Visayas State University-Institute of Human Kinetics (VSU-IHK) faculty member, Assoc. Prof. Joselle R. Cayetano, participated in the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) Annual Conference at the Southbank Centre in London, United Kingdom last February 4-6, 2026 with backing from the British Council, through its British Council International Delegate Development Programme 2025/26.

“My preparations started way back on my first day in college.” 

This was the notable, grounded answer of Engr. Jose Arnil Colina Corong, Jr., who outdid 3,264 passers out of 6,294 takers, in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE), when asked about his preparations for one of the country’s most rigorous licensure examinations.

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. 

Good news for the teaching and non-teaching personnel in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)!

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.

Around one hundred leaders, administrators, and stakeholders gathered at the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Hall of the Visayas State University for CO-LAB 2027: Collaborative Leadership and Stakeholder Agreement for FY 2027 Budget and Project Prioritization, with the theme: “Aligning Voices. Funding What Matters,” last February 16, 2026.

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!