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08/11/2025

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU implements asynch classes on Nov. 9-10 due to Typhoon Uwan

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) shifted to asynchronous classes on November 9-10 across all campuses due to the expected impact of Typhoon Uwan, pending further official government advisories as of Nov. 8.

All academic activities, including examinations, defense presentations, and fieldwork, were suspended during this period.

Students were advised to exercise caution and stay updated through national and local government announcements for their safety.

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// report by Precious Kyra Lanuza

08/11/2025

UPDATE | Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over the entire province of Quezon as Typhoon continued to intensify while approaching the Philippine Sea, east of the Bicol Region, Nov. 8.

Under Signal No. 2, Quezon Province may experience gale-force winds ranging from 62 to 88 km/h within the next 24 hours, posing minor to moderate threats to life and property.

// report by Jasmin Tabarina

08/11/2025

IN PHOTOS | Southern Luzon State University – Junior Marketing Association (SLSU-JMA) conducted its general assembly with the theme “Fueling the Marketing Engine: Accelerating Success with Unstoppable Strategy,” featuring organizational orientation, marketing-focused discussions, a digital marketing workshop, creative competitions, and socialization night that aimed to cultivate innovation, collaboration, creativeness, and strategic excellence among marketing students, SLSU Covered Court, Nov. 7.

// caption by Kyla Pambid
// photos by Kyla Pambid, Chezka Zaballero & Jhenell Ilao

08/11/2025

NEWS UPDATE | Marketing experts urge studes to build authentic personal brands

Claudia Ysabelle V. Veluz, Operations Manager of Buddy’s, and John Joshua Arcenal, Business Process Associate of Google Operations Center, shared insights on authentic marketing and self-branding during the Junior Marketing Association’s (JMA) General Assembly, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) – Covered Court, Nov. 7.

With her story of perseverance and authenticity, Veluz inspired students as she shared how her early ventures shaped her entrepreneurial mindset.

She described college as a “roller coaster ride," filled with rejections and lessons that strengthened her drive to succeed.

“Marketing is not just about designs or posters—it’s about telling a story, making people feel, and connecting them to your brand,” Veluz stated.

Furthermore, she encouraged students to stay authentic, gain customer trust, and surround themselves with people who share the same vision.

Moreover, Arcenal encouraged students to focus on self-marketing and how students can promote themselves as effectively as a brand.

“Maximize the power of modern technology—that’s the path of our new normal society where you can become anything you want,” he added.

Meanwhile, he challenged participants to create advertisements using emotional appeal and dream-building to inspire meaningful action, pushing students to pursue their goals with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

// report by Daniel Sta Rosa
// photo by Chezka Zaballero, Kyla Pambid

08/11/2025

NEWS UPDATE | BSA stude clinches 3rd place in PSQ reg’l 2025

First-year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) student of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) Gerald Victor A. Nocon secured 3rd place in the 2025 Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Regional Level, Lipa City, Batangas, Nov. 6.

Representing Quezon Province, Nocon competed against 25 participants from various academic institutions, marking a rare podium finish for the region.

“Inisa-isa namin lahat ng topics under statistics, we made sure na wala kaming ma-o-overlook, wala kaming hindi ma-ta-tap, and iyong focus din talaga sa practice questions para mahasa sa computation," Nocon shared.

Beyond the competition, Nocon’s journey was also personal as he described the contest as a chance to redeem himself in the field, and further emphasized that it was his genuine love for statistics that fueled his participation.

He shared that his success brought pride not only to SLSU and the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), but to the entire Quezon Province.

Furthermore, he added that it was uncommon for the province’s representatives to reach the podium; however, their recent achievement made it possible and left him fulfilled with the results of their hard work and preparation.

Meanwhile, the PSQ was held in celebration of the 36th National Statistics Month (NSM) and was organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)–Quezon Province.

// report by Meneia Catapang

05/11/2025

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU records 38.71% LECPA passing rate

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) achieved an overall passing rate of 38.71% in the October 2025 Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants (LECPA), with 12 passers out of 31 examinees after the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released its results, Nov. 4.

In the detailed breakdown, first-time takers achieved a 30.77% passing rate, with four passers, eight non-passers, and one conditional taker.

Hannah Margaret Abueva, a newly graduated student in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA), scholar of Pinnacle CPA Review School, and a first-time taker of LECPA, shared her reaction upon learning that she passed the exam and expressed her gratitude to the SLSU community, emphasizing the lasting impact of her mentors’ guidance.

“I was surprised when I found out that I made it. Honestly, I didn’t even wait for the results because I thought I had failed the board exam. I was just awakened by the sound of my cats fighting, only to discover, through a flood of messages, that I passed the CPALE. It was nothing short of God's miracle,” she said.

“The SLSU community played a huge part in my journey. I always remember what our professors said before we graduated—that life after college has no manual, and you have to figure it out yourself. Those words guided me,” she added.

Meanwhile, repeaters achieved a 44.44% passing rate, consisting of eight passers, 16 non-passers, and three conditional takers.

Moreover, 3,460 out of 10,171 overall examinees successfully passed, resulted in a national passing rate of 34.02%.

// report by Myrelle Mapa

04/11/2025

ADVISORY | Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) has announced that all college, graduate school, and College of Medicine (COM) classes will shift to asynchronous mode tomorrow, November 5, following the Quezon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Memorandum Order No. DHT-23 due to the expected heavy rains brought by Typhoon , Nov. 4.

Meanwhile, faculty members are instructed to provide learning materials and tasks through the official learning platforms, while non-teaching personnel are expected to report for duty as scheduled.

// report by Jasmin Tabarina

04/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT | Due to the continuing weather disturbance caused by typhoon , Quezon Governor Helen Tan has announced the suspension of classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 both Private and Public Schools in the whole Province of Quezon except Lucena City (Highly Urbanized City) tomorrow (November 5), Nov. 4.

Meanwhile, College and Graduate School levels both in Private and Public Higher Education Institutions may conduct modular or distance learning to ensure the safety of learners and educators in the province.

// report by Jasmin Tabarina

04/11/2025

CHIT-JAGS | Trick or Treat? More like Guess or Scream! 👻🎃

Halloween vibes na, at may nakahandang misteryo sa ating box! 🕸️ Ang tanong: kaya ba nilang hulaan ng ating mga jaguars ang nakatagong sorpresa? Tara, panoorin natin!

Abangan ang iba pang latest chika with the students sa paparating na mga episodes!

Maaari mo rin itong mapanood sa aming opisyal na TikTok account, .pub. Siguraduhing naka-follow kayo, Jaguars!

videographer | Judi Ann Genese
video editor | Mica Lagrazon

04/11/2025

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU-JFINEX declares temporary shutdown for system reforms

Southern Luzon State University - Junior Financial Executives (SLSU-JFINEX) has declared its temporary shutdown to implement major reforms in its organizational system, including the revisions and amendments to its Constitution and Bylaws (CBL) and other relevant documents as stated in an official order issued on Oct. 31.

According to SLSU-JFINEX’s President Ramon Miquel Ballena, his initial assessment suggested that only minor adjustments would be required; however, after a thorough review of the organization's governing documents, he realized that there were several areas that needed revision, prompting the decision to declare a temporary suspension of operations.

“Isa sa pinakamalaking problemang nakita ko is ‘yung pag-a-archive ng mga documents. Nahihirapan kaming maghanap—whether physical or hard copies, and even soft copies—dahil walang proper archiving. Kasi yung mga documents na ‘yon ay essential or important for the succeeding years dahil pwede ‘yong gamiting basis,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Ballena clarified that the shutdown was not meant for the entire organization, as Class Representatives, alongside with the Vice President for Finance and the Vice President for Internal Affairs, will continue to perform their respective duties and responsibilities during the transition period.

He further assured that no organizational projects or activities would be affected during the transition.

“The activities naman ay ‘di magko-coincide sa shutdown dahil after pa nung shutdown—tsaka pa lang kami merong activity. Kaya tinake ko yung time na ‘to na habang on the process pa lang kami, ay pagsabayin ko na,” he stated.

During the shutdown period, the president expressed his expectations that one of the organization's primary concerns—the establishment of a proper archiving system—would be addressed, emphasized that such a measure was vital for the efficiency and continuity of future administration.

“Kapag nakikita kasi ng members na naa-access nila yung documents or na-v-view at the least yung documents ng organization, they feel really a part of the activity. Siguro yun din yung nakikita kong factor or variable na mag-i-increase ng participation ng mga students or members sa mga proposed activities,” he pinpointed.

By this, he aimed to prevent another shutdown in the future by addressing underlying systematic issues.

Additionally, he apologized for any confusion that may have arisen within the organization and urged members not to overthink the current situation, clarifying that the directive was intended for the officers rather than the general membership.

"I really do hope that you will continue to support the decisions of the administrative board because we are doing this not for ourselves, but for the welfare of the students and the members of SLSU Junior Financial Executives,” he expressed.

Meanwhile, the shutdown was expected to last for three weeks or 15 working days, and was scheduled to be automatically lifted on November 21.

// report by Jasmin Tabarina

04/11/2025

Ulong Naging Simbolo

Isang daan at walumpu't apat na ang nakalipas, na may ulong nakasabit sa kawayan sa nananahimik na lugar ng Tayabas. Kung saan, ang bawat taong dumadaan sa imaheng iyon, nagtataasan ang bawat balahibo sa katawan. Ang ulong nakasabit ang nagsisilbeng paalala sa ating lahat ang hirap ng buhay kapag may mga nananatiling oportunista. Ngayong araw, ika-4 ng Nobyembre, inimarka bilang ‘Special Non-Working Day’ sa mga kalendaryo ng mga Quezonians, para ipagdiwang ang pagkamatay ng nag-iisang martir ng probinsya na punong-puno ng kalahagahan para sa pananampalataya ng bawat isang Pilipino.

Apolinario de la Cruz, mas kilalang bilang 'Hermano P**e.' Siya ang kinilalang bayani sa ating probinsya dahil sa kaniyang katapangan na itatag ang “Cofradía de San José” noong 1832. Sapagkat, lagi syang tinatanggihan ng mga espanyol na sumali sa mga relihiyong akitibidad sa kadahilanang siya lang ay isang indio.

Noon, malalang pighati ang naranasan ng ating mga kababayan. Lagi silang minamaliit, pinapahirapan, at ang masama ay binabawian ng buhay kapag hindi nasusunod ang gusto ng mga mananakop at isa na si P**e sa mga iyon. Ngunit, hindi siya nagpatinag at gumawa ng paraan upang ipagpatuloy ang kaniyang pananalig sa nakakataas kaya itinatag niya ang Cofradía de San José.

Higit sa lahat, nagsisilbing aral ito na ipaglalaban natin ang pagkakapantay-pantay ng bawat isa. Lalo na sa sikat na isyu ukol sa mga korupt na politiko na kinukuha ang buwis ng bayan para sa kanilang pang-sariling interes. Dapat manindigan tayo, katulad ni P**e, na makibaka tayo sa ating karapatan na kanilang inaangkin na dapat ay sa atin. Gayundin, talagang makapangyarihan ang taong nanampalataya, kaya’t tayo ay magbigay ng oras na manalig sa ating panginoon — ang ipinandigan ni P**e.

Gayunpaman, ang araw na ito ang tumatayong simbolo ng paglaban ni P**e para sa karapatan ng bawat Pilipino. Itaas natin ang bandera ng martir na may kalinisang intensyon para sa kinabukasan ng bawat Pilipino — Hermano P**e.

// isinulat ni Lindsay Peramide
// paglalapat ni Sarah Luna

03/11/2025

By the small stream, I crouch down close, watching the water flow and sparkle. I hold a stick and gently touch the moving water, making little waves dance across the surface. The green moss on the stones feels soft and cool, and the sound of the water is calm and peaceful.

Around me, people are talking and laughing, but here by the stream, I feel like I’m in my own quiet world. I imagine stories riding on the ripples, carried far away by the flowing water.

In this simple moment, I find a calm that makes me smile. The stream is my friend, always moving, always alive. And as the day goes on, I stay here, dreaming with the water by my side.

// written by Shanea Rayos
// photo by Meneia Catapang

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