The Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) gathered for its first general assembly under the new set of REPS Association (REPSA) officers for 2024-2026, led by REPSA President Rose Toledo Mueda, at the MILC AVR, College of Arts and Sciences, UPV Miagao campus on May 29, 2024.

Sashah Dioso, the University Research Associate of the Center for West Visayan Studies, was elected as the first President of Asosasyon ng mga Dalubhasa, may Hilig at Interes sa Kasaysayan or ADHIKA ng Pilipinas – Kanlurang Bisayas Balangay during the 9th ADHIKA Regional Conference on West Visayan History and Culture held on May 23-25, 2024 hosted by the College of Education and the Social Science Department of the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City.

The University of the Philippines Visayas’ The Western Visayas Portal (TWVP) and Iloilo Science and Technology University - Miagao Campus’ The Techno Forum joined forces in a workshop titled “Tingog Mo, Tingog Ko: A Basic Citizen Journalism Workshop on Using Social Media for Social Good” on May 20, 2024 at the ISAT-U Hostel.

In an endeavor to develop the essence of leadership and governance among student leaders in selected high schools in Iloilo, four first year students from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) conducted a program called The Leadership Launchpad (TLLP) in Guimbal National High School last April 27, 2024 and in Kirayan National High School, Miagao on May 18, 2024. The undertaking is a student project for the National Service Training Program - Civil Welfare Training Service.

The new officials of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the Graduate School (GS) took their oath of office before Chancellor Clement Camposano at the Office of the Chancellor, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Miagao campus on May 24, 2024.

Students of NSTP-LTS Section 1 of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) under the advisory of Ms. Analiza S. Galang-Linaugo completed their 40-hour service training program for the Grade 7 and 8 students of St. Louise de Marillac School of Miagao on April 27, 2024. The event was done through a culmination program after a series of enrichment programs on English and Mathematics from February to April this year.

Five groups of student researchers from UP High School in Iloilo’s Grade 12 ABM and HUMSS presented their papers at the Creative Investigation Congress 2024 online on May 22, 2024 with the theme “Research Trends and Future Pathways.” Three groups from 12 STEM presented their papers on the 23rd. The conference was organized by the University of the Philippines High School Cebu in partnership with UP Cebu Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, UPHS Cebu Batch ‘79, UP CERFI, and UPHSC PTA.