Informational

Department of Horticulture

Graduate Faculty

  • Teaching and Research Faculty 
C Arradaza

Marilyn M. Belarmino

Associate Professor IV 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Dr. In Agricultural Sciences

Specialization

  • Tissue Culture

Research Interest

  • Tissue culture of Horticultural crops

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty and Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

C Arradaza

Catherine C. Arradaza

Associate Professor II

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

  • Tissue Culture

Research Interest

  • Tissue culture of Horticultural crops

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty and Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

Benitez

Marilou M. Benitez

Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

Research Interest

  • Horticulture Crop Production
  • Postharvest
  • Postharvest Horticulture

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty and Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

Z Gonzaga

Zenaida C. Gonzaga

Professor VI

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

  • Vegetable/ Ornamentals production and Management

Research Interest

  • Vegetable Production and Physiology
  • Protected Cropping and Crop Growth
    Regulation

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty and Research Adviser 

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

D Lina

Dario P. Lina

Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D. Horticulture

Specialization

  • Crop Physiology
  • Plantation Crops

Research Interest

  • Horticulture (Physiology)
  • Fruit Crops

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty & Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

Luz O. Moreno

Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D. Plant Physiology

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

A Ramos

Arsenio D. Ramos

Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

Research Interest

  • Crop Production
  • Physiology Plantation Crops

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty & Research Adviser 

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

R Salas

Rosario A. Salas

Professor  VI

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

  • Vegetable Production and Management

Research Interest

  • Vegetable production
  • Integrated crop production management
  • Horticultural industry development
  • Safe technologies including using natural/organicmaterials
  • Horticultural outreach and collaboration

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty & Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

s villocino

Santos B. Villocino Jr.

Associate Professor  V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

  • Vegetables

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty & Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

ALJAY D. VALIDAedited

Aljay D. Valida

Associate Professor III   

Highest Degree Attained

  • PhD Horticulture

Specialization

  • Vegetables

Research Interest

  • Postharvest supply chain management

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty & Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

  • Teaching and Research Faculty
G Bancale

Gloria E. Bancale

Associate Professor  I

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D. Horticulture

Specialization

Research Interest

  • Seed System
  • Plant Propagation of Horticultural Crop

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

Troyo R

Roden D. Troyo

Associate Professor II

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Horticulture

Specialization

Research Interest

  • Landscape Horticulture
  • Edible Landscaping
  • Ornamental Horticulture

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty 

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

 

Malvin

Malvin B. Datan

Instructor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. in Horticulture

Specialization

  • Pomology

Research Interest

  • Fruit Crop Flowering
  • Physiology and Image Processing

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty 

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent
  1. Distance learners may take four courses, equivalent to 12 units for the whole year. However, enrolling in five courses is allowed provided that the learner has passed the courses taken during the first year, and complied all the course requirements.

  2. Tuition fee is PHP200/unit. Students are required to pay a minimum of PHP1000 for the tuition fee upon enrolment.The remaining balance shall be paid before taking the final examination. 

  3. Study guides which will serve as textbooks and reference materials are costed per course and an additional amount is charged for postage and handling. Costs of study guides must be fully paid, including the postage and handling charges, upon enrolment. 

  4. Enrollees under this scheme are required to report to the VSU Main Campus in Baybay City, Leyte, once a year to attend the two-week summer consultation dialogue, personally meet professors, discuss teaching-learning problems, and comply course requirements. Students, however, are always welcome to visit or communicate with their respective professors anytime of the year. 

Starting last academic year, Visayas State University (VSU) introduced a one-stop shop enrollment system to make admission and enrollment more efficient and convenient for incoming Viscans. This setup was designed to reduce long queues, minimize confusion, and allow students to complete all necessary steps in one place.

This process brings together various enrollment services into a single venue. By doing so, VSU makes it easier for new students to settle everything without having to move from office to office.

For the incoming #ProudViscans of the Main Campus, enrollment will be held from June 23 to July 4, 2025 at the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) Building in the VSU Lower Campus.

To help you prepare, here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Set an Online Appointment. 

Before going to the enrollment site, students need to book an online appointment. This helps manage the number of students per day and keeps the process more organized. Only 250 slots are available per day. The appointment portal will open on June 16, 2025 (Monday) at 8:00 AM.

You can book your appointment here: https://cat2025.vsu.edu.ph/appointment. Below is your guide to set an appointment: 

Step 2: Intake Session with a Guidance Counselor

Once on-site, students will attend a brief intake session (around 5–7 minutes) with a Guidance Counselor. This is a short orientation to introduce you to the services available for student support.

Additionally, students are required to bring one long white folder during your session. 

Step 3: Submit Admission Requirements

Submit all original documents to the Admissions Office. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. However, if the original PSA/NSO Birth Certificate is not yet available, it may be conditionally accepted if accompanied by a duly signed promissory note. You may check the list of required documents here: https://www.vsu.edu.ph/admission/college/enrollment-process

Applying for Dormitory Accommodation? If yes, you must pay 50% of the total dormitory fee for five months, depending on the rate of your selected dormitory or cottage.

Step 4: Pay Fees at the Cashier

Settle the following payments at the cashier:

          Dormitory Application Fee (for dorm applicants)
          ID Lanyard: Php 55.00

Step 5: Proceed to the Registrar’s Office

In this step, students will need to: 

  1. Confirm the accuracy of personal profile and information.
  2. Have subjects encoded by the Registrar's staff.
  3. Receive an electronic copy of the Certificate of Registration (COR).
  4. Proceed to ID printing after the COR is issued.

Step 6: Photo ID

After receiving your COR, head to the ID station for photo capturing and printing. Ensure that you are in proper attire and presentable, as this ID will serve as your official student identification throughout your stay at the university. 

Alternatively, you may prepare an e-copy of your ID photo with a white background, preferably in formal attire, to facilitate faster processing of their ID card.

Step 7: USSC Membership

All officially enrolled students are required to register for the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) – Baybay. As mandated by Article 5, Section 4 of the USSC Constitution and By-Laws, all officially enrolled students are required to become members of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) - Baybay and pay Php 50.00 per semester, totaling Php 100.00 per academic year.

Students are also advised to bring your mobile phones to facilitate the online registration process for USSC membership.

Step 8: Submit Customer Feedback

After completing the enrollment process, students are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience. This helps improve the quality of services offered.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the very scenic university! Please come prepared, follow the instructions carefully, and do not forget to check the official VSU Facebook page and website for any updates or announcements.

We hope your enrollment goes smoothly and see you soon,  future #ProudViscans!

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GRADUATE FACULTY

  • Teaching Faculty 
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Joselle R. Cayetano

Associate Professor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Masters of Arts in Education, Music Ed.
  • PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. (Candidate)

Specialization

  • Music Education and Physical Education

Research Interest

  • Music Education
  • Cuture and the Arts
  • Instructional Materials Development and Qualitative Research

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Florife A. Gatchalian

Associate Professor IV

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.A.Ed Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Temporary

 

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Charis L. Rivera

Associate Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Doctor of Education major in Physical Education

Specialization

  • Physical Education

Research Interest

  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Physical Education

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Andrew A. Mazo

Assistant Professor I

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.Ed. Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Temporary

 

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Sheena Eunice B. Tabudlong

Assistant Professor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.A.Ed. Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Temporary

 

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Mary Jean M. Sapan

Associate Professor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Aleli A. Villocino

Associate Professor V

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Doctor of Education major in Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Dennis Joel L. Cerna

Instructor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Master of Education major in Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Kevin R. Sumayang

Instructor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Master of Education major in Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Irish N. Catacutan

Instructor I

 

Highest Degree Attained

  • Master of Education major in Physical Education

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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