Two teams from the University of the Philippines Visayas powered through the L’Oréal Brandstorm 2025 and hailed as one of the Top 6 National Finalists. This year’s theme focuses on Men’s Beauty & Care in partnership with L’Oréal Consumer Products Division.

Last April 23, 2025, Team Alphabet composed of students from BSBA Marketing - Imer Roan Dusaran and Hannah Villacastin, and BA in Communication and Media Studies Joanah Demonteverde presented their pitch titled IlluMEN. Team treMENdous composed of BSBA Marketing students namely Ma. Fe Sophia Ysabel Parcon, Precious Keziah Falsis, and Aleah Kaye C. Garvilles showcased their idea with Face Card at 18 Missouri Events Place, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila. The mentors of the teams are Mr. Oscar S. Jinon Jr. and Ms. Pearl Gladys O. Diano. Five teams from UPV were also included in the Top 24 National Semifinalists.

On its 39th year of service and commitment, the School of Technology (SOTECH) celebrated its founding anniversary last March 5 to 8, 2025 with the theme “Pagbalik sa Kagapon, Paghugpong sa Karon, Para sa Mainuswagon nga Palaabuton”.

An educational discussion on the 2025 Midterm Elections in the Philippines marked the kick-off of the first-ever University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Youth Congress. 

Hon. Maricris C. Vines, ASEAN Eng., Chair of the Chemical Engineering Professional Regulatory Board (ChE PRB), accompanied by Engr. Chamaigne Luz Jamandre, ASEAN Eng., former PIChE National President, visited the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) School of Technology (SOTECH) on April 29, 2025 to discuss recent developments in the field and address key concerns.

Two teams based in UP Visayas secured spots in the top 14 of the Gawad Pangulo para sa Natatanging Inobasyon (GPNIM) and secured a funding of Php 120,000.00 to implement their innovations following their pitch and announcement of the final top 14 last April 16, 2025.

The University Library proudly welcomed its newest team members, reinforcing its commitment to provide top-tier services to its patrons. With the ever-evolving needs of students and faculty, the addition of skilled and dedicated professionals ensures continued excellence in library operations.

To further strengthen its curriculum development and continuously enhance its degree programs as part of its commitment to quality assurance, the University of the Philippines Visayas Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in coordination with the Quality Assurance Committee conducted the Outcome-based Education (OBE) Lecture-Workshop last 23-25 April 2025 in Sam’s 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

To equip UPV employees with practical skills in identifying and addressing computer issues, the Digital Innovation Center (DIC) conducted training sessions on basic computer troubleshooting, maintenance, and overview of digital signature on 24 March 2025, at the Pidlaoan Hall, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Miagao campus.

Two teams composed of seven third year BS in Management students from the College of Management, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) clinched two spots in the Top 10 of the Blue Case Competition (BCC) 2025: HorizonShift. The finals stage was held last 12 April 2025 at the Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.