Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Nos. 224 and 227 and R.A. 6949, declaring the month of March as National Women’s Month, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is celebrating Women’s Day today, March 6, 2014.

                The celebration spearheaded by the Gender and Development Office, kicked off as early as 7:00 am with Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Breast Examination, Reflexology and other health services conducted at the Multi Purpose Educational Center. The faculty and staff took time to avail of the free health services and of discounted health products offered by Medicus Phils. Incorporated.

                A lecture on Breast Cancer was also conducted in the morning with Dr. Aireen Enesa, Primary Care Physician on Family Medicine of Medicus. The lecture was then followed by an open forum participated in by students as well as the faculty and employees of the College.

                As part of the celebration, Dr. Allen Russ Napud, Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture, gave honors to women of today by acknowledging the strength and power of women in the society and in inspiring other women to overcome obstacles in life.

                The women who attended the lecture were also serenaded by a newly formed band of professors from the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences.

                Also featured in the celebration is the Bazaar at the Ed Tech Center where commodities for women are sold at discounted prices.

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                A seminar on Computer Research and Thesis Writing was conducted on February 28, 2014 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm and was participated in by selected faculty members.

                The activity spearheaded by the MIS Department under Mr. Ned Cababasay intends to expose the faculty to the actual work done in producing a research paper or thesis worthy of an international publication and to give the insight on how this is done.

                According to Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, there are lots of products and inventions that were done by some faculty members but the problem usually goes back to research and writing, a reason why there is a great need for continuous study on this matter. At the same time, professors can use them in guiding their students in doing their own research and thesis.

                Mr. Frank Elijorde, a graduate of WVCST and now an Assistant Professor in West Visayas State University and a recipient of 5 best papers award in international publication and conferences, was the resource speaker. He gave a lecture on the parts of a research paper, the different kinds of research methods and answered questions during the open forum.

                This seminar on research and thesis writing was just one of the three seminars prepared by the College. The two others entitled “Thesis and Dissertation Seminar” will follow on March 8 and 15 which will be participated in by students and faculty members from MIT and DIT programs.

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The WVCST Graduate School Class of IE-508 (School Site and Properties) under Dr. John Eric V. Juaneza conducted a field study on selected schools in High School and Elementary in Iloilo City on February 22, 2014.          

The study was done to identify the effectiveness of a school site development plan in terms of its relevant formulation and implementation, to understand the trends, issues and problems pertinent to the formulation and implementation of the same and for the students to gain insights in the related formulation and implementation of an appropriate and realistic school site development plan.

            Five elementary schools and four high schools were visited by the class namely CPU Elementary School, Tacas Elementary School, Jaro I and II Elementary Schools and WVSU Elementary School. For the high school, they went to CPU High School, Jaro High School, WVSU High School and Iloilo National High School. These schools were chosen to be the subject of study for their historical values, building designs and were DepEd declared winners of beautification program. The class specifically focused on the school sites, buildings, library, library facilities, tools and machineries, equipment and other properties.

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                The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) project on ”The Enhancement of 4Ps Program (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) through Science and Technology” in collaboration with Western Visayas College of Science and Technology –Extension Services Division concluded their 5 month skills training and 235 recipients graduated last February 20, 2014.

                Held at WVCST Covered Gym, the graduates who were composed of 149 trainees (in 5 batches) for Commercial Cooking, 58 for Beauty Care (3 batches), 15 for Residential Building Wiring and 13 for Carpentry expressed their gratitude to DSWD as well as to the WVCST Professors who trained them. According to the graduates, the skills that they have learned will definitely help improve their lives and will surely give a good future to their respective families.

                In the speech of Ms. Rebecca Guimala, Division Chief of DSWD – IDU (Institution and Development Unit), based on her family success story, it is very important that parents involved in the 4Ps program, should teach their children values especially honesty, determination and hard work. Through these and the skills they have learned from the training, they can help each other in building their good future. At the same time, she conveyed her happiness that finally the trainees have finished their courses and that she is looking forward to their success.

                On the other hand, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension of WVCST emphasized to the 4Ps recipients that all these skills will be in vain if they will not use it in earning money. He reminded them that a lot of millionaires in the world did not finish their education. However, through their skills they became successful. Dr.Ambut added that all they need is a strategy on how to convert these skills into peso plus determination, and the rest will follow.

                The Enhancement of 4Ps Program through Science and Technology started on September 20, 2013 with a 10 day duration (Saturdays, Sundaysand Holidays) for each training. Engr. Corazon Corbal, WVCST-Extension Services Division Director, thankedWVCST and GAD (Gender and Development) Office for providing a budget of Php362, 676. 80 as the financial counterpart for this project, and DSWD Regional Office 6 for allocating the amount of Php613, 800. 00 bringing it to a total project cost of Php976, 476. 80.

 She also expressed her gratitude to the faculty who trained the recipients as well as to the faculty of CAS, CIT, COE and CEA of WVCST who helped sustain the program by providing technical assistance and ensuring smooth implementation of the trainings. The monitoring and facilitating of the trainings were done by the staff of the Extension Services Division.

                The trainers were Dr. Alma C. Palabrica, Dr. Frisian Y. Causing, Dr. Merlinda M. Tucar, Prof. Maria Arlyn Jimenez, Prof. Chito T. Tuminez, Dr. Rene L. Celda, Engr. Pablo N. Minerva, Mr. Vicente Aranga, Mrs. Jennifer D. Que, Dr. Pacifico N. Senador and Mr. Ronald D. Robles.

                Meanwhile, the facilitators for this project are Dr.Noli R. Mandario, Dr. Gerry B. Rojo, Dr. Andres B. Ortega, Jr., Engr. Albert Z. Janapon, Suzette B. Aparicio, Mary Margaret C. Coo, Audrey Marie Cagayao, Jasper Ann J. Gonzales, Liza Mae Mospa, Elizabeth Geromiano and John Ray Monte.

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                A team of four composed of representatives from CHED, PRC and MARINA came today, February 20, 2014 to evaluate the programs of BS Marine Engineering of the College.

                In the opening program, it was emphasized by Dr. Greg Perez, Jr., Supervisor, Marine Engineering, CHED, Regional Office 6, that the visit does not mean they will police on the Marine Engineering Department and find loopholes but instead help improve the system of education in the said department. This was also seconded by Chief Engr. Eldifonso Uba from the Philippine Regulations Commission when he said that if we follow what is required, there is nothing to fear especially if your system is already aligned. The monitoring will also find out whether the expertise of the professors was passed on to the students. He then requested everybody involved in the evaluation to cooperate with the team.

                Meanwhile, on the part of Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension, he conveyed his hope that the evaluation of CHED and MARINA will boost the morale of poor people to aspire for good and quality life for acquiring quality, relevant education yet affordable to public education. If ever the College falls short to the standards, he assured the team that WVCST is willing to embrace needed improvement just to be of service to the poor yet deserving students. Dr. Ambut believes that Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is the one which will articulate the notion that education is a social equalizer.

                Other members of the evaluation team are Miss Ma. Cristina Fleras of MARINA and Miss Lovette Jardiolin of CHED Central Office.

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                The Student Republic of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology held its election of new set of officers for the academic school year 2014-2015, yesterday, February 17, 2014.

                The election followed the Grand Rally which was held in the morning at the EdTech Center. Dr. Georgia Demavibas, the SR adviser, explained to the candidates and the students the responsibilities of being student officers as well as its advantages and disadvantages during the said grand rally.

                At 1:00 pm, students started to queue to exercise their right to suffrage and were assisted by the students COMELEC through secret balloting.

                The following is the new set of officers of the Student Republic for Academic Year 2014-2015.

 

PRESIDENT                                          :            
Brandon P. Rivera

VICE PRESIDENT                               :              
April Ann Cenit

SENATORS                                          :              

1. Aimee Balino
2. James de la Cruz
3. Joenel Arenga
4. Juven Tupas
5. Jethro Caigoy
6. Losette Dela
7. Aurelio John “Bornok” Salinas
8. Julie Mae Cao
9. Nancy Silaya
10. Kem Rovin Bacuta
11. Timothy Andrew Keng
12. Lauren Matutino

Governor                                            :

COE                                                        :           
Evangeline Gangoso

The previous set of officers will finish their term in May 2014 and come June, the new SR Officers will  take over.

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