Prof. Harold M. Monteclaro, coordinator for external linkages of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), was elected vice chairman of the International Linkage Program Governing Council (ILPG), an alliance of seven international fishery-related postgraduate schools from six countries in the Asian region.

The Center for West Visayan Studies (CWVS) of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) participated in the 30^th Conference on History and Culture held at Romblon State University – Main Campus, Odiongan, Romblon, last 28-30 November 2019. The conference theme is, “Ang Pangingibang Bayan at ang Paghahanap ng Ginhawa sa Kasaysayan at Kalinangang Pilipino.”

The 2019 UPV Graduate Research Conference, now on its 8^th year, underscores the importance of cultivating a culture of research in the university, which calls for the provision of a supportive context in which research is produced, communicated, and valued in the University. This year, the GRC was held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City with the theme: “Cultivating a Graduate Research Culture for Knowledge and Technology Creation” on October 23, 2019.

Ms. Alexanra Bagarinao-Regalado, Research Associate at the OceanBio Lab of the CAS, presented the results of a study co-authored with Dr. Wilfredo L. Campos entitled “Impacts of Climate Change on the sardine fishery in the Philippines: challenges and options for adaptation” at the “Expert workshop on adaptive management of fisheries in response to climate change” held in Rome, Italy on November 12-14, 2019.

The members of the faculty of the Division of Professional Education, College of Arts and Sciences participated in various conferences for the months of October and November, here in the country and abroad.

“Palarong Pang-empleyado 2.0 was a success. The UPV employees enjoyed the unique games facilitated by the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. Also, everybody was happy because of the free food and super exciting prizes prepared by the UPV Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Committee.” -Enrique Legaspi III – Office of the College Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences