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Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝑾𝑻𝑺 & 𝑳𝑻𝑺 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝑺𝑹𝑪 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 & 𝑶𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 2025 By: CNSC – NSTP, 2025 The Camarines Norte State College – 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, “Batch 2025 Graduates: Life Champions and Future-Ready Professionals of the 21st Century,” the ceremony highlighted the institution’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 graduates’ 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, OSSD–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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐀𝐛𝐚ñ𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 By: CNSC-Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, 2025 Mercedes, Camarines Norte – April 3, 2025 – Faculty and students from the Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) Abaño Campus, led by the Wise, Optimistic, and Responsible TLE Home Economics Educators (WORTHE) Organization, conducted a benchmarking activity at the CNSC Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IFMS) Campus in Mercedes. The activity, titled “AFAKAHUSAY: Practical Engagement on Fisheries and Marine Sciences Insights,” aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in aquaculture, fish processing, and value addition, aligning with the theme “Water to Wealth: Nurturing Agricultural Wisdom in Marine Science for Sustainable Futures in Technology Livelihood Education.” The seminar session featured insightful talks:Introduction to Aquaculture and Harvesting ProcessHarvesting and Icing FishFood Safety and Fish Processing with Value AdditionHands-on Fish Processing and Value Addition Activity Interactive open forums allowed participants to engage with experts and receive certificates of participation. The event also included a campus tour at the campus. The benchmarking activity fostered collaboration between campuses, equipping future educators with industry-relevant skills while reinforcing CNSC’s commitment to research-driven and sustainable fisheries education.

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC CNSC-College of Education Secures Spot in the 2025 Bicol Regional Student Teachers’ Congress By: CNSC College of Education OSSD, 2025 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 to the representatives of CNSC-College of Education for bagging a spot for this year’s 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑩𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑻𝑶𝑺𝑻) 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑻𝑶𝑺𝑻) 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫Isaac Gainever Carmelina (Rank 1) Coaches:Iris EboñaAldrin Jake Asis 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫Arriane Avellana (Rank 3) Coach:Jeanette Daniel 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫 (Rank 1)Title: 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒑𝒑:𝑨 𝑾𝒆𝒃-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝟗 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚𝑨𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍Erica S. CortezChain D. HabanaJohn Paolo R. Rafer Coach:Glency A. Perez Special Thanks to:Dr. Marlo M. De La CruzDr. Dolores C. VolanteRhodaviv V. Avila, MLLDr. Edgar P. AbanDr. Judelin AlvarezDr. Consuelo SaenzDr. Adrian C. GuintoPICRO

Unlocking Bright Futures View the Latest News and Updates of CNSC 4th Year BA Sociology Students win during NASRECON 2025 By: CNSC PICRO, 2025 Three students from the College of Arts and Sciences, headed by College Dean Dr. Jocelyn E. Trinidad, achieved remarkable success at the 2025 National Arts and Sciences Research Congress (NASRECON), which took place virtually via Zoom on February 6-7, 2025. The event, endorsed by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), revolved around the theme “Cultivating Academic Synergy Across Arts and Sciences,” following PASUC Advisory No. 183, s. 2024. Ms. Naomi Mari P. Calong, a 4th-year BA Sociology student, was awarded Best Oral Presenter for her research titled “Digital Consumerism and Identity Formation Among Young Adults in Camarines Norte.” Adviser: Glen Estacion. Mr. Christian M. Rempillo, also a 4th-year BA Sociology student, won the Best Paper award for his study on “Financial Literacy and Budget Prioritization of Former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Beneficiaries in Basud, Camarines Norte.” Adviser: Ronald Escasinas Ms. Catlyn Aloc, another 4th-year BA Sociology student, was recognized for her Outstanding Presentation on “De-colorizing: Experiences of Dark-Skinned Filipina Women.” Adviser: Ria Morales