The Catalyst - BSU - CNS

28/05/2025

Congratulations to all presenters and winners in the recently concluded CNS Student Research Congress! Your research not only contributes to the academic and scientific community but also inspires others to pursue excellence.

As you prepare for the upcoming University Research Congress, a venue for you to further share your work, please take note of the following.

𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑻 𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑻𝑼𝑫𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑺:

1. There will be a 𝟐𝟎–𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫.
2. Submit four (4) copies of the printed materials (in A4 paper size) on or before May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM at the CNS-Dean's Office and email the digital copy to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject: CNS_Research Congress (Family name of author/s)

Also, you can access some of the 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑠 through this link: bit.ly/2025USRC.

Should you have any queries? Message OVPRE's FB Messenger at https://www.facebook.com/ovpre.bsu.7 or email them through [email protected]

See you on 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at the 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭!

17/04/2025

𝗕𝗟𝗦, 𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Bios Logos Society (BLS) and the Young Environmentalists’ Society (YES) successfully concluded their officer elections for the academic year 2025–2026 on April 3–4 and April 10–11, respectively, with high voter turnout from students under the Biology and Environmental Science programs.

In the BLS election, Eunice Althea D. de Leon, the incumbent Vice President, secured the position of President with 283 votes out of 349 voters. With her fellow newly elected officers, Justin Juls O. Busto as the Vice President with 241 votes, Trixia Kate B. Anno garnering 273 votes as the next Secretary, 254 votes for the next Treasurer – Sherein Jesi M. Ringor, reelected Auditor – Darylle Ryan A. Dulay (257 votes), and Janna Krystelle E. Anas and Althea Ester G. Biado will step in as the next Public Information Officers (178 votes) each.

In her campaign statement, de Leon emphasized her goals for student engagement where organizational activities and events will become an engaging part of college life, bridging the gap between academics and student experiences.

Meanwhile, YES saw Maria Leonora Nibut elected as the President with 167 votes. Shekinah Hombrebueno secured the position of Vice President for Internal Affairs with 154 votes, while Samantha Ching To was elected Vice President for External Affairs with 153 votes. Other key positions were filled by Roxanne Mosada as Secretary (144 votes), Karenn Canabe as Treasurer (152 votes), and Junie Babkeg as Business Manager (90 votes).

On the other hand, Nibut focused her first goal on strengthening partnerships with environmental organizations, fostering collaboration beyond campus.

The freshly elected officers will be starting their responsibilities at the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year, including managing the election process to fill all other key officer positions for their upcoming term.

Looking ahead, other Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) under the College of Natural Science (CNS), including Chem Soc Jr. of the Chemistry Department and the CNS Student Government, are set to hold their officer elections later in the next academic year.

✒ Marieta P. Lami-ing

11/04/2025

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣!

The Catalyst’s very first digital newsletter is finally out! Catch the highlights of the first semester — from big wins to campus stories, we’ve got it all covered.

Access the newsletter through this link:
https://tinyurl.com/the-catalyst-bsu
https://tinyurl.com/the-catalyst-bsu
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10/04/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Be part of The Catalyst, the official student publication of the College of Natural Sciences. Whether you’re a writer, artist, photographer, or layout enthusiast — this is your chance to grow, express, and make an impact.

📝 Fill out the application form through the link below:
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All responses will be reviewed, and results will be released next week. See you in the newsroom!

08/04/2025

01/04/2025

25/03/2025

𝗕𝗦𝗨’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽

Demsey Molintas of Benguet State University (BSU) claimed the Mr. CARASUC 2025 title, while Harleth Pantaleon secured a 3rd runner-up finish in the Mr. and Ms. Cordillera Administrative Region Association of State Universities and Colleges (CARASUC) 2025 pageant held at the Mountain Province Provincial Plaza Grounds on March 25, 2025.

The competition featured 6 pairs of candidates from Benguet State University, Mountain Province State University, Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, Ifugao State University, Kalinga State University, and Apayao State College.
Molintas also received the Mr. Wit award, while Pantaleon earned the Ms. Talent recognition.

The 1st runners-up were Mr. Kalinga State University and Ms. Abra State Institute of Science and Technology. The 2nd runners-up were Mr. Abra State Institute of Science and Technology and Ms. Ifugao State University.

Pantaleon shared the 3rd runner-up rank with Mr. Ifugao State University, while the 4th runners-up were Mr. Mountain Province State University and Ms. Kalinga State University. Rounding out the competition, Mr. and Ms. Apayao State College placed as 5th runners-up.

The pageant consisted of multiple segments, including regional attire, official pageant attire, barong Tagalog and Terno, talent, and the question-and-answer portion. With Molintas securing the title, BSU continues to make its mark in the regional pageant.

24/03/2025

Miss BSU Harleth Pantaleon Vies for Ms. CARASUC 2025 Crown

Benguet State University’s very own Harleth Pantaleon is set to represent the university in the highly anticipated Mr. & Ms. CARASUC 2025. Competing against five other exceptional candidates from Apayao State College, University of Abra, Ifugao State University, and Kalinga State University, Pantaleon aims to showcase her charisma, talent, and passion on the regional stage.

The competition invites students and supporters to vote for their favorites before the March 25, 2025, 6 PM deadline. As the excitement builds, all eyes are on who will emerge as the next Ms. CARASUC 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

18/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

🏆 3rd Place Overall – The Catalyst

🥈 2nd Place – Group Category
🥉 3rd Place – Individual Category

Group Category Awards:
🥇 1st Place – Best News Page
🥇 1st Place – Best Editorial Page
🥈 2nd Place – Best Feature Page
🥉 3rd Place – Best Development Communication Page
🏅 5th Place – Best Literary Page

Individual Awards:
🏆 1st Place
•Photojournalism (English) – Andrew G. Catayao III (BS EnviSci)
•Editorial Cartooning (English) – Justin Juls O. Busto (BS Bio)
•News Writing (Filipino) – Marieta P. Lami-ing (BS Bio)
•Sports Writing (English) – Zyleen C. Com-ong (BS Bio)
•Media Graphic Lay-out (English) – Regie Alfonso (BS Bio)

🥈 2nd Place
•Development Communication Writing (Filipino) – Athena D. Manalog (BS Bio)

🥉 3rd Place
•Editorial Writing (Filipino) – Nesrio Nard Coto-ong (BS Chem)
•Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English) – Althea Ester Biado (BS Bio)
•News Writing (English) – Justine Faye M. Asilo (BS Bio)
•Development Communication Writing (English) – Sheintle A. Lumines (BS Bio)

🏅 4th Place
•Editorial Writing (English) – Pia Margareth I. Agas (BS EnviSci)

🏅 5th Place
•Editorial Cartooning (Filipino) – Janina D. Bilowan (BS Bio)
•Poetry Writing (English) – Justin Juls O. Busto (BS Bio)

Advisers:
Janice P. Balangen
Peter Murphy Guitelen

18/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗜𝗖𝗣𝗖

The Catalyst, the official student publication of the College of Natural Sciences, made a remarkable debut at the 6th Benguet State University Intercollegiate Press Conference held on March 15-16, 2025, securing 3rd place overall among nine participating college publications.

With the theme “Depth Decoded: Probing the Narratives Concealed in Contemporary Journalism,” the conference, hosted by The Mountain Collegian, gathered student journalists to compete in various writing and media competitions.

The Catalyst showcased its journalistic prowess, securing 2nd place in the Group Category and 3rd place in the Individual Category. The publication also earned multiple accolades, including 1st place in Best News Page and Best Editorial Page, 2nd place in Best Feature Page, 3rd place in Best Development Communication Page, and 5th place in Best Literary Page.

In the individual competitions, five members of The Catalyst emerged as champions, Andrew G. Catayao III in Photojournalism (English), Regie Alfonso in Media Graphic Lay-out (English), Justin Juls O. Busto in Editorial Cartooning (English), Marieta P. Lami-ing in News Writing (Filipino), and Zyleen C. Com-ong in Sports Writing (English). Athena D. Manalog secured 2nd place in Development Communication Writing (Filipino), while three members won 3rd place in their respective categories, Nesrio Nard Coto-ong in Editorial Writing (Filipino), Althea Ester Biado in Copy Reading and Headline Writing (English), and Justine Faye M. Asilo in News Writing (English).

Sheintle A. Lumines placed 3rd in Development Communication Writing (English), followed by Pia Margareth I. Agas in 4th place for Editorial Writing (English). Janina D. Bilowan secured 5th place in Editorial Cartooning (Filipino), with Justin Juls O. Busto also winning 5th place in Poetry Writing (English).

The conference also featured a lecture by investigative journalist Karlston Lapniten, who provided insights into investigative journalism, from selecting compelling topics to structuring in-depth reports.

iTangguyob from the College of Arts and Humanities emerged as the overall champion, followed by The Blue Courier from the College of Teacher Education in second place.

The Catalyst’s outstanding performance in its first-ever Intercollegiate Press Conference marks a significant milestone, reaffirming its commitment to journalistic excellence and paving the way for greater achievements in the future.

📸 Andrew G. Catayao III, Sheintle Lumines

18/03/2025

𝗖𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽

The College of Natural Sciences secured 1st runner-up in the BSU Intercollegiate Debate Cup, which concluded with the finals on March 13, 2025, at the College of Public Administration and Governance Building.

Representing CNS were Justin Juls Busto of the Biology Department and Unofredo Sumahit of the Chemistry Department, with Edward Lee Coma of the Environmental Science Department serving as an adjudicator.

The tournament, themed "Ubbog: Bukal ng Karunungan, Lakas ng Talastasan," was organized by the BSU Debate Society and the English Language and Literature Students' Association, aiming to bring together the university’s best debaters in a battle of wit and persuasion.

CNS advanced past the preliminary rounds on March 11 and competed in the final debate alongside the College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences (CNAS), the College of Social Sciences (CSS), and the College of Information Sciences (CIS). The finalists debated on the motion, "This house believes that the pursuit of justice should always prioritize the rights of the individual over the needs of the collective." CNS and CIS argued for the government side, while CSS and CNAS opposed the motion.

After an intense exchange of arguments, CNAS emerged as the champion, while CSS placed 3rd and CIS finished 4th. Despite falling short of reclaiming their championship title from last year, when Kenneth Aroco and Niño Mark Bantiloc led CNS to victory, the team once again demonstrated its debating prowess.

CNS still took home individual honors, with Justin Juls Busto winning the Best Debater distinction, while Edward Lee Coma was named Best Adjudicator.

✒ Andrew G. Catayao III