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VSU-Philo-prof-wins-Best-Book-in-Philosophy-at-the-43rd-National-Book-Awards-2026

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.

#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.

Visayas State University (VSU) has maintained its position among the country's leading higher education institutions, placing 13th in the Philippines in the January 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.

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.

VSU-USSC-hailed-national-winner-at-National-Kabataan-Fair

Before the year 2025 came to a close, VSU reaffirmed its commitment to transformative, service-oriented leadership on the national stage when the University Supreme Student Council (USSC) was named as the national winner of the National Kabataan Fair: Empowering Youth Leadership and Solution during the 12th Philippine I Transform! Leaders’ Convention (PITLC) on November 13–18, 2025 in Baguio City.