West Visayas State University opened the weeklong “Pag-amlig” Peace Art Exhibit on Feb. 21 at the Administration Building, featuring student artworks that call for the protection of the West Philippine Sea and affirm the role of the youth in safeguarding national sovereignty.

The exhibit showcases 13 posters created following a Feb. 14 forum on maritime awareness and national security. Through visual art, students translated dialogue into advocacy, expressing themes of patriotism, unity, environmental stewardship and responsible citizenship.

The forum gathered students from NSTP–CWTS, ROTC and the College of Education Graduate School for discussions on maritime security, sustainability and the responsibility of Filipino youth to remain informed and engaged in issues that affect the nation’s territorial integrity.

Organizers said the initiative sought to move conversations beyond the classroom by providing a platform for students to articulate their convictions and participate in nation-building through creative expression.

The program was organized by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea in collaboration with the University’s International and Local Linkages Office, Office of the University President, NSTP–CWTS and ROTC, and the Center for Peace Education, underscoring the value of partnership in promoting informed discourse and active citizenship.

The exhibit runs for one week. Members of the University community are encouraged to visit and reflect on the students’ messages of peace, responsibility and national solidarity.