The Dolphin

02/11/2025

JUST IN | In anticipation of the incoming Typhoon Tino, the University issues a suspension of classes and work on November 4-5, 2025 (OP Memorandum Circular No. 288, s. 2025).

Additionally, the flexible work arrangement on November 3, 2025 remains in effect.

Regular classes and work shall resume on November 6, 2025, subject to post-weather safety assessment and further advisories.

Everyone is advised to monitor updates and bulletins from official communications and sources.

❗️UPDATE: In order for all reporting employees to focus on securing all documents, equipment, other essentials, all transactions on November 3, 2025 shall be temporarily suspended.

Keep safe always, .

01/11/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | November 2nd, a day of remembering, reflecting and honoring...

A time, to reminisce our loved ones who's soul has departed and is now at rest. It's ALL SOULS’ DAY... visit cemeteries, offer flowers, lit up candles, and pray for their souls’ peace. This is a day where we celebrate their lives and the memories we have shared with them.

But despite being gone physically, they all leave behind the remarkable moments, as their memory remains and continues to live bringing comfort and inspiration.

Ikaw? If you could talk with a departed loved one, who would it be and what would you converse about with them? Share it with us, through the comment section

Words by Hazel Armenio |
Graphics by Charles Vincent de Pina | TheDolphinCreatives

31/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | In observance of All Saints' Day, The Dolphin Publication honors the Holy Saints who have inspired us through their faith, love, and devotion.

May their lives continue to inspire us to spread hope and kindness and to live out our faith with conviction and courage.

Who is one saint whom you admire in faith and action?
Share your insights in the comment section.

Words by Roge Tiu | TheDolphin
Graphics by Jeian Galvez | TheDolphinCreatives

27/10/2025

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! 📢

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Number Master?

The Number Masters’ League (NML) proudly presents the 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝘽𝙚𝙚 in celebration of the 36th National Statistics Month.

This event aims to enhance statistical literacy and sharpen analytical skills among VSU Tolosa students. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself, learn, and have fun!

📊 Event Details:
What: Statistics Quiz Bee
When: October 30, 2025
Where: VSU Tolosa Gymnasium

All interested participants must register to become an official contestant.

You may register through any of the following options:

• Approach any BSEd-Mathematics officer or member.
• Contact 09317304610 or message Cristel Jane Caneja on Facebook.
• Message this page directly.
• Fill out the Google Form via this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekhyHT4yXMSrEGLo5NKiAghUn6RiUUkm6BE0d7Wpb6iU3X7w/viewform?usp=header

P.S.: ALL BSED-MATH STUDENTS WILL SERVE AS FACILITATOR ONLY.

See you on October 30!

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! 📢

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Number Master?

The Number Masters’ League (NML) proudly presents the 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝘽𝙚𝙚 in celebration of the 36th National Statistics Month.

This event aims to enhance statistical literacy and sharpen analytical skills among VSU Tolosa students. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself, learn, and have fun!

📊 Event Details:
What: Statistics Quiz Bee (b𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 3 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴)
When: October 29, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: VSU Tolosa Gymnasium

All interested participants must create their team name and register to become an official contestant.

You may register through any of the following options:

• Approach any BSEd-Mathematics officer or member.
• Contact 09317304610 or message Cristel Jane Caneja on Facebook.
• Message this page directly.
• Fill out the Google Form via this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekhyHT4yXMSrEGLo5NKiAghUn6RiUUkm6BE0d7Wpb6iU3X7w/viewform?usp=header

P.S.: ALL BSED-MATH STUDENTS WILL SERVE AS FACILITATOR ONLY.

See you on October 30!

14/10/2025

𝑮𝑨𝑩-𝑰 𝑵𝑨 | Dilim Ng Takipsilim

Sa ilalim ng kwadradong lilim, akoy nakahiga, habang pinagmamasdan sa bintana ang takipsilim, ang liwanag na pinapalitan ng dilim.

Ang gabi na siyang nakakaalam ng aking lihim at hiling, hindi ko mawari't matukoy ngunit pagsapit ng oras nato, parating may kung anong kulang at pagod, may hinagpis at panunuot, may pag aalala at takot may kung ano na hindi ko maipaliwanag mahirap itong ibigkas isiwalat at wala nito'y may nakakaalam.

Masaya naman Ako, masaya nga ba ako?. Malakas naman Ako, pero hindi sa oras nato.
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‎Gusto ko nang matulog nang matapos ang gabing to, subalit sumasalungat ang isipan ko, paano kung ganyan, paano kung ganito?, Kailangan ko ba ng Kasama o kaya ko nato?, anong naghihintay sa kinabukasan ko?, tagumpay ba ako?.

Ang Gabi ay parehong mapayapa at nakakalunod, nakakabingi ang katahimikan ngunit parati ko itong pinakikinggan, oras ito ng pagpapahinga ngunit akoy balisa, sa kesame akoy nakatingala hindi nmn Ako malungkot ngunit hindi rin Masaya, untiunting dibdib kung malayay biglang sumikip, at luha'y di namalayang dumaing.
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‎ Paano kung ang gabi ay hindi ko kayanin?, at ang bukangliwayway ay Hindi ko na mapansin? kaya ko namang pasanin ang bigat ng aking aklat ngunit hindi ang nasa aking balikat.

Itong nasa dibdib ay takot, na baka sila ay aking mabigo, mga sakin ay naniniwala baka sila ay aking madismaya, palagi akong malakas, yan ang kanilang pagkakaalam at walang pinapakitang kahinaan, kaya ko naman ng mag-isa! o sadyang kinakaya?, hindi ba maaaring mapagod at dumaing, manghina at umaling? pansin ko ang bilis ng pagikot ng orasan, ako bay nauubusan na nang segundo't pagitan, o naguguluhan at saan ba to patungo't bilisan.

Sa kabila ay may hiling, na sana'y sa muling takipsilim ang dilim ay hindi na mahapdi, at ang bukangliwayway ay bunga ng matiwasay na gabi.

By Ging_vil
Edited by Krishna Macalalag | TheDolphinCreatives

13/10/2025

ADVISORY | In view of the frequent tremors felt across Leyte and nearby provinces, VSU is taking precautionary steps to keep our students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders safe.

Through OP Memorandum Circular No. 272, s. 2025, the University has issued interim guidelines to minimize risks while maintaining academic continuity during the ongoing midterm examinations.

1. All midterm exams shall shift to asynchronous mode from October 13 (Monday, 1:00 PM) to October 18 (Saturday). Faculty are to coordinate directly with students for exam arrangements. Face-to-face exams, if unavoidable, must only be done in safe spaces. No exams in the gymnatorium.

2. Face-to-face exams or NSTP activities on October 18 may proceed only in safe and open areas, avoiding enclosed or unsafe spaces.

3. Faculty deans and department heads shall designate safe, structurally sound, and preferably ground-level laboratories or classrooms for laboratory and practical exams. No use of the gymnatorium.

4. Everyone is advised to prepare a personal “Go Bag” (water, food, medicine, flashlight, whistle, ID, etc.) and to review earthquake safety protocols with their units in coordination with the VSU-CMC.

5. The Guidance and Counseling Office shall be available to provide psychological first aid and counseling for anyone experiencing anxiety or distress due to the tremors.

Everyone is reminded to stay calm and alert, and to always look after one another. Your safety and well-being remain at the heart of every decision we make for our the entire VSU academic community.

11/10/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | The Office of the Chancellor has released a memorandum declaring the suspension of midterm examinations, student transactions, and all in-campus activities on Monday, October 13, 2025.

This directive follows the initial inspection conducted by the Campus Planning and Development Office and the Disaster Risk Management Office, which identified several structural cracks in both the student dormitory and classrooms within the administration building.

The suspension aims to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and personnel after the earthquake that struck on October 10, 2025.

Additionally, office work will resume on the same date.

Via Alexa Niña Gallano | TheDolphinNews

11/10/2025

“𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐧𝐚! 𝐈𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨!”

Midterm exam week is finally here, and it's a true test of focus, endurance, and courage. It's that time when coffee consumption hits an all-time high, those late nights morph into study marathons, and every little misconception suddenly feels like gold. But midterms are more than just a measure of what you know; they're also a glimpse into how far you've come. So, keep your cool, believe in yourself, and give it your all. You've put in the work to get ready for this—now's the moment to shine and face those exams with a solid dose of self-assurance.

Ready na ba ang lahat sa sleepless nights at sa pag-overthink kung tama ba ang sagot na maisusulat?
Malapit na ang exam week, kaya siguraduhin na handa na ang inyong mga gamit at notes! Pero kung hindi pa, don’t worry — narito na ang aming “Exam Essential List” na siguradong makakatulong para maging handa ka sa bawat tanong at sagot.

𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩:
• PRAYER
• Reviewer
• Ballpen and paper; at
• isang goodluck ni ano.....

Wala ka bang matatanggap na "good luck baby” mula sakanya ngayong MIDTERM? kawawa ka naman!!

Take a deep breath, don't pressure yourself, and give your best. Good luck, Tolosa Viscans!

Words by John Paolo Petarco | TheDolphinFeatures
Graphics by Claire Infante | TheDolphinCreatives

Erratum: Please be informed that the initial photo previously posted has been replaced to reflect the correct schedule of the Midterm Examination, which has been rescheduled to Tuesday instead of Monday. We apologize for the oversight and any inconvenience it may have caused. Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.

11/10/2025

On October 10, an earthquake, with its epicenter in Davao Oriental, also sent tremors across parts of the Visayas, including Tolosa, Leyte. Despite the sudden jolt and fear that came with it, Tolosa Viscans found safety and reassurance through the care and guidance of campus officials, the Security and Safety Services Office, the Disaster Risk Management Team, the Crisis Management Committee, Visayas State University Tolosa student and employee first aiders, and all our key officials.

Some students and employees experienced not only physical tremors but also moments of emotional and mental distress as the quake struck without warning. Yet amid the uncertainty, these individuals showed calmness and compassion, standing firm even when they, too, were anxious about what had happened.

To our silent heroes, thank you for ensuring our safety and well-being. Your courage, care, and presence remind us that even in times of fear, the Viscan spirit of being one family and compassion continues to shine.

Words by Roge Tiu | TheDolphin
Photos by TJ Matunog
Edited by Gypsy Jeaous Abenir | TheDolphinCreatives

10/10/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT

In light of the recent earthquake, all classes and work in schools at all levels within the Municipality are hereby suspended today, October 10, 2025 (Friday).

This suspension is to allow the Municipal Engineer’s Office to conduct thorough structural inspections in all schools to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and personnel.

10/10/2025

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | VSU Tolosa students and employees rushed out of classrooms and offices as strong shaking was felt across the campus early this morning. Faculty and staff immediately guided students to designated open areas, ensuring calm and order during the evacuation.

According to PHIVOLCS, the quake registered a magnitude of 7.5 and was traced off the coast of Davao Oriental.

10/10/2025

𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟎: 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘

A day for Healing, Restart, and Restoration

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.” –John Green

World Mental Health Day na!... Ayos kapa ba?
Let us make things real: taking good care of our minds is as important as taking good care of and considering everyone around us. Break the heavy walls, not your mind! You and your wellness matter. Prioritize taking in peace and practicing self-care.

Mark your mind; You are stronger than you think you are, braver to deal with your storms, and just enough to be loved. Take care of your mental wellness, when nobody else does.

REMEMBER: It's okay, not to be okay! Breakdowns lang yan, your mental health is more powerful!



Words by Hazel Armenio | TheDolphinFeatures
Graphics by Charles Vincent De Pina| TheDolphinCreatives