One hundred eighty-six (186) agency-based personnel comprised of 98 security guards and 88 janitors received a Christmas gift pack from the UPV administration, which were distributed on December 20, 2023 during a simple ceremony at the new administration building lobby.

Prof. Tomasito Talledo finished his teaching career, which spanned over 40 years, on a high note through a retirement lecture held at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Little Theatre, Iloilo City campus, last December.

The UP High School in Iloilo highlighted the essence of togetherness and family in this year’s Paskua celebration and Lantern Parade held at the UPV Iloilo City Campus Grounds on December 19, 2023.

Effective 01 January 2024, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) will welcome an all-female lineup of Vice Chancellors after the UP Board of Regents gave the approval during its 1385th meeting held last 30 November 2023 at the UP Los Baños Office of the Chancellor Conference Room in Laguna. Taking their posts as Vice Chancellors are Dr. Alice Joan G. Ferrer (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs), Prof. Encarnacion Emilia S. Yap (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension), and Dr. Farisal U. Bagsit (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration).

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) lantern parade, an iconic annual tradition of the University spanning several decades, once again brought together UPV constituents in a colorful showcase of creativity and ingenuity on 20 December 2023, Miagao campus. 

Despite the hectic schedule of the UPV community as it prepares for the Lantern Parade on Dec 20, 2023, the faculty and students having exams, and personnel rushing to finish various reports, closing of cash advances and the likes, the Christmas Fun Run pushed through on December 15, 2023 at the UPV covered court.