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FORUM • PAGE A10 In the recent 2022 election, in the ardent pursuit of fostering equity and prosperity, Augustinians were asked what they could compromise to meet halfway with the formidable team of the two highest elective posts in the nation.
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The Official Student Newspaper of the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines
VOLUME LXIX • NUMBER 2 • AUGUST 22, 2022
WHAT’S INSIDE WHAT’S INSIDE... NEWS • PAG E A 5
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USA Hails 6th best University in PH Out of 138 exceptional universities in the Philippines, USA bags sixth place along with three NEWS • PAGincluded E A3 Augustinians in the World’s Top 100 Scientists in the Philippines.
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DepEd Bridge learning Gaps Post Pandemic Strengthening learning remediation and intervention, DepEd provides post-pandemic learning gaps with strategized recovery programs to address the learners’ socio-emotional recovery.
With a highly anticipated referendum, significant implications for everyone at a time when political conflict in the Philippines is at its peak; Filipinos have been victimized by political disinformation and historical revisionism once again.
ONTO THE NEXT PHASE USA conducts F2F grad after 2-year hiatus
BY PAULINE MARIE C. ARADA
University of San Agustin made headlines when it finally eyes to hold face-toface graduation ceremony set on July 9, 2022, at the USA Gym. AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFLICTED the whole world and easing health restrictions were delineated, parents beaming with pride were finally allowed to watch their children be conferred with their degrees that they can never just capture in virtual ceremonies. “The present pandemic of Covid-19 which, we all hope will be gone soon, has set us to our limits. We must be true, resilient, persevering; honest, fearless, cautious, compassionate; and strong in our resolutions and decisions. There is no instant formula to overcome difficulties, but as Augustinian students, we are well prepared for it,” claimed Mr. Eugenio Michael O. Plana, doctorate in Humanities, Honoris Causa, during the commencement exercise. Ensuring that proper health and safety precautions in the event were monitored, such as the wearing of face masks and observance BESTOWING HONOR. The University of San Agustin confirmed rites of Honoris Causa to Eugenio Michael Plana during the face-to-face graduation ceremony.
B Y NI COL E ROS E D . F E N ITA THE FILIPINO ADAPTATION of the Korean series “A Love to Kill” was shot in various locations throughout the city and province of Iloilo between February 25 and April 5, 2022. Several filming locations included the city’s majestic tourist and historical sites, such as the downtown Soccoro Building and the significant Ker and Co. Building in Ortiz; as well as the municipal cemetery in Janiuay. NETFLIX
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University responds to typhoon hit areas BY PIA VICTORIA E. GRAZA ACCENTUATING the mandate towards disaster response among communities, the University of San Agustin conducted relief goods operations at typhoon Odette stricken areas of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental and Bais City, Negros Oriental last December 29-30, Ati Community of Brgy. Igcalawagan, Tobias Fornier Antique on February 15 (CHIC), and at Agaton hit areas of Ajuy and Sara, Iloilo, April 18. Six hundred beneficiaries from Sitios Dangalon, Danao, Antonio, Kasipsipan TYPHOON
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SIGH OF RELIEF. Packs of goods were handed to the residents affected of typhoon Odette, Agaton.
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COURTESY CALL. Actor Ian Veneracion visits Mayor Trenas after filming for their new movie, A Love to Kill.
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Iloilo sets off in Netflix’s A Love to Kill
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Launched last February 2022, the University of San Agustin innovated a digital tool for staff and students to self-report COVID-19 exposure within the school premise. Personal details are encoded, as well as the cycle of transmission from exposure to manifestation of signs and symptoms. The safety officer will then contact the patient via email or phone number while upholding the right to confidentiality.
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