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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE (OR UNIVERSITY OF CAMARINES NORTE) “ENGR. ERNESTO T. ONG” CAMPUS, SAN VICENTE set in FIVE YEARS By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 History unfolded last Friday, March 21, 2025, when Ms. Vilma G. Ong of the municipality of San Vicente donated a two-hectare parcel of land (20,000 square meters) to the Camarines Norte State College headed by Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, (SUC President III) for use solely as a School Engineering Campus Excerpt from the Deed states: That, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the trust, and highest interest and commitment in education by the DONEE, and as an act of liberality on the part of the DONOR, the DONOR hereby voluntarily GIVE, TRANSFER and CONVEY by way of donation the above-described property and all the rights pertaining thereto, unto the DONEE and/or successor-in-interest, the above described property free from all liens and encumbrances and charges of whatever kind subject with the following conditions: That the property donated shall be used as solely as a School Engineering Campus of the DONEE; The DONEE shall undertake to give preference in the acceptance of students who are bona fide residents of the Municipality of San Vicente, provided that said students meet all the requisite qualifications, including examinations and interviews, required for the program; That the DONEE, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and/or any government agencies, shall initiate, prioritize, and work out for the construction of school buildings and other improvements on the said donated parcel of land; That the DONEE shall perpetually name the campus as CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE (OR UNIVERSITY OF CAMARINES NORTE) “ENGR. ERNESTO T. ONG” CAMPUS; That within FIVE (5) YEARS from the execution of this instrument, the DONEE shall initiate the construction of the necessary buildings and other improvements for the operation of the Campus and take steps to secure the corresponding certificate of title under its name; That failure of the DONEE to comply with any of the aforesaid conditions, the ownership over the said real properties, together with any improvements existing thereon at the time of revocation, shall revert to the DONOR as if this donation has not been executed. The Deed of Donation was signed in the presence of the representatives of the donor, to wit, Honorable Ma. Jhoanna C. Ong (Municipal Mayor, San Vicente), Honorable Vivian M. Villamor (Municipal Vice Mayor, San Vicente), Honorable Analet G. Villamin, PhD (Municipal Councilor / Chair, Committee on Education), and Atty. Lyndon G. Timpug (Municipal Administrator). Dr. Maria Cristina C. Azuelo, (Vice President for Admin and Finance), Dr. Dolores C. Volante (Vice President for Academic Affairs), Dr. Rosalie A. Almadrones, (Vice President for Research and Extension), and Engr. Aireen M. Babagay signed for CNSC. Deans and directors and heads of offices of the College witnessed the signing of the Deed.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC BA Sociology Students Named Finalists in International Creative Campaign Competition By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 BA Sociology students from the College of Arts and Sciences have achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a finalist spot in the “Unlock Your Creativity with Ogilvy: Coca-Cola x Music – Internship Opportunities” creative campaign competition, organized by the SCE Virtual Exchange Centre (VEC). CNSC’s entry, featuring the creative briefs “Coke Songbook” and “Most Wanted,” stood out among numerous submissions worldwide. The team behind this campaign includes: Eunice Angela D. Ang (2nd Year) – Leader/Director/Writer Mark Russel G. Obal (2nd Year) – Assistant Director/Writer Roan Mea R. Payapag (2nd Year) – Technical Director/Writer Diana Cadaviz (1st Year) – Production Manager/Writer John Karl Will O. Jazmin (2nd Year) – Assistant Production Manager/Writer The competition is organized by the School of Continuing Education Hong Kong Baptist University in collaboration with Ogilvy. The final pitching of the team’s creative brief is scheduled on April 1, 2025 (Tuesday), via Zoom, where they will present their campaign in a 20-minute pitch session.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC Pagsasanay sa Masinop na Pagsulat at Pagsasaling-Wika, Isinasagawa sa CNSC By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Isinasagawa ngayon sa Camarines Norte State College ang dalawang araw na pagsasanay na pinamagatang Luntian: Pagsasanay sa Masinop na Pagsulat, Korespondensyang Opisyal, at Pagsasaling-Wika ngayong Marso 24-25, 2025. Ang programa ay inorganisa ng CNSC-Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK), katuwang ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal (DILG), at ginaganap sa CAS Development Communication Laboratory ng CNSC. Ang pagsasanay na ito ay nilalahukan ng mga kawani mula sa iba’t ibang bayan ng Camarines Norte upang mapalakas ang kanilang kasanayan pagsulat, paggawa ng opisyal na korespondensya, at pagsasaling-wika mula Ingles patungong Filipino at vice versa. Pinangungunahan ito ng mga eksperto mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) na nagbibigay ng malalimang talakayan at interaktibong workshop. Ayon kay Dok. Rose Ann DP. Aler, pinuno ng CNSC-Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, ang programang ito ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagpapalakas ng tamang paggamit ng wika sa opisyal na dokumentasyon ng mga lingkod-bayan. Sa pamamagitan ng mga workshop, mas nagiging bihasa ang mga kalahok sa pagsusulat ng mahahalagang dokumento, pagwawasto ng sulatin, at pagsasalin ng opisyal na teksto upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng pampublikong komunikasyon

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐐𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College (CNSC), through the initiative of the Management System and Improvement Office (MSIO) and the Quality Management Representative Office (QMRO), successfully conducted its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Summer Camp 2025. This year’s camp emphasized enhancing the knowledge and expertise of the current internal auditors, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest auditing standards and best practices. By focusing on strengthening the existing team, the camp aimed to build a more cohesive and highly proficient audit group. The IQA Summer Camp aimed to orient participants on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System), strengthen awareness of Philippine Quality Award (PQA) requirements in preparation for PQA applications from satellite campuses, review and finalize the crafted IQA Policy Manual, Revisit the IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria, enhance knowledge and skills in report preparation, revisit actionable items from the 2024 internal and recertification audits, and foster morale, camaraderie, and team synergy among IQA auditors. On March 20, 2025, the second day of the camp, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Dolores C. Volante, delivered the opening remarks. College President, Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE, also addressed the participants, emphasizing the significance of the IQA Summer Camp in strengthening the role of auditors in maintaining institutional quality. The training consisted of five key sessions: Orientation on ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organization Management System) Cascading of PQA Requirements Presentation and Finalization of the IQA Policy Manual Revisiting IQA Performance Evaluation Criteria Lecture-Workshop on Report Preparation and Revisiting Actionable Items from the 2024 Internal and Recertification Audits Following the conclusion of the sessions, a social night was conducted to foster camaraderie and enhance team cohesion among participants. This event provided an opportunity for informal interactions, promoting a sense of community and collaboration within the internal QMS auditors. Additionally, group presentations related to the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 21001:2018 were delivered, reinforcing key concepts and facilitating knowledge exchange in a dynamic and engaging manner. On March 21, 2025, the third day of the camp, team-building activities and audit planning were conducted. Five team-building activities, organized by the IQA Technical Working Group, provided an opportunity for participants to collaborate and strengthen their teamwork. As the summer camp concluded, certificates were awarded to participants, and MSIO Director, Beverly V. Musa, delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude for their dedication and commitment to quality assurance.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC holds annual IQA Summer Camp 2025 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College, through the initiative of the Management System and Improvement Office (MSIO) and the Quality Management Representative Office (QMRO), conducted its annual Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Summer Camp 2025 in preparation for the upcoming internal and surveillance audit.The auditors and the technical working group arrived yesterday, March 19, 2021, at the Summit Sport Hub and Private Resort in San Vicente, Canaman, Camarines Sur, for the camp scheduled to take place from March 19 to 21, 2025. This three-day camp will involve the participation of the internal QMS auditors of CNSC. On the first day, March 19, 2025, Lead IQA Auditor Jeanny A. Nagrampa underscored the importance of the IQA Summer Camp in fostering continuous learning and improvement within CNSC’s Quality Management System (QMS). To enhance teamwork and self-awareness, PQA Focal Person Elise T. Manlangit administered an Enneagram test to the auditors, helping them understand their personality types and how they interact within their team. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and communication among auditors, ultimately improving audit efficiency and effectiveness. With these focused initiatives, the IQA Summer Camp 2025 reaffirms CNSC’s dedication to continuous quality improvement, ensuring that the institution remains aligned with international standards and best practices in higher education.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐈𝐈𝐊𝐌, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 By: CNSC-Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, 2025 Today, March 19, 2025, Camarines Norte State College officially sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), strengthening its international academic partnerships. This collaboration paves the way for students and faculty to engage in global learning, research, and professional development. This collaboration seeks to offer the following key opportunities:Access to prestigious international conferences:• International Conference on Education (ICEDU)• Future Education Conference (Future Edu)• International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA) Academic and career growth programs:• Student & Faculty Exchange Programs• Joint Degree Programs• Training & Internship Programs• Research & Scholarship Opportunities This initiative was made possible by Mr. Jesus P. Santillan of CNSC-Mercedes Campus, reinforcing the campus’s commitment to advancing international opportunities and collaboration.