Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet.This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment. We must protect labour rights and once and for all put a stop to modern slavery and child labour. If we promote job creation with expanded access to banking and financial services, we can make sure that everybody gets the benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation.
President Joselito F. Villaruz welcomed the academic and administrative units, campuses, and the University Medical Center to the commencement of the Budget Hearing at the WVSU Board Room. The hearing runs from August 7 t0 9, 2024, with its goal of setting the stage for a critical review and discussion of the proposed budget for the University for fiscal year 2025.
West Visayas State University (WVSU) ranks first among universities in the Western Visayas region, fourth in the Visayas, and 18th among Philippine universities in the July 2024 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities released recently. According to its website, the Webometrics Ranking is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group that belongs to the largest public research body in Spain, the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). The objective is to rank universities based on impact or online visibility, transparency or open access initiatives, and excellence or quality of electronic publications. WVSU has retained its number one ranking in Region VI from the Webometrics of July 2022, though it went a notch lower this year in the Philippine university rankings. Among the criteria, WVSU performed worldwide with a rank of 13,005 for impact, 5,466 for openness, and 5,267 for excellence. WVSU trails behind University of San Carlos, Visayas State University, and Cebu Technological University in the whole of Visayas, while it leads in the Western Visayas region and is closely followed by the University of the Philippines Visayas. For more information on the Webometrics country ranking, please click on this link:https://www.webometrics.info/en/asia/philippines
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The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region VI paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Joselito Villaruz on July 30, 2024. The discussion tackled a possible collaboration on BJMP’s 3P’s (Pagbulig, Pagpabakod, Pag-Uswag) Project, aiming to enhance literacy, numeracy, and entrepreneurial skills of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
On behalf of West Visayas State university (WVSU), Dr. Joselito Villaruz has signed a Technical Licensing Agreement with the Pototan Multi-Purpose Cooperative to commercialize a novel souring agent made from batuan and taro powder, a technology developed by WVSU. Held on July 22, 2024 at the WVSU Board Room, Dr. Raymund Gemora, Campus Administrator, represented WVSU Pototan Campus, while Pototan Multi-Purpose Cooperative was represented by Dr. Eugene Tañedo, Chairman, and Dr. Charlie Dormindo, Manager.
This partnership aims to bring this innovative solution to the market and drive further research and development. The agreement is expected to benefit the public and support local economic growth, aligning with WVSU’s vision to become a research university.
Dr. Joselito Villaruz attended the Budget Forum 2025, with theme “Converging Initiatives for a Research University Transformation: Sustaining Excellence” on July 12, 2024. During the forum, all colleges, campuses, units and offices will present the strategic thrusts, priorities and performance targets of West Visayas State University (WVSU) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed among Dr Joselito F. Villaruz M.D., Ph.D., FPPSWest Visayas State University (WVSU) President, Henry Sy Sr Foundation and SM Foundation.
Henry Sy Sr Foundation is restoring the Quezon Hall or Bulwagang Quezon in Iloilo, which is officially registered with the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRCP).
Among the most important educational institutions during the American Rule was the Iloilo Normal School (1902) now West Visayas State University.Construction started in August 19, 1919.
Restoration started on the capiz shell windows, balustrade, trusses, wooden roofing and replacement of all electrical and plumbing improvements, which were all under the supervision and approval of PRCP.
West Visayas State University joined in the 9th SEA-Teacher Evaluation Meeting in Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai, Thailand on June 21-22, 2024.
Prof. Esperval Cezhar H. Cadiao, College Secretary of College of Education (COE) and Dr. Verna Jade Janay, Chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Division (COE), represented West Visayas State University (WVSU).
This annual event served as a platform for educators from Southeast Asian countries to come together to discuss and evaluate the SEA-Teacher Programme.
During the meeting, Prof. Cadiao and Dr. Janay actively engaged in discussions on important matters about the next batch of the student exchange program and other related concerns that were addressed by the convening body.
Moreover, they initiated discussions with various participating universities to establish possible partnerships related to enhance student exchange initiatives, collaborative research activities, and academic engagements.
As the SEA-Teacher Project continues to grow, its impact on teacher education and cross-cultural collaboration remains profound, fostering a more interconnected and globally aware educational community in Southeast Asia.
Your WVSU family is proud of you! To God be all the glory! The combined performance resulted in a pass rate of 98.21% in the secondary level, making WVSU La Paz rank third among the top-performing schools in Category B which are universities with 100 to 299 examinees.The LET was administered on March 17, 2024, and the results were released today, May 24, 2024.
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘶𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘫𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘐𝘓𝘈𝘒 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘊𝘖𝘌. 𝘗𝘌𝘚𝘊𝘈𝘙
𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘌𝘚𝘊𝘈𝘙 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘉 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦.
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Congratulations to the College of Education at the WVSU Main Campus for achieving second place among the top-performing schools in the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The College ranked second in the elementary level with a pass rate of 95.58% and third in the secondary level with a pass rate of 98.21%.
Additionally, the WVSU COE Main Campus produced two topnotchers, both scoring 90.80%. Kaye Ann Socobos Gulmatico, a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education graduate, ranked 9th at the elementary level, while Angelika Andrade Asonada, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science alumna, ranked 10th at the secondary level.
The LET was administered on March 17, 2024, and the results were released today, May 24, 2024.
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