Month: September 2012

Winners of the 2012 Skills Olympics Competition

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Rank

Skills Area/ Name of Student

School/Curr. Year

                                      Lighting System

1

Ernest Castillo

DJSMMNC, BIT

2

Jose Nero Diaresco

PDMC, BIT

3

Rhym Fio

SIPC, BSAT

 

 

 

                                      Engine Tune-up

 

 

1

Steve Silubrico

DJSMMNC, BIT

2

Eliseo Alim Jr.

WVCST, Main Campus, BSIT

3

Dan Luigi Diasnes

PDMC, BIT

 

 

 

                                          Welding

 

 

1

Lester John Loreno

SIPC, BIT Welding

2

Nimrod Conel

WVCST, Main Campus

3

Celiz Dominique Gallego

WVCST, Main Campus

     
                             Joinery

 

 

1

Rey Nar Pedrosa

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Ronald Bañola

WVCST, Main Campus

3

Jose Lee Fuentes

WVCST, Main Campus

     
           Plumbing

 

 

 

1

Regen Placer

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Jesign Salvante

WVCST, Main Campus

3

Roy Saylon

WVCST, Main Campus

     
 

Architectural Rendering

 

 

1

Kent Capindo

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Jason Famisaran

SIPC

3

Roger John Arsenal

WVCST, Main Campus

                      3D AutoCAD/SketchingUp Rendering

1

Wilken Elpalao

PDMC

2

Genine Nebras

WVCST Main Campus

3

Devidon Noe Torres

SIPC

 

 

 

 

Rank

Skills Area/Name of Student

School/Course & Year

               

 

                  Electrical Connection of Split Type  Air-Con

1

Vicente Aranga

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Bernie Palomo

WVCST, Main Campus

3

Eliseo Ceño

WVCST, Main Campus

                                    PCB Circuit Assembly

 

 

1

Christi John Gustilo

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Allan John Janagap

WVCST, Main Campus

3

Nhey Donguines

PDMC

 

     Industrial Motor Control (On-Off)

1

Jovic Estipuna

DJSMMNC

2

Dennis Deocades

DJSMMNC

3

Jopril Subano

WVCST, Main Campus

                          Conceptual Fashion Illustration

 

 

1

Ma. Christine Joy Segovia

WVCST- Main

2

Glen Japet Panacale

WVCST- Main

3

Hanneil Rey Mercado

WVCST- Main

                             Creative Sheath Dress

1

Julie Ann Mateño/ Janice Niday

SIPC, BIT-FAT 4-A

2

Wintser Justado/ Janice Callot

WVCST, Main, BIT-FAT 3-A

3

Michelle Calcaña

WVCST, Main, BFAT 3-A

                           Web Page Design

 

 

1

Meland Valenzuela

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Mike Argueza

SIPC

3

Hubert Soliva

DJSMMNC

                                     LAN Game

1

Ken Caluba

WVCST Main Campus

2

Ray Dummy

PDMC

3

Jake Calance

DJSMMNC

                           Logic Circuit

 

 

1

Rodolfo Catolico, Jr./ Princess Ann Quimilla

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Rijan Orem/ Nikko Dela Cruz

DJSMMNC

3

June Andy Manua/ Jubie Paguntalan

SIPC

 

 

 

     

 

                        Graphics Design

 

1

Audrey Vonn Subosa

WVCST, Main Campus

2

Canel Salem

SIPC

3

Steven Paul Arandilla

DJSMMNC

           Fruit and Vegetable Curving

 

 

1

Pepito Grejaldo Jr.

WVCST Main Campus, BSHRT

2

Ryan Fantillan

SIPC,BSHRT

3

Mia Mae Ledesma

DJSMMNC, BSHRT

 

List of WVCST Service Awardees

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LIST OF WVCST SERVICE AWARDEES

Name/s

First Day of Service    @WVCST

Years of Service
Main Campus

 

 

1

 Ajesta, Rosa Lea V.

6/15/1992

20

2

 Amar, Lenny M.

11/19/02

10

3

 Balderas, Roger P.

9/16/2002

10

4

 Chu, Reynard Y.

11/19/2002

10

5

 Ciasico, Josue S.

6/20/1977

35

6

 Corbal, Corazon C.

11/19/2002

10

7

 Daitao, Ernie A.

6/15/1992

20

8

 Doctora, Remia L.

11/19/2002

10

9

 Jamon, Melba O.

7/1/1992

20

10

 Jeruta, Vicky D.

10/11/1982

30

11

 Jovero, Florie Mae J.

11/19/2002

10

12

 Juarez, Benito Q.

6/17/1987

25

13

 Justalero, Nie M.

6/14/1982

30

14

 Lapastora, David Jr. L.

6/25/1987

25

15

 Malunda, Santos James Emmanuel C.

11/19/2002

10

16

 Melliza, Teodoro Jr. L.

1/23/87

25

17

 Montinola, Leah P.

6/1987

25

18

 Neolpis, Cynthia A.

6/01/87

25

19

 Ortega, Andres B.

11/19/2002

10

20

 Panistante, Cesar J.

6/7/1982

30

21

 Pastrano, Jasper L.

11/19/2002

10

22

 Reyes, Mary Jane F.

6/15/1987

25

23

 Sanz, Cecille F.

3/1982

30

24

 Solomia, Muriel F.

11/19/2002

10

25

 Susvilla, Rodolfo M.

7/1/1982

30

26

 Tayona, Esmael P.

6/7/1982

30

27

 Uberas, Allan O.

11/19/2002

10
DJSMMNC

28

 Alderete, Nilde S.

6/24/1992

20

29

 Prudente, Lilibeth P.

8/22/1982

30
LNCA

30

 Caigoy, Jonah C.

5/27/2002

10

31

 Caldito, Wyonna C.

5/27/2002

10

32

 Zaragosa, Gerald C.

6/17/2002

10

33

 Cadarin, Eden C.

7/17/2002

10

34

 Cabalfin, Jesus Eddy C.

7/8/1987

25

35

 Zaragosa, Edgar C.

6/14/1982

30

36

 Canaya, Bernardo C.

8/5/1982

30

37

 Cablas, Renato C.

7/1/1982

30

38

 Calucab, Elizabeth B.

6/1/1977

35

39

 Capaciete, Ma. Eugenita C.

6/16/1977

35
SIPC

40

 Paulmanal, Joy Dorothy L.

7/1/1997

15

41

 Tayson, Marlyn F.

7/1/1997

15

42

 España, Reynaldo E.

6/23/1992

20

43

 Farparan, Narcisa G.

8/3/1987

25

44

 Saquian, Robilinda F.

6/23/1987

25

45

 Bebita, Rodolfo R.

6/22/1982

30

46

 Faicol, Honorata N.

6/7/1982

30

47

 Libo-on, Elaida M.

6/13/1982

30

48

 Naldoza, Angelita F.

6/14/1982

30

49

 Natino, Ma. Myrna P.

7/14/1982

30

50

 Sopeña, Araceli S.

6/23/1982

30

51

 Aguilar, Anita R.

9/1/1977

25

Mr. & Miss WVCST 2012 Winners

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Students representing the Hotel and Restaurant Technology (HRT) Department made a clean sweep by winning both the Mr. and Miss WVCST 2012 Titles in a glittering pageant night held on September 6 at the College Multi-Purpose Educational Center.


Franz Joseph Napugan and Sheila Mae Rojo, both fourth year HRT students, bested five (5) other pairs of candidates from the different colleges and campuses of WVCST.

Napugan, romped off with the six (6) of the seven (7) awards namely; Best in Production Number, Best in Formal Attire, Best in Talent, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Playsuit and Mr. Photogenic.

Rojo, bagged the awards for Best in Production Number, Best in Formal Attire, Best in Talent, Best in Casual Wear and Best in Playsuit. Rojo is the reigning Miss Iloilo City 2012 who won the title last August 25 during the 75th Charter Anniversary Celebration of Iloilo City.

Winning Mr. and Miss WVCST 2012 first runners-up were Josef Allen Acedillo and Kathleen May Brillantes, both from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Second runners-up were Napoleon Von Dimalanta of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) who also won the Best in Interview Award in the male category and Jocelyn Garrido, College of Education (COE).  Other Miss WVCST candidates were Reynalie Bendol (CEA) who was adjudged Best in Interview; Pamela Panaligan (WCVST-Leon Campus), Miss Photogenic Award; and Krista Gayle Violata (WVCST-Barotac Nuevo Campus). For the Mr. WVCST, other candidates were Raffy Monteclaro (COE); Romeo Andea, Jr. (WVCST-Leon Campus); and Myro John Samonte (WVCST-Barotac Nuevo Campus).

The Search is one of the highlights of the weeklong 107th Foundation Anniversary Celebration of WVCST. Sponsored by the WVCST Student Republic, it aimed to discover campus personalities who will be the college’s ambassadors of good will and who will represent WVCST in the search for Mr. and Miss PASUC VI Regional SCUAA.

WVCST marks 107th Founding Anniversary

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Established in 1905, the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) marked its 107th Foundation Anniversary last September 2-8 with various activities.

Anchored on the theme “Continuing the Legacy of Craftsmanship through Science and Technology,” the foundation anniversary celebration kicked-off with an off-site exhibit at SM-City-Mandurriao on September 2 at 10 a.m. featuring the different products of the college and its campuses.  In the afternoon, a thanksgiving mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr.  Julius Almeria at the WVST Multi-Purpose Hall. This was followed by a motorcade which wound up at SM City-Mandurriao where the Craftsman Fashion Runway 2012 was held at 6 p.m. The fashion show showcased the cocktail dress, gown and Filipiniana collections designed by the WVCST Bachelor of Fashion and Apparel Technology (BFAT) students and Iloilo City designer Hector Gellangarin. The candidates for Mr. and Miss WVCST 2012 were also presented during the fashion show.

On September 3, a foot parade around the campus was held participated in by the students, faculty and staff of the different colleges and campuses of WVCST. This was followed by the opening program with Atty. Julito D. Vitriolo, CESO III, CHED Executive Director, as guest speaker. Other activities of the day included fiesta of invention/robotics showdown where students and faculty displayed their inventions; academic quiz contest in science, mathematics, information technology and general information categories; and a cultural show participated in by students from the different colleges of WVCST-Main campus.

A Skills Olympics was held on September 4 with Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua, TESDA Deputy Director General for Field Operations, as guest speaker. After the program, the students from the different WVCST colleges and campuses competed in the skills trade areas. (click list of winners of the Skills Olympics).

On September 5-6, the Pahampang 2012 (Sportsfest) was held with Dir. Ponciano M. Ligutom, Regional Director, Department of Labor (DOLE)-VI, as guest speaker during its opening program. In his speech, Dir. Ligutom stressed the values that can be learned from sports and what they can do to the lives of students. The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) emerged over-all champion in the Pahampang 2012 with the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) as first runner-up; College of Education (COE), second runner-up; and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), third runner-up.  In the evening of September 6, the Search for Mr. and Miss WVCST 2012 was conducted with Franz Josef Napugan and Sheila Mae Rojo of the Hotel and Restaurant Technology Department winning the titles.

Activities held on September 7 included Faculty and Employees (FEA) and Alumni Showdown in volleyball, badminton, table tennis and football; fellowship luncheon, lecture forum on the life of Dr. Joaquin Maranon; and the fellowship night and awarding of loyalty awards (system-wide) with Congressman Jerry P. Treñas as guest of honor. Fifty-one faculty and staff received loyalty award for 10, 20 and 30 years of service to WVCST. (click list of loyalty awardees).

On September 7, at 8:30 a.m. at the Covered Court, was the 2012 Alumni Homecoming which started with a business meeting of the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Alumni Association (WVCSTAA) presided by Atty. Leo S. Sombiro. This was followed by the election of new chapter officers and then the program for the alumni homecoming in the afternoon. Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., WVCST President, welcomed the alumni and guests. The Jubilarians (Silver, (Class’87); Pearl, (Class ’82); and Coral, (Class ’77) were recognized and feted.  Alumni who excelled in various fields were also recognized and given the 2012 Alma Mater Award. The recipients were: Engr. Norman Z. Samoro (Class ‘81), Business and Engineering; Engr. Arthur Gerardo M. Fajardo (Class “81), Performing Arts and Entertainment; Hector C. Gellangarin (Class ‘87), Fashion and Apparel Industry; Atty. Sulpicio G. Gamosa (Class ’89), Law.  Other awardees were:  Capt. Cesar Ledesma (Class’56), Alma Mater Plaque of Appreciation and Dr. Renato M. Sorolla (Class ’83), Alma Mater Plaque of Recognition.

Dr. Carmelo V. Ambot, Chairman, 107th Foundation Week, officially closed the activity.

The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) was established in 1905. Originally called the Iloilo Trade School, it first catered to elementary trade skills.  In 1939, it was converted into Iloilo School of Arts and Trades (ISAT) and finally as WVCST in May 1983 by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 395. WVCST is one of the oldest colleges in Iloilo and Region VI.

WVCST produces 59 new license teachers

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A total of fifty-nine (59) graduates from the College of Education are among the country’s newest teachers after passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) for both the Secondary and Elementary levels administered last March 11, 2012 and released by the Profession Regulation Commissions (PRC) on April 23, 2012. Of the 59 new license teachers, 35 are graduates of BEED and 24 BSIE and BSED.

The 8 BEED first time takers registered a 100 per cent passing rate while the 27 repeaters who took and passed the said board exam got 87.10 per cent making WVCST garnered 89.74 per cent passing rate in the LET-Elementary Level.

In the LET-Secondary Level, the first time takers got a 76.19 per cent passing rate while the repeaters 17.78 with an overall performance of 36.36 per cent.

WVCST’s first semester enrolment increases by 7.33%

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The total population of WVCST for the first semester of SY 2012-2013 increased by 7.33 per cent, compared to last year’s figures. Based on the College Registrar’s report, the first semester yields a total student population of 12,440, or 85 students more than last year’s 11,590.

The 12,440 first semester enrolment, which includes the Graduate Studies and the Laboratory High School, is distributed in the WVCST-Main Campus (7,394), WVCST-Miagao Campus (2,860), WVCST-Leon Campus (916), WVCST-Barotac Nuevo Campus (673), and WVCST-Dumangas Campus (597).

Of the 7,394 total enrolment of the WVCST-Main Campus, the three largest academic units this year, are the College of Industrial Technology (2,186), College of Engineering and Technology (1,937) and College of Education (1,183).

WVCST’s has consistently maintained an increase in its enrolment for the past five years.

WVCST College Professor wins CHMSC Presidency

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Dr. Renato M. Sorolla, the first College Professor of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) and younger brother of Dr. Luis. M. Sorolla, Jr., the current WVCST President, won the presidency of the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC), Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Sorolla, the Coordinator of UNIVOC and former Dean of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), was elected 6th CHMSC President during the Special Meeting of the CHMSC Board of Trustees presided by Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, CHED Chairperson and Head of all BOT/BOR of SUCs, on July 3, 2012 at the CHED-Central Office, Diliman, Quezon City.

Dr. Sorolla, who was sworn in by CHED Chairperson Licuanan after the election, succeeded Dr. Benny A. Palma, former CHMSC president, in a formal turn-over ceremonies held on July 9, 2012.

College President takes oath as new PASUC VI Prexy

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WVCST President Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., formally took his oath of office  as the new President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)-Region VI  last July 6, 2012 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City.

Hon. Jerry P. Treñas, Representative of the Lone District of Iloilo City, was the inducting officer and guest speaker during the oathtaking ceremonies of the new PASUC VI Officers.

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog and Provincial Administrator Raul N. Bañas, representing Governor Arthur D. Defensor, also attended the oathtaking ceremonies and delivered their respective messages.

Other inducted PASUC VI Officers were: Dr. Joel P. Limson, Vice President; Dr. Pablo E. Subong, Jr., Secretary; Dr. Victor E. Navarra, Treasurer; Dr. Freddie C. Maningo, Auditor; Dr. Danilo E. Abayon, Business Manager; Dr. Rogelio T. Artajo, Dr. Editha A. Magllanes, Dr. Ma. Rosario A. Panes, Dr. Romulo T. Sisno and Dr. Renato M. Sorolla, Board of Directors and Dr. Sofronio D. Dignomo, as PASUC VI Executive Director.

In his message during the oathtaking ceremonies, Congressman Jerry P. Treñas, challenged the new PASUC VI officers to aim higher in order to place Region VI tertiary education providers on top of the country’s ranking for colleges and universities.

He said that it can be done through innovative education for all professors in order to be abreast with the latest development in their respective fields and the maintenance of excellence and rapport with students.

Meanwhile, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., in his opening inaugural speech, thanked Congressman Jerry P. Trenas, Governor Arthur D. Defensor and Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog for their support to the activities of PASUC VI. He assured them that the Association will always be a true partner for development looking only at the opportunity to be of service without discrimination and regard for political affiliation or sectoral influences.

Sorolla said that during his term, he would put more focus on resource generation management especially on the commercial production of outputs of SUCs apart from continuing the various programs started by his predecessor on research capability-building, extension programs and the usual sports development activities. He appealed to SUCs officials for commitment to the cause of education especially on the four-fold functions of SUCs — instruction, research, extension and production which all officers are trying to crystallize, systematize and consolidate in PASUC VI.

“Support your presidents for it is the only way for SUCs to grow and develop. Remember in all organizations, all effort is team effort and all result is team result,” Sorolla said.

Sorolla assumed the post from Dr. Benny A. Palma, who led PASUC VI from 2008-2012.

WVCST submits 4 programs for AACUP Level IV Accreditation

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The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST)-Main, La Paz, Iloilo City, submitted four (4) of its programs for Level IV Accreditation Status by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines Incorporated (AACCUP) on August 6-9, 2012. The following programs are Elementary Teacher Education, Secondary Teacher Education, Industrial Teacher Education and Industrial Technology.

During the opening program on August 6, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., WVCST President, warmly welcomed the accreditors for the AACCUP Survey Visit. Dr. Carmelo V. Ambot, Over-all Local Accreditation Coordinator, introduced the college officials and the Accreditation Task Force of the College of Education and the College of Industrial Technology. Dr. Manuel T. Corpuz, AACCUP Survey Consultant, introduced the AACCUP accreditors to the WVCST Academic Community.

The four WVCST programs were evaluated on the areas of Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives; Faculty; Curriculum and Instruction; Students; Research; Extension and Community Development; Library; Physical Plant and Facilities; Laboratories; and Administration. During the four-day AACUP Level IV Accreditation, the accreditors inspected and analyzed documents, interacted with the WVCST accreditors, conducted ocular inspections of the laboratories, departments, offices, centers, research and extension project sites, and even conducted actual classroom observations and interviews with various stakeholders.

An exit conference was held on August 9 at the TEB Rooms 101 & 102 for the College of Education and Library Viewing Room for the College of Industrial Technology. During the exit conference, the team leaders presented their observations and recommendations to some areas where weak points were observed during the documentary evaluation.

During the closing program, Dr. Brigida A. Roscom, AACCUP Survey Coordinator, presented the general impressions and challenges. Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., gave his commitment and support and thanked the AACCUP accreditors as well as the accreditation task force for the hard work and cooperation in the endeavor.

The college has been busy acting on the recommendations and awaits for the final visit of the accreditors.

The AACCUP Team of Accreditors was led by Dr. Manuel T. Corpuz, Survey Consultant and Dr. Brigida A. Roscom, MSU-IIT, Coordinator.

The accreditors for the Elementary Teacher Education (4th Level Survey) were: Dr. Helen T. de los Santos-Team Leader, PNU; Dr. Concepcion L. Bederio, DMMMSU; Dr. Lolita H. Nava, PNU; Dr. Corazon M. Cudia, NVSU; Dr. Zosima A. Panares, CNU; Dr. Gerald L. Perez, NVSU; Prof. Zoraida E. Bartolome (Lib.), CLSU.

For the Secondary Teacher Education (4th Level Survey), the accreditors were: Dr. Zenaida S. Lucero-Team Leader, UEP; Dr. Fe S. Soriano, PSU; Dr. Lolita H. Nava, PNU; Dr. Corazon M. Cudia, NVSU; Dr. Zosima A. Panares, CNU; Dr. Gerald L. Perez, NVSU; Prof. Zoraida E. Bartolome (Lib.), CLSU.

For Industrial Teacher Education (4th Level Survey), Dr. Lorma M. Valera-Team Leader, MMSU; Dr. Condrado L. Abraham, SLSU; Dr. Lolita H. Nava, PNU; Dr. Corazon M. Cudia, NVSU; Dr. Zosima A. Panares, CNU; Dr. Gerald L. Perez, NVSU; Prof. Zoraida E. Bartolome (Lib.), CLSU while Dr. Danilo S. Hilario, CLSU was the  Team Leader for the Industrial Technology (4th Level Survey) composed of Dr. Rossini B. Romero, NSU; Dr. Lolita H. Nava, PNU; Dr. Corazon M. Cudia, NVSU; Dr. Zosima A. Panares, CNU; Dr. Gerald L. Perez, NVSU; Prof. Zoraida E. Bartolome (Lib.), CLSU.

Faculty Association honors retiring members

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As a way of acknowledging their services and loyalty to the college and the association, the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) Faculty Association (FA) feted eight (8) faculty members who terminated their membership from the association for reason of retirement and transfer in a Despedida Party held on August 17 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City.

The honored retirees were Dr. Ricardo B. Abaleňa, a professor of the College of Education (COE), former Dean of the Graduate School and OIC-Vice President for Academic Affairs. who served the college for 32 years and 5 months; Dr. Pedro Napoleon D. Bilbao, (COE) professor for  25 years and 8 months;  Mrs. Evelan T. Libutaque, COE professor for  31 years; Mr. Amolfo L. Vallejo, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) professor for 17 years and 6 months; Mr. Ricardo G. Yulores, College of Industrial Technology (CIT) professor for 31 years and 4 months; Mr. Doroteo A. Tafalla,  CIT professor for 38 years and 11 months; Mr. Eduardo E. Diosalan, CAS professor for 31 years and 8 months.  Honored for reason of transfer was Dr. Renato M. Sorolla, CIT professor for 28 years, who bade farewell to the Faculty Association to assume the presidency of the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Present during the despedida party were Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., College President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and members of the faculty and staff.