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10/10/2025

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At around 9:43 AM on October 10, 2025, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers and was located at 07.09°N, 127.09°E, approximately 62 kilometers southeast of Manay.

Following the tremor, students from the Department of Agriculture SLSU-BC were reported safe and accounted for. They promptly applied the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” safety protocol during the shaking, ensuring minimal panic and maintaining order within their respective locations.

Authorities continue to monitor for possible aftershocks and issue reminders for the public to stay alert and follow official advisories from PHIVOLCS and local disaster risk reduction offices.

📍 Source: PHIVOLCS Earthquake Information No. 1

07/10/2025

Field Trip Highlights:BSA-3 Goes to VSU and Cabintan!

The BSA-3 students kicked off their field trip early at 7:00 AM, heading to Visayas State University (VSU). Their day began with a tour of the Horticulture Department and an engaging lecture by Mr. Roden D. Troyo about the Ornamental Crops Division and its mission to promote quality ornamental plant production and environmental stewardship.

They later explored the floriculture nursery, the Plant Tissue Culture Lab, and the Grafting Facility, where they learned hands-on asexual propagation techniques using cacao. The students also got to pick fresh rambutan and enjoy chocomilk made from real carabao’s milk.

Their next stop was the Cabintan Livelihood Community Agriculture Cooperative, where Mr. Rodel Morales introduced precision farming technologies like sensor-based irrigation and fertilizer application. Surrounded by scenic highlands and vast vegetable fields, the students ended their trip with fresh cabbages and new agricultural insights.

A day filled with learning, exploration, and appreciation for sustainable farming — the BSA-3 field trip was truly one for the books! 🌿🚜

07/10/2025

Young Mind, Green Heart: Certified Kabataang O. A Champion

Congratulations to Julian P. Redundo, a 2nd-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student from Southern Leyte State University-Bontoc Campus, for securing 3rd place in the Organic Agriculture Quiz Bee held at Visayas State University (VSU) on October 6, 2025.

Julian represented the Southern Leyte State University together with two students from SLSU-Hinunangan Campus, competing against 18 participants from 6 universities and colleges (SUCs) across Region VIII. His remarkable achievement highlights not only his dedication and knowledge in the field of agriculture but also the campus’s commitment to academic excellence and sustainable agricultural practices.

With the guidance of the coaches Ms. Vircilyn Camille P. Acilo and Mr. Gladwin B. Goc-ong Jr., this remarkable success was achieved.

Once again, congratulations, Julian, for bringing pride and honor to Southern Leyte State University–Bontoc Campus, specially to the Department of Agricultural Sciences!💚🌾

05/10/2025

🧑‍🏫Celebrating Teachers Day 2025!✨️✍️

Education would not be possible without the guidance, patience, and dedication of teachers, who serve as mentors and role models in shaping the future of every learner. To honor and thank them, SLSU Bontoc Campus celebrated Teachers’ Day 2025 with the theme “Celebrating the Hands that Shape Minds: Teachers’ Tribute” on October 1, 2025👨‍🏫🧑‍🎓

It started by an inspiring message from SSC President, Miss Clarice Gumapi, who set the tone of gratitude and recognition for the occasion. The celebration grew livelier with a powerful and energetic performance from the Dance Society Tikarol, which filled the atmosphere with excitement. One of the most heartfelt highlights of the event was the sharing of messages by representatives from different departments. Each expressed deep respect, love, and appreciation for their teachers, emphasizing the invaluable role they play in shaping lives. Students also showed their gratitude by presenting thoughtful gifts to their instructors.🥥🌴

Adding fun and excitement to the day, engaging games such as “Bring Me” and “Hip-hip Hooray” brought laughter and joy to both students and teachers, making the celebration not only meaningful but also enjoyable.🏆✨️

18/09/2025

🏃🏅𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕𝚜 2025: 𝙰 𝚂𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚝✨️🤼‍♀️🏐

A Look back at Intramurals 2025- On September 3, 2025 ,the opening of the intramurals was marked by thrilling matches between the Sea Dragons, Terraquatic Eagles, and Trojan Warriors, creating unforgettable moments of sportsmanship and school spirit.🤾🏀

Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, a Sportswear Pageant was held with the theme "One Campus, One Spirit, One Goal: Campus on all Resorts." The pageant featured four categories: Queen, Pride, Mr., and Ms.👸🤴

Participants showcased their unique charms as they modeled their sports attire. The crowd erupted in cheers, passionately supporting their respective teams✨️🏆

The Mighty Sea Dragons proudly took home the crown for ‘Queen of Intramurals 2025.’ The Trojan Warriors triumphed in the Pride category, and again in the Mr. Intramurals 2025 category. Lastly, the Terraquatic Eagles secured the crown for Ms. Sportswear Intramurals 2025.⛹️

The three teams also shows their amazing performances on cheer showdown and mob dance competition. In the cheer showdown, the Terraquatic eagles is the winner, and the Sea Dragons took first place, followed by the Trojan Warriors in second place. In the mob dance competition, the Sea Dragons were the winner, with the Terraquatic Eagles finishing in first place and the Trojan Warriors ended up in second place. Both teams showcased their talent and made everyone proud with their impressive performances.🕺🌴✨️

03/09/2025

We are the Terraquatic Eagles, fierce, fearless, and unstoppable. Like the mighty Eagle, we rule the skies with unmatched vision and strength. But we are more than rulers of the air, we thrive on land and dominate in water. Our name carries the spirit of both agriculture and fisheries: terra for the land that grounds us, aquatic for the waters that empower us. We are built to adapt, born to compete, and destined to conquer. When the game begins, we rise higher, strike harder, and fight with pride. No ground too tough, no wave too strong, Terraquatic Eagles never backdown.

Best of luck, Terraquatic Eagles🦅🌵

We are the Terraquatic Eagles, fierce, fearless, and unstoppable. Like the mighty Eagle, we rule the skies with unmatched vision and strength. But we are more than rulers of the air, we thrive on land and dominate in water. Our name carries the spirit of both agriculture and fisheries: terra for the land that grounds us, aquatic for the waters that empower us. We are built to adapt, born to compete, and destined to conquer. When the game begins, we rise higher, strike harder, and fight with pride. No ground too tough, no wave too strong, Terraquatic Eagles never backdown.

23/08/2025

🪅"𝙿𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚊 𝚜𝚊 𝙱𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚌"🎉🎆

On August 15, 2025, the campus came alive with "Pista sa Bontoc," Acquaintance party, a celebration of Filipino tradition, competition, and community. The event, which blended a street fiesta with a cultural showcase, featured both classic games and performances. The festivities began with a daytime Acquaintance Party, where attendees bonded over traditional Filipino games like pokpok palayok, bingo, basagang balloon, and Pinoy Henyo. As evening approached, the event transitioned into "Pista sa Gabi," a communal salosalo featuring pansit and lumpia. ✨️

Bayli sa buwak winners 👸🤴

🏆Rajah 2025 and Hara 2025-BS in Marine Biology
🏅Datu 2025-Dayang 2025- BS in Information technology
🏅Maginoo 2025 -Mutya 2025- BS Fisheries.
🏅Bayani 2025-Binibini 2025 - BS Agriculture

Balitaw Contest 🎭 🎶

🏆Winner- BSMB
🏅1st place- BSA

Dance Showdown winners💃🕺
🏆BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- winner
🏅BS AGRICULTURE -1 st place
🏅BS FISHERIES - 2nd place
🏅BS MARINE BIOLOGY- 3rd place

23/08/2025

🇵🇭On August 14, 2025, ✨️ "𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙱𝚞𝚠𝚊𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝚆𝚒𝚔𝚊 𝙲𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗"🛖 was held with the theme "Paglinang sa Filipino at katutubong wika: Makasaysayan sa pagkakaisa ng Bansa." There were fun traditional sports games that brought people together and a cooking contest featuring Filipino dishes. The event showed how language and culture help unite the country and celebrate Filipino pride. ⚜️

20/08/2025

👑🎊 𝙰𝚂𝙴𝙰𝙽 𝙲𝙴𝙻𝙴𝙱𝚁𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽 🏆🪄 August 14, 2025.

In celebration of the 54th ASEAN anniversary, SLSU Bontoc held a memorable event, part of this is the Eco-Couture Fashion Walk and fun games. The Eco- Couture show featured creative outfits inspired by the rich traditions of ASEAN nations. By using recycled and sustainable materials, the student designers highlighted the importance of environmental stewardship while celebrating cultural diversity. The students from the BITS, MBS, SBAS, and FiSOC programs are the participants.⚜️

The event was a powerful statement of UNITY IN DIVERSITY, we can be united despite of differences.⚱️


"Eco Couture Fashion Show" 👘👗🧤

2nd runner up🥈- SBASS DEPARTMENT🌾

"Language game" 🤓✨️

Winner- SBASS🏆🌱

20/08/2025

🎪✨️𝚂𝙻𝚂𝚄-𝙱𝙾𝙽𝚃𝙾𝙲 𝙲𝙰𝙼𝙿𝚄𝚂 𝙾𝚁𝙶𝙰𝙽𝙸𝚉𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝙵𝙰𝙸𝚁!🏅

On August 13, 2025, the 3rd Organizational fair was successfully held, showcasing the talent and creativity of different departments and non-academic student organizations. Each organization designed and decorated their booths with impressive and innovative displays, transforming the venue into a lively fiesta atmosphere filled with vibrant colors and festive energy.🧑‍🏫

The event aimed to give students an opportunity to explore and discover their different interest and unique talents. It served as a platform for students to engage, collaborate, and develop their skills while promoting a sense of community and school spirit. The fair was a celebration of student initiative and creativity, encouraging everyone to participate and make meaningful connections.🏅

AWARDS:

🏅🏆 "Best Booth award"✨️

Organizations that participated:

- Bontoc Information Technology Society (BITS)
-SLSU Bontoc Agriculture Students' Society (SBASS)
- Marine Biology Society (MBS)
- Fisheries Society (FISOC)
- Ornamental and Fishkeeping Society
- Students for Environmental Sustainability and Solid Waste Action Team (SES SWAT)
- The Fishponder School Publication
- The Sunset Creatives Media Club (TSC Media)
- Spiritual Youth Ablaze Society - Bontoc Campus
- The Rotaract Club of SLS
- Tikarol Dance Society
- Student Healing hands Society

18/08/2025

🪴"𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝙰𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝙰𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚝 𝙾𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗" 🤓✨️

August 12, 2025 the General Academic Academic Unit Orientation at MPC started at 10:30 AM, led by Ms. Kathlyn Morales. The orientation covers insightful overview of the school background, and a captivating video presentation showcasing the campus and its facilities. The orientation also covered academic policies, including the academic calendar, class schedules, and program objectives, equipping students with important information for a successful academic journey.💚

Department-Based Academic Orientation on August 12, 2025-Afternoon*⛅️

The afternoon session of the Department-Based Academic Orientation at AGRITECH BUILDING was marked by engaging presentations and discussions. Dr. Carlo Cabillo welcomed attendees and introduced the faculty of the Department of Agriculture. Mr. Eric Hinayon provided an overview of the department’s background and highlighted the course details. Mr. Alfredo Beloy,the president of SBASS Department discussed about the future plans of the department and shared insights about the SLSU- BONTOC AGRICULTURE STUDENT SOCIETY (SBASS),encouraging students to participate on upcoming programs and activities, while Ms. Vircilyn Camille Acillo offered her perspectives on the subjects she handles. Dr. Webell Glenn Dubaldo delivered an inspiring message about the Agriculture program, motivating students for their academic journey ahead.🥥✨️