The College of Social Sciences (CSS) led the October 7-Flag Raising Ceremony and the start of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month celebration.
Following the ceremony, Edmar G. Betudio, a faculty member at CSS, delivered his message highlighting the importance of indigenous culture and identity.
“Indigenous people matter. Indigenous culture matters,” Betudio emphasized in his message.
He commended the university’s efforts to incorporate indigenous traditions into campus life, including the playing of gongs; singing of Cordilleran songs; the preparation of indigenous dishes such as 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘬𝘱𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘯 and 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘵; and the integration of IP-related courses into the curriculum.
Betudio also raised concerns about the negative depiction of Indigenous Peoples (IPs), often due to ignorance of indigenous identities. Despite these pressing concerns, he encouraged the BSU community to nurture, value, and respect IPs, treating them the way we expect them to treat us.
“This month serves as an avenue to cherish precious traditions and our culture. We continue to educate ourselves and our community on the culture and diversity of being Indigenous Peoples or the Cordillerans. We have a lot to offer, our practices, our traditions, our music, which it can never be denied to have contributed to our ethnic identity,” Betudio said.
Afterwards, BSU President Felipe Salaing Comila delivered his message highlighting leadership and service.
Announcements from various offices followed. VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres announced the upcoming Regional Symposium to be hosted by BSU on October 14-17, 2024.
Rostom Niño Supsupin of the Secondary Laboratory School (SLS) also announced the results of the 2024 La Trinidad District Science and Mathematics Festival participated by BSU SLS students.
In the Grade 8 DaMath category, Arebe Joseph Cabay clinched first place, while Kimble Sadcat earned third place in Grade 10 DaMath. Emriel Xyke Likigan, Sondel Easan Paayas, and Christine Zoe Gomowad from the Junior High School won first place in the STEMazing On-the-spot proposal writing and presentation. In the Senior High School category, Billy Vince Gayudan, Convey Bryan Pimentel, and Lindsay Apnoyan also claimed the top spot. These victories were a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, with significant support from their coaches: Supsupin, Cheryl Anton, and Martes Dionisio Jr.
Michael Karl M. Barnuevo of the College of Home Economics and Technology (CHET) invited everyone to visit the BSU Marketing parking lot where the BS Entrepreneurship students’ innovative products were showcased. This is part of the celebration of the Global Entrepreneurship Week happening this week.
Lesley Dale G. Umayat, Assistant Coach of the Combative Club, announced the results of the recent competitions participated by the BSU college students.
In the Baguio Charter Day Wushu Championship, Criselyn Lusadan secured a gold medal while Ivan Bryle Bestre, Jessa Mae Polino Attiw, and Liezel Chaves won silver medals. Ford Aquillo also earned bronze medal. In the Arnis Baguio Championship, Nathaniel Eteng, Jesus Macalanda, and Irene Tayan won gold medal, while Maribel Daoa and Kimberly Bagtang received silver medal. Rachel Cherweg, Chandelle Tagulao, Jonalyn Atiwon, and Janrie Niocena won bronze medal. At the Benguet Martial Arts Festival on September 30, 2024, Criselyn Lusadan secured a gold medal in the grappling competition. Mclean Tudayan, Mikael Mandapat, and Jefferson Dianso earned bronze medals. These achievements were made possible with the guidance and support of their coaches: Rose Eustaquio, Apple Molina, and Ryan Batinay.
Lorenzo Acosta was also recognized as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Student Leaders of the Philippines. This was announced by Erlyn Honeyllete Marquez, Director of the Office of the Student Services (OSS).
Likewise, College of Numeracy and Applied Sciences (CNAS) Dean Ederson Bawang informed everyone on the upcoming celebration of the National Statistics Month while Liezl Villagracia of the BSU Glee Club invited those interested to join in the workshop on basic conducting of hymns.
Next, Donato Wanawan of the General Services Office (GSO) announced the results of the employees’ games participated by BSU employees last September 26, 2024, as part of the 108th Foundation Anniversary celebration.
In the men’s basketball category, the BSU La Trinidad Teaching Employees secured first place. The BSU La Trinidad Non-Teaching claimed second place followed by the BSU Bokod in third place. For women’s volleyball, the GSO team won the first place. The Administration team secured second place, and the BSU La Trinidad Teaching team finished third.
In the “Laro ng Lahi” relay, the Research and Extension (R&E) team won the first place. The GSO and Administration teams followed in second and third place, respectively. In the Tug of War, the Administration team won first place and the R&E team secured second place.//EBawayan&BTayaban
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