In recent years, Catanduanes State University (CatSU) has been making remarkable strides in the field of sports. The addition of the ๐ข๐น๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฐ-๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ถ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ผ๐น, an ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐, and an ๐๐ฝ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ within the main campus marks a significant turning point for athletics at CatSU. The construction of the university's sports complex long-course swimming pool began in 2021. After a year of construction, CatSU now boasts the 10-lane Olympic-sized pool, complete with separate quarters for male and female athletes featuring comfortable changing rooms equipped with benches, shower rooms, and toilets. These amenities ensure that student-athletes have a convenient and enjoyable experience during sports activities.Moreover, todayโs sports complex has three grandstands with a 329-seating capacity each and features two additional rooms downstairs. These rooms will serve dual purposes, accommodating physical education classes and gym sessions as well as providing space for various sports activities. The grandstand is a versatile space that complements the sporting facilities, fostering a well-rounded athletic environment for students.๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐During a swimming practice session for the National SCUAA delegates, CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza expressed how fortunate CatSU athletes are to have access to these top-notch facilities. Dr. Azanza emphasized the crucial role of quality facilities in fostering a strong team. He acknowledged that for years, the needs of the athletes had not been adequately addressed, especially in terms of training facilities. However, with the establishment and improvement of the university's sports complex, CatSU is poised for greatness.The transformation of a once-barren hectare of land into a flourishing sports complex is a testament to CatSU's commitment to providing a world-class education. These infrastructural developments contribute to students' holistic growth and solidify CatSU's reputation as a leading educational institution. #AClemente
๐ถโ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ด๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐กCatanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza inked an MOU on September 12 to form a partnership with Bicol University and National University, solidifying their commitment to the "eParticipation 2.1: Harnessing Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Community Participation" project, which has secured funding and approval from CHED.This partnership, scheduled to last until September 2024, represents a major milestone for the universities as they unite to leverage the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence-Natural Language Processing (AI-NLP) technologies.One of the cornerstones of this partnership is the inclusion of CatSU in the AI-NLP training and capacity-building initiative, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of higher education institutions in the Philippines. Dr. Azanza expressed his excitement for the collaboration, highlighting its potential to transform community engagement and problem-solving using advanced technology. #ATugay
Consultants from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines met with Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza to discuss project updates and opportunities for strengthening their collaboration, particularly in renewable energy solutions, September 13.IOM's initiatives in Catanduanes encompass a wide range of critical areas, including comprehensive skills training programs, campaigns promoting safe migration practices, and the construction of robust and typhoon-resilient safe houses strategically located across the province. These projects are aimed at uplifting local communities and enhancing their resilience to environmental challenges.As a testament to their commitment to these projects, IOM plans to conduct extensive site visits to witness the direct impact of their initiatives and extend their courtesies to the recipient's offices, including the Catanduanes State University. During the meeting, Dr. Azanza provided an overview of the university's people-centric projects. These initiatives include EduKain, an educational empowerment program, and robust Typhoon response protocols designed to prioritize community safety. Dr. Azanza also emphasized the innovative Solar Farm initiative, underscoring CatSU's dedication to sustainable energy solutions and environmental stewardship. Following the productive meeting, several IOM representatives, including their expert in Solar Grids and related technologies, visited the Solar Microfarm in the university campus. #ATugay
๐ด ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ด๐ ๐ผ๐๐บ๐บ๐ด๐๐ด ๐ด๐ค๐๐๐๐๐A recognized SARINGGAYA awardee and a premier green research institution in the province, Catanduanes State University (CatSU) demonstrates its commitment to green initiatives and environmental stewardship as it took center stage at the International Coastal Cleanup 2023, September 16. Under the leadership of CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, the university rallied hundreds of volunteers, including faculty, non-teaching personnel, and students, for this crucial environmental initiative along the shores of Antipolo Del Sur and Antipolo Del Norte.In the opening program at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Dr. Azanza delivered a message that pinned on the spirit of unity and environmental responsibility."Maogma na kita nagkakasararo, para sa maayos asin patanos na kapaributan sa isla," he said, emphasizing unity in taking care of the environment."Mabalik man sana ang problema na satong yatao sa kapaributan," he continued, highlighting the potential consequences of our actions, as the waste we discard may return as problems."Ipagrokyaw ang pangangaipo. Magkakasararo pirmi para sa karahayan kan satuyang gabos," he passionately expressed, underlining his Padagos na Patanos Movement, which expands the university's extension arm in the community. CatSU's participation in the cleanup event highlighted its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. The university has long been at the forefront of green research and education, consistently emphasizing the importance of preserving Catanduanes' natural beauty.The involvement of CatSU faculty, staff, and students demonstrated the deep-rooted dedication to these ideals, as they worked tirelessly alongside other volunteers to clear beaches and coastal areas of all kinds of wastes. #ATugay
๐ป๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐In a recent General Orientation event organized by the Catanduanes State University (CatSU) Office of the Registration Services, President Azanza emphasized his rallying cry, "๐ท๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐," as he encouraged students to unite and actively engage with their community and province, September 11 at the university gymnasium.He stressed the significance of CatSU's participation in the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) free education program, urging the 4, 201 first-year students to proudly carry the title "๐๐ฌ๐ค๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ" and represent the university with honor."๐ท๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ-๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐," ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ด๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐โ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐ฆ.Meanwhile, Ms. Marilyn G. Tejada, University Registrar III, expressed her enthusiasm for the orientation's success, highlighting the importance of students being well-informed about key members of the university's divisions and departments, including Central Management, Admin and Finance, Academic Affairs, Research, Extension and Production, and Panganiban Campus."๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ค๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ โ๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐ก๐๐," Ms. Tejada stressed. This year's General Orientation aimed to empower and inform the student body about the university's structure, resources, and commitment to community service. #ATugay
๐ธ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐กโCatanduanes State University (CatSU) and the Philippine Air Force have united in a joint effort to educate and empower youth about campus security and national development in a Campus Peace and Development Forum, September 12 at the university auditorium.The forum was attended by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) students and the Catanduanes National High School Organizations' Officers. Mario John D. Gonzales, OIC Provincial Officer, DICT Region V-Catanduanes, stressed the importance of cybersecurity awareness."Our identities are stolen because tayo rin ang nagpopost. Minsan IDs, address, email address pinopost natin, kahit nga pictures natin, take care po. Kayong mga nakakatanda, i-guide niyo ang mga kapatid niyo sa paggamit ng cellphones, " he said.Moreover, Angel Trinidad, RTFS SARM Representative and Subject Matter Expert, discussed 'Communist Terrorist Group Recruitment and Infiltration,' emphasizing the vulnerability of young individuals. Meanwhile, 2 LT. Feliciano Jose A. Millado provided insights into Philippine Air Force (PAF) Recruitments and Benefits, highlighting opportunities within the armed forces. #ATugay
๐ธ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza led a lively motorcade honoring the university's accomplished athletes, September 11.The event recognized CatSU's remarkable achievement as the 3rd Runner-Up in the recent Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) event.Dr. Azanza, at the forefront of the motorcade, took the opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated delegates who contributed to Catanduanes' impressive medal haul of 13 Golds, 47 Silvers, and 34 Bronzes at the regional SCUAA.Moreover, Dr. Azanza expressed deep gratitude to Governor Joseph "Boboy" Cua for his support, lauding the latter's commitment to the CatSU athletes and the integral role played in their success. In response, Governor Cua pledged continuous support to CatSU athletes as they gear up for the forthcoming National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (NSCUAA) event in Tarlac. #ATugay
The Catanduanes State University (CatSU), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), organized a livelihood workshop to more than hundred Catandunganon families on Monday, September 11.Gracing the event, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza pledged support, through its Technical Assistance Program for Local Government Units (TAP-LGU), in facilitating the participants to qualify for and avail the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program. โTutulungan sila ng CATSU na ihanda ang business proposal upang makakuha ng pampuhunan sa DOLE sa halagang P500K hanggang P1.5M depende sa kanilang proposal,โ the president stated. DOLE explained that the amount of livelihood grant to be availed will depend on the number of members of the registered association and the business' budgetary requirement. #ATugay
In a two-day event titled "Bridging RD and E Programs of BIOTECH-UPLB to State Universities and Colleges: Introduction to Biotechnology Research on Industry, Energy, and Environment," academia met industry head-on at CatSU's Auditorium on September 7-8, 2023.The event drew attendees from the College of Science Faculty, Researchers, Staff, and Students.Dr. Francisco B. Elegado, the training coordinator, and Research Professor from UPLB, delivered a lecture emphasizing the importance of industrial biotechnology in converting agricultural materials to high-value products.He also discussed the applications of Nano biotechnology for the rapid detection of environmental contaminants.Dr. Ronilo P. Violanta presented BIOTECH innovations for agriculture, food, and feed industries, while Dr. Silvino D. Merca, a seed pathologist, addressed Human Factors in the Environment and Socio-Economic Changes.University Researcher Dr. Kristine Rose M. Ramos shared strategies for screening and characterizing microbes for heavy metal bioremediation, and Dr. Richard D. Tambalo explored the microbiological degradation of plastics and bioplastics.University Researcher Johnry S. Maloles provided technical insights into the screening of enzyme-producing microbes, while University Researcher Irene G. Pajares discussed the latest methods for isolating and screening yeasts with the potential for bioethanol and biodiesel production. Day two featured pre-lab lectures and hands-on laboratory activities, applying the concepts learned during the symposium, enriching participants' understanding and practical skills." #ATugay
Achieving the highest honor as part of the youthโs most outstanding solid group, one of the delegates of Catanduanes State University (CatSU), Donna Mae N. Ramirez, was awarded of the much-coveted Magnus Medal and Magnus Testimonial during the 10th Philippines I Transform! Young Leaders' Convention (PITYLC).For 22-year-old interim editor-in-chief of CatSU Statesman, the award that the members of her team received represents their commitment and dedication to notch a remarkable feat. โThe honor belongs not only to me but also to my extraordinary team, the SG 11, who has labored and bridged the gap considering that we are from different regions in the Philippines to achieve excellence,โ Ramirez wrote in her Facebook post on August 21.โI am now excited to share the learnings with my community and to the University as it will reflect the experiences I acquired,โ she added while looking forward to steering an echo-training of the five-day event at the university.The Magnus Medal award was bestowed to an individual or group of participants who exemplifies remarkable performance throughout the conduct of the 10th PITYLC.Bearing the theme โA Decade of Action, Championing Sustainable Communities," other CatSU delegates who took part in the event were University Student Council President Francine Mae Tayo, together with her Vice President, Richard Abenir, and Christian Sta. Ines.Joining also different academic contests in the leadership training, Ramirez participated in English essay writing, while Abenir joined the advocacy photo contest and Sta. Ines took part in poster making. Apart from showcasing young leadersโ talents, the annual convention provides an opportunity for them to harness their leadership capabilities and become transformational leaders who are capable of making lasting impacts on the community.โWe are the leaders of today, and we have the power to be the leaders of tomorrow,โ the Magnus Medal awardee concluded. Yesterday, August 21, was the last day of the five-day leadership training organized by Youthlead Philippines, which kicked off on August 17 at Teacherโs Camp, Baguio City. #AGC
One of the โbest sellingโ authors from the University of the Philippines - Los Baรฑos, Prof. Jerry R. Yapo, launched a landmark book about his personal life experiences with featured artwork in every narrative.Yapo on Monday, August 14, unveiled his 12-essay book โArtfully Speaking and Other Essaysโ along with the students, faculty, and officials of the Catanduanes State University. The book was published by San Anselmo Publication Inc., and the launching was held at the university lobby and graced by CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza. โWe always wanted to balance the sciences, and the culture and arts, and that is actually what you brought us here in CatSU,โ the CatSU president stated, recognizing the support of his former professor from UPLB. Addressing the participants, Prof. Yapo advised aspiring writers that โwriting is not a 100m dash, it is a marathon, be patientโ. โYou need to read to breathe in, write to breathe out,โ he explained. Following the book launching and signing ceremony, the publisher, through Prof. Yapo, handed copies of assorted books to Dr. Azanza, for the university library. Meanwhile, commissioned paintings, that were included in the book, are presently displayed in the lobby for a week-long Art Exhibit, from August 14-17. โArtfully Speaking and Other Essaysโ was sold at P375 and its signed copies are still available at the Corporate Communications and Multimedia Services, ground floor, CatSU Main Building. Prof. Yapo is set to render a lecture on โWriting for Publicationโ, on Tuesday, August 15, at the universityโs Accreditation Room. #AGC.
Catanduanes State Universityโs newest students were warmly welcomed through the Academic Year Starter event spearheaded by the University Student Council on Monday, August 14, the first day of school, held at the CatSU gymnasium.The event โ which features remarks from university officials and student leaders, and showcasing booths from various colleges โ marks the studentsโ entry into the CatSU community.University President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza welcomed the first-year students inside a jam-packed gymnasium, noting that this was the pioneer batch who will enjoy the benefits of different projects in the university such as the four brand new buses, student center, and library to name a few.โAng apat na bagong bus na maabot ay hari an sa savings kan university. Patunay na pagmatanos ang pamamayo sa unibersidad, gabalik sa mga estudyante ang biyaya,โ the president shared. โYaasahan ko na dae niyo sasayangon ang free education kan gobyerno ta iyan ang mabag'o kan puturo nindo pati kan saindong pamilya,โ he reminded the newest students of the university and asked everyone to cheer 'Mabuhay ang CatSU'.Joining the president, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gemma G. Acedo also expressed her warm welcome and Office of the Students Affairs and Development Services (OSADS) Director Prof. Francis John B. Templonuevo assured the student-attendees that โstudentโs welfare is always a top priorityโ of their office. Following the event, the first-year students will embark on a campus tour in the afternoon which is dubbed as โFreshies Walkโ by USC. As of today, August 14, 12,128 undergraduates were enrolled for the first semester, 4,123 of whom are first-year students, according to the university registrar. #AGC
