Present during the event were the supportive Coordinator for Student and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Philip G. Nonales and the erstwhile Coordinator for Extension Services and Community Outreach, Prof. Adoracion T. Gante. They were both instrumental as well in providing learning kits and other educational necessities for the school children. Mr. Jojo T. Domingo, SVWIS Principal, happily received the donations with high hopes that PSU will continously imbibe their social responsiveness amid the pandemic crisis.

Meanwhile, Ms. Analyn I. Diola and Engr. Eric C. Cunanan extended also their support to SVWIS by giving 250 Moringa Cookies as a research and extension project in their study dubbed as “101 Ways to Cook Moringga.”

The undertaking was made possible because of the encouragement of the hardworking Campus Executive Director, Dr. Armando D. Junio who gave his 100% all-out support on this philanthropic task.

To demystify cryptocurrencies (digital money) as one of the transformations of payment systems or digital financial transactions which are trending nowadays, the PSU-Asingan Campus led by the indefatigable Campus Executive Director, Dr. Armando D. Junio conducted another webinar entitled ‘Cryptocurrencies (Digital Money) in the 4th Industrial Revolution’, together with the crypto enthusiast OIC-Dean in the College of Technology and Business, Mr. Jb O. Doria, July 27.

“Cryptocurrencies are a special kind of digital money, which are controlled by cryptographic algorithms. The word ‘crypto’ is a kind of digital money that exists within a blockchain network, a network that some consider more secure than any other since there is no oversight from financial authorities. Cryptocurrency is mined, traded, or bought, and kept in digital “wallets” until the owner is ready to spend or redeem it. The common examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple”, Mr. Doria elaborated.

Mr. Doria also discussed the advantages as well as the disadvantages of the cryptocurrencies to inform the participants of the said seminar that investing digital money require complex security protocols in order to safely store them to avoid hacks and scams.“

Driving digital payments transformation, digital money allows people to send and spend money online, across borders, or even through social media applications, however, it is important to thoroughly study the security protocols to keep your digital currencies safe”, a supporting statement from Dr. Lobien S. Soriano, Chairman of Business Administration Program.

Mr. Aaron Manasseh L. Agsalud and Mr. Jonathan Jover, PSU-AC instructors, garnered the championship (1st place) in men’s doubles pickleball tournament and another 2nd runner up for men’s singles was again captured by Mr. Jover under individual events.

In the team event, out of 8 teams, the PSU-AC team grabbed 2nd runner up. The team was composed of Ms. Wenna Lyn Honrado, Ms. Ma. Jo Ann Ventura, Ms. Grace Joy Fernandez, Mr. Agsalud and Mr. Jover respectively.

The trophies were awarded by the Local Government Unit officials led by the Asingan Municipal Mayor Carlos F. Lopez, Jr. at Municipal Plaza, July 26.

The PSU-AC team members brought home the bacon with pride and joy for joining the tournament as first-timers and yet they captured already major awards with their shared mindset which helped them to have better performance in the court. The team’s trophies were again awarded in the campus by the very supportive and vibrant Campus Executive Director, Dr. Armando Junio.

Dr. Junio presided the meeting with the presence of Dr. Honelly Mae S. Cascolan, Dean, College of Education, Mr. Jb O. Doria, OIC-Dean, College of Technology and Business, Dr. Maryjane U. Quibilan, Chairman of BEE and Gen. Ed Department, Ms. Marry Ann E. Soberano, Chairman of BSE Department and BTLed, Dr. Lobien S. Soriano, Chairman of Business Administration Program, Ms. Ma. Jo Ann B. Ventura, Chairman of Information Technology Program, Engr. Napoleon V. Esperon, Chairman of Industrial Technology Program, other campus officials and the faculty and Staff as well of PSU-AC.

The agenda taken were the updates of COPC preparation which were presented by the different program chairs, updates of Annual Operations targets and status of accomplishment, status of Admission of Incoming Freshmen, updates of submission of grades, faculty workloads and faculty needs, status of Research undertakings, monitoring and implementation and the status of Extension Projects and Community service, monitoring and implementation.

Dr. Junio collaborated with the group on how to improve things on the different areas of concern. The faculty and staff appeared to be active listening and passionately sharing ideas while remaining focus on the topics being discussed. The meeting ended with positive and clear thoughts as everyone was reminded of the things to be accomplished.

Spending fruitful years in the service, Dr. Valentin B. Calpo, Jr. who became the CED of the different campuses finally reached the point where he had to say goodbye for being the CED after accepting another challenging opportunity where he could share more of his expertise as the new Director of Presidential Management and Liaison Office.“

To take the opportunity of becoming a leader with gladness in your heart, you are accepting the possibility of improving yourself. Thus, your contributions to the institution will serve as your legacy as a leader, an instructor or a professor”, Dr. Dexter R. Buted said in his speech as he joined the send-off celebration of Dr. Calpo with the faculty and staff of PSU-Asingan Campus.

Dr. Calpo is a leader, a researcher, a bonsai enthusiast, a good soldier and a good father to all in the different campuses where he served as the CED such as PSU-OUS, San Carlos, Sta Maria, Binmaley, Infanta and Asingan. According to President Buted, he never complained to him about his decision, instead, he gave his full support and did his best to contribute for the development of the young minds that serves as his legacy as a government employee.

No doubt that Dr. Calpo is a good leader because he was not designated as CED for several years if he did not perform well. That’s why just recently, he was awarded as the “Outstanding School Leader of the Year”. He is also a researcher because he conducted several research studies which may inspire other aspiring researchers for their professional growth and job promotion.

It is with utmost respect and regard to say goodbye to a leader or a father of Asingan Campus who offered most of his time in guiding and working with the employees despite their differences in terms of their beliefs, attitude and perspective in life. Dr. Calpo serves as the epitome of success for being one of the outstanding CEDs in Pangasinan State University.

The PSU mobile app is designed to update students with what is happening to the university besides sharing learning and teaching experiences with a more personalized and more engaging digital app that is accessible anytime and anywhere with just a finger tap that has centralized system for all the students’ and educators’ engagement needs.

The development team of the mobile app is composed of the following IT experts and Campus officials: Dr. Valentin B. Calpo, Jr., Campus Executive Director of PSU-AC; Mr. JB O. Doria, OIC- Dean, College of Technology and Business and the whole IT department.

Jacky Sherlock in Ex Libris states, “Students nowadays live in a world of instant gratification, expecting everything to be ready for them whenever and wherever they need it”, thus, with the aid of this app, the PSUnians will be more updated, engaged and supported all through their mobile devices.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psu.psuapp

As one of the stress relievers and one option for profitable business opportunity in this pandemic crisis, the PSU-Asingan Campus conducted a training on bonsai production initiated by the hardworking Campus Executive Director and also a bonsai enthusiast, Dr. Valentin B. Calpo Jr., held at PSU-AC covered court, May 14.

“No matter how stressful you are if you are with your plants like your  bonsai plants, they can give a relax feeling and they have some psychological benefits which may help you to remove your mental stress”, Dr. Calpo said.

In order to choose better bonsai materials, wiring and positioning techniques for propagation, Mr. Al Palad, President of Bonsai and Suiseki Club of Pangasinan (BASCOP) and Mr.  Emerito Austria, BASCOP Vice President, taught the participants with some styling techniques like leaf trimming, pruning, wiring, clamping and grafting by demonstrating the process using sample plants for bonsai.

Likewise, to demonstrate how to wire bonsai branches properly, Miss Nonie Ramos of BASCOP discussed strategies on branch selection and proper wiring while Mr. Jose Excel Antonio, Board of Director of BASCOP taught and demonstrated how to graft, wire and keep bougainvillea blooming.

The trainers taught the participants on how to maintain proper cultivation and care of their bonsai trees with different techniques and tools to support their growth and long-term maintenance that increase their aesthetic appeal.

To ensure the compliance of the program with the standards and policies , the accreditors spent one- day review and evaluation in order to check the veracity, correctness and  completeness of the documents for having  at least uploaded 25 % of the needed files in preparation for the online AACCUP accreditation on May, 2021.

This kind of accreditation helps to guarantee that the program will meet and prepare all the requirements of the accrediting body related to curriculum, program admission and exit requirements, course offerings, program faculty, and facilities and financial resources, among other areas .

After going-over the submitted documentary requirements of the students who applied to Mr. Philip G. Nonales, Coordinator for Student Services and Alumni Affairs, seven from the list were carefully chosen. They are the following: Maria Ronalyn Nonan (BSBA III), Jeremiah Lantano (BSE III), Marvin dela Cruz (BIT III), Jake Syan Santiago (BSIT I), Alfredo Felipe (BTLE III), Denmark Alejandro (BSBA II), and Alejo Josh Repollo (BIT I).

Ms. Roma Madrigal of DOLE Eastern Pangasinan Field Office conducted the orientation and oath of undertaking of the said program to the students. “The program will shoulder the 40 percent of the salary while the 60 percent will be paid by PSU for your services rendered.” said Madrigal.

Dr. Valentin B. Calpo, Jr, PSU-AC Campus Executive Director, expressed his all-out support to DOLE’s advocacy of helping the students through various programs that will basically augment students’ life conditions especially this time of pandemic.

In preparation for the AACUP Online Accreditation for BSBA program, the PSU-AC went through with its second and third onsite local accreditation visits to ensure the compliance of the program with the standards and policies, April 20 and May 3, 2021 respectively.

 Dr. Weenalei T. Fajardo, Director for Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, monitored the said onsite local accreditation with the assistance of Ms. Magie-Lyn Tamayo, QA Office staff, to guarantee that the documents uploaded were completely reviewed and evaluated with at least 75% accomplishment for the 2^nd visit and 100% for the 3^rd one before the AACUP accreditation.

The local accreditors who spent whole day review of the documents needed for every  local accreditation visit  were: Dr. Cristie Marie C. Dalisay under VMGO (Area I); Dr. Jennifer Parrone  for faculty (Area II); Dr. Amelita C. De Vera, head of the local accreditors  in Curriculum and Instruction (Area III); Dr. Randy Ventayen, Dr. Honelly Mae S. Cascolan, and Dr. Romary Lincod in Support to Students( Area IV); Dr. Frederick F. Patacsil for Research (Area V); Dr. Elmer C. Vingua for Extension and Community Involvement (Area VI); Ms. Marry Ann C. Mangapot for the Library (Area VII); Engr. Rodel Hacla for Physical Plant and Facilities (Area VIII); Dr. Frederick F. Patacsil for the Laboratory (Area IX); and Dr. Cristie Marie C. Dalisay for the Administration(Area X).

With the collaborative efforts of the area chairs who were assigned in preparing the documents led by the BSBA chairman, Dr. Lobien Soriano, the BSBA department completed the requirements provided in each of the parameters and sub-parameters of each area for the  local accreditation.

This training is a kind of faculty development program that helps to improve the ICT skills and teaching performance of the faculty members in the use of Adobe Photoshop, MS Offices suites, Proshow, Viva -Cut and other useful applications”, said by Dr. Priscilla L. Agsalud, Dean, College of Education.

Creating and editing certificates, tarpaulins, invitations, movie or video presentation with digital image manipulation through Adobe Photoshop, Proshow and Vita-Cut Application tools were taught by the following ICT expert- resource speakers: Ms. Ma. Jo Ann B. Ventura, Ms. Wenna Lyn Honrado, Ms. Fatima Badua on Adobe Photoshop and MS Office Application; Mr. Jb O. Doria on Proshow Application, and Mr. Xander Faustino on Filmora Go Video Editor using android Viva-Cut application.

The participants were asked to create their outputs such as certificates, video and movie presentations, tarpaulins, etc. which were uploaded in the google drive prepared by the in-charged committee of the training.