The Blaze - The Official Student Publication of NEUST

The Blaze - The Official Student Publication of NEUST THE PEN, OUR SWORD; THE TRUTH, OUR SHIELD

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | Pushing through a rainy evening, student leaders and delegates from different IIEE Student Chapters in C...
09/10/2025

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | Pushing through a rainy evening, student leaders and delegates from different IIEE Student Chapters in Central Luzon, wearing their casual attire, celebrate the "Pร mumug-pรณg: Fellowship Night" together at Nieto Hall, NEUST Sumacab Campus.

The awarding of winners from the pre-event competitions, including the kEEslap Awards, pre-RSCon activities, and school chapter accreditation, will take place immediately after the program activities and dinner.

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โœ’๏ธ๐Ÿ“ท Ron Alexis Linsangan

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | In celebration of IIEEโ€™s 50th founding anniversary, the Central Luzon Council of Student Chapters (CLCSC...
09/10/2025

๐—›๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช | In celebration of IIEEโ€™s 50th founding anniversary, the Central Luzon Council of Student Chapters (CLCSC), the regional student arm of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), officially kicks off its three-day 20th Regional Student Conference (RSCON) today at Nieto Hall, NEUST Sumacab Campus.

This yearโ€™s RSCON, themed โ€œIIEE@50: Celebrating 50 Years of Integrity, Innovation, Empowerment, and Excellence,โ€ aims to unite electrical and electronics engineering students from institutions across Central Luzon.

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โœ’๏ธ๐Ÿ“ท Kurt Justine Espejo

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | EIC Badajos sees leadership award as โ€œa call to serve moreโ€After being named as one of the Outstanding Student Le...
06/10/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | EIC Badajos sees leadership award as โ€œa call to serve moreโ€

After being named as one of the Outstanding Student Leaders of the Philippines (OSLP), May Ann Badajos, editor in chief of The Blaze, said the recognition inspires her to give back to the community.

โ€œFor me, this is a call to serve more, to amplify more voices, and to give back to the community that has shaped me,โ€ said Badajos, who ranked third among 200 applicants for the 2025 Outstanding Student Leaders of the Philippines (OSLP) award, conferred during the 1st Outstanding Student Leaders and 5th International Student Affairs and Services Convention (SASCON) held on October 1โ€“3, 2025, at Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City.

The Blaze EIC rose to the top after the ten-month-long process of OSLP application which included submission of documents, initial interviews, formation, immersion outreach program, and final interview.

โ€œUntil now, it still feels surreal, but more than anything, this is for the advocacies weโ€™ve been fighting for, and for the people who continue to believe in them,โ€ EIC Badajos said. โ€œIโ€™m deeply grateful for the chance to stand beside some of the countryโ€™s most inspiring student leaders, to listen to their stories, and to learn from their passion.โ€

The fifth-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture student said that she is โ€œproud and humbled to carry the banner of NEUST on the national stage.โ€

โ€œHindi ko inakala na makakarating ako rito. Galing sa isang probinsyal na unibersidad, madalas kong tanungin ang sarili ko kung sapat ba ako, kung kaya ko bang makipagsabayan sa malalaking paaralan at pangalan ng bansa,โ€ she added.

โ€œFrom the bottom of my heart, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nagpaabot ng panalangin at suporta. At higit sa lahat, salamat, Ama, for never failing to guide me and for the blessings that never run out,โ€ she continued.

Badajos also dedicated the recognition to her family, especially her late father, โ€œwho may no longer be with us but whom I know is watching proudly from heaven,โ€ she said.

She also shared the honor with her organizations and communities as the Board of Director for Region III, Luzonwide Association of Campus Editors (LACE), Vice President of Young Journalists Association of Region III (YJAR III), Lobbying and Local Policy Head at Kaya Natin! Youth Cabanatuan, Deputy Director for Internal Affairs of DOST Scholarsโ€™ Empowered Nationalistic and Tactical Regional Organization (SENTRO), Young Adult Representative for Girl Scouts of the Philippinesโ€“Cabanatuan City Council, Spiritual Head of BPC Youth Pastoral Council, and Lector at Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Dambana.

๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—–

NEUST, represented by the three (3) major student publications of the University, joined 45 other universities across the country in the convention organized by Transforming Advocates and Champions (TRAC Philippines), Inc.

A total of 15 delegates from The Blaze, Anihan (San Isidro Campus), and The Boulders (Gabaldon Campus) attended the 5th International SASCON that featured keynote speakers Teodoro โ€œTeddyโ€ Baguilat Jr. and Renecio โ€œLukeโ€ Espiritu Jr. who highlighted Indigenous Peoplesโ€™ rights and economic reforms, respectively.

They also participated in the panel discussions from experts that included Dr. Janice Kaylyn Lonogan, Dr. Rhodora A. Ngolob, Dean Sherwin Punla, Assistant Prof. Jeno Rey R. Pagaduan, and Dr. Romano M. Bulatao who tackled pressing concerns, from student welfare and gender inclusivity to climate change and employment security.

Gracing the event online, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong urged participants to commit to โ€œsmall, consistent acts of service,โ€ while Senator Bam Aquino emphasized coupling advocacy with action.

Aside from Badajos, NEUST student delegates also included Kiana Deborah Bautista, Nelmark Santiago, John Albert Domingo, Jubelle Salvador, Angela Jewel Garcia, Geraldine Sulit, Angela Binuya, Samantha Nicole Roldan, Cryshel Jorduela, and Nash Respicio. They were accompanied by Dr. Alfredo Esteban Jr., Jennifer Flores, and Dr. John Louie Galang.

๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—ฆ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜

Santiago, a first-time SASCON participant and The Blaze Associate Editor for External Affairs, , landed second place in Digital Poster Making and third place in Photography.

His poster design incorporated the 17 Sustainable Development Goals within the eventโ€™s color scheme, while he described his winning photograph as a tribute to the main agents of change, the student leaders, quoting his subject, Espiritu, โ€œMay nakikita akong pag-asa dahil nandito kayo.โ€

Santiago expressed gratitude for the recognition but valued the experience more saying, โ€œIโ€™m happy to see leaders across the nation, to compete, to connect, and to empower the hope this country needs.โ€

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โœ’๏ธ Jubelle Salvador
๐Ÿ“ท Nelmark Santiago, John Albert Domingo and Kiana Bautista

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง | The online application for the College Admission Test (CAT) for A.Y. 2026โ€“2027 is now OPEN! ๐Ÿ“ Application is st...
06/10/2025

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง | The online application for the College Admission Test (CAT) for A.Y. 2026โ€“2027 is now OPEN!

๐Ÿ“ Application is strictly online via:
๐Ÿ”— https://admission.neust.edu.ph

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Application period is until December 5, 2025.

Follow this link for complete guidelines and step-by-step application procedures: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ci2mjhnoi/

Donโ€™t miss your chance to become part of the NEUST family! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

ANNOUNCEMENT | The online application for the College Admission Test (CAT) for A.Y. 2026โ€“2027 is now OPEN!

๐Ÿ“ Application is strictly online via:
๐Ÿ”— https://admission.neust.edu.ph

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Application period is until December 5, 2025.

Follow this link for complete guidelines and step-by-step application procedures: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ci2mjhnoi/

Donโ€™t miss your chance to become part of the NEUST family! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—ง๐—˜๐—”๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ' ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ | From tracing letters to tracing our journeys, youโ€™re the ones who guide and navigate our hands. To...
05/10/2025

๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—ง๐—˜๐—”๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ' ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ | From tracing letters to tracing our journeys, youโ€™re the ones who guide and navigate our hands. To the heroes who go above and beyond their duty, Happy Teachersโ€™ Day!

May this day be filled with heartfelt appreciation for your efforts and dedication to your profession, in exchange for the classroom and life lessons that pilot your students through lifeโ€™s flight. We are forever grateful for your service and wisdom that shape us into individuals who strive for dreams and excellence, and for your guidance that leads us to the right path.

With hearts aflame and pens inspired, we, The Blaze, thank you all educators. Happy Teachersโ€™ Day!

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๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Dianne Garcia
๐Ÿ’ป John Louie Dadiz

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | USG Prexy thankful for โ€˜successfulโ€™ ASFY 2025; first-year students โ€˜happyโ€™ for memorable experienceโ€œSobra-sobrang...
04/10/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | USG Prexy thankful for โ€˜successfulโ€™ ASFY 2025; first-year students โ€˜happyโ€™ for memorable experience

โ€œSobra-sobrang thankful ako kasi naging successful sโ€™ya.โ€

This was the message of John Sebastian Mangilin, President of the University Student Government (USG), during the Alay Sa First Year (ASFY) 2025 on October 2, 2025 at the University Closed Gymnasium, NEUST Sumacab Campus.

โ€œSobrang nakatataba ng puso na makita lahat ng first year natin ngayon na nag-enjoy, natuwa sa mga prinepare namin and sโ€™yempre, very very thankful ako sa lahat,โ€ the USG President said.

โ€œKahit naudlot sโ€™ya ng isang linggo, ngayon nai-proceed namin at natapos namin sโ€™ya nang maayos,โ€ Mangilin said as the activity was moved due to Typhoon Opong.

With the theme โ€œThe Art of New Beginnings: Opening the Year with Culture, Creativity, Community,โ€ the event was attended by first-year students from different colleges and campuses of NEUST to compete in the following categories: solo singing, team dance, lip sync, and team debate.

๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€

For the first time, the College of Education (CoEd) and SIC tied in the debate competition and were both hailed as 1st place, while CICT rounded out the winners in 3rd place.

Moreover, College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) captured the 1st place in the lip-sync contest, while College of Architecture (CoArch) secured the 2nd place, and Atate Campus took the 3rd place.

The Peรฑaranda Off-Campus was awarded 1st place in the singing contest, while San Isidro Campus (SIC) emerged as 2nd place and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) earned 3rd place.

The College of Engineering (COE) clinched 1st place in the dance contest, while CAS landed in 2nd place and SIC claimed 3rd place.

๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€

For first-year students, the event was an opportunity to connect with friends and actively participate in the different activities prepared for them.

โ€œMasaya kasi dahil sa ASFY, na-meet ko โ€˜yong friends ko from other campuses. Kung dati hindi na kami [nagkikita] dahil sa mga busy schedule namin, nagawan ng paraan โ€˜yong pagkikita namin dahil ASFY,โ€ shared a first-year BS Architecture student.

โ€œMy experience in ASFY was good and also challenging. Representing the College of Nursing (CON), especially in the debate, was fun and very enjoyable,โ€ added a first-year CON student.

Meanwhile, some attendees observed that the venue was not spacious enough to accommodate all the first-year students, noting that seating arrangements could have been better considered.

Despite this, many appreciated the effort put into the decorations and commended the performances, intermissions, and hosts.

๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€

In her message, Dr. Rhodora Jugo, University President, underscored culture, creativity, and community as the three core elements to adapting to NEUST community.

โ€œTulad ng isang obra, mas nagiging buo at makulay ang inyong paglalakbay kapag isinama ninyo ang tatlong mahahalagang haligi: ang kultura na nagbibigay ugat, ang pagkamalikhain na nagbibigay sigla, at ang komunidad na nagbibigay lakas,โ€ said President Jugo.

She likened the journey of the first-year students to that of a painter facing a blank canvas, emphasizing that what matters most is having the courage to hold the brush and begin creating their own masterpiece.

โ€œMaaring hindi palaging perpekto ang inyong mga linya at maaring may mga pagkakataong magkamali ngunit lahat ng iyon ay bahagi ng proseso. Sa huli ang mahalaga ay patuloy kayong nagpipinta, patuloy na natututo, lumalago, at nagiging mas malapit sa pagbuo ng inyong pangarap,โ€ the University President said. โ€œAt tandaan ninyo walang obra na nabubuo nang nag-iisa.โ€

Moreover, Engr. Feliciana Jacoba, Vice President for Academic Affairs, commended the resilience of first-year students, noting how they had already overcome challenges upon entering the university. She mentioned that even the Signal No. 1 typhoon, which delayed the event, did not dampen the universityโ€™s commitment to welcome them.

She also underscored NEUSTโ€™s vision of global excellence by developing students with both technical skills and strong values, shaping them into honest, responsible, and ethical leaders within and beyond the university.

On the other hand, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Quijano, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs and Services, stressed the significance of the theme of ASFY, saying: โ€œAng bawat simula ay isang sining na dapat pagyamanin. Sa bawat guhit ng lapis, sa bawat himig ng awit, at sa bawat bigkas ng salita nililikha natin ang sining ng bagong paglalakbay. Dito sa pamantasan sisimulan nating iguhit ang inyong mga pangarap, sama-sama nating simula ang sโ€™yang bagong kabanata na hitik sa pagkatuto at pagkamalikhain at pagmamahal sa ating komunidad ng NEUST.โ€

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โœ’๏ธ Alicia Lou Montante and Renz Euwyne Bernardo
๐Ÿ“ท Gem Manuel Macaculop

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | CAS achieves historic 100% BLEPP 2025 pass rate; 2 topnotchers credit success to Godโ€™s providenceThe Nueva Ecija ...
04/10/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | CAS achieves historic 100% BLEPP 2025 pass rate; 2 topnotchers credit success to Godโ€™s providence

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has once again made history as its pioneer batch of examinees not only achieved a 100% passing rate but also produced two (2) topnotchers in the September 2025 Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians (BLEPP).

A total of 38 Psychology graduates from the CAS Psychology Department successfully passed the examination, with Chester Martinez and Matthew Mercado both securing the 7th spot nationwide, each garnering a rating of 88.20%.

According to Dr. Clarinda Reyes, Psychology Department Head, a 100% passing rate is a remarkable achievement.

โ€œWe are proud of every single one of you. Youโ€™ve set the bar high for future batches,โ€ said Dr. Reyes.

She also congratulated Martinez and Mercado, adding that โ€œtopping the board exam is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and perseveranceโ€

Dr. Reyes added that the departmentโ€™s success can be attributed to its comprehensive preparation program, which included an in-house review, mock board examinations, and board-type assessments in major subjects aimed at strengthening the studentsโ€™ foundation for the licensure exam.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Psychology, 12,416 out of 14,275 examinees passed the licensure examination, registering a national passing rate of 86.98%.

๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜†

For Martinez, the recognition was overwhelming. โ€œSobrang naiyak ako at ang unang lumabas sa bibig ko ay โ€˜Thank You, Lord!โ€™ Dahil simula review hanggang mismong exam, wala akong tigil kaka-pray, at answered prayer naman,โ€ he said.

He also shared how his journey into BS Psychology program was far from straightforward. โ€œWhen I started college, I really didnโ€™t have a clear direction. I was unmotivated and unhappy with my first course, so I stopped after the first semester. Then I prayed about trying Psychology and I told God: โ€˜Kung hindi ako para sa psych, wag ako tanggapin ng department.โ€™ Pero ang smooth lang ng pag-shift ko, and I felt His favor throughout my journey,โ€ Martinez recalled.

Martinez dedicated his success to his parents, who stood by him every step of the way. โ€œSa mom ko na full support lagi sakin, even during the exam, siya kasama ko sa Baguio, tagagising at tagaluto ng breakfast at baon. Sa father ko na nagbibigay ng support through finances. Sa mga friends ko na todo motivate sakin when I doubted myself. And of course, to God, my number one takbuhan every time Iโ€™m struggling,โ€ he said.

๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐˜€

Mercado, on the other hand, described the recognition as surreal. โ€œParang hindi totoo, to be honest. It took me a few hours bago ko ma-realize na topnotcher pala ako. Even now, there are times it still feels unbelievable but itโ€™s real, itโ€™s happening,โ€ he shared.

He dedicated his achievement first and foremost to the Lord. โ€œKung hindi dahil sa grace Niya, hindi ko makakaya ang lahat, lalo na during that two-day exam. Less than four hours lang tulog ko nung first day, pero lakas na ni Lord yun hanggang matapos,โ€ he recalled.

He also credited his parents and family for their unwavering support. โ€œThey told me every day ang prayers nila kay Lord specific na to pass and top the exam. Itโ€™s them na pinanghugutan ko nang inspirasyon at lakas kapag pinanghihinaan ako ng loob,โ€ Mercado said.

As a former irregular student who transferred to NEUST in his second year, Mercado emphasized that oneโ€™s academic journey does not define future success. โ€œBeing an [irregular] student doesnโ€™t make you less of a person. Itโ€™s not something that defines your future. Coming from the โ€˜minorityโ€™ of the university, we managed to top the board exams,โ€ he added.

๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€

With NEUSTโ€™s historic feat, both Martinez and Mercado expressed hope that their story would inspire future psychometricians to keep striving.

Martinez emphasized the importance of consistency and purpose. โ€œDiscipline, commitment, and prayer, โ€˜wag panghinaan ng loob. Normal ang self-doubt, pero through hard work, itโ€™ll all be worth it. Always remind yourself kung para saan at kanino mo ginagawa ang lahat. Set daily goals, reward yourself for every progress, and donโ€™t forget to take care of your well-being along the way,โ€ he advised.

Mercado, meanwhile, urged aspiring psychometricians to embrace both struggles and growth. โ€œBe daring. If you want to pass and even top the boards, donโ€™t give up on that dream. Kahit na bagsak ka sa drills, gamitin mo โ€˜yon as a learning experience. Quality over quantity when studyingโ€”focus on mastering one thing at a time. And most importantly, never lose faith. Our field is a helping profession, so if your heart is for serving others, the Lord will grant the desires of your heart and use your success for His glory,โ€ he said.

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โœ’๏ธ Arriane Grace Villasana
๐Ÿ“ท Matthew Mercado and Chester Martinez
๐Ÿ’ป Erish Quijano

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | Venturing high through Alay sa First Year, FUSO Kick-Off, & Governance WorkshopA day packed with activities ...
03/10/2025

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | Venturing high through Alay sa First Year, FUSO Kick-Off, & Governance Workshop

A day packed with activities that foster growth, culture, and friendly competitions aligning with the universityโ€™s vision to transform societal development.

Headed by the University of Student Government (USG), first-year students from different colleges and campuses showcased their talent and skills by courageously competing in singing, dancing, debate, and lipsyncing at the Alay sa First Year with a theme โ€œThe Art of New Beginnings: Opening the Year with Culture, Creativity, and Community.โ€

The FUSO Kick-Off and Recognition program, having a theme โ€œHIRA;ya: HIRAngin at YAkapin ang Bagong Henerasyon,โ€ was held at the Open Gymnasium, where multiple university organizations competed for the booth competition.

Furthermore, the training entitled, "Bridging Branches: A joint Leadership and Governance Workshop", equipped Student Judicial Council and House of Representatives with lectures from Atty. Bembol DC. Castillo.

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โœ’๏ธ Prince Jeric Fermin
๐Ÿ“ท Ryza Nicole Taguines, Andrea Nicole Obedoza, Gem Manuel Macaculop, Justin Matthew Rivera, James Valino
๐Ÿ’ป Aaron Bautista, Erish Quijano

03/10/2025

๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ญ๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—Ÿ | Talaga nga namang feel na feel ng mga Freshies ang good vibes sa Alay sa First Year 2025!

Mula sa singing competition hanggang sa nagbabalik na debate competition, sinalubong ng ating mga "bunso ng pamantasan" ang bagong yugto ng kanilang college life na puno ng inspirasyon, saya, at pagkakaisa.

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Prince Jeric Fermin
๐Ÿ“ท John Louie Dadiz, Justin Matthew Rivera
๐Ÿ’ป AJ Capule

๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก | The Blaze Editor-in-Chief, May Ann M. Badajos, has been hailed as the 3rd Most Outstanding Student Leader of t...
03/10/2025

๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก | The Blaze Editor-in-Chief, May Ann M. Badajos, has been hailed as the 3rd Most Outstanding Student Leader of the Philippines.

The search for OSLP from a pool of 200 aspirants is part of the 1st Outstanding Student Leaders and 5th Student Affairs and Services National Convention held at Baguio City joined by various universities and colleges in the country.

๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก | Nelmark Santiago from the Blaze bags two awards in the 1st Outstanding Student Leaders and 5th Student Affairs...
03/10/2025

๐—๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ก | Nelmark Santiago from the Blaze bags two awards in the 1st Outstanding Student Leaders and 5th Student Affairs and Services placing 2nd in Digital Poster Making and 3rd best in Photography competition.

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Office of Student Publications clinches first-ever NEUST PRAISE Achievement AwardMaking history for the first tim...
02/10/2025

๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช๐—ฆ | Office of Student Publications clinches first-ever NEUST PRAISE Achievement Award

Making history for the first time, the Office of Student Publications of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) received the NEUST PRAISE Achievement Award during the Parangal sa Natatanging Kawani held on September 30 at the NEUST Closed Gymnasium, Sumacab Campus.

The award marks the first recognition of the Student Publication Office at the annual PRAISE Award, honoring the officeโ€™s outstanding accomplishments in regional, national, and international journalism competitions and conferences.

Among its most notable victories are the ASEAN Virtual Student Opinion Writing Competition, the National Word Cup and Masterclass, and the Luzon-wide and Regional Higher Education Press Conference.

The recognition also highlighted the office's contribution to advancing academic excellence and fostering student engagement by amplifying the student voice while upholding the highest standards of responsible journalism.

โ€œBeing recognized for the first time at the NEUST PRAISE Awards is a validation of the dedication and commitment of the people that make up the Office of Student Publications,โ€ said Dr. Alfredo M. Esteban Jr., Head of the Office of Student Publications, who received the award alongside advisers Mrs. Jennifer T. Flores and Dr. John Louie D. Galang, as well as staffers from the three student publications: The Blaze, Anihan, and The Boulders.

โ€œMoving forward, the Office of Student Publications is committed to building on this milestone by further strengthening its programs and impact, and by continuing to uphold excellence in campus journalism,โ€ Esteban added.

For the student journalists, the award is a validation of their commitment to their craft and their impact on the NEUST community.

โ€œItโ€™s such an honor for us to be part of the publication because it feels like we have fulfilled our duty. Seeing our advisers and co-journalists smiling as they claimed the trophy truly warmed my heart,โ€ said Jewel Garcia, Editor-in-Chief of Anihan.

Echoing this sentiment, The Boulders Editor-in-Chief Samantha Nicole Roldan said, โ€œIt is an honor for us to be part of this milestone for NEUST Student Publications, and we are motivated to continue serving the students.

"This recognition reflects the capability of student journalists to contribute to the universityโ€™s success through their hard work and commitment to campus journalism," Roldan added.

Furthermore, John Albert Domingo, Managing Editor for Finance of The Blaze, also emphasized the collaborative spirit behind the recognition.

โ€œIt is rewarding to see the hard work of NEUST student journalists recognized at this level. This achievement would not have been possible without the collaborative spirit of The Blaze, Anihan, and The Boulders," Domingo said. "Campus journalism proves that the student voice matters and plays a vital role in building an informed NEUST community."

The PRAISE Awards, chaired by Atty. Bembol D.L. Castillo annually recognizes individuals and offices whose contributions embody the universityโ€™s values of integrity, service, and excellence.

With the Office of Student Publications' first entry into the roster of awardees, the office now joins the ranks of NEUST units formally recognized for advancing the universityโ€™s prestige in the field of campus journalism.

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โœ’๏ธ Arriane Grace Villasana
๐Ÿ“ท Kiana Deborah Bautista
๐Ÿ’ป Erish Jazmine Quijano

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