News and Events

In coordination with the Department of Military Science and Tactics and Northwest Samar State University- ROTC Unit, the Welcome Presentation of Sponsors and Escorts was held on November 30 at NwSSU ground, with Col Ronaldo M. Illana 0-12187 MNSA (INF) PA, ADCRRA, 8ID, PA as Guest of Honor and Speaker. Also present were Dr. Armando Alviola, College Dean, College of Criminal Justice and Sciences as Representative of the University President, Engr. Ryan Emil T. Zosa, IV, NSTP Director/University Registrar, Col. Raymundo C. Picut Jr., GSC (INF) PA. 8RCDG Deputy Commander, 803rd CDC Director/Commandant NwSSU ROTCU, and Col. Ronaldo M. Illana O-12187 MNSA (INF) PA, ADCRRA, 8ID, PA

#𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐕𝐀𝐖 Aiming to end violence against women and create a safe environment for them, an 18-day campaign with the theme, “United for a VAW-free Philippines”, was observed on November 25-December 12, 2023 by Northwest Samar State University. This December 1, NwSSU Main Campus- Office of Gender and Development spearheaded the 5k Fun Run, the advocacy highlight, which was participated by employees, students, and stakeholders. The participants assembled at RSU-Socio Cultural Center, 3:00 PM. Top 5 finishers were given certificates of recognition and tokens, and a raffle draw followed. According to Mrs. Gemma L. Tapel, Director of Office of Gender and Development, participating in this activity is not only a physical effort but also a collective commitment to combating and, hopefully, contributing to ending violence within our community.

The Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) in cooperation with Surabaya University, Surabaya, Indonesia holds the online Summer Program “Chat GPT, Artificial Intelligence & Metaverse for our Daily Life” from November 27 – December 1, 2023. Sixty (60) students and two (2) faculty members from NwSSU engaged in the event learn how to utilize AI, Chat GPT, and Metaverse which are massively used nowadays. The program combines academic webinar classes and practical classes with non-academic Indonesian language and virtual tours.

Spearheaded by the University Health Center, NwSSU faculty and students underwent two-day Basic Life Support Training with the tagline, “Learn the Skills to Give Someone a Fighting Chance”, on November 28-29, at Business Development Center, NwSSU.

Our 5K Fun Run is dedicated to ending violence against women. Join us for a powerful event that combines fitness and advocacy. Let’s run together to create a world where every woman feels safe and empowered. Assembly Time is 3:00 PM of December 1, 2023 at RSU- Socio Cultural Center, NwSSU. Don’t miss the exciting prices, too, during Raffle Draw. Register and let your steps speak louder than words!

Plenary Talks on Requirements on Organizing People’s Organization and Organizing the Bulongto Eco-Tourism Park’s People’s Organization clinched the Day 2 highlights of Multi-Sectoral Capability Building for Community Members, November 25

Your dedication and effort have paid off, and your success is truly inspiring.