Bursting with verse and imagination, 17 competing teams from various colleges and campuses of West Visayas State University gathered for the English Literary Writing Category of 2026 University Days on Jan. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the second floor of the University Learning Resource Center.
The competition featured two categories—Poetry Writing and Essay Writing—challenging participants’ critical thinking, creativity, and command of the English language.
Poetry writers were given the topic “How does a voice refuse to disappear even when ignored?” at the venue and were allotted two hours to conceptualize and complete their entries. Essayists, meanwhile, demonstrated their literary prowess by articulating well-structured and insightful perspectives through their compositions.
The awarding ceremony for the English Literary Writing Category was held on Jan. 28 at the University Cultural Center, recognizing outstanding works in both divisions. The event highlighted not only the university’s academic excellence but also the wit, creativity, and literary skill of its students.
Here are the colleges whose light shone brightest among the rest:
Essay Writing
Champion: College of Nursing
1st Runner-up: College of Communication
2nd Runner-up: College of Medicine
3rd Runner-up: College of Education
4th Runner-up: Integrated Laboratory School
Poetry Writing
Champion: College of Education
1st Runner-up: College of Communication
2nd Runner-up: College of Arts and Sciences
3rd Runner-up: College of Medicine
4th Runner-up: Janiuay Campus
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2026 University Days Special Coverage by WVSU Student Publications
Write-up by Fritz Jaime Sumbo, SILAK Media
Photos by Yoj Frances Chiva, SILAK Media
