Visayas Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center

Merry Christmas, everyone! From all of us at ViSERDAC, may the spirit of Christmas bring joy, peace, and hope to your homes and communities.

We’re excited to continue our learning journey!

Join us tomorrow, 5 December 2025 (Friday), 2:00–4:00 PM, for the Understanding the Grammar of Graphics with ggplot2.

In this session, we’ll dive into the principles behind the grammar of graphics - the foundation for creating flexible and powerful visualizations in R.

Missed the earlier sessions? Don’t worry! You can catch up by visiting our training site and watching the recorded sessions:

Training site: bit.ly/viserdac-training-series
Register here: bit.ly/viserdac-r-data-viz

Let’s keep building our skills in R and data visualization together. See you tomorrow! 💻📈

Our online session on “Introduction to the Basics of EViews” has just wrapped up, held in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Economics 🎉

A huge thank you to our resource persons - Dr. Lemuel S. Precidos, Dr. Nicamil K. Sanchez, and Mr. Aaron Sean P. Cordero for sharing their expertise, and to all participants for your active engagement.

Stay tuned for more trainings and events from ViSERDAC and our partners!

Join us for an online training on "Introduction to the Basics of EViews"! EViews is a powerful tool for economic and statistical analysis!

Date: 24 November 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Platform: ZOOM Meeting
Register here: bit.ly/registration-EViews

This training is part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Economics, together with ViSERDAC and the Philippine Consortium Inc.

Join us this 21 November, 2:00–4:00 PM for the continuation of our training series.

Missed the first session? Don’t worry! The recorded session is available on our training site so you can catch up anytime:

Training site: bit.ly/viserdac-training-series
Register here: bit.ly/viserdac-r-data-viz

What's in store?

Part 2: Getting Started with R – data wrangling using R.
Session 2: Understanding the Grammar of Graphics with ggplot2 (Part I)

Let’s continue building our skills in R and data visualization together. See you at the next session!

ViSERDAC proudly concludes the Training on Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo and Introduction to Inspera, held on November 17–18, 2025 at the VSU Smart Classroom.

This exclusive session for VSU faculty and staff empowered participants to explore complex narratives, uncover patterns, and enhance evidence-based decision-making through qualitative analysis tools.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our resource persons from Philippine Consortium Inc., Dr. Nicamil K. Sanchez and Mr. Aaron Sean P. Cordero, for their invaluable insights and guidance.

Join our partners at RAISE for back-to-back training sessions aimed at equipping innovators and entrepreneurs with practical skills and insights!

💡 Two Transformative Trainings, One Empowering Week!
Join us at the VSU Hostel Function Hall, Visayas State University for two back-to-back events designed to equip innovators and entrepreneurs with practical skills and insights!

📅 November 24–26, 2025
THE WORTH OF IDEAS: IP VALUATION ECHO TRAINING
Topics:
1️⃣ Fundamentals of IP Valuation
2️⃣ Market Sizing
3️⃣ IP Valuation Methods

📅 November 27–28, 2025
FROM FARM TO FORTUNE: Unlocking Agripreneurship for MSMEs
Topics:
1️⃣ Foundations of Agripreneurship: Understanding the Theories, Concepts, and Mindset for Agri-Based Enterprises
2️⃣ Branding and Labeling for Agripreneurs: Building a Distinct Identity and Market Presence
3️⃣ The Power of Networks: Strengthening Linkages and Partnerships for Agribusiness Growth
4️⃣ Stories in Livestock Farming

🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: VSU Hostel Function Hall
🍴 Snacks and meals will be provided!
⚡ Limited to 30 participants per training – register early to secure your slot!

🔗 Register here:
IP Valuation – https://forms.gle/5zq6aoz81i9kwtCU7
Agripreneurship – https://forms.gle/iKfJmVk9ZQjXoipz7

Let’s bring your ideas and agri ventures to life! 🌱

To further strengthen our faculty’s capacity in qualitative analysis, VISERDAC is organizing a hands-on Training on Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo and an Introduction to Inspera, happening November 17–18, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the VSU Smart Classroom.

This session is exclusively for VSU staff, designed to empower faculty in analyzing complex narratives, uncovering meaningful patterns, and advancing evidence-based decision-making. A re-echo session will be offered in the future to extend this opportunity to a wider audience.

We are kicking off Topic 1: Getting Started with R in our ViSERDAC R Training Series: Data Visualization with ggplot2 — happening this afternoon at 2:00 PM!

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us and build your data skills with R and ggplot2.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/viserdac-training-intro-r
🌐 Training site: bit.ly/viserdac-training-series

See full details in the post below 👇

We’re back on track! After postponing our original session on 7 November due to Typhoon Tino and widespread outages, we’re excited to announce the new schedule for Topic 1: Getting Started with R.

📅 New Date: 14 November
🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Platform: Online
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/viserdac-training-intro-r
🌐 Training site: bit.ly/viserdac-training-series

Let’s build resilient data skills together. Stay safe, stay curious, and see you soon!

We’re back on track! After postponing our original session on 7 November due to Typhoon Tino and widespread outages, we’re excited to announce the new schedule for Topic 1: Getting Started with R.

📅 New Date: 14 November
🕑 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Platform: Online
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/viserdac-training-intro-r
🌐 Training site: bit.ly/viserdac-training-series

Let’s build resilient data skills together. Stay safe, stay curious, and see you soon!

The VISERDAC Team participates in the workshop “Shaping Tomorrow Today: Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking for Visayas State University” held at the Smart Classroom Building on October 14–15 and 21–22, 2025.

This training equips our team with the tools of strategic foresight, futures thinking, and sustainable development empowering us to craft innovative, future-ready solutions for a greener and smarter VSU. 💡🌱

Together, let’s shape a sustainable tomorrow! 💚