30 years of transforming higher education in the country. 30 years of transforming lives.
The Eastern Visayas State University joins the Commission on Higher Education in celebrating 30 remarkable years of progress and transformative strides in shaping the landscape of Philippine higher education.
Part of the week-long celebration from May 13 to 17 are activities highlighting the commitment to excellence and innovation.
| Title of Activity | Date |
| Hybrid Regional Simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony Participants:CHED Central Office, CHED Regional Offices,Regional Offices and HEIs Venue: EVSU Administration Grounds, Tacloban City | May 13, 2024 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM |
| Hybrid Forum on Mental Health Awareness Participants: Student Leaders, CHED Scholars, UniFAST Grantees, Guidance Counselors, and SAS Focals Venue: DVOREF-RTRMF Gymnasium, Tacloban City | May 24, 2024 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
| GAWAD PARANGAL 2024 Participants:HEI Presidents/ Representatives and awardees Venue: DVOREF-RTRMF Gymnasium, Tacloban City | May 24, 2024 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Cascading of CMO No. 9, series of 2023 “Revised Guidelines for the Issuance of Certificate of Program Compliance of SUCs and LUCs” in Eastern Visayas Participants: Presidents, VPAAs, Campus Administrators, Deans, and Program Coordinators Venue: Zoom Teleconferencing | May 29, 2024 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
One highlight of the festivities is the GAWAD Parangal 2024 on May 24, a ceremony that recognizes the outstanding achievements of topnotchers from various SUCs in the region. Among the 17 awardees from the university is Engr. Gwyneth B. Hermoso, Top 3 in the recent Civil Engineers Licensure Examination in April 2024.
| Name of Student | Rank | Licensure Examination |
| Jethro Albior Oftana | 9 | Licensure Examination for Architects |
| Gwyneth Bergado Hermoso | 3 | Civil Engineers Licensure Examination |
| John Angelo Tiu Estuita | 5 | Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination |
| Kristel Grace Bensig Amistoso | 5 | Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination |
| Kant A. Dumas | 7 | Civil Engineers Licensure Examination |
| Shaun Patrick Paulo Albao | 2 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Cherry Jane Cyzon Costelo | 4 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Maria Jheny Bacarra Lumbre | 5 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Jhilsean Brix Namrod Garillo Olmedo | 5 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Joni Carrie Norcio Tavera | 7 | Interior Design Licensure Examination |
| Menans Aljon Bisnar Reoma | 10 | Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination |
| Cris Ramil Lequigan Calzita | 4 | Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination |
| Cris Ramil Lequigan Calzita | 1 | Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Jopette Marie Binasahan Villas | 1 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Kristel Grace Bensig Amistoso | 3 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Shaquil Aboy Sebastian | 3 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
| Jamaica Patrimonio Fiel | 4 | Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination |
In line with the celebration, EVSU President Dr. Dennis C. de Paz attended the National Higher Education Day Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Complex in Pasay City on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
In his keynote speech, President Ferdinand Marcos stressed the need for collaboration among government, academe, and private educational institutions and industry to elevate standards of higher education in the country.
This summit marks the 30th Anniversary of CHED and the 4th National Higher Education Day (NHED). Aligned with Republic Act No. 11522, which declares May 18 of every year as the National Higher Education Day, the summit, themed “USAP, ULAT, UGNAY: Access, Quality, and Competitiveness at the Core of Higher Education Reforms.
Written by: MGA
Photos by: MSP| UMDC
