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.

Aiming to develop and train the teacher-education graduates of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) to become more competitive in utilizing technology for education, the WVCST-World Links Training Center conducted the Enhanced Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Training on February 4-8 at the WVCST K-3 building.

The topics during the 5-day ICT training centered on the uses of computers and other forms of multi-media devices in enhancing the teaching-learning process. Participants were trained to perform the basics of Microsoft Office, develop web surfing skills in identifying educational sites, recognize suitable pedagogy in ICT grounded classroom, and promote tele-collaboration in accomplishing academic tasks. The hands-on activities included making multi-media presentations, designing tables, graphs and simple desktop publications, and creating web quests. Each participant’s finished products were compiled into a portfolio which was presented during the closing program.

The team of trainers/facilitators was composed of Dr. John Eric V. Juaneza, team leader; Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, Dr. Carmen L. Cruzata, Dr. Catherine L. Sumaculub, Dr. Noli R. Mandario, Dr. Renelda P. Nacianceno, Dr. Frisian Y. Causing, and Dr. Ma. Asusina Asuncion E. Echaveria. The project is a collaborative effort with World Links Philippines and Intel Philippines, leading companies in the field of technology.

ICT Training Pictures

Eighteen retirees coming from the various departments of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST)-Main Campus were honored in a Despedida Party sponsored by the WVCST Faculty Association at the Iloilo Grand Hotel on January 30.

The honored retirees are  Dr. Praxedes B. Cabardo, Mr. Eliseo C. Cachero, Mrs. Eva G. Bayona, Ms. Josefa A. Dalipe, Mrs. Regena P. Endonila, Dr. Edgar C. Jimena, Engr. Florentina I. Monsale and Mrs. Trene C. Tayona of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); Dr. Bernabe S. Mallo, Mrs. Emma P. Palomo, Mrs. Susan J. Tuburan, Mrs. Excelsa B. Uy and Ms. Teresa S. Velasco, College of Education;  Mr. Nestor L. Acana, Mrs. Cresencia C. Bebita, Mr. Joshua S. Ciasico, Mr. Bernabe E. Fajura and Dr. Ronne N. Noble, College of Industrial Technology (CIT).

The retirees were given tokens, plaques of appreciation and retirement cash gifts by President Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. in behalf of the college, the Faculty Association and the WVCST Multi-Purpose Cooperative. A posthumous tribute was also held for the late Engr. Wilfredo S. Palma, a former  faculty member of the Civil Technology Department.

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