Virtual Education Week 2022

COEAS empowers 21^st-century molders

 By Christian John B. Villamor

Driven by this year's theme, "Empowering 21st Century Moulders," the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences vested Teacher-Education students through Virtual Education Week, March 2022.

Moulders Society Organization spearheaded virtual programs and contests including Digital Poster Making, Photo Tula, Essay Writing, and COEAS Got Talent.

Dr. Aleta Rose Onglatco, Office of the Student Affairs Chair, pointed out that as Teacher-Education students, to be empowered is to be responsible first of your obligation as a student.

"No matter how updated the curriculum is, how competent the teachers are, how supportive the parents are, how modern the school facilities are, if the students do not take part of the bargain, then everything is useless. Be responsible because by being responsible, you become empowered." Dr. Onglatco quoted.

Moreover, keynote speaker Mr. Joey Descalzota highlighted in his speech the three additional skills needed by 21st century moulders according to the World Economic Forum: Analytical thinking or the ability of teachers to determine facts from limitless information such as fake news; active learning or teaching strategies to make students participate in the virtual classroom; and resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility.

Winners of different contests, together with their majors labelled beside their names are as follows: Digital Poster Making 1st Place - Joebel Diawara (Social Studies) 2nd Place - Rhea Mae Dala (Filipino) 3rd Place - Shaira Blancaflor (Physical Education) Photo Tula 1st Place - Jessica Besa (Mathematics) 2nd Place - Ronald Paderes (Mathematics) 3rd Place - Jessie Maido (Filipino) Essay Writing 1st Place - Jomalene Dacles (Filipino) 2nd Place - Christy Bataican (English) 3rd Place - Kyla Mae Villareal (Filipino) COEAS Got Talent 1st Place - Renante Igdanes Jr. and Joshua Anto (Filipino) 2nd Place - Erica Buenavista and Vashti Marie Patricio (Physical Education).

DIGITAL POSTER. First place  in digital poster was awarded to Joebel Diawara from BSEd-Social Studies. Photo courtesy from  Moulders Society Organization Facebook Page.

 

 

News/Balita

Pontevedra Folk Dance Team wins 2nd runner up

 By Jacquilyn  Butalon

Capiz State University Pontevedra Campus bagged 2^nd Runner up in the CAPIZTAHAN 2022 2^nd SAOT CAPIZ: Capisnon Folk Dance Competition held at the CapSU Main Campus, April 24, 2022, via Facebook Live at the Capiz Tourism and Cultural Affairs (PTCA) Facebook Page.

CapSU Pontevedra represented the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pontevedra in the said contest. The event featured eight (8) folk dances as researched by Jose Balcena and Nydia B. Punsalan and spearheaded by the Capiz Provincial Government under the leadership of Gov. Esteban Evan B. Contreras, through the PTCA Office in partnership with the Philippine Folk Dance Society (PFDS) – Saot Capiz Chapter in celebration of the Capiztahan 2022 – the 121^st Founding Anniversary of the Civil Government of Capiz. 

“Until now, it seems that we are all still floating in the air, it is unbelievable that we will be able to enter the top 3. This is also the first time that the Municipality of Pontevedra garnered a major award in the Folkdance Competition in Capiztahan. It seemed that all the tiredness, fear, and doubt were reciprocated. We only wish to get into the Top 5, but the Lord has given us so much more. To be one of the dancers and represent the Municipality of Pontevedra is a great honor for us. To share the talent that we have and be able to give a good performance. I sincerely thank all those who supported and believed in our ability. If it weren't for the patience and dedication of our dance directors, we wouldn't be able to do that either. We really gave our best, and enjoyed the show”, said Lorence Albert Estorio, one of the members of CAPSU Pontevedra Dance Troupe.

VITORY. CapSU Pontevedra Folk Dance Team took a victory pose with Pontevedra Designated Municipal Tourism Officer, Ms. Gynnyn Rose V. Borbon (middle holding the certificate). /Photo Credit: Maren Grace Bayhon.

 

Meanwhile, Municipality of Dao was declared as the grand winner; first runner- up Municipality of Dumalag; 3rd runner-up Municipality of Cuartero; 4th runner-up Municipality of Dumarao; and Consolation Prize garnered by Municipality of Ivisan, Municipality of Jamindan, Municipality of Maayon, Municipality of Panitan, Municipality of Pilar, Municipality of President Roxas, Municipality of Sigma, Municipality of Tapaz.

Pontevedra LGU extended their sincerest gratitude and congratulations to all the participating dancers of CapSU Pontevedra, to the choreographer - Prof. Francis John B. Degala, Campus Administrator - Honey Lee E. Casa.

 

News/Balita

Capsunian Ecowarriors magnify the spirit of volunteerism 

By Jacquilyn Butalon

More than 800 ecowarriors volunteered to join in a tree growing and planting orientation spearheaded by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) of CapSU Pontevedra in partnership with the Capiz Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (CaPENRO) as part of this year’s 1M kahoy project with a theme “Tanom para sa Paglaum: Plant for Peace, Grow for Future,” June 23, 2022.

The program was divided into three (3), the opening program, orientation proper, and tree planting. The opening remark was given by Dr. Ferdinand Anabo, Officer in Charge of the Office of the Campus Administrator wherein he stressed the importance of planting trees and the collective involvement of the youth in the restoration of the environment.

During the orientation proper, two experts in the fields gave their insights on their respective topics. Atty. Emilyn Arboleda – Depon, talks about the purpose and advocacy of the CaPENRO. In her talk, she showed the current status of Capiz ecology which is very alarming. She shared how the previous typhoons wrecked the province caused by severe flash floods due to the absence of trees in the mountainous areas.

Atty. Depon highlighted three (3) important things to remember in order to help mother nature heal from catastrophic disasters: Conserve, Protect and Restore. She said that these three things can only be achieved when the strong spirit of volunteerism will grow among ourselves.

While Dr. Harold Buenvenida, college professor and director of the Capiz Ecology and conservation Center, discussed SDG 15: Life on Land and laws related to Tree Planting via video conferencing.

After the orientation program on the tree growing activity, the 800 ecowarriors gathered in their own designated areas assigned by the SSC officers.

“Tree planting is a crucial part of our planet's regeneration, to assure the success of a certain movement we must work together, and raising youth awareness through involvement in this cause is crucial,” said Renan Patino, SSC President.

A total of 1,000 seedlings of native and fruit-bearing trees were planted by college and graduate school students, faculty and staff, and local officials of Barangay Bailan inside the school campus, based on the data of CaPENRO.

“I really hope that through this kind of initiative we will be able to strengthen the spirit of volunteerism to have a conducive place for living, little by little, we can make those things happen” as expressed by Jaymar Bansale, SSC BSED Representative.

With this effort, CaPSU Pontevedra and CaPENRO, did not only plant trees but also grow new breeds of ecowarriors - the hopes of Earth's restoration.

Photo courtesy from: CapSU Pontevedra SSC Facebook Page

Let us start the school year right! The Office of the Student Publication of Capiz State University – Pontevedra Campus warmly welcomes the faculty, staff, and students for the school year 2022-2023. Based on the memorandum released by the Office of the University President on the conduct of Limited Face-to-Face classes effective this first semester of S.Y. 2022-2023, only laboratory courses are allowed and non-laboratory classes may utilize blended learning (online & modular).

 

SSC holds F2F leadership training

 SSC holds F2F leadership training 

by Renan B. Patino

    The Supreme  Student Council of Capiz State University-Pontevedra Campus conducted face-to-face leadership training for the A.Y 2021-2022 with the theme PAGPANIKASOG: Igniting the Fire of a Leader in You Amidst all Circumstances at FADC hall last March 31-April 1.

    Through the coordination with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), headed by Dr. Aleta Rose Onglatco and Campus Administrator Dr. Honey Lee Casa the event was made possible ensuring that all of the participants were fully vaccinated.

    This two-day training started with the first talk initiated by Prof. Andy Bon Dariagan discussing the essential qualities needed to possess a leader and the bad traits a leader should avoid. To make an organization successful, he also pointed out the leadership styles that student leaders should apply as soon as they start to lead the group or an organization.

    Meanwhile, John   Patrick B. Eswan, former SSC President tackled strategic planning and its importance in making the proposed event effective and successful for the organization. He also mentioned how to make a     concept paper and its parts which will become a helpful tool as the basis for legal documents of the organization. On the following day, there was a  team building to test the SSC Officers’ coordination, teamwork, and strategic planning through the various stations prepared by the organizers.

    The event's fruitful second day ended with the awarding certificates to the winners of various contests such as presentation yells, team photos according to the theme, and the team who got the highest scores in the team building activities. Certificates and awards were also given to the best in corporate attire and the most disciplined team. In recognizing the effort of the speakers and facilitators of the said two-day event, a certificate signed by the CapSU President: Dr. Editha Alfon, was also given to Prof. John Patrick Eswan, Prof. Andy Bon Dariagan, Prof. Vincent F. Francisquite, Prof. John Ralph I. Fayo, Jan Hariette E. Estante, Liera Agustin, and Mike  Mendoza.