WVCST faculty held a workshop on Local and Institutional Evaluation Committee Workshop for NBC 461 6^TH Cycle today, February 7, 2013.

                The workshop which was spearheaded by Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension, also involves Department heads from the main and external campuses of the college. It aims to develop an organized and time bound processing /submission of CCE and QCE documents needed for the NBC 6^th Cycle Evaluation.

                One important reminder that was given by Dr. Ambut was to encourage each and every faculty member to submit their credentials for the re-evaluation without leaving out anybody behind. He clarified that this is not about monetary concern but it is for the advantage not only for one’s profile but for the College profile as well. It was also emphasized that if someone refuses to participate in the re-evaluation, he or she must sign a waiver.

                Also present in the workshop was Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, OIC VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administrator, who at the same time discussed about CCE and QCE and Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance, who shed light on some important issues. Mr. Ned Cababasay, Head of the MIS Department was also present to talk about other important topics.

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                A forum on “Citizen Journalism Using Social Media” was conducted and attended by WVCST – CAS Students yesterday, February 3, 2013 at the EdTech Center.

 The activity which was spearheaded by the Student Republic under its President Brandon Rivera, intends to heighten the awareness of the students on the basic responsibility in posting pictures, comments and sharing ideas and videos on social media.

Miss Mary Rose Adelle Pacificar, a Journalism teacher from Iloilo National High School discussed the difference between mobile journalism  and citizen journalism, their advantages and disadvantages and the responsibilities that go with them. Moreover, Miss Pacificar emphasized that citizen journalism plays a big role in the society especially in times of calamities and events where communication must be disseminated accurately and fairly. With this, she encouraged the students that with proper training they should not only be using the social media on posting their selfies but also in joining citizen journalism by posting relevant issues that affect the country.

On the other hand, Prof. Hazel Palmares Villa of the College of Ed of WVSU and at the same time a local journalist from Panay News, related her experience with the aftermath of Typhon Yolanda and the founding of Typhoon Yolanda Story Hub Visayas, an example of citizen journalism. According to her, this group was formed after she posted her idea of going to the northern part of the Iloilo Province not just to help but to tell the stories of the people and let Filipinos and people across the world know that it’s to not only Leyte that was affected but also the Northern part of Iloilo as well as Capiz. Through the outrageous response of the netizens to citizen journalism they were able to bring food and water to those affected and made people around world aware of what was happening.

With basic training in writing and in taking pictures and videos, citizen journalism can be a big tool in propagating a much faster and accurate communication in this age of technology which is not only for our use but also to the advantage of our country.

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 The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities of Industrial Technology (PACUIT) held its regular board meeting at WVCST HRT Center last Thursday, January 30, 2013.

The meeting was hosted by WVCST under the leadership of Dr. Luis M. Sorolla and was presided by PACUIT President Dr. Nora M. Ponce, President, Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College.

Important matters were discussed during the board meeting including the upcoming 12^th PACUIT National Conference to be held on April 28 – 30, 2014 in Davao City. This activity is in collaboration with the University of the Philippines- College of Technology.

In this conference, there will be learning sessions and forum that will discuss crucial topics that affect colleges and universities of Industrial Technology such as Industrial Technology Curriculum, Quality Assurance for Technology, ASEAN 2015 Integration and the K – 12 Program. The theme of the national conference is “Technology Development and Transfer: An Economic Intervention for Poverty Reduction”.

The Board Meeting was attended by PACUiT President Dr. Nora Ponce, President, Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College ; VP for Mindanao, Dr. Perfecto A. Alibin, President of the University of Southeastern Philippines; Secretary, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, President, WVCST; Dr. Elpidio T. Magante, Trustee & President of Bohol Island State University; Dr. Esmen M. Cabal (representative of Dr. Cornelio C. Garcia) of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University; Dr. Rolito S. Estrellado (representative of Dr. Maria Imogen T. Quilicot) of Siquijor State College; Dr. Antonio L. Deraja, ( representative of Dr. Renato M. Sorolla) of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and Dr. Renato V. Alba, PACUIT Executive Director.

                Based on the result of the AACUP Survey Visit on December 10, 2013, the four programs submitted by the College, passed the accreditation. The four programs, 2 of which are under the Main Campus and the 2 others are under the Barotac Nuevo Campus.

                In the Main Campus, the program on Doctor of Education (Educational Management) passed its second survey and is now Level II Re-accredited. Its duration of validity lasts until December 15, 2017.  The other program is under the College of Industrial Technology. The Bachelor in Fashion and Apparel Technology passed its first survey and is now Level I Accredited with a duration of validity from December 13, 2013 until December 15, 2016.

                Meanwhile, in Barotac Nuevo Campus (DJSMMNC), the programs on Bachelor of Secondary Education and BS Information Technology are now Level I Accredited and their validity of duration will also last until December 15, 2016.

                Other programs in the Main Campus were also re-accredited and the College may now apply for the first survey of those programs which are on the candidate status.

                In line with the DEP ED Region 6 search for The Best Performing BLT (Busog Lusog Talino)School for the year, WVCST Professors together with DEP ED evaluators, were designated to evaluate public elementary schools which are under the BLT School Feeding Program.

                COE Professors were assigned to different schools each day to evaluate the implementation of the program such as the progress of the pupils’ weight, the preparation of food, cleanliness, participation of the parents and the pupils as well as the school to the said program.

                In N. J. Ingore Elementary School for example, which was evaluated by Dr. John Eric Juaneza and Prof. Ma. Arlyn Jimenez, there are only 14 pupils out of 40 who are left on the severely wasted mass index (malnourished), 20 are in the wasted category (low weight) and 6 pupils now have normal weight based on their 109^th day implementation of the 136 days feeding cycle.

                The budget for every meal is Php 300.00 which is sponsored by the Jollibee Group Foundation, the Local Government Unit and partly also by the school. Parents are very supportive of the program wherein they are given the responsibility of the BLT Coordinator to do the marketing and preparation of the food.

                The evaluation of the public schools with BLT Feeding program runs for 1 week and is done during the feeding time. The schools involved are Graciano Lopez Jaena Elem. School, Feliciana Java Kelly Prim School, La Paz 2 Elem. School, Ticud Elem. School, Jalandoni Elem. School, Jaro 1 Elem. School, NJ Ingore Elem. School, Bakhaw Elem., Severo Abeto Elem. School, E. Yusay Elem. SchoolSchool, Jaro 2 Elem. School, Sambag Elem. School, Taal Elem. School, TCT AR-FIS, Cubay Elem. School, Molo 1 Elem School, Baluarte Elem. School, Angela Celis Elem. School, A. Mirasol Elem. School, L Mirasol Elem. School, Rizal Elem. School and Sto. Nino Elem. School.

                On the other hand, the evaluators are Professors Frisian Causing, Merlinda Tucar, Corazon Corbal, Georgia Demavibas, Cesar Panistante,  Chito Tumines,  Rowena Torres,  Sotero Fajarito,  Catherine Sumaculob, John Corona, Noli Mandario, Herbert Hermoso, Jasper Anne Gonzales, Bernadette de la Cruz, Elizabeth Geromiano, Ma. Arlyn Jimenez, Jerry Jovacon, John Erirc Juaneza, John Rey Monte,  Carmen Cruzata, Liza Mae Mospa, Susan Pagunsan, Gloria Oscares, Alma Palabrica, Jojet Castronuevo, Ana Maria Denosta, Renelda Nacianceno, Adrienne Veloso, Elizabeth Geromiano and Ramon Aguado.

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            Ninety WVCST students who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda received the cash donation of Southern Luzon State University in the amount of Php1,000.00 each yesterday, January 16, 2014.

                In a formal turn over program headed by the Director of the Office of the Student Affairs, Dr. Susan Marie R. de la Cruz and the Student Republic, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, the College President awarded the cash donations to the students who were picked out from the raffle draw last Friday, January 10, 2013, succeeding the assessment of the OSA.

                Dr. Sorolla conveyed the empathy of the SLSU community to the affected students of WVCST and said that the Php100,000.00 cash donation was accumulated from the voluntary contribution of the students as well as the faculty and staff of the university.

                 The Php90,000.00 was divided equally to 90 students while the Php10,000.00 was given to the Lardera sisters (from BSHRT 2A & 4A) whose father died at the height of the storm surge while saving his elementary pupils.

                On their part, the WVCST students also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Southern Luzon State University community for the support that was extended to them.

                Also present during the turn over ceremony were Mrs. Mylene A. Cababasay, Admin Officer V, Cashier III, Dr. Georgia Demavivas, adviser of the Student Republic and the SR officers headed by Mr. Brandon Rivera and Prof. Pedro H. Fontonalgo, adviser of the Technovator, the official newsletter of WVCST.

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To address hunger and malnutrition among school children from typhoon devastated areas in the 5^th District and in Municipalities of Capiz, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology together with the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) embarked on a Special Feeding Program. The Special School Feeding Program (SSFP), is inspired by the Foundation’s Busog Lusog Talino (BLT) Feeding Program but with some modifications to cater to the scope and magnitude of the disaster’s impact.

The program which also aims to encourage children to go back to school, is serving lunch 3 times a week- Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a period of 30 days starting January 20 to March 28, 2014 to pupils from all grade levels.

WVCST is handling 7 municipalities in the Province of Iloilo and Capiz with a total of 78 public elementary schools and 27,005 beneficiaries.

The JGF is providing the feeding budget and in-kind support to the target schools like rice, feeding and cooking utensils. Meanwhile, the College will provide the monitoring support.

With regard to this, orientations were conducted to partners LGUs, DepEd Supervisors, School Principals, teacher coordinators, Baranggay and PTA Officials to assure the effective and efficient implementation of the program. Engr. Cora Corbal, Director of the Extension Services Division of WVCST and her staff, spearheaded the said orientations in Lemery, San Rafael, San Dionisio, Estancia, Concepcion, Ajuy and Dumarao, Capiz.