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WVSU doubles honors, bags 14 awards at the 4th CHED Regional Quality Awards

West Visayas State University (WVSU) more than doubled its previous recognitions after earning 14 awards at the 4th Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Awards, held May 28, 2025, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, Central Philippine University in Jaro, Iloilo City.
 
The awards, given in celebration of CHED’s 31st anniversary and the 5th Higher Education Day, recognized the university’s excellence in board exam performance, research, internationalization, instruction, and institutional innovation.
 
WVSU had previously received seven awards each in the 2023 and 2024 editions. This year’s 14 distinctions mark its highest number of honors to date, reinforcing its vision as a research university advancing quality education toward societal transformation and global recognition.
 
Among the awards received were:
1. Recognition for Support to CHED Regional Office VI Endeavors
2. Outstanding Performance in the Nursing Licensure Examination – Rank 1, 100% passing rate, Category A (100 and above examinees), November 2024
3. Outstanding Performance in the Physician Licensure Examination – Rank 7, 87% passing rate, Category A, October 2024
4. Outstanding Performance in the Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination – Rank 1, 100% passing rate, Category C (10 or more examinees), September 2024
5. Outstanding Performance in the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Elementary Level – Rank 1, 96.43% passing rate, Category A, September 2024
6. Outstanding Performance in the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers – Secondary Level – Rank 2, 96.77% passing rate, Category B (100 to 299 examinees), September 2024
7. Award for Excellence in Research
8. Award for Excellence in Internationalization
9. Award for Excellence in Peace Education
10. Award for Excellence in Indigenous Peoples Education
11. Model Implementation – Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS)
12. Model Implementation – Scholarships for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP)
13. QS Asia University Rankings – 901+ bracket
14. WURI (World’s Universities with Real Impact) Rankings
 
The Regional Quality Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of higher education institutions in instruction, research, extension, and institutional development. CHED also acknowledged partner organizations during the ceremony.
 
WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz accepted the awards on behalf of the university, accompanied by key officials:
• Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension
• Dr. Elizabeth A. Magallanes, Director for Quality Assurance
• Dr. Joel A. Araquil, Sr., Campus Administrator of the College of Agriculture and Forestry
• Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion, Dean of the College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT)
• Dr. Victor A. Amantillo, Jr., Dean of the College of Medicine
• Dr. Ricky M. Magno, Dean of the College of Education
• Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado, Director of the University Research and Development Center
• Prof. Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka, Director of the International and Local Linkages Office
• Dr. Rejie F. Palmos, Coordinator of the WVSU Center for Peace Education
• Dr. Jemuel B. Garcia, Jr., Faculty of the College of PESCAR
• Prof. Stephen B. Alayon, Faculty of CICT
• Ms. Rhoda Mae G. Laspiñas, Faculty of the College of Nursing
 
WVSU Irong-Irong Dance Company graced the Rose Memorial Hall with an intermission number, showcasing Filipino folk dances with grace and passion.
 
Dr. Villaruz took to the stage on behalf of the awardees to thank CHED for acknowledging the efforts of higher education institutions (HEIs) in improving the quality of education in Western Visayas where he highlighted that the duty of HEIs at the helm of Western Visayas education goes beyond meeting parameters and criteria, concluding his speech with a call to action: “to keep moving forward, to keep transforming generations through the power of education.”
 
This milestone reflects WVSU’s steadfast culture of excellence and its commitment to transforming generations through the globally competitive and socially engaged brand of education known as “Taga-West.”
 
 
Text by DO Callosa/PAMCO
Photos by DO Callosa, JA Temelo/PAMCO
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WVSU highlights AI research 16th SEAMEO INNOTECH Conference in Manila

West Visayas State University showcased its commitment to artificial intelligence in education at the 16th SEAMEO INNOTECH International Conference and Technical Seminar, held May 15-16 at The Manila Hotel.
 
With the theme “AI in Education: Unlocking Potential Through Accessible and Equitable Learning,” the event gathered educators, policymakers, and technology experts across Southeast Asia to discuss AI’s role in promoting inclusive and transformative learning.
Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Ma.
 
Asuncion Christine Dequilla and University Distance Education (UDE) Director Dr. Daisy Rosano represented WVSU at the two-day event.
 
The first day featured a technical seminar organized by SEAMEO INNOTECH and UNESCO titled, “Preparing Teachers to Innovate Using Digital Technology – Action Research Presentation.” Nyi Nyi Thaung, program specialist at UNESCO Bangkok, delivered the overview and key findings, focusing on teacher capacity-building through technology and innovation.
 
The university presented its research project, “Teacher TrAIning: Empowering Educators of a Higher Education Institution through AI,” led by Dr. Rosano and presented by Dr. Dequilla.
 
Several universities from Thailand and the Philippines also presented institutional research initiatives, including Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Thailand; and Western Mindanao State University and Don Mariano Marcos State University in the Philippines.
 
On the second day, the conference, co-hosted by the Department of Education, focused on shaping a regional policy framework for artificial intelligence in education. In her keynote address, SEAMEO INNOTECH Centre Director Majah-Leah Ravago emphasized that AI should be viewed not as a luxury but as a tool for equity.
 
“Let us agree to build systems where AI is not a luxury, but a right; not a substitute for teaching, but a partner in deepening learning,” Ravago said.
 
Dr. Dequilla joined a panel discussion titled “AI in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Research, and Institutional Innovation,” along with Praweenya Suwannatthachote, associate professor at Chulalongkorn University, and Thaung of UNESCO.
 
The conference concluded with a networking dinner and cultural show featuring student performers from the Philippine High School for the Arts.
 
SEAMEO INNOTECH is a regional center under the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization that promotes educational innovation and technology integration in Southeast Asia.
 
 
Text by Wina May de la Cruz/PAMCO
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She Studied “Everything Under the Sun”-Now She’s a LET Topnotcher

When the Professional Regulation Commission released the 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) results on May 23, West Visayas State University once again earned a spot on the national leaderboard. But behind this year’s fifth placer in the Secondary Level exam is more than just a high score—there’s a story of grit, grounding, and a girl named Gizelle.
 
Gizelle Amour Tabangcora Tagabi, a BSEd Social Studies graduate and summa cum laude of the WVSU College of Education Class of 2024, scored an impressive 93.00%, officially becoming one of the top LET examinees in the country.
 
But those who knew her story weren’t surprised. A consistent academic performer and the former Editor-in-Chief of Silak Media, the college’s award-winning publication, Gizelle has long embodied excellence—with both her intellect and her heart in the right place.
 
“I reviewed everything I could, everywhere I could.”
 
That was Gizelle’s no-frills answer when asked how she prepared for the LET. But her preparation ran deeper than that. Her Social Studies background, she said, helped sharpen not only her content mastery but also her worldview.
 
“The thing about Social Studies is that you have to know everything under the sun,” she laughed. “And I think that translates well into the LET.”
 
More than just book smarts, Gizelle credits her achievement to her roots.
 
“I feel like I’ve been preparing for the LET my whole life. From the way I was raised, to every teacher who guided me—grade school, high school, college—I wouldn’t have made it without them,” she shared.
 
That sense of gratitude is a hallmark of her journey. Whether competing in national quiz bees or being named an IWAG Awardee by the Philippine Information Agency for her impact in campus journalism, Gizelle has always balanced brilliance with humility.
 
In fact, she was already giving LET-level answers even before the real thing: she topped her class’s Mock Licensure Exam in her senior year and emerged as champion in the Provincial Leg (Iloilo) of the 1st National Teacher Education Quiz Bee, later becoming a national finalist.
 
Gizelle Amour Tabangcora Tagabi is more than a topnotcher—she’s a torchbearer for what it means to be Taga-West: brilliant, grounded, and ready to teach the next generation.
 
To Gizelle and all the Taga-West passers of the 2025 LEPT—Congratulations!
Your triumphs today will become the lessons of tomorrow.
 
 
Text by DO Callosa, Dr. Hazel P. Villa/PAMCO
Layout by C Calimlim/PAMCO, with sources from Gizelle Tagabi/Facebook, PRC/Website
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French ambassador impressed with La Maison du Leganes dining experience

No less than Her Excellency Marie Fontanel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines was impressed with her dining experience at La Maison Du Leganes-French Bistro and Café located in the municipality of Leganes, Iloilo.
 
The ambassador and Claire Châles, Higher Education and Scientific Cooperation officer – Cooperation and Cultural Affairs Department, had dinner at La Maison on May 23, 2025, arranged by the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) of the West Visayas State University (WVSU).
 
“What an incredible experience to have dinner in France… in Iloilo!” wrote Ambassador Fontanel in La Maison’s guest book.
 
She also wrote that “Iloilo deserves the title of gastronomic capital of the Philippines but La Maison deserves the title of best French restaurant. I am impressed!”
 
The Ambassador and Ms. Châles, together with WVSU representatives Edel Carmela Csoka, ILLO director; and Hazel Villa, director of Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications Office were served the following:
 
𝘊𝘖𝘓𝘋 𝘈𝘗𝘗𝘌𝘛𝘐𝘡𝘌𝘙
𝘗𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤, 𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴
 
𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘈𝘋𝘌
𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯
𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢, 𝘵𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦
 
𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘛 𝘐𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘔𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘐𝘙𝘌
𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨,
𝘗𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰, 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦
 
𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘛 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘕𝘊𝘐𝘗𝘈𝘓
𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘯-𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘤𝘦
𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢
 
𝘋𝘌𝘚𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘛
𝘓𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘭é
𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯
 
On hand to explain how La Maison came to be were dinner hosts of La Maison — Dr. Anjuli May Jaen, CEO and President; Leah Gonzaludo, Operations Officer; and Ms. Geline Jaen-Gurrea, Finance Officer.
 
Ambassador Fontanel was so pleased with her experience and said she will share the experience with the French Community and invited La Maison to join the Goût de France / Good France this end of May 2025 – the biggest dinner in the world to celebrate French gastronomy which is organized by French diplomatic missions in their host countries as a tribute to the excellence of French cuisine.
 
 
Text: 𝘋𝘳. 𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢, 𝘗𝘈𝘔𝘊𝘖 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳
Photos: 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘮𝘢
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2 WVSU Students Named 2025 Outstanding Students of Iloilo

Big congratulations to Anton Miguel Perucho of WVSU College of Nursing and Psyche Una Villaresto of WVSU Integrated Laboratory School for being recognized as two of the 2025 Outstanding Students of Iloilo!
 
They officially received their awards from JCI Regatta during the 16th The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA) held on May 24, 2025, at Robinsons Place Iloilo.
 
Both Anton and Psyche were announced as awardees last April 8, 2025, after going through a tough selection process—complete with bid screening, essay writing, and interviews. Their passion, perseverance, and heart for service made them stand out among many equally inspiring student leaders.
 
TOSIA, organized by JCI Regatta in partnership with DepEd Iloilo, Iloilo City, Passi City, and CHED Region VI, honors students for their academic excellence, leadership, and strong sense of social responsibility.
 
Awardees are grouped into Junior High and College categories, celebrating young changemakers across schools in Iloilo.
 
Anton thanked his parents, Mary Grace and Larry Perucho, as well as Dr. Charmaine Malata, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs, and the WVSU University Student Council 2021–2022.
 
Psyche also expressed gratitude to her parents, Desiree Joy and Senen Villaresto, and gave special thanks to her mentors—Ms. Gerlie Joy Pacete, Dr. Angelou Deloguines, and ILS Principal Prof. Mary June Delariman.
 
We are so proud of you, Anton and Psyche! Keep making WVSU proud and continue being a force for good in your communities.
 
Text by DO Callosa/HP Villa/PAMCO
Publication materials from TOSIA -The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards/Facebook
 
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WVSU Drop-In Center holds moving-up Ceremony, Honors Little Achievers

Seventeen bright preschoolers took center stage as the West Visayas State University Drop-In Center (WVSU DIC) celebrated their Moving-Up Ceremony today at the 4th Floor of the Research Building. With the theme “A Celebration of Little Stars Soaring to New Heights,” the event marked a joyful milestone in the learners’ early education journey.
 
The program began with a warm welcome from Martina Salome Umadhay, one of the preschool completers, followed by an inspiring message from Dr. Jeanette Simpas, DIC Supervisor and Director of the WVSU Gender and Development Office.
 
Dressed in colorful Filipino-inspired attire in support of the Civil Service Commission’s call to wear traditional clothing on the last three Mondays of each month, the preschoolers received their certificates and special recognition awards, each proudly walking on stage to celebrate their achievements.
 
Other DIC students were also recognized as “Sports and Splash” awardees during Open House held on May 5.
 
Closing the ceremony were heartfelt messages of gratitude from selected completers, a message of appreciation from parent representative Mrs. Eunice Ga-an, and closing remarks from fellow preschooler Gracielle Adean Eleonor Demaisip. Parents then shared a festive potluck feast to cap off the celebration.
 
The WVSU Drop-In Center remains committed to nurturing young minds through a learning environment that encourages cooperation, self-discovery, and creativity in helping children grow into confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals.
 
 
Text and photos by JA Temelo/PAMCO
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3 WVSU student journalists honored as 2025 IWAG awardees

Three outstanding student journalists from West Visayas State University have brought honor to the University after being named among the 13 recipients of the prestigious 2025 IWAG Awards by the Philippine Information Agency on May 19.
 
Recognized for their leadership, journalistic excellence, and dedication to development communication were Nove Joy Losbañes, Editor-in-Chief, and Cybelle Rio Jhane Hembra, Associate Editor of Forum-Dimensions, the official university publication; and Roger Sibag Jr., Senior Editorial Consultant and former Editor-in-Chief of Silak, the official publication of the College of Education.
 
Now in its 48th year, the IWAG Awards continue to celebrate campus journalists whose work fosters community engagement, civic awareness, and responsible reporting. Established in 1977, the program aligns with PIA’s commitment to nation-building by recognizing young communicators who serve as agents of positive change.
 
WVSU beams with pride as these taga-West awardees exemplify the excellence and spirit of service that define the University—Basta Taga-West, the Best!
 
 
Text by DO Callosa/PAMCO
Publication materials from PIA Western Visayas/Facebook
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Hospitality students explore culture, cuisine, and collaboration in Vietnam tour

Third-year Hospitality Management students from the West Visayas State University College of Business and Management explored the sights, flavors, and traditions of Vietnam during their international educational tour and cultural immersion from May 4 to 9.
 
The weeklong trip brought the students to Hanoi and Sapa, where they marveled at the scenic landscapes of Halong Bay and ascended the famed Fansipan, also known as the “Roof of Indochina.” The tour also featured hands-on activities, including a Vietnamese culinary and coffee-making class, where students learned the craft behind local cuisine and beverage preparation.
 
More than just sightseeing, the tour served as a cultural bridge. The WVSU students met with Hospitality and Tourism majors from Hanoi University of Culture, exchanging insights on tourism, tradition, and academic life. A cultural exchange event hosted by the Vietnamese university featured music, dance, and messages of friendship that strengthened ties between the two institutions.
 
Accompanying the students were CBM faculty members Dr. Cristy M. Pagente, associate dean; Dr. Ma. Flora Collado, division chair for Hospitality Management; and Sr. Cynthia Miñon, CBM research coordinator.
 
The tour highlighted WVSU’s commitment to global learning and industry immersion, helping students develop cultural awareness, professional skills, and a broader global perspective in preparation for careers in the hospitality field.
 
Text by Hazel P. Villa/PAMCO
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WVSU celebrates CHED’s 31st founding anniversary, 5th National Higher Education Day

Officials of West Visayas State University (WVSU) gathered at the WVSU Unity Park earlier today as the university geared up for the grand caravan of colleges and universities, marking the 31st Founding Anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the celebration of the 5th National Higher Education Day with the theme, “Higher Heights in Higher Education”.
 
WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz led the delegation, accompanied by Vice Presidents Dr. Celina Cordero-Gellada (Medical and Allied Sciences), Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla (Academic Affairs), and Dr. Peter Ernie Paris (Administration and Finance).
 
Adding flair to the WVSU caravan were Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025 from the College of Nursing, Hyle Daduya and Michelle Anne Juanitas.
Joining the celebration was the West Maral, the official WVSU mascot, proudly featured on the float. The mascot was designed by Mark Joseph Solidarios, a faculty member from the College of Information and Communications Technology.
 
The caravan rolled through Iloilo City, spreading awareness and excitement before culminating at the CHED Regional Office VI with a kickoff program and a mass for the celebration.
 
Events marking CHED’s 31st Founding Anniversary and the 5th National Higher Education Day will run from May 19 to 29, 2025.
 
Text by JA Temelo/PAMCO
Photos by JA Temelo, DO Callosa/PAMCO
 
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WVSU, recycling company, partner for sustainability

West Visayas State University and start-up company Rezbin officially launched their sustainability partnership on campus on May 5, 2025, with the installation of smart recycling bins to promote sustainable practices on campus.
 
Rezbin, a company that envisions making plastic recycling engaging and rewarding, introduced its reward-based mobile application to encourage responsible waste disposal.
 
“To encourage more people to recycle,” said Rezbin co-founder Mari Martirez in an interview with Beyond Innovation TV, “it should be convenient for them, easy for them, rewarding and satisfying. That’s basically the gist of what we do, that’s our philosophy.”
 
Rezbin turns ordinary recycling bins into tools for sustainability by allowing users to scan, upload, and track their recyclable trash through the app and earn points in return.
 
Here’s how it works: Rezbin recycling bins can be located using the Rezbin app. Once found, scan the QR code on the Rezbin, take a photo of your recyclable trash before dropping it in the Rezbin, and you have now earned yourself points.
These points can later be redeemed for raffle tickets and rewards from Rezbin’s partner entities.
 
You can find Rezbin recycling hubs near Magsaysay Hall, Quezon Hall, Rizal Hall, the MPC Building, and across the Administration Building.
 
This partnership highlights the University’s continued pursuit of sustainable practices and healthy collaborations with our partners.
 
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Text by Dan Olsen Callosa/PAMCO
Photos by Marvin Fernandez/Admin Officer and Claude Calimlim/PAMCO
 
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