Author: Joseph Renor Obrino

Participated by the Graduate School faculty and students, a research forum commences, Saturday, May 20, at Business Development Center, NwSSU.

Today, the Commission on Human Rights, represented by its Chairperson, Hon. Richard P. Palpal-Latoc, and University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo signed the memorandum of agreement on the establishment, development, strengthening, and continuous operationalization of a Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) at NwSSU. The said project is part of the commission’s efforts to encourage SUCs and private HEIs to establish their Centers for Human Rights Education as their main mechanisms for helping accelerate the building of a culture of human rights in the academic communities and in the geographic area of jurisdiction where they operate. Both parties agreed to the establishment of a CHRE within the campus, the designation of a Center Director, the selection and capacity building of human rights educators, and the launching of the center. CHR will develop information education and communication (IEC) materials and standard training modules on human rights, access to justice, and the rule of law that can be used, reproduced, and/or disseminated by NwSSU-CHRE. Also present at the event were CHR Region 8 Director Atty. Desiree V. Pontejos, Administrative Aide VI Winzhel Campiones, CHR Calbayog City Office Attorney IV Atty. Joy P. Sodusta, and OIC of Education and Information Section Ma. Rona S. Lomuardo.

Around 400 National Service Training Program (NSTP) students underwent a training-demonstration on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) last April 29, 2023, at the RSU Socio-cultural Center, NwSSU Main Campus, Calbayog City. The activity was organized by the University Health Center in cooperation with the NSTP Office and CWTS Faculty in partnership with the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Calbayog City. “Maximize this opportunity of learning so that you will be prepared to use it in every opportunity to save lives” – Vice President for Administration – Engr. Rhio C. Dimakiling said in his opening remarks. “Hindi natin maituturing na tayo ay handa kung kulang tayo sa kaalaman” he added. “As you continue to practice and share your knowledge with others, know that you are making a significant difference in the world. Your commitment to CPR education and awareness will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the lives of those around you,” – Dr. Myra L. Pilpa, Director, SAS

Members of the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council conduct a training on Basic Radio Communications for University Emergency First Responders at the Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus. The resource persons are Head of Sports and Physical Fitness – Engr. Joseph Marian Romano, Security Services Supervisor – Joel Tañega, and UDRRM Officer – Eugene Calumba.

UNICEF in partnership with UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation Inc., and NwSSU through the Office of Gender and Development conducted a 4-day Training Workshop for Child Development Workers and Child Development Teachers of LGU-Mapanas, Northern Samar last April 11-14, 2023. As a manifestation of gratitude and support, the opening remarks was attended by Mapanas Vice Mayor Luisa Barbara Tejano, and Municipal Councilors – Melchor Capoquian, and Luckie Longcop. In her opening remarks, Vice Mayor Tejano thanked the organizers for their efforts of implementing the program in the Municipality of Mapanas. She also commended them for including the topic “Inclusion” in the program.Similar training rollouts will be conducted to other LGU partners in the coming months.

With the theme, “NSCART Revive: Students Support for Innovative and Virtual Practices of the New Normal”, the BS Business Administration students of Northwest Samar State University held the 12th NSCART at RSU- Sociocultural Center, April 14. “Great things never come from our comfort zone and I know that our awardees…go out from this and explore to become what they are today… I hope that through this event, we were able to acknowledge your great contribution in media”, Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, University President remarked during his welcome message. The NSCART acknowledges personalities and media practitioners who excelled on different categories based from students’ votes. The survey and awards were painstakingly administered and prepared for 6 months. The following is the list of awardees of the recently concluded event.

Teaching personnel of both campuses of the University attend today’s orientation on the Joint Circular No. 3, s. 2022 issued by the Department of Budget and Management and the Commission on Higher Education at RSU Socio-Cultural Center. The resource persons are CHEDRO 8 Director- Maximo C. Aljibe, and Focal Person for Faculty Reclassification- Dr. Catherine O. Iglesias.

NwSSU delegation headed by the University President- Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo attends this year’s Presidents’ Summit which will recognize and award the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) members who have purposefully fulfilled the ITSO 2.0 Clustering deliverables for 2022. Additionally, the occasion is an opportunity to display shared accomplishments with the ITSO network and highlight new opportunities in delivering good harvests of creative and solution-value products from their sustained research and innovation efforts, thereby satisfying the expectations of the ITSO 2.0 Clustering Scheme. NwSSU along with other HEIs also inked a MOA with IPOPHIL for ITSO Franchise.

NwSSU delegation is headed by Vice President for Academic Affairs. The theme of this year’s event is “Strengthening a Culture of Quality Assurance in Higher Education through Partnerships in Accreditation.”