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29/08/2025

The trade lives on through new voices.

Introducing the Executive Board of The Tradesman A.Y. 2025–2026.

Behind every story is a choice—whether to stay silent or to speak with courage. This year’s board takes on the challenge, not just as writers and editors, but as guardians of truth, integrity, and the student voice.

Like heroes in the next level of a game, we step into the arena equipped with grit, vision, and responsibility. Each member carries the duty to protect the freedom of the press within our campus, to seek clarity amid conflict, and to handle sensitive reportage with care and conviction.

As the new Executive Board, we carry forward the mission of fearless, responsible, and sensitive reportage.

Like in every stage of a game, the obstacles only sharpen our skills. And through it all, one thing remains constant:
For conflict and sensitive reportage, we remain.

28/08/2025

| CoEng'g produces one newly licensed electrical engineer

Samar State University - College of Engineering welcomed one newly registered electrical engineer on August 2025 Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination (REELE).

The sole first-time taker passed the exam, marking a 100% passing rate for first-timers. With six total examinees, the college posted an institutional passing rate of 16.67%.

Nationwide, the Professional Regulation Commission posted that 1,240 out of 3,186 examinees passed, with an overall passing rate of 38.92%.

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28/08/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | College of Education (CoEd) clinched first place at the SSU ASEAN Debate 2025 held on August 27 at the Samar State University Convention Center.

The CoEd debate team, composed of Marlon Baldago, Dan Johann Maribojoc, and Kyle Quiniñeza, prevailed in the Asian Parliamentary-style tournament after rounds of intense debate against other colleges.

‎Representing the College of Arts and Sciences, Rain Hendrick Muñoz, Paul Jervin Ladesma, and Khyle Meca Biteng secured second place, while the College of Industrial Technology, represented by Roselyn Velasco, April Joy Dacula, and Ben Jezreel Cabatuan, placed third.

Special awards went to Paul Jervin Ladesma, who was named Best Debater, and Kyle Quiniñeza, who received the Best Speaker title.

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28/08/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | Samar State University produced one passer in the August 2025 Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination, recording a 100% passing rate for first-time taker and a 16.67% overall institutional passing rate.

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28/08/2025

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 | Closed Open: Eala falls to Spanish Olympian, bows out of the US Open

Philippine tennis trailblazer and world No. 75 Alexandra Eala's Grand Slam campaign was put to a halt after matching up with Spain's world No. 95, Cristina Bucsa, in the second-round match of 2025 US Open Women's Singles today at around 2:30 AM PHT in Queens, New York.

Although Eala has a higher Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rank over Bucsa, the Spaniard towers over the Filipina US Open neophyte on experience—Cristina is a 2024 Olympics tennis doubles bronze medalist and 7-time WTA Tour doubles titleholder.

In the first set, Eala showed no hesitation, engaging in a shootout with Bucsa, trading games point for point. However, the Spanish Olympic bronze medalist showcased her experience by converting more break points and seizing deuce advantages—claiming the first set, 6-4.

Alex didn't falter in the second set, continuing the seesaw match with Cristina, taking 3 games. Bucsa eventually broke the deadlock, overwhelming Eala with her expertise and dominating in crucial deuce points.

In the ninth game, the Spanish reached the match point but the Filipina forced a deuce. Bucsa, however, exploited the deuce one last time to get the match point—ultimately claiming the second set and the match, 6-3, 2-0—ending the Filipina's first US Open campaign.

In the Filipina's first round outing, she faced off against Denmark's world No. 14 Clara Tauson. Eala nabbed the win after persisting Tauson's 5-1 lead, closing the matchup with a third-set tiebreaker, 7-6 (13/11).

She set a record for the Philippines as she not only won her first career Grand Slam main draw match, but also delivered the country's first ever. Alex ends her 2025 US Open run with a record of 1 win and 3 losses.

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28/08/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Teams from various colleges converged at the Convention Center’s ground floor on Wednesday, August 27, for the ASEAN Quiz Bowl and ASEAN Map Challenge, led by Quiz Master, Prof. Jhonil Bajado.

The competition formed part of the three-day ASEAN Month celebration organized by the Office of International Affairs, in line with CHED Regional Memorandum Order No. 104, Series of 2025.

Designed to test the wit and knowledge of participating students, the quiz bee challenged them on ASEAN’s history, culture, and regional affairs.

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28/08/2025

The clock is ticking, Tradesmen! ⏳

Applications for Staff Hunt 2025 will close on August 31.

If you haven’t pre-registered yet, this is your sign to join the quest and let your voice, skills, and passion shine in the different arenas of campus journalism.

Don't get "game over" just yet. Hit that pre-register button and level up your journey in campus journalism before the clock runs out.

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27/08/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Bachelor of Science in Psychology students convened to elect program-wide organization officers for Academic Year 2025–2026 on Wednesday, August 27, at the CoEd Function Hall.

Newly elected officers represent three program-based organizations: the SSU Psychology Society, the Student Psychological Association (SPA), and the re-established Psychosocial Peer Support Organization (PPSO), which will provide helpline services and psychoeducation.

Instated officers are as follows:

SSU Psychology Society

President: Jullane Lim
Vice President: Mark Braian Pacoma
Secretary: Mae Crystalie Maluya
Treasurer: Angel Mae Tomacas
Auditor: John Trix Bagas
P.I.O.: Julliene Duquitan
4th-year rep: Rodelyn Lacasa
3rd-year rep: Janel Bertos
2nd-year rep: Anthony Gabiana
1st-year rep: Mikaela Montañez

Student Psychological Association (SPA)

Mayor: Helena Marasigan
Vice Mayor: Mary Rhose Apis
Secretary: Ben Gabatbat
Assistant Secretary: Rain Muñoz
Treasurer: CJ Plumentera
Auditor: Althea Mabangue
4th-year rep: Lyka Francisco
3rd-year rep: Erwin Ponce
2nd-year rep: Kim Velez
1st-year rep: Khyle Meca Biteng

Psychosocial Peer Support Organization (PPSO)

President: Hannah Joy De Leon
Vice President: Angelie Kyle Babon
Secretary: Michael Dave Cabantoc
Treasurer: Tricia Joy Buenaventura
Auditor: Avegail Anquilan
P.I.O.: Trizha Maebelle Calosor

Psychology faculty member and former Psychology Society president Jevah Mae Piamonte emphasized the role of the newly elected officers in advancing the program's initiatives during the election.

"If you'll be elected, I hope you take this opportunity to serve since psychology is a helping profession. I hope you embody the spirit of being a leader with humility and live the spirit of the Psych Society," Piamonte said.

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26/08/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | PICE SSU-SC wins silver, bronze at regional CE quiz

Jessie Lorenz Abantao and Stanlee Niño Pader of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Samar State University-Student Chapter (PICE SSU-SC) bagged second and third place, respectively, at the 40th National Civil Engineering Students' Quiz (NCESQ) – Regional Elimination on August 23.

Organized by PICE Metro Tacloban, the competition was held at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office VIII in Palo, Leyte, and was participated by a total of 21 teams from various state universities and colleges across the region.

Apart from Abantao and Pader, Mark Ivan Cabael of PICE SSU-SC also took part in the competition. The university's delegation was led by Vice President for Academic Affairs Engr. Felisa Gomba as the organization's adviser, and the team also included coaches, instructors, and officers from the organization.

All podium placers from the 40th NCESQ Regional Elimination are expected to compete at the nationals in the following months this year.

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25/08/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | Samar State University has announced that all classes across campuses will shift to flexible learning tomorrow, August 26, 2025, due to inclement weather conditions.

Deans and Campus Directors are tasked to monitor teaching-learning activities, while work for personnel will remain regular.

Stay safe and keep warm, Tradesmen! 🌧️

25/08/2025

Call for Tradesmen with unmatched logic and eloquence!

Samar State University (SSU) International Affairs will hold its ASEAN Debate 2025 in years at Convention Center Ground Floor on August 27-29, with Preliminaries running on August 27 at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, while Finals on August 29 at 8:00 AM until 11 AM.

Facilitated by Dr. Art T. Roncesvalles, it will house a clash of modern-day orators whose wit and gnarling persuasion are tested in a challenge of truths and mechanization of motions.

Successful defenders of ideas could bag ₱2,000 for the Champion title, while ₱1,000 and ₱500 for winners of 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up, respectively.

All colleges across the campus are encouraged to participate with a team of 3 members, prescribed to wear the university uniform with pride, and reminded to be present 30 minutes before the scheduled time.

Sharpen your arsenal. Speak your truth. Unveil argumentative fallacies.

See link to the official post:
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25/08/2025

A hero will never be forgotten, for your legacy will remain in our history.

National Heroes Day is more than just remembering those who fought for our freedom; they also help shape our identity and culture, which until now define our perspectives on carrying on with life. On this 25th day of August, we will celebrate your victories as if it were ours.

As declared in the Administrative Code of 1987 and Republic Act No. 9492 of 2007, this historical day shall be celebrated yearly to commemorate national and local figures who etched great contributions to this country.

With their courage being as impenetrable as steel armor and their faith being their strongest weapon, in an attempt to change history and to serve for our country, our forefathers did their role for us to have the future they also aspired to.

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