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The Camarines Norte State College by Zenaida Cruz as Team Leader with They also provided feedbacks on every braved the 2nd ISO Surveillance Audit Jogina Mendiola and Lionel Aala audited site they audited. with TuV Rheinland as certifying body in a the following units and processes: Top virtual audit conducted on January 19-20, Management, Internal Audit, Curriculum, Guided by the leadership and 2021. The audit scope covers provision of Course and Instructional Design commitment of College President Dr. higher and advanced education, research, and Development, Guidance Testing Rusty G. Abanto and the continued extension and production services. and Admission, Human Resources, support of CNSC ISO Consultant Susan The audit objectives aimed to assess Production, Library, Research and Soliven and her team and the unwavering conformity of the existing certification, Extension Services, Registrar and Supply commitment of the Vice Presidents determine CNSC’s management system and Property Management in the Main and the QMS Working Team- Quality ability to comply with applicable statutory, and Abano Campus in Daet, and the Assurance Director Dr. Dolores Volante, regulatory and contractual requirements satellite campuses in Sta. Elena, Labo, ISO Coordinator Jefferson Dacer and and check on the effectiveness of the Mercedes, and Jose Panganiban. The Lead Auditor Rayniel Zabala, deans and management system to achieve specific auditors also conducted intensive directors, faculty and staff, students, objectives. classroom observations. They perused and the community, CNSC received 6 documentary evidences for verification. positive observations, 14 opportunities TuV Rheinland Auditors headed for improvement and 0 nonconformity. CNSC welcomes returning scholars with Dr. Abanto, thanked the entire CNSC new designations Community for the success of the 2nd Surveillance Audit. He told everyone not to rest on their laurels and continually improve the management system. He expressed positivity and enthusiasm that despite the challenges brought about by this pandemic, CNSC continues to strive for excellence in delivering quality education. (GA Delos Reyes) Dr. Jofhiline Dygico - PhD in Community Development, University of the Philippines - Los Baños, Dr. Roger Jay De Vela What’s Inside - PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand and ASEAN Research Fellowship, National University of Singapore, Dr. Jocelyn Torio, Dr. Rosemarie Bigueras & Dr. Daniel Maligat Jr. - Doctor of CNSC caps off women’s month with international Information Technology, University of Cordillera, Baguio City. webinar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CNSC Community welcomed the degree, PhD in Community Development CNSC supports 2021 National Women’s Month returning scholars with new designations. in University of the Philippines - Los Baños Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (UPLB) as a DOST Scholar. Dr. Jofhiline Dygico as Director of SMART reaches out to CNSC to aid student’s online Entienza Campus. Dr. Dygico has been Dr. Roger Jay De Vela as Dean of Labo learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 serving the college for thirteen years and Campus. Dr. De Vela has been serving the previously assigned as the Extension and college for 9 years and previously assigned CNSC, DA-RFO 5 signs MOA on Massive Seedling Learning and Development Coordinator as Director of the Institutional Planning Production and Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 of the campus. She earned her graduate Continued on page 2...

The CNSC Spectrum NEWS Vol. VIII, No. 1 CNSC caps off women’s month with international webinar The Resource Speakers of the International Webinar for Women held on March 29-20, 2021. An NGO Representative to the UN, based in New York, USA, Regional Manager of Good Shepherd International Foundation, Malaysia and Professors from Bicol University - Legazpi, Lyceum of the Philippines -Laguna, De La Salle University - Manila, and CNSC - Daet who talked about Empowering Women amid COVID-19 Pandemic. In celebration of the Women’s Month, CNSC spearheaded its pandemic. third international webinar for women dubbed as Empowering Among the highlights of Day 1 are the talks of Dr. Rebecca Women amid COVID-19 Pandemic, held on March 29-30 via Zoom and Facebook Live. Rosario O. Bercasio, Professor VI and Director of Bicol University (BU) Center for Teaching Excellence, for the topic, “What it With 1, 257 attendees, this two-day virtual event was Means to be a Woman and an Educator?” and that of Dr. Neil centered on emphasizing this year’s theme, “Juana Laban sa P. Balba, Professor A and Director of Lyceum of the Philippines- Pandemya, Kaya?” As published on GOV.PH thru the DFA, this Laguna Center for Innovation and Development, for the topic, “A theme puts emphasis on women’s participation and role in Women’s Place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” battling the pandemic as well as in confronting gender issues worsened by the health emergency. Day 2 commenced with the discussion of Ms. Theresa Symons, Asia Pacific Regional Manager of the Good Shepherd International Coinciding with the season of lent, Dr. Josefina Socorro Foundation (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), for the topic, “Women F. Tondo, Vice President for Research and Extension, retold Empowerment can Change the World.” This was followed by in her message during the opening program the story of the the talk of Dr. Diana Therese M. Veloso, Associate Professor first woman who joined Jesus in his journey to the cross and in De La Salle University Behavioral Science Department, on resurrection. “Survivors of Domestic Violence and Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women during COVID-19 Pandemic.” Dr. Josefina The webinar proper kicked off with the keynote speech of Sr. Tondo also served as a plenary speaker for the topic, “Women Winifred Doherty, RGS, on the International Women’s Day 2021 in Leadership: Unleashing the Potential of Women Leaders;” theme, “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a while Dr. Noel Rosana Rafer, Professor VI and Director of BU COVID-19 World.” Sister Doherty is an NGO Representative to Center for Gender and Development, served as the final plenary the United Nations and is based in New York. She pointed out speaker with the topic, “Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in in the significance of gender-responsive activities in achieving the Academe.” (MI Jalgalado) democracy for women. She also exemplified the countries led by women and their government’s effective response on COVID-19 CNSC welcomes... from page 1 Prior to their designations, Dr. Daniel E. Maligat, Jr. also a returning scholar was earlier designated as Director of and Development Office. He earned his PhD in Chemical and Research Services. Dr. Maligat has been serving the college for Process Engineering in the University of Canterbury under the 20 years and previously held administrative positions such as NZ ASEAN Scholarship and had his ASEAN Research Fellowship Director, Institute of Computer Studies, Manager, Information, at the National University of Singapore. Communication, Technology Development Center and NSTP- ROTC Coordinator. He earned his graduate degree, Doctor of Dr. Jocelyn Torio as Director of Institute of Computer Information Technology at University of Cordillera as a CHED Studies (ICS). Dr. Torio has been serving the college for 14 Scholar. years and previously assigned as Planning Coordinator, Alumni Coordinator and Secretary of ICS. She earned her graduate Undoubtedly, their determination to finish their respective degree, Doctor of Information Technology at University of degrees and their commitment to translate gained skills will Cordillera as a CHED Scholar. significantly contribute to the development of the College. Their shared vision with CNSC Community, would provide the Dr. Rosemarie Bigueras as BS Information Technology best and genuine service to CNSC stakeholders. As Mattie J.T. Program Chairperson. Dr. Bigueras has been serving the Stephanek said, “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork college for 17.5 years and previously assigned as CITC Director and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” and ICS OSS Coordinator. She earned her graduate degree, (JA Nagrampa / PICRO) Doctor of Information Technology at University of Cordillera as a CHED Scholar. 2

Camarines Norte State College NEWS Daet, Camarines Norte CNSC supports 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration The Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) joins the entire nation in the observance of the 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC). The College headed by its OIC President Dr. Josefina Socorro F. Tondo through the Gender and Development (GAD) Office chaired by Dr. Analyn D. Ramos spearheads the month-long activities as follows: All Mondays of March - Assigned unit/office shares about the NWMC during the virtual flag-raising ceremony and the CNSC Community joins the #Purple Monday Initiative; March 29-30 - Conduct of a Webinar Forum tagged March 1-31 - Production and distribution of March 1-31 - Display/Posting of the official 2021 NWMC as Juana Laban sa Pandemya, Kaya!; Information, Education and Communication (IEC) banner in the LED Billboard display and official social media materials for women; accounts; and March 1-31 - Use of the official collateral designs released by the Philippine Commission on Women. CNSC continues its commitment to support women’s empowerment and advance women’s advocacies to attain inclusive actions towards gender equality. (GA Delos Reyes) 3

The CNSC Spectrum NEWS Vol. VIII, No. 1 SMART reaches out to CNSC to aid student’s online learning SMART Technology through its Operations Manager Ryan Ferrer and staff Ms. Janet Candelaria with CNSC Pres. Printed By: Rusty Abanto and MIS Head Raymond Zaratar during the awarding of prizes to the winners of SMART Technology sponsored raffle draw for CNSC students to aid student’s online learning. Cash prizes, tablet, cellphone, and pocket wifi to ensure best signal and more stable connectivity were given away. SMART Technology in partnership with Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) initiated the conduct of a raffle draw for CNSC students which aimed to help them in their online learning. The support to a raffle draw was granted to SMART Infocast Users that SMART Technology provided to CNSC for free. The Infocast System was given to CNSC in 2016 which is being used to relay important announcements to the CNSC Community. Winners were selected online via Zoom using an online picker. Mr. Barry Guibone, SMART Representative witnessed the event. A total of 2,143 students from all campuses of the College have participated in the raffle by simply registering in a Google Form facilitated by the Management Information System (MIS) Office headed by Raymond Q. Zaratar. The raffle draw was exclusive for SMART, TNT and SUN subscribers only. 10 winners of 100 peso load each, 1 winner of a tablet, 1 winner of a cellphone, and 1 winner of pocket wifi were picked. Aside from the support extended to CNSC through a raffle draw, SMART Techology in its continuing assistance to the College, donated 30 more of their pocket wifi. The Smart pocket wifi ensures best signal and more stable connectivity. The provision of pocket wifi to selected students ensures that learning will continues especially for disadvantaged teachers and students. That engaging and interactive learning will be carried out anywhere because of this technology. Further, this donation will help CNSC Community to have wider access to the right information at all times, This is SMART Technology’s way of supporting government agencies like CNSC to deal with the current situation due to pandemic. (GA Delos Reyes) CNSC, DA-RFO 5 signs MOA on Massive Seedling Production and Distribution A memorandum of agreement was signed between Department of Agriculture Regional – Field Office No. 5 ( DA- RFO 5) and Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) through CNSC- Labo Campus, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources on the implementation of a collaborative project tilted, “Massive Production and Distribution of Pineapple Planting Materials” under Bayanihan II. The agreement was signed by Rodel P. Tornilla, MABE, Regional Executive Director- RFO-5 and Dr. Rusty G. Abanto, SUC President III- CNSC and witnessed by Luz R. Marcelino, RTD for Operations, Dr. Lilibeth A. Roxas, Vice President for Administration and Finance- CNSC, Dr. Mary Grace DP. Rodriguez, OIC-Chief, FOD/ HVDCP Regional Coordinator- DA RFO 5, Dr. Ricardo D. Dino, Campus Director, CNSC- Labo Campus, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Evangelina Ruth D. Poloyapoy, Chief- Accountng- DA RFO 5, and Madeleon B. Lee, CPA, Accountant CNSC. The DA RFO 5 allocated funds for the production of 400,000 pieces of pineapple planting materials amounting to two million pesos (Php 2,000,000). Meanwhile, CNSC Labo Campus is assigned to produce and distribute the said number of planting materials. Likewise, the latter will assist on the monitoring of the distributed materials. (NG Panotes) 4