PARSU College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts and Humanities proudly congratulates all 4th-year Bachelor of Communication (BACOM) students for the successful conduct of the 4th BACOM Research Colloquium and Poster Presentation held on March 23, 2026 at the GEO AVR. The event showcased the students’ research competencies, critical thinking, and commitment to addressing relevant communication issues in their respective fields.

We also recognize the outstanding research outputs and presentations of this year's awardees.

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓
1st place - Gam(e)bling: The Influence of Online Gambling Advertisements on the Gambling Behavior of Generation Z
Researchers: John Michael O. Monserate, Maria Sofia C. Esquerra, Baby Joy Jallores

2nd place - Goa Photographers through their lenses
Researcher: Melyn Sophia F. San Jose

3rd place - Strengthening Community Policing: The Nexus Between Barangay Tanod (Sentinel) Communication Practices, Public Confidence, and Equitable Justice Delivery in Goa, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Nonsol, Alejandro Fred A., Torres, Pauline Mae R., Bravante, Lyka Marie V.

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
1st place – Who Speaks, Who Decides? A Critical Communication Study of Power Relations and Story Selection in Campus Journalism
Researchers: Francia B. Cahigao, Josie Mae A. Agravante, John Anthony P. Delloro, John Noe R. Peteza4

2nd place – Strengthening Community Policing: The Nexus Between Barangay Tanod (Sentinel) Communication Practices, Public Confidence, and Equitable Justice Delivery in Goa, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Nonsol, Alejandro Fred A., Torres, Pauline Mae R., Bravante, Lyka Marie V.

3rd place - "Kugos": Challenging HIV Stigma and Enhancing Knowledge Among Youth through a Short Film
Researchers: Raymund Bermejo, Ira May P. Gacer, Renalyn R. Rosero

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓
1st place – Who Speaks, Who Decides? A Critical Communication Study of Power Relations and Story Selection in Campus Journalism
Researchers: Francia B. Cahigao, Josie Mae A. Agravante, John Anthony P. Delloro, John Noe R. Peteza

2nd place- Local Knowledge and Practices on Communicating Disaster Risk in the Coastal Barangays in San Jose, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Lance P. Fernandez, Joan P. Latam, Rea Grace P. Enciso

3rd place- Development and Evaluation of Community-Centric E-bulletin Website in Barangay AgCaTa, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Frincess Jamil Benitez, Genelyn Francisco, Rosalina Gonzaga

Congratulations to all BACOM 4th-year students and awardees for their hard work and exemplary performance, as your research contributions reflect the relevance of communication studies in advancing communities.

Our BACOM 4th-year students showcased their hard work and creativity to social and digital innovation at the Research Innovation Event held at Geo Rooms 1-2.

We proudly recognize the following awardees for their outstanding contributions:

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
1st – Development and Evaluation of Community-Centric E-bulletin Website in Barangay AgCaTa, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Frincess Jamil Benitez, Genelyn Francisco, Rosalina Gonzaga

2nd – Factors Affecting Young Adults’ Shopping Preferences in Selected Barangays of Goa, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Ma. Lourdes B. Purisima, Jennifer P. Bruzo, Niel S. Boholano

3rd - Digital Influence on Tourist Destination Choice in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Carmela Magante, Maria Isabel Bacud, Jhon Carlo Resurreccion

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡
1st - Development and Evaluation of Community-Centric E-bulletin Website in Barangay AgCaTa, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Frincess Jamil Benitez, Genelyn Francisco, Rosalina Gonzaga

2nd - Early and Late Generation Z's Electoral News Consumption Patterns and Media Trust in the Digital Age
Researcher: Nikkie Marie B. Villaralvo

3rd - Factors Affecting Young Adults’ Shopping Preferences in Selected Barangays of Goa, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Ma. Lourdes B. Purisima, Jennifer P. Bruzo, Niel S. Boholano

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
1st - Development and Evaluation of Community-Centric E-bulletin Website in Barangay AgCaTa, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Frincess Jamil Benitez, Genelyn Francisco, Rosalina Gonzaga

2nd - Digital Influence on Tourist Destination Choice in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Carmela Magante, Maria Isabel Bacud, Jhon Carlo Resurreccion

3rd - Factors Affecting Young Adults’ Shopping Preferences in Selected Barangays of Goa, Camarines Sur
Researchers: Ma. Lourdes B. Purisima, Jennifer P. Bruzo, Niel S. Boholano

𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
1st - Who Speaks, Who Decides? A Critical Communication Study of Power Relations and Story Selection in Campus Journalism
Researchers: Francia B. Cahigao, Josie Mae A. Agravante, John Anthony P. Delloro, John Noe R. Peteza

2nd – Thematic Analysis on Communication Styles in Conflict Resolution Among Early Same S*x Couples Aged 20-30
Researcher: Anne Mikaela H. Lorica

3rd - Work-Family Communication Patterns and Time Management Strategies among Single Dads
Researchers: Glory Mae S. Olaño, Ma. Serene Meek D. Camano, Reca D. De Jesus, Julie Ann R. Valenzuela

Congratulations to all the researchers! Your passion for excellence continues to inspire the entire CAH community.

𝗖𝗔𝗛 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

The College of Arts and Humanities successfully conducted an external review of developed Instructional Materials (IMs) on April 20 at the CED Modern Classroom.

Nine faculty members presented their IMs to a distinguished panel of experts to ensure that all teaching resources adhere to the highest educational standards and best practices.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our external evaluators from the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) for their expert guidance and comprehensive feedback:

• Dr. Melinda P. Pan | VP for Academic Affairs, CBSUA
• Dr. Dariel A. Palmiano | VP for Research and Innovation, CBSUA
• Prof. Frannie A. Belarmino | Faculty, College of Arts and Humanities, CBSUA

This review process ensures that CAH instructional materials remain at the forefront of academic excellence and pedagogical innovation. Congratulations to the presenting faculty for their dedication to elevating our institutional standards.

📷𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰

The College of Arts and Humanities celebrated its 2nd anniversary on March 24 through activities highlighting creativity, collaboration, and student participation.

The opening day kicked off with a campus parade featuring students carrying posters promoting the upcoming Sinekalye film. Participants also joined a Zumba session, followed by a fellowship activity facilitated by Every Nation Campus-Partido.

Another highlight was the launching of the Sinekalye poster and trailer. A series of seminars were also conducted to enhance students’ creative skills, led by guest speakers Romer C. Punto on poetry writing, Romen S. Cano on scriptwriting for film, and Jeric Revato on content creation.

The anniversary celebration provided an opportunity for the CAH community to reflect on the college’s milestones and achievements over the past two years, celebrate its growth, and inspire students and faculty to continue striving for excellence in the arts and humanities.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴:
𝘚𝘪𝘳 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘖𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰
𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘣 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘰

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟐 | 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟏𝟒, 𝐒. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟎𝟑 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓

As a State University committed to efficiency, sustainability, and responsible governance, Partido State University recognizes the importance of aligning its institutional operations with national policies on energy conservation. ln this regard, the University adopts these lnstitutional Guidelines to operationalize the provisions of the aforementioned Memorandum Circular, while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of academic and administrative services across all campuses and offices.

Kindly scan the QR code to access Administrative Order No. 2026-003 issued by the Office of the University President, effective March 9, 2026.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟐 | 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟏𝟒, 𝐒. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟎𝟑 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓

As a State University committed to efficiency, sustainability, and responsible governance, Partido State University recognizes the importance of aligning its institutional operations with national policies on energy conservation. ln this regard, the University adopts these lnstitutional Guidelines to operationalize the provisions of the aforementioned Memorandum Circular, while ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of academic and administrative services across all campuses and offices.

Kindly scan the QR code or the link to access Administrative Order No. 2026-003 issued by the Office of the University President, effective March 9, 2026.

Access here for AO No. 2026-003: https://tinyurl.com/49xevjd7
Reference: https://tinyurl.com/ye5dnwth

As Partido State University celebrates its Silver Charter Anniversary, we take a meaningful look back at the story behind our journey as a state university.

ParSU presents 𝙆𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙚, 𝙆𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙚 — a multimedia narrative that brings to life the Fuentebella legacy in education, and the milestones that shaped our institution through the years.

Catch the full program LIVE here on the ParSU Info Page and be part of this special occasion.

As one ParSU community, let us relive the story, the legacy, and the journey of our beloved University!

𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘑𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦 & 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Ribbon Cutting ng Culture and Arts Center, Idinaos Kaninang Hapon

Idinaos kaninang hapon ang Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ng Culture and Arts Center bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng 25th Silver Charter Anniversary ng Partido State University. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na ito na pormal na buksan ang bagong pasilidad na magsisilbing sentro ng mga gawaing pangkultura at pansining ng pamantasan.

Pinangunahan ang seremonya ni Dr. Arnel Zarcedo, Pangulo ng Unibersidad, kasama si Dr. Mariel Estrella, Dekana ng Kolehiyo ng Sining at Humanidades, at ang mga g**o at staff ng nasabing kolehiyo.

Dinaluhan ang aktibidad ng mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani na nagpahayag ng suporta at kagalakan sa pagbubukas ng pasilidad.

Inaasahan na ang Culture and Arts Center ay magsisilbing daan upang higit pang mapaunlad ang talento at kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral sa larangan ng sining at kultura.

| ulat nina Frinces Belaro at Chiresh Jherade Gaor /ANIB Partido
| kuhang larawan nina Kyle Azuela at Romer Presnilla / ANIB Partido

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈!

The College of Arts and Humanities is hiring faculty members for the first semester of 2026-2027.

Be part of a dynamic and nurturing academic community committed to cultivating culturally grounded, socially engaged, and globally competent graduates who help build sustainable and resilient communities.

𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:
• Associate Professor V (SG 23)
• Associate Professor IV (SG 22)
• Associate Professor III (SG 21)
• Associate Professor II (SG 20)
• Assistant Professor IV (SG 18)
• Assistant Professor III (SG 17)
• Assistant Professor II (SG 16)
• Assistant Professor I (SG 15)

Submission of application requirements is only until March 6, 2026.

Apply now!

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗦 | 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 2026

Are you passionate about Bikol history, culture, and research? This is your chance to grow, connect, and contribute!

We are inviting early career academics, instructors, lecturers, graduate students, independent researchers, and emerging scholars in history, literature, culture, and the humanities to apply for this year's Training and Writing Fellowship with Expert Collaborative Roundtables.

Why apply?
✅Expert mentorship and skills training
✅Collaborative learning and peer networks
✅Meaningful research grounded in Bikol history and culture
✅Opportunities for visibility and professional growth

📌𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
- Detailed research proposal aligned with one of the four roundtable themes
- Brief bio note
- Statement of motivation (max 300 words)

📆Deadline: March 15, 2025
📩Send submissions to: [email protected]

𝐎𝐍-𝐓𝐇𝐄-𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!

The College of Arts and Humanities, headed by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐂. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐁. 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐳, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂. 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒. 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐁. 𝐙𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐨, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐀. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐲, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 was awarded a Certificate of Commendation in sincere appreciation of their dedication, teamwork, and invaluable service in the successful hosting of the 23rd Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference, held on January 28–30, 2026, at Partido State University.

The Certificate was presented on February 2, 2026, during the On-the-Spot Awarding Ceremony, immediately following the Flag Raising Ceremony at the PSU Goa Campus Covered Court.

The On-the-Spot Awarding recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements of faculty and staff in real time, reinforcing a culture of appreciation, excellence, and motivation within the ParSU community.

Congratulations and thank you for your exemplary service!

📸 Photo credits: ParSU CPRO