Asst. Prof. Julie Prescott’s debut film, “Isa ka Pungpong nga Rosas,” premiered with three public screenings at the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Cinematheque, Iloilo City campus on June 15, 2024.

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) DanceSport team joined and won awards at the first-ever UP System Oblation Sports – Dance Sport Championship 2024 hosted by UP Cebu last June 8-9, 2024 at the GMall, Cebu City. The two-day event was participated by the various dancesport teams in Cebu City and the country. The UP Closed DanceSport Championship is composed of various UP College Units namely, UP Cebu, UP Diliman, UP Mindanao, UP Tacloban College, and UP Visayas.

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), through its Appraisal and Disposal Committee, facilitated the donation of furniture classified as “unserviceable” by the various academic units of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The turnover ceremony was held at the PPO Bodega, UPV Miagao campus on June 10, 2024, to formalize the transfer of the property. The donation included classroom chairs, office tables, wooden cabinets/shelves, and hospital beds.
The following schools were the recipients:
School |
Address |
1. Alejandro Firmeza National High School |
Brgy. Aguiauan, Miagao |
2. Bacolod Elementary School |
Brgy. Bacolod, Miagao |
3. Guibongan-Igtuba Integrated School |
Brgy. Guibongan, Miagao |
4. Jesus Nievales Memorial Elementary School |
Brgy. Igbugo, Miagao |
5. Kirayan National High School |
Brgy. Naulid, Miagao |
6. Miranda Elementary School |
Brgy. Dawog Miagao |
7. Malagyan Elementary School |
Brgy. Malagyan, Miagao |
8. Palaca-Damilisan National High School |
Brgy. Damilisan, Miagao |
9. Pungtod Caitib Elementary School |
Brgy. Caitib, Miagao |
10. San Fernando Elementary School |
Brgy. San Fernando, Miagao |
The program was attended by Mr. Romer Aguja, UPV’s Internal Auditor, together with his staff, faculty and personnel representing the schools, and members of the Appraisal and Disposal Committee headed by Ms. Emiliza C. Lozada.

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Food Safety Manual Project team, headed by Dr. Johannes M. Magpusao, launched its Participatory Food Safety Manual titled, "Food Safety and Community: A Practical Guide to Food Safety for Food Service MSMEs in Urbanized areas of Iloilo" on June 7, 2024 at the Performing Arts Hall, UP Visayas, Iloilo City.

Fisheries students of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV-CFOS) engaged with two fisherfolk associations in Miagao through the service-learning program, in partnership with the UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungod/Oblation Corps (UP/OC), held on May 28 and 31.

The University of the Philippines Visayas’ Capacity Building, Policy Review, and Innovative Legislation toward Coastline Protection and Development for a Sustainable Future (UPV-CPD) Program held its Luzon regional Stakeholders’ Dialogue last May 30, 2024 at the University Hotel, UP Diliman.

The University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) Senior Red Cross Youth Council was recently awarded a certification of recognition by the Red Cross Youth Philippines - Iloilo Chapter Awards for its exceptional service in recent events, specifically the UPV Pahampang and Yupisay Games 2023. UPHSI also received a Certificate of Responder Excellence.