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06/11/2025

#𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗟𝗕𝗕 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

Dominating the league with their impressive display of strategy and teamwork, School of Teacher Education (STEd) Lady Raptors claimed the championship title of the Interschool Women's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Tournament, held at the BiPSU Student Center on November 5, 2025.

Finishing in second place were the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) Lady Griffins, while the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Lady Scorpions secured third place.

Crowned as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) was Joan Mae Masbang, the midlaner of STED, showcasing leadership and precise plays that guided the Raptors to victory.

Other semifinalists included SNHS Lady Black Mambas and SME Lady Griffins, while the elimination round featured strong performances from SCJE Lady Hawks, STCS Lady Dragons, SOE Lady Chimera, and BilCam Lady Water Buffalos.

Representing BiPSU in the Eastern Visayas Regional SCUAA 2026 Esports Tournament as members of the BiPSU Tigers MLBB Women’s Team are Francine Joy Satorre from BECED 2A as Jungler, Joan Mae Masbang from BSEd Science 4A as Midlaner, Fenella Kyle Medalla from BSTM 2A as EXP Laner, Julie Ann Santuele from BSNEd 2A as Gold Laner, Jenifer Larga from BEEd 4A as Roamer, and Jaycel Macapanas from BSTM 1C as the sixth man.

via 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 | Sports Writer
Photos by 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 | Photojournalist, Sports Writer

06/11/2025

#𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝗢𝗘 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗟𝗕𝗕 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

Emerging victorious in the intense championship round was the School of Engineering (SOE) Chimera, who displayed remarkable teamwork and strategy in the Interschool Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Tournament Season 2, on November 5, 2025 at the University Student Center.

The School of Technology and Computer Studies (STCS) Dragons secured the second place, while the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME) Griffins took home third place honors.

Chimera’s Shawn Michael Baylon, who served as the team’s roamer, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his outstanding map control and clutch performances that helped secure the championship title.

Teams who also reached the semifinals of the tournament were the SME Griffins, and the School of Criminal Justice Education (SCJE) Hawks, while the School of Teacher Education (STED) Raptors, School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) Black Mambas, Biliran Campus (BilCam) Water Buffalos, and the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Scorpions also gave commendable performances during the elimination rounds.

Following the tournament, six outstanding players were selected to represent BiPSU in the upcoming Regional SCUAA 2026 as members of the BiPSU Tigers MLBB Team.

Selected players were Rexan Atibula from STCS as Jungler, Kurt Christian Adobo from SOE as Midlaner, Rey Daprosa from STCS as EXP Laner, Dero Ruña from SME as Gold Laner, Shawn Michael Baylon from SOE as Roamer, and Joshua Villaflores from SOE as the sixth man.

They will represent BiPSU in the Eastern Visayas Regional State Colleges and Athletic Association (EVR-SCUAA) 2026 in the E-Sports category.

via 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 | Sports Writer
Photos by 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 | Photojournalist, Sports Writer

06/11/2025

#𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Students from the different schools of Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) convened at the Students and Faculty Lounge for the first half of the Elimination Round of the Chess Open Tournament for Men's and Women's Categories, November 5.

The tournament served as the official selection for the BiPSU Chess Team, who will represent the university in the Eastern Visayas Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (EVR-SCUAA) 2026.

The Chess tournament will resume on November 12 for the continuation of the elimination round until the championship round.

via 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 | Sports Editor
Photos by 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗻 | Photojournalist

06/11/2025

#𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗕𝗶𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗩𝗧 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵

Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) Men’s Volleyball Team (MVT) asserted dominance in their home court after sweeping the Calubian National High School (CNHS) Coco Warriors in a five-set exhibition match, 5–0, on Tuesday, November 5, at the University Sports Center.

Tigers opened strong, displaying solid teamwork and court control to take the tight first set, 25–23.

They maintained their rhythm in the second set with improved blocking and well-placed spikes, winning 25–20.

BiPSU continued to showcase their consistency and composure, edging the Coco Warriors in a hard-fought third set, 25–23, before completely taking control in the fourth, 25–11.

The final set saw both teams trading rallies, but the Tigers held their ground and sealed the sweep, 25–21.

The tune-up game served as valuable preparation for the CNHS Coco Warriors, who are set to compete in the upcoming provincial athletic meet in Kananga, Leyte.

via 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 | Sports Editor
Photos by 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 | ME for Online Media
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06/11/2025

#𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗕𝗶𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗪𝗩𝗧 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁; 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻

Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) Women’s Volleyball Team (WVT) showcased their home-court dominance as they defeated the Calubian National High School (CNHS) Coco Angels in an exhibition game on Wednesday, October 5, at the University Sports Center.

Tigers displayed their attacking prowess early in the first set, stunning the Coco Angels with a 25–20 victory.

Momentum shifted in the second set as the Coco Angels unleashed sharp spikes that dismantled the Tigers’ defense, taking the set at 25–12.

Coco Angels continued their solid performance in the third set, combining powerful attacks with the Tigers’ unforced errors to secure another win, 25–20.

Refusing to back down, the Tigers bounced back in the fourth set with a strong showing, highlighted by Febie Gelizon’s five consecutive service aces, to sn**ch the set, 25–23.

In the fifth and deciding set, both teams exhibited tough floor defense, but the Tigers executed a better strategy to close out the match, 29–27.

In an interview, Mr. Carl Cordeta, head coach of the BiPSU WVT, expressed his delight at the team’s hard-fought victory.

"Gi anticipate ni namo nga game, we prepared mentally," he said. "Ang Calubian (Coco Angels), ready sila nga team kay for provincial sila, so good thing gihapon nga naka daug mi.. tungod lang sa maturity sa akong girls maong naka daug mi."

via 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 | Sports Editor
Photos by 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲, 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖. 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 | Sports Editor, ME for Online Media
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05/11/2025

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 | Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) Culture and Arts is looking for talented students in the Pop Solo and Folk Dance categories for the upcoming Regional Culture and Arts Festival (RCAF) competition this December 10-12 in Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT).

For the Folk Dance Category, intended only for male dancers, height must be at least 5’5”, and with a good build, the venue will take place at the student center from November 5-7, at 6:30 pm onwards.

Meanwhile, for the Pop Solo Category, the audition starts from November 10-12 at 8 am to 5 pm and will be held at the Cultural Affairs Development Unit located on the second floor, eight-wing of the BiPSU gym.

For inquiries, you may contact Ms. Gery Mae Gervacio (09164061182) for the Pop Solo category, while Mr. Kevin C. Tanguihan (09458767276) for the Folk Dance category.

via 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹 | Literary Writer
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03/11/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) issued a Red Rainfall Warning over Biliran Island at 1:43 PM, November 3, signaling possible heavy rains, flooding, and landslides in the province.

As of the 11 AM update on November 3 from DOST-PAGASA, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is in effect over the province, indicating a minor to moderate threat to life and property with wind speeds of 62–88 km/h.

From today until noon on November 4, the 24-hour rainfall forecast warns of 100–200 mm of rain under the orange warning level, which may trigger widespread flooding and landslides across vulnerable areas of Biliran.

Residents are urged to take early safety precautions and stay updated through advisories.

Attached are the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Biliran emergency hotlines across all municipalities in the province.

via 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼 | Chief Executive Editor
Photo Courtesy to OPFM Biliran

02/11/2025

#𝗩𝗼𝘅𝗣𝗼𝗽 | 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Celebrated last October 31, World Savings Day reminds everyone of the value of saving money and being financially responsible.

In this newest episode of VoxPop: The Voice of BiPSUnistas, let's join Jay Arribe, our broadcast journalist, as he roams around the campus to uncover how BiPSUnistas manage their allowances, expenses, and savings habits.

Ikaw BiPSUnista, marunong ka bang mag-ipon? Comment your answers below!

via 𝗝𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 | Broadcast Journalist
Produced by 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 | Videojournalist

02/11/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | BiPSU to adopt flexible learning due to Tropical Depression Tino

In line with Memorandum Order No. 186, series of 2025 issued by University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., on-site work and classes at Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) both Main and Biliran Campuses are hereby suspended on November 3-4, due to Tropical Depression “Tino.”

Under the said directive, all academic units across both campuses are therefore encouraged to implement flexible learning arrangements as agreed upon between instructors and students, especially for classes that have yet to complete lessons for final examinations.

Further, BiPSU has designated the 4th Floor of the Technology Building and the 2nd Floor of the Maritime Building at the Naval Campus, as well as the 2nd Floor of the Academic and Research Building at the Biliran Campus, as temporary evacuation areas.

via 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Managing Editor for Print Media

02/11/2025

𝗢𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 | As we celebrate All Souls' Day, we spare a day to remember and pray for the souls of all the faithful departed.

Today, not only do we commemorate their passing, but we also collectively unite and cherish in celebrating the memories that continue to live on even though they are no longer with us.

May all their souls rest in paradise and find their ethereal comfort where peace is within their reach.

via 𝗔𝗝 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗶 | Feature Writer
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01/11/2025

𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐏𝐨𝐝 | 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥

Some stories are never meant to be heard, yet they find their way to us.

This Halloween, Christian Lloyd Pomar, Aliyah Kaye Ebit, and Gerson Bagalay invite you into a talk of real horror and chilling encounters, from the cursed corners of the campus to personal nightmares that never fade.

These are not just ghost stories. They are echoes of what lingers beyond the living.

Listen if you dare.
𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐏𝐨𝐝: 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 now streaming.

Video by 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 | Videojournalist
Produced by 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻 | Videojournalist

01/11/2025

𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | Kathang-isip o mga nagmamasid sa dilim?

Hindi na bago sa atin ang mga kuwentong kababalaghan na bumabalot sa bawat sulok ng Biliran. Kaya ngayong pagdiriwang ng Halloween Month, halina’t tuklasin natin ang limang kilalang mythical creatures dito na patuloy na gumigising sa ating takot, hiwaga, at imahinasyon.

via 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗼, 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼, 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗜, 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Editorial Board Member

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