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The Astrals, NISU Main Campus, V. Cudilla Sr. Avenue, Estancia (2025)

23/10/2025

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 | 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Respective colleges of the Northern Iloilo State University (NISU)– Main Campus released their official monikers in light of the upcoming NISU Estancia Sports Meet and Conference, from October 27-30, 2025.

Here are the official monikers of NISU's colleges:

College of Education Lions
College of Industrial Technology Tigers
College of Information and Computing Studies Falcons
College of Engineering Wolves
College of Management Cheetahs
College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Flamingos
College of Arts & Sciences Phoenix
College of Fisheries and Allied Sciences Orcas

The said monikers will also mark the colleges' symbol and unique identity in all NISU-wide competitions, academic endeavors, and official university functions.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀

23/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | To strengthen preparedness and response during earthquakes, NISU–Main Campus participated in the Simultaneous Regional Earthquake Drill spearheaded by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP), ERDERT, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Philippine Coast Guard this afternoon, October 23. | via Mariel Avert Asturias

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿

23/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 4-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲; 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀

Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) is set to hold its Main Campus Sports Meet and Conference, with the theme “Triumph Over Adversity: A powerful journey of perseverance, teamwork, and resilience in sports,” across different sporting venues from October 27–30, 2025.

Main Campus Sports Director Dr. Erwin Caton voiced out the university’s limitations in terms of facilities, which prompted them to partner with the Estancia LGU to conduct games inside evacuation centers, elementary schools, and barangay gymnasiums.

Despite the limitations, Dr. Caton guaranteed the university’s preparedness for this year’s sports fest.

“Days from now, for the office, in terms of the preparation, I believe everything is set with the equipment through the help of other offices and even the students themselves. We are already 90 percent ready,” he added.

Moreover, Caton revealed the inclusion of Laro ng Lahi on the first day of the Sports Fest to cater to the non-athletes.

“I would like to emphasize that this event is not only purely for the athletes, but we also include non-athletes to encourage physical activity through Philippine traditional games,” he remarked.

This year, eight participating colleges - College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Engineering (COEng), College of Education (COE), College of Management (COM), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Fisheries and Allied Sciences (CFAS), College of Information and Computing Studies (CICS), and College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) will battle against each other under various sports activities.

The winning athletes will then represent NISU Estancia Campus during the NISU Intercampus Sports Fest and the Regional State Universities and College Athletic Association (RSUCAA) next year.

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗼

22/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | SEA Teacher Program Exchange Batch 11 concluded the first session of their Filipino Language Class in partnership with Kapisanang Filipino and the Filipino Program of the College of Education, today, at the NISU Language Center.

Faculty members from the Filipino and English Departments, representatives from the English and Filipino majors, and student buddies accompanied the SEA Teachers where they were taught basic Filipino phrases, words, and sentences. | via Februaryn Dream Josue

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

Astrals

21/10/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁!

All of us at The Astrals send you our heartfelt wishes on your special day.

Your creativity, sharp wit, and artistic talent have brought something truly special to our pages. With every stroke of your pen, you breathe life into our stories.

May you continue to be an amplifier of change within and beyond our campus walls.

20/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Teacher Education students from the College of Education (COE) formally welcomed three representatives from Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) as part of Northern Iloilo State University’s commitment towards a globally competitive education under the SEA Teacher Exchange Program, at the NISU Mini Theater, October 20.

These SEA Teachers will undergo a 15-day observation and internship at Estancia Central Elementary School and selected high schools in Estancia before spending another 15 days at the NISU Ajuy Campus.

Jordan Luziano, one of the SEA Teachers, shared his excitement to gain experiences during his stay in the Philippines.

“I want to see the difference between the children here and those from Indonesia – how they grow and learn. I would also love to know the system here in Iloilo so that after all of this, when I go back to Indonesia, I can collect a lot of experience,” Luziano stated.

This afternoon, all three of them were accompanied by their corresponding student buddies for their courtesy call with the University President and to conduct a campus tour, which made them familiar with various campus facilities.

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

17/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗨, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: 𝗖𝗥𝗖𝗬 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

Embodying service and solidarity, the Northern Iloilo State University (NISU)–Main Campus College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) organized the Mobile Blood Donation Drive with the theme “One NISU, One Heart for Life,” held at the university gymnasium, October 16.

Strengthened by the collective efforts of the Philippine Red Cross–Iloilo Chapter, University Health Clinic, student-based organizations—the Supreme Student Council (SSC), Young Environmentalists Society (YES), and Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP)—and the Midwifery Department, the event aimed to provide vital blood supplies for hospitals and communities across Iloilo.

Over 60 individuals took part in the drive, with 38 successfully donating, making a valuable addition to the Philippine Red Cross’s blood bank.

Donors went through five key stages—Registration (Vital Signs), Interview, Hemoglobin/Blood Typing, Physical Examination, and Blood Collection—assisted by medical staff from the Philippine Red Cross–Iloilo Chapter, NISU midwifery students, and CRCY members.

NISU–Main Campus CRCY President Ralph Jason Lastua expressed his joy and pride over the successful outcome of the activity, emphasizing its deeper purpose and impact.

“As we end our mobile blood donation drive, I feel ecstatic because the success of this initiative also means we save lives, which is the main goal of our blood donation drive,” said Lastua.

“At a time when many natural calamities occur, we hope that through this initiative, we can help—even with the small amount of blood we have collected today,” he added.

Despite budget constraints and a few donors backing out, Lastua said the activity was made possible through the support of SSC, YES, and FLP, adding that they were grateful for the turnout and the amount of blood collected.

To recognize the donors, certificates and donor cards were distributed by the NISU CRCY and the Philippine Red Cross at the end of the program.

Snacks and a photo booth were also prepared by the CRCY for the participants.

Note: Some of the donors’ faces have been redacted for privacy.

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘀
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿

16/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | A spirit of compassion rises as Northern Iloilo State University (NISU)–Main Campus College Red Cross Youth (CRCY) spearheads the Mobile Blood Donation Drive with the theme “One NISU, One Heart for Life,” at the university gymnasium today, October 16.
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‎In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross–Iloilo Chapter, University Health Clinic, student-based organizations, and the Midwifery Department, the activity fosters unity, volunteerism, and the life-saving advocacy of blood donation. | via Mariane Faith Vargas

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿

16/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | ‎‎𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 75% 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2025 𝗙𝗣𝗟𝗘

‎Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) – Main Campus delivered an impressive performance in the October 2025 Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination (FPLE), achieving a 75.00% overall passing rate based on the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
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‎Out of 11 first-time takers from NISU-Main, 10 successfully passed, marking an excellent 90.91% first-timer passing rate. Meanwhile, out of five repeaters, two made the cut, resulting in a 40% repeater passing rate.
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‎The following are the new Registered Fisheries Professionals from NISU–Main Campus:

‎Jubert P. Aparecio, RFP
‎Ivan A. Arceo, RFP
‎Noilyn M. Baat, RFP
‎Charles Darwin D. Bales, RFP
‎Kaye Marie E. Bataga, RFP
‎Ireneo D. Berano, RFP
‎Wendil D. Fuentes, RFP
‎Jessa Mae M. Ilao, RFP
‎Alemar U. Magtiza, RFP
‎Jemar M. Melgar, RFP
‎Neome S. Pancho, RFP
‎Shella Mae T. Toraneo, RFP
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‎NISU–Concepcion Campus likewise demonstrated commendable results with a 91.67% overall passing rate, as seven out of eight first-time takers passed (87.50%) and all four repeater examinees achieved a perfect 100% passing rate.
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‎Nationally, the PRC reported 1,507 passers out of 2,165 examinees, equivalent to a 69.61% national passing rate.
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‎The board examination was conducted on October 9-11, 2025, across multiple testing centers nationwide, including Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Rosales, Tacloban, and Tuguegarao.
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‎NISU’s remarkable performance in this year’s FPLE highlights its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and its vital role in shaping competent and globally competitive fisheries professionals.

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘀
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗼

12/10/2025

𝗡𝗮𝗴𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗸𝗮 𝗻𝗮, 𝗟𝗮𝗯?

"𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗸𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗶 𝗯𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀!"

Deny it or not but having someone who motivates you to strive for excellence is on top!

"𝗧𝗶 𝗽𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?"
Ang aming kasagutan ayy...
𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗚 𝗡𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗔!

But all jokes aside, midterm examinations are a test of grit, resilience, and persistence of every NISUnian. With or without partner mag review, we know that with faith and determination - you can confidently ace each one.

All the best from The Astrals Pubmilya!

Note: Dapat pasado gid kay baby kag sa exams.

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗷𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲
𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗼
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗼

07/10/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗳!

Through your lens, fleeting moments turn into timeless tales, each frame bursting with life and emotion. Your artistry goes beyond capturing scenes, it captures stories, passion, and the heartbeat of our publication.

Your lens has the power to freeze moments and turn them into stories that speak louder than words. Continue painting life through your camera—one shot at a time.

04/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧 | Reliving the glamour that outshone the tremor.

Let us take a moment to walk down the memory lane to the Search for Mutya at Ginoo ng NISU Estancia 2025 on September 30. From the loudest crowd, beaming lights, up to the suspenseful crowning moment, this spectacular pageant had brought another beacon of pride and honor to the institution.

Indeed, the candidates coming from the eight colleges of Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) Main Campus have showcased beauty, charm, talents, and wit. From their creative festival costumes, they have demonstrated the rich cultural identity of Quinto Distrito.
Moreover, the candidates set fire on stage through their playsuit attire segment; electrifying the air with their confidence and bodies. But the ultimate test to the crown came during the preliminary interview, a real test of not just beauty and grace, but also intellect, eloquence and purpose.

The 5.3 magnitude earthquake may have halted their momentum, but not the grace and determination that were already etched on their hearts.

Indeed, this prestigious pageant is the true battle for sharp minds, relentless purpose for the institution, grace under pressure, and beauty that transcends beyond the campus walls.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘇𝗼

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