Archives for April 9, 2015

A total of 317 Evening Vocational Course (EVC) students  graduated on March 30, 2015.

The graduates came from the Apparel, Drafting and Architecture, Automotive Mechanics, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Heating Ventilating Airconditioning- Refrigeration Technology (HVAC-RT), Industrial Electricity, PC Hardware Servicing, Machine Shop, Welding and Fabrication Departments.

This year's commencement speaker was Dr. Elena Gonzaga, an alumna of the college and is presently an Education Program Supervisor II of the Department of Education (DepEd). She stressed out that the event was just a begining of more challenging situations.

According to Dr. Gonzaga, tasks will be more complicated but students should appreciate unpleasant experiences.

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams," said Dr. Gonzaga.

She also emphasized the importance of education and how it breaks the cycle of poverty.

Forty-nine shop awaredees were honored during the commencement rites.

The EVC classes of the college started in 2013 under the Department of Industrial Technology.

Officials of the Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines Inc. visited the college last March 12, 2015. 

Mr. Toshichika Takahashi, Executive Vice President of Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines Inc., together with other company representatives came to recruit qualified students for its scholarship grant and for the company's employment needs.

The Toshiba scholarship offers 100 percent off on tuition fees and a monthly allowance. A two-year employment contract with the company will also be automatically offered to the Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering scholars and students after graduation.

"They do not only offer good opportunities and employment to students but they also invited teachers to visit their plant in Laguna," said by Dr. Susan de la Cruz, Director of the Office of Student Affairs, in an interview.

The company is also planning to donate microscopes to the school aside from the scholarship grant and employment contract.

As part of its recruitment, Toshiba scholars and WVCST 2015 graduates Maricris Reyes, Jess Rey Umadhay, Rygilen Hismana, Marvin Paborito and Rhavie Joy Cunada are now absorbed by the company as its new employees.

Other Toshiba representatives were Ms. Ma. Corazon Bunah, VP for Human Resource Department; Mr. Jose Uy, Senior Manager; Vanessa  Uy, Associate Manager; and Joana Manuel, Associate Manager.

 

 

 

In order to choose the best researches possible for entry to the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) research contest, 105 select students of the college presented their theses during the students’ science and technology research exhibits and symposium.

The presentations of the theses ,which was held on March 11, 2015 was held at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) EdTech Center, was participated in by the Bachelor of Industrial Technology, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information System, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science students.

Nine entries came from the industrial product category; eight from the food product Category; and 12 from the information communications Technology (ICT) category.

The ICT category, which has the most numbers of participants, was divided into two subcategories: algorithm and system.

The participants from the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology presented their studies with their invented gadgets while the Hotel and Restaurant Technology (HRT) students showed their food for sampling. The ICT students, on the other hand, presented their systems and applications.

The following are the winners:

Food Category
Proponents	Research Title
Caryl Faye Batan, Welma Baldoza,Lleani Mecha	Breadnut Seed Polvoron	1st place
Kristel Jade Palma, Mary Luna Herezo, Daria Dagoc , Leo Angelo Hocate	Coconut Activated Charcoal Powder Chocolate Cookies	2nd place
Irish Jade Catolico, Ruby Jean Hudierez, Jerilyn Jagunap	Banana Peel Loaf	3rd place
ICT Category
Algorithm
Arc Noe Bernal, Mary Joy Apolinario, Cherry Gronifillo, Magdalene May Toledo	Algorithm Running Time Solver	1st place
Jessica Suganob, Sajarah Dawn Bangero, Zarah Neil Cachero, Elland Jahn Ilustre	Logic Circuit Virtual Simulator Using Quine- McCluskey Algorithm and Bresenham's Algorithm	2nd place
Fedg Dema-ala, Clarence Agudos, Edgar Julit Jr.	Barcode-Watermasked Video Using Barcode4J Xuggler and Zhing Algorithm	3rd place
System
Ian Dela Cruz, Karla Dumalag, Rhodel Jardio, Freahlyn Soberano	Classroom Monitoring with Face Recognition System	1st place
Marielle Sucaldito, Joycie Poliquit, Joylen Ymalay, Kimberly Da-anton, Jeanette Gayanggorsa	HRT Service Center Online Booking and Reservation System	2nd place
Jason Jan Egomes, Angeline Clarion, Ruby Rose Suerte, Ma. Carmella Tan	Student Affairs Information System	3rd Place
Industrial Product Category
Neil Evarie Ferman, Joel Sidon Jr., Edilberto Umadhay Jr.	Radiant Energy Generator	1st Place
Rex A. Artagame, Von D. Deaño, Jhonn Omir Favila, Gaspar Villasis	Retractable Engine Base	2nd Place
Roel B. Barabona, Jifford G. Elevencione, Joey L. Fortunado, Glendo C. Hallegado	Automatic Transfer Switch J42	3rd Place

First placers reecieved Php 2, 000; second placers, Php 1,000; and 3rd placers, Php 500. The winners were also given certificates.

The ICT category, on the other hand, divided the prize for the winners of its two sub categories.

The researches were judged according to originality and novelty, contribution to the field of discipline, complex design, written output and oral presentation.