Day: August 29, 2024

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ILLO Director teams up with PHEIs for PAEF comprehensive IZN training

Out of 271 applicants, the Director of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) International and Local Linkages Office, Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka was chosen to be one of the 30 international relations officers in the Philippines to be trained in the US-PH Global Partnership Workshop on August 28-29, 2024 at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas in Pasig City, Metro Manila.

 

Anchored on the theme, “Advancing Internationalization and Continuing Engagements Between the US and Philippine Higher Education Institutions”. The said workshop is centered in strengthening internationalization engagements between and among Philippine Higher Education Institutions in the country and the United States.

 

The workshop was organized by the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Fulbright Commission in the Philippines) in collaboration with the US Department of State’s USA Study Abroad and the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

 

Attended by educators, policymakers, prominent individuals from the government and private sectors. This workshop provided the representatives an understanding of how Philippine higher education institutions can strategize their capacity in developing international education and exchange initiatives, and how both sectors can make full use of internationalization resources for both the US and Filipino students and scholars.

 

Prof. Edel’s participation to the workshop is a testament to the university’s development trajectory in positioning WVSU as a premier university in the region and in the country.

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BayanAnihan Summit 2024 Visayas leg kicks off at WVSU

The BayanAnihan Summit Visayas leg kicked off today at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City, with the theme “Building a Culture of Productivity.”
 
The opening program was held at the WVSU Cultural Center, followed by insightful plenary sessions facilitated by various partners and organizations from the fisheries sector.
 
Throughout the afternoon, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions with industry leaders are scheduled to take place, alongside competitions, networking activities, and an all-day countryside fair.
 
Aside from stalls for meals and snacks, planting materials, breeding stocks, and souvenir items, the event sponsors and partners also prepared information materials, games, prizes, and growth opportunities for guests who stopped by their booths.
 
The countryside fair aims to showcase and promote local food products and agriculture merchandise, and to encourage public and private partnerships in supporting and investing in young agri-leaders.
 
Running from August 29 to 31, 2024, the summit aims to provide young fishers, farmers, and foresters opportunities to connect with agriculture industries, invest in training, and share knowledge to help them implement entrepreneurial strategies in their communities.
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Dr. Villaruz welcomes BayanAnihan Summit 2024 Visayas leg

Dr. Joselito Villaruz warmly welcomes guests, partners, and delegates to the three-day BayANIhan Summit Visayas Leg, hosted by West Visayas State University (WVSU).
 
The BayANIhan Summit is a nationwide event that aims to uplift and celebrate the contributions of young fishers, foresters, and farmers. The term ‘BayANIhan’ is derived from the root words ‘bayan’ (country), ‘bayani’ (hero), ‘ani’ (harvest), and ‘bayanihan’ (solidarity with others), reflecting the spirit of unity and cooperation among our nation’s agricultural leaders.
 
WVSU is proud to host this event and is committed to supporting programs that benefit the agriculture sector. As a leading institution in agricultural education and research, WVSU recognizes the importance of promoting the success of young farmers, fishers, and foresters, and hopes to inspire and empower them to contribute to the country’s agricultural development.
 
The summit runs from August 29 to 31, 2024.
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WVSU CAF, Villaruz welcome guests from Kasetsart Univ, Thailand

Dr. Joselito Villaruz welcomed Dr. Donludee Jaisut, a visiting professor from Kasetsart University, Thailand, on the second day of the 1st ASEAN Agriculture and Forestry Summit at West Visayas State University College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU CAF), Lambunao, Iloilo last August 27, 2024.
 
Dr. Jaisut will spend time at WVSU CAF’s production hub and wildlife conservatory, learning about the university’s research and conservation efforts.
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ILLO Director selected to join US-PH Global Partnership Workshop

Fullbright Philippines selected Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of the WVSU International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) as one of the 30 International Affairs Officers (IROs) in the country to be trained at the US-PH Global Partnership Workshop: Advancing Internationalization and Continuing Engagements between the US and the Philippine Higher Education Institutions set to happen on August 28-29, 2024 at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas in Pasig City, Metro Manila.

 

The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Fulbright Commission in the Philippines) is organizing this workshop in collaboration with the US Department of State’s USA Study Abroad and the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

 

The aim of this workshop is to improve the capacity of Philippine Higher Education Institutions in developing two-way academic exchanges and study abroad planning while advancing institutional long-term partnerships with US universities and colleges. Also, to provide advanced knowledge and skills on internationalization, building connections and partnerships with the US institutions for higher education.

 

This demonstrates WVSU ILLO’s dedication to connecting institutions, forging bilateral academic alliances and cooperation, and strengthening global linkages.