The new set of officers of the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Employees Association sworn into office last Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Vista Veranda Resort in Antique.

                The officers who took oath were Mr. Bonie Arenal, President; Vice President – Ms. Nie Justalero; Secretary – Ms. Hazel Bautista; Treasurer – Ms. Ma. Celina Samis;  Auditor – Ms. Elbe Sotito;  Business Manager – Mr. Joel Talite and PRO – Ms. Alma Espora.

                Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Administration and Finance officiated the oath taking.

                Other Key Officials and employees were also present in the said event. The induction was a part of the joint activity entitled “Strategic Planning Cum Team Building” which was held last April 11 – 12, 2014 in Antique.

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The College of Engineering and Architecture held yesterday, April 10, 2014 the launching of BS Marine Engineering CAR (Completed the Academic Requirements).

The launching was spearheaded by the OIC-President, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, WVCST Key Officials and the faculty and staff of the College of Engineering and Architecture, Marine Engineering Department.

This year’s guest speaker was 2/M Venerando V. Lamasan who is an alumnus of the Laboratory School of WVCST then ISAT. Lamasan shared his success story by emphasizing that it is not on someone’s built or height that one can become a successful seafarer rather it is on one’s ability, determination and discipline.

According to statistics, Lamasan reports that there is a great need for maritime officers now and Filipino seafarers are the most sought to fill in those positions. However, he said, “we cannot fill this up because most Filipinos seafarers finished only short courses instead of Marine Engineering or if not, most of them does not pursue an ambition to become officers.”

In the ceremony, it was also stressed by Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, that these candidates should finish their marine internship for at least a year and must come back to WVCST to be confirmed as graduates of BS Marine Engineering. After that, according to him, they have to strive to become officers on board because he believes that Filipino seafarers have the abilities and skills to man the ships and not just ordinary workers under the leadership of foreigners. The more they equip themselves with knowledge, the more they can uplift the image of Filipinos and most especially the lives of their families.

The candidates for having Completed the Academic Requirements leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering were led by Christian Jay Amolar, Axel Michael John Rey Calceña, Nickho Dapulano, Danrey Pagaypay, Gerald Prudente and Jerome Angelo Sorenio who were given the Academic Merit Awards.

Also present in the ceremony were the Industry partners who are working hand in hand with the College in facilitating the technical needs of the students.

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A total of 92 seniors from WVCST Laboratory School marched for the Commencement Exercises for this academic year 2013-2014 last Monday, March 31, 2014.

Thankful to what they have achieved, the class Valedictorian as well as the Salutatorian gave honors to the Laboratory School teachers whom they considered as their second parents in school. They emphasized that despite their attitude as teenagers, the Lab School teachers were very patient with them and molded them to be strong individuals ready to go to College, a statement which was also concurred by the commencement speaker, Mrs. Liberty P. Lego.

As an alumna of Iloilo School of Arts and Trades Laboratory School (Elementary & High School), Mrs. Lego, now Principal III of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, believes that graduating from this institution means being academically ready coupled with an extra advantage of having technical and technological skills. She recalled having been underestimated because of the conventional impression that students from WVCST (then ISAT) were only good at skills rather than academics. However, after achieving her dream of becoming a teacher, Mrs. Lego had proven even to her late father that “success cannot be measured by quantity but rather in what the individual believes he could achieve.” “It is in you on how to make your dreams come into realization, but remember, sometimes God has His own plans and that later we will realize that these are even better plans for us. We should know when to embrace it and be thankful.” She also reminded them to stand for whatever decision they make and work hard for it so there will be no room for regrets.

The Laboratory Class of 2013-2014 is led by their Class Valedictorian Diane Rose H. Pagal and Trixie M. Lao, Class Salutatorian. Other students in the honor roll are Marinel E. Ilaya, 1st Honorable Mention; Efren Q. Bartolome, 2nd Honorable Mention; Mary Ella Mae E. Ilustre, 3rd Honorable Mention; Zilfah Denyce R. Lao, 4th Honorable Mention; Carmela E. Escanlar, 5th Honorable Mention; Jason D. Rodrigo, Ruby Anne S. Espino and Nicole Grace P. Condes – With Honors.

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Western Visayas College of Science and Technology held its 80th Commencement Exercises last Friday, March 28, 2014. Congressman Jerry P. Treñas of the Lone District of Iloilo was the invited guest speaker.

Treñas who is the proponent of the Republic Act 10595 or the Conversion of WVCST into ISAT-U acclaimed the school as one of the oldest in the entire country yet it is known for appraising progressive programs and teaching modern courses. He emphasized that once the graduates leave WVCST, they will bear the pride and distinction of a well-educated graduate of the best science and technology school in the Visayas. According to him, the College has equipped them the tools needed to succeed. He assured the graduates that their degree is their passport to the countless opportunities that they will encounter. He added that being a graduate of this College they have the power to improve the life of their respective families.

As a gesture of gratitude to the lawmaker, WVCST presented a plaque of appreciation and a token which was made by the college especially for him.

On the other hand, the total graduates for academic year 2013-2014 of WVCST is 1,058 – 33 coming from the Graduate School, 114 from CEA, 282 from COE, CAS- 193 and CIT – 436. This year, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology has one Summa Cum Laude (BSHRT), 7 Magna Cum Laude from different colleges and 34 Cum Laude.

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C/Supt Samuel R. Perez, Deputy Chief for Administration of Bureau of Fire Protection, National Headquarters was back to his Alma Mater, WVCST, as the guest speaker for this year’s Recognition Day. Perez finished his Secondary Education in WVCST which was then called ISAT, as First Honors.

In his message to the graduates, C/Supt. Perez encouraged them to continue learning new things, to hone their skills and enrich their values and intellect. According to him, it is in this school that teachers taught them how to prepare for the future and not just surviving for one day. Because of this, he also gave reminders to inspire and encourage the graduates to do much better, not just for themselves but also for their families and countrymen.

On the other hand, the institutional linkages that also served as partners of WVCST in achieving their community service, projects and scholarship grants to the studets were also given recognition.

Excellence, Academic & Achievement awards were as well given to the students. The members of the faculty who excelled in their field were also recognized and were given certificates of award.

Meanwhile, this year’s Most Outstanding Graduate Award was given to Tristian Jay Bayotas of the College of Engineering and Architecture who is also a Magna Cum Laude.

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COE Awards Top Performers in Parangal 2014

The College of Education held its Parangal on March 25, 2014 and awarded graduating and non – graduating students who excelled for this academic year.

The achievers were inspired by the message of Dr. Raul F. Muyong, the Campus Administrator of SIPC (Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College), a satellite campus of WVCST, who is also an alumnus of this College.

Dr. Muyong emphasized that poverty is not a hindrance to success for he has proven it himself. He told the students how hard he worked his way to achieve his dreams from being a working student, leaving no time for pleasure but only for studying and earning a living to support his education from elementary until he finished his BSIE course. Through this experience, he challenged the students to take poverty to move and achieve further.” Keep learning and believing in oneself to become an achiever”, he said. According to him, if one wants to become successful in life he has to be determined, has focus and work hard for it.

This year’s Parangal recognized the Outstanding Performance of the Laboratory School students, College students as well as the faculty in the Laboratory School and College of Education. The faculty were awarded for their exemplary work and service for the College.

Evangilyn G. Nombreda, BSE Math is this year’s Magna Cum Laude for the College of Education. Fourteen others are Cum Laude.

BEED
1. Anjelyn T. Osumo
2. Raffy C. Cabinan
3. Jenne T. Cata
4. Gilbert Luis S. Parane
5. Raffy S. Monteclaro
6. JezalieD. Moquite
7. Ella Jean P. Sorillo
8. Rose Ann P. Miro

BSED Biological Science
1. Ma. Yvon J. Amar

BSED Math
1. Vanessa T. Velagio
2. Ma. Catherine D. Cañoso
3. John Ryl C. Terania
4. Mayla B. Bertez

BSED Physical Science
1. Meldred P. Manalon

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