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ADSSU - Haynayanista (Society of Biology Students) is a non-sectarian, non-profit and non-political academic organization that aims to promote camaraderie and good will among its members, thus, fostering cooperation and readiness to serve. ASSCAT-Haynayanista is designed to disseminate the concerns and needs of Biology major undergraduate students to the department administration, to facilitate in

terdisciplinary exchanges, promote life and natural resources protection and conservation through ecological, medical and environmental activities, expose its members to scientific achievements within the school and the community, discover and use the members scientific potentials through research and scientific discoveries. Further, this organization aims to liaise with other student government associations, to stimulate interest among the ASSCAT community in all aspects of the pure and applied Biology and its modern way, and to represent the whole Biology program in external and internal activities.

13/04/2026

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙨: 𝘼 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙀𝙧𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Innovation met intuition in the heart of Butuan City as researchers, tech enthusiasts, and conservationists gathered at Father Saturnino Urios University for the Philippine Biodiversity Data Congress. Under the theme “Field-to-Cloud: The Future of Open Access Conservation,” the event—spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)—served as a high-tech bridge between the raw beauty of our natural ecosystems and the precision of modern digital tools.

The halls were filled with a shared vision: making vital ecological data accessible, transparent, and actionable. Leading the charge were global and local luminaries who proved that science is most powerful when it is shared:

• 𝘿𝙧. 𝙍𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙈. 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 – 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧 & 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚, 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙨
• 𝘿𝙧. 𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙅. 𝙄𝙧𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠 – 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧, 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩; 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 & 𝘾𝙤-𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧, 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩
• 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙍𝙤𝙮 𝙈 𝘿𝙪𝙮𝙖 – 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧, 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮, 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙣
• 𝘿𝙧. 𝙅𝙖𝙮𝙯𝙤𝙣 𝘾. 𝙄𝙗𝙖ñ𝙚𝙯 – 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
• 𝘿𝙞𝙧. 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙅. 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 – 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙄𝙣𝙘.

The congress wasn’t just about lectures; it was also about immersing guests in the practical realities of modern conservation. ADSSU Haynayanistas Keneth Burdeos (BS BIO 4A), Lloyd O. Tarnate (BS BIO 2A), and Maiah Lhiegm E. Maquilan (BS BIO 1A) and their adviser, Sir John Paul A. Camino participated in Field Experiential Learning simulation, testing their skills across seven interactive stations dedicated to the nuances of biodiversity documentation and Digital Imaging Workshop where the power of photogrammetry and 3D modeling was showcased. By teaching participants how to transform physical specimens into precise digital replicas, these sessions proved that the future of conservation lies in the seamless transition from the forest floor to the digital screen.

Technology is not a replacement for nature; it is the ultimate megaphone for its preservation. By migrating the secrets of our forests into the “Cloud,” we ensure that the fight for Philippine biodiversity is no longer a localized effort, but a global movement. When data becomes open access, the future of our planet becomes everyone’s business.

07/04/2026

🌿 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚, 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 🌿

A group of young advocates recently made their way to Butuan City last March 23–26, 2026 for a 4-day Youth Leadership Training on Biodiversity and Wetland Conservation and Restoration with Nursery Establishment Training and Field Demonstration, organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) — a regional body driven by one clear goal: to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage biodiversity across Southeast Asia and beyond, forging connections with governments, international organizations, and communities to protect our natural heritage for every generation that follows.

Among those who answered that call were two of our very own Haynayanistas — Zian G. Abaluyan (BS Biology-2A) and Mary Grace S. Ranido (BS Biology-3A), who participated as representatives of the ADSSU-Haynayanista. Over four days, they engaged in meaningful discussions on biodiversity and wetland conservation, bonded through team-building activities, and gained irreplaceable insight from local indigenous communities near the Agusan Marsh — people whose lives and traditions are deeply tied to the land they have long protected.

And on the final day, they got their hands in the soil — practicing nursery establishment techniques from wildling transplantation, seed germination, to stem cutting propagation, alongside proper soil preparation and understanding the right post-planting environment every seedling needs to survive and flourish in the days that follow.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 — 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙥, 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨. 🌱💚

06/04/2026

𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: 𝘼𝘿𝙎𝙎𝙐-𝙃𝙖𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙞𝙣 1𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚

Challenging traditional narratives through scientific and social inquiry, four student-researchers from the Agusan del Sur State University (ADSSU), Department of Biology, showcased their academic prowess during the 1st Caraga Regional Research Conference on Gender and Human Rights Studies. Held at Caraga State University (CSU) in Butuan City last March 25, 2026, the event centered on the theme, "𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚: 𝙐𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣." The conference served as a critical platform for emerging scholars to intersect their technical expertise with pressing societal issues.

Representing the College of Arts and Sciences, student-researchers Mr. Lloyd O. Tarnate, a 2nd year student, alongside 1st years: Ms. Aika Paula P. Condeza, Ms. Maiah Lhiegm E. Maquilan, and Ms. Xyz Julie L. Suerte headlined the presentation of their studies, guided by their advisers, Mr. John Paul Camino and Mrs. Debbie Gail Mangadlao.

Below are the research outputs headlined during the conference:

•𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙟𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙙 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 – “𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖”

•𝘽𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙞𝙠𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙯𝙖 – “𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨: 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙧”

•𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙤𝙩, 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙤, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙖𝙝 𝙇𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣 – “𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝: 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙧”

•𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙓𝙮𝙯 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙚 – “𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨: 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙, 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙧”

Their participation underscored the vital role of the youth in dissecting the nuanced layers of human rights within the Caraga region.

Collaborative efforts between the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Office, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) for Freedom, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) made this inaugural gathering possible. By bridging the gap between statutory bodies and academic institutions, these organizations fostered an environment where research becomes a tool for policy advocacy. Each entity emphasized the necessity of evidence-based approaches in addressing gender-based violence and systemic inequalities.

Discussion panels throughout the day emphasized that "uncovering truths" requires more than just surface-level observation. Participants engaged in rigorous debates regarding the protection of marginalized sectors and the implementation of human rights standards in local communities.

Meanwhile, CHR-Caraga Regional Office representatives urged the student-researchers to pursue knowledge dedicated to public interest. Vital resources and intellectual frameworks from FNF and CHED ensured the conference maintained international academic standards. Such cooperation reflects a growing commitment to human rights education across diverse disciplines in Mindanao.

Furthermore, the atmosphere at CSU intensified as attendees explored research that integrated data-driven conclusions with the human element of regional struggles. Transitioning from theoretical frameworks to practical applications, these presentations demonstrated how academic research directly informs the work of human rights defenders while maintaining strict methodological integrity. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the Department of Biology as it expands its influence into the realm of human advocacy.

Moreover, the organizers expressed hope that this regional conference would become an annual tradition for aspiring Caraga scholars. By empowering students to look "beyond the surface," the CHR, FNF, and CHED have ignited a flame of critical inquiry that will likely burn for years to come.

𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨.

01/04/2026

🌿 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2026 🌿

Medicinal and aromatic plants are more than just nature’s gifts—they are our healers, heritage, and hope for sustainable livelihoods.

This year’s theme, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods, reminds us that every leaf we protect is a future we sustain.

Watch our short clips and join us in raising awareness—because conservation starts with us.

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11/03/2026

𝘼 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙏–𝙃𝙖𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖! 🎉

During the Awarding of Registered Student Organizations, our organization was honored as the Best Example of Teamwork and Collaboration and Outstanding Socio-Civic Organization. These recognitions reflect the unity, dedication, and commitment of every Haynayanista in promoting service, leadership, and community engagement.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our adviser, Sir John Paul Camino, for being recognized as the Outstanding Organization Adviser of the Year. Your guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support continue to inspire us to strive for excellence.

This achievement is a testament to what we can accomplish together as one Haynayanista family. May we continue to serve, lead, and make a difference in our community. Padayon, Haynayanista! 🌿🏆

04/03/2026

𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 — 𝙈𝙨. 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙏 2026

On February 27, 2026, the stage of Miss ASSCAT became more than a platform for pageantry — it became a celebration of strength, intellect, and empowered womanhood. The evening honored women whose discipline, dedication, and determination embody what it truly means to lead with purpose.

𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙮 𝙊𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚 (3rd Year BS Biology major in Medical Biology student) — 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙏 2026 — rose to the crown with elegance and quiet strength. Her journey was shaped by perseverance, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Beyond the sash and title, she represents service, authenticity, and the courage to inspire others not only through words, but through meaningful action.

Standing with equal pride and grace, 𝙄𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤 (1st year BS Biology student ) — 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙏 4𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙥 — exemplified resilience and heart. Her presence on stage reflected confidence built through hard work and a passion for growth. She reminded everyone that success is not defined solely by titles, but by character, courage, and the willingness to rise.

As we celebrate 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝, their stories stand as a powerful reminder: a crown is not merely worn — it is carried with responsibility, vision, and purpose. Empowered women empower others, and when women rise, they bring communities with them.

May their journeys continue to inspire every young woman to dream without limits, lead with compassion, and shine unapologetically in her own light.

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02/03/2026

𝘽𝙞𝙤 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨: 𝙃𝙖𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 31𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙜𝙨𝙤

The ASSCAT Haynayanista: Society of Biology Students proudly took part in the 31st Paghimugso: ASSCAT Charter Day Celebration through dynamic and purpose-driven activities that brought together service, creativity, and community spirit.

Our booth became a hub of excitement as we offered sumptuous and affordable foods, conducted blood typing, showcased trendy ukay-ukay finds, created vibrant face painting designs, and sold handcrafted clay chains. Each activity reflected the passion and dedication of our Biology students to extend learning beyond the classroom and into meaningful engagement.

These initiatives served as our Income Generating Project to support the organization’s advocacies, academic activities, and future programs aligned with our mission of promoting biological awareness, leadership, and community involvement.

To everyone who supported and participated, thank you for making our Charter Day celebration impactful and memorable. Your support empowers the Haynayanistas to continue serving with purpose and excellence.

19/02/2026

Yesterday, February 19, 2026, 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 was successfully held at the 𝙄𝘾𝙏 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 (𝘼𝙎𝙎𝘾𝘼𝙏) as part of the #𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. The event aimed to celebrate and strengthen awareness of the vital role of wetlands in sustaining life, biodiversity, and environmental balance.

The academic forum was graced by two esteemed speakers, 𝙈𝙧. 𝙍𝙚𝙤 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖 of the Protected Area Management Office–Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary and𝙈𝙨. 𝙅𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘼. 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚, Project Management Officer specializing in migratory avifauna diversity and biodiversity assessment. Through their insightful presentations, they highlighted the strong connection between science, policy, and community action in protecting and managing wetlands, particularly the Agusan Marsh.

The activity was attended primarily by 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, who actively participated in the discussions and learning sessions. Their enthusiasm and curiosity were evident during the open forum, where they raised questions, and expressed their commitment to environmental conservation.

The event became a celebration of knowledge, responsibility, and environmental stewardship. It strengthened the connection between education and real-world environmental action, inspiring students to take part in protecting natural resources.

18/02/2026

𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬

Last February 3, 2026, ten (10) BS Biology students participated in the Peatwalk held at the San Teodoro Peatland in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. The activity was organized by the DENR - Protected Area Management Office of the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary to strengthen awareness and appreciation of our country’s vital wetland ecosystems.

Peatland researcher For. Joel B. Orella from the DENR - Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau shared ERDB’s research initiatives on wetlands and provided a hands-on demonstration of peat soil testing, giving students practical insights into peatland characteristics and scientific monitoring methods.

Dr. Grace Nono of the Tao Foundation for Culture and the Arts also shared how she actively protects and nurtures the peatland within the vicinity of her property, emphasizing personal responsibility and community stewardship in environmental conservation.

Moreover, Datu Remy Reyes from Sitio Panlabuhan, Loreto, Agusan del Sur highlighted the vital role of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in safeguarding wetlands. He emphasized that peatlands are not only ecological treasures but also part of ancestral domains, where traditional knowledge and cultural practices guide sustainable use and protection of natural resources. His message reinforced the importance of respecting Indigenous leadership and integrating traditional ecological knowledge in conservation efforts.

The Peatwalk served as a meaningful field-learning experience, deepening students’ understanding of peatland ecology while underscoring the shared responsibility of scientists, communities, and Indigenous Peoples in protecting the Agusan Marsh.

17/02/2026

“𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙒𝙚𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚”

𝘐𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 2026 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘞𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Join us in an engaging and meaningful discussion on how science, policy, and action come together to protect and sustain our wetlands for future generations.

📅 Date: February 18, 2026
📍 Venue: ICT Hall
📣 Series: Lecture Series

This forum highlights the importance of wetlands in biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihood. Let’s learn, share ideas, and take part in building a greener and more sustainable future.

30/01/2026

“𝘽𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙, 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮: 𝘼 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨”

A 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 was held at the 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤-𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 (𝘼𝙑𝘾) as part of the institution’s activities in support of health education and the observance of 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮. The event, which took place yesterday, 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 29, 2026, was attended by students from different programs — Biology, Environmental Science, Applied Mathematics, and Education Secondary Major in Science—emphasizing the role of the youth in promoting disease awareness and prevention.

The symposium was led by 𝙈𝙧. 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡 𝘼. 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙤, who provided an in-depth discussion on schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease that continues to affect vulnerable communities. The lecture covered key topics including the 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 and 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚, 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Students actively engaged—asking questions, sharing insights, and participating in discussions that emphasized evidence-based health education. The event served as a platform for fostering awareness, responsibility, and advocacy among the youth, reinforcing the message that informed students can become agents of positive change in public health.

17/01/2026

𝘽𝙎‑𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 4𝙩𝙝 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 brought Behavioural Ecology to life during an off‑campus activity at the Watershed, Barangay Imelda, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur on November 22-23, 2025. Guided by Instructor 𝙅𝙪𝙯𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙡 𝙑. 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤, the cohort conducted systematic observations of different organisms and joined tree monitoring efforts with the trees planted by ASSCAT‑Alumni. This hands‑on fieldwork strengthened students’ observational skills, deepened their understanding of animal behavior in natural habitats, and reinforced our shared commitment to conservation and community partnership.

Thank you to everyone who supported and participated—your dedication makes learning meaningful.
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