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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                The WVCST HRT Service Center is now preliminarily open for business for its employees and faculty. It is serving breakfast and lunch and the mini hotel is also accommodating guests especially those coming from the College and guests with official business with WVCST.

                In an interview with Prof. Madeline Subosa, she emphasized that though the HRT Center is not totally finished yet, it serves breakfast and lunch to the faculty and staff in the most affordable cost. Students are also welcome except for breakfast. However, for the hotel guests and walk-ins, there is a different rate charged to them. The same is followed for the room rates in the mini hotel. Excluding breakfast, a 20% discount is given only to the employees and faculty members who want to stay in the hotel. This discount can be claimed by filling up the forms and presenting their identification cards (IDs).

                The mini hotel has 7 rooms, 5 of them are for single occupancy while the two others are for double occupancy. The room rate is the same for all the rooms which is for Php1, 000.00 per day. For the single occupancy, there are 2 single beds if ever 2 people will share the room but each occupant will be charged of Php500.00.

                There are also 2 function rooms, 1 for small meetings and the other can accommodate 100- 120 guests which costs Php4, 000.00.

                HRT students who are having their OJT man the housekeeping and they also assist in the mini restaurant together with 1 job hired- employee.

                As soon as the HRT Service Center is totally finished, it will open its doors not just to local guests but as  well as to those coming from other cities and even to foreign tourists.

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The HRT Department of the College of Industrial Technology held its culminating activity on February 27, 2014 entitled “Banwa ko, Ipabugal ko!”

A Food Fair featuring delicacies and other products from the different towns and municipalities in the Province of Iloilo were sold by HRT students. In this activity, the students will have the chance to practice their skills in entrepreneurship and their creativity in putting up their kiosks.

According to Dr. Dominico Sergie Valenciana, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology, to be able to become a successful entrepreneur one must be matured and ready to grow. However, there is always the tendency to decline if one do not possess determination. He also pointed out that in preparation there should be focus, creativity and punctuality.

Before the food fair started, Dr. Dominico Sergie Valenciana did the cutting of ribbon assisted by Dr. Maria Riclie A. Mucas, Head, HRT Department and Mrs. Mary Jean Nobleza, the College Budget Officer to officially open the activity.

Students, faculty and employees of WVCST flocked the different kiosks to buy which affirmed another year of a successful activity for the HRT students.

The Tourism Planning and Development Activity- “Banwa ko, Ipabugal Ko”, has been on its 5th year.

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