West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomes His Excellency Noel Eugene Eusebio M. Servigon, Philippine Ambassador to Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova, in a visit to the University today, November 13, 2025.
WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz expresses his gratitude to Ambassador Servigon and highlights the University’s steadfast commitment to strengthening its international partnerships and pursuing collaborative initiatives in academics and medicine that foster global learning and innovation.
Joining President Villaruz in welcoming the Ambassador are the University’s vice presidents: Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris, Vice President for Administration and Finance; Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension; and Dr. Celina C. Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences.
Also present are Dr. Jemuel Garcia Jr. and Dr. Jon Kristoffer Deguma of the College of Pescar; Dr. Maria Corazon Samorin of the College of Business and Management (CBM); Dr. Liza Assumpta Jover, Dean of College of Dentistry (COD); Mrs. Jasmin L. Vargas, Chief Administrative Officer of Finance Division; and Dr. Pilar S. Malata, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). They participated in discussions exploring potential collaborations in Erasmus+ programs, faculty and student mobility, and other international academic initiatives.
Ambassador Servigon commended WVSU for its academic excellence and global vision, noting the University’s growing reputation in international education and research cooperation.
By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO
