April 22, 2025

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) held a Seminar-Workshop on Community Resilience Strengthening through Effective Engagement in Communication yesterday, April 22, 2025, bringing together BA Communication students, CAH faculty and staff, and a distinguished guest expert to expound the role of communication in building resilient communities.

The event featured Dr. Robert Alexander, an Independent Research Scholar and Director of Rural Livelihood Risk Management Consulting, who shared insightful perspectives on principles of community resilience, strategies for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, approaches for resilience-building, tools and technologies for crisis communication, and actionable plans to enhance community resilience. 

In her opening message, Dr. Mariel R. Estrella, Dean of the CAH,  emphasized the event's significance and viewed it as an opportunity to break barriers and forge partnerships, encouraging students to step forward as catalysts of change in their communities.

Thus, participants actively engaged in the learning sessions and dialogues that connected theory and practice in the context of real-world challenges. They also immersed in workshop sessions like the Knowledge Co-Creation of Locally Relevant Messages, where they crafted key messages reflective of the event's topic, and Arts for Participatory Communication, where their talents in poem, songwriting, visual arts, and theatre served as a platform for relaying their advocacies. 

Meanwhile, Dr. Michael A. Clores, Vice President for Academic Affairs, highlighted that "resilience is not just an aspiration, but a necessity," noting that the event serves as an avenue for students to learn the art of effective communication, which was supported by Dr. Raul G. Bradecina, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Knowledge Management, underscoring the seminar-workshop's role in promoting sustainable development, particularly in helping contextualize response preparedness and reinforce socioecological resilience.

In conclusion, the participants said the activity was "a blessing in disguise," where they learned valuable inputs from Dr. Alexander while boosting their creativity and communication skills, which they can apply in real-life settings. 

This initiative links academic excellence and civic responsibility, underscoring the vital role of education in empowering future communicators to become agents of resilience and promoting sustainable communities. 

April 22. 2025 

To honor the vital collaboration between the university and its partner schools, as well as celebrate the achievements of future educators, the Partido State University (ParSU) College of Education (CED) held "Pagdayaw: A Celebration of Synergy, Recognizing School Partners and Future Educators."

The program featured meaningful testimonials and messages from representatives of cooperating schools, along with the awarding of certificates of appreciation and tokens to school principals and teacher coordinators.

Among the partner schools recognized were San Jose Central School, Buyo Impact Elementary School, San Rafael National High School, San Ramon Pilot National High School, Juan L. Filipino Memorial National High School, Pinaglabanan National High School, San Jose National High School, Goa National High School, and Goa Science High School.

Further, practice teaching completers were given certificates alongside special awards to recognize their hard work, outstanding performance, and passion for education.

To conclude, group presentations showcased the students' talents, dedication, and growth throughout their academic journey, capturing the spirit of synergy and excellence that defines the CED.

This activity reflects the power of collaboration and partnerships in shaping future leaders and educators, which deeply reflects the values of the university.

April 22, 2025

The Partido State University's (ParSU) College of Science (COS), in collaboration with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), successfully conducted FUN-GuYS Ver. 2.0 lecture-workshop titled "Fungal Research for the Next Generation of Filipino Young Scientists and Educators" yesterday, April 22, 2025, at the CED Review Center. 

The event began with opening remarks from ParSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michael A. Clores, who emphasized the vital role of microbiology and fungal research in addressing current and future scientific challenges. 

The workshop featured expert-led lectures, including Fungi in Health and Drug Discovery by UST Asst. Prof. Melfei E. Bungihan, Ph.D., Fungi in Agriculture and the Food Industry by Ms. Jeane A. Dela Cruz, MSc, Fungi and Biotechnology by UST Asst. Prof. Jaycee Augusto G. Paguingan, Ph.D., and two sessions by Dr. Thomas Edison E. Dela Cruz, ASM Country Ambassador – Philippines, on ASM Membership and Educational Resources and Designing Research in Microbiology. 

In the afternoon, participants engaged in parallel hands-on workshops, namely Lichen and Fungi Identification: Morphology-Based Methods and Lichen and Fungi Identification: Molecular-Based Methods, providing them valuable experience and fostering engaging discussions among researchers with varying methodological preferences.

Participated by faculty and students from different academic institutions such as Catanduanes State University, Sorsogon State University, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, ParSU COS, and Bonifacio D. Borebor Sr. High School, among others, this initiative underscores ParSU's mandates of advancing science, research, and innovation among new generations of Filipino scientists and educators to promote more sustainable and resilient communities. 

April 17, 2025

The Partido State University (ParSU) College of Public Safety and Community Health Lagonoy Campus held its Internship Graduation, Ring Hop Ceremony, and Turnover of Command for Batch Sinagdiwa at the ParSU Gymnasium yesterday, April 16, 2025, marking the culmination of academic and field training, while also signifying the formal transition of responsibilities to the incoming senior class.

With the theme "Legacy of Service: Celebrating Excellence, Embracing the Future," the event celebrated the students' accomplishments and preparedness to take on greater roles in public service. 

The Ring Hop Ceremony, a significant milestone in the academic journey of criminology students and one of the program's highlights honors the achievements of the graduating class while preparing the junior class for leadership roles within the college.

Further, the Turnover of Command took place, symbolizing the official passing of leadership, where Crim. Intern Kristine Joy Peñas formally handed over the sword of leadership to Juner Pagador, who will now assume the role of Chief Intern. 

University officials attended the ceremony under the leadership of ParSU President Arnel B. Zarcedo, EDEL, College Dean Dr. Shirlene S. Esplana, faculty, students, parents, and guests, namely Dr. Augusting C. Camo, President of Camo Integrated School and PMAJ Julius I. Prima, HRDD Officer and Chief of SMAS, PRO V. 

Batch Sinagdiwa, commended for their dedication, discipline, and performance throughout their ParSU journey, were reminded to carry forward the institution's values as they transition into their respective professional paths, emphasizing the importance of integrity and professionalism in their future roles in public service. 

This momentous occasion reaffirms ParSU's commitment to developing competent, proactive, and service-driven professionals who will contribute to the betterment of the community. 
Congratulations, Batch Sinagdiwa!🥳