West Visayas State University (WVSU) launched its 2025 University Days with a vibrant parade and opening ceremony on Jan. 27 at the WVSU-Main Campus in Iloilo City.
A celebration of culture, unity, and innovation, the event gathered students, faculty, alumni, and staff from both the main and external campuses to mark the beginning of the much-anticipated annual festivity.
With the theme “DIGAMO sa West: Discovery and Innovation for Growth and Meaningful Opportunities,” the celebration began with a parade from the Iloilo Sports Complex, featuring the WVSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), alumni, and participants from different colleges and campuses proudly carrying their distinct colors.
The parade’s energy set the tone for the assembly at the WVSU Grandstand, where students and alumni came together to form the “WVSU” acronym, a striking visual of school pride and solidarity captured from above.
The opening ceremony commenced with the Entrance of Colors led by the ROTC, followed by a cultural performance by the Panayana Cultural Group.
University President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz officially declared the 2025 University Days open, emphasizing the significance of the Hiligaynon term digamo as a metaphor for collaboration and unity.
“Each of us is an indispensable ingredient in this grand recipe, bringing our unique flavors, skills, and ideas to the table. Together, we shall create a feast that will tantalize the senses, leave an enduring, unforgettable taste, and inspire future generations,” Dr. Villaruz shared in his address.
The program continued with the sashing ceremony for the candidates of Mr. & Ms. WVSU 2025, with college deans presenting the sashes to their representatives. Cheers and yells from various colleges and external campuses added to the festive spirit.
A standout moment was the unity dance, performed by students from WVSU-Lambunao Campus, who brought the official U-Days theme song, “Taga-West,” to life on stage, leaving the audience in awe.
This year’s University Days, running from January 27 to 31, promises a celebration of culture, creativity, and camaraderie—hallmarks of the vibrant Taga-West spirit.
Story by Lara Danielle Malayang/The Courier
Photos by LINK.exe
