West Visayas State University Calinog Campus

📢 𝙋𝙐𝘽𝙇𝙄𝘾 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔: 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙜 2026, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 76𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨

📣 Hello, West Visayas State University - Calinog Campus community!A warm greeting to all our awardees, graduating students, proud parents, and valued guests! 💙🎓

Please be guided by the official schedule for our upcoming events:

✨ Monday, May 25

8:00 AM – Padungog 2026 @ Soriano-Celo Pavilion

3:00 PM – Baccalaureate Mass @ Calinog Parish Church

✨ Tuesday, May 26

8:30 AM – 76th Commencement Exercises @ Soriano-Celo Pavilion

Note to Graduates: Please ensure you arrive early at the venues to allow smooth assembly and coordination. Let's make this milestone memorable and orderly!

See you there, Taga-West! ❤️💛

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Today, the Commission on Higher Education International Affairs Service (CHED IAS) aligns itself with nations worldwide in celebrating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. In an increasingly interconnected higher education landscape, cultural diversity serves as a vital catalyst for academic innovation, sustainable development, and international solidarity. By embracing varied perspectives, traditions, and knowledge systems, Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) are better equipped to cultivate global citizens who can navigate cross-border collaborations with empathy, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
The origin of this significant observance dates back to 2001, when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the landmark Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Recognizing that structural gaps between cultures could lead to misunderstandings and conflict, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared May 21st as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in its resolution 57/249 of December 2002. This day was established not only to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures but also to emphasize the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace, building inclusive societies, and driving sustainable economic and social progress worldwide.
As the central arm driving internationalization initiatives across the archipelago, CHED IAS remains steadfastly committed to integrating cultural diplomacy and global inclusivity into our academic systems. Through international mobility programs, transnational education partnerships, and collaborative research networks, we continuously open avenues for cultural exchange that enrich our local curricula. This approach reaffirms our dedication to fostering safe, diverse, and forward-looking academic environments where global linkages thrive and cultural diversity serves as a bridge for meaningful development.

Today, the Commission on Higher Education International Affairs Service (CHED IAS) aligns itself with nations worldwide in celebrating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. In an increasingly interconnected higher education landscape, cultural diversity serves as a vital catalyst for academic innovation, sustainable development, and international solidarity. By embracing varied perspectives, traditions, and knowledge systems, Philippine Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) are better equipped to cultivate global citizens who can navigate cross-border collaborations with empathy, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

The origin of this significant observance dates back to 2001, when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the landmark Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. Recognizing that structural gaps between cultures could lead to misunderstandings and conflict, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared May 21st as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in its resolution 57/249 of December 2002. This day was established not only to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures but also to emphasize the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace, building inclusive societies, and driving sustainable economic and social progress worldwide.

As the central arm driving internationalization initiatives across the archipelago, CHED IAS remains steadfastly committed to integrating cultural diplomacy and global inclusivity into our academic systems. Through international mobility programs, transnational education partnerships, and collaborative research networks, we continuously open avenues for cultural exchange that enrich our local curricula. This approach reaffirms our dedication to fostering safe, diverse, and forward-looking academic environments where global linkages thrive and cultural diversity serves as a bridge for meaningful development.

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢! 📣🧠

Move the leaves and discover the lives of the hidden tribes! Open your ears for our legendary speakers, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗕𝗮𝗶 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗟. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲, as they are about to reveal valuable insights on cultural preservation, sustainable development, and environmental protection that will inspire awareness and action for a better future! 🌿👀

𝗠𝘀. 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀:
★ Naturalized U.S. citizen in Smyrna, Georgia, a proud Filipina of Blaan Indigenous and Ilocano/Waray heritage of the Philippines.
★ Graduated BS Agriculture major in Plant Pathology from the University of the Philippines at Los Banos through the Agricultural and Rural Development Scholarship grant by virtue of Presidential Decree 1209.
★ Master’s in Environment and Natural Resource Management from the University of the Philippines and a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School, she is pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts in Government with a micro-credential in International Relations at Harvard Extension School.
★ Career spans governance, public policy, education, and cultural advocacy.
★ Currently serves as the Executive Assistant to Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and is the Founder and CEO of ACT International Consulting, LLC, mentoring professionals and championing good governance, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
★ Leadership of the Luntiang Lumad Project and the Indigenous Peoples Development Program in Sarangani Province, Philippines.
★ In Atlanta, she served as Secretary and Mindanao Outreach Director of Galing Foundation, Inc.,, Secretary for Fil-Am Greater Atlanta in 2016, Secretary to the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce in GA in 2023, and currently the Public Relations Director for Makabayan Georgia, Inc.
★ Co-founded KafyeBlaan Empowerment, Inc. advocacy group based in the Philippines. Her personal collections as part of cultural advocacy contributions in elevating the Blaan Cultural Identifiers are featured in the Fernbank Museum’s “Reflections of Culture” exhibition (2024–present).
★ She leverages her technical and leadership skills to empower others as a certified project, program, and portfolio management professional (PMP, PgMP, PfMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) coupled with agile practices (Scrum & SAFe frameworks) and AI (artificial intelligence) integration.
★ One of Georgia’s 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in 2023, 2017 Philippine Honorary Consular Awardee in GA, 2017 NAFFAA Region 4 Empowered Women Awardee, 2023 All-In-Cobb Awardee conferred by Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, 2023 Award of Excellence by SocSKSarGen, USA, Inc., 2023 Certificate of Commendation by County of Bergen of New Jersey, and 2015 Indigenous Peoples Icons Awardee (Department of Education - Sarangani Province, Philippines) for cultural advocacy and community service.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀:
★ Holds the rank of Associate Professor V at West Visayas State University Calinog Campus.
★ Earned her Bachelor of Arts in English degree as Cum Laude and was recognized as the Most Outstanding AB English graduate in 2004.
★ She completed her Master of Arts in English in 2007 at West Visayas State University-Main Campus, and her Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of San Jose-Recoletos,Cebu City in 2015.
★ She recently earned her Diploma in Teaching in Indigenous Peoples Teacher Education at Philippine Normal University-North Luzon last August 2025.
★ Her international academic experience includes serving as an Exchange English Professor at Kong Ju Communication Arts University (now Korea University of Media Arts) in Chung Nam, South Korea, from April 2009 to March 2010.
★ She further participated in a cultural and academic exchange at the same university from November 26 to December 1, 2023.
★ She was also a CHED Grantee for Faculty Training on Flexible Learning, conducted by the Texas
★ International Education Consortium (TIEC) in cooperation with the US Embassy in the Philippines, from October 2020 to April 2022.
★ Became a faculty at the English Department of the College of Arts and Sciences Main Campus from 2004 to 2012 before she transferred to WVSU Calinog Campus where she was designated as the Director of the School of Education from 2015 to 2016, and the Dean of Instruction from August 2016 to June 2022.
★ She has led significant initiatives in strengthening Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) in WVSU Calinog Campus and the Municipality of Calinog.
★ She spearheaded the establishment of a Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement among WVSU Calinog Campus, the Local Government Unit of Calinog, and
NCIP Region VI, as well as a collaborative MOA with Philippine Normal University–North Luzon to support cultural documentation and community-based IPED programs.
★ Through her leadership in IP education, WVSU Calinog Campus was recognized with the Excellence in Indigenous Peoples Education Award by the Commission on Higher Education Region
VI.
★ The program she main-authored for submission to the World UniversityRankings for Innovation was recently recognized as Rank 8 in Category C6- Inclusive Social Innovation for the Underserved.
★ Her work focuses on advocating for IP rights, promoting responsible and ethical cultural engagement, and enhancing awareness of FPIC and cultural property rights.
★ As an educator, she teaches language, literature, research, courses to college and graduate school students at WVSU Calinog Campus.
★ She is also a Part-time Instructor at Philippine Normal University-North Luzon where she teaches Linguistics for Teachers of Indigenous Communities.
★ She is actively involved in research, with ongoing projects funded by the university, aligning with her areas of interest and specialization
𝘿𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚—𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚!
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗧-𝗝𝗠𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀:
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𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀:
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𝗟𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, happening on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, from 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺, live on the official page of Junior Marketing Association PUP Taguig.
For concerns and inquiries, kindly message the official page of the Junior Marketing Association PUP Taguig or contact our BERDe Committee, Ms. Louise Gail Cruz, through her email, [email protected], or at, 09165729099

𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙈𝙨 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙎. 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝘾𝙨𝙤𝙠𝙖, 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮'𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙄𝙕𝙉) 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨; 𝘿𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙮 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙯, 𝙄𝙕𝙉 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐-𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙧. 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨, 𝙄𝙕𝙉 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜.

𝘾𝘽𝙈 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙅𝙏 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

West Visayas State University - Calinog Campus College of Business and Management (CBM) conducted a Parents and Students Consultative Meeting on May 19, 2026, in preparation for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) of second year CBM students. The activity served as an avenue to orient students and parents on internship guidelines, expectations, and professional preparation prior to deployment.

The program commenced with a prayer led by Mr. Michael George P. Moreno, followed by the singing of the National Anthem through multimedia presentation. Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Mary Jovelyn F. Abang, Division Chair for Hospitality Management and OJT Coordinator, who emphasized the significance of internship experiences in developing students’ professional competence and workplace readiness.

A message was also delivered by Dr. Rowena L. Gabalonzo, CBM Dean, highlighting the importance of responsibility, discipline, and collaboration among students, parents, and the institution in ensuring a meaningful OJT experience.

One of the highlights of the activity was the lecture entitled “Work Ethics for Interns” presented by Mrs. Merry Grace T. Atentar, Division Chair for BS Entrepreneurship and OJT Coordinator. Her discussion focused on professionalism, proper workplace behavior, and the values expected from student interns as they prepare to enter actual work environments.

The orientation proper was facilitated by Mr. Michael George P. Moreno, OJT Coordinator and NSTP Coordinator, followed by an open forum where parents and students were able to raise questions and clarify concerns regarding the internship program. The activity concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Jovie L. Caballero, OJT Coordinator and SBO Adviser.

Through this consultative meeting, the College of Business and Management continues to strengthen collaboration with parents and prepare students for productive and meaningful industry immersion experiences.

𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐–𝘾𝘾 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙃𝙀𝘿𝙍𝙊 𝙑𝙄 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣; 𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧

In celebration of the 32nd Founding Anniversary of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the observance of the 6th Higher Education Day, faculty and staff of West Visayas State University - Calinog Campus participated in the webinar conducted by CHED Regional Office VI via Zoom on May 19, 2026.

Anchored on the theme, “ACHIEVE-ing Future-Ready Bagong Pilipinas Through Inclusive, Peace, and Indigenous People Education,” the activity gathered educators and academic personnel in meaningful discussions on inclusive and culturally responsive support systems in higher education institutions.

Among the featured speakers was Dr. Marie Candy L. Celeste, Director for Academic Affairs and IPEd Coordinator of WVSU–CC, who delivered a discussion on “Building Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Support Systems in Higher Education Institutions: Guidance, Peer Support, and Indigenous Peoples Education Services.” Her presentation highlighted the importance of promoting inclusive and culturally grounded educational practices that empower Indigenous learners and strengthen support systems within academic institutions.

Also discussed during the webinar were topics on inclusive support systems and disability services presented by Mr. Frank S. Emboltura, Special/Inclusive Education Professor and Specialist from the University of San Agustin; and peace-oriented support systems and peace education initiatives discussed by Dr. Rejie F. Palmos, WVSU Center for Peace Education Coordinator. Following the discussions, an open forum was conducted, providing participants the opportunity to raise questions and engage with the speakers on relevant issues and best practices in higher education.

Through its participation in the webinar, WVSU–Calinog Campus continues to support initiatives that advance inclusive, peace-oriented, and culturally responsive education in pursuit of a future-ready academic community.

🌟🎓𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 76𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙤𝙣. 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙏. 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧🌟🎓

The West Visayas State University Calinog Campus celebrates the 76th Commencement Exercises honoring the achievements, perseverance, and success of the graduating Class of 2026.

Guided by the theme, “𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 2026: 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢, 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚,” this milestone marks the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work as our graduates prepare to embark on new journeys and opportunities beyond the university walls.

The university is deeply honored to have Hon. Risa Hontiveros, esteemed Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, as the distinguished Commencement Speaker, sharing inspiring words of wisdom, leadership, and public service to the graduates of Batch 2026.

This momentous occasion also recognizes the unwavering support of parents, families, faculty members, staff, mentors, and loved ones who have been part of every graduate’s journey toward success.

📅 May 26, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Soriano-Celo Pavilion

Congratulations, Batch 2026! 💙💛






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🏅✨ 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙜 2026 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡 𝙉𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣-𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙖𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 ✨🏅

West Visayas State University Calinog Campus proudly honors the outstanding awardees of Batch 2026 for their hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence.

Serving as the distinguished Recognition Speaker is Mrs. Rachel Nalangan-Manero, Municipal Administrator of the Municipality of Calinog, who is also proudly recognized as the Valedictorian of the High School Batch of 1995 of Calinog Agricultural Industrial College (CAIC), now West Visayas State University–Calinog Campus , a remarkable testament to excellence, leadership, and dedication to public service.

With the theme, “𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 2026: 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢, 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚” this special occasion celebrates students whose achievements continue to inspire excellence and commitment to the community.

📅 May 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Soriano-Celo Pavilion

Congratulations to all awardees and graduates! 💙💛