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WVSU joins cultural mapping project

West Visayas State University (WVSU) is among the partner state universities and colleges (SUCs) undertaking the collaborative Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras Project (CMPG), a priority cultural initiative led by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda.

WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, along with other SUC presidents, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) during the Project Launch and MOA signing at the Little Theater, University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City campus on the morning of December 14, 2023.

 

WVSU is tasked with the Cultural Mapping of Iloilo City and Iloilo’s 3rd District.

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WVSU records 32 newly registered agriculturists in Agriculturist Licensure Examination

Text and Pubmat by John Felip Gerasol

Embodying the tradition of excellence, the West Visayas State University-La Paz Campus has proudly recorded 32 new registered agriculturists as a result of the November 2023 Agriculturists Licensure Examination (ALE).

The university jotted down a 46.38% rate in overall performance out of 69 takers; 52.17% passing rate for first timers; and 34.78% passing rate for repeaters.

 

The West Visayas State University takes pride in its commitment to nurturing skilled professionals in agriculture and congratulates the 32 newly registered agriculturists on their well-deserved success.

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The WVSU Community sympathizes with Mindanao State University (MSU) over the recent bombings. We pray that MSU rises above these challenging times.

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BREAKING NEWS: 7 grads of WVSU College of Education (main) and Himamaylan campus, make it to the Top 10 of the September 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers

The WVSU maintains its streak of excellence as seven graduates of the COE main campus and two from the Himamaylan campus made it to the Top 10 of the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results past 6 p.m. of Dec. 7, 2023.

WVSU is not in the TOP 10 schools because only schools with 50 examinees and above are qualified in the ranking of schools.

Most of the COE graduates will be taking the LET in March 2023.

PRC announced that 23,782 elementary teachers out of 50,593 examinees (47.01%) and 53,995 secondary teachers out of 95,969 examinees (56.26%) successfully passed the LEPT.

It is further announced that of the 23,782 elementary teacher passers, 16,716 are first timers and 7,066 are repeaters. For the secondary teachers, 39,979 passers are first timers and 14,016 are repeaters.

The topnotchers are the following:

WVSU COE Main Campus:

 Rank 4 – Tedric Dave Espora Senosa  (Secondary)

Rank 10 – Yancy Aubrey Panugon

(Secondary)

Rank 9 – Agape Marie Baguna

(Elementary)

Rank 10 – Krystal Joy Cuello

(Elementary)

Rank 10 – Reena Anjellah Tabera

(Elementary)

WVSU HIMAMAYLAN CAMPUS:

Rank 7 – Sheila Marie Delgado

(Elementary)

Rank 9 -Jeriel Grace Mabulay

(Elementary)

Congratulations!! The WVSU Community is proud of you.

Acknowledgment for COE layout and design by Rain Julien Tuvilleja, Dyanne Therize Parcon, and Fritz Jaime Sumbo of SILAK media.

Acknowledgment of pubmats and photos of Himamaylan topnotchers from Himamaylan campus.

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WVSU conducts uni-wide fire drill as ‘dry season’ begins; gets a rating of 8

By Fides Anna Notes, SILAK Media in collaboration with PAMCO

Highlighting fire emergency preparedness at the beginning of the “dry season” (December to May) in the Philippines, the West Visayas State University (WVSU) faculty members, staff, and students participated in the University-Wide Fire Safety Seminar and Fire Drill from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2023.

After the activity, the Drill Evaluation Report of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) of Iloilo City gave WVSU a rating of “8” which is “satisfactory”.

The activity began with the Fire Safety Seminar and Fire Drill Orientation at the College of Medicine (COM) Gym, where the basics of fire safety and instructions for the fire drill were discussed by the BFP and the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (UDRRMC) of WVSU.

“Security and safety is actually an item that is not subject to negotiation — it simply means that safety and security in the University are non-negotiable,” said Mr. Julius B. Undar, WVSU chief administrator, in his opening remarks during the morning activity.

Furthermore, FO1 Rodney D. Doronila Jr. from the BFP Community Relations Unit (CRU) discussed the importance of fire prevention, the possible causes of fire, and the BFP’s effort to lessen fire emergencies across the region.

“When fire prevention fails, the result is fire suppression which is more costly and may result in loss of life and irreparable property damage,” said Doronila in his talk, adding that the said seminar is part of their goal in fire prevention.

The second part of the activity at 1:30 p.m. was a university-wide fire drill where a fire emergency was simulated as well as fire accidents and other fire evacuation problems to teach students, faculty members, and staff what to do in case these happen.

“I gained insights on the possible escape routes and evacuation areas when [the fire emergency] happens. It made me realize the significance of strategic planning for smooth evacuations and panic mitigation,” said Rocel Sasana, a third-year Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in Social Studies from the WVSU – College of Education (COE), on her experience in participating in the fire drill.

After the Fire Drill, a debriefing and closing activity was conducted to discuss any weaknesses observed during the drill to plan necessary recommendations.

All photos by SILAK Media: Ma. Ella Nicole Untaran, Lyza Jean Lavado, Shane Salao, and Joseph Nebres of PAMCO

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WVSU ranks among top 10 PH universities in UI GreenMetric World University Ranking on green campus and evnt’l sustainability

The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings at 7 p.m. of Dec. 5, 2023, released the results of world rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives with WVSU ranking 10th among Philippine universities that joined and is the only university in Western Visayas to gain the said recognition.

According to its website, “Through 39 indicators in 6 criteria, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings prudently determined the rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives.”

Initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010, “the Rankings have seen a dramatic increase of participants from 95 universities in 35 countries in 2010 to 1183 universities in 85 countries in 2023.”

The Philippine universities that placed in the global rankings are the following: De La Salle University – Dasmarinas; Mariano Marcos State University; Batangas State University, The National Engineering University; De La Salle University Manila; University of Northern Philippines; Samar State University; Tarlac Agricultural University; Catanduanes State University; Bukidnon State University; and West Visayas State University.

It is the first time for WVSU to join the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

The following are the criteria and indicators on which the rankings are based: Setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, education and research.

Here are the global rankings: https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/rankings/overall-rankings-2023

For more information on the rankings:

https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/about/welcome

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WVSU holds performance review for FY 2023; midterm review of WVSU dev’t plan 2021-2025

The WVSU administration, deans of colleges, directors, and heads of various offices are holding an annual Performance Review for FY 2023 and the Midterm Review of the WVSU Strategic Development Plan 2021-2025 on December 5-7, 2023, at the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Building.

The theme of the review is “Fortifying Research and Innovation Programs Towards Becoming a Research University”.

The said activities provide the university with an opportunity to reflect on its collective achievements and challenges and is a venue to discuss shared goals and strategies for the future.

Currently presenting this afternoon of Dec. 5, 2023 is the College of Information Communication and Communications and Technology led by Dean Beth Concepcion.

Earlier today, the following presented their reports: the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the College of Education, and the College of PESCAR.

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College of Nursing Batch 2023, topnotchers, and profs recognized in furst Monday of the month flag ceremony

Following its triumph of achieving a 100 percent passing rate, ranking first among the Top 10 Nursing Schools in the country, and producing topnotchers, the College of Nursing (CON) received acknowledgment in today’s flag ceremony (Dec. 4, 2023).

No less than WVSU President Joselito Villaruz introduced CON Batch 2023, also known as Batch Hydra, who came forward with their professors and CON Dean Madonna Palmes to be recognized by the WVSU Community for their accomplishment in the 2023 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examinations (PNLE).

The results, announced on Dec. 2, 2023, revealed the following topnotchers:

Rank 1: Cris Vinz Corpuz Tomboc – 91.00%

Rank 8: Dennyl Marie Pelaez Chavez – 89.60%

Rank 9: Pert Henry Gabutin Mabaquiao – 89.40%

Rank 10: Jannah Kyra Jalando-on Javelona – 89.20%

This marks the first time that the CON has produced a first placer in the PNLE.

Edited: The CON has had first placers in 1984, 1993, 2017, and 2019 who are all females but it is in 2023 that it produced a male topnotcher.

This month’s flag ceremony was led by the College of Business and Management.

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Congratulations to the WVSU College of Nursing for winning awards at an int’l research conference

WVSU’s College of Nursing made waves at the Cebu Normal University’s International Research Conference of Nurses (ICONS)12 at Golden Peak Hotel, Cebu City on Nov. 24-25, 2023.

#CradleOfResearchChampions

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📍Professional Category: Best Paper Podium Presentation – “Relationship of Coping Strategies and Quality of Life: Parallel and Serial Mediating Role of Resilience and Social Participation among Older Adults in Western Philippines” – Dr. Madonna Palmes

 

Co-authors: Sheilla M. Trajera and Gregory S. Ching

📍Student Category:

1st Place Infographics – “Knowledge About Cholera and Its Prevention Among Household Heads in a Highly Urbanized City: A Cross-sectional Study”

– Karen Joy Oscares Felb Audrey Hope Padpad

Sarah Adelaide Pacubas Angel Paglomutan Pearl Krystelle Rubite Panelo

Adviser: Ryan Michael Oducado

Stream: Nursing Education

3rd Place Podium Presenter – Dana Marie Gregorio

“Career Plans of Graduating Nursing Students In a State University”

– Chelsea Elyssa Granada Jeanne Guarino Paula Himatay Carlie Hotic Larenz Noble Guillen

Adviser: Ayesha C. Penuela

Stream: New Normal

“Perceived Competence and the Level of Satisfaction on the Delivery Room Simulation Based Learning Among Nursing Students in a State University”

Presenter: Keith Danielle Bañes

– Mecca Ella Barrios Regine Grace Bermudo Leanne Bañaria Baron Nicole Anthonette Banas

Adviser: Madonna S. Palmes

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WVSU’s president graduates from 10-month Global Academic Leadership Program; Team wins Best Capstone Project Award

WVSU’s president graduates from 10-month Global Academic Leadership Program; Team wins Best Capstone Project Award

The president of West Visayas State University (WVSU), Dr. Joselito Villaruz, recently graduated from the landmark Global Academic Leadership Program (GALP) for State Universities and Colleges Presidents and Local Universities and Colleges Presidents (CHED-AIM GALP for SUC and LUC).

The 10-month leadership program under the management of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) culminated with a graduation ceremony on Nov. 29, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the  AIM campus, 123 Paseo de Roxas in Makati City.

Moreover, Dr. Villaruz and his team, “TropangKalusugan” was a recipient of the Best Capstone Project Award with fellow members Dr. Carmencita Padilla  of UP Manila, Melanie Mauricio of the House of Representatives Committee on Higher and Technical Education, Dr. Alfonso Simon of Batanes State University, Arthur Poblete of Samar State University, BlaiselleLegacho of CHED, and Atty. Glenn Niño Sartillo of Romblon State University.

Dr. Villaruz is one of about 200 participants of the leadership program that provided the essential transformative leadership skills for SUC and LUC educational leaders and government partner officials.

The programs were designed to meet the needs of the 21st-century education environment with competencies and innovative tools to move towards SMART universities and to prepare the participants with leadership and management skills to think strategically, lead globally, and become locally responsive educational institutions, build collaborative relationships, and mobilize and manage resources.

Through a scholarship grant from CHED under the leadership of Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III, academic leaders are now equipped to co-create innovative solutions through enhanced decision-making processes and collaborative governance to propel the growth of state and local universities and colleges as integral parts of the Philippine educational system.