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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.

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Silakbo–Baybay Film, an independent student-led film organization based at Visayas State University, continues to make waves in the national filmmaking arena after winning Most Child-Friendly Documentary (Young Adult Division) for its film Katutubong Pangarap at the DokyuBata 2025 National Awarding Ceremony held on November 28, 2025, at the Heritage Hotel, Manila.

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University and Board Secretary Ms. Hazelle V. Asaldo (center) accepted the recognition from the Philippine Commission on Women on behalf of the VSU Gender and Development Office.

Visayas State University (VSU) has been recognized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) as one of the top state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country for advancing gender equality through its 2024 Gender and Development (GAD) Budget.

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What does it mean to study the “essence” of being a woman? And does searching for such an essence truly help women, or does it end up putting them into boxes they never chose for themselves?

Visayas State University (VSU) formally introduced the medical doctors who will serve as pioneer faculty members of its planned College of Medicine (VSU-COM). The oathtaking took place during the opening program of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary on September 8, 2025 (Monday).