BES holds Entrepreneurial Week

 

The Business and Economic Society (BES) of Capiz State University - Pontevedra Campus organized The Entrepreneurial Week 2023 with the theme, "Business as Usual: Revamping the Entrepreneurial Spirit through Camaraderie, Competition, and Cooperation" which all students pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration attended on March 27-28.

The Entrepreneurial Week is made up of many different events and competitions, but the main attraction is the inauguration of the BES market, which has 12 booths including Negocio Fructifero, AB Snackpoint, I Am Booth, Romantic Charm, CTM Booth, CD's Foodies, Tropical Paradise, Food Lodge, Snack Hub Booth, True To Taste Booth, GH Entrep Booth, and Balay Silingan: Horror Booth.

All Business Administration students showcased their skills and knowledge in operating business and they were allowed to think about what kind of business they would create and offer may it be food or services.

The BES Market will stay from March 27-31 to give students the opportunity to generate income.

The BES officers organized several activities including BESinaot sa Kalsada: Street Dance Competition, Baliktaran Runway 2023, and Battle of the Bands in the afternoon of Day 1.

On the second day, business administration students show off their elegance and beauty as they joined the BSBA BALL: A Glistening Star at Dusk, where John Rod Bigcas and Rea Divine Blancaflor were chosen as the BSBA BALL King And Queen.

Text by: Charlie Mae D. Esimos

Photo courtesy from College of Management - Tanglaw Publication

Project Rescue a solution to DepEd Capiz problem–EPS Baranda

As part of the Extension Services of Capiz State University – Pontevedra Campus, the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences collaborated with the Department of Education – Schools Division of Capiz and Pontevedra Elementary School to implement the “Project Rescue: A Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement Program” which aims to address the literacy and numeracy challenges faced by elementary students as a result of the educational gap during the pandemic.

The launching and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CapSU Pontevedra and DepEd Capiz took place at Pontevedra Elementary School Multi-purpose Hall, on March 28.

During the MOA signing, Dr. Honey Lee E. Casa, Campus Administrator, represented the CapSU University President, Dr. Editha C. Alfon, while Dr. Miguel Mac D. Aposin, the Schools Division Superintendent, was represented by Mr. Salvador Dale B. Artates, Education Program Supervisor in English and Mrs. Elenia P. Baranda, Education Program Supervisor in Mathematics.

According to Mrs. Baranda, Pontevedra is one of the priority districts based on the consolidated results gathered from the three assessment tools and emphasized that the said project is one of the solutions to the problem of DepEd Capiz particularly in the district of Pontevedra.

The objective of the project is to conduct a series of tutorial sessions for both reading and literacy, to enhance the reading and literacy level of the beneficiaries, to appreciate reading through differentiated instructions, to appreciate the significance of numbers in real life, and to make reading a habit.

Dr. Mary Ann T. Decrepito, BEEd Program Chair and major proponent of the project stated that numeracy and literacy were really a prevailing problem since then and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic where there is a shift from face-to-face to modular learning.

Pre-reading and pre-numeracy testing at Pontevedra Elementary School revealed that 148 children in grades 1 through 6 struggle with reading and math. 74 BEEd students from CapSU - Pontevedra will instruct and attend to it as needed.

“The higher the memory, the more performing the computer is. And that I think amo man na sa aton nga mind. Kung ang bata mag-train mag-develop, kag mag-nurture sang iya nga memory, the better would the child to absorb and process the information in later use,” Dr. Judel V. Protacio, COEAS Dean, said during his inspirational message.

The tutoring sessions will be every day that will last for 3 months. To avoid hindering the students’ class schedules, the project will be done for Grades 1, 2, and 3 from 10 to 11 AM for their remedial schedule, and for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to be done every 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

“Coming here starts the beginning of our small steps towards the attainment of our goals. We have to be together in order to move forward and we will work together for the attainment of our goal,” a message shared by Dr. Honey Lee E. Casa, Campus Administrator.

 “Upon knowing this project or program, damo na gapabati- bati sa amon nga kami man. Galing ginabalibaran ko subong kay di gid masarangan kung amon e-cater tanan nga eskwelahan. So, one at a time, kay si Ma’am Mayo ang nag una request, unahon ta anay and the rest will follow later. Probably, after 3 months, the rest of the elementary schools in the nearby district will be given also the opportunity to be held,”said Dr. Abelardo Y. Bermejo, the Extension Chair of CapSU – Pontevedra.

The pupils, teachers, and parents were entertained by different intermission numbers and Zumba dances spearheaded by the BEEd students of CapSU – Pontevedra. Elementary pupils received their gifts consisting of story books and school materials.

Text and photos by: Teddy Rose Benosa & Renan Patino

CapSU Pontevedra participates World Water Day Celebration

Capiz State University-Pontevedra Campus joined the World Water Day Celebration by participating in the clean-up drive of Esteros within the campus under the Adopt-an-Estero program on March 17.

The activity was organized and spearheaded by Dr. Rossandrew B. Villaruel, Chairperson, Physical Plant and Facilities, together with Prof. Krotchiv F. Apolinario, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Coordinator, and Prof. Stephanie B. Uy, National Service Training Program (NSTP) Coordinator.

The drainage along the College of Management, the drainage from the FADC Hall to the Alay-Tanim Building of the Agriculture Department, the drainage along the lemon plantation in the Teacher-Education Department, and the drainage along the rice plantation in the Engineering Department were just a few of the areas that each college was tasked to clear and clean.

Every year in March, World Water Day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of water conservation and to promote access to clean water for all people. People utilize water on a daily basis for many different things, such as drinking, agriculture, industry, recreation, hygiene, sanitation, and health care.

Text & Photo by Jesie Maido

MDPC member wins 1st runner-up in OPM Category

Musikultura de Pontevedra Chorale member, Cherry Joy Bañes, was hailed first runner-up in the Bugal sang Capiz Municipal Level -The Search for Capiz’ Singing Ambassador 2023, OPM Category held at the Municipal Lobby, 2nd Floor Municipal Hall Building, Pontevedra, Capiz on March 07.

"I never expected to win 1st runner-up because I was not really prepared. I feel blessed not only because I won, but also because I am surrounded by my very supportive family as well as my fellow chorale members and our advisers," Bañes said.

Furthermore, the Municipality of Pontevedra through the Municipal Tourism Office spearheaded the activity and invited the Musikultura de Pontevedra Chorale to perform preliminary songs and intermission numbers.

During the afternoon session, the representative for the regional contest for Short-and-Sweet Play Musical was also invited to render a short performance.

"It was a great privilege to showcase our talents not just inside, but outside the school as well. Aside from that, this event helped us to connect with people through music, and most importantly, it enabled us to gain a wide range of audience that might help us in our future endeavors," Estela Bulawan, MDPC-President stated.

The said group is trained by Professor Marvin Catalan, MDPC Adviser, under the supervision of Dr. Robilyn Bermil, Coordinator of Socio-cultural Affairs of CapSU Pontevedra.

 

Text by Christian John Villamor

Photo Courtesy: Prof. Francis John Degala

PSABE - PPG Visayas holds 4th VisCon in Capiz; CapSU Pontevedra hosts the convention

To strengthen the alliances, camaraderie and relations among the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering students from various universities within the Visayas Region, the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Pre-Professional Group conducted its 4th Visayas-Wide Annual Convention organized by Capiz State University PSABE – PPG Pontevedra Chapter on March 1-4.

A total of 137 participants from different universities attended: 75 from CapSU Pontevedra with Engr. Abelardo Bermejo Jr. - PSABE PPG Visayas Island Adviser, Engr. Kenny Jhon Ballera - PSABE PPG Pontevedra Chapter Adviser, Engr. Francis Belle Lampong - Program Coordinator, Engr. Sandra Balsote, Engr. Bonifacio Hontiveros, Engr. Marty Delfin and Engr. Christian Dave Rone; 11 delegates from CapSU Burias with Engr. Monalyn Oloroso and Engr. Caren Borres; 32 from Central Philippine University with Engr. Levi De Los Santos Jr; 19 delegates from the University of Eastern Philippines with Engr. Merewina Llanie Tapong.

The event centered on the theme "One Visayas: Fortifying Alliances of AB innovators Towards Leading the Agricultural and Technological Revolution" and was held at Governor’s Hall Capiz Provincial Capitol and Maria's Village and Aquafarm Culajao, Roxas City, Capiz.

"Congratulations to the men and women behind the 4th Visayas - Wide Annual Convention of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Pre-Professional Group Visayas Chapter. You are the instruments in attaining food security in the agricultural sector. You'll be instrumental in using scientific technology to design more machines to help farmers in the future to do their job easily," Dr Editha C. Alfon, CapSU President in her inspirational message.

On the 1st day of the event, Engr. Crestituto C. Mangaoang, ASEAN Engr. and Board of Trustees - PSABE National led the talk on Championing PSABE Through Value Transformation and True Leadership.

“You are agricultural [and biosystems] engineers, you are most relevant when the scenario that I am bringing to your attention comes in, because it is you who will feed our people. We need machines and other agricultural machinery, that’s why you are very important. You are the future of this country because the survival of our country and the Filipino people rest in the hands of our agricultural [and biosystems] engineers,” Hon. Fredenil Castro, Capiz Provincial Governor in his inspirational message. 

PSABE-PPG gathered at the seafood night; Ms Xyril Alexi Villarin, president of the PSABE-PPG Visayas Chapter ignited the bonfire and the 1st day of the event ended through ABE socialization with the theme "Dali na kag mag-upod, kilalaha ang abyan nga matuod".

Engr. Alexis T. Belonio, Chief Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, delivered his talk on the second day about Rice Husk Biochar Production Utilization and Carbon Sequestration. Different contests were carried out where CapSU Pontevedra won 1st Place in Esports Mobile Legend, 1st Place in Call of Duty, and  Champagne Diaz as Ms. PSABE - PPG Visayas 2023  during the ABE Gawad Parangal on the third day.

The delegates visited different tourist spots in Capiz namely: Heritage sites, Palina Greenbelt Ecopark, Kapis Atbp., Sta. Monica Parish Church, Banica Dried Fish Market, Pabitbit Pasalubong Center, and Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine during the last day of the convention.

Text by Jacquilyn Butalon & Jhon Eric Parum

Photos by Jacquilyn Butalon, Jhon Eric Parum, & Jahaziel John Evangelio

COEAS presents pampering activity, aBIDAlidad

 

National Women and Arts Month Celebrations

COEAS presents pampering activity, aBIDAlidad

    The College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (COEAS) hosted this year’s National Women’s Month and post-celebration of the National Arts Month at Capiz State University – Pontevedra Campus, on March 3.

    CapSU Association of Physical Education Students (CAPEdS) together with the Office of the Socio-Cultural Affairs and COEAS Gender and Development Office conducted two different activities namely: pampering day and a variety show called aBIDAlidad.

    In the morning, the pampering day was held at the COEAS Research and Extension Office where students and faculty members were given pampering sessions such as manicures, pedicures, massage, hair braid, eyebrow enhancement, and face paint signifying for women to take good care of their beauty, to prioritize themselves, and to be confident of who they are.

    Through a variety show, “aBIDAlidad: Pagdayaw sa Kinaadman,” the students from Bachelor of Physical Education (BPED) led the performances and executed their creativity and appreciation of the different perspectives of art through singing and dancing during the afternoon session.

 

Text by: Teddy Rose Benosa

Photos: Eunice Tumlos & Mark Ronel Decio