“Let’s move forward towards the success and upliftment of WVCST…” Words of encouragement from Dr. Luis M. Sorolla,Jr.,  who recently gave a speech in the oath taking ceremony of the new WVCST-Dumangas Campus Administrator.

                The College President said that we still have miles to go and that we should continue to move and cooperate for the advancement of the College especially with the expected implementation of the bill signed by Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, converting the College into a University. He gladly announced that WVCST has already completed and submitted the new requirements asked by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)  and that the board is  just hoping that they will evaluate these documents soon for certification. According to him, as soon as the CHED gives their certification, the College can immediately implement the use of the new name – Iloilo Science and Technology University or ISAT-U. The old name Western Visayas College of Science and Technology or WVCST will be kept in the records of history and automatically the satellite campuses will also adopt the new name as ISAT-University, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Leon and Miag-ao Campus respectively.

                Dr. Sorolla further emphasized that even if we enjoy the present status, we have to remember that we have responsibilities to do as well as  promises and duties to keep for the rest of our journey to be able realize our dream.

A total of seven thousand three hundred ninety nine (7,399) enrollees were recorded for this academic year 2013 – 2014. (Comparative Enrollment Report of WVCST-Main and Satellite Campuses)

Based on the Five Year Comparative Enrollment Report prepared by Mrs. Hazel S. Bautista, AA VI, of the Registrar’s Office, there was a total of six thousand four hundred four (6,404) enrollees for the academic year 2009 – 2010 with a margin of nine hundred ninety five (995) to the enrollment for this year which must be brought by the non tuition fee increase of the College.  In 2010-2011, there were six thousand six hundred sixty two (6662) enrollees, seven thousand and four (7004) enrollees for the academic year 2011-12 and last year the College made a record of seven thousand three hundred ninety four (7394) enrolled students.

 Topping the record of the highest number of enrollees among the Colleges is the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) with a total of two thousand one hundred ninety six (2,196) enrollees. This is followed by the College of Engineering with two thousand and twenty six (2,026), College of Education with one thousand two hundred twenty four (1,224), College of Arts and Sciences with one thousand and twenty six (1,026) and the Graduate School with three hundred seventy eight (378) enrollees respectively.

Meanwhile, record shows that the Satellite Campuses increased their enrollees as well.  In the academic year 2009 – 2010 there were four thousand three hundred thirty six (4,336) enrollees and an increase of one thousand two hundred ninety one (1,291) enrollees for this year or a total of five thousand six hundred twenty seven (5,627) enrollees for the four (4) satellite campuses.

Three staffers of the Technovator, the official college publication of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST), attended the 73rd College Editors Guild of the Philippines-National Student Press Convention (CEGP-NSPC) last April 12-16 at the University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus, Cebu City.

Technovator staff writers Shernie Swannie Gustilo (BEED 3C), Dina Tomo (BSED 2C), Joan Mae Pascua (BSED 2C) together with their adviser Prof. Pedro Fontonalgo represented the college publication during the 5-day convention with the theme “Rock the Vote: The Campus Press and Active Youth Participation in 2013 Elections”.

Topics discussed were The Media and the Upcoming 2013 National Elections, Unfolding the Truths: Impacts of Oplan Bayanihan, The ABCs of Neo-liberal Education, Under PRESSure: The Philippine Media under Aquino Administration, and Counter Culture. Lectures and workshops on basic journalism such as editorial cartooning, photojournalism, layouting, news writing, feature writing, editorial writing and copy reading were also conducted during the convention.

The CEGP, which marks its 81st year of existence, is known as the oldest and largest organization for college student publications in the country. It is committed to promoting the advancement of campus press freedom.

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College of Engineering and Architecture

Magna cum Laude
Armando Tayoba II (BSA)

Cum Laude
Abraham Porcal (BSECE)

Academic Distinction Awardees
Jean Michelle Tenefrancia (BSA)
Ma. Cherie Jean Artacho (BSECE)
Bernadette Hinguillo (BSECE)

College of Education

Magna cum Laude
Jeanette Manajero (BSED-Math)
Rosalyn Tompong (BSED-Physical Science)

Cum Laude
Hygenious Mirador (BSED-TLE)
Joan Talacan (BSED-Math)
Mary Ann Ca-alim (BSED-Biosci)

Academic Distinction Awardees
Guillermo Zambra (BEED)
Geneva Aldamar (BEED)
Rosie Montaño (BEED)
Alre Amor Celeste (BEED)
April Lyn Gange (BEED)
Gilbert Amistas (BSED-TLE)
Paula Jessa Caballero (BSED-TLE)
Yelaine Coopera (BSED-TLE)
Rene Rose Huervana (BSED-TLE)
Jade Suerte (BSED-TLE)
Gemma Molinos (BSED-TLE)
 

College of Arts and Sciences

Cum Laude
Neil Yurri Taclino (BS-Math)
Karen Joy Trabasas (BSCD)
Leona Joy Lacebal (BSIS)

Academic Distinction Awardees
Pamela Ganza (BS-Math)
Pricel Parcon (BSCD)
 

College of Industrial Technology

Magna cum Laude
Analyn Trompeta (BSHRT)
Nove Jean Altillero (BSHRT)
Demetrio Beltran, Jr. (BSHRT)
Kim Kirby Panes (BSHRT)
Aileen Mae Doronila (BSHRT)
Genine Nebris (BIT-Architectural Drafting Technology/ Most Outstanding Graduate)

Cum Laude
Noveriam Calar (BIT-Architectural Drafting Technology)
Jennalyn Superioridad (BIT- Architectural Drafting Technology)
Joseph Ryan Tachado (BIT- Mechanical Technology)
Arlie Cabalfin (BIT -Furniture & Cabinet Making Technology)
Jose Alem Gango (BS-Electronic Technology)
Gilmore Moreno (BS-Electronic Technology)
Ma. Judy Anib (BS-Automotive Technology)
Randy Espora (BS-Automotive Technology)
Wizes Fritz Raquel (BFAT)
Mary Cris Ganadillo (BSHRT)
Rowena Villanueva (BSHRT)
Nerissa Tuden (BSHRT)
Mark Christopher Puertas (BSHRT)
Jazeris Solinap (BSHRT)
Ma. Dhara Cainglet (BSHRT)
Sheila Mae Rojo (BSHRT)

Academic Distinction Awardees
Mighty Dyan Dem Sejane (BSHRT)
Ginelyn Sabando (BSHRT)
Rico Buen Poblador (BSHRT)
Krishell kay Pesasico (BSHRT)
Nancy Tagolimot (BSHRT)
Annie Jane Pama (BSHRT)
Mia Medicielo (BSHRT)
April Nid Beran (BSHRT)
Marvie Oropel (BSHRT)
Robie Joyce Tan (BFAT)
Joerin Analista (BIT-Automotive Technology)
Rodny Cabalfin (BIT-Automotive Technology)
Rodgine Valiente (BIT-Mechanical Technology)
Fidel Sagaya (BIT-Architectural Drafting Technology)
Kelvin Bedaño (BIT-Architectural Drafting Technology)
Ma. Eden Cajilig (BIT-Architectural Drafting Technology)

 

Delegates from Region VI finished third during the recently concluded State Colleges and Universities
Athletics Association (SCUAA) National Olympics held February 17-23 at the Jose Rizal Memorial Sports
Complex, Dapitan City, Zamboanga Del Norte.

Region VI garnered 46 golds, 48 silvers and 51 bronzes to earn the third spot after the football
championship match was cancelled due to bad weather and the medals distributed equally among the
three teams vying for the gold. Region IV placed second, copping 54 golds, 29 silvers and 55 bronzes.
The National Capital Region (NCR), over-all champion, brought home 110 golds, 60 silvers and 35
bronzes.

The gold medals hauled by the Region VI delegation came from Arnis, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing,
Karatedo, Soccer, Swimming and Taekwondo.

The SCUAA National Olympics is an annual sporting event participated in by the different state colleges
and universities in the country.

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Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSO) conducted a two-day seminar/workshop on the Foundation Course on Intellectual Property (IP) last March 7-8 at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology.

The seminar, which is the first in a series of seminars and workshops  to be conducted by ITSO this year, oriented the participants from ITSO-member institutions on the basics of IP.

 Atty. Ricardo R. Blancaflor, Director General of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPhil), served as keynote speaker and talked about the relevance of IP in the academe.

Topics and resource speakers during the seminar were: Answering the Questions on Copyright, Ms. Carmen G. Peralta; Answering the Questions on Trademarks, Atty. Leny B. Raz; Answering the Questions on Patents, Engr. Epifanio Rey M. Evasco; Overview of Patent Information, Engr. Virginia F. Aumentado; and A Hundred Questions on IP, Mr. Dancel Arcel P. Hernandez. The seminar was capped off by a panel discussion on the topic The Case of the Missing Brain: An IP Case Study.

During the seminar, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between IPOPhil and Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) was signed  establishing an ITSO network in the agency.

ITSO networks within institutions aim to strengthen local institutional capacity to access patent information and use the patent system. The WVCST is one of the six original host institutions of ITSO in the country. It is managed by Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut with Dr. Richard De Leon and additional staff members.  

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Officers and members of the Automotive and Mechanical Student Organization (AMSO) communed last February 23 at the Mechanical Technology Building of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) in celebration of
AMSO Day 2013.

The event aimed to increase student awareness of technological trends as well as develop camaraderie among the Automotive and Mechanical Technology students of the college.

Invited guest speakers during the opening program in the morning’s events were Prof. Raymond Candelon from New Lucena Polytechnic College (New Trends in Mechanical Technology) and Mr. Joebert Sujede from Toyota Iloilo (New Trends in Automotive Technology).

The highlights of the afternoon activities consisted of the Academic Quiz for Mechanical Technology, Academic Quiz for Automotive Technology, and the Championship Game for basketball.

In line with this year’s celebration of Valentine’s Day, the students and faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) held the CAS Hearts’ Day on February 15 at the WVCST Multi-Purpose Gym.

Dressed in formal evening attire and donning ingenious masks, the students were treated to a night filled with music, gustatory delights, dancing and entertainment all in the spirit of love.

Special awards were given out during the night. Lynjilou Gallego (BSIF 2A) and Kevin Corcino (BSCS 3A) were chosen as Lady and Gentleman of the Night. The Couples of the Night award was given to BSIF 3A students Anthony David
Jaranilla and Fuedelyn Saavedra, and Jizrah Jill Manzano and Shella Marie Famatid. Adjudged also as wearing the best masks during the event were Ramert Jan Piz (BSIF 3A), Justine Joy Benoligo (BSIS 2A), Kimmie Cabal (BSIS 2A) and
Jona Jane Vecino (BSIF 4B).

With the theme “Love, Unity and Responsibility: Towards Personal and Social Development”, the CAS Hearts’ Night was made possible through the efforts of the CAS Student Council officers and adviser.