The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), in partnership with Center for Health Development Western Visayas (CHD-WV) and Negros Island Region (NIR), facilitated the Provincial Leadership and Governance Program (PLGP) for Negros Occidental Provincial Health Board members and district hospital chiefs from 13-14 Aug 2024 at Stonehill Suites, Bacolod City. 

UPV faculty members, Prof. Philip Ian Padilla, Assistant Professors Josephine Firmase, Melanie Retiracion-Sartorio, and Alex Porras trained two batches of young leaders from Guimbal on Youth Leadership and Governance. The 1-day training with two batches was facilitated by the UPV Health Leadership Team at Garin Farm on 16-17 Aug 2024. 

The UP Alumni Association - Iloilo Chapter awarded 2024 jubilarians who are distinguished in their respective professions, embodying the University’s core values of honor, excellence, and service. The awarding ceremony was held during the Faculty and Alumni Homecoming at Diversion 21 Hotel Iloilo City on August 18, 2024. The award was turned over by Chancellor Clement Camposano, Office of Alumni Affairs Director Prof. Elisa Baliao, UPAA-Iloilo Chapter President Consuelo Geduspan, and UPAA Board Member and Awards Chair, Mr. Jose Ian Cababasay.

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Participatory Food Safety Project Team launched its first session of the Food Safety Training among 50 ambulant vendors of Iloilo City, today, August 19, 2024 at the Penthouse, Iloilo City Hall. The workshop aims to increase and improve the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices among food service MSMEs in Iloilo City. 

First year BS in Fisheries students had a glimpse of their student life at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas (UPV-CFOS) as they were officially welcomed during the Opening Exercises on August 13, 2024 held at the AV Hall, CFOS, UPV  Miagao campus. 

Incoming first year students arrived at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) two weeks before the official registration schedule and marked the start of their academic journey as they participated in the annual Bridge Program in English and Mathematics conducted by the UPV Teaching and Learning Resource Center in collaboration with the Division of Humanities and Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics of the College of Arts and Sciences on July 23 to August 5, 2024.