West Visayas State University

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨, 𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗢 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿

West Visayas State University (WVSU), through its Office of Student Affairs (OSA), partnered with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Iloilo City to conduct the WVSU University-wide PESO Job Fair 2026 on June 24 at the 2nd Floor of the Hometel Building, WVSU Main Campus.

READ MORE: https://wvsu.edu.ph/wvsu-peso-iloilo-city-holds-university-wide-job-fair/

Join us as we celebrate 2026 as the International Volunteer Year (IVY) for Sustainable Development!

West Visayas State University, in partnership with the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), invites faculty, staff, students, alumni, government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, volunteer groups, and members of the community to the Regional IVY 2026 Celebration Forum – Region VI.

The forum aims to strengthen awareness of volunteerism as a force for sustainable development, foster meaningful partnerships across sectors, and inspire collaborative action toward building more resilient and empowered communities.

📅 Date: June 29, 2026 (Monday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Venue: Zoom & Facebook Live

🔗 Scan the QR code on the poster or register through this link:
https://bit.ly/WVIVYForum

(Zoom details will be sent to confirmed registrants.)

Let us come together in celebrating volunteerism and its vital role in creating positive change for our communities and future generations.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | A shared commitment to accessible and community-centered healthcare took a significant step forward as WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSUMC), the Municipality of Janiuay, and the Municipal Health Office of Janiuay.
Joining the ceremony were Hon. Paulino M. Parian, Municipal Mayor of Janiuay; Dr. Maritess Margarico-Clarito, Municipal Health Officer; Dr. Dave Endel Gelito III, Medical Center Chief of WVSUMC; and Dr. Ruth Mary S. Pada, Chairperson for Extension Services of WVSUMC.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving community health and well-being through accessible, community-oriented, and family-centered healthcare initiatives, advancing public service and meaningful engagement beyond the University.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The University Research and Development Center is having its 10th Summer Research Capability Building Program this June 22-26, 2026, joined with distinguish resource speakers and experts as they share valuable insights, knowledge, and best practices in conducting impactful and relevant research.

The University Research and Development Center is having its 10th Summer Research Capability Building Program this June 22-26, 2026, joined with distinguish resource speakers and experts as they share valuable insights, knowledge, and best practices in conducting impactful and relevant research.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | West Visayas State University (WVSU) researchers were recognized among the Top Three Research Poster Presenters (Faculty Category) during the 58th Association of Philippine Medical Colleges (APMC) Annual Convention held at the EVM Convention Center Lobby, Quezon City.

The award was conferred on Dr. Ma. Pilar S. Malata, Dr. Maria Kristina G. Almonte, Dr. Ruel E. Malata, and Prof. Lerma De Llana-Paris for their research titled “Effectiveness of a Self-Injury Protocol Training on the Knowledge, Attitudes, Confidence, and Competence among High School Teachers, Nurses and Staff.” Their study highlights the importance of strengthening the capacity of school personnel to respond effectively to student mental health concerns.

WVSU congratulates the researchers for this achievement, which reflects the University's continuing commitment to impactful research, innovation, and evidence-based practices that contribute to education and health development.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗣𝗠𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

A team of researchers composed of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮. 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗚. 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗘. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮, and 𝗟𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗟. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, 𝗠𝘀𝗣𝗛 received a Certificate of Recognition during the 𝟱𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗣𝗠𝗖) 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for being among the Top Three (3) Research Poster Presenters (Faculty Category).

The award was conferred in recognition of their outstanding research entitled “Effectiveness of a Self-Injury Protocol Training on the Knowledge, Attitudes, Confidence, and Competence among High School Teachers, Nurses and Staff.” The study highlighted the importance of equipping school personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to self-injury concerns among students.

The recognition was presented during the convention held at the EVM Convention Center Lobby, Central Avenue, Quezon City, under the theme “Medical Education at the Crossroads: Which Way to Go?”

The achievement underscores the researchers’ commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in education and health, contributing valuable insights toward strengthening mental health support systems in schools.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Bringing essential government services closer to the Taga-West community, West Visayas State University (WVSU), through the Administrative Division and in partnership with the Pag-IBIG Fund, continues to host the Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels at the Jubilee Park, with additional service desks available at the Administration Building Lobby.

Faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the onsite service centers and avail of membership registration and record updating, Virtual Pag-IBIG services, loan applications, savings program transactions, Loyalty Card Plus processing, and consultations on housing opportunities and other Pag-IBIG benefits. Services will be available until 4:00 p.m. today, and will resume at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗘𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟

Barong? Check.
Black pants? Check.
Black shoes? Check.
WVSU ID? Always.

Leo the Maral, the proud symbol of the WEST MARALS and the spirit of every Taga-West, is serving campus-ready style while promoting proper workplace attire in line with Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2024.

Rooted in the strength, resilience, and excellence of the Visayan leopard cat, Leo reminds us that professionalism and school pride never go out of style.

How's your fit check today, Taga-West?

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴-𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomed newly hired and promoted non-academic personnel during its weekly flag-raising ceremony held Monday, June 22, at Jubilee Park, led by the Finance Division headed by Ms. Jasmin Vargas.

READ MORE: https://wvsu.edu.ph/wvsu-welcomes-newly-hired-promoted-personnel-in-weekly-flag-raising-ceremony/

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 | Bringing essential government services closer to the WVSU community, West Visayas State University (WVSU), in partnership with the Pag-IBIG Fund through the WVSU Administrative Division, will host the Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels (LPOW) onsite service!

📅: June 22–23, 2026
⌚: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍: Administration Building Lobby, Main Campus

Members and stakeholders may avail themselves of various services, including membership registration and record updating, Virtual Pag-IBIG registration and inquiries, Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) and Housing Loan applications, savings program transactions, Loyalty Card Plus processing, and consultations on housing opportunities and other Pag-IBIG benefits.

Save the date! See you there, Taga-West!