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𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | PRMSU Iba Campus holds “Laging Handa” drill amid recent quakesAmid the series of earthquakes recently record...
22/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | PRMSU Iba Campus holds “Laging Handa” drill amid recent quakes

Amid the series of earthquakes recently recorded across the country, the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) Iba Campus carried out the PRMSU Laging Handa: Campus-Wide Earthquake Drill on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, to strengthen disaster preparedness and response.

University President Dr. Roy N. Villalobos, along with the Vice Presidents—VP Marlon James A. Dedicatoria (Research and Development), VP Lilian F. Uy (Academic Affairs), VP Presy A. Antonio (Administration and Finance) and VP Jerry S. Cristobal (Planning and Quality Management)—and Dr. Santi A. Magtalas, Iba Campus Director, led the ex*****on of the activity.

As the alarm echoed across the campus, university officials, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students participated in the activity, simulating the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” procedure and the evacuation process.

Personnels from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the PRMSU Medical Unit also demonstrated emergency response and first aid simulations.

Recently, several earthquakes and fire incidents have been recorded across the country. The strongest tremor—a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30—affected over 748,000 people.

Zambales was likewise struck by two recent earthquakes—the first with its epicenter in Botolan on October 11, measuring magnitude 5.0, and the second with its epicenter near Masinloc on October 16, measuring magnitude 3.2—both causing minor to no damage.

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Report by Bianca Orua
Photos by Charly Elemancil, Ashley Lorainne Orilla, Paul Ivan Anilao & Chazney Andal

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT), together with the College of Engineering (COE) Compu...
22/10/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT), together with the College of Engineering (COE) Computer Engineering Department, hosted a joint webinar-lecture themed “Shaping Future-Ready Professionals: Webinar-Lecture on Business Analytics and Internet of Things” via Zoom on October 21.

Dr. Menchie A. Dela Cruz, Dean of the College of Communication and Information Technology, in her opening remarks, emphasized that by learning to interpret and apply data effectively, we prepare ourselves to become future-ready professionals capable of addressing real-world challenges with innovation and confidence.

“More importantly, this event reminds us that with great technological power comes great responsibility. As we harness data and connectivity, we must also uphold the principles of ethics, data privacy, and accountability,” Dr. Dela Cruz expressed.

PRMSU President Dr. Roy N. Villalobos also delivered an inspirational message to the participants and expressed his gratitude to the organizers and invited resource speakers.

“As we embrace the era of digital transformation, we must cultivate in our students and educators the mindset of innovators and problem solvers. PRMSU stands firm in its commitment to prepare our learners to be future-ready—equipped with technical skills, creativity, critical thinking, and ethical grounding to ensure that innovation leads to meaningful impact,” Dr. Villalobos said.

Dr. Vladimir Y. Mariano, YSEALI Academy Lecturer for Technology and Innovation at Fulbright University Vietnam, and Dr. Arnel C. Fajardo, Dean of the College of Computing Science, Information and Communication Technology at Isabela State University, served as the resource speakers.

Dr. Mariano discussed “Business Analytics and Its Application in Today’s Competitive Environment” in the morning session, while Dr. Fajardo presented “Internet of Things (IoT): Its Application Across Industries, Education, and Daily Life” in the afternoon session.

The webinar tackled technological tools for business analytics, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT, and how to use them efficiently to prepare students for their future professions in the competitive information technology industry.

“No matter where you graduate from, as long as you know about AI, it could become a powerful tool. It’s all about productivity. The competition doesn’t really matter anymore. Once we enter a company, it is one of the tools that you are expected to know. Two or three years ago, it was only science fiction. But now, it is hard to know the difference between an AI-generated or edited photo and a real photo,” Dr. Mariano said.

For the closing remarks, Dr. Nemia M. Galang, Director for Instruction, also thanked the guest speakers, university administration, faculty members, organizers, and student participants.

“To all our participants, your engagement and curiosity are what make this event truly meaningful. We hope this session has sparked new ideas, challenged innovation, and encouraged you to explore how you can apply these concepts in your own professional journey,” Dr. Galang said.

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Report by Bianca Orua

22/10/2025

𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞!

Tune in to the latest episode of The Bastion Group of Publication’s Mosang Check as we dive into one of PRMSU’s most anticipated university-wide events—the 3rd President’s Cup!

Join Jadine Robles as she takes you through the history behind the President’s Cup.

Now you know!

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Shot and edited by Scharles Leendon Ebitner

22/10/2025

𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗬𝗢 𝗡𝗜 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡!

Pakinggan ang special news radio broadcast ng The Bastion Group of Publications (TBGP) para sa 3rd President's Cup.

Hatid sainyo ng D-W-B-A 145 Radyo ni Ramon.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | University officials, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students join the Campus-Wide Earthquake Drill at Pres...
21/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | University officials, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students join the Campus-Wide Earthquake Drill at President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) on Tuesday afternoon, October 21.

Around 2:30 PM, alarms sound across the campus as students and personnel duck, cover, and hold in response to the simulated quake.

The activity seeks to enhance the university’s disaster preparedness and response amid the recurring tremors recorded across the country.

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Report by Bianca Orua
Photos by Charly Elemancil, Paul Ivan Anilao & Ashley Lorainne Orilla

19/10/2025

𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗘 | Ito ang special news coverage ng The Bastion Group of Publications para sa 3rd President's Cup.

Panoorin ang mga ulat na hatid nina Lorraine Barried, Stetchie Joy Daniac, Paul Ivan Anilao, Krystine Maya at Russel Dolojan.

Pintuan ng impormasyon. Boses ang solusyon. Ramonian Pulse.

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Kuha at edit nina Scharles Leendon Ebitner at Zaera Shyne Caigoy

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CompSci student bags 1st runner-up in RAITE 2025 medal designPresident Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) e...
19/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CompSci student bags 1st runner-up in RAITE 2025 medal design

President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) earned a podium finish, winning first runner-up in the Medal Layout Design Competition at the Regional Assembly on Information Technology Education (RAITE) 2025 held at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, on October 17.

Lovely Joyce Palmarin, the designer of the medal and a third-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student, brought pride to the university by showcasing creativity in digital design.

In an interview, Palmarin shared that the victory was unexpected, initially doubting her entry’s chances of reaching the top five.

“Actually, habang ginagawa ko siya, parang napanghihinaan na rin ako ng loob kasi iniisip ko na baka hindi manalo, tapos baka mas maganda pa 'yung gawa ng iba kaysa sa entry natin,” she said.

“Pero nung time na na-post na 'yung mga entries, sobrang thankful ako sa support system ko kasi they found mine unique,” she added.

When PRMSU was announced among the top five, delegates rejoiced, while Palmarin was already grateful for the recognition.

“Nung nag-top 5, nakita ko 'yung entries ng mga nakapasok, and that time, parang sabi ko, mas magaganda nga 'yung gawa nila—so baka hindi na ako makapasok sa top 3. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, okay na rin, at least naka-top 5,” Palmarin said.

Palmarin’s medal layout combined both traditional and modern elements, representing the fields of computer science and information technology. The design featured circuit patterns as the background and the Fibonacci sequence as its key concept.

Palmarin expressed her gratitude to Sir Daniel Bachillar for his help and support in the medal design, and to Coach Jason Artates for guiding her throughout the competition.

Furthermore, PRMSU’s lanyard design by Veronica Joy Pavia placed in the top five of the same competition, marking another achievement for the university.

Aside from the Medal and Lanyard Layout Design categories, PRMSU also participated in other RAITE 2025 events, including the Hackathon, Quiz Bee, Programming Challenge, I.T.S. Computing, Micro Short Film and Esports MLBB.

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Report by BAngelo Montero
Layout by Ejay Caguiniman

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Cluster 1 defends throne at 3rd President's CupCluster 1 – Falcons (CBAPA and CTHM) soared once again to the...
17/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Cluster 1 defends throne at 3rd President's Cup

Cluster 1 – Falcons (CBAPA and CTHM) soared once again to the top, claiming their third consecutive overall championship title with 52 gold, 49 silver, and 28 bronze medals at the 3rd President’s Cup held at the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) from October 13 to 15.

The Falcons were followed by Cluster 2 – Wolves (CAS, COE, and CCJ) with 42-25-22 medals; Cluster 6 – Eagles (San Marcelino Campus) with 41-16-17; Cluster 4 – Greyhounds (CTE, CON, and JHS) with 27-28-28; Cluster 3 – Ravens (CIT and CCIT) with 23-37-34; Cluster 10 – Bulls (Santa Cruz Campus) with 10-5-8; Cluster 5 – Phoenix (Castillejos Campus) with 2-0-8; Cluster 7 – Mambas (Botolan Campus) with 1-1-9; Cluster 8 – Tamaraws (Masinloc Campus) with 0-1-5; and Cluster 9 – Stallions (Candelaria Campus) with 0-0-5 medals.

The games and competitions of the 3rd President’s Cup concluded on the afternoon of October 15, with the university-wide event formally closing at 4:00 p.m. at Magsaysay Circle.

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Report by Bianca Orua and Airy Jane Balangon
Photos by TBGP Documentation Team

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | President Ramon Magsaysay State University - College of Communication and Information Technology (PRMSU CCIT) is ...
17/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | President Ramon Magsaysay State University - College of Communication and Information Technology (PRMSU CCIT) is participating in the Regional Assembly on Information Technology Education (RAITE) 2025, which is currently underway at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), Sumacab Campus, with the theme "I.T. Beyond Tomorrow: Shaping the Digital Frontier," October 17.

The event features tech-related competitions, including hackathon, I.T. cloud computing challenges, micro short films, and esports tournaments such as Mobile Legends.

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Report by Angelo Montero
Photos by Charly Elemancil

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | ZAMBALES—Magnitude 5.0 tectonic earthquake struck off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales, at 2:09 AM this mornin...
15/10/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | ZAMBALES—Magnitude 5.0 tectonic earthquake struck off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales, at 2:09 AM this morning, October 16, 2025, with a depth of 24 kilometers.

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the tremor was felt at Intensity IV in Iba, Zambales, and at lower intensities in nearby provinces, immediately following a smaller magnitude 3.2 quake recorded five minutes earlier in the same area.

On the other hand, intensities have been recorded to these areas:
Intensity IV - Iba, ZAMBALES
Intensity III - Masinloc and Cabangan, ZAMBALES
Intensity II - Botolan and San Marcelino, ZAMBALES
Intensity I - Dinalupihan, Orani, and Abucay, BATAAN; Guagua, PAMPANGA; City of Tarlac, Bamban, and Santa Ignacia, TARLAC; Subic, ZAMBALES

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Report by Ejay Caguiniman
Photos from PHILVOCS

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As the third and final day of the 3rd President’s Cup unfolds, take a look at the standout moments from Bask...
15/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As the third and final day of the 3rd President’s Cup unfolds, take a look at the standout moments from Basketball.

Here are the highlights and plays that defined an exciting and competitive day.

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Photos by TBGP Documentation Team

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As the third and final day of the 3rd President’s Cup unfolds, take a look at the standout moments from Ches...
15/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As the third and final day of the 3rd President’s Cup unfolds, take a look at the standout moments from Chess.

Here are the highlights and plays that defined an exciting and competitive day.

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Photos by TBGP Documentation Team

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