WVSU

Day: March 19, 2026

  • WVSU pinalalakas ang paggamit ng Filipino sa opisyal na korespondensiya sa panlalawigang seminar

    WVSU pinalalakas ang paggamit ng Filipino sa opisyal na korespondensiya sa panlalawigang seminar

    Pinangunahan ng West Visayas State University (WVSU) Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, katuwang ang Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, ang Panlalawigang Seminar sa Korespondensiya Opisyal 2026 na isinasagawa ngayong Marso 19–20, 2026 sa WVSU Center for Teaching Excellence.

    Ang unang araw ng seminar ay dinaluhan ng mga kalahok mula sa iba’t ibang institusyon sa sektor ng edukasyon at serbisyong pampubliko, na naglalayong paigtingin ang paggamit ng Filipino sa opisyal na komunikasyon.

    Gamit ang temang “Palihan at Pagsasanaysay sa Korespondensiya Opisyal,” layunin ng seminar na palakasin ang paggamit ng Filipino sa akademya at sektor publiko, alinsunod sa Executive Order Blg. 335 na naghihikayat ng paggamit ng Filipino sa mga opisyal na korespondensiya at transaksiyon ng pamahalaan.

    Binuksan ang aktibidad sa pagkilala sa mga kalahok mula sa iba’t ibang institusyon at eksternal na kampus. Ipinakilala ni Dr. Salvador P. Bacio, direktor ng WVSU Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, ang mga kalahok at mga imbitadong panauhin mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), at binigyang-diin ang kanilang ambag sa pagsusulong ng wikang Filipino.

    Kabilang sa mga nagbahagi ng talakayan ang mga kinatawan mula sa Sentro ng Wika at Kultura na si Alain Ruzz D. Gimzo ng Komisyong Hiligaynon; at Dr. Jose Elvie G. Duclay, tagapamahala ng SWK-Visayas, at kinatawan ng Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino na sina Atty. Marites Barrios-Taran, tagapangulo; at Dr. Carmelita C. Abduhraman, full-time komisyoner. 

    Layunin ng seminar na pahusayin ang kasanayan ng mga kalahok sa pagsulat at presentasyon ng opisyal na korespondensiya sa Filipino upang maisulong ang mas epektibo at estandardisadong komunikasyon sa akademya at pamahalaan. Kasabay nito, binigyang-diin ang tungkulin ng KWF sa pagpapanatili at pagtataguyod ng wikang Filipino, pati na rin ng mga katutubong wika.

    Magpapatuloy ang aktibidad bukas para sa ikalawang araw ng mga sesyon at karagdagang talakayan mula sa iba pang tagapagsalita.

  • WVSU hosts Model United Nations Conference 2026

    WVSU hosts Model United Nations Conference 2026

    Student delegates from across the country gather as West Visayas State University hosts the West Visayas Model United Nations Conference 2026 from March 19 to 21 at the Research and Extension Building’s Research Conference Room.

    Organized by the West Visayas Model United Nations, the three-day conference convenes participants to engage in diplomatic simulations, collaborative dialogue, and policy discussions aimed at addressing global issues.

    His Excellency Mariomassimo Santoro, Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines, delivers the keynote address during the opening plenary. Santoro brings extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations, having previously served as Head of Office of the Secretary General of the European External Action Service and Head of Division for Policy Coordination from 2021 to 2024, where he oversaw policy coordination, decision-making processes and cooperation with international partners.

    Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, underscores the University’s role in advancing global engagement.

    “Our university stands as a proactive partner in advancing diplomacy, inclusivity, and meaningful engagement in international affairs. The Model United Nations organization of the West Visayas State University is committed to cultivating future leaders who will carry forward the values of peace, cooperation, and respect among nations,” Dr. Paris says.

    Earlier in the day, University President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz and Dr. Paris met with Santoro to discuss European and Filipino culture and food, academic exchanges, potential institutional partnerships, and scholarship opportunities, as well as ways to strengthen ties between the University and the European Union.

    The conference underscores its commitment to fostering meaningful participation and bridging differences among young leaders. It aims to equip delegates with the skills and perspectives needed to engage with global challenges with purpose and understanding.

    The initiative promotes diplomacy that extends beyond conference halls, encouraging participants to work collaboratively toward a more harmonious and interconnected world.

  • EU Ambassador visits WVSU, keynotes WVMUN 2026

    EU Ambassador visits WVSU, keynotes WVMUN 2026

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomed His Excellency Mariomassimo Santoro, Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines, during a courtesy visit with President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, together with Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, Vice President for Administration and Finance.

    Anchored on the theme “Transcending Borders Toward Global Harmony,” WVMUN 2026 aims to inspire dialogue, inclusivity, and collaboration among student delegates through simulations of international diplomacy.

    Ambassador Santoro delivered the keynote address during the opening plenary, sharing insights from his extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations, including his previous role as Head of Office of the Secretary General of the European External Action Service and Head of Division for Policy Coordination from 2021 to 2024.

    By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO