Last December 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launched the new polymer banknote series. Each polymer banknote denomination showcases the country’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Additionally, the polymer series aims to raise awareness on the country’s endangered species like the Visayan Spotted Deer in the new 500-piso polymer banknote.

The UP Hamili-Hamilia collaborated with the WVSU MAARAM Organization in conducting an art workshop for Ati children of the indigenous Ati Community in Brgy. Ipil Calinog Iloilo on February 22, 2025. The initiative is conducted in celebration of National Arts Month this February.

Dr. Erlinda Ganzon-Naret proudly received recognition from the West Visayas State University (WVSU) as the Most Outstanding Alumna in the field of Research, Science and Technology  in its 2025  Grand Jubilarian Alumni  Homecoming held at the Iloilo Convention Center  (ICC) last January 28.

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) celebrated its 67th foundation anniversary, which highlighted a collective action in protecting the country’s natural aquatic resources.

The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) held an orientation for newly hired non-teaching personnel from February 19–20, 2025, at the Miagao Interactive Learning Center (MILC), Tomas Fonacier Hall, UPV, Miagao, Iloilo.

The Division of Professional Education (ProfEd), faculty members led by its chair Dr. Jonny B. Pornel, conducted a focus group discussion (FGD) with 16 teachers from the Department of Education teachers in Tubungan last February 7, 2025 at the Tubungan Central Elementary School.

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) held a Rogelio O. Juliano Lecture that highlighted a talk on municipal waters delivered by maritime law and security expert Atty. Jay L. Batongbacal of the UP College of Law on February 10, 2025 at the AV Hall, CFOS, UP Visayas Miagao. 

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), through the UP System, is now set to forge a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under usufruct with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for the establishment of the UPV-PCA Hybrid Coconut Seed Farm in UPV Miagao campus.

With the 2025 Midterm Elections coming closer with each passing day, it becomes more important than ever for Filipino citizens to choose their candidates wisely. However, in the digital age, misinformation runs rampant, especially in politics and information about candidates. There is an increasing demand to ensure that the information one consumes is true. Gen Z and millennials make up 63% of the voting population for the coming year, highlighting the extent of the potential impact these two generations may have in shaping the political landscape of the Philippines.