Along with their parents, the CIT top performing students for 2013-2014 marched for this year’s Parangal as the College of Industrial Technology acknowledged their achievements on March 24, 2014.

                In his speech, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administrator, he expressed jubilation that this year’s Summa Cum Laude came from the CIT Department. According to him, this status is not easy to achieve as it requires so much determination, time and hard work. In addition, he said, to be an achiever, one should live up to the expectations of the many, become a role model to other students, younger siblings and the people of the society.  To the other awardees, he posed a challenge on how they are going to undertake and solve their responsibilities.

                Dr. Sanchez also acknowledged the patience, guidance and knowledge unselfishly shared by the teachers as well as the hard working parents who selflessly gave the best for their children.

                This year’s Summa Cum Laude and Most Outstanding CIT Graduate is Carmen F. Once of the HRT Department. Once, who endlessly expressed her gesture of gratitude especially to God, recalled all the hard work she put in order to give back to her parents all the sacrifices they did for her. She also reminded her classmates that graduation means the beginning of a new life and greater responsibilities. So to become successful she encouraged them to continue dreaming and working hard and always be thankful for every achievement they may receive.

                The College of Industrial Technology gave awards to 2013-2014 Dean’s Listers, Extra-Curricular Activities Awardees as well as to those who excelled in Sports.

List of Awardees

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                Western Visayas College of Science and Technology conducted its Presentation of Sponsors last February 10, 2014 with Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. as its Honoree and key note speaker.

                This year’s Dean of Corps Sponsors is Ms. Leah Carla Lebrilla, a faculty member of the WVCST Laboratory School.

                The Corps of Sponsors for this school year were presented together with their parents. They were led by Jessa Marie Superal, a BSED – TLE student who is the Corps Sponsor, followed by Jean Pearl Parreño, BSHRT, Sponsor, Bn S1, Jessehe Bendol, BSHRT, Sponsor Bn S2, Michelle Ecole, BSHRT, Sponsor, Bn S3, Genesis Villamayor, BSHRT, Sponsor Bn S4, Jennifer Alemania, BSHRT, Sponsor, Bn S5, Julie Jane Borreros, BSHRT, Sponsor, Alpha Company, Chenny Suarez, Architectural Drafting, Sponsor, Ex-O Alpha Company, Rachelle Nae Lazarito, BSHRT, Sponsor, Bravo Coy and Ma. Carla Valiente, BSHRT, Sponsor, Ex-O Bravo Coy.

                In line with the International Women’s Month, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., as the keynote speaker,  stressed the role of women in the society. “If men are considered rulers, women are the ones rocking their cradles. They also represent strength, wisdom, patience and love that can change men.”

                According to history, when men performed their duty in military, women played a big role. They served as inspiration, and at the same time they performed the office tasks left by those who went to battlefield. And this role has expanded even up to the battlefield where a lot of women in our society are now doing men’s job including that of those in uniform.

                Meanwhile, Dr. Sorolla also emphasized that the training together with the penalties in ROTC are all important to hone each one for a much bigger responsibilities as future leaders of the society. The discipline one gets in ROTC is something worth keeping. He made himself an example because according to him, he was able to experience almost all penalties during his time but it turned out to be a positive factor that helped him become what he is now.

                The ROTC group Of WVCST was highly applauded for its discipline and performance during the said event. Also, it garnered a total score of 90.848 points during the Tactical Inspection held on February 26, 2014.

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            If you think that the faculty and staff of WVCST are too engrossed in providing education and services to their students to give time for themselves to keep fit, well kick that away from your mind and position  yourselves as they Hataw to the max for a healthier lifestyle.

                In line with the Civil Service Commission campaign on Wellness Program, the WVCST Administration, faculty and staff gather for a Taebo-Hataw Welness activity three times a week at the covered gym.

                Gone is the myth that only the fat and overweight nor the young ones only have to exercise. Because of the busy schedule at work and the stress that goes with it, no one can say no to a Wellness Program.

                With their uniforms on provided by the College Administration headed by Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., faculty members, employees and even key officials start to assemble at 4:15 at the covered gym and do some warm ups. . . and when the music starts with Prof. Rose Mosquera and Prof. John Corona on stage, the swaying, bending, jerking are already unstoppable. This activity is enjoyed by everybody not only because of its health benefits but also of the fun in doing the dance steps and exercises.

                 The Taebo/Hataw session started last March 3, 2014. It usually lasts for 30 minutes and is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Attendance is strictly observed to uphold one’s commitment to the said program.

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In the hope of providing more inputs in preparing the students as well as the members of faculty for research and thesis writing, WVCST conducted a seminar on thesis and dissertation last March 8, 2014.

The workshop which was spearheaded by the office of the Vice President for Research and Extension, discussed topics on Technological Research and its process as well as Reporting of Ttion of the echnological Research, its format and full disclosure.

Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., OIC, VPAA and Main Campus Administrator; Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension and Engr. Naci John Trance were the speakers of the said seminar. There was also an open forum presided by Dr. Rolando F. Jacuman.

The workshop was participated in by students and faculty from the MIT and DIT programs.

A continuation of the workshop is set to be conducted on Saturday, March 15, 2014.

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                The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology – Extension Services Division, under Engr. Cora Corbal, conducted a Bloodletting Program in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross on Thursday, March 6, 2014.

                This activity is under the Blood Assurance Program (B.A.P.) of the Philippine National Red Cross-Western Visayas Regional Blood Center which was formulated to ensure that the National Voluntary Blood Service Pogram is observed while taking into consideration the needs of supporting groups.

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology as a support group donates blood to the Philippine National Red Cross every semester backup by the students, faculty and staff. The PNRC-WVRBC gives 40% of the total collected blood units for every blood type with  corresponding BAP (Blood Assurance Program) certificates.

In the said bloodletting activity, the Philippine Natinal Red Cross was able to collect 21 units of  blood type O, 16 units of blood type A, 10 for type B and 3 for AB. Out of the total 50 units collected, 40% will go to the BAP of WVCST which is 19 units.

Blood donors of the College came from volunteers mostly students of the College of Industrial Technology, College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Education.

BAP is only applicable within a period of 1 month or 30 days after the Mobile Blood Donation. During that period, WVCST can refer a patient who would be able to avail blood units under the BAP. After the validity date,  the College would no longer be allowed to refer a patient under the program, but could be released of blood units depending on its availability. BAP Referrals only covers the blod units requested but the processing fees are still charged  to the folks.

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