West Visayas State University (WVSU) marked its observance of International Peace Month this September through the opening of the “Payapang Daigdig: Arts for Peace Exhibition” today, September 29, at the University Learning Resource Center.
West Visayas State University (WVSU) marked its observance of International Peace Month this September through the opening of the “Payapang Daigdig: Arts for Peace Exhibition” today, September 29, at the University Learning Resource Center.
Spearheaded by the WVSU International and Local Linkages Office, the Center for Peace Education, and the University Learning Resource Center, the exhibit brings together artworks from faculty, staff, students, and volunteers across different colleges and external campuses. Featured pieces include paintings, photographs, sculptures, and multimedia works that express unique interpretations of peace and solidarity.
University Librarian Dr. Elra Di M. Madalogdog delivered the Opening Remarks, highlighting the role of art in inspiring dialogue and nurturing a culture of harmony. This was followed by the Commitment for Peace led by Dr. Regie Palmos, Coordinator of the WVSU Center for Peace Education, who underscored that peace is achieved through both personal responsibility and collective action.
The exhibit was officially opened through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Celina C. Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences and Officer-in-Charge President, underscoring WVSU’s ongoing commitment to peace education and inclusive engagement through the arts.
The exhibit is scheduled to run until September 30, 2025, giving the university community ample time to reflect on the artworks and the messages they convey. Tokens of recognition will be awarded to outstanding artworks at the conclusion of the exhibit.
The initiative was organized in collaboration with the Values Education Majors, COE-GS Peace Class, MMP-Pagkabalaka Extension Project, and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU).
Aligned with this year’s United Nations theme—“Act Now for a Peaceful World”—the exhibition reaffirms WVSU’s commitment to championing peace education and fostering creative expressions that inspire a more just and peaceful society.
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