๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐‘๐’๐” ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ

The Grand Opening of Lights lit up the campus, marking the beginning of a season filled with joy, wonder, and community spirit! From the fascinating light displays to the meaningful performances that brought holiday magic to life, every moment was a celebration to treasure.
We were honored to have Dr. Eddie G. Fetavero, Vice President for Research, Extension, Development, and Innovation, Dr. Renato R. Menrige Jr., President of the Federation of RSU Alumni Association, and Mr. Abraham L. Cuevas, Supervising Administrative Officer, joined us for this magical evening.
We were also thrilled to see students, faculty, staff, and families come together to share in the festivities. The dazzling displays, the warm smiles, and the collective excitement reminded us all of the importance of unity and togetherness during this special time of year. ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ซ

A major highlight of the night was the stunning Video Mapping by the Office of Media and Public Affairs, which added a spectacular touch to the festivities!

RSUvians, letโ€™s keep the holiday spirit glowing!

Romblon State University Joins Fiesta Haraya 2024: Celebrating Creativity and Innovation

Romblon State University (RSU) proudly participated in ๐™๐™ž๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™– ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ง๐™–๐™ฎ๐™– 2024, held from December 2 to 4, 2024, in Marinduque. The event, a vibrant celebration of creativity and innovation, featured workshops and forums designed to enhance skills in arts, culture, and creative industries.

Under the leadership of University President Dr. Merian Catajay-Mani, along with Vice Presidents Dr. Tomas T. Faminial (Administration and Finance), Atty. Glenn Niรฑo Sartillo (Learning and Student Affairs), Prof. Dr. Eddie G. Fetalvero (Research, Extension, and Development Initiatives), and Dr. Emelyn F. Montoya (Academic Affairs), RSU reaffirmed its dedication to promoting the creative arts. Representing the university at the event were Dr. Mark G. Calimbo, University Dean of Instructions, and Mr. John B. Fabello, BEEd Program Chair.

Dr. Calimbo highlighted RSUโ€™s ongoing efforts to support the creative industry, stating, โ€œWe have celebrated the Philippine Creative Industry Month for two years now, beginning in 2023. Looking ahead, we hope to further encourage students to explore outputs in various creative industry pillars as applicable to their subjects.โ€

The universityโ€™s participation in Fiesta Haraya underscores its dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and cultural appreciation among students and faculty. Through engagements like this, RSU aims to inspire its academic community to explore creative opportunities and contribute meaningfully to the growing creative economy.

Fiesta Haraya 2024 showcased the richness of the Philippine creative sector, reinforcing its potential as a driving force for local and national development.

#ServingBeyondHonorandExcellence
#FiestaHaraya2024
#RomblonStateUniversity
#SDG8_DecentWorkandEconomicGrowth
#SDG17_PartnershipfortheGoals

Romblon State University Participates in TESDA Romblon Provincial Skills Priorities and Job Requirements Consultation

Romblon State University (RSU), through its Dean of Instruction, Dr. Mark G. Calimbo participated in the TESDA Romblon Presentation and Consultation of Provincial Skills Priorities and Job Requirements held on November 27, 2024, at Romblon National Institute of Technology (RNIT), Poblacion, Alcantara, Romblon. The event served as a platform to align educational and training institutions with the evolving skills demand of the local and possibly global job markets.

The consultation was spearheaded by Ms. Rochelle Bantang Zulueta, who facilitated the activity with a focus on refining and updating provincial skills priorities. Ms. Zulueta presented the findings from an initial consultation with Technical Training Institutions (TTIs) and Technical-Vocational Institutions (TVIs). New key priorities identified included Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Maritime, Social and Community Development Services, Visual Arts, and other emerging service-oriented sectors. Present during the activity were Industry Partners from various sectors, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as represented by Mr. Philip D. Ruga โ€“ Provincial Director, Technical Vocational Institutions, RNIT, Provincial Training Centers- Romblon, and other stakeholders.

In her presentation, Ms. Zulueta emphasized the importance of continuous collaboration among stakeholders to ensure that the workforce remains competitive and adaptive. Ms. Vanessa Jane D. Aceveda, Acting Provincial Director, conveyed an inspiring message underscoring the significance of aligning education and training programs with the needs of the industry to create sustainable employment opportunities and drive economic growth in the province.

Dr. Mark G. Calimbo, representing RSU, expressed the universityโ€™s full support for the initiative. He highlighted the importance of such consultations to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices and reminded the participants to consider the incorporation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in their extension activities. RSUโ€™s engagement in these dialogues reaffirms its commitment to help the province produce competent manpower equipped to meet the demands of an evolving workforce.

This consultation marks a crucial step in fostering synergy among educational institutions, government agencies, and industry leaders in Romblon. Through such collaborative efforts, the province aims to build a skilled workforce that not only meets the demands of todayโ€™s job market but also anticipates future opportunities in emerging fields.

RSU remains steadfast in its mission to contribute to regional, national and even global development through education and innovation, ensuring that Romblomanons are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st-century workplace.

#SDG4_QualityEducation
#SDG8_DecentWorkandEconomicGrowth
#SDG17_PartnershipsfortheGoals

RSU Partners with National Archives, Empowers Staff with Vital Records Management Skills in Two-Day Workshop

Romblon State University in partnership with the National Archives of the Philippines conducted a Records Management Training Workshop at the University Learning Resource Center last August 15-16, 2024.

The primary aim of this activity is to improve the effective records inventory and disposition program of the university and ensure valuable information, which is essential to the operations of the universityโ€™s documentary preservation.

This significant event was attended by Office Documented Officers with college deans, unit heads, and campus directors.

On the first day, the program commenced with a Records Management Improvement Committee (RMIC) preliminary briefing with the resource persons from the Records Management Services Division of the National Archives of the Philippines.

The second day highlights the inclusive and meaningful discussions and active involvement among participants, which developed a comprehensive understanding of records management strategies and maintenance transparency and accountability. The Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Emelyn F. Montoya also delivered an inspiring welcome remark to all the guests and participants.

University President, Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani delivered her words of challenge encouraging all participants to engage in this significant training workshop.

โ€œThis workshop is one of the many ways we unite and consolidate our efforts in fulfilling our promise of serving with honor and excellence. Together, we can achieve great things and continue to uphold high standards in terms of records management,โ€ said Pres. Mani.

Romblon State University extends its sincere gratitude to the National Archives of the Philippines resource persons: Mr. Marvin Erwin M. Supan, Records Management Analyst II, and Mr. Gerald I. De Guzman, Records Management Analyst I, for sharing their valuable insights for this training workshop. Their expertise is evident, as the training ended with a constructive workshop beneficial to the workforce of the institution.

Atty. Glenn Nino M. Sartillo, Chief Administrative Officer represented by Ms. Irene I. Fadera delivered his closing remarks.

This event was initiated by the Quality Assurance Office, headed by Ms. Sarah Jane Fallaria, facilitated by Dr. Julio Romeo T. Chavez, Chairperson of Records Management Improvement Committee (RMIC).

RSU, led by Dr. Mani with the strong support of the top officials was honored to have this grateful opportunity with the National Archives of the Philippines.

Congratulations to the entire committee for the success of this endeavor.

RSU welcomes guests, evaluators during AACCUP online accreditation

Romblon State University (RSU) continues its efforts to elevate education standards through the conduct of the AACCUP Online Accreditation today at 9:00 AM via ZOOM Meetings. The event was graced by top university officials led by President Merian P. Catajay-Mani, deans, directors, faculty, staff, and esteemed evaluators from AACCUP, led by Dr. Christopher S. Vicencio, Coordinator and Dr. Ruben Esmalde Borja II, Coordinator.

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Pres. Mani extended a warm welcome to all participants, emphasizing the significance of their expertise and evaluations in RSUโ€™s pursuit of academic excellence.
โ€œYour expertise and evaluations are invaluable as we strive for excellence in our academic programs. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your time, dedication, and valuable input as we look into the programs in each campus,โ€ Pres. Mani stated.

The president commended the efforts of RSUโ€™s quality assurance unit, led by Ms. Jinky Fallaria, for spearheading the accreditation process. Special recognition was also given to Dr. Philip R. Baldera and his team at the Graduate Education and Professional Studies for their rigorous preparation of documents and requirements for the Level 2 accreditation of programs such as the Master in Business Administration, Master in Educational Leadership and Management, Master in Public Administration, and PhD in Educational Leadership and Management.

Dr. Poly Banagan, Director of San Agustin Campus, was acknowledged for facilitating the preparations for the accreditation of the BS Criminology program for Level 2. The RSU community extends its heartfelt thanks to the AACCUP evaluators for their time and dedication in participating in this virtual accreditation, bridging the distance to ensure the continuous improvement of RSUโ€™s academic programs.

#SDG4QualityEducation #SDG17partnershipsforthegoals

๐‘๐’๐”๐ฏ๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ, ๐–๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง!

Congratulations Romblon State Universityโ€™s YAGMAO TEAM, for being declared as Champion in the Inter-University Competition.
After a tabulation error in inter-university competition, our very own ๐–ธ๐– ๐–ฆ๐–ฌ๐– ๐–ฎ ๐–ณ๐–ค๐– ๐–ฌ was declared as CHAMPIONS during the Machine Design Summit 2024 held last Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Thank you so much for exhibiting exceptional skills and determination throughout the competition. The RSU Community rejoices in this well-deserved recognition!
Check out the updated ranking of the competition:
๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: The Yagmao (Romblon State University)
1๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—จ๐—ฝ: Team VMUF (Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation Incorporation)
2๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—จ๐—ฝ: Team siPV=MaaRT (Romblon State University)

๐‘๐’๐” ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ ๐Œ๐ˆ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐Ž๐๐€ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐†. ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ

โ€œRSU is a Rising State University.โ€

Dr. Jimmy G. Catanes RSU held a warm meet and greet session today, April 12, 2024, for the newly appointed CHED MIMAROPA Regional Director, Dr. Jimmy G. Catanes.

Dr. Catanes, along with Chief Education Specialist Engr. Edgar C. Cepe and Education Supervisor II Leseล‚e O. Condeza, was welcomed by RSU, spearheaded by the University President, Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani, University Vice Presidents Dr. Tomas T. Faminial (VPAF), Dr. Eddie G. Fetalvero (VPREDI), and Chief Administrative Officer, Atty. Glenn Niรฑo M. Sartillo.

University directors, unit heads, deans, permanent employees, and students were also present to extend a warm welcome to the Regional Director.

Following the meet and greet, Dr. Catanes, Engr. Cepe, and Ms. Condeza engaged in a dialogue session with RSU office directors and college deans regarding TES quality education and internationalization efforts. Dr. Catanesโ€™ visit is viewed as a milestone for RSU, marking the beginning of a potentially transformative chapter. His leadership and expertise are expected to infuse the university with renewed enthusiasm and provide valuable guidance as RSU strives for continued excellence in education and its pursuit of internationalization. With Dr. Catanesโ€™ support, RSU can solidify its position as a leading institution in the MIMAROPA region.

Again, welcome to RSU, Dr. Jim!

๐‘๐’๐” ๐Ÿ• ๐€๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐œ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ง ๐€๐€๐‚๐‚๐”๐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

Romblon State University has long been recognized for its academic achievements, but a deeper look reveals a driving force that sets it apart: a continuous pursuit of excellence. RSU recently received accreditation for several academic programs from the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) during an evaluation held on October 16-19, 2023.

The accredited programs for RSU Main Campus include:

Level 4 โ€“ Phase 1 Accredited
โ€“ Bachelor of Elementary Education
โ€“ Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.

Level 3 โ€“ Phase 1 Accredited
โ€“ Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
โ€“ Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
โ€“ Bachelor of Science in Biology
โ€“ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management
โ€“ Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.

This accomplishment reflects RSUโ€™s continuous journey toward growth and excellence. The universityโ€™s dedication to providing high-quality education is evident in its commitment to meeting the standards set by AACCUP. The granted accreditations hold validity from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, RSUvians!

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐ข๐ฎ ๐Š๐ณ๐ž๐š๐ง ๐…๐š๐›๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฌ, ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ!

March 25, 2024 โ€” Congratulations to Liu Kzean Fabregas, one of the winners of the 2024 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Contest!

We are thrilled to celebrate Liu Kzean Fabregas, a Senior High School student at RSU Laboratory Science High School, for winning the โ€œPeopleโ€™s Choice Awarsโ€ of the 2024 Capture the Heart in Health Research Photo Contest (General Public Category) organized by the Department of Science and Technology โ€“ Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) in its 42nd Anniversary Celebration.

His entry titled โ€œKasiyahan sa Paglubog ng Arawโ€, capturing a group of friends enjoying a swim at the beach as the sun sets, beautifully portrays a moment of joy and connection.

Liu Kzeanโ€™s win is a testament that RSU is a haven for talent and creativity. We are also grateful to Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani, university president, and Mr. Aljay Marc C. Patiam, LSHS Director, for their continued support in nurturing RSUvian talents. Congratulations once again, Liu Kzean!

Thank you for making your RSU family proud.

๐‘๐’๐” ๐๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐†๐‚๐„๐ƒ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ก.

Romblon State University has made a significant stride in the launching of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) under the theme โ€œNavigating the Global Landscape: Fostering Global Citizenship for Sustainable Development.โ€

Gathered at the RSU Main Campus Audio Visual Room on March 15, 2024, were the RSU Top Officials led by University President Merian P. Catajay-Mani, University Directors and Unit heads, Deans and Institute Directors, Program Chairperson, and GCED Faculty and Student advocates from RSU main and satellite campuses, pledged their commitment to promoting global citizenship through education.

Some Local Government units such as LGU San Andres, San Jose, and Odiongan   participated by sending representatives, while Hon. Riza G. PAMORADA, Local Chief Executive of Alcantara attended virtually.

Moreover, Hon. Jose R. Riano, Governor of Romblon, and Dr. Bert J. Tuga, President of Philippine Normal University, extend their congratulatory messages via audio-visual presentations.

In her lecture, Dr. Rowena Raton Hibanada, Director of the GCED Cooperation Centre-Philippines, introduced the programโ€™s significance in the Philippine context. She commended RSU and the province of Romblon for being the first entire province in the MIMAROPA region to participate in the GCED initiative.

Also, Prof. Bryan Dayuta, Director of Philippine Normal University โ€“ Linkages and International Office, discussed strengthening partnerships for global citizenship through internationalization, while Dr. Rebecca Rosario O. Bercasio, Focal Person-GCED Regional Hub for Bicol Region, elaborated on mainstreaming GCED into the curriculum.

Further, the event honors champions of Global Citizenship Education, including the Institute of Information and Technology Student Organization, RSU Main Campusโ€™s National Service Training Program office, Hope in a Box โ€“ RSU chapter, and Ms. Rhea M. Arucio, a faculty member from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Overall, the successful launching event was made possible under the supervision of Dr. Mark G. Calimbo with the team from the Office of the Dean of Instruction and the GCED Advocates from different colleges, campuses, and institutes.

GCED aligns with the major goal for education of the United Nations. This goal is part of a broader plan for improving the Education 2030 Agenda and Framework for Action, notably Target 4.7 of the Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

RSU is one in fostering partnerships and mainstreaming GCED into the curriculum to equip students on how to be responsible and compassionate members of society.