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Facilitated by University Health Center, twenty-four participants from Quick Response Team (QRT) students and Administrative Division underwent the Standard First Aid Training last December 4-6, 2023 at the Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus. The free training’s professional trainers were Dr. Sandro C. Daguman, Mr. Joseph Von P. Catorce, Ms. Ma. Fatima Shaira D. Adona, RN, and Ms. Jamaica A. Ultra, RN. The timely training serves as preparation for emergencies resulting from calamities and disasters. The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates of training which is valid for 2 years.

https://nwssu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AQOhNL1miOfq45qcJSzaIvcOx38rEHerWfM9nHM7EIOTLERAPkW0QbQlmAvM8jgx2SnVdEhT7vB187TccGkZWlII.mp4 The recent continuous rains in Eastern Visayas caused by the shear line and northeast monsoon resulted to flooding in 31 barangays, affecting 6,436 families in Calbayog City. NwSSU took an active role in aiding the affected communities and would like to extend a great appreciation to everyone who took part in the charity effort. #HawakKamay#RISENwSSU

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

The Calbayog City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and Department of Agriculture – City Agriculture Office (DA), in collaboration with NwSSU-College of Agriculture and Technology, undertook a three-day GIS seminar-workshop titled “Introductory GIS in Agriculture, Climate Change Adaptation, and Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Site Specific for Calbayog City, Samar” on October 24-26, 2023, at Malajog Ridge Park, Brgy. Malajog, Calbayog City, Samar. Mr. Wendell L. Ultra, the facilitator from NwSSU and one of the proud mentees of the late Dr. Alejandro F. Tongco, a Balik Scientist Fellow, shared his Geographic Information System (GIS) skills to help the said agencies make accurate and localized maps to prepare for precise decision-making involving geospatial data.During the workshop, problems were found regarding the veracity of the existing data from various agencies on barangay borders and some hazard maps, which therefore prompted the agencies to focus on localization regarding the creation and generation of maps. Various agencies came up with valuable outputs regarding landslide prone areas, storm surge prone areas, rice farmers GIS, and farmers and fisherfolks at risk with climate change. The knowledge and skills that the participants gained in the workshop will help communities and could save lives, especially in hazardous areas where early warning signs should be indicated.

Receiving Php 2.5 million grants from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the research project of Northwest Samar State University titled, “UAV-Aided Decision Support Tool with Analytic Hierarchy Process for the Floodplain Risk Assessment” has been eyed for its second phase during the conduct of Project Assessment Method, Monitoring and Evaluation of CHED, October 25, at Business Development Center, NwSSU.  The presenters with Dr. Riz Rupert L. Ortiz as the project leader, have been acknowledged by the evaluators. The assessment encompassed the following positive points: appreciation of the conducted research activities, comprehensive discussion on the project’s scope and significance, and successful completion of the project within the stipulated time frame. For improvement, the researchers need to efficiently utilize the granted funds. Over all, the researchers received predominantly commendable feedback and the CHED, as the funding body, exhibited a keen interest for initiation of the second phase of the project. Over all, the researchers received predominantly commendable feedback and the CHED, as the funding body, exhibited a keen interest for initiation of the second phase of the project.

In order to assess the sustainability and development of CHED-funded project of Northwest Samar State University titled, “UAV-Aided Decision Support Tool with Analytic Hierarchy Process for the Floodplain Risk Assessment”, CHED evaluators namely: Mayumi G. Belandres, OIC Division Chief, CHED-OPRKM-RMD, Adelma C. Tercia, Education Program Specialist I, CHED-OPRKM-RMD, Gely Ann B. De la Paz, Supervising Admin Officer, CHED-HEDFS, and Norin T. Espocia, Education Program Specialist, CHEDRO 8 representative visit the University. They are warmly welcomed by Dr. Riz Rupert L. Ortiz- University Vice-President for Research, Innovation, and Extension from the airport arrival to a scrumptious lunch at the University Hotel and Restaurant. The project assessment shall cover until tomorrow, October 25.

September 13, 2023- The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), represented by Dr. Sandro C. Daguman, CDRRM Officer and Northwest Samar State University led by Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo, University President, inked Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for effective disaster management and response strategies alongside with the research presentation of Dr. Riz Rupert L. Ortiz, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension at the same time the Project’ Principal Investigator of UAV- Aided Decision Support Tool with Analytic Hierarchy Process for Floodplain Risk Assessment at BDC, NwSSU.  Dr. Ortiz together with his members discussed their research project titled, “Floodplain Risk Modeling Utilizing Analytic Hierarchy Process for Calbayog City.” This work focused on gathering spatial data for floodplain risk assessment in the city and involved generating flood risk map. Results imply that AHP offers a structured approach to decision making in evaluating alternatives based on multiple attributes. “Kadako sini na bulig para sa aton…kay diri tanan na disaster aton ma-prevent sugad san bagyo, so kinahanglan ta la ma-mitigate,” Dr. Sandro C. Daguman commended the project during his talk. He added that there are four thematic areas of disaster- prevention and medication, preparedness, response and recovery, and rehabilitation. The MOA signing was witnessed by the deans, directors, heads of units, faculty members, and visitors. Mr. Harris C. Tarrayo, Director of Center for Innovative Computing and Data Analytics, mentioned the two paramount significance of the activity: (1) the MOA signing is a pivotal partnership for addressing and mitigating disaster risks effectively within the city and (2) the research results disseminate valuable insights on disaster preparedness and response strategies to a wider audience. Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo also explained that the devastation of typhoon Yolanda in Region VIII is an eye-opener of the city to be vigilant and prepared for any risk and disaster. Both parties are benefited on the partnership since the research project conducted by NwSSU creates awareness and improves disaster resiliency among Calbayognons and the CDRRMO, as the beneficiary unit, and at the same time, the research project itself is a manifestation that NwSSU is adhering to research and extension as two of the fourfold functions of any university.   The event also paved way to presentations of other commendable research projects of the university.

Student volunteers from different colleges showed their willingness to learn Basic First Aid through a training conducted by the University Health Center today, September 1, 2023 at the Noisy Room