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The Reflector: Online, Bayambang (2025)

07/07/2025

𝐏𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐂 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
by Althea Marize D. Ruar

To strengthen international collaboration and academic exchange, Pangasinan State University–Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC) welcomed esteemed educators from Malaysia and India for a dynamic dialogue of teaching practices, July 1.

With the theme "Building Relationships in Dialogue and Global Education: Connecting Teachers, Cultures, and Classrooms," the event, held in partnership with PSU Binmaley and Asingan campuses, united representatives from UNITAR International University in Malaysia and Sanjivani University in India.

Dr. Ng Yu Jin, associate professor and dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities at UNITAR University Colleges, Malaysia, discussed the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment practices, primarily in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and lingua skills.

Meanwhile, Professor Uthara Suresh, assistant professor and language trainer at the Department of Foreign Language in Sanjivani University, India, presented the incorporation of educational games in the learning process to foster critical thinking and active participation among students.

“Students should contribute more and express their opinions. Learning should be student-centered, where teachers act not merely as lecturers, but as facilitators,” Suresh noted.

Siti Nor Amira, deputy dean and senior lecturer at UNITAR’s Faculty of Education and Humanities, Malaysia, shared effective teaching practices in Early Childhood Education, as well as the importance of developing the curriculum and learning environment to cater to the needs of all students.

Representing the host institution, Dr. Mitzy M. Macaraeg, dean of the College of Teacher Education (CTE), showcased the trends and practices in teacher education while highlighting the accolades of the university's alumni now teaching abroad.

Dr. Vemma Mae G. Olivar, chairperson of General Education (GE) department, emphasized the importance of stimulating critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and lifelong learning to produce holistic and future-ready individuals.

The event capped off with an open forum, allowing educators from the participating campuses to raise inquiries and exchange perspectives with their international counterparts.

photos by Sarah Mae Vicente

02/07/2025

𝐁𝐂 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝟒𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
by Carmela Beren

In commemoration of Pangasinan State University’s 46 years of dedication to public service, Bayambang Campus (BC), joining eight other campuses, hosted its Thanksgiving Mass and Salu-salo at the Campus Library yesterday, July 1.

The celebration commenced with a solemn mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Jan Baeza Corpuz, who emphasized in his homily the importance of faith and trust in the continued growth of the university.

Meanwhile, key administrators, members of the faculty, non-teaching staff, and students convened for a salu-salo, nurturing companionship while strengthening the campus community spirit among them.

In her welcoming speech, Campus Executive Director Gudelia M. Samson expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support of the PSU community over the years, acknowledging the many blessings the institution continues to receive.

The gathering served as a prelude to several Foundation activities lined up for PSUnians and stakeholders this September.

photos by Roger Lee Jan Corpuz

15/06/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸

You walked and held my hand,
When my little legs were still trembling.
Now, I’ll walk with you
Until your knees start aching.

Often, you forget this day— or nearly do. It doesn't come with the same fanfare like other celebrations. But he never forgets: to rise before you do, to fix what is broken, to carry the weight of what you don’t even notice. He walks beside you through the storms, often in silence, always steady.

No matter how far you’ve come, may you always go back and retrace the steps of the one who first taught you how to stand tall.

As a tribute to our pillars of strength and steady hands, The Reflector presents 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸— a celebration of the quiet, enduring love of fathers and father figures, in all of the forms they take.

𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 | Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

15/06/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎 | Ngayong 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝗺𝗮, maglaan tayo ng sandali upang kilalanin at pasalamatan ang ating mga haligi ng tahanan—mga amang buong pusong nagsusumikap para sa kanilang pamilya, anuman ang propesyon o estado sa buhay.

Kaya bago matapos ang araw na ito—Pa, ’Tay, Daddy, Uncle, Lolo, Kuya—ano man ang tawag mo sa kanila, huwag mong kalimutang lumapit, bumati, at buong lambing na sabihing: Halina muna kayo at magpahinga.

13/06/2025

𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮
by Wrensly Calimlim

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - In a significant stride toward international collaboration and academic excellence, Campus Executive Director (CED) Dr. Gudelia M. Samson along with College of Teacher Education (CTE) Dean Dr. Mitzy M. Macaraeg participated in a distinguished sharing session and lecture series hosted by UNITAR International University (UIU), June 11.

Dr. Samson and Dr. Macaraeg, together with Lingayen Campus Executive Director (CED) Dr. Renato E. Salcedo, engaged in a productive dialogue with the faculty of UIU, UNITAR University College, Perdana University, and INTI International College, which culminated in the successful signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with all four prestigious universities.

The campus officials highlighted the best practices and educational innovations while laying the groundwork for potential academic partnerships.

They also focused on mutual interests in teacher education, digital pedagogy, and cross-border academic mobility.

Dr. Samson and Dr. Macaraeg’s presentation of strategic initiatives and recent milestones were met with commendation from the Malaysian academic community.

Dr. Macaraeg took the opportunity to affirm PSU BC’s commitment to quality education, stating, “Our campus may not be as grand as UNITAR's, but we also deliver quality teacher education in the Philippines, just like you do here."

"This engagement with UNITAR not only showcases PSU BC's commitment to educational excellence but also opens avenues for research collaborations, student exchange, and joint programs," said Dr. Samson.

The visit underscores PSU Bayambang’s mission to elevate its global presence and to form dynamic partnerships with international institutions.

12/06/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮-𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘄𝗶𝘀, 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮

Tatangis ang sinumang may layang lumipad kung ipipiit. Higit, sakaling iharap sa isang papawirin ng kalayaang mapagkunwa.

Inihahandog ng The Reflector ang Literary Limelight: Gawa-gawang Bagwis, Guniguning Paglaya – bilang pakikiisa sa ika-127 na pagdiriwang ng deklarasyon ng Kalayaan ng bansa mula sa kolonya ng Espanya noong 1898.

Nawa’y magsilbing pagkakataon ang araw na ito upang ipagdiwang ang kalayaang nabawi mula sa mga dayuhang mananakop; at pagnilayan ang tunay na kalayaang marapat tamhin ng bawat Pilipino.

Sapagkat hindi tunay na malaya ang bayang inaalipin ng sarili nitong sistema.

𝗸𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗻 | Jemhil Velasco
𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮 | Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

11/06/2025

𝐓𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒 | G sa interview para sa PSU!
Go na go ang bawat aspiring PSUnian sa kanilang pagsabak sa interview, bitbit ang kanilang kumpiyansa. Pero sapat na nga ba ito para makapasa?

Sabay-sabay natin ‘yang alamin sa undercover mission nina Agent Esthevyn at Agent Djon — dito lang sa TR Asks!

Director | Catrina Joy Dayog
Hosts | Marck Esthevyn Cabiso, Djon Fredrick Andres
Editor and Videographer | Lara Apolonio
Production Assistant | Adrianha Bautista

11/06/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑

photos by Nathan Scott Toledano

10/06/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝗜𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻: 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻
by Jessica Rain Castillo

To stay or to stray—what becomes of longing when the youth has gone away?

In the realm of Philippine cinema, stories like this are not new – a woman, pressed by time, desire and tradition, stands in the middle of what was expected and what was longed for. Sometimes, we see them in the skin of youth—boys and girls brimming with want. Sometimes, they arrive as young parents mourning the dreams they shelved. But not quite like this. Not quite like the grandmother in this story, reaching into the dusk of her life, still burning with one last wish. Not quite like this question: What happens when longing outlives youth?

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. Ina Bulan, a short film by Pelikula Ilokana, is not interested in spectacle. It does not ask for sympathy; it asks instead to be seen. At its heart is the story of Seferina, a devoted prayer leader caught between the pull of responsibility and the silent longing for personal aspiration. In a poorly defined crossroad of clear pathways and bamboos, she tried to chart a path on both ways but in the end walked only one.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲. To the young viewers, it may feel distant—a film in Ilokano, led by a grandmother, speaking not only in speeches but in glances. Then something shifts. The old woman was seen not as someone else, but as a reflection—creased skin, yes, but also a familiar ache of a passion frozen in time.

While shooting a documentary in Ilocos, Sir Melver Ritz Gomez—the film’s writer and director—met the women who would become the soul of the film. Seferina, the lead, is a real-life prayer leader. None of the women with her were trained actors. But Mr. Gomez knows what makes a character compelling even in silence. As shown in the film, silence holds no absence. It is shaped with intention. It is where feeling moves—slow, unforced, whole.

Pelikula Ilokana had no luxury of glamor. The actors were volunteers. Food was the only reward they could guarantee. But still, the film pushed through. And when the National Commission for Culture and the Arts saw the profound potential behind the silence and stepped in with support, the path widened.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. The film premiered in SM Manila under the tremor of uncertainty. It was not merely a question of language, but of legibility—would the soft lives of Ilokano women be seen, heard, and understood by an audience unfamiliar with their texture? And yet, people came. From nearby cities and distant places like Kalinga, they filled the seats and let the story breathe.

Then came recognition. Ina Bulan became one of only 27 regional finalists out of 600 for the FAMAS Best Regional Film category. It won Best Picture at the EdukSine Film Festival, held at the University of the Philippines Film Center. Soon, it travels again—to Cinema Rehiyon 17 in Butuan City. But its roots remain. Mr. Gomez, who began filmmaking as a high school senior, founded Ylocos Star Films in 2013—now Pelikula Ilokana. Since then, more than twenty films have bloomed under his care, but none quite like Ina Bulan. It was made not just with craft, but with risk. Not just with footage, but with truth.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹. The language, Ilokano, was never a question. Gomez speaks of it as a vessel—not only of culture but of emotion, memory, and resistance. “Ilokano is our edge,” he once said. “It reminds the audience that comfort of familiarity is not the only way to connect.” It does not translate itself for ease. It invites the viewers to meet the film where it stands—to listen with more than ears, to watch with more than eyes.

Naisangsangayan is his favorite word. Extraordinary. Distinct. It sounds like ‘sanga-sangang daan’, which describes a road filled with twists and turns—a path that branches out in many directions, uncertain and winding. And life, especially the kind we’re all trying to live, is exactly that: a journey filled with decisions at every curve. We move forward. We take detours. We stumble. And still, we go on.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱. For the whole Pelikula Ilokana team, cinema is not a ladder to fame. It is a mirror held to the face of communities often left out of the frame. It is a voice that does not beg to be universal but dares to be specific.

And sometimes, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Creative work | Marck Esthevyn Cabiso

10/06/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | A new wave of aspiring PSUnians brave the final phase of their admission journey on Day 2 of the program interview at the Benigno Aldana Gymnasium and Learning Resource Center today, June 10.

Day 2 accommodates applicants to the following programs: Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science, Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Math, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (MM).

photos by Lara Apolonio, Adrianha Ecol Bautista, Nathan Scott Toledano, and Jason Devara Ursua

09/06/2025

𝐏𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐂 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
by Matthew Robin James Bullagay

First-year applicants of Pangasinan State University- Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC) undergo a program interview at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) today, June 9.

Day 1 saw the first batch of interviewees from programs, including Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education – Enhanced General Education, and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) major in English, Filipino, and Social Studies.

"Humingi po ng payo sa mga kilala ko pong nag-aaral dito at nagtanong din tungkol sa proseso ng interview,” said an applicant, sharing her preparation for the interview.

The interview process marks the final phase of the admission, testing the students' preparedness and suitability for their chosen programs.

Interviews will continue until Wednesday, June 11, to cover the other programs offered by the campus.

photos by Nathan Scott Toledano, Daniel Elbambo, Djon Fredrick Daguro Andres, and Catrina Joy Dayog

06/06/2025

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆.

The Reflector and the Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus community are one with our Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance of 𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗹-𝗔𝗱𝗵𝗮.

This holy festival commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who willingly sacrificed his son in obedience to God. In honor of his act of devotion, Muslims around the world offer Qurbani, a ritual sacrifice, and share their blessings with family, friends, and those in need.

Eid al-Adha reminds us of the power of faith and the importance of selflessness and compassion. May this celebration inspire us all to extend kindness to others and remain steadfast in our values.

Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

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