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UP Visayas joins International Coastal Cleanup 2026 in Iloilo City
The University of the Philippines Visayas, through UP Visayas Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, joined the International Coastal Cleanup 2026 on September 19 at Villa Beach House in Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City, bringing together members of the University community and partner organizations in an effort to help protect and preserve Iloilo’s coastline.
Legal Advocates and Community Dialogue Convergence towards increasing access to Legal Justice
On September 7, 2026, the Philippine Earth Justice Center (PEJC), represented by Managing Trustee Atty. John Menguito and PEJC Paralegal Mr. Jake Bactol, engaged in a community consultation with the Nurunutan yang Tagbanwa tung Calawit may Quezon (NTCQ) Community, headed by IPO Chairman Mr. Roy Dabuit and Apong Dakulo Fidel Mondragon Sr., facilitated by UPV Pahinungod’s Dir. Jerry Ian Leonida, the dialogue brought together legal advocates, academic partners, and community leaders to identify pressing legal needs and environmental concerns facing the area.
Scientific Stewardship in Ancestral Waters: Tagbanwa Women lead Cachipay conversation on Calauit Island
UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungod, with the Nurunutan yan Tagbanwa Calamian tung Calawit may Quezon (NTCQ), organized a dedicated three session workshop series from September 6 to 8, 2026. These capacity-building efforts aim to prepare the Tagbanua women and the community as co-implementers of the Cachipay Project, a UPV in-house research project to complement the Dampig Baybay Program initiatives in Calauit Island.
Campus cats and dogs benefit from UPV UP/OC’s TNVR
Cats and dogs in the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Miagao campus were gathered for the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) Activity of the UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungód/Oblation Corps (UP/OC), held at the Balay Kalagday last May 30, 2024.
Pres. Jimenez dialogues with Tagbanua IP community in Palawan
University of the Philippines President Angelo Jimenez engaged in meaningful dialogue with the Nurunutan Yang Tagbanua Calamian Tong Calawit may Quezon (NTCQ) Indigenous community, represented by Chairman Roy Dabuit and witnessed by their council of elders. President Jimenez is accompanied by UPV Chancellor, Dr. Clement Camposano, UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungòd Director, Prof. Jerry Ian Leonida, and the UPV Pahinungòd staff and volunteers.
United for responsible pet ownership!
The University of the Philippines Visayas and the UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungòd/Oblation Corps collaborated with the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA), Philippine Veterinary Medical Association West Visayas Chapter, Vets Love Nature, and the Iloilo City Government for the PVMA Rabies Elimination Initiative (PRE), offering free spay and neuter services today, 16 February 2026 at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City campus. A total of 200 dogs and cats combined will avail of the services.
