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The Department has two sections: Agricultural Economics which covers all areas and applications of economics in the field of agriculture and agro-industries, and Economics which focuses mainly on understanding and articulating relevant economic theories and principles.

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Course Offered
Bachelor of Science in Economics

Research and Extension Agenda

The Department's RDE agenda generally focused on issues relating to natural resource management, rural development, poverty studies, and agricultural productivity and efficiency.

Current researches and extension conducted by the DoE includes enhancing profitability of vegetable farmers in the Visayas, valuation of natural resources, impact assessment of selected agricultural practices and policies.

Services Offered

The Department also offered specialised trainings or short courses such as:

Basic data management and software orientation for SPSS and STATA
Socio-economic analysis
Impact assessment and policy analysis
Economic valuation

Through the years, the Department of Business and Management (DBM) continues to provide students with relevant expertise in the field of agribusiness and business management to meet and serve the demands of agro-industries in the country.

DBM carries out VSU’s mandate in agricultural development and thus, focuses most of its research programs on regional commodities such as vegetables, jackfruit, cereals, small ruminants, agroforestry, tropical ecology/environmental resource management and socio-economics. Its research activities are initiated by its faculty members, some of whom are affiliate researchers in different national research centers including the Phillippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops), Abaca National Research Center (NARC), and the National Coconut Research Center – Visayas (NCRC-V).

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Course Offered

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

Research Agenda

DBM's research activities adhere to VSU’s RDE principle of integration, inter-disciplinary, inter-department/center and interagency partnership/collaboration. Collaborative interagency projects are implemented after a memorandum of understanding is made and terms of reference are agreed. RDE collaborators and external funding institutions are from international (ACIAR, GTZ/GIZ, etc), national (PCAARRD, DA-BAR, DOST, NRCP, CHED-HEDF, etc), regional (DA 8, DOH, CHED, etc.) and institutional (VSU, and other SUCs) agencies, non-government organizations, and local government units.

Ecotourism

VSU Tourism Development Plan
Product identification, development, and promotion
Enterprise development plan for the establishment of the VSU Green Mountain Resort

Entrepreneurship

Developing feasibility studies’ business plans etc. under the SBAU of DBM
Enhancing entrepreneurship and RDE skills
Proper record keeping (enterprise budgeting, accounting, auditing, income statement, etc.)

Climate

Coping mechanism/adaptation strategies for climate change impact among LGUs and households
Assessment of policy implementation
Assessment of climate-resilient production systems

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Governance and management models
Land and water use plans
Economic analysis of ENRM options

Energy

Governance and management models
Economic analysis of power generation, transmission and distribution, and alternative energy sources
Assessment of policy implementation

Education

Economic analysis of K+12 program
Assessment of facilities utilization and manpower needs
Assessment of alternative learning systems

Agriculture, food, and fisheries policy research

Economic analysis of devleoped technologies
Impact assessment of VSU technologies
Assessment of policies related to AFF
Supply/value chain improvement studies in crop and livestock

Student development

Learn about the career opportunities for BSAB graduates and the Society of Agribusiness Students that can help you get by with your college education at VSU.

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Event Venues

Convention Center

Capacity: 1,000
Rates:
-For VSU employees and relatives: PHP4,000 for the first four hours, PHP1,500 for every succeeding hour
-For outsiders: PHP10,000 for the first four hours, PHP2,000 for every succeeding hour

Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1044

Center for Continuing Education

Perfect for training, workshops, meetings, wedding receptions, and parties.

Rates:
Training Hall (1st floor)

For non-VSU employees/students

-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour, with air-con

-For church-related activities: PHP500 for the first hour, PHP200 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP900 for the first hour, PHP425 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

For VSU employees/students

-For official activities of VSU: PHP350 for the first hour, PHP50 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP510 for the first hour, PHP290 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

-For activities of recognized VSU organizations: PHP400 for the first hour, PHP100 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

-For personal activities of VSU employees such as graduation parties, weddings, etc: PHP450 for the first hour, PHP150 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.

Function Room (2nd floor)

For non-VSU employees/students

-PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.

For VSU employees/students

-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.

Opening/Closing: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1069

Beach Garden

Rate:
Non- Exclusive
1. Entrance Fee/head - P 10.00
2. Use of Swimming Pool
Children (10years and below) - P 25.00
Adult (VSU Employees & students) - P 50.00
Non- VSU employees & students - P 75.00
3. Kiosks/Cottages
Social Park Area - P 200.00
Swimming Pool Area - P 250.00
4. Floating Cottage
Group usage/hour - P 100.00
Individual usage/head - P 25.00
5. Function Hall - P 2,500.00
6. View Deck - P 800.00

Exclusive
1. Social Park Area - P 4,500.00
2. Swimming Pool Area - P 6,000.00
3. Riverside Area - P 2,000.00

Opening/Closing: Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday, Saturday and Holiday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Accommodation/Lodging

Apartelle

The VSU Apartelle offers rooms with balconies facing the beach and dorm-type rooms.

Rates:

Standard Room (airconditioned, with 3 single beds, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with Queen-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Superior Room (airconditioned, with King-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,600/night

*Extra bed: PHP100/night

Apartelle Annex Rates:

Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with TV): @ PHP1,200, PHP1,500, PHP1,600/night
Dorm-type rooms (Minimum of 5 pax, can accommodate 8, 10, and 12 pax, airconditioned, with double-decked beds, and TV): PHP200/person

Other amenities: Wifi in lobby and balcony areas, laundry area, parking with 24-hr security, swimming pool 100 meters away

Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1094 / (+63)997-351-6469
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Seafront Suite

The VSU Seafront Suite offers two cottage units by the beach, with four air-conditioned rooms, kitchen, and home entertainment. It can accommodate a maximum of 9 persons.

Rates:

-PHP3,500/unit

Additional charges:
-For party events: PHP1,000
-Use of riverside pavement with tent: PHP1,500
-Social park area stage: PHP500
-Chair rental: PHP5/piece
-Table rental: PHP50/piece
-Sound system with videoke: PHP1,500

Check-in time: 2:00PM
Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482

Balay Alumni

Rates:

Bed Spacer (with fan)
-Double-deck bedrooms (choice of a maximum capacity of 10 and 16 pax): PHP120/person
-Single bed (maximum of 6 pax): PHP150/person

Rooms for rent (maximum of 2 pax)
-4 air-conditioned rooms with shared comfort rooms: PHP550
-4 air-conditioned rooms with comfort room: PHP750

Conference room
-One day rent (8:00AM-5:00PM): PHP1,500, PHP200 for every succeeding hour

Check-out: 12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7151 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1008
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Hostel

The VSU Hostel offers affordable rooms and small cottages by the beach that are perfect for a short- and long-term stay. Wifi connection is available at the receiving area. All rooms have air-con and TV.

Rates:

Standard:
-Twin beds: PHP700
-Triple beds: PHP800

Deluxe
-Triple beds (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,000
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP900

Superior
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,500

Cottages
-With twin beds: PHP500
-Air-conditioned room with twin beds, kitchen, refrigerator, hot and cold shower: PHP1,500

*Extra mattress/person: PHP150 for standard, deluxe, and superior rooms, PHP60 for shared beds

Function room:
-PHP2,500 for 3 hours, PHP300 for every succeeding hour

Check-out:12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7187/ 0965 625 2246 / +63 53 565 0600 Local 1043 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

VSU Hospital

CLINICAL SERVICES

Chief of USHER: Dr. Elwin Jay V. Yu, M.D.
Medical Officers
- Dr. Merry Christ'l T. Guinocor, M.D.
- Dr. Sarah Aurora W. Tabada, M.D.

Tel. No.: (053) 563-9196; 565-0600 local 1047 and 09430430874

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

OPD: Consultation Service: Monday- Friday (except Holidays):
- Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Cases
  - Monday and Thursday: 8:00 am- 11:00 am and 1:00pm - 4:00 pm.
- Non- Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Cases
  - Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 am- 11:00 am and 1:00pm - 4:00 pm.
- Well Baby, AME, Medical Requirements for OJT/SPORTS/SEMINAR/CONVENTION/FOR PRESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS.
  - Wednesday: 8:00 am- 11:00 am and 1:00pm - 4:00 pm.
- Pre-natal Consultation
  - (Every Friday) 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Health Education Service
  - Monday-Friday (except on Holidays) 8:30 AM-12:00NN
- Minor Surgery (non-emergency/ambulatory clinical surgery)
  - 1:30 PM-5:00 PM
- Annual Medical Examination for Staff and Students
  - (except Holidays) Monday- Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Emergency Room Services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Delivery Room Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Tel. No.: (053) 563-9196; 565-0600 local 1047 and 09430430874

Note: Please set an appointment by calling those numbers above.

DENTAL SERVICES

Dentist: Dr. Maria Belen J. Buzon
Tel. No. (053) 563-9196

SCHEDULE OF OF SERVICES
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ISSUANCE OF MEDICAL, BIRTH, DEATH AND MEDICO-LEGAL CERTIFICATES

Clara P. Mercado
Tel. No. (053) 563-9196

SCHEDULE OF SERVICE
Regular Days: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

MC for routine medical/physical exam for employment purposes; scholarship;driver’s license; OJT for VSU students
- Laboratory results – CXR, CBC, U/A, S/E and other laboratory tests (may be requested as specifically required by the physician)
- Official Receipt
Medico-Legal Certificate
- Request for issuance of medico-legal certificate from police department
- Official Receipt
Annual Medical Exam. Certificate for VSU faculty and staff
- Laboratory results (Chest Xray, CBC, Urinalysis)
- Official Receipt
Medical Examination for Freshmen and Transferees.
- Medical exam referral from the Admissions Office for College students; from Principal for High school students
- 1 copy 1x1 ID picture
- Laboratory results: Chest Xray, CBC, Urinalysis, Stool examination

RATES:

SCHEDULE OF FEES

OPD SECTION AND ER SECTION
SERVICE	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
MINOR SURGERY:
SUTURING (SMALL)	200	300	400
< 5 CM	200	300	400
SUTURING (MEDIUM)	350	500	600
5<10 CM	350	500	600
SUTURING ( LARGE)	600	900	1000
10CM OR MULTIPLE	600	900	1000
NOTE:
Inclusive 5 BOS & ER use
REMINDER:
Additional BOS will be charged of 5 pesos
Sutures (Chromic, etc.)
WOUND DRESSING:
Small	-	30	75
Medium	-	50	100
Large	-	100	200
Removal of Sutures	-	50	100
Referral Injection	-	30	50
I and D	30	300	400
Debridement Dressing (D&D)	30	350	500
Re-insertion of IV	50	75	100
Catheterization	Supplies Only	500	800
NGT	Supplies Only	500	800
Excision
Small	200	400	500
Medium	400	600	1000
Large	1000	1200	1500
Circumcision	Supplies Only	800	900
Removal of Foreign Body	20	300	400
Prenatal Fee	-	50	100
Fee for lost OPD No.	-	75	100
Consultation fee after office hours	-	250	300
ER FEE	-	250	300
Nebulization Fee:
with meds	25	75	100
without meds	65	100	150
AMBULANCE FEE:	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
Service
WLPH, Baybay City	-	400	500
OSPA, Ormoc City	1,200	1,800	1,900
EVRMC, Tacloban City	2,300	2,800	3,000
Hilongos Leyte	1,800	2,000	2,200
Maasin City	2,800	3,100	3,500
OB - GYNE SECTION
SERVICE	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
PAP SMEAR	(LAB FEE ONLY)	350	400
PELVIC EXAM	-	200	300
DELIVERY ROOM	-	-	-
DR FEE	ATTENDING PF - 2,600
DR FEE	PEDIATRICIAN - 1,500
OB PACK	PRIMIGRAVIDA -2,000 GRAVIDA 2 - 2,000 MULTIGRAVIDA G AND UP – 1,500
RECORDS SECTION
SERVICE/DOCUMENTS	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
Medical Certification	10	30	150
Medico-Legal Certification	50	150	500
Death Certification Fees (Forms)	10	150	200
Birth Certificate (forms)	50	200	350
Driver's License Certification	50	150	200

ROOM RATE
SERVICE	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
ROOM AND BOARD PER DAY
SERVICE WARD	50	500	650
ROOM WITH AIRCON	-	960	1,200
CHANGE OF
BED SHEETS	20	30	50
PILLOW CASE	10	20	30

LABORATORY SECTION
Service	OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT RATE			STAT ORDERS/AFTER OFFICE HOURS/ SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS
Service	STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
CBC	145	190	220	145	210	250
Hematocrit manual	40	60	80	40	70	85
Blood typing	50	70	85	50	80	90
RH Typing	50	70	85	50	80	90
Urinalysis	35	85	90	35	90	100
Capillary Blood Sugar	50	90	100	50	100	120
Fecalysis	35	75	85	35	85	90
Pregnancy Test	60	90	100	60	100	120

RADIOLOGY SECTION *OUTPATIENT AND IN-PATIENT DEPARTMENT RATE*
EXAMINATION/ PROCEDURE	Student	VSU Staff and Dependent	Outsider
ABDOMEN AP UPRIGHT AND SUPINE (ADULTS)	340	500	550
ANKLE AP/LATERAL/OBLIQUE	340	465	500
ARM AP/LATERAL	280	400	465
CERVICAL SPINE APL	340	465	500
CHEST PA	170	200	220
CHEST AP/LATERAL	340	400	440
CHEST APICO-LORDOTIC	170	300	330
CHEST BUCKY	250	300	330
CLAVICLE AP VIEW ONLY	170	285	310
ELBOW AP/LATERAL VIEW	280	400	465
FEMUR/ THIGH AP/LATERAL	340	500	550
FOOT AP/LATERAL/OBLIQUE	340	465	500
FOREARM AP/LATERAL	280	400	465
KNEE AP/LATERAL	340	465	500
LEG AP/LATERAL	340	500	550
LUMBO-SACRAL SPINE AP/LATERAL	340	500	550
PARANASAL SINUSES (PNS) 3 VIEWS	550	675	740
PELVIS AP VIEW ONLY	280	300	330
BOTH SHOULDER AP NEUTRAL VIEW	170	290	320
SHOULDER AP W/ INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ROTATION	280	470	520
SKULL AP/LATERAL	340	470	520
THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE AP/LATERAL	340	500	550
WRIST AP/LATERAL	340	470	520
WATER'S VIEW	250	300	330

DENTAL SERVICE
SERVICE	VSU STUDENT	VSU STAFF/DEPENDENT	OUTSIDERS
Tooth Extractions:
Normal Procedure	75	180	300
By Bur	100	200	500
With Suture	200	400	500
Complicated Tooth Extraction: Masioangular Impaction	2,500	4,000	6,000
Restorative Fillings: Light Cure Composite
Class I, II, III, IV, V	140	300	400
Closure of Diastema Cosmetic Dentistry	140	300	700
ORAL Prophylaxis
Supra Gingival Calculus	150	300	500
Sub Gingival Calculus( gingivitis)	150	400	600
Treatment of Periodontitis and Quadrants	150	500	800