Archives for July 2013

July 26, 2013 marked another day of observing the annual Students’ Day – a day that every WVCST student awaited. It started with a Holy Mass at 7:30am and was followed by the Mass Oath Taking of the officers of the different organizations in the College especially the Student Republic.

In his speech, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., WVCST College President, challenged the officers that as leaders they are the first in the group, therefore they have to serve and not to be served. As, officers they have to let their leadership work for the good of everybody. According to him, the College is trying its best to give every opportunity for the students to learn for the individual and collective development. He further encouraged them to take and make use of everything that the school is providing them to become better citizens of the future. Lastly, he reminded the officers that their positions require commitment and dedication for the betterment of the school as well as to their fellow students.

On the other hand, Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance, expressed her joy to see a new set of young leaders who someday will become pillars of the country. She reminded them that this is the start of a new stage in their College life wherein they can develop potentials that will help them initiate the journey to handle greater opportunities.

Mr. Noel Panaguiton, Asst. Chief Of Staff of the Office of Cong. Jerry Treñas, who was also the guest speaker encouraged the officers, not just to work for the good of the studentry nor the College but also for the good of the country.

As a response, the President of the Student Republic, Mr. Brandon Rivera, accepted the challenge and promised that he, together with the other officers will do their best to serve the students, to be the voice of every WVCST student and to provide them with activities that will develop their personal aspects.

On the lighter side, after the Mass Oath Taking Ceremony, the different Colleges gathered together for their luncheon. Activities that include games, cheering and yelling and presentation of talents per college followed. Later in the afternoon, a Showdown of Talents ala Showtime was held in the covered gym. The Solidarity night was enjoyed by the students in the evening.

As part of its commitment to serve, WVCST through the Office of the Student Affairs and Student Republic took part in the Career Guidance Week of the Iloilo National High School. This activity was designed to help the 4th year students of the said high school plan their career path as well as prepare for Higher Education.

WVCST participated in the Career Exhibit which was spearheaded by Dr. Susan Marie R. de la Cruz, Director of Student Affairs and assisted by the Student Republic Officers. Meanwhile, Ms. Kristine Bernadette C. Barrameda, former President of the Student Republic was requested to speak as an alumna of the College during the Career Talk.

The Career Guidance Week was held on July 22 – 26, 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Iloilo National High School.

WVCST College Administrators and Administration Officers joined a one-day Forum for Human Resource Personnel Officers conducted by the Iloilo Council of Personnel Officers together with the Civil Service Commission, Iloilo Field Office on July 24, 2013, at the Iloilo Grand Tower.

The said conference was designed for Human Resource Management Practitioners of National Government Agencies (NGA’s), State Universities and Colleges (SUC’s), Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC’s) and Government Financial Institutions (GFI’s).

The objectives of this forum are to empower Human Resource Practitioners through updates on the recent Civil Service Commission and Department of Budget and Management issuances, decisions and resolutions and to discuss and clarify relevant issues and concerns affecting human resource.

Topics discussed in this forum were updates on Department of Budget & Management (DBM) Issuances by Mr. Edgar L. Javison, Chief Budget Specialist, DBM, Regional Office 6 and updates on CSC Issuances, Decisions & Resolutions by Atty. Cherry G. de la Cruz, Chief Legal Division, Civil Service Commission, Regional Office 6. An open forum was also conducted on the Orientation on Strategic Planning and Management System by Ms. Jocelyn L. Lataquin, Chief Administrative Officer, Civil Service Commission, Regional Office 6.

WVCST was represented by the following:

1. Ms. Enieda G. Corona, Chief Administration Officer
2. Ms. Vicky D. Jeruta, Chief Administrative Officer for Finance
3. Ms. Florence Cabunducan, AA III
4. Ms. Maila Alparaque, AO II
5. Mr. Bonnie Arenal, AO IV
6. Ms. Mary Jean Nobleza, AO V
7. Ms. Mylene Cababasay, AO V
8. Ms. Ma. Eugenita C. Capaciete, Campus Administrator, Leon Campus
9. Mr. Julius C. Catalan, OIC, Campus Administrator, Barotac Nuevo Campus
10. Ms. Jeana Legayada, AO IV, Barotac Nuevo Campus
11. Mr. Noel S. Quidato, Campus Administrator, Dumangas Campus
12. Ms. Ironia P. Casco, AO V, Dumangas Campus
13. Ms. Ma. Luisa F. Eiman, AO IV, Miag-ao Campus
14. Ms. Richel G. Jacela, Job-hired