Center for West Visayan Studies Director, Dr. Randy M. Madrid, is one of the Philippine delegates to the 10th International Conference on Studies of Chinese Overseas co-sponsored by the International Society for the Study of the Chinese Overseas (ISSCO), China Institute for the Chinese Overseas Studies, and School of International Studies/Academy of Overseas Chinese Studies held in Jinan University, Guangzhou, China on November 9-11, 2019. The theme for this year’s Conference is “Chinese Overseas and China: Through a Global Lens”. Around three hundred fifty participants around the globe participated in the Conference.

The UPV Health Services Unit conducted a Medical Mission on November 14, 2019.  UPV students, employees, dependents, retirees and people from the nearby community availed of the various services such as Electrocardiogram, Cholesterol Test, Random Blood Sugar (RBS)/Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), medical consultation and prescribed medicines and supplements for free. This activity initiated by the unit is conducted as part of our commitment to serve the people, share the love and care for others.

The Institute of Fish Processing Technology (IFPT), College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), UP Visayas conducted a training on recirculating depuration technique for high quality and safe mussels, Perna viridis, on October 15-17, 2019 at UPV Miagao campus.

Ms. Analiza G. Linaugo, University Librarian attended the Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Advisory Board Meeting 2019 held at University of Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia on September 22-26, 2019.

Tacloban City—three young musical artists, whose families are rooted in Eastern Visayas, shared their respective talents and skills during the Leyte Samar Heritage Center’s (LSHC) 24th Anniversary presentation entitled, “Pasundayag: Promoting and Enhancing Cultural Education in Eastern Visayas.” These musical artists include Miss Mary Jeane V. Egloso, an alumna of the internationally-acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers, Mr. John Raymond V. Sarreal, a multi-awarded and world class flutist, and Miss Chariss Dumlao, a Tacloban-born pianist who continues to pursue a successful professional career in Europe.

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