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The Bureau of Internal Revenue, Revenue District No. 87- Calbayog City conducted its 2023 Tax Campaign Kick-off for filing of the 2022 Annual Income Tax Return. This year’s tax campaign theme “Tulong-tulong sa Pagbangon, Kapit Kamay sa Pag-ahon: Buwis na Wasto, Alay Para sa Pilipino” aims to seek the support of the taxpayers in generating funds for the country’s economic recovery and development through timely payment of the correct taxes. During the event, NwSSU was recognized as one of the Top 3 Withholding Agents in the revenue district along with the Local Government of Calbayog City and the Schools Division of Calbayog City for their remittance of Withholding Taxes to the government, thereby contributed to the exceed of the collection target of revenue district’s Taxable Year 2022.

March 10, 2023 – The Samar Island Partnership for Peace and Development (SIPPAD) Assembly – a partnership of the Church, Government, Academe, and Civil Society in the three provinces of the island of Samar – held its 46th Assembly at the Centennial Pastoral Center, Calbayog City. The event which had the theme “Improving Road Connectivity in Samar Island Particularly the Heavily Damaged Segment of the Maharlika Highway (from Allen, Northern Samar to San Juanico Bridge): A Key to Economic Progress” was attended by NwSSU representatives headed by the Vice President for Administrative Affairs Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling. The assembly conveners were Catarman Bishop- Emmanuel Trance, DD, Calbayog Bishop- Most Rev. Isabelo Abarquez, DD, and the Bishop of Borongan-Most Rev. Crispin Varquez, DD.

NwSSU is represented by VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Ramil S. Catamora, Dean of Special Academic Program Dr. Eliza V. Gamusa, and Director of International Affairs Dr. Iris B. Bejasa. #RISENwSSU

Committed to provide quality research, extension, and production, NwSSU through the Office of Research and Development Services conducted a stakeholders’ meeting to impart its research outputs to as many beneficiaries as possible last March 6, 2023 at Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus. Attended by representatives from various local agencies, institutions, and sectors, the event also served as an avenue in the conduct of rapid needs assessment, alignment of research thrusts and priorities on a local level, and creation of collaborations that will produce remarkable results. In his message, University President Benjamin L. Pecayo said that as part of realizing the national development plan, research endeavors should be focused on addressing the problems in the development of all sectors. “We will be here, we will listen, and we will collaborate through research for the development of our society and our country.” Research coordinators from the colleges presented their research programs and expressed their availability for collaborations with the stakeholders.

Last February 26, 2023, NwSSU represented by University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo and the Local Government of Almagro, Samar represented by Mayor Amelia P. Cano signed the Memorandum of Agreement to formally secure the partnership in conducting programs and activities geared towards a more enhanced delivery of services to the constituents of the Municipality of Almagro. The partnership will enable NwSSU to conduct Research, Extension, Instruction, and production related programs and activities, provide experts who will serve as speakers, facilitators, logistical, and support services in such undertakings. Establishing linkages and partnerships is among the main thrusts of the University in order to effectively facilitate its core functions of research, extension, instruction, and production thus helping improve and uplift the lives of the University’s service areas.

RSU Socio Cultural Center- Attended by students from the College of Management, Department of Trade and Industry in coordination with Northwest Samar State University conducted Consumer Education Seminar last February 23, 2023. Mr. Tranquilino A. Racab, Trade and Industry Development Specialist of DTI- Samar comprehensively discussed the eight consumer rights namely: right to basic needs, right to safety, right to information, right to choose, right to representation, right to redress, right to consumer education, and right to healthy environment. Also present in the activity were Ms. Noaima L. Jamilon and Mr. Jerome P. Butlig, both Negosyo Center Business Counselors. An open forum followed regarding the queries of the students on the said topic. The aforementioned seminar is an output of the college’s research titled “Awareness of NwSSU Community on Consumer Basic Rights”. The session was hosted by student researchers from the BS in Business Administration program led by Mr. Romark Centino with their adviser, Dr. Leo Jesus Lacaba. “This seminar is a timely opportunity that has afforded us, students, the chance to be more conscientious and thorough in our daily purchases… It is a major assistance for me for I will be able to protect myself from any wrongful behavior as a trader”, Mr. Geven Aguado, one of the participants acclaimed

UNICEF in partnership with UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation Inc., and NwSSU through the Office of Gender and Development conducted a 2-day training workshop for Child Development Workers and Teachers from the LGUs of Lope de Vega, Catarman, and Mondragon at the Business Development Center and University Hotel, NwSSU Main Campus. Similar training rollouts will be conducted to other LGU partners in the coming months.

In the spirit of the love month, the College of Criminal Justice and Sciences held Feb-Ibig Run last February 18, 2023 at NwSSU Main Campus Grounds. The participants ran in pairs and overcame obstacles such as Powder Paint Shower, Water Splash, Tire Run, and Military Crawl. Proceeds will be used for the procurement of the college’s sports equipment and facilities to enhance the training of its student-athletes.