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PSU Bayambang achieves 87% in LET for Secondary level

PSU Bayambang achieves 87% in LET for Secondary level

The College of Teacher Education in Pangasinan State University in Bayambang recorded an 87% passing percentage in the 2009 licensure examination for teachers-secondary level for its first time examinees. Out of 46 first-time takers, 40 passed examination given on October 2009. However, there were 41 repeaters who failed contributing to the over-all performance rating of the said campus at 49% versus the over-all national passing rate of 28%. Meanwhile, examinees for in the elementary teacher level, PSU … Read entire article »

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PSU ranks 7th in Phil Science Consortium Quiz Bee

Among 24 state universities and colleges (SUCs) who are council members of the Philippine Science Consortium (PCS). The Pangasinan State University (PSU) lands in the prominent top ten list occupying the number seven slots in the recently concluded annual quiz bee held at the Bataan Peninsula State University on December 2-4, 2009. Furthermore, PSU ranks first in Region 1. The contestants competed in areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Mabette de Guzman and Elpidio Ferrer of PSU Bayambang represented the University in the Biology category and landed on second spot. The contestants were coached by Mrs. Grace Suratos. In Physics, Lemuel Cristobal and Neil Carlo Arcega of PSU Lingayen placed 6th with Mr. Eddierick Tomas as their trainer. Likewise in Chemistry, Alvin Barnachea and John Anthony Geslani of Bayambang … Read entire article »

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PSU Urdaneta’s ME Board exam is 4th in national standing

The Pangasinan State University (PSU) – Urdaneta campus ranked number four in nationwide standing and number one in the regionwide level in the Mechanical Engineering licensure examination. It registered an over-all performance rating of 100% over the national passing percentage of 60.47%. Eight out of the eight examinees passed the said board examination given in October 2009. PSU-Urdaneta campus trailed behind the University of the Philippines (23 examinees), PUP-Taguig (15 examinees), Central Mindanao University (13 examinees) and Mindanao Polytechnic State University (13 examinees). PSU President Dr. Victoriano C. Estira, Dean Artemio Rebugio of the said campus and the entire PSU academic community are proud of this achievement gained by the mechanical engineering department. It proves once again the University’s reputation of leadership in the … Read entire article »

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PSU-Alaminos City Campus groundbreaking conducted

PSU-Alaminos City Campus groundbreaking conducted

The city government of Alaminos and the Pangasinan State University (PSU) convened for the historic groundbreaking ceremony and contract signing for the construction of the PSU Alaminos city Campus on December 14, 2009. The ninth campus of PSU will soon rise at the Bayanihan Center for Rural Development (BCRD) Building Grounds in Bolaney, Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The guest of honor and speaker for the said event, CHED Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles, was represented by CHED OIC … Read entire article »

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Mathematics dethrones Technology team

Mathematics dethrones Technology team

by Genmark Quinan After the Math department team (male) triumphantly gulped down their court adversary, the HRM team in a breathtaking semi-final basketball riot, they were given the chance to contend the reigning champion, the Technology team, for the championship game. Unstoppable showcasing of ball tricks were shown by the court rivals, the tagged 2008 basketball men champion, the Technology team and this year’s contender, the Math team. The clamor for support for both teams aggrandized … Read entire article »

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Pangasinan joins “No Cheating in 2010 Campaign”

Pangasinan joins “No Cheating in 2010 Campaign”

by David Rabelas THE GMA Network launched a fun run campaign for the incoming election at Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) Lingayen, Pangasinan last August 30, 2009. Dawn of the said date, the Pangasinenses joined the symbolic campaign for the clean and honest election for 2010. According to Jorge Guerrero, news anchor of Balitang Amianan,“This is a symbolic campaign for a clean and honest election in 2010; the political participant will sign a covenant … Read entire article »

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Mr. and Ms. Environmentalists 2009

Mr. and Ms. Environmentalists 2009

by Mark Gerry Oblanca A CONSTELLATION composed of twenty-two immense celestial bodies gathered at the PSU covered court last September 24, 2009 to vie for the prestigious title of Mr. and Ms. Environmentalist 2009. All the candidates were required to attend the Parade at the PSU Oval. Then, all were gathered inside the covered court for the opening program. The well-rehearsed production number of the candidates highlighted the event’s opening. Two weeks before the pageant … Read entire article »

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Junior Business Managers Association on Stratmark Conference

Junior Business Managers Association on Stratmark Conference

by Rachel Dawn Mislang “EVERY discussions were relevant to our course, that’s why, the seminar was beneficial to us” says Christian Thom Tabisola, Future Business Managers’ President. In the celebration of National Marketing month, the Philippines Marketing Association, hold the yearly Strategic Marketing (StratMark) Conference for students, with its title “Stratmark 7 What’s hot? What’s cool?” held last September 4, 2009 at the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasig City. The topics tackled were “Cool Jobs and Possibilities … Read entire article »

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Lingayen grabs Biennial crowns

Lingayen grabs Biennial crowns

Rachel Dawn Mislang THE first night of Biennial celebration was a night of glam, prestige and beauty because of the Search for Mr. and Ms. Biennial 2009. The 9 campuses of the university joined the Search for Mr. & Ms. PSU Biennial, each campus was represented by a male and a female candidate. This year, the Lingayen campus reigned as Mr. Roland C. Leonardo and Ms. Argerli E. Acebron were crowned as Mr. and Ms. … Read entire article »

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The Virtue of Bayanihan

The Virtue of Bayanihan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 marked the date when a tragic incident happened. The unexpected occurrence caused a sudden change in the lives of Filipino people, especially the residents of Metro Manila. The eastern portion of National Capital Region was flooded because of the continuous rainfall brought by typhoon Ondoy. Low-lying provinces like Laguna and Rizal were also affected. Right after the surge of Typhoon Ondoy, the television screens revealed the terrifying pictures of frustrated residents. Many were … Read entire article »

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