West Visayas State University

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟰 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

West Visayas State University (WVSU) received four major recognitions and served as host institution for the 5th Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Awards, held at the WVSU Cultural Center as part of CHED’s celebration of its 32nd Founding Anniversary and the 6th Higher Education Day.

READ MORE: https://wvsu.edu.ph/wvsu-receives-4-awards-hosts-5th-ched-regional-quality-awards/

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

West Visayas State University welcomed partner institutions and cultural stakeholders for the Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras (CMPG) Book Distribution on May 21, 2026, at the WVSU Quezon Hall Merged Rooms, reinforcing efforts to preserve and document the region’s cultural heritage.

READ MORE: https://wvsu.edu.ph/wvsu-hosts-cultural-mapping-book-distribution-for-iloilo-partners/

West Visayas State University marks another season of achievement, excellence, and new beginnings as the main campus hold their Recognition and Commencement Exercises over the next two weeks.

Congratulations, Taga-West!

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

🥇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“N-P Nutrient Recovery Using Wastewater-Derived Oyster (Crassostrea spp.) Shell Char-Seeded Struvite Composite as a Sustainable Fertilizer”
Mr. Gerald Anthony A. Jaen
Mr. Kharl Jason T. Pahilagao
College of Arts and Sciences

🥈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“(Co)Creating a CommuniSEA: Communicating for a Sustainable Diving Ecotourism Community”
Dr. Louis Placido F. Lachica
Ms. Babelyn C. Cabalar
Dr. Geneveve P. Lachica
College of Communication

🥉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“Radiation-Induced GMA Grafting and TMA Functionalization of Polypropylene Fabrics for Nutrient Anion Removal Degradation Properties”
Mr. Gerald Anthony A. Jaen
Mr. John Philip Bolivar
Ms. Francine Marie Braga
Mr. Prince Gabriel Candolesa
College of Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to all the researchers for advancing interdisciplinary knowledge through impactful and innovative studies! 🌏📚

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

🥇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“Mechanism of Antifungal Action of Aqueous Extracts of Senna alata (Linn.) Leaves against Malassezia globosa and Trichophyton mentagrophytes”
Dr. Gerard Lorenz M. Penecilla
Dr. Ailyn M. Yabes
Ms. Jessa Louisse T. Turreda
College of Medicine

🥈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“Embryotoxicity Assessment of the Tsaang-gubat (Ehretia microphyla) Ecotypes using Chicken Embryotoxicity Test (CEF) In Ovo”
Dr. Rey G. Tantiado
College of Arts and Sciences

🥉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫
“Laboratory under the Lens: A Comprehensive Biosafety and Biosecurity Risk Assessment of the Central Science Laboratory, WVSU”
Mr. Saturnino Luke A. Sobrevega
Ms. Kathleen Mae T. Gaspalinao
Mr. Christopher Emboltorio
Ms. Mylene P. Venancio
College of Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to all the awardees for showcasing exemplary research and innovation in the biological sciences! 🌿🔬

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Center for Research and Innovation in Science, Mathematics, and Education (CRISMEd) successfully conducted the 2nd Agency Research In-House Review on May 19, 2026 at the West Visayas State University Research and Extension Buildings.

The event gathered researchers, evaluators, faculty members, and guests in a meaningful exchange of innovative and impactful research initiatives across various disciplines.

A total of 𝟏𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 were presented in two clusters:
🔬 𝟖 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 under the Pure & Applied Sciences Cluster
📚 𝟖 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 under the Interdisciplinary Studies Cluster

The program featured a plenary talk by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐥 of the Model Divine Mahila College–Quantum Science and Education Research Hub, New Delhi, India and WVSU Research Fellow, who shared valuable insights on helping students understand difficult quantum physics concepts better,

CRISMEd also expresses its sincere appreciation to the distinguished evaluators for their expertise and valuable feedback in strengthening the quality of the presented studies.

This successful undertaking was made possible through the leadership and support of Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, University President; Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension; Dr. Geneveve P. Lachica, Director of CRISMEd; Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado, Director of the University Research and Development Center (URDC); and Dr. Aris C. Larroder, Head of the University Research Publication Unit.

Special thanks are likewise extended to all presenters, moderators, organizers, and participants for their contributions to the success of the activity.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!

Good news! The application period for the short-term program titled “Diploma in Teaching” offered by West Visayas State University (WVSU) is EXTENDED until 27 May 2026.
Submit your applications through the following links:

• Application Templates to download: bit.ly/2026HUSAYApplication
• Uploading Form: bit.ly/WVSU_UploadingForm

For more information, the link for the Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson may be accessed here: http://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/.../2026-MOC-48_Call%20for...

For inquiries, you may send us an email at [email protected].

Application Period Extended!

Good news! The application period for the short-term program titled “Diploma in Teaching” offered by West Visayas State University (WVSU) is EXTENDED until 27 May 2026.

Submit your applications through the following links:
• Application Templates to download: bit.ly/2026HUSAYApplication
• Uploading Form: bit.ly/WVSU_UploadingForm

For more information, the link for the Memorandum from the Office of the Chairperson may be accessed here: cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2026-MOC-48_Call%20for%20Applications%20for%20Diploma%20in%20Teaching%20offered%20by%20WVSU.pdf

For inquiries, you may send us an email at [email protected].

[𝐊𝐒𝐈 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨-𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬]

KSI Iloilo 2026 Special Summer Classes — Online Registration is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

As the KSI Iloilo First Semester 2026 officially comes to a close, a new season of learning begins! Spend your summer learning and experiencing Korean language and culture with our exciting 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:

🔹 EPS-TOPIK- Intensive Korean language preparation for future EPS-TOPIK takers.
🔹 Sejong Korean Introductory Course (세종한국어 입문)- Hangeul class for beginner learners.
🔹 Sejong Korean Culture 1- Discover Korean traditions, lifestyle, and culture beyond language.
🔹 Korean Traditional Clothing Paper Folding Class (한국 전통의상 종이접기)- Learn creative Korean traditional clothing-inspired paper folding activities.

📌𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀, 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙀𝘿 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨.

📅 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
🖥️ May 20 – Start of Online Registration
🖥️ May 30 – End of Online Registration
📩 June 1 – Confirmation Email Release

📝𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
📍 June 2–3 – EPS-TOPIK & Korean Introductory Course
📍 June 22–23 – Sejong Korean Culture 1
📍 July 13–14 – Traditional Paper Folding Class

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀:
📝 𝙆𝙎𝙄𝙁 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩
https://nuri.iksi.or.kr/.../parti.../onlineLevelTest/main.do #
📖 𝙀𝙋𝙎-𝙏𝙊𝙋𝙄𝙆 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
https://forms.gle/Dd5o1NmV9WZbnFm7A
📖𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
https://forms.gle/tSbfhfH7WsBcB9fF7
📖 𝙎𝙚𝙟𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 1 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
https://forms.gle/faT2UYxsqPXpqiDr8
📖 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
https://forms.gle/Hmn4HWpFeCizhvtc8

📌 Please check the photos for complete class information, qualifications, enrollment details, and important reminders to avoid confusion.

See you this summer and start your Korean learning journey with KSI Iloilo! 💙🇰🇷__
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𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝟎𝟏𝟗 | 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜.!

Together with the 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 and the Vice President for Administration and Finance, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬, we welcomed Smart Communications, Inc. as they formally presented their initiative for the installation of a 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐅𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 located at the 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲.

This partnership aims to 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐅𝐢 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 for the Taga-West community. Thank you to Smart Communications for your continued support to students and campus development.