Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) joined fellow institutions and stakeholders at the Quarterly Regional Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee Meeting held on September 9, 2026, at Smallville 21 Hotel, Iloilo City.
Representing ISUFST were Dr. Rushkie Arabejo, University DRRM Director; Dr. Arvin Haro; and Dr. Kharle Joehn Hautea, University Physician, underscoring the University’s commitment to strengthening occupational safety, health, disaster preparedness, and employee well-being across its campuses.
Convened by the Department of Labor and Employment–Occupational Safety and Health Center (DOLE-OSHC), Regional Extension Unit VI, the meeting brought committee members together to discuss the consolidated regional plan of action and timeline covering advocacy, training, networking, accreditation and technical services, and recognition and incentives.
The gathering also provided participating organizations a venue to coordinate efforts and strengthen partnerships toward safer and healthier workplaces in Western Visayas.
For ISUFST, participation in regional initiatives such as this reflects the University’s continuing commitment to integrity, social justice, discipline, and academic excellence (ISDA)—recognizing that institutional excellence also means creating workplaces where people are protected, prepared, and cared for. (Photos by Kharlle Joehn Hautea | PAMMCO)
