VSU Philo prof wins Best Book in Philosophy at the 43rd National Book Awards
Jerry D. Imbong, a faculty member of the Visayas State University-Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences (VSU-DPSS), won Best Book in Philosophy at the 43rd Annual National Book Awards for his title, Towards a Mindanawon/Lumad Philosophy: The Filipino Philosophy of Bro. Karl Gaspar, CSsR, under the Davao-based Aletheia Printing and Publishing House, according to an official announcement by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle last February 14, 2026.
Read more ...#ProudViscans dominate at the 22nd NCVMS
Students from the Visayas State University-Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VSU-FVM) secured top spots in both the academic quiz bee and creative video competition during the 22nd National Congress of Veterinary Medicine Students (NCVMS), held from February 2 to 7, 2026 at Al Amir Farm and Resort in San Jose, Tarlac.
Read more ...Salingkusog 2025 | Message from the Guest of Honor
To the University President, Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes; the VSU Vice Presidents: Dr. Rotacio S. Gravoso, Dr. Aleli A. Villocino, Dr. Santiago T. Peña Jr., Dr. Moises Neil V. Seriño, and Dr. Glenn G. Pajares; the Director of the Sports Development Office, Prof. Florife Gatchalian; the Director of the Institute of Human Kinetics, Dr. Charis B. Limbo; our respected Deans and Chancellors; the Coordinator of the 2025 Salingkusog, Dr. Louie P. Gula; esteemed faculty and staff; our relentless coaches; and most importantly, the heartbeat of this institution—the student-athletes of Visayas State University: Maayong hapon and Mabuhay!
Read more ...VSU pioneers Landbank’s GPC program in Eastern Visayas
Visayas State University initiated the implementation of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between VSU President, Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes, and LANDBANK Retail Banking Group (RBG) Head, First Vice President (FVP) Kristine Marie G. Cuevas, last February 5, 2026.
Read more ...#DiscoverWithVSU: How fallen leaves in Mt. Pangasugan help slow floods and protect soil
In Mt. Pangasugan, rain is both a gift and a threat. It feeds forests and farms, but when it falls hard and fast, it can also wash soil away, trigger landslides, and flood communities downslope.
Read more ...VSU back in Top 10 in PH in latest Webometrics ranking
Visayas State University (VSU) reclaimed its spot as the Top 10 university in the Philippines in the latest update of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, as of January 2026.This current ranking is a significant rebound for the university after placing 13th in the previous January 2026 edition.
Read more ...VSU named 2025 Tanglaw Awardee as Philippines’ Top Research Institution
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The Visayas State University (VSU) has once again proven its excellence in research and innovation as it received the 2025 Tanglaw Award from the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) today, January 30, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, during the 53rd PCAARRD’s Anniversary Celebration.
VSU’s Abaca Researchers and Innovators earn presidential award for empowering farmers
The Abaca Researchers and Innovators Team of Visayas State University (VSU) brings national pride to the university and to the Philippine abaca industry after being named a recipient of the Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo Award (Group Category) under the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayani.
Read more ...#GoingGlobal: VSU-FME dean among five PH reps in agriculture productivity mission in Nepal
Visayas State University (VSU) continues to build its international connections as Dr. Mark C. Ratilla, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Economics (FME), represented the Philippines in the Multi-country Observational Study Mission on Productivity Gainsharing in Agriculture on January 7-9, 2026, in Ilam, Nepal.
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