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15/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | Innovation in the Spotlight: SLSU Colleges, Satellite Campuses Showcase Tech Advances at STW 2026

Aligned with the nation’s push for scientific and technological growth, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) officially opened its college and campus-wide exhibition today, September 15, at the SLSU Covered Court as part of this year’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (STW).

Guided by the theme "Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan," the event features interactive booths organized by various SLSU colleges and extension campuses. Each exhibit highlights research-backed projects, technological advances, and market-ready product innovations developed across their respective academic disciplines.

The campus showcase aims to demonstrate how university-led research directly addresses community needs and supports sustainable regional development. The exhibition will remain open throughout the week, inviting students, faculty, and local stakeholders to experience firsthand the creative solutions developed by SLSU’s academic community.

report by | Rheychel Avenilla
captured by | Izyle Cabriga
Jana Sta. Maria
Danalyn Subrida
John Martin Castillo

15/09/2026

Democracy is not just about having the right to speak. It is about having the courage to use your voice to stand up for what is fair and right for everyone in our community.

Today, as we observe the International Day of Democracy, let us remember that the real power stays with the people. Democracy works best when we choose leaders who truly care, protect our rights, and work hard to make life better for all.

Never let your voice be silenced when it matters most. Stand up. Speak out. Shape the future.

written by | Nekka Marciano
Layout by | Jack Daniel Salaver

15/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | SLSU officially kicks off Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2026

With the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan”, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) formally opened its week-long celebration of Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2026 with SLSU Tayabas City Campus and College of Business, Hospitality, and Accountancy (CABHA) as host college/campus for this year’s celebration at SLSU Gynasium, Sept. 15, Tuesday.

Joined by the faculties, staffs, stakeholders of SLSU and officers from government offices of the Philippines, Director Reymar Ortega delivered his welcome remarks before the people inside the gymnasium.

President Villa also addressed the program highlighting the importance of research not only in the four corners of the classroom or the laboratory but to the community.

“We must ensure that our researches reaches the farmers, the fisher-folks, the community, the entrepreneurs, and ultimately, the Filipino family, “ the President stated in his speech.

He also stressed that research must translate into policy, technology be transformed into opportunity, and innovation become a means of empowering communities.

“Sa ating mga researcher, patuloy nating hamunin ang ating [mga] sarili na lumikha ng pananaliksik na may kabuluhan at may malinaw na epekto, “ he added.

Furthermore, Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning, Development, and Innovation (VP-REPDI), Dr. Marissa C. Esperal, introduced the keynote speaker for this year’s occasion serving also as the highlight of the said event, Dr. Guillermo A. Mendoza.

Dr. Mendoza, an Associate Professor Emeritus from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, who was known to have published atleast 70 papers in technical researches and also a Balik-Scientist for 10 different acacademic institutions in in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, emphasized the importance of science, technology, and innovation to the community and how it must ultimately improve the lives of people.

Moreover, the signing of memorandum of agreement was also included in the event with SLSU signing a MOA with WADHWANI Foundation and signing of Technology Licensing Agreement with Amarich Marketing International for Nipa Sweeteners.

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) also awarded SLSU its Certification of Accreditation for it Tissue Culture Laboratory.

Additionally, the program also facilitated the ribbon-cutting to formally launched the booths set up by the colleges and campuses of SLSU to be opened for public display and judging.

This event, featuring the different innovations and researches within SLSU, will transpire for the whole week.

report by | Aeron Naces
captured by | Izyle Cabriga
Jana Sta. Maria
Danalyn Subrida
John Martin Castillo

14/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | Colleges and Satellite Campuses of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) have begun setting up their booths in preparation for the week long celebration of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Week 2026 set to transpire tomorrow, September 15, to Sept 17, 2026, Thursday at SLSU Main Campus.

SLSU Tayabas City Campus and College of Business, Hospitality, and Accountancy (CABHA) are the host college/campus for this year's STW Celebration 2026.

report by | Aeron Naces
captured by | Rheychel Avenilla

12/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | SSC Pagsibol 2026 Unites Student Leaders in Solidarity and Team-Building Summit

Continuing its two-day event, Southern Luzon State University- Tayabas City Campus (SLSU-TCC) Supreme Student Council’s executive committee spearheaded a solidarity meeting with the board of representatives from each organization and team-building activities in the latter part of the program, SLSU Tayabas Academic Building and Field, Sept 11, Friday.

The solidarity meeting presided by Gov. Cassandra Lontoc involved several discussions regarding the status and hindrances the students organizations and publication are experiencing and what measures can be implemented to adress it.

Moreover, the plenary session also discussed the crafting of resolutions and the presentation of the general program of activities of each organization for the academic year 2026-2027.

Furthermore, in the afternoon the SSC also hosted team-building activities participated by the officers of each organizations, classes, and publication of SLSU Tayabas aiming to build camaraderie between the student leaders of the campus.

This historic event of the Supreme Student Council served as a bridge for every student leaders of SLSU Tayabas to build connections with each other for a smoother transactions between organizations and classes.

report by | Aeron Naces
captured by | Genrev Bolosan
John Martin Castillo

11/09/2026

COMICS | While Filipinos submerge on the floods, be killed and labeled as criminals without due process, and rely on the romanticized idea of resiliency that the neglected system has thrusted upon them, she claimed that being in the police station, the very government agency that catered to their families violent interests since 2016, made her fear for her life.

All these are the system that they themselves created and corrupt officials don't get to complain about feeling ‘unsafe’ in the very system that coddles them.

graphics by | Vince Tristan Cabalsa

10/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | SLSU Tayabas SSC Honors Outstanding Student Leaders, Formally Passes the Torch in 'Pagsibol 2026

For the first time in the history of Southern Luzon State University- Tayabas City Campus (SLSU-TCC), the Supreme Student Council successfully conducted its Awarding, Turnover, and Oath-Taking Ceremony themed “Pagsibol 2026: Panimulang Yugto Para sa Makabagong Pamumuno, held at SLSU Tayabas covered court, Sept 10, Thursday.

The program through the lead of the incumbent and outgoing officers of SLSU Tayabas SSC centered around the transparent transfer of office within the organization and recognizing the outstanding student leaders from organizations and publication of SLSU Tayabas Campus.

Messages from Ma’am Maricar Cabile-Oabel, Ma’am Clarisa S. Rabi, and Ma’am Irish T. Valdeavilla stressed the hardship of being part of the student council and highlights the need of the aspiring and current student councils to become aware of the position they are running for.

Director Reymar A. Ortega also shared his message of good luck to the incoming student leaders reliving his time as a student council and leaving a reminder of the importance of transparency in holding the position in the council or any student organizations.

Outgoing Governor and also incoming Senator Ken Gian Vargas delivered his message about the council's activity report, proceedings and policymaking activities all throughout the year 2024-2025.

Furthermore, serving as the highlight of the program, the Supreme Student Council presented the awardees of the “Gawad Pagsibol sa Natatanging Lider-Estudyante” where the recipients of the said award came from the nominations from their fellow students.

Moreover, the newly elected officials of the student council took their oath before the students of SLSU Tayabas through the lead of Ms. Rheychel Avenilla, the Chairperson of SLSU Tayabas Commision on Elections (COMELEC) along with the turnover of financial statements, revised Constitution and By-Laws, and SLSU SSC Federation Sablay and wooden gavel from outgoing senator Hon. Chernan R. Baretto to incoming senator Hon. Ken Gian J. Vargas.

Cassandra Lontoc and Jessie Dela Cruz, on the other hand, assumed the position of Governor and Vice Governor respectively, equipped to lead the Supreme Student Council for the Academic Year (A.Y) 2026-2027.

Meanwhile, the program is set to continue tomorrow, Sept. 11, with several activities including team-building and leadership training to further enhance the student leader’s connection with each other and fortify their skills as leaders and representatives of the student body.

report by | Aeron Naces
capture by | Clarence Turgo

10/09/2026

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU Tayabas Fortifies Disaster Preparedness in 3rd Quarter Earthquake Drill

Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to safety and campus resilience, at exactly 2:00 in the afternoon the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) Tayabas Campus successfully participated in the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED).

The campus-wide exercise involved students, faculty members, staff, and university personnel in practicing life-saving emergency protocols. Spearheaded by the Student Response Unit (SRU), the activity evaluated the community's evacuation readiness and emergency responsiveness.

report by | Rheychel Avenilla
captured by | Clarence Turgo
Genrev Bolosan

08/09/2026

NEWS UPDATE | SLSU set to open college admissions for A.Y ‘26-‘27 on Sept. 10

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) announces the launch of its online application portal for aspiring first year students of SLSU for the academic year 2026-2027 set to be opened on Sept. 10, Thursday.

As per the university’s page page’s post, applicants must submit the digital copies of their academic records, certificate of income of both parents/guardians, 2x2 picture, certificate of residency, and other additional requirements if applicable.

Moreover, SLSU also posted the entire process of the application ensuring a smoother transaction brought by the digital shift in this year’s college admissions.

For more details of the college application, visit this link:
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06/09/2026

THE SKORPIOS EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFFS 2026

At the forefront of unearthing the truth and unraveling the bare stories of its community, The Skorpios, the Official Student Publication of Southern Luzon State University- Tayabas City Campus continues its pursuit of conveying a more deeper perspective of the truth, where voices are not silenced and press freedom is not suppressed.

The Skorpios introduces it new set of Editorial Board and Staffs equipped to serve for the new academic year 2026-2027.

Unearthing the truth, one flicker at a time.

Layout by | Clarence Turgo
Heleina Arwen Cabutihan
Jack Daniel Salaver

Captured by | Genrev Bolosan
Clarence Turgo

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