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18/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬

September 17—The College of Arts and Sciences has released official guidelines for the cleanliness and proper use of the Rizal Hall laboratories, following as a corrective action after the ISO audit conducted on September 16, 2025.

Memorandum 25-082B emphasizes the importance of safety precautions in the laboratory setting, including the strict adherence to laboratory protocols and proper waste disposal.

To prevent any interference from other ongoing and future experiments, ongoing experimental set-ups will be transferred to the dissection room of the said building.

RH residents are also mandated to practice the CLAYGO (Clean-As-You-Go) policy after each laboratory session, which involves wiping down and drying work surfaces, returning apparatuses and equipment to their designated storage areas, and segregating and disposing of wastes to maintain strict compliance with laboratory protocols.

| by André Figueras
| Photo courtesy of the College of Arts and Sciences

15/09/2025

𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀!

Paradise Lost, the official 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. You may submit your works in the link below:

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14/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The College of Arts and Sciences released a statement today, September 14, regarding the unauthorized use of the West Visayas State University and the CAS name, seal, and logo in connection with a solicitation for an educational tour.

The college emphasized that it has not authorized—nor is it affiliated with the individuals involved, and that no approval for any solicitation, fundraising, or sponsorship has been issued.

CAS urges individuals not to engage with such letters and, if one is received, to report the incident through official university channels: [email protected] | (033) 3200870 local 1601 & 1602.

| by Danthea Soleil Laurente
| Publication Material courtesy of WVSU - College of Arts and Sciences

14/09/2025

"𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅."

| Illustration by Jaian Azher Abogadil

14/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔 - 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐏𝐒𝐒𝐎, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐞ñ𝐚𝐬

In the spirit of service, the WVSU - Social Science Department and Political Science Students’ Organization, Inc. (PSSO, Inc.) launched a community profiling and needs assessment activity for the residents and Ati communities of Barangay Buenavista, Dueñas, Iloilo on September 12.

The initiative, dubbed “𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗺: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆” also included distribution of food packs, hygiene kits and clothing gathered through a donation drive, with the help of barangay officials.

“The main purpose of the activity was to determine the situation of the residents in our target community,” stated PSSO, Inc. Chairperson Knit Nicole Ivan Capiña.

Student-officers also entertained the children through various laro ng lahi games and provided a luncheon for the participating residents.

Reflecting on the activity’s broader impact, Capiña conveyed optimism about its contributions to future community initiatives.

“I believe it was very productive in the sense that we were able to gather data which can be of use to decide on our next course of action, should we return to their community,” Capiña shared.

This marks PSSO, Inc.’s first community support activity for the academic year.

| by Mabli Mayumi Orozco
| Photos courtesy of Political Science Students’ Organization, Inc.

14/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦

Pushing for greater gender inclusion in the media, Australian journalist Dr. Ian Weber discussed the importance of storytelling in advancing gender and social justice at West Visayas State University last September 11.

Entitled “Media, Women, and Climate Change: Portrayals, Perspectives, and Politics”, the talk emphasized how women remain underrepresented in decision-making roles yet are exposed to greater risks as journalists in covering environmental issues ranging from harassment to assassination, particularly in the Global South.

Dr. Weber also discussed that media, shaped by capitalism and event-driven reporting, often prioritize disasters and short-term coverage over structural issues, leading to climate fatigue and gaps in representation.

He called for more inclusive practices in the field, citing that only less than 25% of voices in the media are women.

Dr. Weber also stressed that men must also take part in supporting women’s rights and climate change advocacy.

He ended his talk with a reminder on how the media should hold itself accountable.

“Media must be accountable for itself, whether through journalism or through social community,” Dr. Weber said.

The event ended with an open forum that raised concerns about the challenges Filipino journalists face, including pressures to sensationalize stories for audience engagement, the growing influence of social media on public perception, and the impact of government policies on online platforms.

The seminar was organized by SILAK Media of the College of Education, in partnership with the Public Affairs and Marketing Communications (PAMCO) and Iloilo Art Life.

| by Veronica Donne de la Paz
| Photos by Maya Akia Ortega
| Layout by Shara Louise Dumali

13/09/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱.

Whilst tides may be daunting and the current is hard to steer, those who came to heed a calling are never the ones to give in.

They gathered every courage to succeed in the application process, and have deemed themselves worthy to tell your story here in the official publication of the College of Arts and Sciences.

As comes to a close, Camp Courier presents—our new little heroes.

12/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Still radiating with the power of the sun, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) embodied Solaris during the afternoon program of Pag-Iririmaw 2025 at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Cultural Center on September 12.

The program opened with a Wonderland-inspired musical theatre performance by Teatrotayo, which highlighted pressing contemporary issues in the country.

Representing CAS, Andrie P. Formacion stepped on stage during the production number in a glittering gold ensemble that resembled the sun, with yellow fabric flowing like flames.

Her advocacy, UGYON, called on students to move beyond inclusion and embrace the power of true belonging.

“Inclusivity was the first step. Belonging is the journey forward,” she said, urging the university community to unite with compassion, support, and action so every student feel seen and empowered.

Formacion then captivated the crowd with a powerful lipsync to Marina Summers’ Born to Do Drag, moving with precision and flair as fans and fabric swirled like burning embers.

Though CAS sashayed away on the first cut, Formacion’s stage presence earned admiration and cheers from the WVSU community.

The top six colleges— COE, COC, CON, COP, CICT and CBM — battled it out in an intense showdown during the lip sync rounds.

Afterward, the top 3 were chosen for the grand finale: COE, CBM and COP, voguing Puede Ba by Maymay Entrata on stage.

Later on, the awarding ceremony followed. COE’s one and only Sedusa proved that she is mother of the house as she was hailed winner of the Sambuwa sang Abilidadan 2025.

Meanwhile, the College of PESCAR proved once again that they are the home of graceful dancers as they swept first place for the Hugyaw Sayaw competition.

Given their consistency throughout the whole event, the College of Education seized the crown as this year’s Pag-iririmaw overall champion.

The event formally closed at the WVSU Grandstand with WVSU BANDing, where students in cottagecore attire danced to live music by West Edition Band in a celebration of unity and creativity.

The night of music continued with DJ CJ Tanoy and MC Uno, turning the grandstand into a vibrant party to cap off the event.

Despite the pouring rain, the WVSU community continued gracing the field with their groove and saucy moves that vibed with the party songs played by the DJ.

| by Tracy Anne Freires and Seth Openiano
| Photos by Kate Ross Pillo, April Macantan, and Ralf Geric Esporsado
| Layout by Katrina Lovel Dacula

12/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

Taga-West enjoys the night as they dance with their cottage core-themed outfits while grooving to the music played by the West Edition Band at the West Visayas State University Grandstand.

After cheering for their candidates in various competitions, Taga-West members are bonding through the night, regardless of their courses and colleges with WVSU Banding as the Pag-iririmaw 2025 celebration concludes.

"I think this is the first DJ event I've attended, and I find it exhilarating because it brings together students from different colleges for a single cause – unity and camaraderie," said Deejay, a BS BIO 4D student.

As of posting, the party is still ongoing, and TAGA-WEST is unleashing their party spirit.

| by Kriss Anne Therese Tejida
| Photos by Kate Ross Pillo

12/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐀𝐒

As the portal closes–and Solaris returns to the heavens, The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) falls short in Hugyaw Sayaw and Sambuwa sang mga Abilidadan; securing no wins for the college.

Despite this outcome, light will always peek through; CAS showcased vibrant creativity and blazing passion through each competition. While the awards slipped from reach, the energy, artistry, and heart poured into each performance did not go unnoticed. CAS walks away not defeated, but determined–ready to return next year stronger, brighter, and more unified than ever.

And when wonderland calls us home–the College of Arts and Sciences will be ready to rise with the sun once more.

| by Danthea Soleil Laurente
| Layout by Princess Jamairy Solacito

12/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟔: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟔

With the heat of the finals fast approaching, the audience roared with enthusiasm as the top six contenders were announced. CAS candidate Solaris, unfortunately, does not make it to the finals.

In no particular order, candidates from the following were to vie for the crown as Top Six:

COP
CICT
COE
CON
CBM
COC

Inclusivity is highlighted in the advocacy. The CAS queen emphasized the concept of pag-ugyon, especially with the phrase, “…When we belong, we thrive.” Without a doubt, it is a cause worth upholding. Regardless of the results, the fire will surely continually burn.

| by Anne Catherine Davidas
| Layout by Katrina Dacula

12/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠

As the stage remains hot with the prior segments, it gets even hotter with the Talent Portion where the queens showcased their unique lip-syncing skills and acting abilities.

A display of blazing fire moves to the song “𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴” by Marina Summers was performed by Solaris and with every sway of the hip, every click of the heel, and every lyric being lip-synced set the stage ablaze with passion and determination. Set in the backdrop of animated dolls dancing, with a glittering gold attire paired with gold silk fans resembling flames, CAS represent queen really embodied Solaris—they got the fire and that burning desire.

| by Le Marianne Valdez
| Photos by Kate Ross Pillo and April Macantan
| Layout by Princess Solacito and Marriane Marie Camarino

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