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The Bastion Group of Publications, Palanginan, Iba, Zambales (2025)

23/09/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 | As announced by the Local Government Unit of Iba, classes at all levels will remain suspended tomorrow, September 24, 2025, due to continued inclement weather brought by Super Typhoon Nando and the Southwest Monsoon.

READ: https://www.facebook.com/61554861855604/posts/122236410272162061/?app=fbl

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23/09/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Basilio takes helm as PRMSU Student Regent

Despite class suspensions caused by Super Typhoon Nando and the Southwest Monsoon, Joshua Mikhail Basilio of Iba Campus has emerged as the new President of the Federated Supreme Student Government (FSSG) and concurrent Student Regent, following an online election held today, September 23, via Zoom.

He received four votes from his fellow Supreme Student Government (SSG) presidents across the seven campuses of President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU), succeeding Marl Joshua Uclaray in representing the studentry in the university’s highest decision-making body.

On the same day, the newly elected SSG officers from all PRMSU campuses were formally sworn into office in a ceremony administered by University President Dr. Roy N. Villalobos.

Even during the SSG race at the Iba Campus, Basilio had already expressed his intent to seek the position.

“Being the Student Regent is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the students on a bigger scale,” Basilio said in a post-election statement.

“Having that position will enable me to help more and do more for the students of PRMSU,” he added.

Now that he is elected, Basilio vows to amplify student voices while advancing key advocacies, including building and strengthening partnerships, promoting mental health awareness, ensuring equality and inclusivity, advancing leadership development and safeguarding student rights and welfare.

Basilio said he plans to first gather student concerns from all campuses, analyze and investigate, create thematics and present the findings to the board.

“I also want the students to have a voice pagdating sa rules and regulations, even for the student handbook revision, if there will be one on my term,” he said.

Furthermore, he aims to empower student leaders across the satellite campuses by introducing a similar program modeled after the Iba Student Leaders Assembly (ISLA).

“Noon kasi merong [Ramonian Students' Leadership Congress], which is a university-wide leadership event. And I want to implement that as well, which would be huge for the leaders in our university,” the incoming Student Regent shared.

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Report by Joseph Clyde Famularcano
Layout by Ejay Caguiniman

22/09/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 | Local Government Unit of Iba has announced the suspension of classes at all levels tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, due to the continuing weather conditions brought by Super Typhoon Nando and the Southwest Monsoon.

READ: https://www.facebook.com/61554861855604/posts/122236280108162061/?app=fbl

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21/09/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 | Work, classes halted in Zambales on Sept. 22 amid heavy rainfall forecast

Malacañang has announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in Zambales, Metro Manila, and 33 other provinces tomorrow, September 22, 2025, as Super Typhoon Nando and the Southwest Monsoon are expected to bring heavy rainfall.

The suspension, under Memorandum Circular No. 97, was issued upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to ensure public safety.

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21/09/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗬𝗢𝗡 | Hangga’t may korap, walang kukurap

Umaraw man o umulan, kay ganda pa rin ng panahon, tila umaayon sa panawagan at hamon. Gising na ang bayan, handa nang sumabak sa laban. Tapusin ang korapsyon na bumabalot sa lipunan. Sa araw na ito, kasabay ng paggunita sa ika-53 anibersaryo ng Martial Law, ay siya ring pagtindig at pagpaparinig ng mga Pilipino upang matuldukan ang korapsyon, na siya ring maituturing na pagtatraydor sa sariling bansa.

Sa gitna ng samu’t saring emosyon, nangingibabaw ang tuwa at galit—tuwa dahil sa unti-unting pagkadilat ng sambayanan sa katiwaliang matagal nang sumusukob sa atin; galit dahil nakakasawa na ang paulit-ulit na panlilinlang. Hanggang kailan tayo magiging mga turumpong pinaiikot sa palad ng iilan?

Ayon sa inilabas na listahan ng Department of Justice, 43 na contractors at opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang sangkot sa mga maanomalyang flood-control project. Isa na rito ang mag-asawang Discaya na umaming nagbabayad ng “standard operating procedure” o SOP na 10–25% sa mga opisyal ng DPWH kapalit ng proyekto. Dagdag pa rito, halos bilyon-bilyong halaga ang inalaan para sa mga proyektong ito, subalit walang nangyayari—patunay na ang salapi na imbis na magbunga ng mabuting pagbabago ay napupunta lamang sa wala.

Tunay nga ang sinabi ng mamamahayag na si Jessica Soho sa kanyang programa noong ika-27 ng Agosto: “hindi tayo lulubog sa baha bagkus sa kasakiman.”

Sa kabilang banda, malinaw ang batas pagdating dito. Nakasaad sa Republic Act No. 3019 o Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act na ipinagbabawal ang tuwiran o di-tuwirang pagtanggap ng anumang porsyento ng kontrata, gayundin ang pakikipagsabwatan ng opisyal at pribadong kontraktor upang ibulsa ang pondo ng bayan. Ayon sa section 3 (a) ng nasabing batas, maituturing na paglabag ang pagpilit o pagkumbinsi at pag-impluwensiya ng ibang tao na makipagsabwatan upang gumawa ng isang katiwalian. Higit sa lahat, nilalabag ng ganitong gawain ang isang prinsipyo na nakapaloob sa ating Konstitusyon, na ang “Public office is a public trust."

Ang ating buwis—pinaghirapan at katas ng pawis—ang siyang nagiging sandigan ng marangyang pamumuhay ng mga ilang buwaya. Samantalang sa panahon ng kalamidad, milyon ang nagdurusa at libo ang nagbubuwis ng buhay dahil ang pondong para sa proteksiyon ay matagal nang nailigpit sa bulsa ng iilan.

Ang nakapangingilabot pa, tila natutulog nang mahimbing ang mga may sala, habang ang karaniwang Pilipino ay lumulusong sa baha upang mabuhay lamang.

Ngayon, malinaw na ang panawagan: tigilan ang kasakiman, ibalik ang pera ng bayan at panagutin ang mga may sala. Hindi na ito simpleng sigaw ng galit, bagkus sigaw ng pagkadismaya ng mamamayang sawa na sa paulit-ulit na siklo ng pandaraya.

Ang sambayanan ay nagkakaisa. At sa pagkakapit-bisig na ito, hindi matitibag ang boses ng taong-bayan. Ang pagkakaisang ito ay higit na matibay kaysa sa anumang estruktura ng kasinungalingan. Heto tayo ngayon, imbes na umaalingawngaw ang tinig ng pag-unlad, ang naririnig ay hiyaw ng pananagutan. Upang hindi na muling humantong sa ganito, importanteng mas pagtibayin ang laban kontra korapsyon sa pamamagitan ng mas istriktong sistema pagdating sa pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto at mas bukas na proseso upang bantay sarado hindi lamang ng gobyerno, pati na rin ng normal na Pilipino. Tapos na ang panahon ng pagtitimpi, oras na para magmasid at maningil.

Malalim na ang baha ngunit kaya pa nating lumangoy—hindi para lamang mabuhay, kundi upang makatawid tungo sa mas maayos na bukas. Panahon na upang tapusin ang kasinungalingan. Panahon na upang bawiin ang dignidad at igiit na ang buwis ng mamamayan ay para lamang sa mamamayan, hindi para sa iilan.

Para sa mga tiwaling nakaupo: ibalik ninyo ang pera ng taong-bayan. Pagbayaran ninyo ang inyong kasalanan. Walang umuunlad na hindi pinaghihirapan.

At para sa mga boses na lumalaban, sa mga nakikibaka at nagkakaisa—maraming salamat. Kahit malayo, dala ninyo ang suporta ng nakararami. Kasama ninyo ang bayan sa bawat martsa, daing at panawagan.

Sapagkat hangga’t may korap, walang kukurap.

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Isinulat ni Lea Jose

20/09/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Cluster 1 gears up to defend President's Cup crown

As the 3rd President’s Cup draws near, Cluster 1, composed of the College of Business, Accountancy and Public Administration (CBAPA) and the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM), has officially begun its campaign to defend its back-to-back title as overall champion of the university-wide games at President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU).

From September 15 to 17, the cluster conducted a three-day series of jam-packed tryouts, where CBAPA and CTHM athletes showcased their skills and determination to secure a spot in the powerhouse lineup.

Armilyn Asuncion, head coach of the women’s volleyball team eyeing a three-peat, emphasized the importance of preparation and unity in their title defense.

“Abangan na lang siguro, especially sa mga players, is ‘yung teamwork talaga, kasi iyon din ang gusto nilang i-achieve as representative ng Cluster 1 para sa President’s Cup,” she noted.

Among the new faces in the roster is CTHM’s rookie badminton player, Kesia Manila, who will be making her collegiate debut.

“For me, gusto ko lang po na maging maayos ‘yung games, and walang masaktang players,” Manila shared with TBGP.

Meanwhile, Ezekiel Joel Mora of the men’s volleyball squad mentioned that everyone should anticipate the strengthened performance of their team in the upcoming event.

“Siguro ang pwede niyong i-expect sa amin ay hindi lang iyong upgraded performance namin, kundi pati na rin ‘yung mga bagong mukha na kayang makipagsabayan at magpakitang gilas sa mga players and students ng PRMSU,” he stated.

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Report by Ivy Cassandra Fajardo and Paul Ivan Anilao
Photos by Janraw Pasol, Ayasha Chloe Dumangas, Jhyzza Maye Bauza, Jazmine Pangilinan, John Nelson Abagon & Paul Ivan Anilao

15/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | In light of the upcoming 3rd President's Cup, the college deans of President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) - Iba Campus agreed to implement a shortened class period to give way to cluster tryouts and practices.

The shortened period will take effect from September 15 to 30, with classes scheduled from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM only, while the cluster tryouts and practices will be held from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Each college is tasked to make the necessary internal arrangements to adjust their class time allotments, provided that all classes shall end at 3:30 PM.

The agreement was made during the sporting event’s first coordination meeting held on August 28 via Zoom, and was formally conveyed by Dr. Santi A. Magtalas, Iba Campus Director, to Dr. Lillian F. Uy, Vice President for Academic Affairs, on September 1, who subsequently approved the implementation.

Courtesy: Office of the Campus Director

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Report by Bianca Orua

13/09/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) E-Library Main Campus joins the nationwide celebration of the 91st National Book Week with a series of meaningful activities and competitions, as announced on their official page today, September 13.

With the theme "Tulay ang Pagbasa sa Bukas na Puno ng Pag-asa" (Reading is the bridge to a future full of hope), this year's celebration aims to highlight the significant role of books in honoring history and shaping futures.

Various contests were organized, including Local Witty Lines, Book Face, Book Trailer Video, Magbasa para Magtagumpay Advocacy, and Booktok, to foster students' appreciation for books and reading through creativity.

PRMSU E-Library Main Campus extends its invitation to students, faculty, and staff to actively support and participate in these literacy advocacy initiatives.

Furthermore, submission of entries will start on September 15 and will last until September 30.

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EC7PnWA8f/

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Report by Dhann Mariel Anglit
Pubmat by PRMSU E-Library Main Campus

12/09/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | Dave Anthony Ulanday from the College of Communication and Information Technology (CCIT) has been elected as the new Legislative Secretary of the Supreme Student Government (SSG) today, September 12, at the Quality Assurance Building.

Ulanday secured the position after prevailing over Princess Ivy Delos Reyes of the College of Engineering (COE) and Cyrus Dalangay of the College of Business, Accountancy, and Public Administration (CBAPA).

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Report by Janraw Pasol
Photos by Arvy Vonn Apino

11/09/2025

𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗦 | Midterms ni Juan II

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Komiks ni Juan Carlos Mercado
Lapat ni Ejay Caguiniman

11/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Iba, niyanig ng 4.8 magnitude na lindol

Nagtala ang munisipalidad ng Iba at Cabangan, Zambales ng Intensity IV matapos tamaan ng 4.8 magnitude na lindol ang nasabing probinsya ngayong September 11.

Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), tumama ang lindol ganap na 2:09 PM sa Iba, Zambales.

Dagdag pa rito, ang epicenter ng lindol ay 18 kilometro sa timog-kanlurang bahagi ng Iba, nagtala ng lalim na 17 kilometro, at tectonic ang pinagmulan.

Sa kabilang dako, naitala ang intensities sa mga sumusunod na lugar:

Intensity IV - Iba, Cabangan, Zambales
Intensity III - Masinloc, Zambales
Intensity II - San Marcelino, Botolan, Zambales
Intensity I - Dinalupihan, Bataan; Marikina City; Navotas City; San Fernando at Guagua, Pampanga; Dagupan City; Santa Ignacia, Tarlac; Subic, Zambales.

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Ulat ni Ejay Caguiniman
Larawan mula sa PHILVOCS

10/09/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) and Bicol University (BU) strengthened their partnership and community linkages through a three-day extension writeshop held from September 2 to 4 at the PRMSU Mock Hotel.

The opening day featured the presentation of completed extension projects for the initial impact evaluation.

In the succeeding sessions, participants tackled the Logical Framework Approach, which included guidelines on planning and developing effective research designs for extension initiatives.

As part of the preliminary impact evaluation for extension programs, PRMSU introduced Project Amungeña Journalist in Action (AJA) and Project Strengthening Amungeñan Reading Abilities (SARA) at Amungan National High School (ANHS) on the third day.

The collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both universities to empower school communities with initiatives that create lasting impact.

In an interview, Dr. Gladys Alviar, project proponent, emphasized the long-term vision of their partnership with ANHS.

“These projects will help students improve their reading and communication skills, especially in the field of journalism, making it easier for them to learn in school and gain life opportunities in the future,” she said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Marcia Corazon P. Rico, Director of the Extension Management Division of Bicol University, expressed her appreciation for the initiatives of PRMSU’s English and Filipino Department under the College of Teacher Education (CTE).

“For me, it is very relevant and responsive to the needs of students because we’re able to extend help to the ANHS,” she noted.

Both universities affirmed their reinforced commitment toward the final accreditation of the extension programs, sharing a common goal of delivering impactful community initiatives.

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Report by Paul Ivan Anilao
Photos by Ayasha Chloe Dumangas, John Nelson Abagon, Janraw Pasol, Paul Ivan Anilao, Charly Elemancil, Emmeil Jay Guillermo, Liane Leones, Jazmin Pangilinan

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