Negros Oriental State University

20/05/2026

📢 NORSU ADMISSION TEST RESULT FOR THE BLIS PROGRAM

20/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒&𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

To qualify for and enjoy the benefits of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Programs, applicants must enroll in any identified Priority Science and Technology program offered by a State University or College (SUC) or by private institutions whose Priority S&T programs are recognized by CHED as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development, or have FAAP Level III accreditation.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒&𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐒𝐄𝐈 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

To qualify for and enjoy the benefits of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Programs, applicants must enroll in any identified Priority Science and Technology program offered by a State University or College (SUC) or by private institutions whose Priority S&T programs are recognized by CHED as Centers of Excellence or Centers of Development, or have FAAP Level III accreditation.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦&𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

See the full list of nationwide priority S&T programs at science-scholarships.ph.

20/05/2026

Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) proudly announces that the institution has officially received its Certificate of Registration and Data Privacy Seal from the National Privacy Commission (NPC), effective until May 19, 2027.

This achievement demonstrates NORSU’s compliance with the Data Privacy Act (DPA) of 2012 through the proper registration of its Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Data Processing Systems. Furthermore, it affirms the institution's legal accountability and commitment to protecting personal data.

As we continue to deliver quality instruction, research, extension, and production, we also prioritize the privacy of everyone. NORSU assures you that it will continue to build a secure data processing environment as we embrace digital transformation.

19/05/2026

The Negros Oriental State University, through the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Library, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) today, May 19, 2026, with Barangay Junob for the Barangay Reading Enrichment and Access for Development (BREAD) Project at the Junob Barangay Hall, Dumaguete City.

The project is an extension initiative that aims to establish and operationalize a Community Reading Center in the barangay. It seeks to provide children with a safe, accessible, and child-friendly space where they can develop stronger reading habits through books, storytelling, reading circles, read-aloud sessions, reading games, and other literacy enrichment activities. The project also includes volunteer and parent orientation, supervised reading center sessions, monitoring of reading engagement, and a simple borrowing and usage system for reading materials.

Present during the MOA signing were Dr. Guilbert Nicanor Atillo, University Extension Director; Dr. Colette O. Abequibel, University Librarian; Dr. Jolo Van Clyde S. Abatayo, Project Leader; and Ms. Relyn T. Tayko, President of the Negros Oriental Librarians Association, together with NORSU librarians. Representing the Barangay Local Government Unit were Hon. Isagani U. Bana, Barangay Captain of Junob, and members of the Barangay Council.

Through this partnership, the project's advocacy of establishing one reading center at a time in Dumaguete City continues as part of its concrete contribution toward helping combat illiteracy and promoting a culture of reading among children.

📷 University Library

19/05/2026

In line with Negros Oriental State University's (NORSU) strategic goal to revitalize infrastructure with operational systems, a comparative review visit is being conducted beginning today May 19, 2026 by Cebu Technological University (CTU). This is in line with CTU's continuing efforts to strengthen institutional planning and development

The benchmarking activity aims to capture best practices to enhance CTU's own facilities and services. The visit specifically focuses on the Arena facilities at the NORSU Bayawan Campus, as well as the Audio Visual Rooms (AVRs) at the NORSU Main and Bajumpandan Campuses. Through this initiative, CTU seeks to gain insights into NORSU's facility management, operational systems, and development strategies for institutional advancement.

Key officials and administrative personnel from both universities are present for the event, including NORSU's University Planning Officer Engr. Celestina O. Favor, Planning Officer III; Hasmine Tinguban, Planning Officer II; Arch. Jason B. Ijan, University Architect and Project Development Officer; Maribel Cardente, Procurement Officer I; Jeycarter A. Tiloy, Project Development Officer I; Engr. Fritzie Duran, Electrical Engineer; and Ma. Soccoro R. Abiera, Visitor Management Unit Head.

Representing CTU were Arch. Leo Edwin Mutia, Planning Officer III ; Engr. Alex Mayor, University Director for Planning and Development; Mr. Antonieto Pacayra, University Procurement Officer; Dr. Nemia Zamora, Main CAS Faculty Member; Dr. Decem Suladay, Danao Campus Planning Officer; Dr. Jose Marie Anoos, Danao Campus Dean of Instruction; Dr. Roel Vaquez, Danao Campus Scholarship Chair; Mr. Henry Villarojo, Danao Campus Budget Officer; Mr. Jose Capitan IV, Danao Campus Accountant; Engr . Amadito Buot Jr., Danao Campus Maintenance Chair; and Mr. Roland Paclibar, Danao Campus Driver.

19/05/2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VII headed by the Regional Director Tristan Abando and Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development (CVCHRD) recognized the outstanding student health researchers and innovators of Negros Oriental State University during the 11th Central Visayas Health Research & Innovation Conference held at Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City, on May 15, 2026.

The event brought together representatives from academia, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and development partners to showcase innovations and evidence-based solutions aimed at improving patient care, strengthening public health systems, and addressing pressing health concerns in communities.

This year’s awardees reflected the diverse efforts being undertaken across Central Visayas to respond to real-world health challenges—from disease prevention and health promotion to healthcare delivery, environmental health, and public health education.

Recognized during the awarding ceremony from NORSU were the following winners:

Joshua Godwyl L. Batoon, a 4th year BS Pharmacy student, won 1st place in the Student Experimental Category for the study entitled, “Stability Tests of Cymbopogon citratus Essential Oil Nanoemulsion-Chitosan Edible Coating in Chanos chanos and Thunnus albacares Fillets.”

Louise Venice Calunsag, a 4th year BSN student, won 2nd place in the Student Non-Experimental Category for the study entitled, “Health Literacy of Caregivers".

Ivan Pagbunocan Lim, a 4th year BSN student, won 2nd place in the 3-Minute Pitch Student Category for the study entitled, “Food Safety Practices among Street Food Vendors in Dumaguete City.”

NORSU College of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences Assistant Dean Analiza Bais and Faculty Research Adviser Stephanie Meghan N. Cristuta also attended the event.

📷 CNPAHS

19/05/2026

Negros Oriental State University President Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi attended a one-day Executive Briefing for SUC Top Management: Internal Control and Internal Audit for SUCs today, May 19, 2026, at the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

The Executive Briefing, with the theme “Strengthening Internal Control: Empowering SUC Leadership Toward Accountability and Governance Excellence,” is organized by Tarlac State University (TSU) and funded by CHED under the Capacity Building Program for Internal Audit Units of State Universities and Colleges (SUC IAUs CapDev 2026).

19/05/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗨) 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 achieved a 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 2026 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 (𝙇.𝙀.𝙋.𝙏.)—𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡, significantly outperforming the 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟲.𝟬𝟯%.

Based on results released by the 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘗𝘙𝘊) on May 12, 2026, other NORSU campuses also demonstrated strong performance in the elementary level: 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟴𝟳.𝟱𝟬%, followed by 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 (𝟴𝟲.𝟴𝟰%), 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 (𝟴𝟯.𝟯𝟯%), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝘀 (𝟳𝟳.𝟳𝟴%).

In addition to the remarkable achievement of 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗘. 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗮, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹, various NORSU campuses posted impressive results among first-time takers. The 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝟵𝟴.𝟮𝟭% passing rate, followed by 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘆 (𝟵𝟱.𝟮𝟰%), 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 (𝟵𝟰.𝟭𝟮%), 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 (𝟵𝟰.𝟬𝟯%), and 𝗦𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻 (𝟴𝟮.𝟯𝟱%)—all surpassing the 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟳𝟯.𝟭𝟬%.

The NORSU community proudly congratulates its newly licensed professional teachers and the College of Teacher Education across all campuses for this outstanding accomplishment.

19/05/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 | The Negros Oriental State University community extend its gratitude to the outgoing Committee Chairperson on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, the Hon. Loren Legarda, for her dedicated service during her tenure.

The university extends its good wishes to her future legislative endeavors and new leadership responsibilities.

19/05/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | The Negros Oriental State University community extends its warmest congratulations to the Hon. Joel Villanueva, the newly appointed Committee Chairperson on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education.

The university looks forward to his visionary leadership and firm commitment to advancing the quality of Philippine education.