WVSU

Day: August 20, 2026

  • WVSU conducts New Government Procurement Act training for procurement practitioners

    WVSU conducts New Government Procurement Act training for procurement practitioners

    West Visayas State University (WVSU), in partnership with the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), conducted the GPPB-WVSU Republic Act No. 12009 (The New Government Procurement Act) NGPA Training on August 18-20, 2026, at Sam’s 21 Hotel, Iloilo City, for government procurement practitioners in the region. This marked the third batch of the training caravan conducted by the University this year.

    The three-day training brought together Bids and Awards Committee – Technical Working Group members, end-users, and members involved in government procurement. The activity focused on strengthening participants’ understanding and application of RA No. 12009 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, covering strategic procurement planning, market scoping, preparation of Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs) and Annual Procurement Plans (APP), competitive bidding, alternative modes of procurement, contract implementation and management, digital procurement, and mPhilGEPS.

    Speakers for the training were GPPB-recognized trainers and procurement practitioners. WVSU Chief Administrative Officer Julius B. Undar discussed the key provisions of RA No. 12009 and strategic procurement planning on Day 1. On Day 2, former University of the Philippines Visayas Chief Accountant and UPV Foundation Inc. Consultant on Finance and Administration Jocelyn T. Genesila discussed modes of procurement and negotiated procurement.

    Day 3 featured discussions by Atty. Marlita V. Dagsa, Deputy Executive Director for Administrative, Finance and Legal Group of the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management, on procurement by electronic means, including e-Marketplace and PS-DBM, and the mPhilGEPS orientation and overview. Engr. Stephanie N. Gadong, Project Development Officer IV and Procurement Officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, discussed contract implementation and sanction mechanisms.

    The training helped participants translate the provisions and policies discussed into actual procurement processes. Through these sessions, participants gained practical knowledge, strengthened their capacity for procurement planning and project implementation, and engaged with fellow procurement practitioners across Western Visayas.

    Participants from WVSU included university officials and personnel from the main campus and satellite campuses, as well as representatives from various offices and end-user units. The University was joined by participants from Aklan State University, including its Main, Makato, and Washington campuses; City Government of Bacolod; Civil Service Commission Region VI Regional Office and Iloilo Field Office; Department of Agriculture Region VI Regional Office; Department of Science and Technology Region VI Regional Office; Department of Trade and Industry Region VI Regional Office; National Police Commission Region VI; Northern Iloilo State University Main Campus; Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus; Provincial Government of Guimaras; Local Government Unit of Hamtic, Antique; State University of Northern Negros Main and Cadiz campuses; Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital; Iloilo State University of Fisheries, Science and Technology Main Campus and Tiwi Site; Guimaras State University Main Campus; and University of Antique Main Campus.

    As one of the GPPB’s recognized partner institutions, WVSU continues to support capacity-building initiatives that strengthen procurement practice and institutional compliance. The training reinforces the University’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public resources, equipping procurement practitioners with the knowledge and skills to carry out procurement processes fairly, responsibly, and in accordance with established laws and policies. Through responsible procurement, WVSU helps ensure that public funds are used efficiently and that resources are directed toward delivering quality services to its stakeholders.

  • WVSU hosts KAATHAGAN 2026 for student-administration dialogue

    WVSU hosts KAATHAGAN 2026 for student-administration dialogue

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) students and administrators came together for KAATHAGAN 2026, a student consultation organized by the WVSU University Student Council on Aug. 20, 2026, at the College of Medicine Gym, with the theme “One Voice, One Echo.”

    The consultation brought together students from various colleges, student councils and student organizations across the Main Campus, with the participation of University President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris, deans, directors and other key administrative officials.

    KAATHAGAN 2026 provided a venue for students to raise concerns, seek clarification and engage directly with University officials on matters affecting their academic experience and student life. The consultation was organized into four segments covering academic policies, curriculum and instruction, enrollment and records, academic programs and awards, graduate school and the academic calendar; scholarships, student organizations and activities, counseling, student facilities and services, research and extension, learning resources and library services, and other student services; student welfare, campus security, conduct and discipline, and University policies; and previous University actions and decisions and other concerns.

    Discussions highlighted the need to strengthen student-facing processes, policies and academic infrastructure, including the revision of the Student Handbook, existing academic and administrative policies, and other student-related processes. The administration acknowledged gaps and challenges in these areas, including those within and beyond the University’s direct control, and assured students that the concerns raised would be carefully considered and prioritized in improving services, policies and the overall student experience.

    As the dialogue concluded, Villaruz reaffirmed the University’s full commitment to addressing student concerns and identifying appropriate ways forward. He emphasized that his office remains open and accessible to students, encouraging them to raise their concerns and engage directly with the administration. He also underscored WVSU’s commitment to upholding students’ rights, equity and justice, while advancing their holistic development and welfare.

    The consultation underscored the University’s commitment to maintaining an open dialogue with students and ensuring that their concerns inform institutional actions, particularly in improving processes, policies and services that directly affect the student experience.

  • WVSU strengthens strategic communication through RDC VI capacity-building

    WVSU strengthens strategic communication through RDC VI capacity-building

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) participated in the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI capacity-building activity on strategic communication, with a focus on media relations and social media management, Aug. 18-19, 2026 at the RDC VI Conference Hall of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Region 6.

    Representing WVSU were Planning Officer Michael Gervero of the University Planning and Development Office, and Information Officer Jessa Temelo of the Public Affairs and Marketing Communications Office.

    The two-day activity brought together information and media officers from state universities and colleges (SUCs), local government units, national government agencies and private sector organizations across Western Visayas. It provided participating institutions an opportunity to strengthen their communication practices and build networks for more coordinated and effective public information work.

    The first day covered key areas in strategic communication, beginning with “Leveraging Development Communication for Effective Governance,” delivered by Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 6 Head Cheryl B. Amor. This was followed by a session on media and information literacy by PIA Information Officer Liez’l Marie Ejeda and a discussion on media relations and public relations by PIA Assistant Regional Head Easter Anne Doza.

    The second day shifted to applied learning through media relations simulations. Participants worked in groups and took on different roles in simulated press conferences, press release delivery, media tours and media launches, allowing them to apply communication principles and media engagement strategies in practical scenarios.

    The day also featured a session on social media management delivered by PIA Information Officer Franz Remar Garion, highlighting the role of social media in communicating institutional initiatives and engaging public audiences.

    Beyond the formal sessions and simulation exercises, the activity also opened opportunities for stronger collaboration among information officers from SUCs across Region 6. WVSU, along with representatives from other SUCs, participated in an informal gathering to establish connections and explore potential collaborations, joint activities and initiatives among SUC information officers.

    WVSU’s participation underscores the university’s commitment to continuous capacity building and to strengthening its institutional communication practices. Through engagements such as this, the university contributes to and learns from a broader network of public information professionals working to communicate development initiatives more effectively across Western Visayas.