Archives for January 2025

In preparation for the opening of classes on January 13, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs conducted a System wide Pre-opening Conference held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.

During the event, 49 newly appointed faculty from five different campuses of the university took oath.  The new director for the Safety, Security, Environment and Disaster, Management Mitigation Office, Mr. Manfred Von Magat also took his official oath of office. Mr. Magat was a faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences before he was designated to the position.

Dr. Emily dela Cruz, outgoing Gender and Development Center Director was also given a plaque in recognition of her service to the university. Dr. Emily dela Cruz served the GAD Center from 2008 – 2021 as GAD Focal Person, and served as its Director from January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025. Dr. Dela Cruz is now the designated Director of the Office of the Student Affairs and Services.

In his speech, the University President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., congratulated the faculty for their untiring performance to maintain academic integrity and their commitment to serve the clientele. He also recognized the relentless efforts of each one that makes up the ISAT U community. He proudly enumerated the university’s achievements and emphasized that the administration will always work hard for the benefit of everybody, and that no campus will be left behind. ‘Together, we have risen above challenges and demonstrated the power of unity in purpose and action.” Dr. Salistre also encouraged everyone to aspire for even greater accomplishments and work together to elevate ISAT U.

The Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, External Affairs and Research and Extension reported their accomplishments and gave updates and reminders on the programs under their offices.

On the lighter side, Dr. Heinz B. Gumaquil, Director of the Public Information and Communications Office, introduced the updated University Profile and the modified video for ISAT U Hymn.

The Pre-opening Conference was attended by faculty members from five different campuses of Iloilo Science and Technology University namely the Iloilo City Campus, Barotac Nuevo Campus, Dumangas, Leon and Miagao Campus.

Iloilo Science and Technology University made a fresh start this year by appointing 52 new members of the University.  With this, an orientation was conducted today, January 8, 2025 at the HRT Center, to present to them the work hours and work arrangement implemented by the university including the use of pass slips. Also discussed were work ethics based on RA 6713 or the Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees; customer service relations; and the rules on leave. Ms. Nelfa J. Ampatuan, the Supervising Administrative  Officer and at the same time the concurrent Acting HRMO Unit Head, emphasized that they are expected to familiarize the values and culture of  the institution as they are also expected to contribute their skills and expertise for the growth and success of ISAT U.

On the other hand, Dr. Frisian Y. Causing explained  the ISO 9001 awareness, its importance and its effect on the daily operations of the university.

The university welcomed forty-nine newly appointed instructors, 5 of them from Barotac Nuevo Campus, 6 from Dumangas, 2 from Leon, 21 from Iloilo City Campus and 15 from Miagao Campus. Iloilo City Campus has a newly hired Attorney IV for the Office of the Legal Affairs, 1 Accountant I for Finance Services Division and 1 Administrative Aide VI for the Industry Linkages and Development Office.

Earlier this, they also had a meet and greet with the University President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., at his office.

The orientation program was headed by the HRMO together with the Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Russ Allen B. Napud, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Corazon C. Corbal.

Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) warmly welcomed its alumni on December 29, 2024, as part of its annual homecoming celebration and Family Day. This year’s celebration brought classmates, friends, and teachers altogether to the Iloilo City Campus for the different activities.

With the theme “Celebrating our heritage, inspiring the present, shaping the future,”, the alumni started their day with a parade from the old site and crossing to the new site through the bridge that joins the old and the new site. They walked past through the hanging garden, going to the Research Hub, then to the alumni Park and finally went back to the old site and stopped by every new building of the campus for picture taking. The solemnity of the holy mass bound them to continue the friendship and celebration of the day.

The homecoming was also the avenue to select the new Board of Trustees for 2025- 2026. This year’s elected Board of Trustees for the alumni are Mr. Ricardo B. Abaleňa, Ms. Alma C. Palabrica, Mr. Gilmore L. Baldevarona, Mr. Ely S. Ciasico, Mr. Rgedel M. Buenaflor and Ms. Mercy L. Diaz.  Also, during the program, some distinguished alumni were presented and awarded. For the distinguished alumni in the field of Education, the awardees were Ms. Edna T. Arbon, Dr. May Jenny C. Arceňa, Mr. Eufrocino A. Cajuyong, Mr. Melchor T. Tagudando. Awarded as distinguished alumni in Public Service was Ms. Michelle C. Juanga; for Education and Industry, Mr. Porferio C. Geremia; for Industry, Mr. Jose C. Geremia; for Military, Lt. Col. Ryan S. Matutina and Maj. Alger C. Depositario (CE), PA; for Religious, Fr. Jose Felix C. Cortez, SS. Dr. David T. Go received the Silver Award while a Posthumous Award was given to Mr. Mamerto G. Gonzales and was received by his family. Later in the afternoon, the raffle of door prizes and Bingo perked them up before they proceeded to their respected batch meeting.

Indeed, this homecoming did not only go beyond a series of events and long-time friendship and camaraderie but it also played a vital role in community building and fostering a sense of belongingness.