West Visayas State University - College of Agriculture and Forestry

08/09/2026

🌿 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘! 🌿

Something special is coming home to INAS–INCA–WVSU-CAF!

75𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 & 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆
📅October 3 –7, 2026
📍 WVSU–College of Agriculture and Forestry, Lambunao, Iloilo

✨ 75 years of heritage, memories, friendship, and service.

To our alumni, former faculty and staff, students, and friends, get ready to come home and celebrate with us!

Rooted in Tradition. Growing for a Greater Tomorrow.

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More details coming soon.
💚 Once CAF, Always CAF!

08/09/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘿𝙞𝙧. 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙍. 𝘼𝙧𝙥𝙞𝙖! 🎉

West Visayas State University warmly greets Dir. Dennis R. Arpia, Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture – Region VI and member of the WVSU Board of Regents, on your special day.

Your dedication to public service, leadership in agriculture, and commitment to the development of our communities continue to make a meaningful difference.

On behalf of the WVSU community, led by University President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, we wish you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, good health, peace, and abundant blessings. May the year ahead bring you continued fulfillment as you inspire, serve, and make a lasting difference.

Happy Birthday, Dir. Dennis R. Arpia! May God continue to bless you always.

07/09/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡-𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲

A significant milestone unfolded at the West Visayas State University – College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU-CAF) as Campus Administrator Dr. Jose Ariel A. Tutor administered the oath-taking of the 10 newly reclassified faculty members.

Effective September 1, 2026, the following faculty members were reclassified to the academic rank of Instructor III:

Christian C. Arca – Instructor I
Francis Ben L. Berja – Instructor I
Mark Joshua C. Talas – Instructor I
John Paul E. Palma – Instructor I
Charie T. Lañada – Instructor I
Jonalyn G. Araquil – Instructor I
Jan Wella M. Rabulan – Instructor I
Carlo B. Laru-an – Instructor I
Michael Victor A. Gonzales – Instructor I
Menveluz D. Yapendon – Instructor II

This reclassification marks another step in the faculty members’ professional journey and reflects their continuing commitment to academic service and excellence.

The WVSU-CAF community celebrates this achievement and looks forward to their continued contributions to the College and its students.

Congratulations, newly reclassified faculty members!

Padayon, WVSU-CAF!

06/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋-𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄!

The West Visayas State University – College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU-CAF) congratulates 10 faculty members on their successful reclassification to Instructor III.

This milestone recognizes your dedication to professional growth, commitment to academic excellence, and meaningful contributions to the College in the areas of instruction, research, extension, and community engagement.

Your achievement reflects not only your individual growth but also the continuing pursuit of excellence of the WVSU-CAF community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! May this new milestone open greater opportunities for professional growth and continued service to the University and our students.

The WVSU-CAF family celebrates with you!

02/09/2026

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

In view of the transboundary haze affecting Western Visayas and reports of elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5), West Visayas State University advises all students, faculty, and staff to take necessary precautions while on campus.

Everyone is encouraged to wear a well-fitting face mask, especially when outdoors.

Prolonged outdoor activities should be minimized, particularly for individuals with asthma, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, and other vulnerable members of the University community.

Those experiencing persistent coughing, difficulty breathing, throat or eye irritation, chest discomfort, or other unusual symptoms are advised to seek medical attention.

The University community is encouraged to remain alert and monitor official air-quality and health advisories from concerned government agencies.

Please take the necessary precautions and stay safe.

31/08/2026

𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 | 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬

This National Heroes Day, West Visayas State University honors the people who help keep the University moving forward each day.

Our heroes are not only found in history books. They are the people who teach, lead, serve, care, protect, maintain, and show up every day—whether in classrooms and offices, in our hospital, at our gates, or behind the scenes. Their work may take different forms, but each contributes to the University's mission and to the people we serve.

Today, we recognize the WVSU community whose everyday acts of service, dedication, and responsibility help make this University what it is. Thank you for being part of the work of Transforming Generations.

Happy National Heroes Day!

30/08/2026

The University has identified phishing attempts involving individuals or organizations falsely representing themselves as WVSU officials and sending fraudulent emails to University domain users.

We advise all stakeholders to:

🔎 Verify the sender and email address before responding or taking action.

📧 Check that official University communications come from authorized .edu.ph email addresses.

🚫 Do not click suspicious links, open unexpected attachments, or provide sensitive information.

✅ When in doubt, verify the message through an official University channel or contact the MIS Office.

Stay vigilant.

24/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐇-𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋

WVSU-CAF warmly welcomes two newly appointed personnel as they take on their new roles in the institution.

Mr. Mark Laurence G. Lastimozo and Mr. Leo L. Capadosa are appointed as Security Guard I in the Security Unit.

Mr. Lastimozo brings with him eighteen (18) years of dedicated service as an Agency Guard of the College, while Mr. Capadosa has three (3) years of service.

Their years of service, experience, and commitment are valuable contributions to the safety and security of the WVSU-CAF community.

Congratulations on your well-deserved appointments.

Welcome, Cafamilias!

21/08/2026