Bicol University - College of Social Sciences and Philosophy

11/11/2025

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

In consideration of the aftermath and continuing effects of Typhoon Uwan across the region, and to allow students, faculty, and staff sufficient time to recover and attend to urgent personal and family needs, this Office hereby declares the continuous implementation of asynchronous classes for all levels and in all campuses of the University until November 16, 2025. The faculty members shall submit an accomplishment report for the actual work done during the period.

This measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the entire academic community while maintaining learning continuity amid the current situation. Faculty members are advised to provide flexible learning activities and reasonable deadlines to accommodate students who may still be experiencing connectivity issues or other typhoon-related difficulties.

All academic units are enjoined to extend understanding and support to affected members of the University community as we collectively work toward restoring normal operations once conditions permit.

Source: Office Memorandum No. 427. series of 2025 (comment section)

28/10/2025

PUBLIC ADVISORY | WFH Arrangement on October 30, 2025

In consideration of the University's commitment to employee wellness, October 30, 2025, is hereby declared a Work-From-Home (WFH) Day for all personnel across all campuses and offices.

Heads of offices are directed to assign only light and essential tasks during this WFH arrangement to enable personnel to manage necessary work obligations while also having sufficient time to attend to personal wellness. This measure likewise supports personnel, particularly those traveling to their respective provinces, in duly observing All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Further, all units are reminded to sustain their preparations and ensure full readiness for the upcoming ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification Audit, in accordance with the directives stated in Office Memorandum No. 403, series of 2025.

Source: Office Memorandum No. 414, series of 2025

17/10/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲!
Out of 250 accredited Clubs for UNESCO 2025, The Associates was proudly recognized by the NCBCUP Awards Committee as an Outstanding Club for UNESCO 2025 - College Level - Social and Human Science Category.

This achievement highlights the organization’s commitment to advancing human dignity, equality, and social justice, inspiring others through its example of hope and empowerment.

𝙋𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙊𝘾, 𝙋𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙊𝙉 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝙊, 𝙋𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙊𝙉 𝘽𝙐!

16/10/2025

[𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥]

Bicol University encourages everyone to remain vigilant and prepared in the event of an earthquake. Understanding what to do before, during, and after an earthquake can save lives and reduce risks.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

What to Do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER an EARTHQUAKE

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘

⦁ Prepare a GO BAG (water, food, meds, flashlight, whistle, alcohol).
⦁ Know your evacuation plan and exits.
⦁ Secure heavy objects and fix house damages.
⦁ Keep flammable and toxic items safely.
⦁ Join drills and be earthquake-ready!

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚

⦁ DUCK, COVER, and HOLD!
⦁ Stay away from glass, cabinets, and heavy things.
⦁ When shaking stops, go out to a safe open area.
⦁ If driving, stop in a safe place and stay calm.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥

⦁ Check yourself and others. Give first aid if needed.
⦁ Watch out for fire, leaks, and falling wires.
⦁ Stay outside until it’s safe to go back in.
⦁ Go to higher ground if near the sea.
⦁ Listen to official updates.
⦁ Call EMERGENCY HOTLINES for help.

14/10/2025

CONGRATULATIONS, BUCSSP The Associates! 🥳

08/10/2025

PUBLIC ADVISORY | Shifting of Classes to Asynchronous Mode and Suspension of Work effective 12:00 noon today, October 8, 2025, in BU East, West, and Daraga

In view of the message received through the official social media page of Bicol University, which contained explicit bomb threats directed at the BU West and Daraga campuses, this Office hereby orders the following: (1) the shifting of classes to asynchronous mode and (2) the suspension of work, effective at 12:00 noon today, in all offices and colleges in BU East, West, and Daraga, until further notice.

This measure is being implemented to allow for a thorough safety assessment of the concerned areas and to ensure the security and well-being of all university personnel and students. BU does not take this matter lightly.

For information, dissemination, and compliance of all concerned
Source: Office Memorandum No. 370, series of 2025

03/10/2025

To improve the security of our BU email accounts, we are introducing new security measures for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. As of TODAY, you are required to:

1️⃣ Update your password to meet the new strong security standards:
Minimum of 12 characters
Must include lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols/special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.)

2️⃣Add Recovery Options
Provide a backup phone number or alternate email address to help recover your account if you forget your password.

3️⃣Enable 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)
This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, like a code from your phone, in addition to your password.

Why is this important?

Your security is our top priority. Enabling 2FA and using a strong password will significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your university email, keeping your personal and academic information safe.

These new security steps will be required starting October 9, 2025. To avoid being locked out of your email account, we strongly encourage you to complete these updates AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.



📷 BU ICTO

03/10/2025

Congratulations to our 65 newly licensed BUeño Psychometricians for achieving a 100% passing rate (first-time takers) in the September 2025 Psychometricians Licensure Examination!

TOP 9 - MARIEL ANNE BRITO | 87.80%
TOP 10 - MICHAL A. VALESCO | 87.60%
TOP 10 - EUPHRAIM LIANNE B. BERESO | 87.60%

PRC announced that 12,416 out of 14,275 passed the said examination with an overall 86.99% national passing rate.

We take great pride in our BUeños' accomplishments and their embodiment of a true ISKOLAR ng BAYAN!
The Bicol University community is proud of you!

27/09/2025

BU ADVISORY | Extension of Online Asynchronous Classes for Students from Masbate Affected by TS Opong

With the issuance of BU Office Memorandum No. 351, s. 2025, declaring the resumption of face-to-face classes on September 29, 2025, and in consonance with PDRRMC-APSEMO Advisory 2025-36, this Office recognizes the plight of the 1,068 students from Masbate, which was severely affected by TS Opong.

In consideration of their situation, the conduct of online asynchronous classes shall be extended until September 30, 2025, exclusively for students from Masbate.

Concerned faculty members are likewise enjoined to provide flexibility in submission deadlines to accommodate the affected students during this recovery period. The college registrars are likewise directed to provide the department chairs with a list of enrolled students who are residents of Masbate, for the department chairs to distribute to the faculty members under their respective departments.

The Office of Student Affairs and Services is hereby directed to activate and implement student support initiatives for those affected by TS Opong. These initiatives shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of psychosocial support, counseling services, and referral assistance, as well as the facilitation of linkages with relevant government and non-government agencies for possible aid and intervention.

Furthermore, the Office is encouraged to coordinate with the respective colleges and student organizations to ensure that affected students are provided with the necessary care, guidance, and support to help them cope with the challenges brought about by the calamity.

DR. BABY BOY BENJAMIN D. NEBRES III
SUC President IV

Source: Office Memorandum No. 352, series of 2025 (comment section)

17/09/2025

𝗕𝗨 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | September 17, 2025
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀; 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲
September 17, 2025

In view of the impending National Transport Strike on Thursday, September 18, 2025, and in adherence to PDRRMC - APSEMO Advisory 2025-30, as well as to ensure that classes remain undisrupted, this Office hereby directs the conduct of online synchronous or asynchronous classes (to be agreed by the faculty member and students) on the said date in all levels and colleges of Bicol University, except BU Gubat.

Faculty members shall submit an accomplishment report for the classes scheduled and conducted on the day.

Office operations, however, shall continue as scheduled. The Head of the Motor Pool Services Section is directed to provide vehicle services for university personnel. Strategic pick-up points have been designated where personnel shall be fetched and transported to their respective colleges/offices.

The designated pick-up points and schedules are as follows:
a. BU Guinobatan - 7:00 A.M.
b. BU Tabaco - 6:30 A.M.
c. Ayala, Legazpi - 7:30 A.M.
d. Shell, Daraga - 7:30 A.M.

SOURCE: Office Memorandum No. 332, series of 2025 (see comment section)

17/09/2025

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 2025

Peace is often spoken of as a dream for the world — a global ideal, distant and vast. But peace is not only written in international treaties or spoken in foreign assemblies. It begins in our communities, in our schools, in our nation. It begins here, at home.

On September 29–30, 2025, at the Concourse Convention Center, Legazpi City, the National Peace Summit 2025 will bring together leaders, advocates, and changemakers to confront one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to transform peace from aspiration into action.

With the theme: “𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹,” and aligned with the United Nations’ global call to “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” this summit seeks to remind us that peace is not only a global responsibility but also a national duty.

The National Peace Summit 2025 is more than a convergence of leaders, advocates, and changemakers. It is a collective movement that reaffirms our responsibility to defend human rights, advance education, and build sustainable pathways for peace and security. It is a call to defend rights when silence becomes dangerous, to build bridges where division has taken root, and to strengthen communities through justice, equity, and sustainable growth. The peace we seek on the world stage must be the same peace we nurture in our own land.

The future will not wait. The question is simple: will you be among those who choose to rise, to act, and to lead for peace?

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Brought to you by:
United Nations Association of the Philippines
UNAP–Luzon
United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines–Bicol
BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy - College Student Council
Bicol University Peace Studies Department
National Commission on Human Rights Education (NCHRE)
Bicol University Center for Human Rights Education (BUCHRE)
Bicol University General Alumni Association Incorporated (BUGAAI)
GML Review and Consultancy

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Peace is often spoken of as a dream for the world — a global ideal, distant and vast. But peace is not only written in international treaties or spoken in foreign assemblies. It begins in our communities, in our schools, in our nation. It begins here, at home.

On 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, the National Peace Summit 2025 will bring together leaders, advocates, and changemakers to confront one of the greatest challenges of our time: how to transform peace from aspiration into action.

With the theme: “𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹,” and aligned with the United Nations’ global call to “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” this summit seeks to remind us that peace is not only a global responsibility but also a national duty.

The National Peace Summit 2025 is more than a convergence of leaders, advocates, and changemakers. It is a collective movement that reaffirms our responsibility to defend human rights, advance education, and build sustainable pathways for peace and security. It is a call to defend rights when silence becomes dangerous, to build bridges where division has taken root, and to strengthen communities through justice, equity, and sustainable growth. The peace we seek on the world stage must be the same peace we nurture in our own land.

The future will not wait. The question is simple: will you be among those who choose to rise, to act, and to lead for peace?

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺:
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𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺:
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𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
United Nations Association of the Philippines
United Nations Association of the Philippines- Luzon
United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines- Bicol
BU College of Social Sciences and Philosophy - College Student Council
Bicol University Peace Studies Department
National Commission on Human Rights Education (NCHRE)
Bicol University Center for Human Rights Education (BUCHRE)
Bicol University General Alumni Association Inc.
GML Review and Consultancy