Representatives from Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), headed by University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, convened at Calbayog City Hall today, May 13, 2024, to formalize a significant collaboration. They signed a Contract of Affiliation with Calbayog City Mayor Raymund C. Uy, establishing the City Health Office as an affiliating community health agency for the forthcoming Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This strategic partnership stems from the city’s endorsement via Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution No. 2024-13-115, empowering the Local Chief Executive to forge alliances with NwSSU, indicating robust support from the city government for the nursing program’s inception.
In addition to cementing this pivotal agreement, discussions ensued regarding NwSSU’s hosting of this year’s Regional State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) Meet. Mayor Uy expressed the local government’s unwavering commitment to help in facilitating the event’s success. Both parties concurred on the necessity of a collaborative approach, pledging to convene joint meetings involving event committees and pertinent government offices to ensure seamless coordination.
Accompanying Dr. Pecayo were key university officials, including Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Vice President for Administrative Affairs; Dr. Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, Chief Administrative Officer for Finance Services; Dr. Myra L. Pilpa, Director of Student Affairs and Services; Dr. Ana Gretchen D. Tobe, Coordinator of Student Internship Program; Dr. Bianca Genel B. Bedio; and Mr. Jake B. Calagos. Representing the City Health Office were Dr. Ginalee Vallar-Romano, Dr. Shweldon Lawrence Conquillo, and Ms. Niña B. Uy, RN.