With the theme- “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”, NwSSU joins the Nationwide simultaneous Flag-Raising Ceremony and ASEAN Month 2023 Kick-Off Activity today, August 7, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. After the flag ceremony, the faculty and staff in their Filipino-inspired attires proceeded to Business Development Center for viewing of the live stream via CHED’s Social Media Channels.
University top management officials led by OIC – University President, Dr. Ramil S. Catamora and representatives from the Provincial Local Government of Samar led by Provincial PESO Manager, Mr. John Michael Cristobal held a meeting today, July 24 at the University Hotel and Restaurant to discuss the implementation of agreed programs and activities. These are the Affirmative Action Plan for students belonging to the ‘poorest of the poor’ class, enrollment of PLGU employees into the Special Academic Program, and the activities in line with the celebration of Samar Day which are the Showdown and Parade of Festivals, and the Governor’s Night. Present in the meeting were Provincial Youth Development Officer, Jhunlie E. Escala, SIRAK Kabataan Focal Person, Ysabel Karla Aquino, Provincial Tourism Officer, Marvin R. Piczon, Human Resource Management Officer IV, Evan Kristine R. Siazon, NwSSU Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Private Secretary to the University President, Maria Lourdes Mae V. Billate, Financial Management Officer, Gil Leovigildo A. Ancheta, SAS Director, Dr. Myra L. Pilpa, and SAP Director, Dr. Eliza V. Gamusa.
July 20, 2023 – The University represented by Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo and University of the Philippines Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI) represented by Dr. Excelsa C. Tongson signed the Memorandum of Understanding of the UNICEF-funded Project “Development and Learning Loss Recovery: Strengthening Systems for Capacity Building of Child Development Workers (CWDs) and Child Development Teachers (CDTs)” at the Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus during the first day of the Technical Assistance Plan Workshop for CWDs and CDTs of different LGUs of the Provinces of Samar namely Catarman, Lope de Vega, Mapanas, Mondragon, Gandara, Pagsanghan, and Tarangnan. The project aims to provide professional development of CWDs and CDTs based on the National Competency Standards – a self-assessment tool developed by the Early Childhood Care and Development Council in 2017 to evaluate and chart their progress, plan and implement strategies to continuously improve their practice from one level to the next through a combination of training, experience, education, and self-assessment. The project will run until December 31, 2023 and is expected to be renewed to implement into other LGUs in the Samar Provinces.
Delegates from NwSSU completed the training on Sustainable Tourism Development Planning by the Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism last July 10-12, 2023 at Asian Institute of Management, Makati, Manila. The University’s team included Program Leader, Dr. Catherine B. Rodriguez and the members- Ms. Florabel Canaman, Mrs. Maria Lourdes Billate, Mr. Ghilson Amor, Mrs. Mia Cheryl Casiracan, Engr. Marlon Sobreviga, Mr. Gil Leovigildo Ancheta, Ms. Jonah Salcedo, and Ms. Marianne Acuzar. They were equipped with the tools of sustainable tourism development planning for the success of community-based tourism projects. Topics on business, marketing and communication, and sustainability plans were covered. Also present during the event was Dr. Jesli A. Lapus – Chairman of Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism, AIM, and NwSSU Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling.
Open a Kabayan Savings Account to:- Save starting with Php100- Enjoy waived maintaining balance for as long as there is regular international remittance transaction for 2 years- Get an ATM debit card and a passbookVisit the booth on July 13, 2023 located near the Registrar’s Office from 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Educators coming from different parts of Visayas attend the three-day “Pagsasanay sa Edukasyong Pangkultura (PEP)” of National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippine Cultural Education Program at Business Development Center, NwSSU
Today, the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology(BSFT) has been awarded with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) by none other than the CHED8 Regional Director himself, Dir. Maximo C. Aljibe.The said award was received by the University President, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ramil S. Catamora, CAT Dean, Dr. Lorelie F. Tangaran, Board Secretary, Engr. Roy Montejo and faculty of the College, Mr. Fernando Gariando and Mr. Emerald Chavez. The college is indebted to the hardworking Core Faculty of BSFT, Ms. Norfrelij Cuadra, the Program Chairperson, Ms. Nelissa Sudaria and Ms. Maria Joana Nicolas, and to all CAT faculty for their joint effort to make this possible.Likewise, the CAT family would like to thanks the NwSSU Administration headed by Dr. Pecayo for their unwavering support and unceasing encouragement.
June 23, 2023 – The University delegation led by University President, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, Provincial Local Government Unit led by Gov. Sharee Ann Tan, and Environment and Natural Resources Officer, For. Wilfredo L. Lacambra convened at Provincial Capitol, Catbalogan City to discuss the development of the province’s bamboo industry.The presentation of the University’s roadmap proposal by Balik Scientist Fellow, Dr. Venecio U. Ultra Jr., resulted to the agreement of the parties for the implementation of a 100-hectare pilot plantation of giant bamboos in Barangay Matalud, San Jorge, Samar.
