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West Visayas State University has now three certified MIKROTIK academic trainer in the person of Prof. Kent Alvin Cebal, Dr. Joe Bernie Esposo, and Engr. Vincent Catamin.
MikroTik is a Latvian company which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. They provide hardware and software for Internet connectivity in most of the countries around the world.
Engr. Lester L. Dela Cruz and Prof. Edison C. Silvestre, both faculty from the School of Information and Communications Technology (SOICT) of WVSU-Pototan Campus, are now certified Mikrotik Academy Trainers and Consultants after having successfully completed and passed three Mikrotik training courses last January 27 to February 1, 2020 at West Visayas State University-Himamaylan Campus , Himamaylan City, Philippines conducted by WIZMASTER Mikrotik Training Center.
Engr. Lester L. Dela Cruz and Prof. Edison C. Silvestre were recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associates (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineers (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineers (MTCUME).
WVSU-Lambunao Campus is now recognized as one of the MikroTik Academies in the Philippines, making it qualified to offer the internationally recognized Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) certification for free.
MikroTik is a Latvian network equipment manufacturer. The company develops wired and wireless network routers, network switches, access points, as well as operating systems and auxiliary software (Mikrotik.com)
Through its MikroTik RouterOS Academic Study Program for Higher Educational Institutions, MikroTik is offering academic institutions the opportunity to organize Networking classes using RouterOS as a learning tool.
The program is open to universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other institutions that grant academic degrees in a variety of subjects.
Along with the recognition, WVSU-LC will also receive routers for laboratory and training equipment for free.
Mrs. Jojo C. Garanganao, MSCS of School of Information & Communications Technology (SICT), Prof. Ma. Grace Rona L. Leal, Professor of SICT and Mr. Romer P. Pedroso, faculty of SICT attended the six (6)-day training.
The WVSU-Lambunao Campus delegates passed the following exams, making them certified trainer of Mikrotik:
- MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA)
- MikroTik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME)
- MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE)
The training was held at the WVSU-Himamaylan Campus from January 26 to February 1, 2020.
West Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means that the school can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course to interested students for free.
MikroTik is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions. (mikrotik.com/training/academy)
The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
West Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means that soon, the campus can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course to interested students for free. The Campus will also be a beneficiary of Php 50,000 worth of networking laboratory equipment for training purposes.
MikroTik is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions. (mikrotik.com/training/academy)
The school’s SOICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and successfully passed the international recognized examination on Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), and Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE) certifications conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last January 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan, a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.
From Feb. 17 to 21 this year, the West Visayas State University through the College of Education plays host to the second Transnational Training of Trainers of Project FORTH or Formation of Teachers in Challenged Areas in the Philippines that is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
This three-year project gathered 73 delegates coming from participating HEIs in the Philippines and in Europe as well as significant partners in the country. The five universities, including WVSU, will be working on six course modules that aim to create a system of quality, motivation and support to teacher training in a number of challenged areas in the Philippines that could serve as a model of teacher training for similar contexts in the world. This will be at the master’s level with a preparatory course at the undergraduate level.
The five “complementary universities” participating in Project FORTH are the following: Polytechnic University of the Philippines – (PUP) Manila, Centro Escolar University – (CEU) Manila, University of Southeastern Philippines – (USeP) Davao and University of St. La Salle-(USLS) Bacolod, and West Visayas State University – (WVSU).
The representatives of European Universities leading in Educational Reform and International Organizations in Europe that are in the Iloilo training this week are: University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao, Spain; University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy; Education for an Interdependent in Brussels, Belgium, Fundación InteRed in Madrid, Spain.
Other significant partners in the Philippines are the Commission on Higher Education, Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology, and Teresian Association International, Inc. while the associate partners are the Department of Education’s Divisions of Manila, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, and Davao.
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WVSU celebrates U-Days 2020
Another year filled with camaraderie and fun came as West Visayas State University (WVSU) celebrated its University Days on January 21-24, 2020.
With this year’s theme, “WVSU: Sustaining the Tradition of Excellence,” Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, the newly-installed University President, highlighted the importance of the annual celebration during the Opening Program.
“This event is an opportunity for us to showcase the talents of our students in the literary and cultural arts. Moreover, this will also give us three indelible and important lessons: one, the thrill of competition; two, the joy of winning and three, the humility of losing. Indeed, the memories that we get from competing will truly make us successful,” he said in his Welcome Remarks.
The first day activities include the Holy Mass, Foot Parade, General Alumni Assembly, Gift Giving of Golden Jubilarians, Opening of Academic Exhibits and Agro-Industrial Fair, Visual Arts, Writing, and Live Band Competitions were conducted in various areas of the Main Campus while the Alumni Homecoming was held at the Iloilo Convention Center in the evening.
On the second day, the Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Villaruz as the 8th WVSU President, Fiesta sa West, Mr. and Ms. West Preliminaries and Talents Night and contests on English Literary, Musical, and Radio Drama were conducted.
The third day comprised contests on Filipino and Hiligaynon Literary, Newscasting, Dance and Quiz Bowl.
To cap the celebration, Lip Sync and Short and Sweet Play Contests were held in the morning while the Overall Awarding of University Week winners were done in the evening dominated by the Senior High School (SHS) as Overall Champion for 2 consecutive years; College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as 1st Runner Up and College of PESCAR (COP) as 2nd Runner Up.
Alongside the closing ceremony was the Coronation of Mr. and Ms. West where Terence Talagon and Angie Lou Somodio of SHS seized the titles, respectively.
To formally install the 8th President of West Visayas State University (WVSU), an official investiture ceremony for Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz was held at the WVSU Cultural Center on January 22, 2020.
Faculty members and staff of the Main Campus, deans, directors, heads of units, campus administrators, vice presidents, members of the Board of Regents, provincial government officials, friends and family of the new president have gathered to witness the ceremony.
A processional led by Dr. Luis A. Abioda, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the Grand Marshall was done to kick off the event. During the ceremony, various greetings to the president coming from different sectors were rendered by their respective key persons, namely: Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III on behalf of the WVSU Board of Regents; Ms. Khalel Czarine L. Tanalgo of the Federated Student Council on behalf of the students; Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion of Federated Alumni Association, Inc. on behalf of the alumni; Hon. Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. of the Province of Iloilo on behalf of the community; Mrs. Mardy A. Ledesma of University Non-teaching Personnel Organization, Inc. (UNPO) on behalf of the non-teaching staff; Dr. Vicente C. Handa of the Faculty Association, Inc. on behalf of the faculty and Dr. Raul F. Muyong on behalf of the Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (RASUC-VI).
The reading of Board of Regents’ Resolution and President’s Appointment was done by Mrs. Belen G. Carreon, Secretary of WVSU Board of Regents. It was followed by the vesting of the academic robe, hood, and cap, imposition of the academic medallion, presentation of the academic mace and awarding of Plaque of Installation and the administration of Oath of Office to the new president.
After the installation rites, Dr. Villaruz delivered his address. In his speech, he shared his story as he began his journey towards presidency, underscoring that becoming a president was a ‘conscious and calculated effort on his part where he had to work hard, persevere, and prepare himself to finally realize such day happening.’ He further emphasized his vision for the University- among of which is transforming WVSU into a Research University by ensuring results that are of high impact and innovations that will consequently help build resilient communities. He also announced the opening of the College of Law in the upcoming academic year with observance of strict admissions process and the opening of Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, which his administration is currently working on, to become the second state university in the country to offer such program.
His presidency commenced on October 16, 2019 and will end on October 15, 2023.