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  • WVSU Yields 19 NLE Topnotchers, 100% Passing Rate

    By Leo G. Almonte, MDC

     West Visayas State University lives up to its “tradition of excellence” as 19 nursing graduates excelled in the 2022 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). WVSU has high expectations for the College of Nursing graduates since the university is known as the “Home of Topnotchers,” with a consistently high NLE passing rate.

    The outstanding feat brought pride and joy to the WVSU community, further validating their culture of excellence that drives students to deliver the best possible results with a can-do attitude when facing academic challenges.

    According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 19 schools achieved a 100% passing rate. The 134 examinees from Batch 2022 – Siklab took the NLE from November 12 to 13, 2022. 

    The list of the WVSU 2022 NLE Topnotchers:

    • Rank 2 – Jezrel Cabasis Alijid – 89.90%
    • Rank 3 – Emmanuel John Dorado Aggabao – 89.60%
    • Rank 4 – Carlos Jose Estacio Cerrada, Pauline Marie Robide Haro, Terese Angel Mispeñas Lee, and Emielle Salinas Ong – 89.40%
    • Rank 6 – Pauline Catong Castro, Sarah Joy Cabaluna Demetillo and Mark Aron Tomedo Martirez – 89%
    • Rank 7 – Francis John Patricio Gargarita and Ernesto Tabobo Gargaritano III – 88.80%
    • Rank 8 – Chelsy Sophia Besario Acain, Mary Therese Condag Jambaro, Mary Bless Gentuya Debuque, Steffi Marie Sy Lao, and Aquiuz Enero Salcedo – 88.60%
    • Rank 10 – Ma. Katrina Izabylle Capulot Alegario, John Earl Albert Alvarez Luces and Ma. Luisa Villarias Pelayo – 88.20%.

    Photo courtesy of Lifeline

  • Civil Service Commission Recognizes WVSU’s Pandemic Response

    by Leo G. Almonte, MDC

    The Civil Service Commission presented a Certificate of Recognition to West Visayas State University for its contribution and role in the government’s effort to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The Certificate of Appreciation reads: The Certificate of Recognition is hereby given to West Visayas State University – Region VI for its delivery of exemplary service, through the tireless commitment, resiliency, and priceless contributions of its government frontliners and workers, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this 28th day of September 2022 at the CSC Central Office, Constitution Hills, Diliman, Quezon City.

     CSC Chairperson Atty. Karlo A.B. Nograles, Commissioner Atty. Lourdes A. Lizada, and Commissioner Atty. Ryan Alvin R. Acosta signed the certificate.

    WVSU became a venue of several vaccination roll-outs where hundreds of residents from the Iloilo Province receive their inoculation. The West Visayas State University Medical Center went above and beyond its duty during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in responding to the health crisis.

  • WVSU Joins Simulation Based-Education Training in Singapore

    by Leo G. Almonte, MDC

    West Visayas State University, a Higher Education Institution collaborator in the  Commission on Higher Education (CHED) LAKAS 2022-001 Project, sent Dr. Celina Gellada, Dr. Carol Joy Quimpo, and Dr. Helmar Soldevilla, as representatives to a two-day training activity entitled  “Optimizing Simulation-Based- Education (SBE), Training, Collaboration & Research- a focus on Technology- Driven Teaching & Learning Strategies,” held in Singapore from November 21 to 2022, 2022.

    WVSU contingent attended the IMS Simulation Educators Training in Singapore’s Academia and other educators from  UP – Manila and MSU General Santos.

    The course goals are 1.) Establishing and maintaining role clarity 2.) Communicating effectively with a team 3.) Optimizing personnel support 4. Utilizing available resources, and 5.) Maintaining appropriate focus while assessing the big picture.

    The lecture topics include Adult Learner and Simulation-based Learning, Orientation to Manikin & Equipment, Scenario Design, and Familiarization Scenario. Breakout Group Discussions highlighted the training where participants shared their insights on respective topics assigned to them.

  • WVSU, Partners Spearhead GALING-PCAARRD Kontra Covid-19 Program

    WVSU, Partners Spearhead GALING-PCAARRD Kontra Covid-19 Program

    by Riza June Charity Rafols

    The Municipality of Sarah,  West Visayas State University,  and Panay Darag Chicken Breeders Association, Inc. (PADABA) partnered with GALING-PCAARRD Kontra Covid-19 Program “GALING” (Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives toward NationalGoals), to support communities afflicted by Covid-19 around the country to enable communities to recover faster and become more resilient.

    Forty farmers benefited from the two-day Darag Native Chicken Production and Marketing activity conducted on September 27-28, 2022, at the Evacuation Center of the Municipality of Sara, Iloilo.

    The initiative was made possible through the collaboration of  Sara Mayor Jon Aying, WVSU – University Extension and Development Center  Director Dr. Ricky Becodo, WVSU- College of Communication Dean, Dr. Ian Espada, and PADABA President Mr. Rosendo DL Parreñas.

    The forty project participants and co-operators were chosen based on the interview conducted by the UEDC together with the Municipal Government Livelihood Assistance Division  (MGLAD) from more than sixty prospective farmer-beneficiaries in different barangays.

    Mr. Rosendo DL Parreñas, PADABA Board Member, discussed the DNC Business Opportunities, DNC Timeline, Housing Care and Management of Chickens, Feeds and Feedings, Selection, and Breeding. Dr. Helen G. Genandoy of the WVSU College of Agriculture and Fisheries (WVSU-CAF) covered chicken health, sanitation, and monitoring topics. To give the participants first-hand experience, they conducted a  field visit to the Darag farms owned by Mr. Rogelio Nice of Brgy. Malapaya and Mr. Rodel Brillantes of Brgy. Bagaygay, Sara, Iloilo in the afternoon.

    The said multiplier DNC farmers will receive four sets of Darag native chickens composed of four hens, and a rooster-set were identified based on the following criteria: (1) has attended the basic training DNC Production; (2) willing to allocate an area for ranging and has an available area for ranging DNC; (3) ready housing for DNC; (4) area is peaceful and accessible; (5) willing to invest a capital of feeds, and; (6) execute Agreement with WVSU and Sara LGU from the barangays Aguirre, Domingo, Malapaya, Ardemil, Ferraris, Latawan, Aspera, and Aposaga.

    The training started with a projection orientation and pretest by Dr. Ricky Becodo. Participants and co-operators will have a month or two to prepare their areas. MGLAD will monitor the progress of the selected farmers headed by Mr. ArgeoProquez Jr. before the distribution of the Darag Native Chicken before the end of the year.

  • WVSU Graduate Takes 5th Spot in the Physician Licensure Exams

    West Visayas State University Graduate Dr.  Mark Arlo Hernandez Segundo landed on the Top 5 spot in this year’s Physician Licensure Examinations (PLE) with a score of 87.58%. His achievement validates the exceptional education and training that  WVSU College of Medical provides to their medical students.  Segundo shared the 5th spot with  Gamaliel Pulpulaan Galigao  from the University of the East (UE) Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center who got the same score.

    West Visayas State University had a passing rate of  89.19% passing rate in the recent licensure examination.  Here is the  2022 PLS Top Ten list:

    1. Justin Adriel Zent Gautier Togonon, UP Manila – 89.00%
    2. Francesca Marie Aby Lagrosa, UP Manila – 88.75 %
    3. Karla Joyce Saavedra Badong – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila – 88.00 %
    4. Kim Zapatos Sia, University of Santo Tomas (UST) – 87.67 %
    5. Gamaliel Pulpulaan Galigao – University of the East (UE) Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.58%
      Mark Arlo Hernandez Segundo – West Visayas State University – La Paz – 87.58%
    6. Christian Joseph Barrion Cruzado – Far Eastern University (FEU) Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation – 87.50%
      Sonny Cabahug Redula, Cebu Institute of Medicine – 87.50 %
    7. Neill Steven Cainglet Cachuela, UST – 87.42 %
      Trisha Marie Ramos Galapon, UP Manila –  – 87.42 %
    8. Anna Patricia Anonuevo Bartolome, Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela – 87.25 %
      Christopher Tabora Pilarta, UP Manila – 87. 25 %
      Keith Alexius Kim Wangkay, UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.25 %
    9. Randy Franz Gubantes Selim, St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine – William H. Quasha Memorial – 87.17 %
      Christian Jerell Salvacion Cosme, UST – 87.17
    10. David Marco Abaya Bildan, UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center – 87.08 %
      Mark Johnuel Matabilas Duavis, University of Cebu College of Medicine Foundation Inc. – 87.08 %
      Christine Bernadette Orfano Lo, UP Manila – 87.08 %
      Hannah Leian Herrera Tan, Davao Medical School Foundation   – 87.0
  • Soaked in rain and mud the students of West Visayas State University celebrate the first University Pag-Iririmaw since the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Heavy downpour brought by typhoon  Paeng didn’t stop the enthusiastic lively performances prepared by the students for this year’s celebration of the University Pag-iririmaw. The colorful spectacles, loud cheers, drum beats, and the incessant energy of the students was once again felt in the University grounds after two years of distant/online classes.

  • WVSU’s Pag-iririmaw Sizzles Amid a Downpour, Students Unfazed by Typhoon

    By: Joseph Nebres 

    West Visayas State University held its first-ever face-to-face University Pag-iririmaw since the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    After two consecutive years of distance/online learning, the empty campus was once again filled with lively spectacle and roaring spirits as the students participated in this year’s university Pag-iririmaw, with the theme “Stars and Amusement: This is the Greatest Show.”

    The heavy downpour from Typhoon Paeng didn’t stop the enthusiastic students from representing their college in a colorful parade. Performers danced to lively drum beats amid loud cheers from fellow students as college banners waved under the rain.

    WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz graced the opening of this year’s University Pag-Iririmaw with a welcome remark and explained the significance of the university transitioning back to its pre-pandemic traditions.

    “We can rebuild this world together, standing strong forever; nothing will stop us now. No amount of rain can ever ruin our spirits,” said Dr. Villaruz. Let us enjoy this moment. We are all invincible and strong. We were bruised. We are brave. We are who we are meant to be. This is us. Welcome to the greatest show at West Visayas State University!”

    The crowd’s energy only grew more intense as the downpour became heavier. Soaked in the rain, stained with mud, and exposed to chilling weather, performers and students brought the sun out with enthusiasm and camaraderie.

    Typhoon Paeng was no match for WVSU’s greatest show.

    The University Pag-iririmaw was cut short when Mayor Jerry Treñas declared the cancellation of classes at all levels due to the severe weather conditions. The University Student Council (USC) rescheduled the event’s second leg on November 4, 2022. 

     

  • Yeungman University Medical Center (YUMC), Korea visits WVSU College of Medicine

    Dr. Ho-woong Yoo (Researcher of YUMC & Visiting Professor of DSSID)and Ms. Young Sook Song (Researcher and Nurse, YUMC) discuss possible collaborations with the College of Medicine team led by Dean Dr. Victor Amantillo. WVSU’s VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla was also present.

  • WVSU President, COM Faculty Receive Outstanding Alumni Award from UPAA Iloilo Chapter

    Photo Caption: The awardees at the Iloilo Convention Center during the Alumni and Faculty Homecoming Dinner and Awards night. Photo source from UPV Office of Alumni Relations FB post.

    by Abegail Lapating, Elyn Joy Estimada, Mary Angel Lou Tribiano

    The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) Iloilo Chapter recognized its outstanding alumni during the homecoming dinner last August 21, 2022 at the Iloilo Convention Centre. Among the seven awardees were the West Visayas State University (WVSU) President, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz and College of Medicine (COM) faculty, Dr. Ma. Pilar S. Malata.

    WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz (BS Biology 1987, MA in Public Management 2004) was honoured for his work in the field of Governance, Public Administration, and Public Service.

    With 25 years of public service, Dr. Villaruz was recognized as a 2022 UPV Jubilarian by the UP Alumni Association, an acknowledgment of his dedication and hard work.  The WVSU President established the Juris Doctor program, Doctor of Dental Medicine program, and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Dr. Villaruz is also dedicated to making WVSU a premier research institution.

    In an interview with the Forum Dimensions, the UPV Jubilarian Awardee said that “the recent award given by the UPV Alumni [Association] as an outstanding professional in the field of governance and public service is an affirmation and is proof of the acknowledgment of the efforts and services that I have given in the public sector.”

    Another pride of WVSU and a mental health advocate, Dr. Ma. Pilar Servigon-Malata (UPHSI 1982) from WVSU College of Medicine, spoke on behalf of the awardees during the event.   UPAA Iloilo Chapter recognized her with an award for achievements and contributions in the field of education.

    The recipients had to comply with the necessary documents to be validated by the association and were selected through a strict screening process.

  • WVSU College of Education Alumnus tops the 2022 Guidance Counselor Licensure Exam

    By Elyn Joy B. Estimada and Mary Angel Lou S. Tribiano with PAMCO

    The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced last August 24 that Dr. Ryan Michael Flores Oducado topped the 2022 Guidance Counselor Licensure Exam with a rating of 89.25%.

    Dr. Oducado is a registered nurse and a graduate of the WVSU College of Nursing, Cum Laude, Class of 2007. Incidentally, he is serving his Alma Mater as an assistant professor and director of the Research and Development Center.

    The topnotcher studied Professional Teaching Certification at the University of the Philippines Open University, his Master of Arts in Nursing, majoring in Community Healthy Nursing at Central Philippines University, and his Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Educational Management at Northwestern Visayan Colleges. He is also currently studying Doctor of Education – Educational Management at Iloilo Science and Technology University.

    Dr. Oducado took his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education, majoring in Psychology and Guidance at WVSU’s College of Education (With High Distinction, 2020) which made him eligible to take the Licensure Exam for Guidance Counselor this 2022.

    The outstanding WVSU Alumnus and two-time Outstanding Researcher of the University, took four licensure examinations within fifteen years. He passed the Nursing Licensure Exam in 2007, the Midwife Licensure Examination in 2014, where he ranked second and garnered a 90.75 percent grade, and in 2015, he passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers.

    In an interview with Bombo Radyo, Dr. Oducado said, “Masadya gid kay ang tanan ko nga efforts sa pagtuon sa pila ka tuig, nag-bear fruit sa amo ni nga board exam.”

    According to the PRC, 405 out of 661 examinees passed the 2022 Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination.