The Visayas State University Library led by its Chief Librarian, Ms.Andreli D. Pardales, launched on February 12, 2016 the VSU Library’s National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) project grant of Filipiniana library materials at the VSU Library Lounge. Anchored on the theme “Cultural Enrichment through Enhanced VSU Library Collection”, the launching was graced by Dr.Rizalina D. Truya, Assistant Professor I of the College of Education.

            VSU is one of the two schools in Eastern Visayas granted with PhP150,000 by the NCCA for the enhancement of Filipiniana library materials.

            An on-the-spot drawing contest was held prior to the launching. Students from the VSU Laboratory High School participated in the contest. The winners were HanielNapoles (1st), Lyda Tan (2nd), and Kimberly Pantoja (3rd).