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2024

DA regional office confers outstanding partner in development award to VSUThe Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 (DA RFO 8) recognized VSU as one of its outstanding partners in development, specifically in the agri-fishery sectors in Eastern Visayas.

VSU implements ‘one-stop-shop’ admissions enrollment process for freshmenFor a centralized enrollment process for the newest #ProudViscans, the VSU Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services (OVPSAS) designed the “one-stop-shop” initiative for seamless registration.

Pest Management Head is Outstanding Plant Pathologist in InstructionDr. Robelyn T. Piamonte, Head of the Department of Pest Management (DPM) and Head of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (PDDL) is a recipient of the 2024 Gerardo O. Ocfemia Outstanding Plant Pathologist Award in Instruction by the Philippine Phytopathological Society, Inc. (PSS).

VSU Media Team trains LGU Baybay on data visualization and infographic designTo help the Baybay City Agricultural Office (CAO) prepare and provide comprehensive reports on their agricultural projects, the VSU Media Team trained their staff on report preparation using infographics.

As VSU aspires to be a national green university, it launches #GoGreen projectTo push for a sustainable campus environment, VSU officially launched its Going Green Project, which is an initiative driven toward the realization of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

VSU pursues environmental conservation through One Health initiativeIn a generation where the urgency of preserving our planet has never been higher, the call to action resounds louder than ever. At Visayas State University (VSU), this call is not merely heard but embraced with fervor and determination.

#VSU100: Get to know the outstanding farmers and fisherfolk in the VisayasFor VSU’s 100th Anniversary, the university widened the scope of its search for the UGMAD Awardees to the entire Visayas region.

VSU organizes gift-giving & coastal clean-up for its 100th anniversaryAs part of its Centennial Anniversary celebration, VSU spearheaded a coastal clean-up drive and outreach program to highlight the importance of sharing and caring for its communities and environment.

#ProudViscans win second in national rodeo festival in MasbateThe VSU Association of Rodeo Enthusiasts in Visca (AREV) bagged second place in the overall ranking of the 28th Rodeo Festival held in Masbate from April 9 to 13, 2024.

#ProudViscans share VSU’s edge after placing 4th in nat’l forestry olympiadVSU forestry students talked about how their teamwork dynamics and excellent training from the Department of Forest Science (DFS) and College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CFES) served as their competitive edge after being declared as third placer in the overall 14th National Forestry Olympiad (NFO) held at the University of Philippines Los Baños this year.

CME partners with LGU Ormoc City for carbon footprint reduction projectTo help local government units (LGUs) make localized strategies for reducing carbon footprint, the VSU College of Management and Economics (CME) with its scientific and technical expertise, was tapped to join the participatory planning in decarbonization in Ormoc City.

CME to work with German university for a research on bioeconomyVSU is privileged as one of the university partners of the Bioeconomy Economics Research Group from the University of Passau (UniPassau) in Germany to work on joint research on the valorization of residues for bio-based products, particularly, tropical fruits.

CAFS Dean is first #ProudViscan to win NRCP Achievement Award Aside from his expertise in soil science, he also plays a part in geo-ecological research such as management of degraded and marginal soils; sustainable management of problem soils for crop production; and impact of land use change on soil and the environment among others. On top of that, Prof. Asio and soil scientists from Germany and the Netherlands co-authored the “Guidelines for Soil Description (4th Edition)” published in 2006 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which is now a global standard reference on the complete procedure for soil description and for collecting field data needed for classifying soil systems. His research findings are documented in close to 90 peer-reviewed publications including several articles in International Statistical Institute and Scopus journals which local and foreign researchers have cited. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Annals of Tropical Research, the first peer-reviewed scientific journal published by VSU. The CAFS Dean is also the Division Editor of the Eurasian Journal of Soil Science, and a reviewer of different local and international journals including the Philippine Journal of Science, Philippine Agriculturist, Sylvatrop, Elsevier and Springer – Geoderma, Catena, Ecological Applications, Land Degradation and Development, Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, and Geochemical Journal. Because of his research interest in soil science and geo-ecology, he created a blog named “Soil and Environment” where he publishes scientific and research content to provide relevant and new information on soil and its relation to environment, agriculture, and human health. This blog has already received more than 300,000 reads from his readers worldwide. Dr. Asio finished his PhD in soil science from the University of Hohenheim in Germany; and his MS and BS degrees in soil science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and VSU, respectively. He also did his postdoctoral research at the National Taiwan University and the Martin Luther University in Germany.

2023

VSU records its first ever victory in the prestigious National Book AwardsVSU makes history for having first #ProudViscans among the 35 declared winners of the 41st National Book Awards for 2023!

Farmers, LGUs, & SUCs in Eastern Visayas push for revival of abaca industryThere is a strong unified push among all sectors in Eastern Visayas to bring back the once vibrant abaca industry in the region. To make this happen, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), farmer groups, and industry players convened for 2 days to discuss how to make this aspiration a reality.

VSU prof presents paper in Yale University; talks about rainforestation successAs a research institution, Visayas State University (VSU) continued to make an influential contribution to science, technology, and environmental conservation in local, national, and international arenas.

VSU dev’t project with Australian agency steps up to meet market demands With the rising concern on food safety and the evolving market demand, Visayas State University continues to strengthen its commitment to building a sustainable community and environment through a five-year project funded by the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), which is the stepped for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) shortened as “ACIAR-GAP”.

After 3 months of rehab, VSU releases Hawksbill turtle back to the seaAfter three months of monitoring, caring, and treatment, VSU released the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), locally known as pawikan back to the sea following its recovery from four stab wounds on its head when it was rescued.

VSU prof joins field course on sustainable communities & agroecology in ColombiaTo deeply understand the agroecological restoration approach for sustainable land use and conservation, Professor Dr. Guiraldo C. Fernandez took part in a field course offered by Yale University School of the Environment and the Environment Leadership and Training Initiatives (ELTI) in South America.

#GoingGlobal: AnSci faculty joins bioinformatics training in ThailandCyrill John Godinez, Ph.D. faculty-researcher of the VSU Department of Animal Science (DAS) is the lone #ProudViscan who attended the international training on bioinformatics in Thailand which is a modern tool to collect and analyze whole genome sequencing data (WGS) or the complete genetic make-up of plants and animals.

VSU VetMed program remains fully compliant to CHED and PRC standardsThe Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Validation team found that VSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine remains compliant with the policies, standards, and guidelines for the offering of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in the university.

VSU prof joins field course on sustainable communities & agroecology in ColombiaTo deeply understand the agroecological restoration approach for sustainable land use and conservation, Professor Dr. Guiraldo C. Fernandez took part in a field course offered by Yale University School of the Environment and the Environment Leadership and Training Initiatives (ELTI) in South America.

After 3 months of rehab, VSU releases Hawksbill turtle back to the seaAfter three months of monitoring, caring, and treatment, VSU released the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), locally known as pawikan back to the sea following its recovery from four stab wounds on its head when it was rescued.

#ProudViscans share research on climate resilient agriculture in Thailand#ProudViscans Dr. Moises Neil V. Seriño, Dean of the College of Management and Economics, and Mr. Dhenber Lusanta of the Ecological Farm and Resources Management Institute (Eco-FARMI) took part in the Special Lecture Series on Climate Resilient Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand as invited resource speakers and collaborating experts.

2022

VSU NARC builds own tissue culture laboratory to boost local abaca industryTo revitalize the once vibrant local abaca industry in Eastern Visayas, the National Abaca Research Center (NARC) recently established an 18-million peso worth of Research and Instructional Building that will also house a dedicated Tissue Culture Laboratory.

Food for the Hungry taps PhilRootcrops for livelihood program in SamarVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

IN PHOTOS: VSU pursues various relief efforts for affected students and other victims of Typhoon OdetteVSU's various relief operations in the aftermath of typhoon Odette.

Southern Leyte gov’t taps VSU for agricultural rehabilitation after Typhoon OdetteVSU to rehab agricultural sector in Southern Leyte

VSU combats the spread of HIV/AIDS through peer educationUSHER conducts a 3-day peer-educator training to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.

PhilRootcrops staff goes to Thailand to see its thriving cassava industryIn a relentless pursuit of fostering the cassava industry's growth in the Visayas, a dynamic alliance between the Fatima Multipurpose Cooperative (FMPC), VSU PhilRootcrops, and Agriterra recently ventured to Bangkok, Thailand.

2021

VSU campus radio launches program on disaster preparedness with East-West CenterDYDC-FM 104.7, the official campus radio of the Visayas State University, launched its first-ever community drama laboratory on disaster preparedness held on December 22, 2020.

Celebrating VSU’s strong partnership with ACIAR and DENR on forest landscape restoration in the PhilippinesThis is the main goal of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) project called ACIAR ASEM 2016/103, a five-year research engagement between the Visayas State University (VSU) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

2020

VSU forestry experts train Indian foresters for BioAcademy FinlandVisayas State University co-hosted a “Professional Skill Upgradation Course for Indian Forest Service Officers” in partnership with BioAcademy Finland on January 29-30, 2020 at the VSU Center for Continuing Education.

VSU saves our trees; DPWH completes road widening project in Baybay City campusVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

VSU, SEARCA host 5th UC faculty forum; strengthen collab for agri sustainabilityTo sustain agriculture despite the changing climate, Visayas State University (VSU) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Studies and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) jointly spearheaded the annual gathering of faculty researchers who are members of the University Consortium (UC) to share meaningful dialogue through academic and research expertise.

2019

VSU hosts youth conference on weather and climate with WeatherPhilippinesVisayas State University, through its newly established Department of Meteorology and in partnership with WeatherPhilippines Foundation Inc., hosted the Youth Conference on Weather and Climate held at the VSU Convention Center on April 26, 2019, as one of the highlights of the week-long 95th anniversary celebration.

Biodiversity academicians, advocates hold nat’l symposium at VSUVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

VSU-based Yale initiative marks 10 years of rainforestation training in PHELTI, an initiative of Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, empowers and supports community to design and implement an array of land-use practices and initiatives.

In hosting nat’l seminar, VSU climate change center urges youth to take action on climate issuesThe two-day conference themed: “Engaging the Youth in Climate Action, DRR, and Resilience Building”, aimed to bring together young people and youth leaders who recognize the urgent need to address climate change, disaster risk reduction, and resilience-building against the negative impacts of climate-induced natural disasters.

Aussie gov’t, VSU to help restore denuded forestsTwo Australian institutions, VSU, and DENR will work together to solve the long-stay forest denudation problem in the Philippines.

2016

VSU campus to be an ecotourism siteVSU team in the Northwest Leyte Tourism Council eyes VSU campus as an eco-tourism site.

Tree experts from Singapore, Yale University to team up with VSUYale University and Singapore eye a stronger partnership with VSU in its efforts to protect its forests.

2015

ECOSystem: VSU’s centerpiece for developmentVSU President Dr. Edgardo Tulin delivers good news for VSU faculty and staff, students, and other stakeholders.

CoN holds Ebola Awareness ForumVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

VSU conducts fire prevention seminarVisayas State University (VSU) in Baybay City, Leyte is the premier state university of science and technology in the Visayas.

ICP-WHO conducts water analysis training at VSUThe Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP), in coordination with ICP Leyte Cluster, recently conducted a Seminar–Training on Water Quality Testing and Analysis at the Visayas State University. Ms. Edna C. Mijares, External Vice President of ICP and CEO of Jefcor Laboratories, Inc., supervised the World Health Organization (WHO) funded activity as part of the Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) project entitled “Assessment and Strengthening of Water Laboratories in Yolanda–Affected Areas of Region 8”. It was participated in by 29 personnel from various laboratories in the region both in the government and private sectors who are involved in water analyses. Regional Department of Health, Provincial Health Offices in Eastern and Western Samar, Local Water Districts, Regional Department of Science and Technology, Ormoc City Health Office and Leyte Provincial Hospital with their sanitary inspectors and laboratory analysts/microbiologists joined with participants from the academe and industry.

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