For 37 years, Visayas State University’s extension project the Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) from the Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies (ISRDS) is awarded a plaque of recognition and some special awards for its exemplary role as a member of the BIDANI Network Program, a nutrition-in-development strategy to improve health and nutritional status and general well-being of Filipinos.

[This is the full graduation speech of Isabel Municipal Mayor Edgardo C. Cordeño delivered to the more than 200 graduates of the 49th Commencement Exercises of the Visayas State University (VSU) Isabel.]

Another group of nursing students from VSU College of Nursing (CoN) proved how their training in doing quality research is an edge as they bested the research competition at an international conference.

President Edgardo Tulin, Chancellor Jehan Libre, esteemed faculty and staff, proud parents, and the graduating class of 2023, good morning.

I have delivered many speeches in my life, and standing here in front of you today is especially meaningful for me because I know that you all have to overcome a lot of challenges and adversities to reach this milestone in your life.

The VSU College of Management and Economics (CME) through Professor Moises Neil V. Seriño, CME Dean, and Assistant Professor Allen Glennie P. Lambert, VSU Executive Secretary, visited two Indonesian higher education institutions namely the Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) and IPB University for academic engagement and research collaboration.

Not just one but two licenses in just a year! This #ProudViscan is truly living the pursuit of excellence.

Mr. Adam Folleas, High Education Attache of the Embassy of France in the Philippines, and Mr. Paulo Udani, Representative of Campus France visited Visayas State University (VSU) for their educational campaign on the academic opportunities offered by the French Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).