Month: November 2023

WVSU’s president graduates from 10-month Global Academic Leadership Program; Team wins Best Capstone Project Award

The president of West Visayas State University (WVSU), Dr. Joselito Villaruz, recently graduated from the landmark Global Academic Leadership Program (GALP) for State Universities and Colleges Presidents and Local Universities and Colleges Presidents (CHED-AIM GALP for SUC and LUC).

The 10-month leadership program under the management of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) culminated with a graduation ceremony on Nov. 29, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the  AIM campus, 123 Paseo de Roxas in Makati City.

WVSU opens the first day of its 3-day Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Training-Workshop in cooperation with the Civil Service Commission. The workshop, attended by vice presidents, deans, directors, and heads of offices from Nov. 28-30, 2023, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City.

Today’s speaker is Mr. Leo Jamorin, Director II of the CSC Aklan Field Office. He will be discussing ‘The Review of SPMS Policies and Guidelines,’ ‘Streamlining the SPMS Process for Organizational Excellence,’ and ‘Bridging the Gap: Crafting Success Indicators to Seamlessly Align IPCR with OPCR Goals.’

The West Visayas State University hosts a transformative Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)  Training on November 28-30, 2023 at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Iloilo City.

This comprehensive program delves deep into the nuances of Republic Act No. 9184 and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (Basic Course), ensuring participants will be well-equipped with the latest insights and updates.

Renowned GPPB Trainers will lead engaging sessions, providing invaluable expertise and updates on critical issuances shaping the procurement landscape. The atmosphere will be charged with a shared commitment to procurement excellence and efficient and effective use of limited resources.

We welcome all participants, speakers at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel for contributing to the success of this event. West Visayas State University remains dedicated to fostering continuous learning and empowering our community with knowledge.

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The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges VI – Extension Managers’ Council (PASUC 6-EMC)  successfully culminated  its 3-day 12th PASUC-VI EMC Regional Symposium and General Assembly last November 17, 2023 with an awarding of winners for paper, poster and video documentary entries. Held at  Diversion 21 Hotel, the theme for this year’s symposium is “SUCs Leading the Way: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures” where it focuses on 3 categories namely: Education and Skill Empowerment; Healthcare and Environmental Stewardship and Innovation in Sustainable Agri-Fishery  and Livelihood.

During the plenary session prior to the cluster presentations, resource speaker Dr. Ruperto S. Dangalang, President Emeritus of Cavite State University and Former Commissioner of CHED shared thought provoking scenarios on the topic “Scanning Horizons: Scoping the Futures of Extension for SUCs. Meanwhile, Ma. Leah L. Letrero, OIC Chief and Economic Development Specialist of NEDA Region 6 presented and discussed the Western Visayas Regional Plan 2023-2028.

Text and photos by John Felip Gerasol

To enhance global ties and foster cultural exchange, three Indonesian students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh (ITS) Nopember, Surabaya, paid a courtesy visit to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas as part of their second-day of itinerary on Nov. 10, 2023.

Mayor Treñas warmly welcomed the three Indonesian scholars, namely: Akbhar Maulana, Valeska Rianto, and Ghifary Muhammad, marking a significant stride in the internationalization efforts of West Visayas State University (WVSU).

Words by John Felip Gerasol

Photos by Joseph Nebres and John Felip Gerasol

West Visayas State University (WVSU) took a stride in fostering global understanding and cultural exchange as it celebrated International Students Day at the WVSU Cultural Center from 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2023.

On its third consecutive year, the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) organized the event at the WVSU Cultural Center, bringing together students, faculty, and guests for a day filled with activities aimed at promoting internationalization and fostering a global mindset among the University’s diverse student body.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Students to Dream More, Learn More, Do More in a Global Mindset,” encapsulates the spirit of the celebration by emphasizing the significance of youth empowerment, expanding students’ knowledge, and promoting collective action.

Text and photos by Hazel P. Villa

Director of WVSU Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications Office

With a prolific portfolio boasting over 350 scientific articles, books, book chapters, and reports, a distinguished global health scientist, renowned for advancing science and research in the developing world, has expressed genuine admiration for the commendable research work conducted at West Visayas State University (WVSU).

Dr. Don Eliseo Prisno made this pronouncement when he spoke at the recent WVSU Workshop on World University Rankings and Research Publication organized by the University Research and Development Center last Nov. 10-11, 2023.

“All data points show that WVSU should be a top university of the country.  I have dissected and identified all the different data points; and they all lead to one conclusion–that all metrics lead to a high university rank,” said Dr. Prisno,  editor-in-chief of Public Health Challenges of Wiley, and deputy editor-in-chief of BMC Global Health Research and Policy, a Quartile 1 journal with an Impact Factor of 8.7.

Dr. Prisno noted the following indicators that he said makes WVSU’s efforts impressive: Webometrics ranks it at number 17 in the country, it has one of the top scientists of the PH based on Scopus, has a substantial number of Scopus papers (and even much higher in number than the top universities of the country), has many AD Scientific Index and Google scholar-listed scientists with several citations, “and so many indicators that the University should be on the same level as the top universities of the Philippines”.

Asked by the workshop participants on how WVSU should capitalize on its strengths, Dr. Prisno said, “The researchers of WVSU should focus on publishing with Scopus journals.  There should be a scale up of these publications.  The University and its researchers should promote its researches through conferences and other presentations.  There should be a substantial increase in research grants.  The students should be encouraged to publish.  And lastly, the university journals need to be strengthened.”

Dr. Prisno, who has a PhD in Global Health from Cardiff University, has supported governments and universities worldwide in enhancing health research capacities during his extensive travels to 150 countries and territories for scientific work and as a frequent international speaker and consultant.

The West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Law’s Vox Populi Debate Team emerged as the champion of the “IP Circle League: The Debate Finals Round” held on November 13, 2023, at the Intellectual Property Office in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Faith Montalban, Hammil Rainard Distor, and Lawrence Frankie Locsin, along with their coach Atty. Federic Loise S. Regencia, represented the university against the debate team from Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc., School of Law in Davao City.

The College of Law Dean, Pauline Grace B. Alfuente, and Associate Dean Ian Thomas M. Besana were also present at the venue to show their support for the team.

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