NEWS & EVENTS
OCTOBER 2024
CHED conducts a Technical visit to Capiz State University Pontevedra Library
On October 24, 2024, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) conducted a technical visit to Capiz State University Pontevedra Campus to evaluate its Master of Science in Agriculture and Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture programs. CHED's team reviewed essential aspects, including curriculum, faculty credentials, library resources, and facility standards. They visited the library as part of its ongoing quality assurance process. The visit aimed to assess resources supporting MSA and PhD in Agriculture programs, highlighting strengths and recommending areas for improvement.
CapSU Librarian Dr. Marianne A. Escleto Recognized as Top GSIS Electronic Remittance File Handler
The Capiz State University Pontevedra Library proudly announces the recognition of Dr. Marianne A. Escleto, College Librarian IV as the Top Performing Electronic Remittance File Handler conferred by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Roxas Branch.
The award was presented on October 17, 2024 at San Antonio Resort, Baybay, Roxas City, Capiz, honoring her exceptional performance and contributions.
CapSU Pontevedra Library Conducts ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit to Enhance Service Quality
On October 09, 2024, Capiz State University Pontevedra Library conducted an ISO 9001:2015 internal audit as part of its commitment to maintaining quality standards and improving service delivery. Dr, Remia G. Garde, Internal Auditor from CapSU Tapaz reviewed processes of various services, including acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and digital resources, ensuring compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 requirements for quality management systems (QMS).
SEPTEMBER 2024
CapSU Pontevedra Library Personnel Joins CSC Tree Growing Activity for a Cause
On September 30, 2024, faculty and staff from Capiz State University in Pontevedra, along with members of the Supreme Student Council (SSC), the Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP), and representatives from various student organizations, participated in a nationwide tree-planting initiative organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to celebrate the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.
Students and Library Personnel Participated in the Third Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
On September 26, the Capiz State University Pontevedra Library actively participated in the Third-Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2024. Library personnel, researchers, and clients joined forces under the direction of the NSTP and DRRM Coordinator of the campus, and the Incident Management Team to make sure that everyone was ready for an earthquake.
Participants at the library were instructed to carry out evacuation procedures and perform safety postures, ensuring everyone was familiar with emergency protocols.
AUGUST 2024
UAD Professors Visits CapSU Pontevedra Library
Dr. Muhammad Sayuti, Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education; Dr. Ani Susanti, Vice Dean; and Dr. Rifky Wijayati, Secretary of the English Education Master's Study Program of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia, visited the CapSU Pontevedra Library as part of an ongoing collaboration between universities. The visit aims to foster knowledge exchange and support academic resource development for students and faculty.
GS Accreditation
The Capiz State University Pontevedra Library has completed an intensive evaluation conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). The evaluation was held entirely online.
Dr. Liza M. Tamargo, Librarian Accreditor from Ifugao State University, evaluated MAED, MS, and PhD in Agronomy, MPA, and DPA programs during the Level 3 Phase 2 accreditation on August 14-16, 2024.
JULY 2024
CapSU Pontevedra Library Staff Attended Retreat and Team Building Activity
Capiz State University-Pontevedra Library Staff attended a transformative journey during a two-day retreat and team-building activity held at Carles, Iloilo last July 11-12, 2024, deliberately stepping away from the daily demands of their work life. This immersive event, organized under the leadership of Campus Administrator Dr. Honey Lee E. Casa and facilitated by Multi-Faith Services Coordinator (for Catholics) Dr. Marianne Escleto and Multi-Faith Services Coordinator (Non-Catholic) Ma’am Mae Ann Balbino, provided a dedicated space for profound reflection, fostering unity and a shared sense of purpose among participants.
JUNE 2024
PRIDE Month
The CapSU library picked books from the shelves to celebrate Pride Month. The following recommended titles are available for lending from our collection.
MAY 2024
Retreat for Graduating Students
The Office of Student Affairs and Services, CapSU Multi-Faith Services, and the Library Services staff facilitated the 2024 Recollection for Graduating Students on May 22, 2024 at the CapSU-Pontevedra Gymnasium for Catholic Graduating Students and FADC Hall for Non-Catholic.
MARCH 2024
All Those Memories... A Photo Exhibit of CapSU History
The Capiz State University (CAPSU) organized a public photo exhibit on March 19-23, 2024 at the 2nd Floor of SM City Roxas in partnership with the Roxas City Government, Ang Panublion Museum, and SM City Roxas.
The said exhibit is titled “All Those Memories” and provides the exhibition visitors a brief history of the University – from the early years until its official universityhood. Moreover, it features the first four presidents of the University since its conversion and the significant personalities whom are considered as the prime movers of the institution.
Dr. Editha Alfon, SUC President, led the program attended by the key officials, faculty, staff and librarians from various CAPSU campuses and satellite colleges. In her speech, Dr. Alfon seized the opportunity to recognize and expressed immense gratitude to the then-lawmakers of the Province of Capiz who lobbied for the passage of the conversion law.
Roxas City Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas, represented by Ms. Cheryl Anne del Rosario, head of the Ang Panublion Museum expressed her profound gratitude on the partnership between this University and the museum on various arts and cultural activities and programs for the past years and even up to date.
FEBRUARY 2024
In celebration of Love Month, CapSU Pontevedra Library spread the love with faculty and students by giving heart balloons.
JANUARY 2024
CapSU 5th University Book Fair
The Capiz State University (CAPSU) hold its 5th University Book Fair on January 10-11, 2024 at CAPSU Roxas City Main Campus Library. This book fair is an annual activity intended to give the faculty members and students of this University to select books and recommend it to the library, that will in turn purchase it and add to its collection.
Dr. Susan O. Dangan, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, extended a warm welcome to the attendees. In her message, she expressed her gratitude to the organizers and participating bookstores and suppliers. Participating bookstores and suppliers:
VP’Dtops Bookstore
POT Trading
Forefront Book Co. Inc.
C and E Publishing Inc.
New Century Books and General Merchandize
DECEMBER 2023
NOVEMBER 2023
Dr. Marianne A. Escleto presented the research entitled “Library Attendance Monitoring System" at the 41st Year-End Research Development and Extension Faculty Symposium held last November 14, 2023 at Capiz State University, Pontevedra Campus . The study was co-authored by Mr. Alvin D. Bangud, Marianne A. Escleto, Rafaelyn P. Dorado, Reymund F. Eribal and Verjeam D. Alba. This project is a monitoring system that is used to record attendance of library users, track in real-time library space utilization and generate required reports.
MS. VERJEAM D. ALBA
CapSU Pontevedra Library
Circulation/ Reserve Section In-charge
Capiz