Ten faculty members of the College of Engineering and Architecture as well as the College of Industrial Technology participated in the two-day training on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Industrial Electronics conducted by the State Alliance Enterprises Inc.

The training which is a part of the after sales services of the said company was held last September 13-14 at the Sweep Laboratory after the procurement of the Mechatronics and Industrial Electronics Laboratory Equipment. Engr. Don Deveraturda of the State Alliance Enterprises Inc., conducted the training.

On the other hand, the procurement of the said laboratory equipment was based on CHED Memorandum dated July 15, 2013 on the Accelaration Program-Infrastructure and Facilities Upgrade. A Php 7M budget was allocated for the project. However, the equipment was procured from the winning bidder , State Alliance Enterprises Inc., at Php 6.2M.

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology together with the Department of Social Welfare land Development launched today the “Skills Training Program for the Transitioning of Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries to Livelihood Opportunities” (Enhancement of 4P’s Program through Science and Technology-ESAT). This training includes Commercial Cooking, Residential Building Wiring, Carpentry and Beauty Care.

The objective of this training is to assist residents of local communities to improve their skills and must be able to convert these skills into livelihood projects that will bring money to their homes. In such way, they will be able to use the financial assistance that is provided by the government through the Department of Social Welfare and Development. On the part of WVCST, they will provide the venue and the proper training through the expertise of the trainers and facilitators coming from the college. The training runs for 10 days within September 20 until November 30.

In his speech, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension and also one of the Consultants for this training, emphasized that “It is not just about learning but also earning because this is the main goal of this program. The money from the government will be worthless as well as wasted if after all the training you won’t be able to turn your skills into money.”

The trainers for these skills training program are Dr. Alma C. Palabrica, Dr. Frisian Y. Causing, Dr. Merlinda T. Tucar, and Prof. Maria Arlyn B. Jimenez for Commercial Cooking; Dr. Rene L. Celda and Engr. Pablo N. Minerva for Residential Building Wiring ; Dr. Pacifico N. Senador and Mr. Ronald D. Robles for Carpentry and Mrs. Jennifer D. Que and Prof. Maria Arlyn B. Jimenez for Beauty Care. The Facilitators are from WVCST headed by Engr. Corazon C. Corbal, Director, WVCST-ESD and also from PDO II, DSWD headed by Mr. Darryl V. Alfuente , PDO II- Cluster Head, DSWD.

Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr.,WVCST College President, Dir. Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre , Director IV, DSWD Region VI, Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance and Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension are the Consultants for this training program.

The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology in La paz, Iloilo City was recently chosen as recipient of the first Science and Technology Academic and Research Based- Openly Operated Kiosk (STARBOOKS) launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region VI Western Visayas.

 

The inception of WVCST as recipient of the first STARBOOKS in Region VI was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by and between WVCST President Luis M. Sorolla and DOST Region VI Director Engineer Rowen Gelonga. The signing of the memorandum was held on September 18 at the Audio Visual Room of the WVCST Library. It was witnessed by the library personnel headed by Dr. Nida M. Gomez, CollegeLibrarian and other key officials of WVCST. The signing of documents was followed by a comprehensive orientation on how to use the STARBOOKS.

 

 

 

According to Ms. Annie Lyn Bacani, Research Specialist II of DOST and Admin Coordinator of the project, STARBOOKS is being implemented through the department’s Science and Technology Information Institute or STII.

 

“STARBOOKS is the first Science Digital Library in the Philippines launched under the auspices of DOST,” Ms. Bacani said.

 

She further added that STARBOOKS containsthousands of digitalized science and technology resources in various format-text, video/audio. These information are placed in specially designed pods set in a user- friendlyinterface. Its features include Encyclopedia Britanica, Filipiniana Collection, Investigatory Project Tamang DOSTkarte Livelihood Videos and many others.

 

“It is a stand-alone information kiosk, therefore information access is possible even without internet connection. STARBOOKS was created to encourage Filipinos to gain interest in the field of science and technology and at the same time develop new ideas on inventions and innovations as well as entrepreneurship and research” Bacani further added.

 

 

 

During the turn-over ceremony, DOST Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga, lauded the efforts of Dr. Nida Gomez, WVCST librarian and Dr. Luis M. Sorolla WVCST President, in personally requesting for the installation of STARBOOKS at the WVCST library.

 

“I am happy that WVCST through Dr. Gomez and President Sorolla requested for STARBOOKS. I believe that WVCST will benefit much out of this innovation because the institution is into science and technology. It is also expected that the college will enhance its part in promoting development by sharing the latest researches in technology, thus making WVCST not only a user but also a contributor of STARBOOKS as well” Dir. Gelonga declared.

 

For his part, President Luis M. Sorolla expressed his elation and gratitude to DOST for the opportunity.

 

 

 

“STARBOOKS will become very beneficial to the students of WVCST, from laboratory school to the various colleges, even to those taking their post-graduate studies. As the College will soon become the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U), it has on its shoulders the task of being at the forefront of science and technology, “ President Sorolla told the audience.

 

The WVCST President also affirmed that the College will not just become a recipient and user of STARBOOKS but through such innovation, will also become a major contributor in the field of science and technology.

 

In closing, Dr. Sorolla, likewise assured the audience that all the satellite campuses of the WVCST namely: SIPC Campus in Miag-ao, Iloilo, LNCA Campus in Leon, Iloilo, PDMC Campus in Dumangas, Iloilo and DJSMNC Campus in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo will soon have their own STARBOOKS stations. (By: Prof. Pedro H. Fontonalgo and Lucille Jaspe)

 

The activity entitled Government Express at the Mall, started on September 9 and finished on September 12 at SM City Activity Center. Western Visayas College of Science and Technology being a government institution was given the opportunity to put up an exhibit featuring courses offered by the College. Also featured in the exhibit were the Robots created by WVCST students.

In its commitment to serve, WVCST was invited to join the Phillipine Civil Service Commission in its celebration of its 113th anniversary with the theme Tatak Lingkod Bayani: Isabuhay, Ipagmalaki at Ipagbunyi.

Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., College President also graced the celebration on its opening program . In his speech he emphasized that government servants working for the Filipino people to the best of their ability is a great opportunity. They have to realize that the citizenry is the reason for their existence in government service. On the other hand, to the Filipino citizens this is also the chance for them to know that the government is working for them and that there are still government employees who are true to their commitment to serve the people. However , they also have to be aware of their rights, the welfare they can get from each government service and most of all to be able to avail of the services that are designed to help every Filipino.

One of the highlights of the Government Express at the Mall is to give honor awards and recognition to different government agencies/employees who in their own way demonstrated quality service to their clients like Dr. Dennis S. Mas, PhD. URP, Regional Vice President , PhilHealth VI, Iloilo City and Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog for the Lingkod Bayan Category and Maricel M. Bechayda of LGOO VI.

            After winning almost all the sports in Pahampang 2013, the College of Industrial Technology was declared the Over-All Champion. CIT dominated the games such as Lawn Tennis Men, Football, Basketball, Sepak Takraw Women and Combative Sports. With an over-all score of 246 points, CIT made it to the top.

                The 1^st runner up was obtained by the College of Engineering and Architecture with 222 points, winning the games in Badminton, Volleyball Men and Sepak Takraw Men.

                The College of Arts and Sciences with a total score of 154 points was awarded 2^nd runner up while the College of Education is3rd runner-up with 107 points.

                The following is the Official Result of Pahampang 2013. Congratulations to all the winners. However, for the non-winners, better luck next time, but still a big Congratulations to you for doing your best and for making WVCST 108^TH Foundation Anniversary a success. Kudos to all!

Fourteen year old Dana Loise Abbe Ledonio of the Laboratory School is this year’s Miss WVCST. The youngest among all the contestants, Dana won almost all the minor and special awards in the pageant.

Ledonio who was oozing with confidence and was very consistent with her beautiful smile and good projection wowed the spectators every time she showed up on stage, a reason not to doubt why she garnered a total of 11 awards aside from the title.

Dana Loise Abbe Ledonio won the best in Festival Costume, Production Number, Cocktail Dress, Formal Attire, Playsuit and Best in Interview. For the Special Awards, she also won the title Miss Splash, Miss Red Logo, Miss Telegenic, Miss Photogenic and JUN-G Candelario ‘s Choice of Beauty Award.

Meanwhile, John Jayson Dequiniana of the Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College in Miag-ao who is Best in Interview won Mr. WVCST 2013 title.

Miss Jcka Sugatan of SIPC is Miss WVCST 1ST runner up and RJ Nobleza of the Lab School for Mr. WVCST 1st runner up. For the 2nd runner up, the winners are Ma. Rocheleen Fandida (COE) and Don Dave de Dios (CIT). 3rd runner up is Nairah Pangadapun and Shann Silver Sorongon, both of the Laboratory School.

For minor awards, other winners are Shann Silver Sorongon (Lab School) for the best in Festival Costume, Production Number and Cocktail Attire. Best in Playsuit and Formal Attire is RJ Nobleza of Lab School and Best in Talent are Don Dave de Dios (CIT) and Jcka Sugatan of SIPC, Miag-ao.

Other winners of the special awards are Bernard Lagdamen (CIT) and Genesis Villamor (CIT) for Mr. & Miss Avon, People’s Choice Award went to RJ Nobleza and Nairah Pangadapun, both from Lab School, Mr. Telegenic and Photogenic Award is Don Dave de Dios, JUN-G Candelario’s Choice of Beauty for Men is Shann Silver Sorongon and Mr. & Miss Congeniality are Avelino Dahotoy (CAS) and Riza Mae Rojo (CEA).