni Robredo kan siya nagdalagan para presidente sa nakalihis na eleksyon.

Ang nasabing movie premiere parte kan selebrasyon kan ika-doseng taon kang Jesse Robredo Day.

Kita-kits!



—

An Ika-12 ni Jesse inorganisa kan Naguenyou, sarong organisasyon na pinangengenotan nin kajovenan, kaibahan an Pilion An Naga asin Naga City Youth Officials.

15/08/2024

"𝙄𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄'𝙢 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙?" - 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘂

They're coming!

There's no way the cards will be kept from the truth.

Go gear up with your SPADES and get your ACE in every challenges that The Collegian will bestow.
There will be games to be played, and KINGS and QUEENS to serve as the JACKS of truth and honesty gamble their card.

"𝙃𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩" - 𝗡𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶

Welcome, Players.
The Game will commence shortly....

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15/08/2024

𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗢| 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 (𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Itinampok ng bawat asteanong organisasyon ang kanilang mga produkto, obra maestra at imbensyon na nagpamalas ng kanilang husay sa iba't ibang larangan.

15/08/2024

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘄 | 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗲𝗺 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳

A new wave of Spartan freshmen are gathering at the Student Pavilion today, August 15, 2024, to officially start the OrSem for the 2024-2025 school year.

VPAA Dr. Jake M. Laguador welcomed the freshmen on behalf of the college president, Dr. Navarozza. He wished that all of the students will continue to cooperate and help each other throughout their college journey. "We at Biscast are committed to ensure quality education....promise us you will do your best to excel in your academic journey," he added.

In addition, freshmen Spartans are introduced to the rich history, the mission, and vision of the college as it continues its journey to University hood.

14/08/2024

𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗢 𝗜 𝗞𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗦

Nasulit mo na ba ang iyong bakasyon at handa na sa panibagong leksyon?

Halina't samahan ang ating Kule Bestie na si Camille na kumustahin ang mga nagbabalik eskwelang asteano at mga academic freshies ngayong balik eskwela.





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14/08/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗦𝗖, 𝗦𝗗𝗦 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 '𝟮𝟰

ASTeans flocked the student pavilion as the BISCAST - Supreme Student Council (SSC), in collaboration with the Student Development Services (SDS), conducted this year’s Campus Organizations Recruitment Day (CORD) on August 13.

The event featured 26 campus organizations, each creatively showcasing their fields of interest through interactive booths.

Activity Chairperson and BTVTED Representative Rose Angeline A. Macahilas highlighted that the main purpose of CORD aside from recruitment is to showcase the talents and skills of students and the diverse community culture present in BISCAST.

With the theme “Fostering the Essence of the Diverse Culture of the ASTean Community,” the program commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the SDS Director, Engr. Antonio Ricardo T. Ayen.

Subsequently, the Student Affairs Moderator, Michelle Micah C. Prado, through her spokesperson, formally welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of joining campus organizations.

“Today is a chance for you to explore a wide of organizations that can enrich your college experience and help you grow both academically and personally. Getting involved in an organization is a way to discover new interests, to exercise your passion, meet people, and develop skills that will benefit you throughout your life.”

SSC Vice President Carl Stiven Poja added, "Campus organizations are not just about extracurricular activities; they are about building connections, developing leadership skills, and making a positive impact in our community."

Despite limited preparation time, all participating organizations managed to exhibit their products, artworks, merchandise, and services to the BISCAST community.

Jenny J. Cea, President of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - BISCAST Student Chapter, shared that the College of Engineering’s baby organizations, such as mechanical, electrical, electronics, and civil engineering, collaborated to create an interactive booth highlighting various events in each program. Her organization decided to display tarpaulins, placards, and a mini-game involving ping pong balls while giving away candies to those who participated.

Meanwhile, the non-academic Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and Sorority - Delta Rho Chapter seized the opportunity to offer free ice cream to students at the same time introducing their organization.

“In the recruitment, more than 30 people want to attend the orientation... We're happy because we're able to bring joy to many students with the service we're currently offering which is the free ice cream and at the same time, we're getting the opportunity to explain to each student what Alpha Phi Omega is,” Randolph R. Cruz, the organization’s vice president said in local dialect.

Furthermore, a series of video presentations from the different campus organizations were played in the afternoon to recruit additional members as well as help the students decide which group to join.

Freshman education student Alma Marie V. Sales, who expressed interest in joining either Reboot Ph or the Red Cross, shared that the event opened her eyes to the wide range of campus organizations available, which benefit not only the school but also the surrounding community.

Before the program concluded, the SSC presented the following major awards: Cleanest Booth Award, Best Sales Award, Most Interactive Booth Award, Most informative and Creative Booth Award, and Friendliest Booth Award.

Words by Jess Marck Salazar
Photos by Joshua Guevarra, Leian Naval, and Micah Salutan

13/08/2024

𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧, 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆

Naging makulay ang unang araw ng pasukan ng mga ASTeano dahil sa mga programang inihanda ng Supreme Student Council (SSC) nitong Lunes, ika-12 ng Agosto.

Pinamagatang “Museo ng Kahusayan,” maraming mga aktibidad at pakulo ang inilatag ang organisayong upang maramdaman ng bawat ASTeano ang kanilang mainit na pagtanggap.

Umaga pa lamang ay dinagsa na ng mga ASTeano ang ikatlong yugto ng ASTean Salubong. Magiliw na nilahukan ng bawat mag-aaral, mapa-freshmen, transferee, or old students man ang iba’t-ibang segment ng ASTean Salubong.

Kinabiliban din ang mga disenyong damit ng mga piling estudyante na itinampok sa ‘Disenyong ASTeano’. Sabay-sabay naman na naki-indak ang lahat sa mga sikat na sayawin sa ‘Isayaw mo, ASTeano’. Dagdag pa rito ay pinilahan din ang limited gracing table at inabangan ang pa-raffle para sa lahat.

Bukod dito, kinaaliwan din ang pagsayaw ng dalawang bisitang mascot na si Buzz Lightyear at Bumblebee, na sinundan naman ng makapigil hiningang stunts ng ASTean Battalion at pag-indak ng Novellus sa sikat na awitin ng Bini na ‘Cherry on Top’.

Samantala, ayon sa freshmen students na sina Jasmin Quines at Ruvie Joy Joyosa, parehong Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE), naramdaman nila ang mainit na pagtanggap ng BISCAST dahil sa ganitong programa.

“Maganda po 'yong pag-welcome kasi very warm 'yong mga seniors na nag-organize po ng ASTean Salubong. Tapos nagkaroon po ng interaction talaga. 'Yon talaga 'yong parang mas nag-highlight ng event po, yung interaction between freshies and seniors po,” pagkukwento ni Jasmin Quines.

“Overall, magayon man po ang experience, and sana, all throughout the years [ng pag-aaral dito sa BISCAST] ay makahanap po sila ng rason upang mahalin ang pag-aaral dito sa BISCAST,” paglalahad naman ni Ruvie Joy Joyosa.

Bagaman hindi sila nagkaroon ng pagkakataong makiisa sa ‘Isayaw mo, ASTeano’ dahil sa layo ng kanilang puwesto, itinuturing pa rin nila itong highlight ng kaganapan sapagkat nakita raw nila rito ang ‘bond’ na nadadala ng pagsasayaw sa mga freshmen at old students.

Kinahapunan, isinagawa naman ng SSC ang Student Annual Assembly, kung saan inilatag at ipinaliwanag ng bawat kasapi ng organisasyon ang kanilang tungkulin at responsibilidad para sa sangkaestudyantehan.

Kabilang sa mga tinalakay ay ang SSC Annual Action Plan, SSC Constitutional and By Laws, SSC Committee and Spartan League, SSC Financial Matters, SSC Student Affairs, at SSC Income Generating Project (IGP).

Pagkatapos nito, binigyan naman ng pagkakataon na makapagtanong ang mga dumalo sa assembly.

Mga salita ni Jemuel C. Collantes
Mga kuhang larawan nina AJ Fagela, Leian Naval, at Joshua Guevarra

12/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱, 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼

Sa muling pagbubukas ng paaralan, magiliw na sinalubong ng mga ASTeano ang taong panuruang 2024-2025, ngayong araw, Agosto 12, 2024.

Muling naging makulay ang buong Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) sa muling pagdagsa ng mga estudyante sa paaralan.

Sabay-sabay ding nakiisa ang lahat sa kauna-unahang flag ceremony para sa taong panuruaan na ito.

Bukod dito, nakisaya rin ang mga ASTeano sa mga kaganapan sa loob ng Student Pavilion tulad ng 'Isayaw mo, ASTean', pa-raffle, at iba.

Dumagdag sa init ng panahon ang mga makapigil hiningan stunts ng ASTean Battalion, at pagsayaw ng Novellus sa latest hit ng Bini na 'Cherry on Top.'

Bukod rito, marami pang handok na programa ang Supreme Student Council sa muling pagbubukas ng pasukan.

via Jemuel Collantes
Photo by AJ Fagela

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12/08/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗦𝗪 '𝟮𝟰

55 newly promoted faculty members take their oath during the BISCAST Institutional Seminar-Workshop (ISW), on August 8 at Sundaze Dormitel.

In the morning, the event was filled with warmth and celebration as the 55 newly promoted faculty took their oath from President Alex H. Navarroza who encouraged them to work hard and strive to contribute to the attainment of the college's targets.

Ms. Myral Sarto, the HRMO, said that this year's oath -taking is special.

“Ang oath taking this year is actually special kasi we highlight the accomplishments of our faculty and this is the very first implementation of the DBM CHED Joint Circular No. 3 series of
2024."

Dr. Geraldine C. Alvina, the newly promoted Professor VI, expressed her gratitude and said that their academic ranks entail more responsibility, dedication, and commitment. During her speech, she reminisced her journey to professorship and what she learned from that journey.

“I must say that our promotion doesn’t only represent a great milestone in our careers but a reflection of our hard work, dedication, contribution, and commitment to the college by taking part in achieving its targets.”

As part of the ISW, Ms. Xiela Azanes, the Budget Officer inspired the employees by discussing the various incentives that the college will give to the deserving employees.

In the afternoon, the employees were energized with lively and informative discussion of the ISW theme which is Building a University Culture of Excellence and Values– Driven Workforce, by Dr. Marcia Corazon P. Rico.

The ISW is a regular event conducted before the start of each school year by the administration for both the teaching and non-teaching employees. According the Ms. Joan Lopez, the HRDO, this is an important activity for the employees espcially for teachers.

"This is an avenue to celebrate success and
triumphs of BISCAST. It is also held to remind the employees of the institution's core competencies such as professionalism and delivering service excellence."

10 faculty members have been promoted to Instructor II; 4 Instructor III; 1 Assistant Professor I; 4 Assistant Professor II; 4 Assistant Prof III; 3 Assistant Professor IV; 1 Associate Professor I; 2 Associate Professor II; 4 Associate Professor III; 3 Associate Professor IV; 10 Associate Professor V;
1 Professor I; 2 Professor II; 2 Professor IV; 3 Professor V, and 1 Professor VI.

Words by Timothy Tablate
Photos by Leian Naval

08/08/2024

𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗢 | 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

With the theme "From Strides to Gallops: Embarking towards Impactful and Relevant Campus Leadership," Student Development Services (SDS) successfully conducted the second year of Campus Organizational Leaders Training (C**T) on August 1-2, at The Palm Resort, Ocampo, Camarines Sur

Various campus organization leaders came together to drive positive change within their organizations.

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07/08/2024

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟬𝟬𝟭 was released on August 7, 2024, with regard to what students should wear on the first day of classes on August 12, 2024.

Continuing ASTeans are reminded to wear their complete school uniform and ID.

On the other hand, freshmen and transferees are allowed to wear civilian attire while observing the proper dress code for a month and will be required to wear their uniforms on September 12. As for their IDs, the SSMO will issue a temporary university access ID for them, to be distributed during the orientation seminar. For a while, they can present their Certificate of Registration or Assessment to the guard on duty.

Please be guided accordingly.

06/08/2024

𝟯 𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀

Three students from Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST) participated in Movers for Facts on August 4, 2024, at the Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City.

The event was organized by Rappler, in collaboration with the fact-checking initiative Facts First PH and Deutsche Welle Akademie - Deutsche Welle’s center for international media development and journalism training.

Joining Allen Marc De Jesus and Ricky Siazon from The Collegian is Ellen Nicole Vergara, a fellow ASTean community leader who represents an off-campus organization.

The event aims to empower student journalists and youth leaders to be at the forefront of fair and unbiased information dissemination through Media and Information Literacy (MIL) training and techniques. The participants will pass on their learning and produce multimedia content for their communities.

The hands-on training will run until August 8.

Words and photo by Ricky Siazon

01/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗧 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳

The Student Development Services-led leadership formation program, dubbed Campus Organization Leaders Training (C**T), kicks off today, August 1, at The Palm Resort, Ocampo, Camarines Sur.

With the theme "From Strides to Gallops: Embarking towards Impactful and Relevant Campus Leadership," the program aims to equip students with various organizational efficiency strategies.

Speakers are expected to discuss Income Generating Projects (IGPs), financial management, and strategies for student leadership.

The training will run until tomorrow, August 2.

Via Allen Marc R. De Jesus
Photo by Joshua Guevarra

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