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PROMOTE SUSTAINED, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH, FULL AND PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYMENT AND DECENT WORK FOR ALL.

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.

  • WVSU ranks among top 10 PH universities in UI GreenMetric World University Ranking on green campus and evnt’l sustainability

    The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings at 7 p.m. of Dec. 5, 2023, released the results of world rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives with WVSU ranking 10th among Philippine universities that joined and is the only university in Western Visayas to gain the said recognition.

    According to its website, “Through 39 indicators in 6 criteria, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings prudently determined the rankings by universities’ environmental commitment and initiatives.”

    Initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010, “the Rankings have seen a dramatic increase of participants from 95 universities in 35 countries in 2010 to 1183 universities in 85 countries in 2023.”

    The Philippine universities that placed in the global rankings are the following: De La Salle University – Dasmarinas; Mariano Marcos State University; Batangas State University, The National Engineering University; De La Salle University Manila; University of Northern Philippines; Samar State University; Tarlac Agricultural University; Catanduanes State University; Bukidnon State University; and West Visayas State University.

    It is the first time for WVSU to join the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

    The following are the criteria and indicators on which the rankings are based: Setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transportation, education and research.

    Here are the global rankings: https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/rankings/overall-rankings-2023

    For more information on the rankings:

    https://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/about/welcome

    #IloilocityWVSU #BastaTagaWestTheBest #WestVisayasStateUniversity #WVSU #TagaWest #cradleofresearchchampions

  • WVSU holds performance review for FY 2023; midterm review of WVSU dev’t plan 2021-2025

    The WVSU administration, deans of colleges, directors, and heads of various offices are holding an annual Performance Review for FY 2023 and the Midterm Review of the WVSU Strategic Development Plan 2021-2025 on December 5-7, 2023, at the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Building.

    The theme of the review is “Fortifying Research and Innovation Programs Towards Becoming a Research University”.

    The said activities provide the university with an opportunity to reflect on its collective achievements and challenges and is a venue to discuss shared goals and strategies for the future.

    Currently presenting this afternoon of Dec. 5, 2023 is the College of Information Communication and Communications and Technology led by Dean Beth Concepcion.

    Earlier today, the following presented their reports: the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the College of Education, and the College of PESCAR.

  • College of Nursing Batch 2023, topnotchers, and profs recognized in furst Monday of the month flag ceremony

    Following its triumph of achieving a 100 percent passing rate, ranking first among the Top 10 Nursing Schools in the country, and producing topnotchers, the College of Nursing (CON) received acknowledgment in today’s flag ceremony (Dec. 4, 2023).

    No less than WVSU President Joselito Villaruz introduced CON Batch 2023, also known as Batch Hydra, who came forward with their professors and CON Dean Madonna Palmes to be recognized by the WVSU Community for their accomplishment in the 2023 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examinations (PNLE).

    The results, announced on Dec. 2, 2023, revealed the following topnotchers:

    Rank 1: Cris Vinz Corpuz Tomboc – 91.00%

    Rank 8: Dennyl Marie Pelaez Chavez – 89.60%

    Rank 9: Pert Henry Gabutin Mabaquiao – 89.40%

    Rank 10: Jannah Kyra Jalando-on Javelona – 89.20%

    This marks the first time that the CON has produced a first placer in the PNLE.

    Edited: The CON has had first placers in 1984, 1993, 2017, and 2019 who are all females but it is in 2023 that it produced a male topnotcher.

    This month’s flag ceremony was led by the College of Business and Management.

  • 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.

    #WVSUGPPBTraining #ProcurementSuccess #KnowledgeEmpowers

  • 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.

  • WVSU Congratulates Rico Lopez Silvestre Top 7 in Foresters Licensure Examination last October 17 and 18, 2023

    WVSU Congratulates Rico Lopez Silvestre, a graduate of West Visayas State University – College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU-CAF) for placing 7th at the recent Foresters Licensure Examination held on October 17 and 18, 2023.

    The WVSU community is proud of you.

  • The journey of excellence continues: WVSU keeps ISO 9001:2015 certification after 2nd Surveillance Audit

    By Hazel P. Villa, PAMCO Director
    Photos by John Felip Gerasol and Joseph Nebres

    “The West Visavas State University Quality Management System will be recommended for continued certification to ISO 9001:2015.”

    The above was the conclusion of the 5-member team of auditors of SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. that audits the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems that WVSU uses to develop mechanisms for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

    The audit sites on Sept. 19 were the following campuses: WVSU Main, Pototan, and Janiuay.

    The Lambunao campus and the continuation of the main campus audits were done on Sept. 20, 2023.

    WVSU getting the certification means that it has demonstrated its commitment to implementing and maintaining a quality management system (QMS) that conforms to the standards set out in ISO 9001:2015.

    It generally signifies the following: ensuring the quality of its education, services, and processes; continual improvement; consistency in processes; meeting customer expectations; having a robust system for documenting its processes and procedures; and likely enhancement of the university’s reputation both nationally and internationally.

    The “2nd Surveillance Audit” means that the university has undergone at least two rounds of audits to verify its compliance with ISO 9001:2015. Passing these audits, according to the SOCOTEC, means that the university’s QMS has demonstrated its effectiveness over time.

    The Opening Meeting was held on Sept. 19, 2023 from 9 a.m to 10 a.m. at the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) with Lead Auditor Anna Theresa Manlangit explaining the conduct of audit and the schedule.

    With Manlangit were support auditors Jose Emmanuel Thomas Diel, Maria Fatima Mercurio, Michael Matundan, and Arcel Andres.

    As OIC president of WVSU, Dr. Porfirio Barlas said that the University takes the SOCOTEC’s findings seriously and will thoroughly review and address them.

    On the other hand, Dr. Celina Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences, said in her closing remarks that WVSU stakeholders are subjecting their system to the audit “in the spirit of partnership for the betterment of our University and to achieve our set goals and objectives.”

    “This visit gave us the opportunity to re-examine, reconcile and modify our processes not only to improve our efficiency, productivity, and performance  but also give higher visibility, brand image, and enhanced reputation to WVSU,” said Dr. Gellada.

    ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). It sets out the criteria for a QMS and is used by organizations of all types and sizes to demonstrate their commitment to delivering quality products and services. The “2015” in the name refers to the year it was last updated.

  • National Privacy Commission conducts on-site visits and compliance checks at WVSU

    Text and photos by Shanea Mae A. Nalaunan

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomed the National Privacy Commission (NPC) on the morning of July 25, 2023, at the WVSU teleconference room where the NPC did an orientation prior to the on-site visit (OSV) and compliance check of several offices in the afternoon.

    With the WVSU as the first state university in Western Visayas to be thus inspected, key figures from the university welcomed the OSV team led by Atty. Anna Benjieline R. Puzon. They are WVSU President Joselito F. Villaruz, Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Christine Asuncion Dequilla, Vice President for Administration and Finance Porfirio Barlas, and Vice President for Research Innovation, and Extension Greta Gabinete, along with other WVSU faculty and staff.

    During his closing remarks, Dr. Barlas conveyed the WVSU community’s appreciation to the NPC’s OSV team for making the effort to visit West Visayas despite the challenges posed by Typhoon Egay.

    He also expressed gratitude for the honor of being the first state university in Western Visayas to be visited by the NPC.

    The visit and compliance checks are essential steps in ensuring that data privacy and security measures are being effectively implemented at the university.

  • National Privacy Commission conducts on-site visits and compliance checks at WVSU

    National Privacy Commission conducts on-site visits and compliance checks at WVSU

    Text and photos by Shanea Mae A. Nalaunan

    West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomed the National Privacy Commission (NPC) on the morning of July 25, 2023, at the WVSU teleconference room where the NPC did an orientation prior to the on-site visit (OSV) and compliance check of several offices in the afternoon.

    With the WVSU as the first state university in Western Visayas to be thus inspected, key figures from the university welcomed the OSV team led by Atty. Anna Benjieline R. Puzon. They are WVSU President Joselito F. Villaruz, Vice President for Academic Affairs Ma. Christine Asuncion Dequilla, Vice President for Administration and Finance Porfirio Barlas, and Vice President for Research Innovation, and Extension Greta Gabinete, along with other WVSU faculty and staff.

    During his closing remarks, Dr. Barlas conveyed the WVSU community’s appreciation to the NPC’s OSV team for making the effort to visit West Visayas despite the challenges posed by Typhoon Egay.

    He also expressed gratitude for the honor of being the first state university in Western Visayas to be visited by the NPC.

    The visit and compliance checks are essential steps in ensuring that data privacy and security measures are being effectively implemented at the university.

  • WVSU Socio-Behavioral Science Research Ethics Review Committee,now PHREB Level 1 Accredited

    The WVSU Socio-Behavioral Science Research Ethics Review Committee (SBSRERC) is granted Level 1 accreditation by Philippine Health Research Ethics Board Committee on Standards and Accreditation (PHREB CSA), effective June 30, 2023-December 29, 2023. During this period, the SBSRERC shall comply with the 2020 PHREB Policies and Requirements for Accreditation of Research Ethics Committee and the National Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving Human Participants (NEGRIHP).

    Dr. Hilda C. Montaño serves as the REC Chair and Dr. Venus Papilota-Diaz is the REC Member Secretary. Both serve as panel chairs in two of the five panels in SBSRERC, while Dr. Jeannemar Genevive Y. Figueras, Dr. Catherine O. Roces, and Dr. Ma. Pilar S. Malata serve in the other three panels. Each panel is composed of institutional and non-institutional members coming from various fields of socio-behavioral sciences.

    As per Memorandum No. 22-268, the Committee is given the authority to operate as an independent body to review socio-behavioral science research protocols of students, faculty, staff, and other researchers within and outside the University. It approves and disapproves protocols, and requires modifications to protocols and related documents. Most importantly, it has the responsibility to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of human participants involved in socio-behavioral science research and to provide public assurance of such protection.

    The WVSU SBSRERC now accepts research protocols to review. For inquiries, look for Ms. Cherry Ann C. Castigador, at the 3rd Floor of the Research and Extension Building or call 320-08-70 Loc. 1127, or email to sbsrerc@wvsu.edu.ph, or visit their FB page for events, list of requirements, and forms.