The Regional Culture Heritage and the Arts Committee (RCHAC) of the Regional Development Council VI, in cooperation with DEPDev Regional Office VI, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Department of Tourism, recognized the University of the Philippines Visayas Center for West Visayan Studies (CWVS) as a recipient of the Gawad Balangaw: Award for Culture and the Arts 2025(Organization Category) on December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM, at the RDC Hall, DEPDev VI Building, Fort San Pedro, Iloilo.
Recognizing CWVS’ decades’ worth of service, the Iloilo City Government nominated the Center for the prestigious regional award .The Gawad Balangaw is a regional initiative of RCHAC designed to be the highest regional merit and reward given to Filipino individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Western Visayas culture and the arts.
For the past five decades, the Center has produced relevant research outputs and publications, hosted local and international conferences, lecture-workshops and numerous public service engagements and technical support to various communities.
This Award is a testament of the enduring work and valuable contribution of the UPV Administration, Directors, CWVS personnel, researchers, and the whole community in Western Visayas.
CWVS Director Frances Anthea Redison together with Ms. Ophelia Balogo, Mr. Sashah Dioso, and Ms. Darlene Calsado received the recognition.
CWVS celebrated its 50th Anniversary last 26 June 2025.
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