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๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด โ€˜๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฎ,โ€™ ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—ธ๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒNi Yehlette MartinGinlunsad sang ...
21/02/2025

๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด โ€˜๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฎ,โ€™ ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—ธ๐—ฎ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ด๐—ฎ ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ
Ni Yehlette Martin

Ginlunsad sang West Visayas State University (WVSU) kaupod ang PLDT Smart ang โ€œTuon Ta!,โ€ isa ka online nga aplikasyon nga nagtumod sa pagpalapnag sang Hiligaynon nga panitikan, Pebrero 21, 2025, sa College of Medicine Auditorium.

Ang aplikasyon, nga ginhimo sang mga estudyante sang Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), College of Communication (COC), kag College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT), nagatuyo sa pagpreserbar kag pagpabakod sang Hiligaynon nga lenggwahe kag kultura. Ang Visayan Wildcat ukon Maral, ang mascot sang unibersidad, amo ang nagaserbi nga giya sa aplikasyon agud mangin mas maengganyo ang publiko sa pag-usisa sini.

โ€œIni nga aplikasyon daku nga dulot sang aton mga estudyante kag partners sa pagpabakod sang mother tongue nga may daku nga papel sa paghugpong sang aton kultura,โ€ suno kay Dr. Lorey Tanaleon, anay direktor sang Center for Teaching Hiligaynon.
May walo ka kategorya ang โ€œTuon Ta!โ€ nga nagalakip sang mga hampang, short stories, binalaybay, kag iban pa nga kasangkapan sa pagtuon sang Hiligaynon panitikan.

โ€œThe use of this digital learning tool in enhancing literacy development among our young learners is also aligned to our quest to improve their skills and become technology literates,โ€ suno kay Prof. Mary June Pineda, direktor sang Integrated Laboratory School.

Sa paglunsad, nagpatigayon sang live performances ang mga estudyante sang BEED kag COC, upod ang mga estudyante halin sa Integrated Laboratory School.

โ€œ[This application] will spark your interest in the learning and use of our beloved Hiligaynon language,โ€ suno kay Dr. Victoria Albacete, chairperson sang English Language Teaching Division. โ€œAs language teachers, we value the role of the first language as it paves the way to successful second, third, even fourth language learning.โ€

โ€œAmo ini ang kinahanglan sang aton kabataan sa moderno nga panahon. Isa ini ka sabat sa ila panginahanglanon bilang 21st-century learners,โ€ suno kay Dr. Lilibeth Larupay, Education Program Supervisor sang Learning Resource Management System sang Department of Education.

Ang โ€œTuon Ta!โ€ application, nga nagatudlo sang kultura Hiligaynon sa moderno nga pamaagi, available na para ma-download sa Google Play Store.

Mga laragaway kuha nanday Julia Christine Ma**co kag John Hennesy Degoma

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: Fourth-year education students at West Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) held the first ses...
21/02/2025

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: Fourth-year education students at West Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) held the first session of their intensive review program in preparation for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) on Feb. 21 at the NAB Function Hall.

The review sessions will take place every Friday afternoon from today until May 22. A mock LET is scheduled for May 23, the day after the final session, to assess the readiness of fourth-year students for the exam.

The first review was conducted by Dr. Danilo Parreรฑo, director of the University Learning Center, who led the discussion on The Teacher in the Community, School, and Culture. | via Christine Joy Badinas

Photos by Andy Paul Palmes

[PRESS RELEASE]The 'Tuon Ta' app, a digital platform for learning the Hiligaynon language, will launch at 1 p.m. on Feb....
18/02/2025

[PRESS RELEASE]

The 'Tuon Ta' app, a digital platform for learning the Hiligaynon language, will launch at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the West Visayas State University College of Medicine Auditorium. Designed to make Hiligaynon learning accessible while preserving the language and culture, the app is a product of a collaboration between PLDT Smart, the College of Education, College of Communications, Information and Technology students, and faculty members.

A Memorandum of Agreement was signed in 2023 between West Visayas State University and PLDT Smart, and now the application is ready in time for International Mother Language Day. With WVSU being the Center for the Teaching of Hiligaynon, โ€˜Tuon Taโ€™ is our contribution to celebrate the significance of Mother Tongue

The launch event will showcase the appโ€™s features through live demonstrations and highlight the collaborative efforts behind its creation. University officials, PLDT Smart representatives, educators, and language and mother tongue advocates will be in attendance to celebrate this milestone.

Tuon Ta' exemplifies the power of digital learning in language preservation, ensuring that Hiligaynon remains vibrant for future generations language preservation, ensuring that Hiligaynon remains vibrant for future generations.

18/02/2025

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17/02/2025

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Words by Jhonnie Miranda
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๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐จ๐ฉ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌBy Yoj Frances Chiva and Jhonnie MirandaEducation drives change and innovation,...
17/02/2025

๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐จ๐ฉ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ
By Yoj Frances Chiva and Jhonnie Miranda

Education drives change and innovation, guiding individuals through vast waters of knowledge and experience. For three students from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) in Indonesiaโ€”Shazwina Syfia Aulia (guidance and counseling), Nada Auliya Rahmah (mathematics education), and Alifia Aminatuzzahra (English language education)โ€”this journey led them to the Philippines, where they gained professional experience and a deeper appreciation for multiculturalism.

Through the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Student Exchange Program, these students were selected to train at West Visayas State University-Integrated Laboratory School (WVSU-ILS) from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23, 2025. Before their departure, they underwent a panel interview on Jan. 16 with College of Education Dean Dr. Ricky Magno, Dr. Rosemarie Felimon, Prof. Esperval Cezhar Cadiao, Dr. Cheryl Lyn Delgado, and Dr. Michael Caesar Tubal to assess their readiness for international teaching.

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€
Before setting foot on foreign soil, the Indonesian interns knew their success would depend on preparation. They had been trained to be adaptable and resilient, ready to meet the challenges and expectations ahead.

โ€œI have prepared lesson plans and studied effective teaching strategies to ensure meaningful learning,โ€ Alifia said, reflecting the shared sentiments of her fellow interns.

Upon arriving at WVSU-ILS, they found an educational environment where their aspirations could take root. Nada, in particular, was eager to experience teaching in a different cultural setting.

โ€œI want to have a lot of experience outside my country. The teachers here are different. The people, the environmentโ€”everything is different. I can learn a lot here,โ€ she said.

For Shazwina, preparation extended beyond lesson planning.

โ€œI wanted to gain firsthand insights into how guidance and counseling are applied in different educational environments,โ€ she said. She also recognized the importance of understanding the cultural customs of her new surroundings while ensuring emotional growth and guidance across borders.

โ€œI studied Filipino culture, and I also prepared materials for eighth-grade students, particularly in the field of guidance and counseling,โ€ she added.

The College of Education arranged accommodations and transportation to make their stay comfortable. Dr. Felimon also shared that selected WVSU students were assigned as โ€œbuddiesโ€ to help the interns adapt to life in Iloilo City.

๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€
Crossing borders meant embracing challenges, but for the interns, every lesson was an opportunity to adapt and absorb new teaching methods.

Alifia noticed a significant difference in how English was taught.

โ€œIn the Philippines, English is used very interactively, while in Indonesia, English teachers often mix Indonesian and English,โ€ she said.

Nada, meanwhile, observed how Filipino teachers keep students engaged through multimedia.

โ€œThe mediaโ€”like PowerPoint themes with Dora or moviesโ€”make the students pay more attention to the discussion,โ€ she said, hoping to bring similar techniques back home.

For Shazwina, the most striking difference was Filipino studentsโ€™ active engagement.

โ€œThe education system here emphasizes student-centered learning. I want to foster that same level of participation in my future career,โ€ she said.

๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ต๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ
Learning didnโ€™t stop when the classroom doors closed. The internship was not just an academic experience but also a chance to immerse themselves in the rich and vibrant culture of Iloilo.

โ€œThe Dinagyang Festival was very interestingโ€”the Ilomination and the street dances. I also got to experience face painting,โ€ Nada said.

Alifia noted distinct cultural differences, particularly in transportation habits.

โ€œHere, people often walk or use public transportation to get around. In Indonesia, we use private vehicles, and walking is not as common,โ€ she observed.

Shazwina, meanwhile, was struck by the openness of Filipinos.

โ€œThey are so open to sharing their thoughts and experiences, which made me feel valued as a practice teacher,โ€ she said, contrasting this with the more reserved nature of Indonesian culture.

Their deep engagement with Filipino culture was also made possible by student organizations such as the English Majors Organization (EMO), Circle of Mathematicians (COM), Majors of Values Education (MOVE), and the Education Student Council (ESC).

๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€
The impact of the internship extended beyond professional growth. It reshaped their understanding of what it means to be an educator.

For Nada, the experience reinforced the importance of being an engaging and well-prepared teacher.

Alifia learned to appreciate the value of child-centered learning.

As for Shazwina, the experience sparked an interest in working in another foreign country to explore different approaches to counseling.

Beyond teaching strategies, they realized the deeper, spiritual value of education.

โ€œIn our religion, teaching brings infinite blessings because, through it, we pass on knowledge that students apply in real life,โ€ Nada said.

๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€
Their stay in the Philippines may be temporary, but their impact will lingerโ€”like the gleam of a finely polished pearl.

The internship was more than just an academic requirement; it was a journey of passion and commitment to learning. The Indonesian interns brought not just textbooks and lesson plans but also a deep dedication that transcended borders and challenges.

When asked how she would be remembered, Nada said, โ€œMaybe as the Indonesian practice teacher who wore a hijab. And hopefully, as a fun teacherโ€”not boring.โ€

Shazwina reflected on her experience with newfound wisdom.

โ€œBe open-minded, adaptable, and willing to learn. Most importantly, enjoy the experience,โ€ she said.

Like pearls formed by time and pressure, their journey as exchange students refined their skills, resilience, and perspectives. As they sail home, they bring with them not just knowledge but also a brilliance that will illuminate their future classroomsโ€”proving that learning, like a pearlโ€™s luster, endures beyond borders.

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Wishing a very happy birthday to our Managing Editor, ๐˜๐ž๐ก๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง! Your unwavering commitment to our publication res...
17/02/2025

Wishing a very happy birthday to our Managing Editor, ๐˜๐ž๐ก๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง!

Your unwavering commitment to our publication resonates with us, your Pub-milya, and is felt throughout our entire college community. Your voice, actions, and dedication to providing quality service and truthful, outstanding journalism are invaluable to us.

May this special day be filled with happiness and love. Continue to shine brightly and illuminate our lives with your presence.

After all, โ€œ๐’€๐’†๐’‰-๐’๐’†๐’• ๐’–๐’” ๐’”๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’†.โ€

๐˜พ๐™–๐™ช๐™จ๐™š ๐™„ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™  ๐™„'๐™ซ๐™š ๐™›๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™šโ€“Love? Of course, heartโ€™s day is here! Love is the secret ingredient in every heartfelt...
14/02/2025

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Love? Of course, heartโ€™s day is here! Love is the secret ingredient in every heartfelt moment, and today is the perfect time to whip up something special. Valentineโ€™s Day is a beautiful reminder that love is in the air, everywhere, and within us. Whether it's the sweet blend of romance, a dash of friendship, or a generous scoop of self-love, today is all about celebrating love in its many flavors.

So, donโ€™t forget to grab your ingredients to make this day filled with love and sweetness with
a special someone, friends, family, or yourself! Share your appreciation with those who matter most, whether through a love-sprinkled handwritten letter, a well-baked gift, or a perfect blend of quality time together.

Wishing you a Valentineโ€™s Day baked with warmth, layered with love, and as sweet as the perfect dessert!

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๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: The Office of the President released Memo No. 25 - 050 today, declaring February 13, 2025 (Thursday) as a suspensi...
12/02/2025

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š: The Office of the President released Memo No. 25 - 050 today, declaring February 13, 2025 (Thursday) as a suspension of face-to-face classes at West Visayas State University - Main Campus.

This decision, due to the anticipated large turnout of participants for the "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" National Rally, is in response to Executive Order No. 019, Series of 2025, issued by Iloilo City Mayor Hon. Jerry P. Treรฑas, which suspends classes at all levels within the territorial jurisdiction of Iloilo City, aiming to manage the expected crowd and ensure safety during the event.

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๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟToday, February 11, we commemorate the life, works, and sacrifices of ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, former Gov...
11/02/2025

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ

Today, February 11, we commemorate the life, works, and sacrifices of ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ ๐—๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, former Governor of Antique, a devoted public servant, proud patriot, and bold warrior of liberty.

During Martial Law, Javier inspired his constituents to relentlessly pursue truth and champion the principles of justice and equality. Regrettably, his assassination took place only days after the elections, amid a time of intense political unrest.

However, his commitment to serving others remains a beacon of inspiration, reminding everyone who learns his story of the significance of moral integrity and the pursuit of justice.

Moreover, Republic Act 7601 of 1992 designates February 11 of each year as a special non-working holiday in Panay to honor his untimely death, which inspired the memorable EDSA People Power Revolution.

May his legacy demonstrates the importance of standing up with our own principles for democracy and the goodness of majority.

Caption by Christian Bryle Estuya
Layout by Alvine Cornelia Faciolan

๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ-๐—–๐—ข๐—˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€By Rochel Dorothy RafaelApproximately 250...
10/02/2025

๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ-๐—–๐—ข๐—˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€
By Rochel Dorothy Rafael

Approximately 250 graduates, including five topnotchers from West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE), took their oath today, Feb. 9, at the Iloilo Convention Center to formally commence their journey as licensed teachers.

These WVSU-COE graduates are among more than 3,000 inductees from Western Visayas who passed the September 2024 Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT).

โ€œI feel an immense sense of pride and accomplishment. Becoming a full-fledged licensed teacher is such a rewarding experience, and it's inspiring to be part of a community dedicated to shaping young minds and building a brighter future,โ€ said Emily F. Valderama, who placed sixth in the licensure exam.

She earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education from the college.

Following the awarding of topnotchers, WVSU-COE received two honors from the Professional Regulation Commissionโ€™s Professional Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers.

The college was recognized as the No. 1 top-performing school at the elementary level, with a 96.40% passing rate (107 passers out of 111 takers).

It was also named the No. 2 top-performing school at the secondary level, with a 96.77% passing rate (150 passers out of 155 takers).

โ€œBeing in the College of Education for four years has helped me equip myself with the knowledge, skills, and values that a professional teacher ought to have. My preparation for a successful teaching career has been greatly supported by the facultyโ€™s guidance, support, and practical learning opportunities,โ€ said Raniela D. Tabing, a WVSU-COE alumnus.

She earned a Bachelor of Special Needs Education, major in Teaching Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Learners (BSNEd-TDHL).

The college has consistently been recognized as a top-performing institution, producing licensed teachers and topnotchers in elementary education, special needs education, and secondary education.

Many of its graduates have also achieved success in their respective fields.

"I plan to apply for a teaching position and wholeheartedly fulfill the calling Iโ€™ve been prepared forโ€”to teach, guide, mentor, and inspire young minds. I am excited to continue learning and growing, not just as a professional, but as someone who can make a lasting impact on the lives of my students," said Edcelle Jhon M. Mamon, a Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Social Studies graduate.

The licensure examination and oath-taking ceremony were conducted in accordance with Republic Act No. 7836, the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994, which recognizes the critical role of teachers in nation-building and ensures quality education through proper supervision, licensure regulation, and professionalization of teaching.

Photo courtesy of Emily F. Valderama, Raniela D. Tabing, Edcelle Jhon M. Mamon, and Yancy Aubrey Panugon

๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—–๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—จ๐—”๐—ฅ๐——. Concluding her refined performance, West Visayas State University - College of Education candidat...
08/02/2025

๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—–๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—” ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—จ๐—”๐—ฅ๐——. Concluding her refined performance, West Visayas State University - College of Education candidate, Romavil N. Abelarde was proclaimed Ms. WVSU 2025 - Research and Innovation (2nd runner-up) during the announcement of winners at Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025 on Feb. 7 at the WVSU Cultural Center.

Besting candidates from various colleges and external campuses, Abelarde stood tall, illuminating a remarkable achievement for both the College and the Taga-Ed community.

๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—น๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ.

Photos by Alria Loudine Lacurom and Shane Salao
Layout by Fritz Jaime Sumbo

๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜†๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ฟ. ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜€. ๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฑNi JC Rey PadillaNagningning ang husay, talino, a...
08/02/2025

๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜†๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ฟ. ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜€. ๐—ช๐—ฉ๐—ฆ๐—จ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Ni JC Rey Padilla

Nagningning ang husay, talino, at adbokasiya ng mga kinatawan ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon na sina Romavil Abelarde mula sa BSNED Elementary Teaching 3-B, at Jerhod Wenn Flores mula sa BSED 3-F, sa katatapos lamang na Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025, na ginanap sa WVSU Cultural Center noong Pebrero 7, 2024.

Ipinamalas ni Abelarde ang kanyang talino at kakayahan, na nagbigay-daan upang masungkit niya ang titulong Ms. Research and Innovation, isang parangal na kumakatawan sa pangatlong puwesto sa Ms. WVSU 2025.

"Ang Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon ay maayos na kinatawan ng mga mahuhusay at dedikadong indibidwal na hindi lamang nagpakitang-gilas kundi nagpahayag din ng kanilang boses para sa pagbabago at pagpapaunlad ng edukasyon. Lubos naming ipinagmamalaki ang kanilang mga nakamit," ani Jay Delos Reyes, pangalawang pangulo ng Education Student Council at tagapamahala ng mga kinatawan ng kolehiyo sa nasabing kompetisyon.

Samantala, nagningning naman si Flores sa production number, kung saan itinampok ang kanyang kisig at tikas suot ang isang gintong kasuotan. Ang kanyang tiwala sa sarili at natural na sigla ang naging susi sa kanyang kahanga-hangang pagganap.

"Marahil, ang naging kalamangan ko ay ang pagsunod ko sa paulit-ulit na paalala na huwag kalimutang ngumiti, maging totoo sa sarili, at gawin lang ang makakaya namin," pagbabahagi ni Flores nang tanungin tungkol sa kanyang sikreto sa mahusay na performance.

Isa sa mga tampok na bahagi ng patimpalak ay ang advocacy speech, kung saan binigyang-diin ni Abelarde ang kahalagahan ng inklusibong edukasyon.

"Ang WVSU ay isang haligi ng kahusayan, at bilang isang proud na Taga-West, ako ay naninindigan upang lalo pang pagningningin ang hinaharap nito sa pamamagitan ng lakas ng inklusibidad at pagkakaiba-iba. Sa pamamagitan nito, binibigyang-liwanag natin ang landas patungo sa isang hinaharap kung saan walang naiiwan," aniya.

Kaakibat ng pagkamit ni Abelarde sa titulong Ms. Research and Innovation, inaasahan siyang magiging tagapagtaguyod ng mas malawak na dedikasyon sa intelektuwal na pagdiskubre, malikhaing inobasyon, at progresibong hakbang para sa buong komunidad ng WVSU.

Ang Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025 ay bahagi ng taunang University Days, subalit naantala ang iskedyul nito at isinagawa matapos ang katatapos lamang na University Hinampang 2025.

Mga larawan ni Alria Loudine Lacurom

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ- ๐—˜๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด โ€˜๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฑNi Evelan Manejo Bitbit ang mga tagsa-tagsa ka abilidad sa l...
08/02/2025

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ- ๐—˜๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด โ€˜๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ
Ni Evelan Manejo

Bitbit ang mga tagsa-tagsa ka abilidad sa latagon sang isports, napulo kag walo (18) ka mga atleta halin sa West Visayas State University College of Education (WVSU - COE) ang nagpakigbahin para irepresenta ang La Paz Campus sa ginhiwat nga University Hinampang โ€˜25 sini nga ika-3 asta ika-6 nga adlaw sang Pebrero.

Ang tema subong nga tuig, โ€œPAGSIBOD 2025: Harnessing Growth, Celebrating Unity, A Journey of Progress through Sportsโ€, nagpakita sang paningnguha sang Unibersidad nga palaparon indi lamang ang edukasyon kundi pati ang pagpatubo kag ang pagpa-uswag sang kaugalingon, kag paghiliusa paagi sang isports.

โ€œThis event symbolizes more than just athletic achievement, it serves as a transformative process for we can find not only physical abilities [but also] the capacity of leadership.โ€
[Ini nga hitabo nagasimbolo sang labi pa sa kadalag-an sa atleta, nagaserbe ini nga isa ka proseso sang pagbag-o para makita naton indi lamang ang pisikal nga mga ikasarang [kundi pati man] ang kapasidad sang pagpanguna.], panambiton ni Jerome P. Millan, WVSU-Federated Student Council chairperson.

Ginbuksan ang kahiwatan sa isa ka mainit nga parada sang mga atleta nga gin-updan sang faculty, supporters, kag iba pa nga bisita antis ang opening program.

Para kay Shaira Alcala, BSED 3E, tiglawas sang softball (women), โ€œlast minute naman na โ€˜ko nagdecide nga majoin sa hinampang pero no regrets gid kay narealize ko nga bisan ano pa kabudlay or kakapoy sang imo gina-atubang, if surrounded with good people, makita mo gid ang brighter side.โ€

Kaangot sini, ang mga tiglawas halin sa COE naghakot man sang mga kadalag-an matapos ang apat ka adlaw.

Ang mga tiglawas amu sanday:

๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น
Zea Mae U. Inobe BEED 3B
Almer Claire T. Ambagan BSED 2D

๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€
Jayve Dublas BECED 4A

๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—ฆ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด (๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป) ๐Ÿฐ ๐˜… ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†
Matthew Edouard Cobrador BECED 2A

๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น
Illon Morata BSED 2B

๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น
Shaira Alcala BSED 3E

๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€
Gil Robert Nismal BSED 1B

๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น
Fiona Marie Feliciano BSNED TDHL 2A
Catherine Justine Dalton BSNED EST 3B

๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€
Bern Billones BSED 2G

๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐—”๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ (๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป) - ๐Ÿฐ๐˜…๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—บ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†
Jolyne Y. Tagacay BSED 3D

๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น
Karl Futotana BSED 3F
Paul Zante BSED 4C

๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž
๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€
Christian Bryle Estuya BSED 3F

๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น
Jenn Espino BEED 4-B

๐—˜-๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ (๐— ๐—Ÿ๐—•๐—•)
Ralph Michael Condino BSED 4B

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜„ (๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ป)
Nicko John Calambro BSNED TDHL 2A

Sa katapusan nga adlaw, ginpasidunggan ang mga atleta nga nangin champion sa tagsa-tagsa nila nga kompetisyon. Ginahatagan sang medalya, trophy, kag certificates ang mga nagdaog, samtang ginproklamar man ang Most Valuable Player (MVP) kag mga outstanding performers.

Ang University Hinampang 2025 nagabilin sang isa ka malawig nga epekto sa mga partisipante kag nagapahayag sang pabilin nga misyon sang unibersidad sa pagpabakod sang teamwork, sportsmanship kag determinasyon sa mga atleta.

Photos by Yoj Frances Chiva, John Hennesy Degoma, Pierre Paul Superio and Rochel Dorothy Rafael

๐ˆ๐‚๐˜๐Œ๐ˆ: West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) candidate, Romavil N. Abelarde, has made it to th...
07/02/2025

๐ˆ๐‚๐˜๐Œ๐ˆ: West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) candidate, Romavil N. Abelarde, has made it to the final interview for this yearโ€™s Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025.

Exhibiting her knowledge and remarkable character, Abelarde aced the final interview with confidence and poise, providing a thoughtful answer to the question: WVSU is striving to be recognized as a world-class institution. As the ambassadress for the university, what do you think is the most important message you would share with the global academic community about WVSU's vision for the future?

Caption by Florian Mitch Arelolo and Ericka Maria Daniele Jalandoni
Photo by Shane Salao
Layout by Fritz Jaime Sumbo

๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š. Habang binabalot sa kinang ng kanilang kasuotan, ipinamalas nina Romavil N. Abelarde at Jerhod Wenn B. Fl...
07/02/2025

๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š. Habang binabalot sa kinang ng kanilang kasuotan, ipinamalas nina Romavil N. Abelarde at Jerhod Wenn B. Flores mula sa West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) ang kani-kanilang karilagan at kariktan sa formal wear at evening gown competition ng Mr. and Ms. WVSU 2025 ngayong araw, Pebrero 7, sa WVSU Cultural Center.

Mga salita ni Samaika Roca
Mga kuha ni Alria Loudine Lacurom and Shane Salao

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