Sorsogon State University Biological Society

TaTalk SorSU: SorSUstainable Leaders 🌱

An initiative highlighting student leadership anchored in climate action and sustainability—encouraging organizations to deepen their understanding of our climate reality, appreciate local natural resources, and integrate sustainable practices in every endeavor. 🌍

🗓 April 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 SorSU E-Library

May this gathering continue to empower leaders committed to leaving a meaningful and lasting green mark on our Earth. ♻️✨

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸!
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‎The 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, in collaboration with the SorSU University Student Council, the Sorsogon State University Biological Society, and The Synthesis, invites student leaders to join 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗦𝗨: 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗦𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. Where leadership is anchored on climate action empowered for sustainability, and pursued for our beloved Earth.

This talk aims to ensure that student organizations learn about our 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, appreciate the 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, and commit to 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆.
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‎Date: April 28, 2026
‎Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
‎Venue: SorSU E-Library
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‎𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸!

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝘛𝘏𝘙𝘖𝘜𝘎𝘏 𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘋𝘌𝘙𝘚𝘏𝘐𝘗!
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Editor-in-Chief, The Synthesis

𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣! 🚨

Si 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻, isang 2nd Year CE student, ay kasalukuyang humihingi ng tulong at dasal para sa kanyang ama.

Madaling araw ngayong Linggo (March 29, 2026), habang nasa labas ang kanyang ama, siya ay bigla na lamang inatake ng ilang kalalakihan at malubhang hinampas sa ulo gamit ang tubo kahit wala siyang kalaban-laban.

Sa ngayon, nasa kritikal na kondisyon ang kanyang ama at nangangailangan ng agarang operasyon upang mailigtas ang kanyang buhay. Kinakailangan nilang makalikom ng humigit-kumulang ₱𝟭𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬 para sa operasyon at iba pang gastusin sa ospital. Sa biglaang insidenteng ito, hindi sapat ang kanilang kakayahang pinansyal upang matustusan ang nasabing halaga.

Sa mga may mabubuting puso, kami po ay kumakatok sa inyo. Anumang halaga—maliit man o malaki—ay malaking tulong upang madugtungan ang buhay ng kanyang ama.

Maaari po kayong magpadala ng tulong dito:
𝗚𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Erica Fagarang
𝗚𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 09097610118

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𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘸𝘢’𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘺𝘰𝘴.

𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐒𝐌 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) Bicol Chapter conducted their 18th Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting at Sorsogon State University Sorsogon City Campus on March 21, 2026, with the theme "Microbial Blueprints: Designing Healthier Communities and a Resilient Planet". The event gathered students, teachers and researchers from different universities in Bicol region, as well as features professional researchers as guest speakers to share their studies and discuss new developments in microbiology.

One of the highlights of the convention was the research presentations where participants presented their studies through poster and oral presentation.

A student from Sorsogon State University, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗲𝘁, a second-year BS Biology student, won in the Research Poster Presentation. His study, conducted with his team, titled "Comparative Morphological Characterization of Bacterial Presence on Exterior Area of Pechay (𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘱. 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴), Cabbage (𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘳. 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢), and Tomato (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘺𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮)" examined the bacterial presence found on the outer surface of commonly consumed vegetables. The research aimed to help increase awareness about microbial contamination in fresh produce and was conducted under the guidance of their adviser, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗖𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻.

Another recognition was given in the Oral Research Presentation Student Category to 𝗠𝗮. 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 from Bicol University, who is currently an instructor at Sorsogon State University. Her research, conducted with her team, titled "Invisible Swimmers: Culture and Molecular Detection of Free-Living Amoebae to Shape Evidence-Based Pool Safety Policies in Albay, Philippines" focused on detecting free-living amoebae in swimming pools. The study highlights the importance of monitoring microorganisms in swimming pool water to help improve public health and pool safety policies.

Also recognized in the Oral Presentation category was 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 for her research titled "Characterization and Isolation of Microorganisms Present in Fingerscale Sardinella (𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘶) from Sorsogon Public Market." Conducted with her team under the guidance of their adviser, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗖𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻., the study highlighted microbial contamination in locally sourced fish, emphasizing the importance of monitoring microorganisms to ensure food safety.

The recognition of both the students and instructor from Sorsogon State University highlights the university's growing participation in research and academic activities in Bicol Region. By hosting the convention, the Sorsogon State University showed it's strong support for science while helping promote learning and cooperation among schools in the field of microbiology

via 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔 𝗕. 𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗘
Associate Editor II, The Synthesis

Photo Credits: Marc Gerard De Mesa

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅!

From laboratories to landscapes, women in biology are advancing discovery, protecting life, and shaping the future of research. Their expertise fuels innovation. Their leadership transforms communities. 🔬🍀

The Sorsu Biological Society proudly honors the women whose work strengthens the very foundation of science.

Because empowering women in science means empowering progress for all. 🧬✨

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SorSu BS Biology Student

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𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮
SorSu Biological Society President

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧: 𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗟

At its core, the heart is simply an organ — a strong, rhythmic muscle built for function, not feeling. It contracts and relaxes in perfect cycles, pushing blood through vessels and delivering oxygen to every living cell. Powered by its own electrical impulses, it works tirelessly, beating over a hundred thousand times a day without pause, without awareness, without emotion.

Biologically, the heart does not know love. It does not recognize joy or heartbreak. It does not ache in longing nor swell in affection. And yet, through centuries of human experience, we chose it to represent the deepest emotion we know.

Perhaps because the heart endures.

It continues to beat through adrenaline and anxiety, through laughter and loss. It beats faster in moments we cherish and stays steady when everything else feels uncertain. It survives strain, heals from damage, and carries life forward even when we feel fragile.

And so, an organ built only to sustain life became the universal symbol of love — not because it feels, but because it persists.

This Valentine’s Day, biology reminds us of a quiet truth: love does not have to be perfect or loud to be real. Like the heart, it silently shows up, consistently giving, again and again.

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𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠
SorSU BioSoc Internal Vice President

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙈𝙖’𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙈’𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮!!!🎉🌸💚

Happiest birthday to the beloved adviser of Sorsu Biological Society, Program Chair of BS Biology, and Faculty of College of Health and Sciences, Ma'am 𝘊𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘎. 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘯💚🎊🎉

Thank you for your guidance, patience, and passion that continue to inspire us every day. May your birthday be filled with joy, appreciation, and all the happiness you truly deserve. 💚🧬✨

With love,
𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙪 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮

🌱 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌱

The Sorsu Biological Society proudly participated in the Students’ and Stakeholders’ Forum on Environmental Protection and Climate Action, organized by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) in partnership with Sorsogon State University, on January 28, 2026, at the SorSU CBM Building.

This forum gave us a valuable opportunity to see how biology, climate science, and community action intersect. From discussions on climate resiliency and waste-to-energy technologies, to the youth’s role in sustainable development, we were reminded that biologists are not only researchers—they are advocates and problem-solvers for the environment.

A key highlight was EcoSaver (ecosaver.earth), a tool that empowers individuals to reduce waste, save energy, and take measurable daily climate actions. Small changes, when done together, create big impacts for our communities and ecosystems.

The forum also included an oath-taking ceremony, formalizing our commitment to environmental stewardship and proactive climate action. For today’s students and tomorrow’s biologists, events like this bridge theory and practice, showing how science informs policy, governance, and local solutions.

We thank SorSU, the Climate Change Commission, DOST, and all partners for empowering the youth to act for the planet.

𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗮? 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁? 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗢. 🇵🇭

𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗔!

Happiest Birthday to our SorSU BioSoc President, Jerusa Tumala! Wishing you endless joy, success in all your endeavors, and may all your cafe-review sessions be extra productive ☕📚✨

Keep shining, keep leading, and keep inspiring, Jusaaa! 🐸

Greetings from your SorSU BioSoc Family! 💚