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Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) co-facilitated a two-day Training of Trainers (TOT) for Silvino Lubos Child Development Workers (CDWs) and Teachers (CDTs) on June 11–12, 2026. The capacity-building initiative introduced the “Being the Best CDW I Can Be” toolkit and a system for competency-based professional development. It targeted frontline early childhood educators and municipal welfare personnel to improve local childcare delivery. The engagement served local daycare workers, childcare practitioners, and key leaders, including MSWDO Agner S. Sagonoy and Vice Mayor Melvin A. Jarito, to align municipal operations with provincial mandates. University resource persons led technical modules on Republic Act 12199, foundational competency standards, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP). Participants also completed training on disaster risk response, sanitary health protocols, and integrating creative activities using localized instructional materials. By extending technical expertise, this extension program addresses the distinct professional development needs of upland childcare providers. This localized implementation ensures that early childhood educators in Silvino Lubos possess standardized instructional competencies. The initiative reinforces the university’s role in supporting grassroots governance and securing educational equity for remote communities.

Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) facilitated a five-day training on competency-based professional development for Child Development Workers (CDWs), teachers (CDTs), and social welfare personnel (MSWDO) from May 18 to 22, 2026, at the Diamond Hotel in Catarman, Northern Samar. The institutional extension project aimed to standardize public childcare operations and establish a benchmark for regional early childhood care. The sessions upgraded instructional and administrative skills through structured technical workshops. Frontline workers participated in hands-on training for designing creative learning experiences, practicing early literacy storytelling, and constructing teacher-made instructional materials. The curriculum also included practical exercises on child portfolio management, work sampling, anecdotal recording, and the formulation of localized daycare disaster risk and response plans. As the capital town and a major economic hub, Catarman serves as a model for educational standards in Northern Samar. Elevating the competencies of childcare providers in this central locality sets a higher standard that directly influences instructional practices in neighboring towns. The initiative reinforces the university’s commitment to community-driven development, ensuring that advancements made in the capital town help improve early childhood milestones throughout the wider region. #ASCENDNwSSU

Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) marks another milestone as it officially secures a spot in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings. ​This global ranking evaluates higher education institutions based on their commitment and contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ​According to the performance metrics, NWSSU actively participated in 16 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), earning an overall score of 46.8 out of 100. This robust engagement has placed the institution in the 1501+ rank band globally out of 2,318 participating universities. ​Congratulations, NWSSU! #TogetherWeAscend

CALBAYOG CITY — Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is set to establish a Shared Service Facility (SSF) for the NwSSU Digital Fabrication and Printing Production Center. University President Atty. Lorelie Fabillar-Tangaran and SSF Project Focal Person Mr. Jake B. Calagos signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Usufruct Agreement today, June 17, 2026, at the University Board Room. Also present in the activity was Ms. Aura Rose Tamor-Felices, NC-TIDS/SSF Coordinator from the DTI Samar Provincial Office. The signed documents will be forwarded to the DTI Region 8 and Central Offices for final execution by DTI officials. Funded through the Region 8 SSF Fund under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the ₱13-million project successfully cleared evaluations by both Regional and National Technical Committees. Under the agreement, DTI will handle the procurement of state-of-the-art equipment, while NwSSU will provide the physical housing, manpower, and operational capital. ​The center will serve local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and students, offering accessible digital fabrication and printing services at minimal fees. By providing training and assisted equipment use, the facility aims to significantly boost Samar’s local creative economy. ​The facility is scheduled to launch in the final quarter of 2026.

Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) once again proved its commitment to excellence as it received a Plaque of Commendation during the Gawad Parangal 2026 held on June 3, 2026, at the HRDC Gymnasium of Leyte Normal University (LNU), Tacloban City. The award recognized the University’s inclusion in the WURI 2026 Global Top 500 Innovative Universities, where NwSSU ranked 381st worldwide. The recognition reflects the institution’s continuing efforts in innovation, research, and quality higher education. Also recognized during the event was Areis Luaton Misperos from the College of Education of NwSSU for placing 10th in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) – Secondary Level. The recognition highlighted the University’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to producing competent, resilient and globally competitive professionals. The awarding ceremony was part of CHED’s 32nd Founding Anniversary and 6th National Higher Education Day celebration carrying the theme, “ACHIEVE-ing Knowledge Economy Together for a Future-ready Bagong Pilipinas.” These achievements continue to inspire the NwSSU community in its pursuit of excellence in instruction, research, innovation, and public service. #ASCENDNwSSU

Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) has successfully finalized its Strategic Futures Workshop: Futures Thinking Towards Sustainable Development Using the ACACIA Framework on May 21, 2026, at the Business Development Center. Spearheaded by the Research, Innovation, and Extension (RIE) Division through the Center for Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight and in partnership with the Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures), the activity gathered the entire university officials to embed anticipatory governance and innovation in its systems, culminating in the development of HANDUM 2050: The Futures of NwSSU under the theme “WE BUILD WHAT STORMS CANNOT BREAK.” Day 2 followed on May 12, 2026, continuing online with participants deepening their understanding of strategic foresight processes and engaged in collaborative visioning facilitated by PhilFutures Fellow Ms. Jalaine Joyce V. Malabanan. The activities produced refined, shared aspirations that became core building blocks for HANDUM (Hingyap, Andam, Naton, Dungog, Ungod, Marig-on) 2050, equipping the institution with a forward-looking foundation to guide its development and community impact. Held onsite on May 20, 2026, Day 3 opened with messages from Senators Pia S. Cayetano and Win T. Gatchalian, CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), and PhilFutures’ Dr. Michville A. Rivera. Expert sessions included Dr. Bert J. Tuga’s analysis of trends in higher education, Dr. Michville A. Rivera’s discussion on the McKinsey 7S Framework, and workshops of Prof. Ramces M. Dili from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) on reimagining the university’s VMOKRAPI and scenario planning, strengthening participants’ strategic capabilities and shared commitment. On May 21, 2026, the fourth and final day centered on presenting drafted vision and mission outputs from various units and division for the Samar community. Dr. Ruperto S. Sangalang presented the PATRES framework and the unified planning architecture linking VMOKRAPI (Vision, Mission, Objectives, Key Result Areas, and Performance Indicators), SPATRES (Strategy, Programs, Activities, Tasks, Resources, Evaluation System), and PATRES (People, Academics, Technology, Research, Extension, and Stewardship), while Mr. Ramces M. Dili critiqued outputs using the ACACIA Framework, recognizing San Jorge Campus for meeting the “Samar test.” The four-day futures workshop successfully equipped NwSSU officials with essential foresight tools, methodologies, and a cohesive strategic direction. With HANDUM 2050 as its flagship output, the university now stands positioned as a future-ready institution, fully prepared to drive sustainable development, transformative education, and responsive governance across Samar for decades to come.

Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Grounds came alive with nationalism on May 25, 2026, as the university held its final Flag Raising Ceremony for the month of May. Led by the College of Criminal Justice and Sciences (CCJS), the activity brought together faculty members, students, teaching and non-teaching personnel in unity with respect and pride. Dressed in their respective uniforms and office attire, the NwSSU community stands in formation while renewing their commitment to the university and the country. The ceremony served not only as a weekly tradition but also as a fitting conclusion to the month’s activities, strengthening values of unity, duty, and service to the institution while symbolizing hope and continued excellence as the university moves forward into the coming months.