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19/05/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄

Get ready to witness the vibrant spirit, energy, and unity of the College of Engineering and Geosciences as we officially kick off the celebration of Hinang Days 2026! 🥁

📍 Parade Route: Around the CSU Main Campus, from Hinang Hall to HERO Learning Commons
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🎺 with the CSU Drum and Lyre Corps

Let’s make this celebration memorable and show the true Hinang spirit!

This event would not be possible without the invaluable support of our sponsors and partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and commitment to empowering student researchers, fostering innovation, and advancing excellence in engineering and geosciences.

See you tomorrow!







Mapped by:
Sophia Therese Flores
CSU YouthMappers

𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄

Get ready to witness the vibrant spirit, energy, and unity of the College of Engineering and Geosciences as we officially kick off the celebration of Hinang Days 2026! 🥁

📍 Parade Route: Around the CSU Main Campus, from Hinang Hall to HERO Learning Commons
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🎺 with the CSU Drum and Lyre Corps

Let’s make this celebration memorable and show the true Hinang spirit!

This event would not be possible without the invaluable support of our sponsors and partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and commitment to empowering student researchers, fostering innovation, and advancing excellence in engineering and geosciences.

Diamond Sponsor:
Megareview and Tutorial Center

Gold Sponsor:
Filminera Resources Corporation

Silver Sponsor:
Apex Mining Co., Inc.

Bronze Sponsors:
LAV CONSTRUCTION
Jul'z Gold Ore Mining
Manila Mining Corporation
Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. - Region XIII
Philippine Society of Mines Alumni and Students Organization, Inc.

Minor Sponsors:
MORPH ECE Review Center - Cebu
Phil Alstron Mining Corp.
Taganito Mining Corp. - TMC
GraZzia's Food Services (GraZzia Mckin'z-Gimeno
Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines - Caraga Chapter

See you tomorrow!

18/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 #𝟱: 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗜𝗦, 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

This map feature highlights key findings from an interdisciplinary assessment of the Sambunotan Watershed in the Dinagat Islands, aimed at strengthening sustainable water resource governance through integrated spatial and environmental analysis.

The Sambunotan Watershed serves as a critical source of domestic water supply for multiple barangays, while also supporting agriculture and local biodiversity. Increasing pressures from deforestation, mining activities, and land-use change heighten the need for a detailed understanding of watershed behavior, water availability, and environmental vulnerability.

Using GIS and a 5-meter spatial resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM), the researchers refined the watershed boundary and confirmed that the Sambunotan River is not the primary tributary within the basin. Hydrological modeling estimated an annual baseflow of 71.6 million cubic meters, with the majority generated during the wet season, emphasizing the importance of seasonal water management. Geological mapping identified lithologic units and areas susceptible to degradation, while water quality analysis revealed a strong relationship between forest cover and healthier water parameters. Zones composed of clastic sediments and limestone were identified as potential aquifers due to favorable porosity characteristics.

By integrating spatial, hydrological, geological, and water quality datasets, the study provides a holistic view of water movement, storage, and quality within the Sambunotan Watershed. The findings support watershed conservation, guide groundwater exploration, and contribute directly to long-term sustainable water supply planning in the Dinagat Islands.

Reference:
Makinano-Santillan, M., Gagula, A., Varela, R., & Santillan, J. (2024). Envisioning a Sustainable Water Resource Governance in the Sambunotan Watershed: Integrating GIS, Hydrology, Geology, and Water Quality Insights. Journal of Ecosystem Science and Eco-Governance, 6(2), 34–46. https://doi.org/10.54610/jeseg.v6i2.119



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18/05/2026

13/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗵!🎉💙

Your dedication as our Overall Finance Head truly keeps everything running smoothly, and we appreciate all the effort and responsibility you carry for the team. Thank you for always being dependable, hardworking, and calm even during the most stressful moments. 💸✨

May this year bring you endless opportunities, genuine happiness, good health, and well-deserved victories in life. Wishing you a celebration as amazing as you are. Enjoy your special day, Ralph! 🥳🎂





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25/04/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 #𝟰: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮 (𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮) 𝗬𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

This map feature presents key findings on the relationship between soil moisture conditions and Cavendish banana yield within a 236-hectare plantation in Barangay Soriano, Cabadbaran City.

Results show that bananas grow best when soil moisture levels fall between 46% and 82% (SMI = 0.46-0.82). This range represents balanced moisture—not too dry and not too wet. Areas within this range produced the highest yields.

When soil moisture was too low, plants experienced drought stress, leading to weaker growth and reduced production. When soil moisture was too high, excess water created stress conditions that can damage roots and lower yield. In short, both very dry and very wet conditions negatively affected banana production.

Yield maps confirmed this pattern. High-yield areas (more than 2,000 metric tons) were mostly located in zones with balanced moisture. Lower yields were found in areas experiencing moisture extremes.

Statistical analysis showed a strong relationship between soil moisture and yield, with 79.76% of yield variation explained by soil moisture conditions (R² = 0.7976). The highest yield was observed at an SMI value of about 0.52, which represents the optimal moisture level.

These findings emphasize the critical role of soil moisture management in sustaining Cavendish banana productivity. The results provide a data-driven basis for precision irrigation, stress mitigation, and yield optimization strategies in moisture-sensitive crops.

Reference:
Cagalawan, J. R. S., Cubio, L. L., and Cauba Jr., A. G.: Exploring Soil Moisture Index to Analyze Cavendish Banana (Musa Acuminata) Yield and Stress Pattern in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines, ISPRS Ann. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., X-5/W4-2025, 113–118, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-X-5-W4-2025-113-2026, 2026. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.








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25/04/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝘄𝗲𝗻! 🥳💙

Today is all about celebrating you—the joy, kindness, and light you bring to everyone around you. You make things brighter just by being yourself. ✨

May your day be filled with love, laughter, and the kind of happiness you truly deserve. Here’s to more memories, more wins, and more reasons to smile this year! 🎂🎈





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17/04/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝟭𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

From the classroom to the community, the BS Geodetic Engineering students of 𝗚𝗘𝟭𝟮𝟰 (𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀) have successfully transformed technical coursework into meaningful local action.

These maps represent the culmination of last semester’s efforts. More than just academic requirements, these community maps were formally 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 to various barangays to serve as practical tools for local governance. These outputs are designed to enhance disaster preparedness and support informed decision-making for community planning.

This initiative embodies the core mission of a student mapper: it isn’t just about mastering GIS tools and spatial analysis—it’s about applying geospatial knowledge to create a real-world impact that extends far beyond the university walls.






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04/04/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮! 🎉

Whether performing on stage or computing with precision, you never fail to impress us with your dedication and versatility. Your passion, hard work, and commitment truly inspire everyone around you.

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and well-deserved celebration. Wishing you continued success, growth, and happiness in everything you do.

Enjoy your special day! 🥳🩵





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25/03/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘂𝗽, 𝗖𝗦𝗨𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Experience the wonders of the universe with our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗚 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 happening this 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 & 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱! From the glowing moon to the sparkling stars, get a closer glimpse of the night sky like never before.

Don’t miss this chance to explore beyond—see you under the stars! 🌟




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24/03/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.

Words carry both beauty and intelligence, emanating from a heart rich in wit and talent. Diamonds may shine brightly, but true genius outshines even the deepest shadows.

𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘘&𝘈 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴, 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 | 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠-𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠




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24/03/2026

𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁!

Let’s fill the streets with color, creativity, and unstoppable spirit as we joyfully welcome 𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠




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