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BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, PROMOTE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIALIZATION AND FOSTER INNOVATION.

A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure that we build stable and prosperous societies across the globe.

  • WVSU – Janiuay Campus is now a Mikrotik Academy

    West Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means that the school can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course to interested students for free.

    MikroTik is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions. (mikrotik.com/training/academy)

    The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp  and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.

    West Visayas State University – Janiuay Campus is now recognized as one of the Mikrotik Academies in the Philippines. Being part of the Mikrotik Academy means that soon, the campus can offer Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) course to interested students for free. The Campus will also be a beneficiary of Php 50,000 worth of networking laboratory equipment for training purposes.

    MikroTik is a Latvian manufacturer of computer networking equipment which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. The MikroTik Academy Program is for educational institutions such as universities, technical schools, colleges, vocational schools, and other educational institutions. (mikrotik.com/training/academy)

    The school’s SOICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp and successfully passed the international recognized examination on Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), and Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE) certifications conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last January 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan, a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.

    The school’s ICT Faculty, Mr. Jo Mar F. Casianan and MIS Officer Designate, Senen E. Falcis attended the 6-day bootcamp  and passed the international recognized certification conducted by Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan last Janiaury 27- February 01, 2020 at the West Visayas State University – Himamaylan Campus, Himamaylan, Negros. Engr. Roy L. Pamintalan was also recognized as Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), Mikrotik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), and Mikrotik Certified User Management Engineer (MTCUME), a Mikrotik Certified trainer and Mikrotik Certified Academy trainer, served as the resource speaker and trainer for the said bootcamp.

  • WVSU installs Dr. Villaruz as its 8th President

    WVSU installs Dr. Villaruz as its 8th President

    Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III (left) gives the Plaque of Installation to the new WVSU President, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz (right) (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

                To formally install the 8th President of West Visayas State University (WVSU), an official investiture ceremony for Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz was held at the WVSU Cultural Center on January 22, 2020.

                Faculty members and staff of the Main Campus, deans, directors, heads of units, campus administrators, vice presidents, members of the Board of Regents, provincial government officials, friends and family of the new president have gathered to witness the ceremony.

                A processional led by Dr. Luis A. Abioda, Vice President for Academic Affairs, as the Grand Marshall was done to kick off the event. During the ceremony, various greetings to the president coming from different sectors were rendered by their respective key persons, namely: Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III on behalf of the WVSU Board of Regents; Ms. Khalel Czarine L. Tanalgo of the Federated Student Council on behalf of the students; Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion of Federated Alumni Association, Inc. on behalf of the alumni; Hon. Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. of the Province of Iloilo on behalf of the community; Mrs. Mardy A. Ledesma of University Non-teaching Personnel Organization, Inc. (UNPO) on behalf of the non-teaching staff; Dr. Vicente C. Handa of the Faculty Association, Inc. on behalf of the faculty and Dr. Raul F. Muyong on behalf of the Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (RASUC-VI).

    Dr. Villaruz takes his Oath of Office as the 8th President of WVSU. (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

                The reading of Board of Regents’ Resolution and President’s Appointment was done by Mrs. Belen G. Carreon, Secretary of WVSU Board of Regents. It was followed by the vesting of the academic robe, hood, and cap, imposition of the academic medallion, presentation of the academic mace and awarding of Plaque of Installation and the administration of Oath of Office to the new president.

    Dr. Villaruz delivers his speech as he accepts the Academic Mace during his Investiture Ceremony (Photo by Forum Dimensions).

                After the installation rites, Dr. Villaruz delivered his address. In his speech, he shared his story as he began his journey towards presidency, underscoring that becoming a president was a ‘conscious and calculated effort on his part where he had to work hard, persevere, and prepare himself to finally realize such day happening.’ He further emphasized his vision for the University- among of which is transforming WVSU into a Research University by ensuring results that are of high impact and innovations that will consequently help build resilient communities. He also announced the opening of the College of Law in the upcoming academic year with observance of strict admissions process and the opening of Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, which his administration is currently working on, to become the second state university in the country to offer such program.

    His presidency commenced on October 16, 2019 and will end on October 15, 2023.