Written by: Shiela R. Rabe & Lotis M. Balala
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) of Visayas State University formally opened the first semester of AY 2025-2026 with its annual Parent Onboarding (POB) on August 13 and Student Onboarding (SOB) on August 14.
The Parent Onboarding was held online, with 158 of 555 parents and guardians in attendance. The program outlined FVM policies, particularly the newly implemented Admission and Retention Policy under BOR Resolution No. 117, s. 2024, and featured inspirational videos from parents and students. During the open forum, Dr. Agnes M. Taveros, Head of the Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, emphasized: “We are partners in achieving the dream of your children to become successful veterinarians.”
Screenshot of the attendees of the parent onboarding held online via Zoom on August 13, 2025.
The Student Onboarding, conducted at the VSU Gymnatorium, gathered 258 students, including 113 first-year enrollees. The activity highlighted the introduction of faculty and staff, orientation on the Admission and Retention Policy, inspirational messages, and an open forum.
The FVM Dean, Dr. Harvie P. Portugaliza presented the FVM Admission and Retention Policy for DVM.
A group photo of VSU top officials, FVM faculty, staff and students during the face to face student on-boarding first semester SY 25-26.
FVM Faculty and Staff.
[This article aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals: No. 4 – Quality Education and No. 17 – Partnership for the Goals].
