Month: September 2024

Representatives from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) paid a courtesy call to West Visayas State University on September 30, 2024 to discuss plans for a possible partnership, which include improving vaccine clinical research.

The visiting delegation was led by Dr. Muchanga Sifa, Regional Manager, National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) accompanied by Dr. Maria Ruriko Umano.

Dr. Joselito Villaruz, President, WVSU welcomed the NCGM visitors, and thanked them for considering WVSU as a partner in the pursuit of improving vaccines and other forms and processes of clinical research.

Dr. Villaruz delivered a speech, highlighting WVSU’s continuous efforts and achievements in establishing itself as a world-class medical institution. He noted substantial potential for cooperation between the two entities in medical technology innovation, clinical practices, and talent development, emphasizing that strengthened collaboration would significantly propel mutual progress.

In addition, developing and actively participating in the Academic Research Organization (ARO) Alliance for ASEAN & East Asia (ARISE) highlighted on the meeting to increase networking in the field of clinical research.

Also, present during the meeting were Dr. Celina Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences; Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, VP for Research, Innovation and Extension; Dr. Victor A. Amantillo, JR., Dean, College of Medicine (COM); DR. Dave Endel R. Gelito III, Medical Center Chief II; DR. Stephen Sabinay, Head, Center for Biotechnology & Biomedical Research; Dr. Ryan Michael Oducado, Director, University Research & Development Center, and faculties from College of Medicine.

This visit marked a pivotal moment for potential collaborations between WVSU and NCGM setting the stage for future advancements in international medical practices and mutual learning.

In a bid to equip students with future-ready skills, West Visayas State University (WVSU) International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) organized a virtual training workshop on Negotiation Skills and Techniques for DagYoung Student Ambassadors on September 22, 2024.

Professor Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director, WVSU International and Local Linkages Office welcomed the participating DagYoung student ambassadors from different colleges and campuses.

In her opening remarks, Prof. Edel emphasized that getting the basic framework of negotiating gives something to work within the future.

With Mr. Kenneth Lerona, Founder, Cornelius Magnate Engagement and Consulting, as the resource speaker, the workshop covered a range of topics that are essential to become an effective negotiator through a problem-solving mindset, strategic communication, maximize value in negotiations by leading through strategy and integrating creativity and effective communication techniques.

He also led exercises which compelled the participants to utilize the negotiation skills attained during the virtual workshop.

After the discussion, a forum session took place and many participants posed questions as well as comments to the speaker.

This workshop is just one of the many activities underway that aim to increase the DagYoung student ambassadors’ productivity and planning tool to conduct a wider range of complex negotiation with confidence.

West Visayas State University-International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) embarks on lecture series and networking among around 7,300 delegates from all over the world during the European Association for International Education (EAIE) held in France this September 2024.

WVSU’s participation in one of the biggest conferences in the world is thru ILLO Director Prof Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka’s selection as one among the 9 internationalization officers/leaders sponsored by the French Embassy in Manila and Micronesia.  Prof. Edel underwent training in May of this year to capacitate the higher education institution with regards to the French education landscape and trends, culture and student mobility.

EAIE is “a non-profit, member-led organisation serving individuals actively involved in the Internationalization of their institutions”.

“It is an opportunity for us to let WVSU be known especially to the European community. It was an honor for me to pitch Iloilo City, WVSU, and the entire Philippine higher education  in a platform where you can talk face-to-face with people who understand your work well in terms of internationalization, which pushes for not only voicing out what one desires but for the value of listening, seeing the world through other people’s perspectives, therefore, creating more openness, inclusivity, and a sense of understanding that life does not revolve around us in a box we put ourselves in,” Prof Edel said.

In a move to gain insights and learn from best practices, Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) embarked on a benchmarking visit at West Visayas State University (WVSU) on September 12-13, 2024. The primary objective of this activity was to provide CNSC with comprehensive insights into WVSU’s management practices, research, internationalization, medicine program and strategic approaches.

Joining the discussion were the representatives from CNSC, spearheaded by Dr. Marlo De la Cruz, President, CNSC; Dr. Arden Peejay Ezaki, Campus Director; Dr. Rosalie Almadrones, Vice President for Research and Extension; Mr. Noel Cornel Alegre, International Relations Office Head.

CNSC officials discussed with Dr. Victor Amantillo, Dean College of Medicine (COM); Dr. Elizabeth Magallanes, Director of Quality Assurance; Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, VP for Research, Innovation and Extension; Ms. Alisa Locsin, ILLO staff and Mr. Nelson Tajanlangit, ILLO staff. Highlights of the meeting include:  internationalization, planning and development, research, quality assurance, and possible partnerships in academic programs.

Knowledge and information gained during the meeting significantly contribute to the prospective plans, engagement and collaboration between the two institutions.