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CONGRATULATIONS TO WVSU for Garnering 7 awards at the 3rd CHED Regional Quality Awards!

May 29, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

Urdaneta Hall, University of San Agustin, General Luna St., Iloilo City

 

Awards Received:

  • Outstanding Board Performance Award
  • Award for Excellence in Community Extension
  • Award for Excellence in Research
  • Award for Excellence in Internationalization Initiatives
  • Award for Excellence in Peace Education 
  • Model Implementer: SIKAP
  • Recognition for the Provision of Support to the CHEDRO VI’s Endeavors

The 3rd CHED Regional Quality Awards is part of the celebration of the CHED’s 30th Anniversary and the 4th Higher Education Day with the theme “Transformative and Resilient Philippine Higher Education.”

These recognitions align with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” and Republic Act No. 11522, which declares May 18th as “National Higher Education Day” to commemorate the founding anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

According to CHED’s letter to WVSU, the CHED Regional Quality Awards aim to acknowledge the efforts and initiatives of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the areas of instruction, research, and community extension, among others, based on respective CHED Memorandum Orders and related issuances of the Commission.

 
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Announcement for the WVSU Community

  1. Please be guided by the following schedules for the moving-up and graduation ceremonies, recognition programs, and commencement exercises from the university calendar:
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CALOHEA Regional Subject-Specific Reference Frameworks as tools for promoting recognition and internationalization

One of the tools created by the CALOHEA Erasmus+ project participants in order to facilitate recognition of degrees and periods of studies both within the ASEAN region and between the ASEAN region and other world regions are Regional Subject-Specific Reference Frameworks.

 

A Qualifications Framework is a structure that allows us to classify different qualifications in a geographical area covered by the framework and establish a broad equivalence of qualifications (e.g. first cycle of higher education/undergraduate, etc.) across the region. This is done through describing what a learner will have developed in terms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, competences, and others upon successfully completing a particular level of studies.

 

Regional Qualifications Reference Frameworks seek to establish broad equivalence among qualifications offered in more than one country. Such frameworks are intended to be used as Reference Documents – facilitating recognition but not overruling National regulations or National Qualifications Frameworks. The ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) could be two good examples here.

 

CALOHEA Subject-Specific Qualifications Reference Frameworks facilitate recognition by allowing the following: Clearly see which key dimensions must be addressed by each program in the subject area; establish equivalence between qualifications offered in different countries in terms of their level, regardless of how the qualifications are referred to in each of the countries; express specialization of a particular program in terms of the sub-dimensions addressed; compare the level of achievement aimed at for each of the sub-dimensions – in terms of knowledge, skills or responsibilities; compare shorter periods of study as well – periods of study during which only particular types of knowledge, specific skills or capacity to perform particular responsibilities can be developed.

 

CALOHEA Regional Subject-Specific Qualifications Reference Frameworks state in a detailed manner what knowledge, skills, attitudes, competences, etc. are expected from graduates of a ARQF Level 6 degrees in Civil Engineering, Medicine and Teacher Education; & allow recognition across all the countries involved in the development of the Frameworks.

 

To see the CALOHEA Reference Frameworks, please visit https://calohea.org/

 

The CALOHEA Erasmus+ project is coordinated by the Tuning Academy of the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and the ASEAN University Network and is co-funded by the European Commission.

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KUDOS to the WVSU College of PESCAR Main Campus for an excellent performance in the March 2024 Licensure Exam for Teachers

Your WVSU family is proud of you! To God be all the glory!
 
The combined performance resulted in a pass rate of 98.21% in the secondary level, making WVSU La Paz rank third among the top-performing schools in Category B which are universities with 100 to 299 examinees.
The LET was administered on March 17, 2024, and the results were released today, May 24, 2024.
 
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘶𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘫𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘐𝘓𝘈𝘒 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘊𝘖𝘌. 𝘗𝘌𝘚𝘊𝘈𝘙 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘌𝘚𝘊𝘈𝘙 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘉 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦.
 
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WVSU College of Education Main Campus is top performing school in 2024 Licensure Exam for Teachers; has 2 topnotchers

Congratulations to the College of Education at the WVSU Main Campus for achieving second place among the top-performing schools in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The College ranked second in the elementary level with a pass rate of 95.58% and third in the secondary level with a pass rate of 98.21%.

Additionally, the WVSU COE Main Campus produced two topnotchers, both scoring 90.80%. Kaye Ann Socobos Gulmatico, a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education graduate, ranked 9th at the elementary level, while Angelika Andrade Asonada, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science alumna, ranked 10th at the secondary level.

The LET was administered on March 17, 2024, and the results were released today, May 24, 2024.

Layout and design by Rain Julien Tuvilleja and Dyanne Therize Parcon of SILAK Media, COE.
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WVSU president receives prestigious Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Award as ‘Filipino Physician of Distinction in Academe’

The president of West Visayas State University (WVSU), Dr. Joselito Villaruz, was recognized as the Filipino Physician of Distinction in Academe during the prestigious 33rd Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards on May 18, 2024.

 

Dr. Villaruz, now in his second term as WVSU president, received his award from the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and PMA Foundation for Professional Medical Advancement Inc., in partnership with United Laboratories, Inc. 

The ceremony, held from 8 a.m. to noon at Function Room 1 of the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga, honored Dr. Villaruz with a specially designed Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards Trophy, a Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Awards Medallion, a cash prize of P50,000.00, and P50,000.00 worth of Unilab medicines to be donated to a charitable institution of his choice.

The Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Award is an annual search for outstanding Filipino physicians who embody the ideals of the national hero in their lives, practice, and service.

Dr. Villaruz was awarded on the basis of the following criteria: Academe Involvement; Research and Scholarly Works; Community, Socio-cultural and Religious Involvement; Government service/partnership; Professional Practice; Experience and Training.

Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz is a product of the Philippine public school system, graduating from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) with a BS in Biology, and proceeding to earn his MD degree from West Visayas State University (WVSU), where he was the class salutatorian and the most outstanding medical graduate in 1991. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at WVSU Medical Center (WVSUMC) in 1996, became a diplomate of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) in 1999, and was conferred a fellowship by the same specialty society in 2006. He earned two postgraduate degrees: a Master in Management from UPV and a PhD in Educational Management from WVSU. He also completed a diploma/certificate course at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) for the Global Academic Leadership Program in 2022.

Dr. Villaruz has served in various capacities at WVSU and the WVSU-Medical Center, including Training Officer and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. In 2009, he was designated Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs at the WVSU College of Medicine (COM), a position he held for a year before becoming Dean of the College for seven and a half years, the first alumnus to do so. His term saw the college’s external accreditation, the launch of the WVSU Journal of Medical Studies, and consistent top performance in the Physician Licensure Examination. Additionally, he secured government funds to expand the College of Medicine and establish a Modern Skills Laboratory for medical students through legislated appropriations.

He has served as the editor-in-chief of the WVSU Journal of Medical Studies and the OIC Chair of the COM Office of Research.

One of Dr. Villaruz’s career highlights was his appointment as OIC President from November 2013 to May 2014. During this short stint, he left a significant legacy in managing the university’s affairs.

In 2019, he was appointed the 8th President of WVSU. He initiated the university’s vision to become a research university, achieving significant research milestones and improving WVSU’s national and international rankings in research productivity. He also initiated the WVSU Internationalization Program.

In 2012, the Commission on Higher Education invited Dr. Villaruz to join the Technical Committee for Medical Education, an appointment he held until May 2021. One of his greatest contributions to medical education was his participation in crafting the policies, standards, and guidelines for the Doctor of Medicine Program (2016).

In June 2022, he was appointed Chair of the Technical Panel for Medical Education (TPME). As TPME Chair, he played a pivotal role in implementing RA 11509, the “Doktor Para sa Bayan Law,” by assessing and recommending the approval of new medical programs by State Universities and Colleges to the CHED en banc. He also advises the CHED Chairman on awarding grants to existing and new medical schools for facility and laboratory modernization. Currently, he leads the TPME in formulating the SMART MD Roadmap for the Philippines, with Universal Healthcare (UHC) as a backdrop, and has led the formulation of the CHED-approved Accelerated Pathway for Medicine (APMed), set to be implemented in AY 2024-2025.

Dr. Villaruz served as National President of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC) for two consecutive terms (2015 and 2016). He initiated institutional reforms, including automating the National Internship Program for medical graduates, launching the APMC Journal’s maiden issue, and assisting medical schools in transitioning to outcome-based education. Since 2017, he has been a member of the APMC Post-graduate Internship Committee, contributing to the formulation of policies, standards, and guidelines for the National Internship Program.

 

𝘉𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴

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WVSU Celebrates 11th PASUC-NCAF 2024 Victories with Pride

Story by Shianne Michael Dela Peña
Photos by Hazel P. Villa
 
West Visayas State University acknowledged the resounding success of its delegates at the 11th Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges National Culture and the Arts Festival (PASUC-NCAF) 2024 during a flag ceremony held in front of the Administration Building on April 29, 2024.
 
The College of PESCAR proudly presented its champion performance of Sala Ti Alat during the ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the university’s cultural journey. Sala Ti Alat clinched the championship title in the Philippine Folkdance category at the PASUC-NCAF last April 24.
 
Moreover, the administration of West Visayas State University took the opportunity to extend well-deserved recognition to the entire university delegation for their outstanding performances in various competitions during the event. Notably, Jon Athan Maypa, a second-year BCAED student, secured second place in Instrumental Piano (Solo). Likewise, the Short and Sweet Play-Musical, and Short and Sweet Play-Dialogue bagged the second place. The Indigenous Dance (Tarektek) placed third.
 
WVSU-COP also showcased diverse talents in other fields, including Lynden John Tajolosa in Pencil Drawing, Jenny Rose Balboa in the Kundiman category, Lovely Delos Reyes in Vocal Pop (Solo), and the WVSU Panayana Cultural Group for the Standard Chorale Competition.
 
Recognized during the flag ceremony were Professor-Trainers from the College of PESCAR, namely Professor Liberty R. Porras, Professor Jon Kristoffer E. Deguma, Professor Noel P. Mondejar, Dr. Jemuel Garcia Jr., Professor Ryan Puljanan, Professor Rocky Penuela, Professor Rus Will Ledesma, Professor Ronie Libutaque, Professor Nenitte Bajador, Professor Hennel Rhee Funtecha, Professor Sheila Ann Montero, Ms. Febrah Mae Tacorda, and Mr. Leonard Catedrilla.
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TO BOOST OUTPUTS: WVSU profs attend research writing workshop with top researcher

To enhance research-related outputs, such as commentaries, essays, opinion pieces, notes, and longer articles, approximately 40 WVSU professors participated in a Writeshop focused on Varied Article Types for Journal Publication.

The 2-day workshop, held on April 29-30, 2024, was led by Prof. Don Prisno III, editor-in-chief of Public Health Challenges (Wiley) and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of BMC Global Health Research and Policy.

 

Prof. Prisno, a medical doctor and global health scientist specializing in health equity, covered the following topics on the first day: Landscape of WVSU Research, Types of Articles, and Journal Selection.

 

On April 30, Prof. Prisno will guide WVSU professors in a workshop on Developing a Topic and Writing the Manuscript.

 

Meanwhile, Dr. Greta Gabinete, WVSU Vice President for Research and Extension, stated in her opening remarks that the workshop “aims to maximize scholarly impact by exploring key insights and strategies for enhancing research visibility and influence.”

 

Hosted on the 4th floor of the Research and Extension Building of WVSU, participants are expected to produce five outputs each within five days for submission to Dr. Prisno, who leads a global initiative, “Achieving University Excellence through Research,” addressing global research inequity.

 

Prof. Prisno teaches Economics of Global Health Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and International Health at the University of the Philippines (Open University).  He was a Visiting Scientist at Harvard Medical School and currently holds Adjunct and Visiting Professorship at various universities in Asia.

(Text and photos by Dr. Hazel P. Villa)

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WVSU College of Law Admission

ADMISSION POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicants to WVSU College of Law Juris Doctor (JD) Program must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences, or higher academic degree from an authorized and recognized higher education institution as prescribed by the Legal Education Board (LEB).
  2. The College of Law Admissions Committee, with the Dean as admitting officer, shall take into consideration the applicant’s scholastic records and abilities, entrance exam results, interview ratings and other relevant factors for admission.
  3. THE WVSU College of Law JD Program shall be a full-time mode of study to be completed in FOUR (4) YEARS.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

APPLICATION PERIOD: APRIL 8, 2024 to JUNE 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

LAW SCHOOL QUALIFYING TEST (LSQT): June 21, 2024, Online

There are two types of applicants. Applicants must make sure under which type they belong before proceeding.

TYPE A. Applicants who do not have an Integrated University Information System (IUIS) account. Applicant who has never been enrolled in the past in any course at WVSU.

Applicants who have previously been enrolled at WVSU but do not yet have an IUIS account also belong to this category.

TYPE B. Those who have already an IUIS account because they have previously been enrolled in another course offering at WVSU, including elementary, high school. College and post-graduate course.

  1. Type A and Type B applicants must accomplish the online application form through the WVSU website.
    TYPE A: Click link here.
    TYPE B: Click link here
  2. Applicant should also submit to the WVSU College of Law office hard copies of the following documents fastened in long – sized white folder: (Incomplete documents will not be accepted for admission.)
    1. Print out of fully accomplished online application form.
    2. Photocopy of collegiate transcript of records.
    3. If graduation is not yet reflected in the transcript, a true copy of grades or a certification of candidacy for graduation (with the notarized undertaking and waiver)
    4. Two (2) recommendation letters (downloadable form) in a sealed envelope coming from:
      (1) the dean or former professor of the applicant’s last school attended; and
      (2) Any disinterested person (not a relative by consanguinity or affinity) who knows the applicant well enough to provide a true character reference.
      The recommender may also send the recommendation letter directly to [email protected]. Recommendation letters coming from the applicant’s email account will not be recognized.
    5. Proof of payment of admission fee and testing fee
  3. Applicants must pay the Admission Fee and Testing Fee (Non-refundable)
    1. Admission Fee (P300.00/applicant) will be paid directly to the WVSU Cashier’s office after securing order of payment at WVSU COL Dean’s Office.
    2. Testing fee (₱900.00/applicant) directly to Center for Educational Measurement, Inc. (CEM) prior to taking the test. This amount is inclusive of bank and other applicable charges.
      1. Applicants shall accomplish the payment process through this link:  https://tinyurl.com/CEMDragonPay
        The following details must be provided by the applicants correctly:
        • Invoice No: 8602102 (default)
        • Name: WVSU-COL – (Applicant Name)
        • Email: notifications will be sent to this address
        • Amount: 900.00
        • Remark: LSQT test fee
      2. Once payment is successful, the applicants must fill-out the “Proof of Payment Submission Form” through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcXoZPux6hANt3kFgFu9uSSZiqWnfUZvEwbRuGYZHDwI_ajw/viewform?usp=pp_url
  1. Successful applicants must submit to a panel interview scheduled by the Admissions Committee.
  2. Accepted applicants must undergo and pass the Physical Examination to be conducted by the WVSU physicians and dentist.
  3. Upon enrollment, the 1 ORIGINAL AND 1 PHOTOCOPY of the following must be submitted:
    • Collegiate transcript of records (If graduation is not yet reflected in the transcript, a true copy of grades or certification of candidacy for graduation is required with the notarized undertaking and waiver)

    • Transfer credentials/Honorable dismissal;
    • PSA authenticated Certificate of Live Birth and Certificate of Marriage, if applicable;
    • Certificate of Good Moral Character from the college/ university (last) attended;
    • Two (2) pieces 2″x 2″ I.D. picture with white background;
  4. Accepted applicants are considered officially registered only upon payment of enrolment fees.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY RETAKE SCHEDULE (April Update)

The West Visayas State University informs the concerned examinees of the UPDATED testing centers for the upcoming West Visayas State University (WVSU) Admissions Examination on April 14, 2024, Sunday.


Please take note of the following details:


Iloilo City – WVSU Main Campus


Brgy. Jayobo, Lambunao, Iloilo – WVSU CAF Campus


Calinog, Iloilo – WVSU Calinog Campus


Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental – WVSU Himamaylan City Campus


Janiuay, Iloilo – WVSU Janiuay Campus


Lambunao, Iloilo – WVSU Lambunao Campus


Pototan, Iloilo – WVSU Pototan Campus


Aklan – Aklan State University – Kalibo


Capiz – Capiz State University – Roxas City


Antique – University of Antique – Sibalom


Negros Occidental – Carlos Hilado Memorial State University – Talisay City


Palawan – Palawan State University – Main


NCR – Philippine Normal University


Mindanao – Tacurong City Cultural and Sports Center, Sultan Kudarat


We advise the examinees to check their respective emails regularly to
stay up to date.


Thank you for your continued understanding.


WVSU Administration