International and Local Linkages Office

Internationalization

International and Local Linkages Office

Profile

Established as a unit in 2021, the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) develops consortia and cooperation, with principles of reciprocity and parity, in consonance with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, UNESCO’s Perspective on the Future of Higher Education in 2050, the economic agenda of the Office of the President of the Philippines, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Higher Education Research Agenda, and National Integrated Basic, DOST-CHEd Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda, National Integrated Basic Research, and the Gender Responsive Extension Agenda.

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WVSU student leaders put learning into action through Guilds Summit, culminating SLDP 2026

West Visayas State University (WVSU) student leaders brought the three-day Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP) 2026 to a close on Aug. 29, turning lessons on leadership, collaboration, and resilience into concrete advocacy initiatives during the Guilds Summit. Held under the …

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August 29, 2026

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WVSU Calinog students immerse in Panay Bukidnon culture

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July 22, 2026

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WVSU BLIS researchers present AI-powered heritage studies at Singapore conference

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June 27, 2026

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WVSU broadens its international reach in the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026

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June 26, 2026

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WVSU advances sustainability efforts in the 2026 impact rankings

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June 24, 2026

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WVSU Director joins ASEAN English Leadership Forum

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June 3, 2026

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Expectation

Specifically, ILLO is expected to:

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Plan, implement, and coordinate international relations strategies, plans, programs, and activities in accordance to the internal procedure and international policies;

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Work with the Public Affairs and Marketing Communications Office (PAMCO) and the Student Ambassadors in the university on diplomatic and consular relations;

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Promote international linkages, memberships, academic collaboration, scholarships, student/faculty/staff mobility, and services to the international community;

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Coordinate with appropriate units in the university in providing assistance/information to international students/faculty/staff/partners on their stay in the university and the locality;

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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the execution of internationalization agenda and priorities to positively impact the three-fold functions of the University; and,

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Facilitate relevant documents of foreign students/faculty/ staff/ and partners in the execution of application.

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