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CNSC congratulates Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC congratulates Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis on her appointment as the new Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 The entire Camarines Norte State College communityโ€”its faculty, non-teaching staff, and studentsโ€”extends heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis on her appointment as the new Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). We, the CNSC community, look forward to your visionary leadership and the transformative impact it will bring to the higher education landscape. ย 

NSTP – CWTS & LTS Rite and NSRC Membership & Oathtaking Ceremony

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC ๐‘พ๐‘ป๐‘บ & ๐‘ณ๐‘ป๐‘บ ๐‘ฎ๐’“๐’‚๐’…๐’–๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐‘น๐’Š๐’•๐’†๐’” ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ต๐‘บ๐‘น๐‘ช ๐‘ด๐’†๐’Ž๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’‰๐’Š๐’‘ & ๐‘ถ๐’‚๐’•๐’‰๐’•๐’‚๐’Œ๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ช๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’Ž๐’๐’๐’š 2025 By: CNSC – NSTP, 2025 The Camarines Norte State College โ€“ National Service Training Program successfully conducted the CWTS and LTS Graduation Rites and NSRC Membership & Oathtaking Ceremony, on the morning of May 24, 2025, at the CNSC Covered Court.This significant event celebrated the completion of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) components by the NSTP Class of 2025. With the theme, โ€œBatch 2025 Graduates: Life Champions and Future-Ready Professionals of the 21st Century,โ€ the ceremony highlighted the institutionโ€™s commitment to nurturing students who are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and ready to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. NSTP students from both Main and Satellite Campuses gathered with pride and fulfillment as they reflected on their transformative journey through the NSTP program.The event was formally opened by Dr. Jocelyn O. Torio, NSTP Director, whose heartfelt welcome remarks set a tone of celebration and gratitude. She commended the graduatesโ€™ dedication and acknowledged the collective effort of coordinators, implementers, and the institution in shaping students into empowered, community-oriented individuals.The ceremony was graced by our esteemed guest speaker, Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE, SUC President III, who delivered an inspiring commencement address that empowered and motivated the graduates to embrace their roles as catalysts for positive change in their communities.We extend our sincerest appreciation to all NSTP implementers who tirelessly guided and mentored the students throughout their service journey. Your support and commitment have been instrumental in molding these students into competent and compassionate citizens who are ready to create a meaningful impact in their communities.The NSTP Office also extends its heartfelt gratitude to the college president, Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, PECE; the NSRC Focal Person and OSSD Director, Ms. Rhodaviv V. Avila, MLL, represented by Mr. Andrew Emmerson P. Abilgos, CWTS Implementer; Mr. Nikkie Lagrata, OSSDโ€“NSRC Staff; the NSTP Technical Staff, Mr. Samuel de Vera and Mr. Demetrio Guinto, Jr.; This achievement would not have been possible without the collective effort and dedication of everyone involved.To our dear graduates, this is only the beginning. Your successful completion of the NSTP is a testament to your dedication and potential to serve the country with passion, leadership, and integrity. May you always carry with you the spirit of service as you move forward in your personal and professional journeys.

PRC awards CNSC for excellence in Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC PRC awards CNSC for excellence in Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College was awarded a certificate of Recognition for its outstanding performance in the April 23-24, 2025 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination, achieving an outstanding passing rate of 83.64%. The award was formally given last May 25, 2025, during the Oath Taking Ceremony of Professional Electrical Engineers, Registered Electrical Engineers, and Registered Master Electricians. CNSC produced 46 newly registered electrical engineers, securing the 6th spot among the top- performing schools nationwide. Receiving the award on behalf of CNSC were Engr. Aireen M. Babagay, dean of the College of Engineering and Dr. Dolores C. Volante, Vice President for Academic Affairs.

๐๐๐‘๐ƒ๐ˆ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC ๐๐๐‘๐ƒ๐ˆ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐–๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 To strengthen the research capabilities of faculty researchers, CNSC thru the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension and Queen Pineapple Research and Development Institute conducted an Orientation-Writeshop on Packaging of Research Proposals, Financial Management, and DPMIS Submission last May 22, 2025, at the QAO โ€“ Conference room.This initiative aimed to enhance the quality and competitiveness of research proposals submitted to funding agencies, particularly the Department of Science and Technology โ€“ Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD).Faculty researchers from various CNSC campuses actively participated in the session, which combined informative lectures with practical workshops.

๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐๐’๐‚

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC SAMPLE TITLE OF NEWS/UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 The event was led by Michelle Dl. Moll, RGC, LPT, Guidance Counselor III and Head of the Guidance Counseling Office, who also delivered the opening remarks.Participants included graduating students from the College of Business and Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Computing and Multimedia Studies, and College of Engineering.The event took place at the CNSC Main Campus Covered Court.The program aimed to deepen students’ understanding of various concepts, enabling them to reflect on their life experiences and gain self-awareness.Written and Captured by: Rubie Jill De Veraย 

AACCUP Visits CNSC, Orients Accreditation Task Force for Upcoming Institutional Accreditation

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC AACCUP Visits CNSC, Orients Accreditation Task Force for Upcoming Institutional Accreditation By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) conducted an orientation for the Accreditation Task Force of Camarines Norte State College in preparation for its upcoming institutional accreditation. The 2-day activity titled General Orientation and Workshop on Institutional Accreditation was held at the CNSC Quality Assurance Office โ€“ Conference Hall and was formally opened with a welcome statement from the Director of the Quality Assurance Office Rayniel D. Zabala. CNSC President Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz delivered an opening message, underscoring the collegeโ€™s firm commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement. Dr. Milabel E. Ho, AACCUP Executive Director, also delivered a message, setting the tone for the orientation and highlighting the significance of institutional accreditation in higher education.The orientation proper featured comprehensive discussions on crucial topics such as Preparing for the Institutional Accreditation Survey, and IA Portfolio: A Guide to Preparing Documents for the Conduct of Institutional Accreditation, including the processes of uploading, digitization, and document presentation. A series of focused workshops followed, tackling the nine key areas of assessment:Area 1 โ€“ Governance and ManagementArea 2 โ€“ Teaching, Learning, and EvaluationArea 3 โ€“ Faculty and StaffArea 4 โ€“ ResearchArea 5 โ€“ Extension, Consultancy, and LinkagesArea 6 โ€“ Support to StudentsArea 7 โ€“ LibraryArea 8 โ€“ Infrastructure and Other Learning ResourcesArea 9 โ€“ Quality Assurance Culture The workshops were facilitated by Mr. Dominic T. Martinez, Ms. Merelyn G. Dela Cruz, Mr. Jimson L. Lamarroza and Dr. Milabel E. Ho, who provided detailed guidance and practical tips for the accreditation process. The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to the speakers, followed by a brief closing message from Dr. Dolores C. Volante, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who encouraged everyone to remain engaged and committed as CNSC prepares for institutional evaluation.

CNSC Releases Approved Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manual

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC Releases Approved Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manual By: CNSC ISRO, 2025 The Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) proudly announces the official release of its Sustainable Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Operations Manual, approved under Board Resolution No. 16, s. 2025.ย Authored by Environmental Planner and ISRO Director Dr. Ronaldo P. Dando, this Manual serves as a vital reference to promote a safer, healthier, and more sustainable CNSC community. It provides clear guidelines on environmental responsibility, safety protocols, and health standards in line with national and global practices.ย This milestone would not have been possible without the strong support of CNSC President Dr. Marlo Dela Cruz, a champion of transformative initiatives for sustainability and resiliency.With this Manual, CNSC strengthens its commitment to becoming a green and future-ready institution. Letโ€™s work together in making sustainability a way of life!

๐“๐‡๐‘๐„๐„ ๐๐„๐– ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐•๐„๐‡๐ˆ๐‚๐‹๐„๐’ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹๐‹๐˜ ๐“๐”๐‘๐๐„๐ƒ ๐Ž๐•๐„๐‘ ๐“๐Ž ๐‚๐๐’๐‚โ€™๐’ ๐„๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐๐™๐€, ๐‹๐€๐๐Ž, ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐๐€ร‘๐Ž ๐‚๐€๐Œ๐๐”๐’๐„๐’

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC ๐“๐‡๐‘๐„๐„ ๐๐„๐– ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐•๐„๐‡๐ˆ๐‚๐‹๐„๐’ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹๐‹๐˜ ๐“๐”๐‘๐๐„๐ƒ ๐Ž๐•๐„๐‘ ๐“๐Ž ๐‚๐๐’๐‚โ€™๐’ ๐„๐๐“๐ˆ๐„๐๐™๐€, ๐‹๐€๐๐Ž, ๐€๐๐ƒ ๐€๐๐€ร‘๐Ž ๐‚๐€๐Œ๐๐”๐’๐„๐’ By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 CNSC officially turned over three new service vehicles worth โ‚ฑ6.6 million to its satellite campusesโ€”Entienza, Labo, and Abaรฑoโ€”during the ribbon cutting and turnover ceremony held today, May 15, 2025, at the CNSC Motorpool. The turnover ceremony was led by CNSC President Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, who underscored in his message the importance of employee safety and reliable transportation for campus operations. Joining him were VP for Administration and Finance Dr. Maria Cristina C. Azuelo, VP for Research and Extension Dr. Rosalie A. Almadrones, Budget Officer III Nida Pimentel, Motorpool Head Antonio B. Dongon, and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat Head Eloisa R. Lukban and Supervising Administrative Officer Dr. Ma. Angela Josefa Q. Pioquinto. The new vehicles were awarded to Dr. Arden Peejay L. Ezaki of Labo Campus and Dr. Fernando H. Coratchea of Entienza Campus. Representing Dr. Edgar P. Aban, Dean of the College of Education, was Aldren Y. Verdad, Program Chairperson, who received the vehicle on behalf of Abaรฑo Campus. The purchase of the vehicles highlights CNSCโ€™s ongoing commitment to strengthening logistical support and ensuring safer and more efficient travel for its personnel across campuses.

๐‚๐จ๐„๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC ๐‚๐จ๐„๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 The CNSC College of Engineering celebrates the success of 46 newly registered Electrical Engineers and 1 Registered Master Electrician at the Testimonial Ceremony held yesterday, May 6, 2025 at the CNSC Covered Court. Engr. Aireen M. Babagay, Dean of the College of Engineering, gave a message and warmly welcomed the newcomers to the profession.The newly licensed Registered Electrical Engineers (REEs) and Registered Master Electrician (RME) were actively involved in a series of program activities held in their honor.The event featured key segments such as PAMANA, Testimonial of Passers, and PATASA.

๐‚๐๐’๐‚ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ฌ

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC ๐‚๐๐’๐‚ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ฌ By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) proudly emerged victorious at the 2025 National Innovation Day (NID), securing top awards in two major categories during the event held on April 28, 2025, at Novotel Manila, Araneta City, Quezon City. With the theme โ€œFLIP: Forging Leaders of Innovation in the Philippines,โ€ the national platform recognized outstanding student-led innovations from across the country. In the Transportation and Logistics Category, CNSCโ€™s team won with their project Smart Road Sentinel. The student innovatorsโ€”Mark Gabrielle B. Ong, Maria Angela Alison G. de Chavez, Paul Andre D. Cafรฉ, and Christian John D. Ibaรฑezโ€”were mentored by Dr. Mary Grace B. Bolos, DIT; Ms. Sharine A. Gutierrez, MSIT; and College of Computing and Multimedia Studies Dean Dr. Daniel E. Maligat, Jr. Meanwhile, in the Learning and Education Category, CNSC also claimed the top prize with the project A Solar-Powered School-on-Wheels with Modern Learning Tools for Basic Education Accessibility in Remote Manide Communities. The winning team included Rishel Mae L. Patropez, Almond G. Abordo, Antonio J. Farparan Jr., and Stella Marie N. Angas, coached by Engr. Myrine Ysobelle S. Sioco. These accolades underscore CNSCโ€™s commitment to fostering innovative solutions that address pressing societal challenges and empower communities through technology and education.

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