WVCST honors student achievers

Students of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) who graduated with academic and co-corricular awards were honored on separate Parangals conducted by the different colleges of the main campus on March 23 to 27, 2015.

The Student Republic (SR) Parangal gave honors to the organizations and advisers on March 23 participated in by student leaders and advisers.

Mrs. Analyn Jacosalem, WVCST security guard, was one of those who was given an honesty award during the SR parangal for returning the Php 5,000 she found in the premises of WVCST. 

The said money was owned by an HRT student which was for the payment of her tution fee.

Meanwhile, 246 students of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) were awarded on the 24th led by Crystal Jane A. Manate, as the CIT's most outstanding graduate. Held on the same day, the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Parangal awarded 300 students led by Georgie E. Fernandez, Jr. as the most outstanding CEA graduate.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) parangal gave awards to 180 excellent students on March 25. The most outstanding graduate of CAS this year is Daven S. Sevillino.The College of Education (COE) with the WVCST Laboratory School , on the other hand,  had 500 students go up the stage for their awards led by Jovy Joy A. Padilla as the most outstanding graduate of the College.

The outstanding graduates delivered speeches of gratitude before their classmates, parents and teachers.

"I challenge you all to turn disappointments into valuable lessons in life," said Dr. Susan de la Cruz, head of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), in her speech during the COE parangal.

The college's extension linkages, academic and co-curricular awardees were also honored duting the college recognition program on March 26, 2015. 

 

 

 

Dr. Sorolla to the graduates: ‘Don’t marry young’

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"Do not marry young," Dr. Renato M. Sorolla, President of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) told 1,006 students during his speech on the 81st commencement exercises of the college.

With a hint of humor, Dr. Sorolla mentioned the advertisement of a famous actress with the tag line, "may savings ka na ba?" which he later related to the fact that the graduates should save money before tying the knot.

The tag line according to him will serve as a guide to the graduates to gauge their ability to get married.

“For the gentlemen here, when you court a lady and you are thinking of marriage—see to it that you have savings,” he continued. These practical pieces of advice brightened the faces of the graduates. 

He also stressed the importance of being responsible when facing real life challenges especially in the world of employment.

“You may win some challenges but you will lose to many,” said Dr. Sorolla, "You have the right to be proud of yourselves because you have done your part."

On a much serious note, he encouraged the graduates to develop their skills that will serve as passwords for success and inspired them to think big and back it up with dreams. 

Dr. Sorolla is from Dumarao, Capiz and a farm boy who dreamed and persevered. Little did he know that his determination would bring him to where he is now– sitting as the President of CHMSC in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

He did not let financial troubles stop him to get what he wanted. He had to stop his high school education for five years because of money troubles, but these did not deter him from having a good education. 

He finished high school through the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) and continued college at Iloilo School of Arts and Trade (ISAT), now known as WVCST, where he graduated his two- year Trade Technical Education in 1981 and his BS in Industrial Education (BSIE) as cum laude in 1983.

Dr. Sorolla served as the Dean of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) in 2004 and was a member of the faculty of WVCST. His story and determination inspired the commencement exercises committee to make him the 2015 graduation speaker.

"Be proud that you are a product of WVCST," said Dr. Sorolla.

According to him, the school has remained stronger amidst the challenges of time and plays an important role in building a human infrastructure for the country. He pointed out that the graduates should be strong and confident and should show the world that they too can make a difference.

"What I am now is the result of what the creator has given me and, of course, the result of competent skills in life and good education and training provided by the WVCST as a public higher education," said Dr. Sorolla.

Dr. Sorolla is also the brother of Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, the former president of WVCST and the current president of West Visayas State University (WVSU).

 

FA elects new officers

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) main campus Faculty Association (FA) elected its new set of officers for the Academic Year 2015-2016.

The election was held on March 13, 2015 at the WVCST gymnasium.

The new Officers are:

President Jonathan Antiquera
Vice President Andres Ortega, Jr.
Secretary Renelda Nacianceno
Treasurer Ana V. Ancheta
Auditor Sotero Fajarito
Bus. Manager Allan Muñoz
P.R.O. Pacifico Senador
Representatives  
CAS Rosanna Dureza
  Leomar Delos Santos
CEA Freddie Gigataras
CIT Erman Gange
  Benito Juarez
COE Rowillyn Turija
  Jojet Castronuevo
Graduate School Georgia Demavibas

 

March 2015 commencement exercises

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) announces its schedule of activities for the upcoming March 2015 commencement exercises of the 3,108 expected graduates of the main and external campuses.

A total of 65 honor graduates from the Main Campus will lead this year's batch of graduates.

The following are the schedules of the commencement exercises and recognition  of the main and external campuses.

 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

2015 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Recognition Program

March 26, 2015

1:00 P.M.

    Commencement Exercises

BSMAR-E CAR

Launching Ceremony

March 27, 2015

2:00 P.M.

Collegiate

March 28, 2015

3:00 P.M.

E V C

March 30, 2015

3:00 P.M.

Laboratory School

March 31, 2015

4:00 P.M.

     External Campuses

DJSMMNC

March 25, 2015

1:00 P.M.

PDMC

March 26, 2015

1:00 P.M.

LNCA

March 27, 2015

10:00 A.M.

SIPC

March 27, 2015

2:00 P.M.

Baccalaureate/

Thanksgiving Mass

March 28, 2015

7:30 A.M.

          Rehearsal Schedule

Collegiate Level

March 27, 2015

8:00 A.M.

E V C

March 30, 2015

8:00 A.M.

Laboratory School

March 31, 2015

9:00 A.M.

Student Republic Parangal

March 23, 2015

1:30 P.M.

     Parangal by Colleges

CIT PARANGAL

March 24, 2015

7:30 A.M.

CEA PARANGAL

March 24, 2015

1:30 P.M.

CAS PARANGAL

March 25, 2015

7:30 A.M.

COE PARANGAL

March 25, 2015

1:30 P.M.

 

3,108 expected to graduate this March

A total of 3, 108 from the main and external campuses of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) are expected to receive degrees in separate commencement exercises this March.

The WVCST-main campus, which has a total of 1, 340 expected graduates, will have its 81st commencement exercises on March 28, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the campus grounds.

The WVCST Barotac Nuevo Campus, on the other hand, will have its commencement exercises on March 25 while the Dumangas Campus on March 26. The former has 122 expected graduates while the latter 155.


Leon Campus will hold its commencement exercises on March 27 at 10:00 a.m. with 312 expected graduates.

 

Miag ao Campus, which has 1, 179 expected graduates, has set its commencement exercises on March 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Renato Sorolla , president of Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) and a former faculty of WVCST, will be the commencement speaker of the WVCST- main campus.

This year, 12 will graduate as magna cum laude and 53 as cum laude from WVCST main campus. The following are the honor graduates:

 

Magna cum laude

Alamillo, Jessilyn C.

 

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

Cabillon, Sharmane C.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Architectural Drafting Technology

Cantallopez, Reyna C.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Eayte, Jocel Anne A.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Elchico, Novie Ann D.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Galvan, Zianna Lourie G.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Mercurio, Gennel O.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Padilla, Jovy Joy A.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Science

Perania, Stacy Claire N.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Seriritan, Arvin Jay T.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology

Sevandra, Sidney P

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Science       

Sevilleno, Daven S.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

 

Cum laude

Artagame, Rex A.

Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology

Asgar, Mary Grace B.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics

Babiera, Christopher D.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics

Barluado, Michael G.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Barte, Ronalyn G.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Belarga, Rowesa Marie A.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

Belga, Gyne May E.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Technology and Livelihood Education

Carbon, Sharmaine U.

Bachelor in Fashion and Apparel Technology

Cardo, Sarah Jean Q.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology  major in Architectural Drafting Technology

Cenit, April Ann R.

 

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

 

Chavez, Joefil S.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics

 

Dapat, May Fritzie B.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics

 

De la Cruz, Ian G.

 

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

 

De la Fuente, Generose C.

 

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Dolendo, Chenie G.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Escalona, Charmaine S.

Bachelor of Elementary Educatio

Fan, Gypsy G.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Fandida, Ma. Rocheleen V.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Fernandez, Georgie Jr. E.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Fuentevilla, Michelle Ann A.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Galindo, Janine E.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Gamarcha, Myra G.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Gavilanes, Felimon G.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology

Gayas, Angelie T.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Gustilo, Jezebel B.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Hallegado, Shermen H.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Hualde, Dhanikka G.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

Ignacio, Darin B.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Laneta, Sharmaine L.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

Madayag, Dolly Mae S.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Malan, John Erick Matthew C.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Mechanical Technology

 

Manate, Crystal Jane A.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology  major in Architectural Drafting Technology

Mercado, Arneil Rey V.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology  major in Architectural Drafting Technology

Mosqueda, Jane Pearl A.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Mucho, Claire S.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Panes, Maricon R.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Pascua, Joan Mae P.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Prudente, Earl Joy P.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Salinas, Aurelio John III

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Salonga, R-Ben T.

Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Mechanical Technology

Senador, Rose C.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Soberano, Frea Lynn D.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Sorbito, Charity M.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Subosa, Pamela Joy J.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics

Subremisana, Jameel J.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics minor in Computer Science

Suelo, Clarypol P.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Suravilla, Danica S.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Tabafa, Princess C.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Talha, Joylen C.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Tamonan, Rhea Jane T.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

Tomo, Dina A.

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biological Science

Vasquez, Jhona A.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Villanueva, Leny Jean D.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Technology

 

 

Other commencement speakers of the academic year 2014-2015 are:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Renato M. Sorolla
College President, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College
College Commencement Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Gregorio B. Perez, Jr.
Marine Education Supervisor II
Commission on Higher Education
Regional Office VI
Guest Speaker, Launching Ceremony BS MarE (CAR)

 

 

Elena P. Gonzaga
Education Program Supervisor II
Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Chief, Curriculum, Learning & Management Division
Department of Education, Regional Office VI
Commencement Speaker, Evening Vocational Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard J. Catedral
HR Executive for Management, Information, Reports and Analytics
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Commencement Speaker, Laboratory School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega
Retired, University President
Technological University of the Philippines
Guest Speaker, College Recognition

 

WVCST celebrates women’s month

                                             

 

In observance of the March 8, 2015 International Women’s day celebration,  Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) marked the day with various activities.

with this year's theme "Juana, Desisyon Mo ay Mahalaga sa Kinabukasan ng Bawat Isa, Ikaw na!,” a medical check-up, stress management lecture for the faculty and employees, and foot reflexology were held on March 10, 2015.

The stress management lecture, which was held at the EdTech Center, highlighted the college's observance of the women's month celebration.

Prior to the start of the lecture, early comers were given discount coupons from Medicus. Free check- ups for blood pressure were also given which entitled one raffle entry for each person.

The stress management lecture focused on stress and the methods of dealing with it. This was followed by a lecture on the disease caused by stress such as heart diseases, bronchial asthma and diabetes.

The foot reflexology was conducted at the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA)-Information Communications Technology (ICT) Building Room 110 with a Php 100 fee.

Dr. Irene Rose Ineza and Sammy Darry Casibe served as resource speakers on stress management.

 

 

FAD students hold fashion show

 

The Fashion and Apparel Department (FAD) students of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) held a fashion show dubbed as “Fashion Fusion- A Fashion Show"  on February 26, 2015 at the WVCST Covered Gym.

It showcased the creativity of the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising (BSFDM), Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Fashion and Apparel (BIT-FAT), and the Bachelor of Fashion and Technology (BFAT) students in designing men and women’s formal wear.

Presenting the collection by year level, the first year BSFDM and the BIT-FAT students showcased their cocktail collection; second year BFAT and BIT-FAT  their gown collection; third year BIT-FAT students their the Men’s formal wear; and the fourth year BFAT and BIT-FAT with their earth wear collection.

During the fashion show, the student-designers modelled their creations on the fashion runway while the male designers of women’s wear collection preferred to get their own models.

The said event is held annually as a  culminating activity  and as  part of the final grade requirement of the FAD students. The faculty, students and parents of the designers served as critics during the fashion show. The collections are now available for purchase or rentals based on the decision of the student designers. 

 Meanwhile, another fashion show of the 3rd year BFAT students, which was a contest, was held at the Robinson’s Place Iloilo on March 8, 2015 as a part of their theses.

Nature, Animal Kingdom, Delusion, and Historic-inspired collections of the students were presented during the fashion show.

The winners of the contest are Angelie Paguntalan with the grand prize of Php 2,000; Eddie Lizada, first runner-up with a cash prize of Php 1,500; Jhoiriely Hualde, second runner-up with Php 1,000;Ma. Drimmy Halaba, third runner-up with Php 500; and Hanna Jean Langusta, fourth runner-up with Php 250.

Mandy Salcedo, Hector Gellangarin, Sheila Mae Hembra, Dr. Dominico Sergie Valenciana, and Dr. Erman Gange were the judges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HRD conducts WAVE seminar

A Work Attitude and Values Enhancement (WAVE) seminar-workshop spearheaded by the Human Resource Department (HRD) of the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) was conducted last February 20, 2015.

Participated in by 64 casual and permanent employees of the college, the seminar-workshop was conducted to equip employees with wholesome work attitude and values necessary for the overall transformation of the organization.

During the activity, the participants reflected on their work ethics and attitudes through various activities such as drawing things that symbolize them and writing the values most important to them.

In his speech, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, Vice President for Research and Extension (VPRE), emphasized the concepts of values and attitudes and the importance of enjoying one’s work.

Ways on cultivating a positive work attitude were also presented to promote a good working environment that will increase productivity.

Employees should make it an opportunity to tell each other that they are happy working together, said by Dr. Nehema K. Misola, Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF), in her message.

Resource speakers were Nuncie Pampliega, Bingbing S. Layao, and Ma. Victoria G. Mabilog.

Student-teachers attend seminar-workshop

 

To prepare the future teachers of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) College of Education (COE) on K-12 curriculum, 50 student-teachers attended a seminar-workshop on Inquiry-based Science Teaching.

The two series seminar-workshop was held on January 16, 2015 and February 13, 2015, at the EdTech center.

During the February 13 workshop, eight selected participants presented their papers on inquiry-based science teaching. The Diploma in Teaching (DIT) students from West Visayas State University (WVSU) and a student from WVCST also presented their reflections from the eight-hour seminar-workshop.

The seminar workshop involved critical thinking and it was very challenging, said by Jeline Arellano, a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science student.

Inquiry based learning is a process where students learn the foundation of scientific thinking such as formulating questions, investigating to find answers, building new understandings, meanings and knowledge, and communicating their learnings to others. It is also an important element in the science curriculum.

In his speech, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension, emphasized the process of an inquiry and how it plays a big role in real life situations.

Miss Ayaka Mizuki and Ms. Yasue Mizuki, the resource speakers are volunteers from Japan International Cooperative Agency (JICA), a Japanese organization that offers to teach inquiry-based teaching to schools adopting the K-12 Education.

This seminar-workshop was sponsored by the JICA, WVCST-COE, and the WVSU Science Enhancement Program.