01/08/2026
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 🌱
The College of Environmental Studies (CES) at Marinduque State University officially conducted its General Orientation Program, Punlaan 2026 for Academic Year 2026-2027, at the Marinduque State University Canopy on July 30.
The event warmly welcomed the freshmen. The program began with registration at 1:00 PM, followed by the preliminaries led by Ms. Juliepearl Brion and Ms. Marian Jane Sajul.
Dr. Evangeline B. Mandia, Dean of the College of Environmental Studies, accorded the opening remarks highlighting the importance of environmental science in various fields, including research and education.
Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr., Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered an inspirational message emphasizing that education grounded with values is the most important thing that students can possess.
Dr. Verna Liza Capiña, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, also delivered an inspirational message, reminding students of the importance of due diligence in learning and safety.
Dr. Diosdado Zulueta, University President, delivered an inspirational message, reminding the students that they are the start of new beginnings, the hope of the future, and the one who will fight for environmental protection.
Faculty members, guest lecturers, and alumni were then recognized. Thereafter, Program Head Mr. Jason Ben Paragamac introduced the new BSES curriculum.
Ms. Roja Medianista-Hetesi, Research Coordinator of CES discussed the thesis requirements. Afterwards, Ms. Juliepearl Brion led the discussion on the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program.
Mr. Ron Gerald Sandoval, Executive Vice President of EnSciSo, and Ms. Marian Jane Sagul, 4th year class Representative of EnSciSo, discussed the requirements for fieldworks. Later, parents signed consent forms together with the class advisers.
Ms. Donna Mae Oflas, Vice President for Finance, delivered the organization's financial statement . Thereafter, Mr. Argee Hirondo, EnSciSo President, discussed the calendar of activities.
The program concluded with the closing remarks delivered by Dr. Jason Ben Paragamac, Program Head.
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