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17/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐁𝐔 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡

In preparation for this year's BU HATAW, Bicol University (BU) students from different colleges and campuses including Daraga, Gubat, Guinobatan, Polangui and Tabaco attended the grand rehearsal for the event amid the rainy weather this morning.

Dr. Carina Sales, the director of the Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (IPESR) led the practice along with the institute's students and faculty members at the BU Sports Complex.

Meanwhile, the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (APSEMO) released a memorandum suspending classes of all levels, effective from 12 noon today, due to Tropical Depression Ramil.

In accordance to the memorandum, the supposed rehearsal for HATAW 2025 thus afternoon is also postponed.

𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘢𝘻𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘢 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵

17/10/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐍𝐍

The Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC-APSEMO) has issued Advisory No. 2025-37 on preparedness measures for Tropical Depression Ramil.

All face-to-face classes are advised to shift to alternative learning modes, effective today, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 NN. It is advised to observe the following: no sailing, suspension of classes, no crossing of swollen rivers, and to remain on heightened alert for possible flooding and landslides.

The public is further urged to avoid unnecessary travel and continuously monitor official updates from PAGASA and local authorities.

𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘓. 𝘓𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘴, 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳-𝘪𝘯-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧

08/10/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | PNP clears bomb threat in BU; regular classes resume in West, East, Daraga campuses

Considering the clearance from security threat issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) regarding the reported bomb threat earlier this afternoon, Bicol University’s SUC President IV Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin Nebres III has lifted the suspension of face-to-face classes and work in all colleges at BU West, East, and Daraga campuses, resuming normal operations on October 9.

The BU Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Committee, in partnership with other relevant authorities are currently carrying out an investigation to identify the source and the purpose of the bomb threat received through the university’s official page.

The university pledges to pursue all necessary steps to guarantee that the offender will be held accountable and similar incidents will be avoided in the future.

All members of the BU community are asked for their cooperation and vigilance amid the incidence to ensure everyone’s safety.

𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘑. 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳

08/10/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | BU Shifts to Asynchronous Classes and Suspends Work Due to Bomb Threats

Bicol University has announced the immediate suspension of work and the shifting of all classes to asynchronous mode effective 12:00 noon today, following reports of bomb threats directed at the BU East, West and Daraga campuses.

In an official memorandum issued by SUC President IV Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, the university emphasized that the decision was made to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff. The directive applies to all colleges and offices in BU East, West, and Daraga until further notice.

“This measure is being implemented to allow for a thorough safety assessment of the concerned areas and to ensure the well-being of all university personnel and students,” the memorandum stated.

University officials have urged everyone to remain vigilant and await further updates from the administration.

𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘻, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳

07/10/2025

Congratulations to the new members of 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝! Here are the lists of successful applicants who persevered through the screening process and are now officially part of BU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development's College-based Publication.

Your passion, creativity, and dedication have earned you a place in our growing family of storytellers, truth-seekers, and campus journalists. Equipped with great skills, you are highly regarded here at Lingkod, and your willingness and determination to be a part of Lingkod is now a reality.

Get ready to write, create, and inspire — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

05/10/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒' 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🍎📓

To the professors of BU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development, thank you for shaping the minds of the individuals that will one day shape the nation.

You do more than teach theories and policies — 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, and 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Your guidance lights the path toward a better, more accountable society.

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

01/10/2025

𝐁𝐔𝐉𝐌𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐏𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The Bicol University Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development (BUJMRIGD) conducted its first General Assembly on October 1, 2025 at BUCENG Gymnasium joined by 197 participants from 1st to 4th year students of Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA).

This one-day event – administered by the BUJMRIGD College Student Council (CSC) and presided by CSC Vice President Thomas Josh Genova as the Chairperson, Mark Dominic Peregrino as the Secretary General, and Lebron James Arao as the Pro Tempore, the three serves the body to establish the democratic process in terms of project proposal and policy making.

An oath taking ceremony was also conducted for the CSC, Robredo Institute Students Organization (RISO), Red Cross Youth Chapter (RCYC), Student Allegiance of Robredo Atheletes and Recreation Organization (SARARO), Year-Level Officers (YLO) and Lingkod Editorial Board of A.Y 2025 – 2026, inducted by Professor Ma. Rachel L. Laurinaria as formal assumption of office.

Furthermore, each College-Based Organizations (CBO) presidents presented development plans and financial reports. Meanwhile, the BU JMRIGD CSC, RISO, and College Student Affairs and Services Coordinator (CSASC) also took the opportunity to formally turn over cash assistance to Masbateño students severely affected by Typhoon Opong.

The latter part of the assembly featured several resolutions that were proposed to help address various concerns such as preparatory measures prior to conducting general assemblies, requesting of 10-minute health break to faculty, and suggested standard format of documents and communication letters for CBOs to foster efficient legal transactions.

While most presented policies were unanimously agreed by the body, the draft resolution for use of eco-friendly and sustainable materials during events sparked concerns on its feasibility. This was moved for technical changes and further discussions on next general assembly.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘰 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴

01/10/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Now on it's afternoon session, the 1st General Assembly of BU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development (BUJMRIGD) in the AY 2025-2026 started at 1:30 PM, with a quorum of 158 students.

The afternoon session proceeded with the reading and presentation of resolutions for the decision of the student body.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘉𝘦𝘢 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘥

01/10/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | The BU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development (BUJMRIGD) is currently holding its 1st General Assembly for the academic year 2025-2027 today, October 1, 2024, at the Bicol University East Campus - College of Engineering Gymnasium .

The assembly began after the quorum of 197 students was reached at exactly 9:20 AM.

𝘝𝘪𝘢 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘈𝘫𝘦𝘳𝘰, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘓. 𝘓𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘴, 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳-𝘪𝘯-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧

25/09/2025