Archives for November 26, 2013

                Western Visayas College of Science and Technology together with its major sponsor – the Jollibee Group of Companies, delivered relief goods to people in areas affected by typhoon Yolanda, yesterday, November 19, 2013.

                The group headed by Engr. Cora C. Corbal, Director, Extension Services , delivered a total of 519 relief packs to Lemery and some Island Baranggays in Concepcion, mostly partners of WVCST in its Busog Lusog Talino Feeding Program. Meanwhile another truck of relief goods set off  to Brgy. Aglanot and Dacuton, Dumarao, Capiz.

In Concepcion, they delivered relief goods in 9 island Baranggays namely Punting, Maliog-liog, Dungon, Talutuan, Malangaban, Crisanto, Aglobong, Nipa and Macalbang.

Each pack of goods contains 4 kilos of rice, 3 cans sardines, 3 packs of noodles, 2 cups of salt and assorted used clothing which were received and facilitated by the faculty in the elementary school of each baranggay. However, in Dumarao, they were able to distribute the relief goods with the help of the baranggay captains.

Engr. Corbal conveyed her thanks the donors of the first batch of relief goods mainly to the Jollibee Group of Companies who donated 35 sacks of rice, the PTA who donated Php10,000.00 in cash, the WVCST Community, the major and minor organizations who donated 8 sacks of rice, boxes of sardines and noodles as well as used clothing and items for personal hygiene.

She also confirmed that after this first distribution of goods, there will be another batch to be distributed probably by next week.  “We continue to appeal to everybody  to give their donations so that we can send them to other victims to help them in this difficult time.”

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 WVCST  President, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. humbly celebrated his 56^th birthday with the College key officials, faculty and staff as well as some retirees on November 18, 2013.

                The celebration was held in the newly launched HRT Business Center Function Room where the president was also entertained by talents from the different colleges. Likewise, well-wishers from the Satellite Campuses came to convey their messages.

                VP for Admin and Finance, Dr. Nehema K. Misola denoted that Dr. Sorolla has been working so hard for the College so he deserves the best by working hand in hand with him in achieving the goals of the school especially in becoming a university. “He shouldn’t be rowing all alone… we have to help him out. He has all these perseverance and love for all of us. We also thank him for being there for us all these years so we must also stand by him.”

In his speech the President expressed his gratitude for all the blessings he has been receiving all through the years including the celebrations prepared by the College for him. “I am really thankful for all the support that you’ve been extending. I know that together, we can achieve our goal and we can make ISAT-U grow. “  However, the President did not deny about his submission of application to the Presidency of WVSU. H e said, ”Although I submitted an application, it doesn’t mean that I will leave you. My heart is always with WVCST.” But if ever he gets accepted, the president said he will still be with WVCST. The College President ended his speech, by thanking everyone for the good relationship all through these years and wished that the bonding will never end.

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