Joshua Dayandayan bagged the 3rd place for the 2nd Ormoc Music Pop 2023 in celebration with the National Arts Month themed "Ani ng Sining, Bunga ng Galing" at Ormoc City Stage, February 25.

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The Visayas State University (VSU) graced the top 20 of the AD (Alper-Döger) Scientific Index 2023 Top Philippine university ranking while besting academic institutions in Eastern Visayas and ranking 4th in the Visayas.

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A group of 4th year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students landed third place in the microbiology quiz contest during the recently concluded 19th National Congress of Veterinary Medicine Students (NCVMS) held at General Santos City, South Cotabato, November 9-11.

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Zach Bryant Barquera, a 2nd-year BS-Agribusiness student, representing Ormoc City and Arnis de Caballes, bags the gold medal for the Live Stick competition and bronze medal for the Padded Stick competition in his Super Heavy Male Category (18-45) +100 kg, during the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Visayas Qualifying Tournament, held at Minglanilla Sports Complex, Cebu; January 6-8, 2023.

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After the 2 years halt of full face-to-face classes, VSU Library now continues the implementation of locker policy for library users to put their bags and other belongings before entering the library, starting January 9.

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The VSU stakeholders raised mixed reactions on the postponement of the resumption of classes in the VSU System from January 4 to January 9 which was approved and announced today, January 2, by the University Administrative Council (UADCO).

While some were delighted by the announcement, some students and faculty hailing outside Leyte expressed their opinion on the matter citing some of them have already made travel arrangements, en route to or are already in Baybay City to prepare for the initial schedule of return to classes on January 4.

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It is indisputable how water is a definite need among people to remain physiologically intact; however, to execute such initiative at the expense of what's left in our environmental barricade is obscure and insensitive. When one rises, one falls. Where one thrives, one dissipates. Yes, we live, but at what cost? Yes, we thrive, but at what expense?

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It is high time for the university to strongly advocate for better treatment of queer people's rights, and there are feasible ways to recalibrate these changes. Primarily, educating security and service personnel about the key notions under the umbrella of sexuality and gender identity/expression along with sensitivity training, can steadily change any dull and patronizing behavior in the future.

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This is the reality of our country’s current transport schema: the call for modernization has come at the cost of affecting the lives of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators— investing in a shiny future with new and futuristic automobiles over job-stricken Filipinos wondering how to afford the bare minimum cost of living.

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One may regard how our generation shifted its dynamic towards opening up about mental health issues. Whether it be admitting signs of depression, anxiety, or any mental disorder; our increased awareness of receiving help and mental vulnerability led us to not be scared nor ashamed of what we are feeling. Though, as much as we have slowly destigmatized and accepted mental health struggles as 'real' health problems, this does not automatically correlate to the clamor for actual opportunities to better one's mental state.

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The life of the victims that are wasted will forever be imprinted on the paddles that took them. Jail will never be enough to let them pay for the price of their crime. Dead men tell no tales, but their death reflects how fraternities need to recalibrate a sense of responsibility with the true purpose of their existence, in a way that blood and flesh will not be the measure of true loyalty and brotherhood.

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As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we primarily circulate our vocabularies around “love”, “forever” and all the terms that one would find cheesy on a regular basis. While we cringe when we see a display of one’s love in public, we also ironically ingrain this belief that every person must, at some point in their life, find “the one”.

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Labor groups and unions represent our workers. Establishing such kinds of groups helps not only themselves but also the communities, for economic equality, and protecting our sense of democracy. Protesting without purpose is like sailing without a destination, which is why it is important that we understand the driving force behind every labor strike.

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On February 6, 2023, dreadful news shocked the whole world. A whopping 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake jolted Turkey and Syria at around 4:17 am (local time). The earthquakes occurred in Southeast Turkey, specifically near the cities of Nurdagi and Gaziantep – sheltering millions of Syrian refugees, and in Northwest Syria, the cities of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, and Idlib – where approximately 4 million people relied on humanitarian assistance due to the country’s economic crisis.

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In honor of another passing year after the Philippines’ emancipation from totalitarian rule, this timeline of events revisits the country’s struggle in pursuit to topple a dictator and restore its forfeited democracy.

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Have you ever wondered what your life would be if it was a movie? We might help you with that!

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As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we primarily circulate our vocabularies around “love”, “forever” and all the terms that one would find cheesy on a regular basis. While we cringe when we see a display of one’s love in public, we also ironically ingrain this belief that every person must, at some point in their life, find “the one”.

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Behind the promise of convenience, is a threat to the ecosystem that we continue to plague with our waste and horrid actions.

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There have been words going around about how our planet’s inner core stopped spinning when it didn’t. It just rotates slower than the rest of the layers that lie above it. Scientists find a surprising observation – that its rotation is nearly ceasing and may be experiencing a turning-back – like a car maneuvering before turning to the other direction and then rushing along with the rest of the cars in the adjacent lane.

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Boxing legend and eight (8) division world champion, Manny Pacman Pacquiao might be returning to the ring this coming June 3 in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. according to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. Pacquiao is engaged in talks with U.K superstar, Conor Benn for a mega-fight in the welterweight division.

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Photo credits to Noel V. Barquera

MANILA – Zach Bryant Barquera, a 2nd-year BS-Agribusiness student, representing Ormoc City and Arnis de Caballes, clinches a gold finish in the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) Battle of Champions 2023, held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila on February 26, 2023. 

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The Philippines as a basketball-loving nation surely is looking forward to the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup as the country co-hosts the 19th edition of the quadrennial tournament together with Japan and Indonesia.

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SOGOD – The VSU Pythons Men’s Basketball Team locked a 3rd place finish after a dominating 30-point victory over BiPSU (94-64) in the battle-for-third today at 8:30 am, of the Inter-University Basketball Tournament held at the Multi-Purpose Court of Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) Main Campus, Sogod, Southern Leyte.

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Benedict Cruto, a 1st-year BS-Computer Science student, representing team Heavy Metal Tacloban, clinches silver and bronze medals in 105 weight class; junior and novice category during the recently concluded Regionals Powerlifting Association of the Philippines (PAP) held at Robinsons North Tacloban, March 4-5, 2023.

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Kevin Durant, who is a 13-time all-star, 2-time Finals MVP, and a league MVP, is officially now a member of the newly revitalized Phoenix Suns team as they soared over the Charlotte Hornets with a 105-91 victory at 10 am on Thursday, March 2, 2023, PHT. Durant didn’t miss a beat by scoring 23 points, dishing out two (2) assists, and grabbing six (6) rebounds in 27 minutes of playing time.

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HURRIED? CHED's Regional Office sent the memo on June 23 and asked SUCs to comply by June 28.

Dean of Students Prof. Loreto addresses the confusion about CHED's one-time grant.

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The secretariat’s overall tallies and rankings do not reflect how the schools really performed.

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