West Visayas State University (WVSU) received four major recognitions and served as host institution for the 5th Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Awards, held at the WVSU Cultural Center as part of CHED’s celebration of its 32nd Founding Anniversary and the 5th Higher Education Day.
The annual awards program recognizes higher education institutions (HEIs) in Western Visayas for excellence in instruction, research, extension, internationalization, and other key areas aligned with CHED policies and quality standards.
WVSU received the following recognitions during the ceremony:
• CHED Regional Office VI’s Partner HEI
• Excellence in Research
• Excellence in Internationalization Initiatives
• Excellence in Peace Education Implementation
The event was led by CHED Regional Office VI Director IV Raul F. Muyong, while CHED Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis delivered a special video message recognizing the contributions of HEIs in advancing quality higher education in the region.
The program also recognized scholarship grantee topnotchers from WVSU and other universities across Western Visayas.
WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz received the awards on behalf of the University together with the vice presidents and key officials. Villaruz also delivered the response speech for the awardees, expressing gratitude to CHED and reaffirming the commitment of HEIs to continue improving the quality of education and service.
The hosting of the regional awards and the recognitions received reflect WVSU’s continuing efforts to strengthen research, internationalization, peace education, and institutional partnerships in support of quality and transformative higher education.
