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30/08/2024

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
By Sheila Mae Geronco

Two hundred sixty-five first-year students from West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) participated in an inspirational talk called ‘Pag-ugmad sang Kinaadman’ Program Phase 1.

The event was held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on August 30, 2024, at the New Academic Building (NAB) Functional Hall.

With the theme, “Project EDspire: Cultivating the Next Generation of Educators”, the event aimed to inspire and prepare first-year students as future educators.

The program featured an inspirational talk by Dr. Micron Rey Fuego, a faculty member from the Division of Special Needs Education of the COE, who emphasized the journey to becoming a teacher, discussing the challenges faced and strategies for success.

"Love what you are doing, love the profession that you chose. Love your family, love your friends, and love yourself... Loving yourself means maintaining your well-being, [and] staying healthy," said Dr. Fuego.

Students from various majors had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications during an open forum that followed the talk.

"It's an eye-opener, as listening to the experiences and words of motivation given by the speaker really helped me understand what it means and what it takes to be a teacher," said Paul Andrie Talves, a first-year student from BSED-Science 1-D, reflecting on how the activity inspired and prepared him as a future educator.

Photos by Evelan Manejo

29/08/2024

Good day, taga-West!

We reach out to you today with heavy hearts on behalf of Paul Stanford Loquias of BEEd 3-B, a cherished member of our community who is facing a difficult battle. As Paul bravely fights for his health, he needs our help now more than ever. Your financial support can make a world of difference, easing the burden of his medical expenses and giving him hope and strength to recover.

No amount is too small, and every contribution will directly support Paul's treatments and care. Please send your donations through the GCash account below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Judella Beatriz Velete at 09853518529.

Thank you for opening your hearts. Your kindness and generosity mean everything to Paul and his family in this challenging time.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇.

Good day, everyone!

We, the Association of General Education Students (AGES) are reaching out with a heartfelt request for your financial support to 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐃 3-𝐁 in his time of need. Any donation, will be directly used to cover his medical expenses and essential treatments. Your kindness, can make a significant impact on his journey to recovery.

You may send your help to the account provided below. If you need assistance you may contact 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙯 𝙑𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚.

Gcash and Contact Number: 09853518529

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘!

Your support means the world to Paul and his loved ones.

28/08/2024

𝗖𝗢𝗘 𝗕𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗗-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
By Evelan Manejo

The Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED) program at the College of Education (COE) at West Visayas State University (WVSU) held its Teaching Internship Pinning Ceremony on Aug. 27, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the WVSU Rehearsal Room.

The event was attended by 29 pre-service teachers from the BSNED-Generalist program. Prof. Rosalea Cornelia A. De Leon, division chairperson of the Special Education Students' Association (SPEDSA), and Dr. Ricky M. Magno, Dean of COE, honored the event with their presence.

“As such, you will carry both the privileges as well as the responsibilities of upholding this noblest of professions,” Prof. De Leon emphasized during her welcome remarks.

During the ceremony, pre-service teachers marched into the rehearsal room with their parents, who pinned them, symbolizing their readiness to teach. Students also received certificates and recited the practice teacher’s creed.

“The pin is not just a symbol of achievement but a testament to your dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping young minds,” said Dr. Magno.

Furthermore, the Teaching Internship General Orientation was held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the same venue, where Dr. Hilda C. Montaño, the plenary guest speaker, discussed strategies for achieving mental wellness in the classroom.

Asia Maurice A. Calanoy, BSNED-Generalist 4B chairperson, reminded the participants that as they pin the symbols of their new roles, they should remember that entering this vocation allows them to make a difference every day.

The formal deployment of fourth-year SPEDSA practice teachers to various elementary schools will begin on Sept. 6.

Photos by Julia Christine Ma**co

26/08/2024

Today, we celebrate National Heroes Day to honor the brave Filipinos who fought and sacrificed their lives so that we may live in peace.

We also dedicate this day to our unsung heroes—medical and legal practitioners, advocates, General Services Office (GSO) personnel, and educators—who continuously provide exceptional service to our nation and its people.

Let’s take this day to recognize their sacrifice, compassion, and courage. Happy National Heroes Day!

Caption by Yehlette Martin
Layout by Fritz Jaime Sumbo

24/08/2024

𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑲 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂, the award-winning publication of West Visayas State University - College of Education, continues its commitment to development journalism. As we embark on another academic year, we remain dedicated to delivering truth and relevant stories to every taga-Ed.

Join us on this journey—together, we can reach new heights and make a lasting impact. Let’s keep the fire burning and work hand in hand for a brighter future.

"𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻—𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!"

Performed by:
Fides Anna Notes
Sophia Angela Docena
Mark Lawrence Articuna

Original Composition by:
Jaya Elizarde
Ma. Ella Nicole Untaran
Fides Anna Notes
Rodel Pacit

Arranged by:
Joannah Mekaela Jamelo

Caption by Christine Joy Badinas
Videographed and edited by John Hennesy Degoma

24/08/2024

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗔 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗮𝗻
By Prince Ryan Rabo

The Science Teaching Majors' Association (STEMA) of the College of Education at West Visayas State University (WVSU) successfully donated laboratory essentials to science majors through the Project LABan donation drive on Aug. 22, 2024.

The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on Taga-Ed science majors by providing them with laboratory essentials. Additionally, the drive supports other College of Education (COE) students by donating school uniforms to meet their educational requirements.

“We, the science majors, need to complete our laboratory experiments every week, so the frequent use of laboratory essentials makes Project LABan very helpful in reducing our financial burden,” said Jann Hendrick Labasano, an event chairperson and beneficiary of the donation drive.

The beneficiaries include first-year, second-year, and third-year students from the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in Science program.

“It is important to address the needs of our constituents, so I'm proud that we took this initiative to help meet the needs of our members,” said Vincent Crishtopher King, chairperson of STEMA.

Additional donations, including monetary contributions, laboratory essentials, and school uniforms, are still expected.

Photos courtesy of Angelou Peralta, Neil Rodge Garcia and Rea Mae Layasan

23/08/2024

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨'𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘀
By Christine Joy Badinas

Dr. Hazel Palmares Villa, the director of the Public Affairs, Marketing, and Communications Office at West Visayas State University (WVSU), was honored as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo City (TOIIC) for her exceptional contributions to the city.

The award was presented on August 23, 2024, during the Mayor’s Dinner at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.

Dr. Villa’s career is dedicated to journalism, teaching, and research. The TOIIC Award recognizes her impact on culture and education, particularly her efforts in enriching Iloilo City’s cultural landscape through her writing and involvement in projects with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), according to the Iloilo City Government.

“I believe it’s my work as a journalist, writer, researcher, and academic that has allowed me to document the developments in the city and share its livability with the world,” said Dr. Villa, who has been teaching at WVSU since 2011.

She added that she strives to provide insights and lessons from Iloilo City that readers and policymakers can apply in their own contexts.

In addition to her academic and research roles, Dr. Villa serves as an adviser for SILAK Media, the award-winning publication of the College of Education, where she mentors aspiring student journalists and encourages them to use their skills for the betterment of the community.

The recognition as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Ilonggos underscores Dr. Villa’s significant influence on both local and international communities. As the event concluded, she received a resounding round of applause, a fitting tribute to her remarkable contributions to culture, education, and the Ilonggo community.

“Receiving the 'Ten Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo City' award is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s not just a recognition of my work in writing, journalism, and education, but also a testament to the impact I’ve aimed to make in showcasing Iloilo City on a national and global stage,” Dr. Villa said. “This honor validates the effort and dedication I’ve poured into my work and highlights the importance of promoting our city’s rich culture and achievements.”

Dr. Villa also expressed gratitude, acknowledging the role of faith in her journey, adding, “I see this award as a chance to give back the glory to God for all that I have become. It’s His guidance and blessings that have enabled me to contribute to our community and inspire others along the way.”

Photos courtesy of Dr. Hazel Villa and Iloilo City Government FB Page

21/08/2024

The sails are hoisted, and the journey begins— “𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒈: 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑲'𝒔 𝑽𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉” is calling all who are ready to navigate the seas of development journalism. Join us on this mission to uncover and amplify the truths that shape our world. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or an eager newcomer, this voyage offers the chance to make waves and chart a course toward impactful storytelling.

Exciting news: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗞 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗕𝗕 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠. Take the chance to be part of this transformative journey!

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21/08/2024

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Remembering Ninoy Aquino’s death anniversary

On this day, August 21, 2024, the country commemorates the 41st death anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

However, pursuant to proclamation no. 655 or the Amending Proclamation no. 368 s.2023 declaring the Regular Holidays and Special (Non-working) days for the year 2024, president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moved the commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day from August 21, 2024 to August 23, 2024, which he declared a special non-working day nationwide.

The Philippines has a long history of martyrs fighting against injustice, tyranny, repression, and despotism. However, the fight against oppression is now bounded by misinformation and disrespect for history. Those who shed light during dark times, like the martyr Ninoy Aquino, demonstrate that oppression cannot surpass empathy, hope, and the power of the masses. His life’s work and love for the Filipinos ignited the passion for change, especially for the voiceless and marginalized. Commemorating Ninoy’s death anniversary is not just a calendar holiday but a reminder to never forget and never let past events repeat themselves to our detriment.

17/08/2024

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗘𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗢𝗘 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
By Ma. Ella Nicole J. Untaran

Starting another academic year with excellence, students and faculty members of West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) participated in this year’s orientation program from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2024, at the WVSU Cultural Center.

With the theme, “COE Assemble: Building Strength Through Unity and Achieving Excellence as One,” the orientation informed students with the academic guidelines, policies, ethical responsibilities, and services related to student welfare.

“Many students want to be in your place at this very moment but it's you who are here and that shows you are the chosen ones. Indeed, the stars of the universe aligned for you to be in that position. So make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Dr. Ricky M. Magno, COE dean, during his opening message.

The program also featured a pinning ceremony, where first-year students received pins as a symbol of officially being a “Taga-Ed.”

“I hope our teachers will push us to become better and to help us keep our flame lit with upright values, morals, principles, and lessons that will shape us to become better persons,” shared Kyla Mae L. Calderon, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, who represented the first-year students.

In a display of COE pride, selected students modeled the school uniform and Type B attire during the orientation program.

Photos by Julia Christine Ma**co and Lyza Jean Lavado

16/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Various student organizations from the West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) united to welcome freshmen in the College’s booth inspired by iconic Filipino films in this year’s Orgs Fest on Aug. 16, 2024 at the WVSU Jubilee Park.

With the theme "Pelikula, Booth-ique," the College's booth comprises nine organizations:

• Association of Early Childhood Education Students (AECES)
• Circle of Mathematicians (COM)
• English Majors' Organization (EMO)
• Kapisanang Diwa at Panitik (KADIPAN)
• Science Teaching Majors' Association (STEMA)
• Majors of Values Education (MOVE)
• Association of General Education Students (AGES)
• Special Education Students’ Association (SPEDSA)
• SILAK Media

Via Florian Mitch Arelolo
Photos by Ma. Ella Nicole Untaran and Julia Christine Ma**co

16/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Speaking on behalf of the first-year students of the West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE), Kyla Mae L. Calderon, a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, shares the expectations of her fellow first-year students in her message during the COE orientation program, August 15, 2024, at the WVSU Cultural Center.

Caption by Roger Sibag
Photo by Lyza Jean Lavado

16/08/2024

𝐒𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲-𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲. 𝐒𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐨, 𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐚’𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲.

Maligayang kaarawan sa aming tagapayo, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗙. 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗻! Ang araw na ito ay sumisimbolo ng pagkasilang ng isang ina—isang modelong g**o na ang hangad ay kabutihan at pagpapahalaga sa mga kakayahan at talento ng kaniyang mga mag-aaral na pinapayuhan.

Hiling namin ang iyong labis na kasiyahan at pagkinang na nagbibigay ng positibong liwanag para sa lahat sa araw na ito. Minamahal at pinapahalagahan ka ng buong SILAK PUBmilya. ✨💙

16/08/2024

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: A "blockbuster event" takes place at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Cultural Center as Taga-Ed freshmen, along with other first-year students from various colleges, gather for this year’s Imbukada or the University Freshmen Orientation (UFO), Aug 16, 2024.

This annual program serves as the official welcoming event for the newest members of the WVSU community and introduces them to the vision, mission, and core values of the University.

With the theme “Bida Ka, Taga-West! Ang Unang Kabanata sa Makulay na Paglalakbay,” this program was organized by the University Student Council.

After this orientation, an Org Fest will take place at 1 p.m. at the WVSU Jubilee Park featuring booths from various student organizations in the University. | via Prince Ryan Rabo and Alyssa Joyce Flaviano

Photos by Lyza Jean Lavado

15/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Donning excellence in Taga-Ed style, the College of Education (COE) students model the College uniforms and Type B attire during the COE Orientation Program on August 15, 2024, at the University Cultural Center.

Caption by Jaya Elizarde
Photos by Lyza Jean Lavado an Julia Ma**co

15/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Students and faculty of West Visayas State University – College of Education (WVSU-COE) gather for this year's orientation program on Thursday, August 15, at the WVSU Cultural Center.

Caption by Samaika Roca
Photos by Lyza Jean Lavado and Julia Ma**co

15/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Dr. Ricky M. Magno, dean of the West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE), extends a warm welcome to the first-year students during the COE orientation held today, August 15, 2024, at the WVSU Cultural Center.

Caption by Evelan Manejo
Layout by Amirah Faiwas
Photo by Lyza Jean Lavado

15/08/2024

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Students from the West Visayas State University - College of Education (WVSU-COE) gather today at the University Cultural Center to welcome and celebrate the start of the new academic year.

Caption by JC Rey Padilla
Photos by Julia Christine Ma**co, Lyza Jean Lavado and Evelan Manejo

15/08/2024

A blessed birthday to the University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and College of Education former Dean, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮. 𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮. Your relentless service to our University truly portrays your commitment in upholding excellence.

As you celebrate another year of life, may you be filled with joy and good health. We believe that you will continue to nourish every Taga-West as we steadfastly reach our full potential.

May you continue to become a beacon of hope to others, Ma’am Tin!

15/08/2024

𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐆: 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐊’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡

𝘼𝙝𝙤𝙮, 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙖-𝙀𝙙! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙩!⛵🌊

SILAK Media, the award-winning publication of the College of Education (COE), is now opening its hatch to 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗚𝗕𝗕) student journalists who will anchor their creative prowess in the pursuit of development journalism.

The publication is in need of the following on the deck:
𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘀 (𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀)
𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀.

𝙂𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣,
𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣...

Are you ready to embark in an open sea with multiple perspectives in the horizon? And to always seek the truth in both calm and troubled waters?

Below are the 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 so you can make it in our cabin's list:

1. Applicants must be bona fide students of West Visayas State University - College of Education, La Paz Campus.

2. To start the application process, applicants must complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Please use your personal email when applying.

3. All applicants must submit/attach their initial works according to the position they are applying for, along with their curriculum vitae, on the Google application form provided above.

4. The online application process will be open from August 13, 2024, until 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2024.

5. SILAK Media will contact applicants after they have completed the application form for further instructions.

6. There will be two stages in the screening process:
a. The first stage of screening will take place on August 22, 2024. The first stage will be a skills appraisal. During this stage, fictionists and poets will write an output on an assigned topic. Cartoonists, illustrators, and multimedia artists will have tasks scheduled in the afternoon.

b. Those who pass the first stage will be interviewed face-to-face on August 23, 2024. The location for the interview will be at the SILAK Media office.

7. For further queries and clarifications, message us on Facebook (SILAK Media) or email us at [email protected]

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙!

Caption by Jaya Elizarde and JC Rey Padilla
Layout by Rommelen Dema-ala

14/08/2024

Happy birthday to one of our magazine editors, Lyza Jean Lavado!

You have the ability to capture moments in seconds. You have the power to tell stories through your amazing pictures. You have the natural charm to make people smile. With that, continue to be who you are and foster that talent, which can help inspire others to love photography as well.

On this special day, your SILAK pubmilya sends you the warmest birthday greetings!

14/08/2024

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑻𝑯 🌊...

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 😔

Para sa aton ikaduha nga episode sang 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙇𝘼𝙔𝘼𝙂 𝙨𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣, aton paga-istoryahan kung, "𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑲?" 🤔

Ano bala ang mga perks kung miyembro na kamo? Ano bala ang "𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏" namon nga pauso? Kag aside sa development journalism, ano pagid ang ginapromote namon? 🤭

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝑰𝑳𝑨𝑲 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒉𝒉𝒉-𝒇𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔...
𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓?
𝑯𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 🥵
𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 🥶 "

Yieeee, nagiging interested na siya. Lantawa kag patapusa ang video kay nali after mo kalantaw, maka-decide ka na.

𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗜, 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗔! 🤩

SILAK Media is looking for the following: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘀 (𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀), 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7

Note: This is exclusive to WVSU-COE students only.

Caption by JC Rey Padilla
Videographed and edited by John Hennesy Degoma

13/08/2024

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 🌊...

𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠! 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐨? 👀
Syempre, Chapter 1 na kita sang aton pagLAYAG sa KAMATUORAN! 🤩

Sa first episode ka aton GBB Serye, aton paga-istoryahan ang "𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈" ka SILAK Media para sa imo!

Well, para may twist—BASYAHAN namon kamo sang mga impormasyon nga dapat niyo mabal-an para maka-decide kamo sa pag-start sang inyo pagLAYAG kaupod ang SILAK Media.

𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒊𝒚𝒂𝒌 𝒏𝒂 𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒐, 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒑 𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐...
𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒚𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏, 𝒅𝒂𝒘 𝒈𝒊𝒏-𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒂𝒔𝒐 🤒

Tan-awa kag binag-binaga, kay nali kung maging interested ka—
𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡! 𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗮!✨

SILAK Media is looking for the following: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘀 (𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀), 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7
https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7

Note: This is exclusive to WVSU-COE students only.

Caption by JC Rey Padilla
Videographed and edited by John Hennesy Degoma

13/08/2024

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗢 𝗚𝗨𝗬𝗦 :)
Ari link oh: https://forms.gle/8bFn5dxHGAvEN7rc7

13/08/2024

𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐑!

The first day is always the most terrifying yet most exciting day of the academic year.

For those who officially mark the beginning of their journey as a Taga-West today, take a moment to explore this new environment that will become your home in the years to come. Open yourself to meeting new people who may become your companions throughout this unpredictable journey. You've made it to the starting point, and we hope you'll also make it to the finish line.

For those who chose to continue their journey at this University, keep that fire burning because today, you're already a step closer to your goals. You've come this far, so be proud of yourself. You survived the last academic year, and this year, we hope that you'll not only survive but also thrive—because you can.

Welcome back, Taga-Ed! Make this first day a memorable one.

Caption by Roger Sibag Jr.
Layout by Fritz Jaime Sumbo

13/08/2024

𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒑, 𝑻𝒂𝒈𝒂-𝑬𝒅!

Sa pagsisimula ng taunang panuruang 2024-2025 ng Unibersidad, ating ipagpatuloy ang pagtaguyod, pagmamalaki, at sasabihing "Malayo pa, pero MALAYO NA!"

Lagi nating tatandaan na sa bawat pagwakas ng isang kabanata, may panibagong yugto na magsisimula.

Kaya't patuloy na pagyabungin ang ating mga sarili at muling hamunin ang diwang Taga-Ed! Hanggang sa matahak ang tamang landas at makamit ang tamang lugar sa ilalim ng araw.

𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴!✨

Mga salita ni Prince Ryan Rabo
Likha ni Rommelen Dema-ala

09/08/2024

[PRESS RELEASE]

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that 𝐞𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is now recruiting 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬! 📚✨ Join us in our groundbreaking inter-institutional collaboration between West Visayas State University and Education for an Interdependent World (Brussels, Belgium).🌍

This is your chance to be part of an innovative journey that bridges cultures and fosters mutual understanding through digital teaching. Your enthusiasm and commitment can truly make a difference in our global community! 🌏🤝

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!🌟

📝 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎:
https://forms.gle/i1KnVEqnRnf9MGx69
https://forms.gle/i1KnVEqnRnf9MGx69
https://forms.gle/i1KnVEqnRnf9MGx69

Application period will span from August 7, 2024 until August 21, 2024.




Publication material courtesy of EDIW - Intercultural Digital Learning

08/08/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: WVSU to start classes on Tuesday, Aug. 13

West Visayas State University (WVSU) students will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, according to a memo released by the Office of the University President on Aug. 7.

All students must wear their Type "A" school uniforms on the first day of school. First-year students, however, are given until Sept. 16, 2024, to wear their complete uniforms.

Faculty members will report for their first day of service on Aug. 12. A General Faculty Assembly will be held at the Cultural Center on the same day. | via Christine Joy Badinas

05/08/2024

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗘𝗱 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝘀𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗮
By Christine Joy Badinas

Fueled by a spirit of volunteerism, the West Visayas State University-College of Education (WVSU-COE) conducted a Brigada Eskwela today, August 5, in preparation for the upcoming school year.

With the theme "COE Brigada Para sa Balik Eskwela," the Education Student Council (ESC) and various college organizations aimed to make the New Academic Building conducive for learning ahead of the first day of classes on August 12, 2024.

This initiative also seeks to reduce the General Services Office (GSO) workload through the Brigada Eskwela effort.

A total of 474 volunteer taga-Ed students participated in the activity.

Photos by Julia Christine Ma**co and John Hennesy Degoma

02/08/2024

𝙎𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙩𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙨,
𝙆𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖 𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙨.
𝙎𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙠𝙤, 𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖, 𝙠𝙪𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤'𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙨,
𝙆𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤'𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞'𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙬𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨.

𝙄𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙪𝙝𝙤𝙣,
𝙒𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙮𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣,
𝙆𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙣,
𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙞𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙤'𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙤𝙣.

Tuwing buwan ng Agosto ay ating ipagdiriwang at pinapahalagahan ang wikang nagpapakilala sa ating mayamang kultura—wikang Filipino. Ang ating kinalakhang wika ay sumasalamin ng ating pagiging simple ngunit katangi-tangi na palaging nagmamarka sa buong mundo.

Ang buwan na ito ay isa ring pagkilala sa mga natatanging pagganap ng mga bayani ng wika't kultura pati na rin sa mga manunulat na siyang nagbibigay-buhay sa ating wika at nagtataas ng ating bandera sa iba't ibang lupalok ng mundo.

Kaya't huwag magsawang isapuso at gamitin ang ating sariling wika—Wikang Filipino. Bilang isang Pinoy, ang pagpapalaganap ng ating wika ay maituturing na isang obligasyon sa pagsisig**o na ito'y hindi maglaho at magamit pa ng mga susunod na henerasyon.

Mabuhay ang ating kultura, Mabuhay ang wikang Filipino!

Mga salita ni Florian Mitch Arelolo
Likha ni Samaika Roca