WVSU - College of Information and Communications Technology

19/10/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲. 💻 🚀

Ever wondered what separates a good software engineer from a great one? It's not always about how much code you write or how well you know a programming language. Sometimes, it's the things beyond the screen that make all the difference.

Join us for "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁," a webinar that explores what it truly takes to grow beyond writing code and become an exceptional software engineer.

Learn from our resource speaker, 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻, a Full Stack Software Engineer and Tech Team Lead at a US-based company, as she shares insights from her professional journey and experience in the software engineering industry.

Whether you're a student, an aspiring developer, or someone preparing to enter the tech industry, this is your chance to look beyond the code and discover what makes a great engineer stand out. ✨

Scan the QR code or check the registration link on the comments to join.

📅 Date: October 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PHT)
💻 Platform: Via Zoom

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
WVSU CICT Student Council
WVSU AXIS Organization
WVSU CIPHER
CPU Centralian Developer Group
WVSU SPARK Hub

16/10/2026

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗜𝗖𝗧, 𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

ILOILO CITY | October 13, 2026 — West Visayas State University (WVSU) and the National Irrigation Administration Regional Office VI (NIA RO VI) have concluded the first cohort of an intensive digital capacity-building program designed to embed data analytics and artificial intelligence into public administration.

The two-day session, held at the NIA Regional Office VI Gymnasium as part of a broader four-day initiative, represents the operational phase of a newly formalized university–government partnership. Managed by WVSU’s College of Information and Communications Technology (WVSU-CICT), the curriculum focuses on transitioning civil service personnel from general digital literacy to advanced AI-assisted workflows.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

The final day of training for Batch 1 shifted from foundational concepts to technical ex*****on and scenario-based problem-solving. Delivered by WVSU-CICT academic staff, the sessions targeted essential data management and executive reporting skills:

* Data Cleaning and Automated Logic: Ms. Camille Sevillena facilitated instruction on automating spreadsheet data processing and leveraging AI for formula generation.

* Grounded Knowledge Bases and Executive Synthesis: Ms. Angelica Grace Simbran led two sessions on building secure, agency-specific AI knowledge bases and using generative tools for executive-level synthesis of administrative data.

* Capstone Simulation: Dr. Nikie Jo Deocampo coordinated a final practical exercise in which participants executed real-world administrative tasks using the prompt engineering, data cleaning, and visual design skills acquired across the two days.

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀

During the closing ceremony, representatives from both organizations reflected on the outcomes of the initiative. Participating civil servants noted that the practical modules demystified emerging AI tools and provided immediate solutions for streamlining workplace communications and reporting. Academic facilitators praised the cohort’s technical adaptability during the intensive exercises.

Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion, Dean of WVSU-CICT, put forward a vision for sustained, long-term cooperation between the university and NIA Region VI. She highlighted that initial capacity-building cohorts serve as a foundation for broader technical collaboration, demonstrating how higher education institutions can directly support public sector modernization and sustainable development priorities.

The closing ceremony also featured the formal awarding of certificates to both the participants and the university's resource persons and facilitators in recognition of their expert contributions throughout the sessions. Led by Administrative Services Officer V Ms. Marites M. Bolinas, the event concluded with a group photo, with a second cohort scheduled to undergo the training program in the following days.

Generations

16/10/2026

West Visayas State University (WVSU) congratulates Heineken Joyce O. Sajorne, a first-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student at the College of Information and Communications Technology, for emerging as champion of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz–Western Visayas Regional Championship held on October 14, 2026, in Iloilo City.

Her victory reflects her strong statistical knowledge, analytical skills, and composure as she competed against top student contestants from across Western Visayas. Sajorne will represent the region in the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz National Finals on November 6, at the Philippine Statistics Authority Headquarters in Quezon City.

WVSU also extends its appreciation to her coaches, Prof. Rosemarie M. Java and Prof. John Alexis B. Gemino of the WVSU Mathematics Department, for their guidance and support throughout her preparation.

Your Taga-West family is proud of you, Heineken, and is cheering you on as you take the national stage!

16/10/2026

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆

ILOILO CITY | October 12, 2026 — West Visayas State University’s College of Information and Communications Technology (WVSU-CICT) and the National Irrigation Administration Regional Office VI (NIA RO VI) established their collaboration through the signing of a Statement of Agreement (SOA) during the opening program of the Competency Training and Workshop on Computer Literacy (Advanced) at the NIA Regional Office VI Gymnasium.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion, Dean of WVSU-CICT, and Engr. Jonel B. Borres, Regional Manager of NIA Regional Office VI. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Nikie Jo E. Deocampo, CICT Extension Coordinator, and Dr. Ralph Voltaire Dayot, Chair of the Department of Computer Science, both representing West Visayas State University (WVSU); and Ms. Lyn Grace Causing, Division Manager of the Administrative and Finance Division (AFD), and Ms. Marites Bolinas, Administrative Services Officer V, both representing the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Other key officials and participants also attended the occasion.

The SOA formalizes the collaboration for the conduct of the training and reflects the shared commitment of WVSU and NIA Region VI to building an institutional partnership that will advance digital literacy, support digital transformation, and promote the effective use of information and communications technology in government operations. Through this collaboration, both institutions aim to strengthen personnel competencies, improve administrative workflows, and promote technology-enabled public service.
The initiative is implemented as a walk-in extension project of WVSU-CICT, with acknowledgement of the support of the WVSU University Extension and Development Center in advancing the university’s extension agenda and community engagement.
Following an orientation and workshop introduction facilitated by Dr. Ralph Voltaire Dayot, participants completed hands-on training structured around distinct operational skills. In the first module, Ms. Tracy Andrea Marie Madresta introduced digital approaches for organizing administrative activities, managing base operations, and strengthening workplace coordination and security. Next, Mr. Jhon Anthony Eleccion conducted a session on prompt engineering and generative AI, teaching participants effective prompting techniques and the use of AI-assisted tools for collaborative drafting and document creation. Finally, Mr. Vijay Tangub led a practical module on visual design and media asset creation, equipping agency staff with skills to develop visual materials for official communications.
The sessions concluded with an audit and integration session to assess participant progress. By extending academic and technical expertise directly into state operations, WVSU-CICT supports capacity building across the civil service while advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Quality Education (SDG 4), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).

Skilled Personnel. Stronger Partnerships. Advancing Digital Transformation.

16/10/2026

Congratulations, Heineken Joyce O. Sajorne!

WVSU-CICT proudly congratulates Heineken Joyce O. Sajorne, a first-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student, for emerging as CHAMPION of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz – Western Visayas Regional Championship!

She will represent Western Visayas in the National Finals on November 6, 2026, at the Philippine Statistics Authority Headquarters in Quezon City.

Congratulations as well to her dedicated coaches, Prof. Rosemarie M. Java and Prof. John Alexis B. Gemino of the WVSU Mathematics Department, College of Arts and Sciences, for their mentorship, guidance, and support.

WVSU-CICT is proud of you, Joyce! Best of luck in the national finals! 🏆💙💛

𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭

The West Visayas State University–College of Arts and Sciences, Mathematics Department proudly congratulates Ms. 𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗬𝗖𝗘 𝗢. 𝗦𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗘, a first-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student, for emerging as 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡 of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz–Western Visayas Regional Championship.

The competition was held today, October 14, 2026, at the Old Conference Room of the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office VI Compound, Iloilo City.

Completing the top three were Capiz State University and the University of the Philippines Visayas–Miagao Campus, which secured second and third place, respectively.

Following her third-place finish in the Iloilo Provincial Elimination, Ms. Sajorne once again demonstrated her outstanding statistical knowledge, analytical skills, and composure as she competed against the best young statistics contestants from across Western Visayas.

With this remarkable victory, she earned the honor of representing Western Visayas in the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz National Finals on November 6, 2026, at the Philippine Statistics Authority Headquarters in Quezon City.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to her dedicated coaches, Prof. Rosemarie M. Java and Prof. John Alexis B. Gemino of the WVSU Mathematics Department, for their guidance, commitment, and support throughout her preparation.

Congratulations, Ms. Sajorne! The entire WVSU community is immensely proud of you. Best of luck as you carry the banner of Western Visayas to the national stage!

Padayon, WVSU! 💙💛

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

🏆 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗫 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡! 🏆

4th-year Computer Science students from the West Visayas State University - College of Information and Communications Technology (WVSU-CICT) made a stellar mark at the RELX AI Summit 2026 last October 9, 2026, held at Richmonde Tower, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Organized by RELX (Reed Elsevier Philippines), the AI Hackathon challenged participating students to develop cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions to real-world problems. Outperforming competing teams, WVSU’s entry stood out by building innovative ideas from existing technological frameworks and turning them into practical, high-impact tools—earning the CHAMPION title and a ₱50,000 cash prize.

WVSU-CICT proudly celebrates another milestone achievement of its students, unleashing their skills and potential to create technology-driven solutions for everyday challenges! 💙💛

🏆 CHAMPION — Team Hard Engineering Neighbors
• Vincent L. Corpes Jr.
• Ethan Jed Carbonell
• Kirk Henrich Gamo

Congratulations, team! Your WVSU-CICT family is immensely proud of you! 🎉👏

15/10/2026

A Historic Clean Sweep for West Visayas State University – Main Campus!

West Visayas State University Main Campus proudly marks a monumental milestone: since January 2026, the university has sustained a 100% overall passing rate across ALL academic programs with Licensure Examinations, alongside securing places among the nation's TOPNOTCHERS.

Our graduates across Nursing, Medicine, Teacher Education, Library Science and Law have demonstrated world-class academic supremacy and clinical/professional competence.

Marking the very first time in WVSU history that an unbroken 100% passing streak was sustained across all licensure programs in a single year, 2026 is truly WVSU’s Year.

Congratulations to our new licensed professionals, topnotchers, dedicated faculty, and the entire WVSU community!

14/10/2026

Congratulations to the 4 teams from West Visayas State University-College of Information and Communications Technology for being selected as Top 10 finalists in the Philippine Startup Challenge – Western Visayas!🚀

Wishing you all the best in the next round of the competition!

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 🚀

From a pool of promising startup entries across Western Visayas, 𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 have earned their spot at the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗫𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, unfolding on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 as part of the 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Congratulations to our Top 10 teams as they take the next step toward turning their innovative ideas into meaningful solutions to real-world challenges.

Follow their journey as they bring their ideas to the spotlight and compete for the title of 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗫𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻!

14/10/2026