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Guidance Counselling Office conducts Transformative Life Coaching for the graduating students of CNSC

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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 Vera 

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

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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 – 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 college’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 – Governance and ManagementArea 2 – Teaching, Learning, and EvaluationArea 3 – Faculty and StaffArea 4 – ResearchArea 5 – Extension, Consultancy, and LinkagesArea 6 – Support to StudentsArea 7 – LibraryArea 8 – Infrastructure and Other Learning ResourcesArea 9 – 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

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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. 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. 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. Let’s work together in making sustainability a way of life!

THREE NEW SERVICE VEHICLES OFFICIALLY TURNED OVER TO CNSC’S ENTIENZA, LABO, AND ABAÑO CAMPUSES

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂’𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐙𝐀, 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐁𝐀Ñ𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 CNSC officially turned over three new service vehicles worth ₱6.6 million to its satellite campuses—Entienza, Labo, and Abaño—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 Abaño Campus. The purchase of the vehicles highlights CNSC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening logistical support and ensuring safer and more efficient travel for its personnel across campuses.

CoEng Conducts Testimonial Ceremony to Electrical Engineering Passers

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐨𝐄𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 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.

𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 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 “FLIP: Forging Leaders of Innovation in the Philippines,” the national platform recognized outstanding student-led innovations from across the country. In the Transportation and Logistics Category, CNSC’s team won with their project Smart Road Sentinel. The student innovators—Mark Gabrielle B. Ong, Maria Angela Alison G. de Chavez, Paul Andre D. Café, and Christian John D. Ibañez—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 CNSC’s commitment to fostering innovative solutions that address pressing societal challenges and empower communities through technology and education.

Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI)

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 On April 15, 2025, the Camarines Norte State College ROTC Unit conducted its Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) at the CNSC entrance pavilion. The event began with the arrival of honors, welcoming the RAATI team.The ceremonial parade marked the official start of the RAATI. Following the parade, the events included a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as a comprehensive exam, military operational instruction (MOI), OPORD writing, company drills, assembly and disassembly of M16 rifles, first aid (both theoretical and practical), knot tying, map reading (theoretical and practical), and small unit tactics (SUT).The ceremony also featured the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, a counting of the troops, a manual of arms demonstration, and the officers’ center march.

𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂, 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂, 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 The Center for Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity (CEID) has partnered with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office V through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to promote inclusive education and support for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs).The partnership aims to enhance educational access, provide academic support, and promote cultural awareness through collaborative projects, capacity-building initiatives, and scholarship programs designed to empower IP students and employees at CNSC.Signing the agreement were Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz, SUC President III; Dr. Delma Jean V. Abad, CEID Director; Atty. Charo C. Limbo, Officer-in-Charge Regional Director of NCIP Regional Office V; and Agnes M. Salvino, DMOV of NCIP Camarines Norte

CNSC Enters Top 10 in AUAP International Debate; Mercedes Campus Marks First International Competition

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC Enters Top 10 in AUAP International Debate; Mercedes Campus Marks First International Competition By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Two teams from Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) secured Top 10 finishes in the 2nd Student English Debate Competition (SEDC) organized by the Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), held at Rizal Technological University on April 7–8, 2025. Representing CNSC-Mercedes Campus were Paula Joy B. Oliver (2nd Year, BS Fisheries), Aiser B. Tabora (1st Year, BS Fisheries), and Anthony Bernard B. Maravillas (1st Year, BS Fisheries), mentored by Language and Literature Instructor and Coach Shena Mae D. Opeda. Their placement in the Top 10 marks a historic milestone as Mercedes Campus participated in an international academic competition for the first time. Meanwhile, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) team was composed of Niel D. Alera and Aisle Mitch D. Angara (4th Year, AB English Language Studies) and Patrick Joe C. Bañega (1st Year, AB ELS), under the guidance of Head Coach and ELS Program Chairperson Marianne Mae I. Jalgalado, with Assistant Coaches Glen Estacion (Sociology Faculty) and Aliza Bianca Emaas (ELS Faculty). Both CNSC teams demonstrated outstanding communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, earning recognition among the top debate performers in the Asia-Pacific region.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DOMINATES 2025 BICOL REGIONAL STUDENT TEACHERS’ CONGRESS

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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS DOMINATES 2025 BICOL REGIONAL STUDENT TEACHERS’ CONGRESS By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Student-teachers from CNSC – College of Education emerged as top performers at the recent 2025 Bicol Regional Student Teachers’ Congress, held March 28 at the Bicol University College of Education. The event, organized by the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) Bicol Chapter, gathered the region’s most promising future educators under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Educators: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities.” The congress aims to highlight the role of student-teachers in addressing the dynamic demands of the education sector. The second leg of the congress took place on April 2 at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City, featuring discussions on resilience, innovation, and adaptability in education. A major highlight of the event was the Search for the Ten Outstanding Student Teachers (TOST)—a rigorous competition assessing E-portfolio submissions (25%), demonstration teaching (40%), and panel interviews (35%). CNSC Dominates TOST 2025CNSC student-teachers delivered outstanding performances in both categories of the TOST competition.In the Elementary Level, Arriane O. Avellana (Bachelor of Elementary Education) secured the top spot with her dynamic lesson delivery and innovative teaching strategies. She was mentored by Prof. Jeanette C. Daniel.In the Secondary Level, Isaac Gainever M. Carmelina (Bachelor of Secondary Education – Sciences) also clinched first place. He was guided by Prof. Iris Eboña and Prof. Aldrin Jake Asis, showcasing excellent content mastery and effective classroom techniques. Excellence in Educational Research CNSC also topped the 2025 Student Teachers’ Research Competition. The team of Erica S. Cortez, Chain D. Habana, and John Paolo R. Rafer bagged first place with their study, “Development and Evaluation of Kimikapp: A Web-Based Learning Application for Enhancing Grade 9 Least Mastered Competencies in Chemistry at Camarines Norte National High School.” Their research, under the mentorship of Prof. Glency A. Perez, explored technology-driven strategies to address learning gaps in science education. Awards and ScholarshipsIn recognition of their achievements, all three student-researchers received 50-percent scholarships from the Carl Balita Review Center and 5,000 pesos. Meanwhile, Avellana and Carmelina, the TOST Winners in elementary and secondary categories, were awarded full CBRC scholarships and 5,000 pesos each. CNSC’s consistent excellence in regional competitions reaffirms its status as a leading institution for teacher education in Bicol. The success of its student-teachers reflects the College of Education’s strong commitment to shaping resilient, innovative, and future-ready educators.

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