WVSU

Day: February 3, 2026

  • Tribu Adlaw shines the brightest, edges Tribu Haliya in 2026 Banggianay

    Tribu Adlaw shines the brightest, edges Tribu Haliya in 2026 Banggianay

    Showcasing the depth and reach of student leadership, Tribu Adlaw of the College of Arts and Sciences emerged champion of the 2026 Banggianay after a hard-fought finals against Tribu Haliya of the College of Nursing.

    The two teams debated whether to reverse and set aside the 2023 WVSU Student Court rulingon term limits, with Tribu Adlaw on the affirmative and Tribu Haliya on the negative.

    Opening the debate, necessity speaker Joe Allen Marañon argued that the ruling was erroneous for imposing candidacy restrictions not found in the Student Constitution.

    “The law is permissive, not prohibitive,” Marañon said, stressing that election rules should encourage democratic participation among students.

    Tribu Haliya defended the ruling as a necessary interpretation of a vague constitutional provision, citing its continued application across the past three elections and student administrations.

    Beneficiality speaker Kristine Kaye Serra countered that the ruling limits students’ freedom to choose their leaders and creates gaps in student governance, particularly the second-year leadership gap.

    Practicability speaker EJ Gatila added that the proposal was feasible and well within the Student Court’s power of judicial self-correction.

    In rebuttal, Serra reinforced the team’s main arguments and concluded her speech with, “It is our side that has truly shined the brightest.”

    After deliberation, the adjudicators ruled in favor of Tribu Adlaw, with Angelie Marie Garrido, Non-necessity Speaker of Tribu Haliya, taking both Best Speaker and Best Debater honors in the finals, officially concluding the 2026 Banggianay.

    The following are the individual awards from the semi-finals:

    Match 10 (CAS vs PESCAR)
    Best Speaker – Kristine Kaye Serra, Beneficiality Speaker (CAS)
    Best Debater – Kristine Kaye Serra, Beneficiality Speaker (CAS)

    Match 11 (CON vs COE)
    Best Speaker – Jeff Emmanuel Sambrano, Practicability Speaker (CON)
    Best Debater – Jeff Emmanuel Sambrano, Practicability Speaker (CON)

    Here are the overall standings of the colleges for this year’s Banggianay:

    3rd Runner-up – Tribu Hanan (COE)
    2nd Runner-up – Tribu Dalikmata (COP)
    1st Runner-up – Tribu Haliya (CON)
    Champion – Tribu Adlaw (CAS)

    The team was also backed by researchers Jafra Jul Siruelo, Samantha Lourdes Baniel, and Mag Jey Aribal,whose support proved vital to their success.

    As the event concluded, Serra shared in an interview that the victory was fulfilling and credited the success to the collective effort of the team and their researchers, emphasizing that the achievement would not have been possible without their support.

    #BANAAGsangWEST2026#OneWVSU
    #WVSUTransformingGenerations#WVSUexcels

    2026 University Days Special Coverage by WVSU Student Publications

    Write up by Tracy Anne Freires/The Courier
    Photos by Cassandra Alexa Ciasico/The Courier

  • Quiz Bowl Highlights Academic Excellence During 2026 U-Days

    Quiz Bowl Highlights Academic Excellence During 2026 U-Days

    Seventeen teams composed of four students from different colleges and campuses of West Visayas State University (WVSU) competed in the Quiz Bowl Competition as part of the 2026 University Days (U-Days), held on January 30 at the Research and Extension Building of the College of Law from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    The event opened with remarks from Prof. Obed Joy Gaitan, contest adviser, who encouraged participants to “FEAR—Face everything and rise”. The Quiz Bowl consisted of ten questions per round, namely the Beginner, Intermediate, Difficult, and Advanced round with one point, two points, three points, and five points worth each question respectively.

    The subjects covered were Mathematics, Science, Hiligaynon, Literature, and Social Sciences. Representatives from different departments answered by raising their whiteboards after the timer ended.

    Faculty members who prepared the questions were recognized during the program and were awarded certificates of appreciation for their contributions.

    After the final round, the College of Nursing secured first place, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences in second place and the College of Medicine in third place. The Integrated Laboratory School placed fourth, while Janiuay Campus finished in fifth place.

    #BANAAGsangWEST2026 #OneWVSU
    #WVSUTransformingGenerations #WVSUexcels

    2026 University Days Special Coverage by WVSU Student Publications

    Write up by Tricia Jane A. Santorce & Helen Natalie D. Bolivar/The Blue Quill

    Photos by Ivette D. Clementir/The Blue Quill

  • New Titles, Familiar Triumphs Mark 2026 University Days Broadcast Events

    New Titles, Familiar Triumphs Mark 2026 University Days Broadcast Events

    The 2026 University Days broadcast competitions highlighted both the emergence of new champions and the sustained excellence of established contenders, as colleges vied for top honors in the Newscasting and Radio Drama categories on Day 4, January 30, at the COC Building.

    The events underscored the university’s growing culture of media practice and performance across disciplines.

    In the Newscasting Category, the College of Nursing emerged as champion, marking a breakthrough victory after years of competition. The College of Communication, which entered the contest as back-to-back champion and eyeing a third straight title, placed fifth in this year’s results. Completing the rankings were the College of Education in second place, Lambunao Campus in third, and the College of Arts and Sciences in fourth.

    The College of Nursing’s championship was led by Francis Immanuel Fuentespina, who improved on his second-place finish last year to finally secure the top spot. His return and strong showing contributed to the college’s first-place finish, signaling steady growth and competitiveness in campus broadcast journalism.

    Despite the setback in newscasting, the College of Communication proved its enduring excellence in broadcast arts as it continued to reign supreme in the Radio Drama Competition, clinching its fourth championship title in the annual University Days. The College of Nursing placed second, followed by the College of Arts and Sciences in third, College of PESCAR in fourth, and the College of Agriculture and Forestry in fifth.

    The Radio Drama victory reflects the College of Communication’s continued strength in creative audio production, highlighting its training in storytelling, performance, and technical execution.

    This year’s UDays broadcast competition showcased not only rivalry but also resilience, growth, and excellence among colleges highlighting the breadth of talent and commitment to media practice across the university.

    #BANAAGsangWEST2026#OneWVSU
    #WVSUTransformingGenerations#WVSUexcels

    2026 University Days Special Coverage by WVSU Student Publications

    Write-up by Gierson Bordon/The Mediator
    Photos by Ken Torres and Matthew Immanuel Sayman/The Mediator