UV International Affairs

#𝐔𝐕𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 | The University of the Visayas, through the International Affairs Department, proudly hosted the first-of-its-kind regional capacity-building workshop on Diplomatic Protocol in Higher Education, in collaboration with CHED Region 7 and AIRO Region 7.

Held on May 28 at the Inday Teresing Auditorium, the workshop brought together HEI leaders and international relations officers from across Central Visayas to strengthen diplomatic readiness, institutional protocol, external relations, and internationalization practices.

More than a workshop, this milestone reflects UV’s growing role as a regional hub for internationalization dialogue, collaboration, and capacity-building.





| UNSDG 4: Quality Education
| UNSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

| Advancing Youth Participation and Internationalization Dialogue

The University of the Visayas – International Affairs Department met with National Youth Commission Commissioner representing the Visayas, Assistant Secretary Juanquine “Wacky” Racho Castro, to discuss possible areas of collaboration focusing on internationalization (IZN), youth engagement, and strengthening opportunities for young people in the Visayas.

The discussion highlighted the importance of maximizing youth participation in policy consultations, leadership initiatives, and collaborative programs that empower the youth sector to actively contribute to regional and national development. UV likewise shared its ongoing efforts in promoting global citizenship, student engagement, and inclusive internationalization initiatives within the University community.

The meeting also explored how UV can further participate in consultations and programs that aim to improve the welfare, representation, and development of the youth in the Visayas through stronger collaboration between higher education institutions and government agencies.

This initiative aligns with the University’s commitment to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

| UV-Tamagoyu Japan Internship Program is now on its 3rd batch of applications! 🇯🇵✨

Today, the University of the Visayas, through the International Affairs Department and in coordination with the College of Business Administration, held the initial interview for the third batch of applications for the UV-Tamagoyu Japan Internship Program, continuing to open global pathways for our students in Hospitality Management and Tourism Management. This batch includes a new pool of applicants from the UV Main Campus, and for the first time, students from the UV Toledo Campus also joined the application pool.

This development marks another meaningful step in expanding international opportunities across the different UV campuses, allowing more Visayanians to gain access to global industry exposure, intercultural learning, and transformative internship experiences in Japan.

This is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education and Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth, as UV continues to create inclusive and globally relevant learning opportunities for its students.

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒

As we continue to strengthen our culture of digital safety and privacy awareness, all Visayanians are encouraged to exercise heightened caution when checking emails and text messages for possible phishing and smishing attempts.

Always take a moment to:
✅ Carefully check and verify email and SMS messages
✅ Avoid clicking on suspicious links and/or attachments
✅ Never share passwords, OTPs, or personal credentials
✅ Immediately report suspicious or unusual online activity

Cyber threats can appear in ways that seem legitimate and convincing. A single careless click may compromise your personal information, academic accounts, and university data.

If you accidentally clicked a suspicious link or opened a suspicious attachment:

1. Disconnect from the internet immediately
2. Do not give any personal information or passwords
3. Change your passwords immediately, especially your university accounts
4. Enable two-factor authentication for all accounts
5. Run an antivirus or malware scan on your device
6. Report the incident immediately to the Data Protection Office through [email protected] for assistance

Early reporting can help prevent further compromise and protect both your personal and University accounts.

🔒 Stay alert. Stay responsible. Think before you click.

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒

As we continue to strengthen our culture of digital safety and privacy awareness, all Visayanians are encouraged to exercise heightened caution when checking emails and text messages for possible phishing and smishing attempts.

Always take a moment to:
✅ Carefully check and verify email and SMS messages
✅ Avoid clicking on suspicious links and/or attachments
✅ Never share passwords, OTPs, or personal credentials
✅ Immediately report suspicious or unusual online activity

Cyber threats can appear in ways that seem legitimate and convincing. A single careless click may compromise your personal information, academic accounts, and university data.

If you accidentally clicked a suspicious link or opened a suspicious attachment:

1. Disconnect from the internet immediately
2. Do not give any personal information or passwords
3. Change your passwords immediately, especially your university accounts
4. Enable two-factor authentication for all accounts
5. Run an antivirus or malware scan on your device
6. Report the incident immediately to the Data Protection Office through [email protected] for assistance

Early reporting can help prevent further compromise and protect both your personal and University accounts.

🔒 Stay alert. Stay responsible. Think before you click.




| UV Data Protection Office

| The University of the Visayas – International Affairs Department proudly joins the celebration of the 32nd Founding Anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

We express our sincere gratitude to CHED, especially to the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VII (CHEDRO VII) under the leadership of Regional Director Dr. Filomena T. Dayagbil, for its unwavering commitment to advancing quality, excellence, innovation, and internationalization in Philippine higher education.

As CHED continues to champion its vision of “ACHIEVE-ing Knowledge Economy Together for a Future-Ready Bagong Pilipinas,” UV IAD remains honored to work alongside CHEDRO VII in promoting globally competitive education, meaningful partnerships, student and faculty mobility, and transformative opportunities for Filipino learners.

Happy 32nd Anniversary, CHED! Thank you for your continued guidance, support, and dedication in shaping a brighter and globally connected future for Philippine higher education. 🇵🇭✨

Forge Your Global Path at UV. 🌍✨

The UV International Affairs Department proudly introduces its six core programs that will guide the University’s journey as a hub for internationalization: UV CONNECT for global partnerships and linkages, UV Beyond Borders for student and faculty mobility, UVreka for global learning and knowledge exchange, UV GLOCALIZE for international student integration and intercultural immersion, UV CommUNITY+ for community-based internationalization and sustainable impact, and UV ATLAS for faculty development, academic scholarship, and international collaboration.

Together, these pillars strengthen UV’s commitment to building meaningful global pathways for students, faculty, partners, and communities.

| Brewing Regional Collaboration for Global Higher Education.

Something meaningful is brewing in Central Visayas. 🌏✨

Through the University of the Visayas – International Affairs Department, UV is strengthening conversations with the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) and Cebu Institute of Technology–University (CIT-U) toward a potential partnership that aims to boost the internationalization of higher education institutions in the region.

Anchored on collaboration, innovation, and shared regional growth, this initiative seeks to create stronger pathways for global engagement, mobility, digital transformation, and capacity-building among HEIs in Central Visayas.

Through , UV continues to build bridges with institutions that share the vision of making internationalization more inclusive, accessible, and impactful for the academic community.

UV Celebrates Topnotchers in the Recent LET

The University of the Visayas proudly celebrates another milestone in academic excellence as four Visayanian graduates earned top ranks in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers.

Congratulations to Ramil Gabrino Gaurano Jr. – Top 3, Fella Tehanee Mainit Sejas – Top 5, Micah Jirah Osa Mendoza – Top 7, and Meralona Bengcolita Camilo of UV Dalaguete Campus – Top 5 in the Elementary Level.

This achievement reflects their hard work and perseverance, as well as the University’s strong commitment to forming competent, inspiring, and service-driven educators. Congratulations to our topnotchers and to the entire College of Education for bringing pride and honor to the University of the Visayas.

𝐔𝐕 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐓

The University of the Visayas once again celebrates academic excellence as three Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)-Science majors, and one Bachelor of Elementary Education from the Dalaguete Campus secured top spots in the recent March 2026 Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET).

Leading the outstanding Visayanian achievers is Ramil Gabrino Gaurano Jr., who ranked Top 3, followed by Fella Tehanee Mainit Sejas at Top 5, and Micah Jirah Osa Mendoza at Top 7. Meralona Bengcolita Camilo from UV Dalaguete meanwhile placed 5th nationwide in the Elementary Level Examination.

Their remarkable achievement reflects the university’s commitment to quality education and the dedication of its future educators.

The university warmly congratulates the topnotchers for bringing pride and honor to the institution through their hard work, perseverance, and excellence.

Congratulations as well to the entire College of Education department for this outstanding achievement and for continuously producing competent and inspiring educators who embody the true spirit of academic excellence.

| UV Communication & Public Affairs Department

With love and gratitude, we remember Ma’am Gliceria “Inday Sering” Gullas-Lucero on her 97th birth anniversary today, May 13, 2026. Her legacy of leadership, service, and dedication continues to inspire generations of Visayanians.

With love and gratitude, we honor Ma'am Gliceria “Inday Sering” Gullas-Lucero on her 97th birth anniversary today, May 13, 2026.

Her unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and lasting contributions to the institution continue to inspire generations of Visayanians in the pursuit of excellence and service.

A joyful heavenly birthday, Inday Sering!

| UV Communication & Public Affairs Department

Through the bilateral partnership between ESPOL in Lille, France, and the University of the Visayas, one 3L student from the UV Gullas Law School, Mr. John Niel Tigoy, has been accepted as an exchange student for the Fall Semester 2026–2027 at ESPOL, Université Catholique de Lille.

This academic mobility will allow Mr. Tigoy to spend a full semester in France, where he will engage in the study of Public International Law and European Law within a globally oriented academic environment. His participation reflects the growing international pathways available to UV students, particularly in legal education, diplomacy, international relations, and cross-border academic exchange.

This milestone also reaffirms the University of the Visayas’ commitment to providing students with meaningful global learning experiences through strengthened institutional partnerships. Through initiatives such as this, UV continues to open doors for its students to learn beyond borders, broaden their perspectives, and prepare for professional paths shaped by global competence, legal awareness, and international collaboration.

Photo L-R | Atty Joseph Randi Torregosa, Dean of Gullas Law School, Mr. John Niel Tigoy, and Mr. Rogie Nichole Aquino, Director for International Affairs

The University of the Visayas proudly joins the list of Philippine Higher Education Institutions recognized in the 2026 WURI (World University Rankings for Innovation), with UV securing a place among the Top 500 universities globally for innovation. 🌍✨

This recognition reflects UV’s growing commitment to transformative education, global engagement, industry relevance, and innovation-driven learning that creates real-world impact beyond the classroom. As the International Affairs Department continues to strengthen partnerships, mobility pathways, international collaborations, and global opportunities, we celebrate this milestone as a shared achievement of the entire UV community.

Congratulations to all Philippine HEIs recognized in WURI 2026, and thank you to CHED for continuously championing globally competitive and future-ready Philippine higher education. 🇵🇭