This school year’s achievers of the College of Engineering and Architecture took the center stage as their excellent performance in academics and extra-curricular activities were recognized by the College on March 24, 2014 in Parangal 2014.

                Dr. Russ Allen Napud, Dean, described the Parangal day for the CEA Achievers as the day of jubilation. After all the years of hard work and sacrifices, the time to reap came with flying colors.

                This year’s guest speaker is Engr. Roland V. Latuab, an alumnus of WVCST, ECE Class of 2004 who is now the Station Engineering Head of ABS-CBN.

                Engr. Latuab recalls that when he was studying in WVCST, he had to study very hard to finish the course because he was anxious of what would happen to his future. He commended the top performers and advised them to strive and believe in themselves. Determination and diligence according to him will help them find their way to success.

                Meanwhile, CEA’S Magna Cum Laude and this year’s WVCST Most Outstanding Graduate, Tristian Jay Bayotas, BS Electrical Engineering, gave his appreciation to the faculty of the College of Engineering and Architecture as well as to the parents. For him, as an Engineering student, who had to maintain a scholarship, school life meant a lot of patience, hard work and giving up a lot of things such as leisure time on weekends and even long hours of sleep.  However, he said it is sweeter to reap something that you had worked hard for. With this, he complimented even those who didn’t make it to the top because for him, finishing a course in the College of Engineering and Architecture is not a joke but something to be proud of.

                Aside from Bayotas, there are two other Academic Excellence awardees, namely Je Tweety L. Becera, BS Architecture, Cum Laude and Mark John A. Tiongson, BS Electronics Engineering, Cum Laude.

                Other awards given were Academic Distinction Awards, Professional Organization Awards, Top Performing Students for 1^st and 2^nd Semester, Leadership, Merit, Arts and Culture, Sports, Journalism and Community Service Awards.

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                The College of Arts and Sciences held its Parangal 2014 on March 25, 2014 as a recognition of the four long years of struggle of the students in pursuit of academic excellence.

                This academic year 2013-2014, CAS has produced one Magna Cum Laude in the person of Mae Ann B. Acayang, BS Mathematics. Acayang is also the Most Outstanding Graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences. Four other students were awarded the Academic Excellence award as Cum Laude. They are Charleen E. Aleganza, BS Computer Science, Mary Rose E. Elgaran, BS Computer Science, Maycee V. Baranda, BS Computer Science and Charlyn Jane C. Acosta also from BS Computer Science.

                                Mr. Leonard A. Aranjuez, this year’s guest speaker, is an alumnus of WVCST-CAS BS Math Class 2001. According to him, he reached his position as the Head of the Management Information System of WVSU Medical Center thru perseverance, hard work and love for God. He reminded the students not to waste their time and challenged them to strive harder, be prepared and keep the momentum of excellence because in the real world, life is tougher.

                Mae Ann B. Acayang, this year’s CAS Magna Cum Laude, took the opportunity to thank her parents, teachers, scholarship sponsors and classmates who joined her in her journey towards academic excellence. At the same time, she encouraged the rest of the class to continue pursuing their dreams and be successful in their own way.

                Other awards given during the Parangal were awards for Academic Distinction, Non-Academic, Special Skills, Sports, Cultural, Journalism, Community Service and Leadership Award.

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            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.

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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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