Regional Climate Change Research & Development Center

17/09/2026

16/09/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄

In celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary Month-Long Celebration, join us for the International Coastal Clean-Up Drive on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲. Let us come together to protect our shores and promote a cleaner and healthier environment. Together with HRMD, FFES, FFES-SSC, DRMO, and RCCRDC, let’s turn our commitment to public service into meaningful action.

Sea you there, Viscans!

03/09/2026

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 × 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒

Visayas State University, through the Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center, in collaboration with the Municipality of Bato, Leyte, successfully conducted the "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" at Bato, Leyte last August 27, 2026. The activity was part of their 2nd ASTIG Young Movers Congress in celebration of International, ASEAN, National Youth Day and Linggo ng Kabataan 2026.

Organized by the Local Youth Development Office of Bato, Leyte, through Mr. Dexter T. Ramirez, and together with the different youth organizations and Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Bato, we came together with one shared aspiration: to better understand how our environment, climate, hazards, and community vulnerabilities are interconnected, and most importantly, what we can do about them. Led by the center director, Engr, John Christian L. Gaviola, with the support of our affiliate experts, For. Chad Christian D. Wales, and Mr. Charlindo S. Torrion, the one-day training-workshop was filled with meaningful discussions, engaging activities, laughter, and collaborative learning.

With the climate crisis that the world is experiencing, the message is clear: climate change is not just an environmental issue—it is a community issue. And young people are not only future leaders. They are leaders today.

Thank you, LGU Bato! May the ideas, commitments, and partnerships formed during this training continue beyond the hall and into our communities.

Towards more resilient, sustainable, and climate-ready communities! 💪

03/09/2026

Wear your mask 😷
Stay safe, Viscans!

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬| Dearest Viscans, due to the transboundary haze from wildfires in Indonesia, the VSU-Disaster Resilience and Management is encouraging everyone to take precautionary measures, as air quality in parts of Eastern Visayas has already been affected.

The haze contains fine particles that may affect our health, particularly children, senior citizens, and those with respiratory conditions.

The VSU - University Health Service also advised everyone to wear well-fitting facemasks when going outdoors, limit prolonged outdoor activities, and avoid strenuous activities whenever possible.

Everyone is advised to remain vigilant and to continue monitoring the official air quality advisories from the Environmental Management Bureau Region 8 (EMB Region 8).

Let us all do our part to protect the health and safety of the VSU community.

Stay safe, dearest Viscans!

31/08/2026

The CLARE-ASEAN Initiative at AIT is pleased to invite you to the regional webinar on “ Urban Planning and Governance for CLimate Adaptation and REsilience in ASEAN Cities”. The webinar will bring together leading experts and practitioners working at the intersection of urban resilience, climate adaptation, and urban heat management.

📅 Date: 10 September 2026
🕑 Time: 13:00 (Bangkok Time)
💻 Platform: Online (Zoom)

The webinar is hosted by CLARE-ASEAN, Faculty of Climate Change and Sustainability.

Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zcBMrhUIR_eyvmxgGijqFw

31/08/2026

The entire VSU community joins the nation in honoring our national heroes whose courage and sacrifices shaped the country we have today. May their love for country inspire us, as , to serve with purpose and help build a better future for all.

Sa bawat paglilingkod, patuloy nating buhayin ang diwa ng kabayanihan. Mabuhay ang ating mga bayani!

13/08/2026

Our warmest greetings to our dear University President, Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐯𝐲! May this year and the years ahead continue to bless you with good health and prosperity.

Thank you for your continued support, guidance, and leadership as VSU strives for excellence and greater impact!

The entire VSU community extends its warmest birthday greetings to our University President, Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes, on her special day!

Thank you for your dedicated leadership, inspiring vision, and genuine commitment to the community. May this new year of life bring you renewed strength, good health, happiness, and more meaningful milestones as you continue to lead VSU towards excellence and impact.

From your VSU family, happy birthday, Pres. Ivy! Mabuhay po kayo!

10/08/2026

03/08/2026

Engr. John Christan L. Gaviola, Director of the Visayas State University Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center (VSU RCCRDC) and a faculty member of the Department of Civil Engineering, recently returned from a Specialization Certificate in the Assessment and Management of Geologica...