When the WVSU International and Local Linkages Office – ILLO was established as a separate unit in December 2021, we were looking at different possibilities of student exposure to international events. But one is priority: the Taga-West must be able to travel abroad!
As the Taga-West in internationalization thread past the half of 2023, we claim what we thought was just a dream, when we were looking at other state universities and colleges in the Philippines send exchange students to Canada.
We’ve gone through pains for all these, through the process—from the application, to the screening, to the visa processing and biometrics, to the air ticket purchasing, and a lot more to enumerate. There was a point where things seemed hopeless. But thanks be to God, it was granted to us.
We are ever grateful to those who applied but never made it—you still have next year, so please arm yourselves with your passport and determination.
Two of our students, Hershey Geline Sumpay and Jeanne Michaella Anthonette Andong-Nanquil made it to the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) , funded by the Canadian Government. They are in Mohawk College, Hamilton right now for the September to December 2023 study. They are granted a certain amount in Canadian dollars to finance their air tickets, accommodation, visa, and other expenses.
Hershey is taking up Broadcasting – Television and Communications Media, while Jeanne is taking up Advertising and Marketing Communications Management.
We are indebted to our University President, Dr. Joselito Bebong Villaruz, who said, “Happy happy gid ako” when we told him the news. After all, he rallied for the internationalization of WVSU to be institutionalized; and to our university officials who made all things less difficult for us. Also to the Canadian Government, the Commission on Higher Education(CHED) headed by Chair J. Prospero Popoy De Vera, Commission on Higher Education International Affairs Services led by Atty. @Lily Freida Macabangon Milla, and Ms. @Angel Cachuela of the Canadian Education and Trade. Also, to Jels Sales and to our friends at Sun-Cor Unlimited Inc, who are helping to look after the students in Canada, thank you.
May Hershey and Jeanne serve as inspiration to the WVSU students: dare to take the challenge!
We thank the families and friends of these students who are with us from the very start.
Oh yes, we repeat: This is it! It’s the first for Taga-West in Canada. And we are just beginning.
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HAPPENING NOW: Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Training-Workshop in cooperation with the Civil Service Commission
WVSU opens the first day of its 3-day Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) Training-Workshop in cooperation with the Civil Service Commission. The workshop, attended by vice presidents, deans, directors, and heads of offices from Nov. 28-30, 2023, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City.
Today’s speaker is Mr. Leo Jamorin, Director II of the CSC Aklan Field Office. He will be discussing ‘The Review of SPMS Policies and Guidelines,’ ‘Streamlining the SPMS Process for Organizational Excellence,’ and ‘Bridging the Gap: Crafting Success Indicators to Seamlessly Align IPCR with OPCR Goals.’
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HAPPENING NOW: Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Training
The West Visayas State University hosts a transformative Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Training on November 28-30, 2023 at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Iloilo City.
This comprehensive program delves deep into the nuances of Republic Act No. 9184 and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (Basic Course), ensuring participants will be well-equipped with the latest insights and updates.
Renowned GPPB Trainers will lead engaging sessions, providing invaluable expertise and updates on critical issuances shaping the procurement landscape. The atmosphere will be charged with a shared commitment to procurement excellence and efficient and effective use of limited resources.
We welcome all participants, speakers at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel for contributing to the success of this event. West Visayas State University remains dedicated to fostering continuous learning and empowering our community with knowledge.
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Bukidnon State University initiates benchmarking activity with WVSU
To learn the best practices of WVSU in the area of culture and the arts and physical education, BukSU visited the WVSU College of Pescar took part in the exchange of knowledge about the academic affairs and curriculum under the said college.
The Department Head of Bachelor in Physical Education at BukSU, Dr. Regina B. Dumdumaya, together with some faculty members and administrators joined the said activity.
The meeting-discussion was led by Pescar Secretary Prof. Ryan Puljanan, WVSU Director for Culture and Dance, Prof. Liberty Porras, and Pescar faculty Prof. Jemuel Garcia.
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WVSU foresees partnership with French Embassy
To further widen WVSU’s global academic affairs and engagement, the French Embassy represented by Adam Folleas, Officer for Higher Education and Linguistics, Head of Campus France Manila – SCAC with Sylvain Lamourette, Cooperation Attaché held an info session discussing what they can offer the University.
The session included student language assistantship, language teaching courses, and academic exchange.
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WVSU wins best extension project awards in PASUC VI-EMC reg’l symposium
The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges VI – Extension Managers’ Council (PASUC 6-EMC) successfully culminated its 3-day 12th PASUC-VI EMC Regional Symposium and General Assembly last November 17, 2023 with an awarding of winners for paper, poster and video documentary entries. Held at Diversion 21 Hotel, the theme for this year’s symposium is “SUCs Leading the Way: Bridging Communities for Sustainable Futures” where it focuses on 3 categories namely: Education and Skill Empowerment; Healthcare and Environmental Stewardship and Innovation in Sustainable Agri-Fishery and Livelihood.
During the plenary session prior to the cluster presentations, resource speaker Dr. Ruperto S. Dangalang, President Emeritus of Cavite State University and Former Commissioner of CHED shared thought provoking scenarios on the topic “Scanning Horizons: Scoping the Futures of Extension for SUCs. Meanwhile, Ma. Leah L. Letrero, OIC Chief and Economic Development Specialist of NEDA Region 6 presented and discussed the Western Visayas Regional Plan 2023-2028.
West Visayas State University, one of the SUCs with most number of participants garnered 1st place in both the education and healthcare categories. The entry of WVSU-Calinog Campus entitled “Transforming Lives of Adult Learners through Functional Literacy Extension Project: An Impact Study” won the Best Extension Project award for Education and Skill Empowerment Category. The paper was presented during the symposium by Dr. Elias C. Olapane and is co-authored with Mary Jean F. Cataluna, Rosario Clarabel C. Contreras, Andy Jose A. Casabuena, Recel T. Cabral, and Pamela F. Guevara.
Meanwhile, the WVSU- College of Nursing also won the Best Extension Project award for healthcare and environmental stewardship category for “Rays of Hope: Home Health Project” presented by author Sheila P. Beliran.
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Indonesian exchange students pay courtesy call to Iloilo City Mayor; explore the city
Text and photos by John Felip Gerasol
To enhance global ties and foster cultural exchange, three Indonesian students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh (ITS) Nopember, Surabaya, paid a courtesy visit to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas as part of their second-day of itinerary on Nov. 10, 2023.
Mayor Treñas warmly welcomed the three Indonesian scholars, namely: Akbhar Maulana, Valeska Rianto, and Ghifary Muhammad, marking a significant stride in the internationalization efforts of West Visayas State University (WVSU).
To delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of the City of Love, the exchange students embarked on a guided tour in places such as Camina Balay nga Bato, Molo Mansion, and Festive Walk. They also had a taste of chicken sari-sari.
The International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO), at the forefront of institutional internationalization, organized the student exchange program titled “Creating Opportunities: The WVSU Student Exchange Program” in collaboration with the College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and the College of Business and Management (CBM).
Currently immersed in a two-week academic stint, the Indonesian students actively participate in classes facilitated by the aforementioned colleges including activities and immersive experiences to enrich their educational encounter prior to returning to their home country.
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A send off for the Indonesian exchange students
For officially concluding the two-week academic stay of our Indonesian exchange students at the University, WVSU ILLO led the Closing Ceremony of “Creating Opportunities: The WVSU-ITS Student Exchange”, at the Research and Extension Building, November 22, 2023.
Together with their faculty members, CBM Dean Dr. Maria Corazon M. Samorin and CICT Dean Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion were present. The selected student buddies who provided company all throughout the duration of the students’ stay also graced the occasion.
The University praised the enthusiasm showed by Ghifary Muhammad, Valeska Enrona Sareeka Rianto and Muhamad Akbar Maulana, as reflected on their academic endeavors,as well as the eagerness of fully immersing themselves with the Filipino culture, traditions and cuisines.
“This may be the end of the 2023 student exchange program but definitely there’s more to this WVSU and ITS Surabaya partnership. I believe this partnership is written in the stars, it’s all meant to be. ” said WVSU ILLO Director, Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka, as she hints and manifests for more collaborations and partnerships with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh (ITS).
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International Student’s Day: “Empowering Students to Dream More, Learn More, Do More in a Global Mindset” at the WVSU Cultural Center
This whole day event was made possible through collaboration with various universities: King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), West Visayas State University, University of Antique, and Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology.
“Let us make our universities open to change and innovations and let us work together to make our universities truly global institutions,” said Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, WVSU President, officially commencing the event.
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Top global scientist impressed by WVSU research work
Text and photos by Hazel P. Villa
Director of WVSU Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications Office
With a prolific portfolio boasting over 350 scientific articles, books, book chapters, and reports, a distinguished global health scientist, renowned for advancing science and research in the developing world, has expressed genuine admiration for the commendable research work conducted at West Visayas State University (WVSU).
Dr. Don Eliseo Prisno made this pronouncement when he spoke at the recent WVSU Workshop on World University Rankings and Research Publication organized by the University Research and Development Center last Nov. 10-11, 2023.
“All data points show that WVSU should be a top university of the country. I have dissected and identified all the different data points; and they all lead to one conclusion–that all metrics lead to a high university rank,” said Dr. Prisno, editor-in-chief of Public Health Challenges of Wiley, and deputy editor-in-chief of BMC Global Health Research and Policy, a Quartile 1 journal with an Impact Factor of 8.7.
Dr. Prisno noted the following indicators that he said makes WVSU’s efforts impressive: Webometrics ranks it at number 17 in the country, it has one of the top scientists of the PH based on Scopus, has a substantial number of Scopus papers (and even much higher in number than the top universities of the country), has many AD Scientific Index and Google scholar-listed scientists with several citations, “and so many indicators that the University should be on the same level as the top universities of the Philippines”.
Asked by the workshop participants on how WVSU should capitalize on its strengths, Dr. Prisno said, “The researchers of WVSU should focus on publishing with Scopus journals. There should be a scale up of these publications. The University and its researchers should promote its researches through conferences and other presentations. There should be a substantial increase in research grants. The students should be encouraged to publish. And lastly, the university journals need to be strengthened.”
Dr. Prisno, who has a PhD in Global Health from Cardiff University, has supported governments and universities worldwide in enhancing health research capacities during his extensive travels to 150 countries and territories for scientific work and as a frequent international speaker and consultant.