Edenia Mae B. Verunque, a third year student from the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAComm), brought honor and pride to Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) after winning second place in the regional category of the COMMunity Campus Caravan Spoken Word Poetry Contest, October 25.

The competition, which was held at the Heritage Hotel, Pasay, Manila, is a national event sponsored by the Presidential Communications Office. It featured various forms of literary and visual arts, which included Spoken Word Poetry, Painting, and Songwriting, attracting participation from universities across the country.

Further, Ms. Verunque was handed down gift cheques worth 75,000 pesos, alongside a plaque and certificate of achievement as recognition for her remarkable victory.

In his message, BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. emphasized the university’s commitment to equipping students with the right skills and talents to succeed.

“BiPSU is committed to continually equipping our students with the skills and talents they need to excel, not only academically but also in various competitions such as this,” Dr. Cañezo said.

In an interview, Dr. John Cavin M. Sabonsolin, chairperson of BAComm, expressed pride in Ms. Verunque's recent accomplishment, highlighting it as a notable achievement for the department.

“What Edenia achieved is another achievement for the department to be proud of,” Dr. Sabonsolin stated. “It adds to the testament that Communication students can compete in different competitions as what manifested before.”

“The achievement of our students is also our achievement, as well,” he added. 

Furthermore, Ms. Verunque was accompanied by Ms. Beth Aura S. Napala, an instructor from the Department of Communication, and her parent, Ms. Alicia B. Verunque.

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