Category: President Corner

  • Capping and candle lighting ceremony of batch Vesta, WVSU CON Class 2026

    Capping and candle lighting ceremony of batch Vesta, WVSU CON Class 2026

    Today, Batch Vesta, the College of Nursing Class of 2026, celebrates a momentous occasion as they gather at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Cultural Center for their Capping and Candle lighting Ceremony. This significant event marks their transition into practical caregiving, illuminating their candles as a symbol of their commitment to excellence in nursing.

  • Dr. Villaruz presents WVSU’s FY 2025 budget to DBM

    Dr. Villaruz presents WVSU’s FY 2025 budget to DBM

    Dr. Joselito Villaruz presented West Visayas State University (WVSU)’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Technical Budget to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) at Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) today, April 11, 2024. The event focused on discussing and analyzing the university’s financial requirements and plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • Dr. Villaruz graces blessing of the new kidney unit of WVSU Medical Center

    Dr. Villaruz graces blessing of the new kidney unit of WVSU Medical Center

    Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz graced the blessing of the new kidney unit at West Visayas State University (WVSU) Medical Center. This state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance the institution’s capacity to treat kidney-related ailments and improve patient care in the region.

  • Dr. Villaruz administers oath of 479 WVSU Medical Center hospital employees

    Dr. Villaruz administers oath of 479 WVSU Medical Center hospital employees

    In a remarkable event marking the 37th Founding Anniversary of West Visayas State University (WVSU) Medical Center, Dr. Villaruz presided over a mass oath-taking ceremony for 479 employees, and also honored the retirees. This significant gathering exemplified the university’s commitment to fostering professional growth and unity among its healthcare workforce.

  • Dr. Villaruz welcomes participants to the university-wide job fair

    Dr. Villaruz welcomes participants to the university-wide job fair

    The West Visayas State University (WVSU), through the Office of Student Affairs and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Iloilo City, organized a University-wide Job Fair. This event was specifically designed to cater to the career needs of WVSU’s graduating students and alumni. The occasion commenced with an opening address by Dr. Villaruz, who emphasized the significance of this event in assisting university students in finding suitable job opportunities post-graduation.

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  • WVSU enters usurfruct agreement with LGU Lambunao and Brgy. Jayobo

    WVSU enters usurfruct agreement with LGU Lambunao and Brgy. Jayobo

    West Visayas State University (WVSU), through Dr. Villaruz, signed a usufruct agreement with Brgy. Jayobo, Lambunao, today, April 3, 2024, at the Lambunao Government Center. This agreement will allow them to utilize WVSU-CAF land for the construction of a gymnasium and multi-purpose hall. Dr. Villaruz emphasized that this project aligns with the university’s core function of extension, benefiting the community at large.

  • COA holds annual audit exit conferences for WVSU main and external campuses

    COA holds annual audit exit conferences for WVSU main and external campuses

    The Commission on Audit (COA) held Annual Audit Exit Conference on April 2, 2024 to discuss the Audit Findings of the accounts and operations of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Main and External Campuses. This conference held at the Research Building, ensures fair and balanced reporting process allowing the WVSU Management to present their perspective.

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  • Dr. Villaruz congratulates WVSU reps for Mr. and Ms. RASUC VI

    Dr. Villaruz congratulates WVSU reps for Mr. and Ms. RASUC VI

    Dr. Villaruz extended his congratulations to Kyle Palabrica and Lucas Gerard Arañador, who proudly represented West Visayas State University in the Search for Mr. & Ms. RASUC-VI 2024. Demonstrating their remarkable performance, Palabrica and Arañador were hailed as third runner-up and first runner-up, respectively.

  • Dr. Villaruz celebrates his birthday with WVSU community

    Dr. Villaruz celebrates his birthday with WVSU community

    Dr. Villaruz celebrated his birthday after leading the oath taking of the designated and re-designated University Officials, yesterday, March 19, 2024. This significant occasion signifies a new chapter of dedication and growth within the academic community, fostering an environment of impactful progress and unwavering commitment.

  • Bataan Peninsula State University pays courtesy visit to WVSU President

    Bataan Peninsula State University pays courtesy visit to WVSU President

    Bataan Peninsula State University’s Extension and Training Services Office visited Dr. Villaruz today, March 13, 2024 at the WVSU Main Campus. The purpose of this visit was to engage in a benchmarking activity, focusing on the outstanding extension service practices implemented by West Visayas State University.