The Baybay Granary

11/12/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | ABELE '25 adds SC's 32 bayaw passers

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Licensure Exam (ABELE) registered 32 newly licensed bayaws from the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan (Host) Campus (LSPU-SC), held on December 4-5.

Professional Regulation Commission revealed SC's passing rate of 57.14%, with first-timers' 63.64% passing rate out from the 44 examinees, while repeaters maintain last year's success rate of 33.33% out of 12 takers.

Nationwide, December 2025 ABELE produced 1,475 out of 2,494 examinees resulting in a passing rate of 59.14%, closely aligning the LSPU-SC's performance with this national figure.

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09/12/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CAS pins 114 3rd-year studes, honors BLEPP ‘24–’25 passers

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrated a milestone for both 114 third-year psychology students at their 7th Annual Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony, and Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians (BLEPP) 2024–2025 passers through Testimonial Ceremony, at the campus gymnasium, November 14.

The morning program gave way for the Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony for the third-year students, preparing them for their deployment in their On-the-Job Training.

Guest speaker Isaac Emeric Alfonso, RPm, reminisced shared moments with the students from his time as their instructor, leaving the students with the reminder that: "The best professionals are lifelong learners."

Alfonso also emphasized that dreams need to be deep rather than high, "What if yung emotions natin, i-associate natin sa depth—therefore yung mga dreams na 'to is driven by purpose... Instead of dreaming high or that we should have wings, we should have roots. Kailangang mangarap nang malalim para mayroon tayong purpose."

After the pledge of psychology students led by the Student Body Organization-CAS President, Shedrick Consignado, the ceremony was concluded by their Senior Adviser Jomar V. Sayaman, RPm, RPsy, honouring the combined efforts of the students and their parents for their achievements, reminding them that their knowledge is a powerful tool which they may use to shine light on other people's lives.

Honouring the theme, "Connecting Light: Nurturing Minds, Serving Communities," the BLEPP passers spent the afternoon connecting with the students and sharing inspiring stories from their review period, taking the exam, and finally having the title attached to their names in the Testimonial Ceremony.

Michelle Icory Doloricon, RPm, highlighted the many faces of success, how each aspiring professional have struggles of their own, from being a working student, or full-time employee, those who review at midnight, or those who study while going through something, to those who wanted to give up, but despite these, share the same victory, "People walk in different paths, but we arrive in the same victory."

Testimonies stressed the need for adequate preparation, positive environment, and the passion or dedication to pursue the field, with Senior Adviser Sayaman sharing how part of his success in becoming a licensed psychologist came from his genuine desire to help people, "Ginagawa ko 'to because I find that the society needs people who really care about people.”

Concluding the testimonial ceremony, 2025 BLEPP passer Louise Janica Grona, RPm, reminded registered and aspiring psychologists and psychometricians alike of their duty to the community, "We are in the helping profession, people out there are waiting for you. People who need your empathy, your courage, and your truth. So, rise above the noise, people out there are waiting for you... We'll be waiting for you in the field. Stand tall, stay kind, and never forget: you belong here.”

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Photos from Dana Alexa Alban, Heubert Laureno, and Sent Creon Orense/TBG
Layout by Aries Samonte/TBG

09/12/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Tolocotoc, Santiago represent LSPU in Staarrdec-AANR Quiz Showdown

John Jemcel A. Tolocotoc and Princess G. Santiago represented the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) in the first-ever Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Quiz Showdown: Research Edition, held at Salreal Ballroom, Purification Borromeo Hall, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, October 28.

Eight pairs of students from various State Universities and Colleges across the Southern Tagalog Region showcased their knowledge and research excellence in AANR, marking a milestone in regional collaboration and academic competition.

Tolocotoc emphasized that the event went beyond competition—it became a platform to connect learning with real-world agricultural innovation.

“It was like carrying the hopes of my university and fellow students to represent LSPU in the first AANR Quiz Showdown. Beyond the realm of competition, it was one proud moment to stand among other institutions and showcase strength in our academic preparation and commitment to agricultural innovation,” Tolocotoc said.

Tolocotoc also highlighted that the quiz bee fostered a deeper appreciation for research as a tool for development and sustainability.

Meanwhile, Santiago shared that participating in the competition made her feel nervous yet fulfilling as they carried the name and pride of the university throughout the event.

“Sobrang nakakakaba, pero at the same time, sobrang fulfilling na i-represent ang ating unibersidad. Kahit ‘di namin alam kung anong klaseng tanong o flow ng event, mas nangibabaw ‘yong saya at pride kasi dala namin ang pangalan ng LSPU,” Santiago stated.

“Ang mag-represent at pagpunta pa la’ng dito, panalo na. ‘Yong experience at learnings sapat na para masabing panalo kami,” she added.

Although LSPU did not make it to the top three, the representatives noted that they gave their best and gained valuable insights throughout the experience.

The event is part of the 4th Student Congress, held during the 3rd Regional Research and Innovation Week of the Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic Resources, Research Development, and Extension Consortium.

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Credits to John Jemcel Tolocotoc and STAARRDEC
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07/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | National Service Training Program-Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) students commenced their first culminating activity with the theme “Resilient Hearts, Sustainable Hands: CWTS in Action for Climate Adaptation,” held at Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan (Host) Campus on December 6.

The event fostered and empowered CWTS students to be effective leaders through team-building activities.

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photos by Arcen Jude Valdenarro/TBG & CWTS Documentation Committee, Jake Silayan and Arvin Sana/CWTS Documentation Committee

03/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As part of their curriculum, fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering students conducted an undergraduate seminar with the theme, "Encouraging Vision, Confidence, and Excellence in the Next Generation," held at the campus function hall, December 2.

written by Christian Dave Alva/TBG
photos by Christian Dave Alva, John Ronel Camata, Heubert Laureano/TBG

02/12/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | LSPU-SC gains 65.28% in ALE

Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan (Host) Campus (LSPU-SC) earned a 65.28% passing rate in the November 2025 Agricultural Licensure Exam (ALE), with 47 out of 72 examinees passing.

Thirty-nine of the 61 first-time takers from the LSPU-SC passed, giving them a 63.93% passing rate.

Meanwhile, repeat takers achieved a 72.73% passing rate, with 8 out of 11 passing.

Nationwide, the ALE posted an overall passing rate of 68.55%, with 6,678 passers out of 9,742 exam takers.

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layout by Kurt David Diaz/TBG

30/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | In celebration of the 73rd Founding Anniversary of the Laguna State Polytechnic University, the Supreme Student Council of the Siniloan Campus led the Student's Day celebration themed, "IGNITE 2025: Set the Stage Ablaze, Spark the Spirit Within," held at the campus gymnasium, November 28.

The event was filled with student-centered activities, where various students showcased their talents.

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photos by Arcen Jude Valdenarro, Kurt David Diaz, Danlie Ken Gregory, Sent Creon Orense & Kathrene Ann Garcia/TBG

30/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As part of the celebration for the 73rd founding anniversary of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan (Host) Campus, a solidarity night was organized by the Gender and Development to commemorate retirees and give recognition to campus staffs; with the theme, “Honoring LSPU’s Finest: Celebrating the Juanas and Juans Across the Years,” held at the multi-purpose academic hall and gymnasium, November 27.

written by Christian Dave Alva/TBG
photos by Christian Dave Alva/TBG

30/11/2025

𝗧𝗕𝗚 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 | Bilang bahagi ng 73rd Founding Anniversary ng Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), itinampok ang mga booth ng iba't ibang student body organization, societies, at ng mga student entrepreneurs mula sa Siniloan Campus; nagsimula ito noong Lunes, ika-24 ng Nobyembre.
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‎Sa huling araw nito, Nobyembre 28, mas dumagsa ang mga estudyante sa tapat ng multipurpose academic hall and gymnasium ng LSPU-Siniloan upang tunghayan, subukan, at bumili ng samu't saring serbisyong hatid ng bawat booth.

30/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Third-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture students commenced their 2nd Pinning Ceremony as they continue their journey in becoming future agriculturist, together with the awarding of the Agricultural Science, held at the campus function hall, November 27.

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photos by Kurt David Diaz, Lean Leynes, and Carmela Fortuno/TBG

29/11/2025