West Visayas State University (WVSU) successfully held its much-anticipated University Days 2026 from January 26-30, 2026 at the Main Campus in La Paz, Iloilo City, under the theme "BANAAG sang West: Celebrating our Radiant Gleam in Illuminating Generations."

The week-long celebration, announced through Presidential Memorandum No. 26-031 signed by SUC President IV Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz and VP for Administration and Finance Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris, aimed to promote academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the WVSU community. Faculty, students, and staff from the main campus, satellite campuses, and the University Medical Center participated in a series of activities throughout the week.

The celebration kicked off on January 26  with the setting up of exhibits, including college academic displays, an agro-industrial fair from satellite campuses, and the "KADIWA sa WVSU." The day culminated in a Gala Night at the Iloilo Convention Center, organized by the Alumni Affairs Office.

January 27 began with a Eucharistic Celebration at the WVSU Cultural Center, followed by a campus-wide parade at 8:30 AM. The Opening Program took place at the University Grounds at 9:30 AM, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) in collaboration with the Faculty and Student Councils. Alumni Homecoming and lunch followed at the NAB Atrium.

The afternoon of Day 2 and the entirety of Day 3 featured Literary and Musical Contests across multiple categories—English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Visual Arts, Short Film Making, and the highly anticipated Banggiangay semi-finals and Lip-Sync Battle. These events were overseen by the Office of the University Cultural Affairs, led by Dr. Ma. Christine Asuncion Dequilla and Prof. Liberty Porras.

The Development Communication Division of the WVSU College of Communication successfully conducted the lecture series “Responsible Use of Media and Digital Platforms: Media and Information Literacy and Proper Netiquette” at St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary in Jaro, Iloilo City last November 8, 2025.

This extension activity brought together more than forty (40) student and faculty participants in an engaging program that combined lectures, discussions, and interactive activities.

The forum opened with preliminaries led by Ms. Joesyl Marie D. Aranas, DevCom Division Chair, followed by a welcome message from Rev. Fr. John N. Tadifa, Rector of the seminary. 

 

 

 

The activity featured insightful a lecture on media and information literacy delivered by Dr. Rona Dhel C. Alingasa, Dean of WVSU-COC, followed by a dynamic group activity. Dr. Louis Placido F. Lachica, COC Extension Coordinator, also discussed the importance of responsible and ethical online communication, highlighting the need for mindful digital engagement. Lastly, a talk on faith and digital citizenship was led by Ms. Babelyn C. Cabalar, emphasizing how values intersect with digital behavior.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in group activities and output presentations that deepened their understanding of these topics.

With a shared goal of creating responsive and evidence-based community programs, the West Visayas State University–Lambunao Campus held a three-day Situation Analysis Workshop for the Drafting of Extension Programs on October 28–30, 2025, at the campus audio-visual room. The activity was conducted in partnership with the University Extension and Development Center (UEDC).

The workshop aimed to strengthen the campus’ capacity for participatory and research-informed extension planning. It also sought to ensure that future initiatives are closely aligned with both the University’s Research, Innovation, and Extension Agenda and the Municipality of Lambunao’s Development Plan.

Serving as the resource person, Dr. Ricky Becodo provided expert guidance and facilitated dynamic discussions throughout the sessions. His inputs helped participants identify key community needs, analyze development priorities, and design extension programs that are both relevant and sustainable.

To promote inclusivity and ensure local relevance, representatives from various sectors participated in key informant interviews. Their insights shed light on pressing community issues, emerging opportunities, and potential areas of collaboration—further grounding the workshop outputs in real community contexts.

This initiative highlights WVSU’s continuing commitment to advancing inclusive, research-based, and community-responsive extension services across its campuses. By strengthening its planning processes through data-driven and participatory approaches, WVSU–Lambunao takes another step forward in empowering communities and fostering sustainable local development.

In a world where creativity meets technology, the College of Communication (COC) Broadcasting Division of West Visayas State University (WVSU) is helping educators reimagine their classrooms—this time, through the power of film.

On October 29, 2025, the team from the Broadcasting Division headed to Don Benjamin Jalandoni Sr. Memorial National High School in Libongcogon, Zarraga, Iloilo for a one-day hands-on workshop titled “Creative Pedagogy Through Film: A Hands-On Workshop on Shooting and Editing with Mobile Devices.” The event was organized in response to an invitation from Mrs. Arlene A. Salvante, the school’s Officer-in-Charge Principal, who wanted to help her teachers explore new and engaging ways to deliver lessons.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Shiela Mae Quero, Chair of the COC Broadcasting Division, with Prof. David Arthur Quimpo hosting the day’s activities as master of ceremonies. The event was also documented by DYWV, whose team captured highlights and interviews for an upcoming feature on DYWV WEST TV.

Learning by Doing: Turning Classrooms into Creative Spaces

The sessions kicked off with Prof. Raffy Galan, who shared how teachers can use mobile devices as powerful educational tools. He highlighted film’s ability to make lessons more interactive, inspiring students to think critically and express creatively.

Next, Prof. Mary Kareen Gancio guided the teachers in developing their own classroom film concepts. Participants learned how to turn academic content into short visual stories, with a focus on simple yet impactful scriptwriting techniques.

Afterward, Dr. Miljoe Cabag led a session on mobile cinematography—covering framing, angles, lighting, and sound. The day wrapped up with a tutorial on mobile editing, facilitated by Arcel Vinz Agudo and Charisse Lemoncito of the WVSU Film Society, who shared practical tips on post-production using accessible apps.

 Lights, Camera, Action: Teachers as Filmmakers

For the culminating activity, 22 participating teachers formed small groups and produced short educational films based on their subjects. Their outputs—creative, heartfelt, and surprisingly polished—were screened before the COC Broadcasting faculty and the WVSU Film Society for review and feedback.

The session ended with reflections and an evaluation activity, where teachers expressed how the experience opened their eyes to film’s potential as a tool for meaningful, learner-centered education.

Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Learners

Through this initiative, the COC Broadcasting Division reaffirmed its mission to support educators in developing 21st-century teaching skills that merge media literacy, creativity, and pedagogy.

By the end of the day, the teachers of Libongcogon didn’t just learn how to shoot and edit videos—they rediscovered how storytelling can make education more human, engaging, and transformative.