West Visayas State University (WVSU) ranked highest among state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Region VI in the latest Department of Budget and Management (DBM) performance review, alongside key recognitions in research and quality assurance, University officials announced during a flag-raising ceremony led by the University Extension and Development Center (UEDC).
Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Peter Ernie Paris said WVSU earned a 4.75 rating based on physical targets and fiscal management indicators, placing it at the top among SUCs in the region, including those in the Negros Island Region. He noted that the result may positively influence the University’s future budget allocation.
Paris also announced a temporary adjustment in duty hours from Monday to Wednesday in observance of Holy Week, with personnel reverting to a regular eight-hour work schedule. He encouraged faculty and staff to use the break for reflection and prayer, including intentions for global peace and security.
Meanwhile, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Dr. Greta G. Gabinete reported that WVSU’s Intellectual Property and Technology Support Office (ITSO) was recognized as a Platinum Awardee at the IPOPHL ITSO Cluster Awards 2026, held in Iloilo City. The recognition marks the University’s second platinum award for sustained efforts in technology commercialization, with five consecutive awards required to achieve the highest distinction, the Palladium Award.
In academic leadership, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla announced that WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz received the Manuel T. Corpus Outstanding Quality Champion Award 2026 from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines. The award, conferred on Mar. 24 at the Century Park Hotel, recognizes his contributions to advancing quality assurance in higher education.
The updates highlight WVSU’s continued gains in institutional performance, research innovation, and academic quality—developments that directly support improved programs, resources, and opportunities for the University community. The program concluded with a Women’s Month trivia game facilitated by the UEDC, engaging participants with fun facts on women’s history and achievements.
