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21/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || ASIST Successfully Hosts Book Signing Event

OCTOBER 20, 2025 — ASIST Bangued Campus successfully hosted a significant cultural and academic event, a Book Signing session, that deeply resonated with the theme of “Preserving Heritage, Celebrating Identity” which featured a collective work and its authors.

The day began on schedule at 7:30 AM with the Registration of Guests, efficiently handled by the ASIST Library Staff. The formal proceedings officially commenced at 8:00 AM with an opening Prayer led by Mr. Neil Pacis, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by BCAS.

A key segment of the morning began with the Introduction of the Guest Authors by Mrs. Marilou Lopez Pasion. This was followed by a compelling short talk about the book and the inspiration behind it, where some of the authors eloquently discussed how their work was a vital contribution to preserving the region’s heritage and celebrating its unique identity, a central focus of the day's theme.

The esteemed authors and contributors who presented their work included:

• Noel B Begnalen, PhD
• Petronilo D. Elvena, MPA
• Patrick A. Benedito, MA
• Elsa D. Bagioan, PhD
• Analiza J. Dayag, PhD
• Mylene E. Barzuela, PhD
• Leandro S. Alejandre, MA
• Francis Dave Nagum Maborrang, MaEd

Following the talk, the program featured a highly interactive book signing proper, which saw a lively open forum / Q&A with the audience, the presentation of books by participants, and photo opportunities with the authors. The ASIST Library Staff were instrumental in assisting with the smooth flow of the book signing activities.

The successful event concluded with a sincere acknowledgment of guests—particularly librarians and teachers from other schools in the region—and heartfelt closing remarks delivered by Dr. Ma. Rita V. Flores, Dean of the CTE Lagangilang.

The gathering was hailed as a meaningful success for the academic community and the public, effectively promoting literacy, regional scholarship, and a shared commitment to celebrating and preserving the rich cultural identity and heritage of the area.

Words:
Claire Mikey Pardilla

Photographer:
khnn
Sheena

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Xiana

21/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || The Student Government (SG) of the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology - Bangued Campus has donated ₱3,000 to the ASIST CENTRAL LIBRARY to help fund its upcoming Library Book Month activities.

The donation, according to the SG Vice President Charles Arsen Neri, was made in response to the formal solicitation letter from the school library, explaining the purpose of their upcoming events.

The Student Government (SG) mentioned that helping to provide financial assistance is part of their responsibility to support school activities. They usually give funds estimated from ₱3,000 to ₱5,000 to assist different organizations from the school.

The ₱3,000 donation will be allocated to prizes for two exciting activities and projects of the library. This coming november, staff mentioned that they planned an event called "Gawad-Aklatan", as the first pursuit that we're looking forward to. It's a program for students who are identified as the most users of resources and library visitors, as recorded in the library logbook. It encourages students to utilize the study space.

The following will be "Library and Photography Contest," to be organized by the library facilitators. All students are invited and welcome to roam around the library to explore and take their best shots of the artwork they might find within. This creative contest brings the students to view the library not just as a silent, pressure, and a distinct of old books but a place that comforts the soul as one walks through it.

Library staff are encouraging students to take their part of these future events. Not only will this publicize the efforts of the library, but it will also help continue efforts in furthering the institution's accreditation.

Writers & Interviewers:
Precious Bayle
Mikaella Cabuag
Kristel Sevilla
Lynyhiel Villacruz

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Xiana

20/10/2025

𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 || Do We Listen to Understand, or Only to Reply?

Listening has become a rare art. In classrooms, conversations, and even in friendships, we often catch ourselves waiting . . . not for meaning, but for our turn to speak. The question, then, confronts us with uncomfortable honesty: Do we listen to understand, or only to reply?

Most of the time, it is the latter. We nod politely while rehearsing counterarguments in our heads. We finish sentences not to grasp the weight of someone’s words but to prepare our own. In a world obsessed with fast responses, true listening has been replaced with reflex. Communication becomes less about connection and more about competition.

But to listen in order to understand is different; it requires humility. It means surrendering the spotlight, suspending judgment, and allowing another person’s truth to breathe. It asks us to silence not only our mouths but also the noise of our assumptions. Understanding is slower, quieter, and less glamorous than a quick reply, yet it is the seed of empathy.

When we only listen to reply, we build walls. When we listen to understand, we build bridges. One protects pride, the other nurtures connection. And perhaps that is what our conversations, and even our society, are starving for not sharper replies, but deeper understanding.

So the next time words reach our ears, maybe we should ask ourselves: Am I here to win this conversation, or to truly hear the heart that speaks? The choice will determine whether we remain merely talkers in a noisy world, or listeners who create spaces where voices matter.

Words: Jerrielle Hautea
Illustrator: Sheena Barbosa
Layout: Xiana

20/10/2025

OCTOBER 20, 2025 - A new chapter of service and leadership begins for the ASIST Bangued Faculty Association as the newly-elected officers took their oath. The association is now led by Dr. Michelle Melinda B. Alzate as President, with Mr. Wilfredo C. Salvador, Jr. serving as Vice President. The key roles are filled by Ms. Verena G. Atmosfera as Secretary, Engr. Jeffrey B. Bosque as Treasurer, and Engr. Ma. Eden A. Pizarro as Auditor; Completing the team are Mr. Bernard B. Castillo as Business Manager and Ms. Ginie C. Montero as Public Relations Officer.

Congratulations to the new team; the faculty and the entire ASIST community looks forward to your dedicated and progressive leadership!

Words: Claire Mikey Pardilla

18/10/2025

‎October 14, 2025 - ASIST Bangued-campus joyfully celebrates Teacher's Day with the theme "Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability."

The program aimed to honor the foundational contributions of teachers in shaping the mind, values, and preparing students for proper citizenship.
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‎Mabuhay ang mga g**o!

Digital Reporter: Elizabeth Gayad
Video Editor: Anton Jeremy Torres
Videographer:Sheena Angel Barbosa, Roldan Tagura, Matt Divina
Graphics: Rogen Dave Flamiano

15/10/2025

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 || “Living Heritage: The Itneg People and Their Land”

In the heart of Abra’s mountains, where the morning mist wraps the earth like a gentle cloak, live the Itneg people, tribes born from the very soul of the land. Their story is not just written in history books—it lives and breathes in every ripple of the rivers, every rustle of the leaves, and every warm smile shared among their families.

They carry the heartbeat of the mountains within. From the first breath of a newborn, embraced in the tender paapo, to the joyful steps of the Tadek dance that lights up their festivals, their lives are woven with rituals and traditions that honor where they came from. Elders gather to share the Uggayam chants: soft, powerful songs that echo the voices of their ancestors, reminding the young that they are part of a living story much bigger than themselves.

Their homes may be humble, but their spirits are unbreakable. The alopogan, their shamans, hold the wisdom of the unseen world, guiding the people with prayers and ceremonies that connect them to the spirits of the land and sky. Every harvest is a labor of love, shaped by hands that honor the earth’s gifts and teach patience, respect, and gratitude.

Their roots run deep in Abra’s soil, their traditions light up the mountain villages, and their resilience shines as a beacon of hope. In celebrating the Itnegs, we celebrate the strength, beauty, and enduring spirit of all indigenous people. Our keepers of the earth, our storytellers, our humble heroes.

During Indigenous Peoples’ Month, we pause and open our hearts to stories like theirs. It is more than a celebration, it is a moment to listen, learn, and stand beside the Itnegs and other indigenous peoples who have cared for the land long before others called it home. It is a pledge to protect their heritage and a promise to keep their voices alive; for when they thrive, we are all richer.

Words:
Yvann Bench Agaloos

Illustrators:
Niel Barbero
Sheena Barbosa

Layout:
Xiana

15/10/2025

HAPPENING NOW!
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‎The College of Teacher Education is currently undergoing an Online Accreditation Survey Visit by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines Inc. (AACCUP). The dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Marian Loren Valera is leading the accreditation task force for the online accreditation survey which started today and will last until friday, October 17, 2025.
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‎The Bachelor of Secondary Education, and the Bachelor of Elementary Education are the programs currently under accreditation survey, for level III (revisit) and Level IV respectively. Accreditation aims to evaluate the quality of an educational institution.
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Good luck! May the odds be in the institutions favor

Words: Jan Romar Corpuz
Layout: Maria Luciana Barril

14/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || Teachers Show Off Talent and Teamwork in a Lively Teachers’ Day Event

OCTOBER 9, 2025 – Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium buzzed with energy as the academic community gathered for a lively celebration under the theme “Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability” with an exciting inter-department dance competition.

The program began promptly at 8:00 A.M. with an invocation led by Ricky Piosca Jr., followed by the national anthem with Jessa Mae Barrientos. Charles Arsen G. Neri then delivered the opening remarks, officially welcoming everyone to the festivities. After the competition mechanics were clarified by Jed C. Dacayanan, the formal introduction of the judges was made, setting the stage for the main event: the Teachers’ Day Competition, where educators from every department stepped into the spotlight to perform.

Starting off with the College of Engineering (COE) dazzled the audience with an energetic and synchronized routine performed in striking neon-colored vests. The CASS (Bachelor of Arts in English Language) department brought retro style to the stage with a groovy and nostalgic performance. The Non-Teaching staff delivered a powerful and memorable act, standing out in bright orange outfits. The CASS (General Education) department captivated the crowd with a vibrant and visually stunning number. The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) faculty delivered a smooth and well-executed routine. The Laboratory High School (LABHIGH) faculty added a unique flair of student-teacher routine to the competition, while the College of Teacher Education (CTE) closed the event with a spectacular and captivating performance.

The competition was preceded by thoughtful tributes and intermission numbers from the students and mandated organizations in between performances.

After a highly contested event, the CASS (General Education) department emerged as the overall champion. The College of Teacher Education (CTE) secured 1st runner-up, and the Laboratory High School placed 2nd runner-up. Other participants, including COE, CASS (Bachelor of Arts in English Language), CIT, and the Non-Teaching staff, were all recognized with consolation prizes. The fun-filled day of camaraderie and talent wrapped up with the awarding ceremony and closing remarks delivered by Nathaniel Miguel Tabor, with Jed C. Dacayanan and Christian B. Julio served as the Masters of Ceremony.

Words:
Claire Mikey Pardilla

Photos:
Kheanne Chesther Luison
Kassandra Niña Barreras
Micaela Caddali
Claire Mikey Pardilla
Sheena Angel Barbosa
Jeremy Torres

Layout:
Xiana

13/10/2025

𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 || When Campus Power Fails

When the power on campus suddenly cuts out, the immediate silence is a sharp, jarring reminder of how fundamentally we depend on electricity for a modern education. The moment the main power goes down, everything stops: classes using projectors and computers freeze, and essential administrative tasks halt. This disruption is far more than a simple inconvenience; it's a massive institutional headache.

For today’s students, losing electricity is now just as crippling as losing Wi-Fi. While Wi-Fi is the highway for sharing information and accessing online tools, electricity is the essential fuel that makes those connections and tools possible. The sudden halt is deeply frustrating for students, even for faculty staff. This highlights the urgent need for a robust, reliable power system.

The importance of electricity in today’s learning environment cannot be overstated; it is a foundational utility, as critical as a stable internet connection. Modern education is built on technology, relying on everything from projectors and smart screens to the electric fans that make learning spaces comfortable.

An outage has steep costs for everyone. For students, it can mean missed deadlines, lost progress on computer-based projects, and the inability to use necessary digital study aids. For the administration, the risks involve potential damage to expensive teaching and research tools and a paralyzing slowdown of all necessary operations. Therefore, ensuring a stable electrical infrastructure is not merely a matter of comfort; it is a foundational requirement for providing quality education and ensuring that the significant investments in classroom technology are actually usable.

To mitigate the negative impact of inevitable power failures and make the campus more resilient, both the administration and the student body can take practical, forward-thinking steps.

The administration must commit to regularly inspecting and testing the electrical system. Crucially, they must invest in backup power—like generators or large battery systems—for the most critical teaching and administrative buildings. They also need to have a clear, rapid communication plan in place to inform everyone on campus about the reason for the outage and the expected time of restoration.

For students, they should develop habits that minimize disruption: saving their work frequently, keeping their electronic devices fully charged, and making use of conventional, non-digital study aids when possible.

By jointly recognizing electricity as a vital part of the learning process and implementing these simple, preventative solutions, the campus can ensure that a power cut becomes nothing more than a temporary pause, not a major derailment.

Words: Sinigang na Sardinas
Illustrator: Sheena Barbosa
Layout: Xiana

13/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || ASIST Student Leaders Answer the Call of Health Advocacy at VYLH Cordillera Youth Camp

OCTOBER 10-12, 2025 — Student leaders from the ASIST-Bangued Campus, representing the Youth Leaders and Advocates for Health (YLAH) and the Student Government (SG), successfully completed the three-day Volunteer Youth Leaders for Health Philippines (VYLH-PH) Cordillera Administrative Region Youth Camp held at Ritz Legarda Hotel, Baguio City. The event, held with the theme “Embracing our shared purpose,” aimed to train a new batch of volunteers (“Batch Bahagi”) and reinstate the VYLH-CAR Chapter. Organized with support from the Department of Health (DOH-CAR), Newborn Screening Center Central Luzon, VYLH-PH, and the Provincial Government of Abra, the camp equipped the young leaders with the knowledge and dedication needed to become health advocates in their communities.

The first two days were packed with learning sessions and interactive activities. Student leaders were welcomed by VYLH regional and founding advisers, including Dr. Virginia L. Narciso and Dr. Carmencita Padilla, and received an encouraging message from Vice Governor Ana Marie Bersamin, highlighting the youth’s role in shaping the future. Core advocacies of VYLH, such as folic acid awareness, newborn screening (NBS), preconception and family planning, and rare diseases, were discussed by various resource speakers from DOH-CHD CAR and VYLH-PH. The theoretical sessions were balanced with team-building activities and socials, promoting unity and a shared sense of purpose among the delegates from ASIST and UP Los Baños.

The camp concluded on October 12 with an Advocacy Campaign Planning Workshop, where the new members designed effective health campaigns for their respective communities. A highlight of the final day was a vibrant Cultural Presentation, with the ASIST students proudly showcasing the rich culture of Abra through dance and traditional attire, promoting unity in diversity. Following the closing rites, where facilitators shared heartfelt messages, the newly trained VYLH volunteers returned to Abra with a renewed passion to implement their learnings and contribute to the university's vision of community involvement, carrying forward the message that “Health is a shared responsibility.”

Words:
Kryshan Charisma Astudillo
Jake Hazaine Trero
Gaviellaine Tugadi

Layout:
Xiana

Photos:
Xiana

08/10/2025

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 || The Friend I Lost to Love

I even lost a friend . . .

I looked up at the bleak, gray skies,
As tears started to form in my eyes,
The raindrops masking my painful cries,
I languished at the unspoken goodbyes,

How did it all begin? Was it like a song?
But when did everything go wrong?
Why did we keep pretending for too long?
That our love had someplace to belong.

I’m sorry for loving you back then,
I’m sorry for hurting you in the end,
If only I stayed by your side as a friend,
Then I would not have lost you in the end.

Now our relationship has become dead,
This has never been what I had intended,
How did we end up being strangers instead?
Too many questions flooding my head . . .

For all the memories we shared, thank you,
I hope your heart finds happiness anew,
Seeing you with another would hurt too,
But there is nothing more I can do . . .

So . . . goodbye my love, goodbye my paradise . . .

Words: Hixu
Illustrators: Sheena Barbosa & Niel Barbero
Layout: Xiana

06/10/2025

‎EYES ON ME: ANOTHER “POLITIKA-NOVELA” UNFOLDS.
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‎Does everyone remember how the 2022 electoral alliance came to an end? The continuous struggle for power, when in fact, they should have stuck together to survive. This displays the nature of humans—those who have had a taste of power.
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‎Rumors say that another story is to unfold with the same plot. This one is not thicker than the original, but it seems to taste more bitter.
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‎It begins again with whispers of betrayal, lazy or sick, and the familiar tune of “for the betterment of all.” Some say it is for the pursuit of genuine service. Others claim it is a mere masquerade, designed to seize control under the pretense of improvement.
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‎The most intriguing thing in this story is how easy these hard-built alliances crumble as soon as entities do not meet in a common ground despite being a party without opponent. Unity seemed to have dissolved as soon the election ended. Why is it that as soon as the office is turned over, an internal strife occurs.
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‎The truth is that leadership is not always about leading. Sometimes, it becomes a contest of who commands the loudest applause, who holds the higher seat, and who controls at the back seat. And when that happens, ideals fall apart faster than promises made during campaigns.
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‎These internal strifes and struggle for power reflect not just immaturity in leadership but a rehearsal of the kind of leaders they might one day become. When personal ambition trumps cooperation, when pride outweighs responsibility, what message are we sending to the very people we claim to represent?
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‎And when all these comes to and end? No one will be a winner. The people who suffer the most are not those who sit at the throne, but those who simply hoped to be served with sincerity. These are the people who believed in promises of unity and reform, only to witness another episode of division masked as justice.
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‎As the curtains rise on yet another political “telenovela”, maybe it’s time for everyone to take a pause and reflect. Leadership is not about overthrowing or holding on; it is about uplifting. It is not about silencing others but listening to them. And it is definitely not about who sits on the throne, but who stands firm for what is right even when no one is watching.
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Because at the end of the day, power fades, titles expire, and positions change-but integrity stays. And perhaps, that's what's missing in this story: not just another chapter, but true leadership that values service over a cliché plot for a spectacle.

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