TeenDig BulSU

 By: James Rusia How would you feel if you were a straight man, using a public restroom, and then suddenly a man wearing makeup, a long hair wig, and women’s clothing entered? Or vice versa if you’re a woman? Would you feel comfortable? What about that man wearing make-up, is he or she comfortable? In August 13, 2019, Gretchen Diez, a transgender woman, got arrested just for using a woman’s restroom in Cubao Mall, Quezon City. According to Diez, she was prevented by a janitress from using the female's restroom because the janitress insisted that Diez is still a man. "May utin ka pa rin. Tandaan mo yan." the janitress said. (You still have your manhood. Remember that.) In addition, Diez was also dragged to the security room of the mall. She was cuffed, detained, and shamed. Diez was treated like a criminal for simply trying to relieve herself in the restroom. "Sa akin lang po, ‘yung para kang shoplifter na kinakaladkad sa loob ng mall, na nakatingin sa’yo ‘yung mga ta...

 By: Emman Cruz Jr.  Is it acceptable to say something is a “budget meal” if it is not affordable? With the continued increase of prices in basic goods due to inflation, the prices inside the Bulacan State University also feel the same effects, specifically the budget meals. Many students are relying on the budget friendly meal especially if the students budgeted their money.  According to Myla Garados, a 5-year seller of budget meals in BulSU, that their hotdog with rice which included in the budget meal they offered was affected by the price increase, the 45 pesos budget meal is now 50 pesos. She also expected that the price will continue to increase in the next couple of years.  Another of these vendors is Aisa, a recent seller of budget meals on campus, stated that all of their meals are budget friendly, hence it is always sold out by students. She added that they added a little increase to the price of their meals due to the inflation. Despite the price increas...

 By: Kristian Sandig GUINHAWA, MALOLOS — Face Masks are more important than ever during this flu season at Bulacan State University (BulSU) as the university continues to mandate everyone to wear face masks upon entering the campus in line with the increasing cases of flu-like symptoms and illnesses within and outside the university. In light of the increasing instances of COVID-19 and infectious illnesses across the country, Bulacan State University's Office of Student Affairs issued a memorandum on November 27, mandating the use of face masks within the university premises. The measure outlined in Memorandum No. 2023-1108 is regarded as a precautionary step in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Health. Concerns were also raised about the potential for an increase in illnesses within BulSU amid the ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases that affected even the president of the country Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The university's main infirmary reported a noticeable surge in ...

Breaking the silence: Sen. Risa Hontiveros vigorously tackles VAW to BulSUans By: James Rusia Bulacan State University welcomed Hon. Risa Hontiveros for an 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children, as it is known as one of the most pervasive social problems in our country. According to the 2017 National Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, one out of four Filipinos ranging in age from 25 to 49 years old has experienced physical, emotional, and sexual violence from their husband or partner. In line with this, Sen. Risa enlightened the BulSUans about the laws she had passed to end the violence against women, such as RA 11313, or the Safe Space Act, also known as the Bawal Bastos Law, which covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment in public areas, privately owned spaces open to the public, and public utility vehicles. Sen. Risa also took pride as she discussed how they abolished the recent Socorro cult headed by Senior...

𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐑𝐖 2023 𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔𝐚𝐧 By: James Rusia Bitbit ang kani-kanilang agaw-atensyon na plakards, isinagawa ngayong araw, Nobyembre 17, ang opening salvo ng Students' Rights and Welfare (SRW) Month. Naganap ito sa pamamagitan ng isang parada ng organisadong kilos-protesta ng iba't ibang kolehiyo at satellite campuses ng Bulacan State University upang bigyan- boses ang kanilang mga hinaing at karapatan. Ang taunang Students' Rights and Welfare (SRW) Month ay ipinagdiriwang bilang pagbibigay diin at daan sa malayang pagpapahayag ng mga BulSUan sa kanilang mga hinaing, ipinaglalaban, at karapatan bilang mga iskolar ng bayan. Ilan sa mga hinaing ng BulSUans ay Gender Equality, Mental Health Awareness, Education Crisis, at Malayang Pamamahayag. Ang SRW 2023 ay may temang "Umalpas: Umahon Mula sa Kahirapan at Karahasan, Lumaban Para sa Kalayaan" na may layuning makalaya sa bul...

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐒𝐔'𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 2023 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥! By: Kristian Sandig GUINHAWA, CITY OF MALOLOS — The Bulacan State University ( BulSU ) Office of Student Organization s and Activities ( OSOA ) is anticipating to present the long-awaited university -wide event of the month: BALANGAYAN SA UNIBERSIDAD 2023. This year's theme, "PAMANA: Pagla layag sa Pinapandayang Sumisibol," aims to celebrate our university 's student leaders. The " Balangayan sa Unibersidad " is a renowned event within BulSU , highlighting the excellence and achievements of the university' s student leaders. This annual occasion includes the presentation of prestigious accolades and serves as a formal platform for acknowledging all student organization s affiliated within the university . Mark Your Calendars This four-day surge promises a series of various fun activities for the student community. Daring participants from the Main Cam...