THE VISAYAN IAND A L A G U E T E - Volume 1 - Issue No 1 - The August 2025 Edition - UVDC Inaugurates New Laboratory Facilities for Practical Learning

Sep 21, 2026

A campus magazine edition highlights UVDC’s January 2025 inauguration of upgraded laboratory facilities, expanding practical learning across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology with modern instruments, materials, and safety protocols. It also features improvements to specialized forensic laboratories for CCJE, including forensic chemistry and toxicology, questioned documents, forensic ballistics, and dactyloscopy for fingerprint analysis. Additional upgrades to HRM laboratories provide simulation tools for hospitality careers, supporting scheduled practical classes for up to 40 students per session, under faculty supervision.

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UVDC Inaugurates New Laboratory Facilities for Practical Learning

Upgraded science and forensic labs

HRM laboratory upgrades and practical schedules

UV Dalaguete Leads!

UVDC top performance in CHRA June 2025 exam

Quality Awards Day 2025 recognition

UV Quality Awards Day 2025

LET passing-rate recognition for Mathematics majors

THE VISAYAN IAND A L A G U E T E Volume 1 | Issue No 1 The August 2025 Edition UV DC Inaugurates New Laboratory Facilities for Practical Learning Uvdc laboratory facilities UVDC Inaugurates New Laboratory Facilities for Practical Learning By: Mary Rose Maloloy-on-BEED 2 The University of the Visayas Dalaguete Campus (UVDC) formally inaugurated its newly upgraded laboratory facilities last January 2025, providing enhanced practical learning spaces for students enrolled in courses with laboratory requirements. The science laboratories — including Chemistry, Physics, and Biology — are now equipped with modern instruments and materials to support hands-on experiments and research. Overseeing the preparation and management of these facilities is UVDC Laboratory Technician Ms. Rhona Mendoza, who ensured that all chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols were properly arranged and maintained ahead of their opening. Specialized forensic laboratories for the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) have also been improved. These include the Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Laboratory, Questioned Documents and Forensic Ballistics Laboratory, and Dactyloscopy Laboratory for fingerprint analysis, offering CCJE students theresources needed for practical forensic investigations. The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Laboratories likewise received upgrades, now featuring modern kitchen equipment and simulation tools designed to prepare students for careers in the hospitality industry. Each laboratory accommodates up to 40 students per session and operates during scheduled practical classes. Since the opening, both Senior High School and College students have actively utilized the facilities under faculty supervision. “These facilities are meant to enhance our students’ practical learning and skills development,” said Ms. Mendoza, noting the importance of observing proper laboratory proceduresand safety measures. The initiative reflects UVDC’s continued commitment to providing industry-standard infrastructure that supports academic excellence and professional growth for its students. Chemistry Laboratory Kitchen Mini Bar/Restaurant Physics Laboratory T H E V I SAYA N IA N DA L A G U E T E 2 | UV DALAGUETE LEADS! | | | --- | --- | | UVDC Emerges as One of the National Top Performers in CHRA June Exam
By: Philnes Marie Debuayan-BSBA 3
The University of the Visayas – Dalaguete Campus (UVDC) has secured its place as one of the top-performing schools in the Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) June 2025 examinations, as recognized by the Human Resource Educators’Association of the Philippines (HREAP).
The exams, held on June 18, 21, and 22, 2025, gathered takers from across the country and recorded an overall national passing rate of 77.25% . UVDC, through its College of Business Administration (CBA) led by Mrs. Flora May Amamangpang, achieved a 100% passing rate, joining other top universities nationwide in this milestone.
“Passing the CHRA exam and adding ‘CHRA’ to my name is a meaningful achievement built on resilience, sacrifice, and faith. This success reflects every sleepless night and quiet prayer as I balanced being a mother, student, and dreamer. It is a shared victory with my family, whose love lifted me, and for UVDC, it proves every hardship was worth it. Balancing home and studies was my biggest challenge, but with God, discipline, and the support of loved ones, I turned this dream into reality,” shared oneof the CHRA June passers, Ms. Crystaline Ulip, CHRA.
“One of the hardest parts was squeezing meaningful review into just a week or two—while also being a wife and mom. I kept this journey mostly to myself, quietly carrying the weight of doubt and pressure, except for the support of my husband and one trusted friend. There were nights I asked, ‘What if I fail?’ | Mini Bar/Restaurant
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FAQs

What facilities did UVDC inaugurate in January 2025?

UVDC formally inaugurated upgraded laboratory facilities for courses requiring laboratory work, including modern science laboratories and improved specialized forensic and HRM laboratories.

Which forensic laboratories were improved for CCJE students?

The improved labs include Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Questioned Documents and Forensic Ballistics, and Dactyloscopy for fingerprint analysis.

How many students can each laboratory accommodate per session?

Each laboratory accommodates up to 40 students per session and operates during scheduled practical classes under faculty supervision.

Sep 21, 2026

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