The Creative Works Office (CWO) of Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) spearheaded the Workshop on Developing the Creative Works Manual on October 17, 2025, at the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Function Hall. This all-day collaborative forum gathered faculty members, creative practitioners, and university officials, aiming to institutionalize the rigorous recognition and management of the university’s creative outputs.
The program commenced with a prayer led by Ms. Maria Lourdes Mae V. Billate, followed by the National Anthem. Though unable to attend in person, University President, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo extended his full support for the initiative. Dr. Pecayo emphasized the project’s significance, stating, “Recognizing creativity means valuing the ideas and imagination that keep our university alive and moving forward.”
Setting the vision, Mr. Avin Carl V. Cruzada, Director for Creative Works, delivered his Statement of Purpose and Overview of the CWO Mandate. “This workshop is more than policy crafting—it is about giving structure to our creative spirit. The manual we build together will be our shared framework for recognizing creativity as an essential part of academic life,” Cruzada articulated.
The day’s main agenda centered on intensive breakout sessions, where participants collaboratively developed specific policy points focusing on creative work categories, peer review mechanisms, recognition and incentive systems, and robust documentation processes.
To ensure focused and comprehensive outputs across four major thematic areas, designated facilitators oversaw the deep-dive discussions. Mr. Alwin Mondido led the discussion on the CWO Agenda, detailing the Creative Works Thrusts, Priorities, Organizational Structure, and Director’s Functions. Concurrently, Ms. Rhea Jenny A. Ogalesco mapped the Categories and Scope of Creative Works, which encompassed the Literary, Visual, Performing, and Digital and Media Arts.
Furthermore, Mr. Rexor Magbutay spearheaded the group tackling the Recordation, Deposit, and Evaluation of Creative Works, focusing on General Principles, the Review and Evaluation Framework, and Reporting and Documentation Procedures. Crucially, Dr. Maria Lucil H. Dollado presided over the discussion on Incentives, Recognition, and Revenue Sharing, highlighting both Monetary and Non-Monetary Rewards and provisions for commercialized works.
The proceedings were officially closed with a prayer led by Mr. Cerilo Irinco, ASCA Head, and hosted by Mr. Rexor H. Magbutay.
​This workshop represents a major institutional leap forward for NwSSU in building a community that values both intellectual rigor and creative excellence—firmly asserting the university’s mission to nurture artistry, innovation, and cultural identity in higher education.