West Visayas State University (WVSU) shared updates on academic activities, administrative arrangements and upcoming institutional events during its weekly flag-raising ceremony held Mar. 16 at Jubilee Park, led by the Supply and Property Management Unit headed by Ms. Basilia Galvan.

University President Dr. Joselito Villaruz also introduced Dr. Victorino Salcedo III as the new vice president for Medical and Allied Sciences. Salcedo, currently a medical officer at WVSU Medical Center (WVSUMC), is a long-time member of the WVSU community. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies, medical degree and surgery residency at the University and has served as a faculty member of the College of Medicine and a consultant surgeon at WVSUMC.

Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, vice president for Academic Affairs, expressed appreciation to faculty and staff who assisted in administering the WVSU Admission Examination last Mar. 8, noting that the checking and evaluation of examination materials are now underway.

Dequilla announced that preparations are also ongoing for the National Culture and the Arts Festival 2026, which WVSU will host. Around 50 representatives from state universities and colleges are expected to arrive this week to assess the documents of participants for the national event.

Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, vice president for Administration and Finance, reminded personnel of the temporary work schedule for this week and that the current four-day work week with 10-hour workdays remains a temporary arrangement while the University studies its long-term feasibility.

Paris reiterated that work-from-home arrangements remain available for faculty and non-teaching personnel on Mar. 19, subject to approval by their respective supervisors.

The ceremony concluded with a brief energizer led by the Supply and Property Management Unit.