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The CSU Promethean The official student publication of Cagayan State University-Carig Campus

BREAKING | BS Nursing at CSUC secures CHED approvalThe Commission on Higher Education officially granted Cagayan State U...
26/07/2025

BREAKING | BS Nursing at CSUC secures CHED approval

The Commission on Higher Education officially granted Cagayan State University Carig Campus the approval to start the operations for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program this Academic Year 2025-2026, July 24.

The agency confirmed that the program meets national standards for quality nursing education with the issuance of the Certificate of Program Compliance.

Pre-enrollment shall begin on July 28, Monday.

OPINION | All while walking on eggshellsCrumpled papers, scratched scribbles, posts taken down, redtagging – for a count...
25/07/2025

OPINION | All while walking on eggshells

Crumpled papers, scratched scribbles, posts taken down, redtagging – for a country that is so called democratic, it is ironic how the press walks on eggshells just to keep going.

Every July 25, we celebrate the National Campus Press Freedom day to honor student journalists and recognize the campus press as an important institution in promoting and protecting the freedom of the press and freedom of expression through the Republic Act 11440.

Meanwhile, R.A. 7079, also called the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991,” sought to protect student journalists and promote the development and growth of journalism even at the campus-level.

We are engraved in the law but why does the ink still bleed?

I recall the horrors of campus journalism back in February 2025. First, when The SPARK, the official campus student publication of Camarines Sur Polytechnic College conducted its online mock election survey to determine the candidate preferences of their academic community which eventually sparked threats of censorship not only from their administration but also from a trailing gubernatorial candidate calling the publication’s post as “fake news.”

In the same month, during a press conference, campus journalists from across the region shared their horrifying experiences at a convention. I recall an editor-in-chief telling their story of facing red tagging and police threats. I remember how students mentioned having to pay for their registration fees despite having publication funds.

Weeks later, another publication was facing allegations of providing a space for negativity and bullying after posting a direct quotation transcript of a candidate in a competition during their special coverage.

It all boils down to a question: Is R.A. 7079 enough to protect Filipino campus journalists?

The law is already gathering dust on the shelves of the senate. The 34-year old law is frozen in time and can not accommodate the needs of today’s young journalists.

Under the law, the establishment of student publications is not even mandatory, neither is the collection of funds for them. Existing publication funds *may* be from savings of the respective school’s appropriations, student subscriptions, donations, and other sources of funds.

And how about the digital platforms? Campus journalists are now online. Beyond traditional newspapers, magazines, and folios, they are now seen and even heard on screens through videos and articles, which have also led to cyberattacks and online harassment.

There is insufficient protection from censorship and the meddling of the powers-that-be to the operations of student publications, and there is no penalty clause, which means no accountability from press freedom violations.

According to the College Editors Guild of the Philippines, the broadest alliance of tertiary student publications in the Asia-Pacific, there have been 206 incidents of campus press freedom violations reported from 2023-2024. Take note: reported. Many remain unseen in the backyards of campuses.

Amid the persistent threats to student journalism, there is urgency in the need to pass the House Bill No. 319 or the “Campus Freedom Act Bill,” proposed by the Kabataan Party-list that aims to address the lackings of R.A. 7079 including the mandating of publication fee collections and establishment of student publications, and penalizing censorship and violations of school administrations.

If this so-called democratic country fails to defend and protect us, there is no more democracy in the future and until then, we keep on walking on eggshells.

JUST IN | Classes in CSUC to be held online tomorrowClasses in Cagayan State University - Carig Campus shall be held onl...
25/07/2025

JUST IN | Classes in CSUC to be held online tomorrow

Classes in Cagayan State University - Carig Campus shall be held online-synchronous tomorrow, Saturday, July 26.

This decision follows the recommendation from the Office of the Campus Director for Academic Affairs while also considering the students who have returned to their respective homes after the two-day suspension of face-to-face classes due to recent weather disturbances.

Amid the persistent threats to press freedom, student journalists remain true to their commitment to serving the communi...
25/07/2025

Amid the persistent threats to press freedom, student journalists remain true to their commitment to serving the community.

At a very young age, many have faced threats and ridiculed because of their journalistic craft. Some have gone beyond the campus to continue serving, some are still inside, while others may have left this daunting field. But one thing remains: the heart to enlighten.

Today, July 25, on National Campus Press Freedom Day, we honor and stand with our fellow campus journalists who continue to serve not only the student body but the country, brave today’s threats, and fight for true democracy.

WE DARE TO ENLIGHTEN.




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JUST IN | Classes in Cagayan remain suspended tomorrowThe Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary J...
24/07/2025

JUST IN | Classes in Cagayan remain suspended tomorrow

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared the suspension of classes in all levels and government work in 40 provinces including Cagayan tomorrow, Friday, July 25.

This is due to the continued weather disturbance brought by Typhoon ‘Emong.’

According to the latest update from DOST-PAGASA, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 2 is currently hoisted over the northern and western portion of mainland Cagayan including Rizal, Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Allacapan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Lasam, Santo Niño, Piat, and Tuao, while the rest is under Signal No. 1.

JUST IN | The Cagayan State University — Carig Campus Office of the Campus Executive Officer released a memorandum order...
23/07/2025

JUST IN | The Cagayan State University — Carig Campus Office of the Campus Executive Officer released a memorandum ordering the suspension of on-site classes and work tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.

However, college deans were directed to advise their faculty members to conduct asynchronous classes to maintain academic continuity.

Additionally, designated campus officials and heads are required to report inside the campus for necessary measures to safeguard their respective facilities and equipment.

JUST IN | Classes in Cagayan suspended tomorrowDue the weather disturbance caused by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical ...
23/07/2025

JUST IN | Classes in Cagayan suspended tomorrow

Due the weather disturbance caused by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Storms ‘Dante’ and ‘Emong,’ DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla declared the suspension of classes and work in government offices in Cagayan and 35 more provinces tomorrow, Thursday, July 24.

NOTICE | CHECK YOUR EMAILSWe advise all applicants to regularly check their email and visit our page for update...
23/07/2025

NOTICE | CHECK YOUR EMAILS

We advise all applicants to regularly check their email and visit our page for updates.

For queries, you may reach us through our official page or contact us through our official email [email protected].

WE DARE TO ENLIGHTEN.

HAPPENING NOW | National Service and Training Program (NSTP) Orientation attended by enrollees at the Red Eagle Gymnasiu...
22/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW | National Service and Training Program (NSTP) Orientation attended by enrollees at the Red Eagle Gymnasium

Photos by Jeremy Jim Olalde and Paul Vincent Margallo

JUST IN | Face-to-face classes remain suspended in Tuguegarao tomorrowTuguegarao City Mayor Maila Ting-Que announced thr...
18/07/2025

JUST IN | Face-to-face classes remain suspended in Tuguegarao tomorrow

Tuguegarao City Mayor Maila Ting-Que announced through her official page the suspension of on-site classes at all levels, both public and private, for tomorrow, July 19.

“Naging bahagi rin ng desisyon na ito ang patuloy pa ring pagtaas ng water level sa Buntun Monitoring Post,” the mayor stated in her post.

According to the latest update from the Tuguegarao City Command Center, as of 10:00 PM tonight, the Cagayan River water level at the Buntun Bridge is at 4.2 meters (m) which is 0.4m away from alert level.

18/07/2025

TINGNAN | Jeep, inanod ng baha sa Peñablanca

Tinangay ng baha dulot ng Tropical Storm na si ‘Crising’ ang isang jeep sa bahagi ng Lagum Area sa Barangay Nabbabalayan, Peñablanca, Cagayan, kaninang umaga, July 18.

Ayon kay Mhari Christ Danao, ang nakasaksi at nakakuha ng bidyo, bandang 11:30 na ng umaga nang nangyari ang insidente.

Ang naturang jeep ay pag-aari umano ng tsuper na si Delfin Tangan na ginagamit niya sa pamamasada. Sa kabutihang-palad, wala namang nasaktan sa pangyayari.

Sa kasalukuyan, lagpas-tao na umano ang baha sa lugar kaya’t nagsilikas na ang mga residente, kabilang na ang pamilya nina Danao.

Batay sa huling ulat ng DOST-PAGASA, nakataas ang Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 sa Cagayan, habang ang mata ng bagyo ay huling namataan sa layong 135 kilometro silangan ng Aparri, Cagayan.

Karagdagan, inaasahang tatama sa lupa ng Cagayan o Babuyan Islands si Crising ngayong gabi, habang patuloy itong lumalakas at maaaring maging isang Severe Tropical Storm (STS) bukas ng gabi.

Lubos na pinag-iingat ng ahensya ang mga naninirahan sa mga delikadong lugar at pinapayuhang lumikas at sumunod sa mga panukalang pangkaligtasan na ipinapatupad ng lokal na pamahalaan.

Angela Zalun | The CSU Promethean

JUST IN | On-site classes in Tuguegarao suspended due to ‘Crising’Tuguegarao City Mayor Maila Ting-Que, through Office o...
17/07/2025

JUST IN | On-site classes in Tuguegarao suspended due to ‘Crising’

Tuguegarao City Mayor Maila Ting-Que, through Office of the City Mayor Executive Order No. 15 s. 2025, has declared the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, private or public, today, July 18.

This is due to the weather disturbance brought by Tropical Cyclone ‘Crising’ which is expected to make its landfall in mainland Cagayan this afternoon.

However, alternative learning modalities, including modular or asynchronous distance learning, may be implemented by school heads provided that the safety of the students will not be compromised.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is currently hoisted over in the province.

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