UPV Guidance and Counseling Services Unit

2025 BEST JPO OF THE YEAR – NOMINEES!

PESO–Iloilo City proudly recognizes our partner schools whose Job Placement Offices (JPOs) continue to champion youth empowerment, career readiness, and stronger school-to-work transitions. These institutions have gone above and beyond in guiding students toward opportunities that shape their future.

🏆 2025 BEST JPO OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
● Central Philippine University
● University of San Agustin
● Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
● University of the Philippines – Visayas
● PHINMA University of Iloilo
● West Visayas State University

👏 Congratulations to our outstanding nominees! Thank you for supporting our young Ilonggos as they build meaningful careers.

NOTICE OF VACANCY:

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

*Office/Unit/College: School of Technology
*Position Title: Laboratory Technician II
*Plantilla Item No.: UP Contractual
*Salary Grade: SG-08
*Monthly Salary: P 21,448.00
*Deadline: 19 December 2025

CENTER FOR WEST VISAYAN STUDIES

*Office/Unit/College: Center for West Visayan Studies
*Position Title: Scientific Documentation Officer II
*Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-SDO2-5-1998
*Salary Grade: SG-14
*Monthly Salary: P 37,024.00
*Deadline: 15 December 2025

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NOTICE OF VACANCY:

OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PAHINUNGOD

*Office/Unit/College: Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod
*Position Title: Administrative Officer IV (Administrative Officer II)
*Plantilla Item No.: UP Contractual
*Salary Grade: SG-15
*Monthly Salary: P 40,208.00
*Deadline: 03 December 2025

We proudly congratulate Ms. Annie Manzano, Guidance Services Specialist of the Office of Student Affairs, for being recognized as the 2025 Chancellor’s Awardee for Outstanding Performance as Professional Staff!

This distinguished recognition reflects her unwavering dedication to student welfare, her professionalism, and her invaluable contributions in guiding and supporting the UPV student community. Through her work, she continues to uphold the core values of service and compassion—ensuring that students receive the assistance and encouragement they need to thrive.

The Office of Student Affairs extends its heartfelt appreciation for your exemplary service, your commitment to excellence, and the positive impact you bring to the University.

Congratulations, Ms. Annie! We celebrate you and your remarkable achievement.

The UPV Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod (UPV-OCEP) warmly invites all professionals from government agencies and private organizations across Western Visayas to join us for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 online Public Lecture on Stress Management titled “𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚: 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔.” Happening on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦, this session features 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐯 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧, a disaster and clinical psychologist.

We hope you can take this time for yourself to learn practical, evidence-based tools for managing stress, nurturing your well-being, and creating healthier work and life habits.
Register through this link or scan the QR code:
https://bit.ly/beyondproductivity
https://bit.ly/beyondproductivity
https://bit.ly/beyondproductivity

𝑾𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Kumusta, iskolar?

The Guidance and Counseling Services Unit (GCSU), in partnership with the UPV USC and UPV Negrense is glad to announce the launch of “ISKOnek: Kumustahan with Iskolars”, an initiative led by the GCSU to comfort and support our community members who may be struggling or feeling heavy-hearted following the recent disasters in their areas.

This aims to provide immediate support to individuals experiencing distress after a traumatic event or crisis to promote safety, reduce stress, and connect them with resources and support.

The GCSU will open slots for group sessions on November 19 and 21, 2025. Each day will have 2 batches, one for morning (10AM) and afternoon (1:30PM). To smoothly cater the needs of the students, please fill up the pre-registration form below and wait for the email from the concerned office.

Always remember that you are not alone. There are people who are happy because you exist.

REACH OUT, AND LET IT ALL OUT.

REGISTRATION FORM:
🔗 bit.ly/ISKOnek
🔗 bit.ly/ISKOnek
🔗 bit.ly/ISKOnek

Note: For those students who opt to have one-on-one sessions, please reach out to your respective college guidance counselor.

NOTICE OF VACANCY:

OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

*Office/Unit/College: Office of the College Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences
*Position Title: Administrative Assistant II
*Plantilla Item No.: UPSB-ADAS2-2279-2004
*Salary Grade: SG-08
*Monthly Salary: P 21,448.00
*Deadline: 28 November 2025

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙆𝙞𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 🫂

As part of “The Upside: The Journey Inside Out,” Ms. Laica Arguilles, a Peer Facilitator from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), delivered an engaging and heartfelt talk on building resilience, managing emotions, and thriving amid academic challenges. Drawing from her leadership experiences as a former Vice President for Non-Academics of the Iloilo Federation for Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), and active UPV Peer Facilitator, Ms. Arguilles imparted practical insights on how students can develop emotional balance and foster peer support within their communities.

Her talk formed part of UPHSI’s psychosocial activity organized by the Guidance and Counseling Services Unit (GCSU) in collaboration with the UPV Peer Facilitators and the University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) Junior Peer Facilitators (JPFs). Moreover, the session encouraged students to reflect on their emotional well-being, strengthen resilience, and navigate high school life with mindfulness and confidence.

Through this partnership, UPHSI and UPV continue to uphold their shared commitment to promoting student well-being and holistic development, empowering learners to grow with compassion, courage, and self-awareness.

📷: M. Pasoquin
✍️: A. Cajilig
🖼️: A. Cajilig, M. Pasoquin

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

In view of the recent typhoon that has affected our communities, the “Gender Awareness and Sensitivity Orientation & Anti-Sexual Harassment Orientation” for UPV dormers at the Miagao campus, originally scheduled for 11 November 2025, has been postponed to a later date.

Further details regarding the new schedule will be announced once finalized.

For inquiries or clarifications, you may reach us through email at [email protected] or via landline at (033) 335-1702.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

OSA, UPHSI hold psychosocial activity to foster healthy connections among students

As part of the 78th Anniversary of the UP Presence in Iloilo and in celebration of the Mental Health Month in October, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), through its Guidance and Counseling Services Unit (GCSU), held its annual psychosocial activity with the theme “The Upside: The Journey Inside Out” on October 29, 2025, at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City campus.

True to their commitment to serve, the Junior Peer Facilitators (JPF) led their peers from grades 7 and 11 to help them adjust to new academic environments and promote mental health and emotional well-being.

Dr. Sheila A. Javier, GCSU Coordinator, opened the program by emphasizing the value of psychosocial support in education. This was followed by Prof. Raphael V. Belleza, OIC of the UP High School in Iloilo, who highlighted teamwork and adaptability among students.

Ms. Laica Arguilles, speaking on behalf of the UPV Peer Facilitators, delivered an engaging discussion titled “The High School Survival Kit: Thriving and Building Resilience in High School,” sharing insights on coping strategies, emotional management, and peer support.

Students also took part in group discussions, a banner-making activity, and an “Amazing Race” inspired by Disney’s “Inside Out 2” movie, where teams represented different emotions and worked together to complete challenges.

The program, initiated by the GCSU, forms part of the University’s ongoing efforts to promote student well-being through psychosocial support activities and seeks to help learners navigate academic transitions, strengthen social connections, and build resilience in both school and personal life.

Written by Antares Ziggy T. Cajilig
Photos by Margarette Danielle B. Pasoquin, Antares Ziggy T. Cajilig, Mitchellaine F. Homeres, and Sariah Beatriz P. Aban