SLSU College of Arts and Sciences

25/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Empowering our Quezon Province Senior High School Mathematics Educators! 📊📐

The College of Arts and Sciences officially kicks off the Third Leg of the 4-day Enhancement Training Program here at the SLSU BRC Banahaw Hall!

This specialized program brings together 60 dedicated Senior High School Mathematics teachers from all across Quezon Province to level up their instructional skills and dive deeper into advanced mathematical concepts.

Today's learning journey splits into two highly impactful parallel sessions:

Finite Mathematics 🔢 |
Venue: SLSU Business Resource Center
Probability and Statistics 📈 |
Venue: College of Engineering AVR

We are thrilled to host our amazing educators as they continue to champion academic excellence in mathematics. Welcome to SLSU!

14/05/2026

✨ The College of Arts and Sciences has achieved international distinction as its extension project, “Dinsulan: Quezon Writers’ Workshop,” was featured in the globally acclaimed Asymptote Journal. Written by Alton Melvar M. Dapanas for the Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature, the feature highlights the project’s success in nurturing Quezon’s emerging literary talents. Led by

Mr. Norman Vincent Paderes,
Prof. Joan Dizon,
Mr. Alvin Ursua,

the Dinsulan workshop continues to elevate Filipino creative writing to the global stage, marking a significant milestone for the college’s commitment to cultural and academic excellence.

𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭’𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮 𝐀𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥

The Southern Luzon State University - College of Arts and Sciences (SLSU CAS) Extension Project, “Dinsulan: Quezon Writers’ Workshop” brings pride and honor to the university after being featured in the Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature through the internationally acclaimed Asymptote Journal, written by Alton Melvar M Dapanas.

Led by Mr. Norman Vincent Paderes, together with Prof. Joan Dizon and Mr. Alvin Ursua, the extension project aims to nurture emerging writers in Quezon Province by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to pursue creative writing in the national language.

Running from April 2025 to March 2027, the project serves promising fellows who write creative works using the national language, producing significant men and women of letters guided by well-respected writers of the province and of the country.

The Dinsulan workshop’s international recognition highlights the project’s growing contribution to the development and promotion of Filipino literary arts.

Article by MJuacalla
Photos by Dinsulan: Quezon Writers' Workshop
Lay out by AOrivida

11/05/2026

📢✨ The College of Arts and Sciences proudly congratulates

Mr. Gino A. Cabrera

from the Social Sciences Department for being conferred with the Banyuhay Tinig Award at the MSEUF Banyuhay Awards 2026.

This prestigious recognition, awarded by the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, underscores his dedication and influential voice in the field of Social Sciences. Your CAS family celebrates this significant achievement with you.

Congratulations, Sir Gino!

08/05/2026

📚📖 The College of Arts and Sciences successfully held its Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2026 on May 4, 2026, at the SLSU Hotel, Banahaw Hall.

Centered on the theme "Harnessing Creativity and Science for Sustainable Progress," the event served as a platform for faculty and researchers to showcase scholarly work across diverse disciplines.

The program commenced with registration at 8:00 AM, followed by an opening ceremony where Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto (Director, ORS) delivered the welcome remarks. Dr. Shiela M. Manzanilla, Dean of CAS, then shared an inspirational message emphasizing the importance of research in the college’s growth.

The morning session featured a keynote address by Dott. Wilfredo B. Barrera Jr., Head of TCL, titled "Sustaining a Research Culture: Reflections, Experiences, and Future Directions," which challenged participants to integrate sustainability into their work.

The afternoon was dedicated to research presentations, starting with Category 1: Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Innovation, followed by Category 2: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The conference concluded with an Awarding Ceremony to recognize the presenters, with CAS Research Coordinator Al John C. Cabanas delivering the closing remarks to officially end the proceedings at 5:00 PM.

📷: SLSU-ICO

08/05/2026

✨The College of Arts and Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to Lovely Decena of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department for her remarkable academic achievement.
Ms. Decena has officially completed her degree:

Master of Arts in Education
Major in Mathematics
Sacred Heart College

Your CAS family is incredibly proud of your dedication to advanced learning and your commitment to excellence in the field of Mathematics. We look forward to the continued impact you will make on our students and the academic community.

Congratulations, Ma’am Lovely!

08/05/2026

✨ The College of Arts and Sciences proudly recognizes the outstanding researchers who distinguished themselves during the Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2026. These awards highlight the commitment of our faculty and students to advancing knowledge and driving innovation across diverse fields.

Congratulations to the following awardees:

Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Innovation Category
Best Paper: James Andro L. Villamin
"Distribution of Ficus Species and Their Associated Frugivore Communities at Mount Banahaw De Tayabas, Quezon"

2nd Best Paper: Mark Angelo B. Olesa
"Multidrug-resistant Salmonella spp. Isolated from Fresh broiler chicken breast meat from the Slaughterhouses in Atimonan, Quezon"

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Category
Best Paper, Best Presenter, & Outstanding Paper: Hannah Mae G. Chavez
"Localized Science: Understanding Farmers' Needs in Agricultural Knowledge Transfer in Lucban, Quezon"

2nd Best Paper: Ashera N. Zuela
"'Brain Rot': Exploring the Behavioural Effects of Roblox on Generation Alpha Children"

Your CAS family celebrates these milestones in scholarly achievement. Keep pushing the boundaries of discovery!

✍️🎨: Arjay Altovar

08/05/2026

✨The College of Arts and Sciences extends its warmest congratulations to Claire Jane Canela Sante of the Social Sciences Department for her remarkable academic achievement. Ms. Sante has officially completed her degree:

Master of Arts in Education
Major in Social Science
With Academic Distinction
Sacred Heart College

Your CAS family is incredibly proud of your dedication to advanced learning and your commitment to excellence in the field of Social Sciences. We look forward to the continued impact you will make on our students and the academic community.

Congratulations, Ma’am Claire!

08/05/2026

📢 New Research Publication

We congratulate Joan M. Dizon from the Languages, Communication and Humanities Department for the successful publication of her research entitled “A Communication Approach Towards Decent Work Measurement: The Case of Filipina Gig Workers Using Online Platforms” in the Plaridel Journal of Communication, Media, and Society.

Plaridel Journal of Communication, Media, and Society is an international peer-reviewed Q3 Scopus-indexed journal.

Journal: Plaridel Journal of Communication, Media, and Society

Applying Dutta’s Culture-Centered Approach (CCA), this study utilizes a communicative lens to center the lived experiences of women in the Global South. By analyzing the narratives of Filipina gig workers across major platforms like Grab, Angkas, and Facebook, the research translates gendered work experiences: spanning social protection, workload, and safety into meaningful measures for decent work in the digital labor economy.

06/05/2026

Solemnity Amid the Hustle: Centering Spiritual Activity with SLSU Faculty and EA’s Recollection

From academic and gender-sensitivity-related training to professional development and physical fitness workshops, the faculty and employees of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) are constantly on the move to fulfill their professional duties. As a much-needed respite, the College of Arts and Sciences - Faculty Association (CAS-FA) recently spearheaded a meditative recollection to nurture spiritual well-being. The event, held at the SLSU Chapel on April 22, 2026, was open to all university faculty and employees.

According to Gino A. Cabrera, president of the CAS-FA and faculty regent, the recollection aimed to provide balance to the heavy workloads and standard obligations of the staff, especially since spiritual activities are not as frequently initiated as other professional activities.

Led by Rev. Fr. Rolly Pavellano, who also presided over the Holy Mass following the session, the activity began at 9:00 AM focusing on prioritizing spiritual growth and self-awareness to better foster one’s relationship with others and with God.
“It’s important to take some time, no matter how busy we are, to pause for a while and reflect. [...] Naunawaan (ko) na hindi lamang ang mga kaalamang pang-intelektwal ang dapat na pinauunlad, lalo't higit pala ay dapat linangin din ang pang-espirituwal,” one of the participating faculty members expressed.

The timing of the event was particularly significant. Faculty and employees from various satellite campuses were already present at the Main Campus for the Inter-collegiate and Campuses Athletic Competition - Culture and Arts Festival (ICCAC-CAF) 2026 to support their student-athletes and artists. The recollection also coincided with the 160th Board of Regents Meeting. Amidst the excitement of these high-profile events, the spiritual gathering provided a vital moment of peace and reflection.
Looking ahead, the Faculty Association (FA), jointly organized with Faculty and Employee Club (FEC) and Employee Association’s (EA), will conduct future spiritual activities that are more inclusive and not centralized solely on Catholic faculty members in acknowledgement of the religious diversity among the faculty and employees.

Article and layout: Nica Rowella Nanong
Photos: Gino A. Cabrera

02/05/2026

🎈Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our President,

Dr. Frederick T. Villa!

Cheers to another year of leading with excellence and passion. From all of us at the College of Arts and Sciences, have a fantastic celebration! 🥂🎉