WVSU

Day: September 16, 2026

  • WVSU joins NAPC learning sessions on Magna Carta of the Poor

    WVSU joins NAPC learning sessions on Magna Carta of the Poor

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) students and employees participated in learning sessions on the Magna Carta of the Poor (MCP) and an orientation seminar on government anti-poverty programs relative to the right to education on Sept. 16, 2026, at the WVSU Rehearsal Room.

    The activity, conducted by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), also gathered high school students from various schools in Iloilo for discussions on the legal framework of the Magna Carta of the Poor and government programs supporting the right to education.

    The morning sessions featured an overview of the NAPC by Ms. Ma. Lourdes Cristina B. Reyes, NAPC Board Secretary, followed by a discussion on the legal bases and salient features of Republic Act No. 11291, or the Magna Carta of the Poor, by Ms. Renelyn B. Padua, Development Management Officer III.

    In the afternoon, participants were oriented on various government programs related to the right to education. The Department of Education (DepEd) discussed the Joint Delivery Voucher Program, while the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) presented its student financial assistance programs.

    Ms. DV A. Agreda, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, discussed the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Career Development Support Program and Government Internship Program. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) presented the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in relation to the right to education, while the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) discussed its programs and opportunities for education and skills development.

    The learning sessions provided participants with information on the Magna Carta of the Poor and the various government programs available to support access to education, particularly those addressing poverty-related barriers to educational opportunities.

    The activity also served as an avenue for participants to become more familiar with government assistance programs and initiatives that uphold the right to education and support individuals and families experiencing poverty.

  • WVSU-COE extension project SABAT launched alongside Iloilo City’s EDU-GO literacy program

    WVSU-COE extension project SABAT launched alongside Iloilo City’s EDU-GO literacy program

    West Visayas State University–College of Education (WVSU-COE), through its Division of Special Needs Education, launched Project SABAT as an extension initiative in partnership with the Iloilo City Government on Sept. 16, 2026, at the Iloilo City Hall Penthouse.

    Project SABAT, or Capacitating Implementers towards Strategic Actions for Better Accessibility of TAWAG Center in Iloilo City, was launched alongside the Iloilo City Government’s EDU-GO Program, a citywide education and literacy initiative aimed at strengthening learning opportunities for children, youth, and adults.

    The WVSU extension project seeks to enhance the knowledge and strengthen the skills of child development teachers in providing appropriate support and services to children with special needs. It also aims to reinforce collaboration among families, communities, and other stakeholders in bringing inclusive services closer to learners.

    The project is led by Dr. Micron Rey B. Fuego, with Dr. Sherbet H. Consebit, Assoc. Prof. Rosalea Cornelia A. de Leon, Dr. Myra Angelie D. Oliveros, Dr. Ma. Teresa S. Caritativo, Assoc. Prof. Helen Joy Rivera, Instructor Laden C. Huervas, and Asst. Prof. Marrissa O. Ong as members of the extension team.

    The launch formed part of the city government’s broader education and literacy campaign, which introduced seven EDU-GO components focused on different learning needs: EDU-GO Sugod for early childhood foundations; EDU-GO Upod for learners with disabilities and those needing additional support; EDU-GO Basa for reading, numeracy, and comprehension; EDU-GO Balik for out-of-school youth and adults; EDU-GO Level-up for skills development; EDU-GO Pamilya for family and community participation; and EDU-GO Talaan for tracking learners’ needs and progress.

    Through Project SABAT, WVSU-COE contributes its expertise in special needs education to the city’s continuing efforts to expand accessible and inclusive learning opportunities. The initiative further strengthens the University’s extension engagement with local government and communities in addressing educational needs and supporting learners with diverse needs.

    The project also reflects one of the missions of WVSU-COE as a recognized Center of Excellence in Teacher Education—to extend its expertise and contribute to the continuous development of educators and learning communities through responsive, inclusive, and community-oriented initiatives.