# Vital Signs (school publication)

Vital Signs (or Vital Signs Publication) is the official publication of the West Visayas State University - College of Medicine. It is located on the 1st floor of Roxas Hall, the WVSU - College of Medicine building.

## History

The publication was founded in 1989, around 14 years after the College of Medicine was established. Over the decades, Vital Signs has continuously evolved; exploring various channels and media as well as writing articles in many languages including English, Filipino, Hiligaynon, and Kinaray-a.

### Logo

The earliest version of the logo was launched in 2015. It depicts the Rod of Asclepius with a shield containing Panay Island in the background. It is encircled by a green border which contains the school and publication name.
In 2017, the logo underwent re-branding. Minor revisions were made such as replacing the shield with some lines and adding a laurel wreath at the bottom of the logo. The rod was also swapped for a fountain pen to symbolize journalism in medicine.
The logo was once again revised in 2023, with the laurel wreath almost encircling the logo. The linework was also removed. Part of Negros Island, specifically Negros Occidental, was also included to symbolize the Western Visayas Region where the publication is based.
More recently, Vital Signs re-branded itself in the first quarter of 2024. This entailed a logo change which was more drastic than the previous ones. The current logo is more minimalist, retaining only the element of the Rod of Asclepius. A fountain pen was still put in place of the rod, and the snake element coils around it in the shape of a heart.

### Vision

Vital Signs aims to unite all members of the West Visayas State University - College of Medicine community by fulfilling the need to be informed, providing productive change through knowledge, expression, and dialogue in and inside WVSU College of Medicine.

### Mission

Vital Signs shall uphold moral character and personal discipline through free and responsive journalism. It shall foster an environment of intellectual discourse and exchange, producing doctors who are writers.

## Editorial boards
### 1989-2000

AY 1991-1992
* No students stepped up as the editorial board.
AY 1992-1993
* EDITORIAL BOARD
** Roberto Prudencio D. Abello
** Erwin G. Benedicto
** Vina Lyn B. Causing
** Ella Laarni S. Guanzon
** Erwin Lloyd D. Guillergan
** Jesus Eugenio G. De Jesus
** Resan J. Raymundo
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
* DEAN
** Jaime M. Manila, MD, FPOGS
AY 1994-1995
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Roberto Prudencio D. Abello
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Mary Therese Esther B. Ita-as
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Ruth A. Aguilar
** Ella Laarnie S. Guanzon
** Philip J. Quitco
** Donna Gwen M. Dimaclid
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Erwin G. Benedicto
** Vina Lyn B. Causing
** Eleanor O. Celiz
** Erwin Lloyd D. Guillergan
** Ragelie C. Moderes
** Jeannemar Genevive Yap
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
* DEAN
** Myrna L. Abello, MD
AY 1995-1996
* EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
** Philip J. Quitco
** Mary Therese Esther B. Ita-as
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Donald D. Dionio
** Tina C. Ticao
** Noel E. Tongson
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Ruth A. Aguilar
** Ragelie C. Moderes
** Rommel C. Lanceta
** Rhyl Ann F. Faeldonea
** Ayn Aimee J. Salas
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Roberto Prudencio D. Abello
** Mary Jasmin P. Aguila
** Donna Gwen M. Dimaclid
** Ella Laarni S. Guanzon
** Lisa C. Jerao
** Christine D. Sayo
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
* ASSOCIATE DEAN
** Ma. Victoria C. Villareal, MD
* DEAN
** Myrna L. Abello, MD
AY 1998-1999
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Adrealyn Joyce M. Gatab
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Zineo E. Manalo Jr.
** Felixberto R. Tingjuy
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Zul Qarneyn Abas
** Romeo A. Orcajada Jr.
* NEWS EDITORS
** Errol M. Casiano
** Joven A. Occeña
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Benny L. Palma Jr.
** Patricio C. Clavecillas Jr.
** Eunice V. Sermonia
** Rikizam M. Joya
** Suzette F. Rosales
* LITERARY EDITORS
** Glorybelle G. Molano
** Eva P. Jover
** Ma. Janette Jasmine C. Gallo
** Jorin Anne F. Manikan
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Donald D. Dionio
** Tina Marie C. Ticao
** Rommel C. Lanceta
** Noel E. Tongson
** Christine D. Sayo
* SPORTS EDITOR
** Paul D. Catedral
* TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
** Philip J. Quitco
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
* ASSOCIATE DEAN
** Ma. Victoria C. Villareal MD
* DEAN
** Myrna L. Abello, MD
AY 1999-2000
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Romeo A. Orcajada Jr.
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Ma. Janette Jasmine C. Gallo
** Eunice V. Sermonia
* ASSOCIATE EDITOR
** Glorybelle G. Molano
* NEWS EDITOR
** Eva P. Jover
* FEATURES EDITOR
** Patricio C. Clavecillas
** Jorin Anne F. Manikan
* LITERARY EDITOR
* Rikizam M. Joya
* SPORTS EDITOR
** Paul D. Catedral
* PHOTOGRAPHER
** Joven A. Occeña
* EDITORIAL STAFF
** Deanna Rae G. Corda
** Donna Marie C. Edaño
** Stenely P. Olbes
** Rena Ivy T. Tamares
** Mark Angelo C. Ticao
** Evangel T. Tolentino
* STAFF ARTIST
** Jair Kimri P. Jingco
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
* ASSOCIATE DEAN
** Ma. Victoria C. Villareal, MD
* DEAN
** Myrna L. Abello, MD

### 2000-2010

AY 2001-2002
* EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
** Deanna Rae G. Corda
** Eunice V. Sermonia
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Rena Ivy T. Tamares
* ASSOCIATE EDITOR
** Donna Marie C. Edaño
* LITERARY EDITORS
** Sam S. Bag-ao
** Mark Angelo C. Ticao
* NEWS EDITORS
** Mark Vincent C. Gan
** Benny L. Palma Jr.
* FEATURES EDITORS
** Earl Kristian D. Tabligan
** Evangel T. Tolentino
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Jenifel J. Baliday
** Leonnie S. Fortin
** Rey A. Isidto
** Stenely P. Olbes
** Karyl B. Villaruel
* STAFF ARTIST
** Jair Kimri P. Jingco
* ADVISER
** Ramon G. Zarceno, MD
AY 2003-2004
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Jeremiah Butch T. Gemarino
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Aurelio R. Lopez III
** Mark Vincent C. Gan
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Leonnie S. Fortin
** Jinky G. Abarca
** E-M Kenneth T. Herradura
* ARTIST
** Arik Paolo Isaiah C. de la Cruz
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Josephus C. Reynes
** Christine Q. Train
** Laura Mellisa Stephanie A. Diamante
* CONTRIBUTORS
** Veron Gay G. Gaban, MD
** Eunice V. Sermonia, MD
** Rdenn Faith E. Arsenal
** Jenifel J. Baliday
** Ma. Ale Lyn C. Cajulao
** Sheila Rose A. Emboltorio
** Roumayne S. Flora
** Roy C. Maribojoc
** Rodelen C. Paccial
** Juan M. del Rio, Jr.
** Carla Mae Robles
** Ma. Farrah Mae P. Salvani
** Kitchie V. Sian
** Ma. Arlene P. Valaquio
** Joanna E. Zamora
* ADVISER
** Victor A. Amantillo Jr., MD, FPPA
* DEAN
** Ma. Victoria C. Villareal, MD, FPPS
AY 2004-2005
* EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
** Aurelio R. Lopez III
** Jeremiah Butch T. Gemarino
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Arik Paolo Isaiah C. de la Cruz
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** E-M Kenneth T. Herradura
** Josephus C. Reynes
** Christine Q. Train
* CIRCULATION MANAGER
** Christopher Jordan V. Entona
* CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
** Karen Marie V. Cuñada
** Stephanie Eloisa D. Miaco
** Carla Mae R. Robles
** Mae Frances A. Vedra
* CONTRIBUTORS
** Rdenn Faith E. Arsenal
** Ryan M. Halili
** Rodelen C. Paccial
** Ben Martin Sindingan
* ADVISER
** Victor A. Amantillo Jr., MD, FPPA
* DEAN
** Ma. Victoria C. Villareal, MD, FPPS
AY 2009-2010
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Rex Edward B. Roda
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Christopher John Po
** Kristian Dorrell Masacupan
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Rhona Dei Anayan
** Katrina Rae Rose
** Daphynie Teorima
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Elisa Rae Coo
** Elaine Meldred Dy
** Joanna Lee Villareal
* CONTRIBUTORS
** Exequiel Dimaano
** Liza Grace Alabado
** Socorro Marie-Eugenie Baga
** Hannah Grace Balingcongan-Segocio
* ADVISER
** Victor A. Amantillo Jr., MD, FPPA
* DEAN
** Emiliana G. Carmona, MD, FPPS

### 2010-2020

AY 2012-2013
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Karla Susan Valenzuela
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Blessing Dilla
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Ed Chu
** Lia Carmela Delfin
** Erik Joseph Castelo
** Jamal Angelo Portillo
** Angela Grace Debuque
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Jose Rafael Malonda
** Ray Valenzuela Olac Jr.
** Danah Tusing-Soberano
** Michelle Bavia
* ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS
** Michael David Sy
** Katrina Socorro Cembrano
** Lilette Olandia
* ARTWORK & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS
** Isaiah Jeremi Gampon
** Anna Melissa Ng
** Katrina Socorro Cembrano
* ADVISER
** Victor A. Amantillo Jr., MD, FPPA
* DEAN
** Joselito Villaruz, MD, FPPS, PhD
* VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni A. De los Reyes, MD, FPCS, FPSGS
AY 2013-2014
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Lia Carmela Delfin
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Erik Joseph Castelo
** Jamal Angelo Portillo
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Jose Rafael Malonda
** Angela Grace Debuque
** Ed Sherman Chu
** Ray Olac, Jr.
** Michelle Bavia
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Jayrick Aguirre
** John Ramel Rafael
** Lean Adeline Bacay
* CARTOONIST/ILLUSTRATOR
** Danah Soberano
* ADVISER
** Felice Garingalao-Molina, MD, FPCP, FPASMAP
* OIC-DEAN
** Jose Nemesio Granada, MD, FPCS
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni Delos Reyes, MD, FPCS, FPSGS
* OIC-PRESIDENT
** Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, FPPS, PhD
AY 2014-2015
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Ray V. Olac, Jr.
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Michelle Bavia
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Jayrick Aguirre
** Lean Adeline Bacay
** John Ramel Rafael
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Ivory June Cadete
** Jera Dean Travilla
** Melbert Parcon
** Jacqueline Javier
** Fritz Hernz Jumawan
** Jude Xerxes Herbolario
* ARTIST
** Danah Lyn Tusing-Soberano
* PUBLICATION ADVISER
** Felice Garingalao-Molina, MD, FPCP, FPASMID
* DEAN, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
** Joselito F. Villaruz, FPPS, PhD
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni Delos Reyes, MD, FPCS, FPSGS
AY 2015-2016
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Jayrick F. Aguirre
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Lean Adeline S. Bacay
** John Ramel Q. Rafael
* ASSOCIATE EDITOR
** Melbert A. Parcon
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS
** Errel Vin D. Arboleda
** Leodel T. Barrio
** Aloe Danica B. Deala
** Jessica Danielle G. Datoon
** Charles Jebb B. Juanitas
** Jireh Marielle C. Zaragoza
* PUBLICATION ADVISER
** Felice Garingalao-Molina, FPCP, FPASMAP
* DEAN
** Joselito F. Villaruz, FPPS, PhD
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni Delos Reyes, FPCS, FPSGS
AY 2016-2017
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Melbert A. Parcon
* MANAGING EDITOR
** Leodel T. Barrio
* ASSOCIATE EDITOR
** Aloe Danica B. Deala
* NEWS EDITORS
** Iris Dawn D. Tabangcora
** Christelle A. Villanueva
* OPINION EDITORS
** Errel Vin D. Arboleda
** Archieval S. Guitche
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Mary Francine B. Alfabeto
** Philip G. Balogo
** Mark Anthony P. Celestial
** Jireh Marielle C. Zaragoza
** FILIPINO EDITORS
** Mylene Grace D. Gonzaga
** Christabelle B. Prebillo
* SPORTS EDITORS
** Neil A. Cartujano
** Tulip Jan T. Micarandayo
* PHOTOJOURNALISTS
** Charles Jebb B. Juanitas
** Charisse Ann M. Monsale
** Jade Marie M. Sobrepena
* CARTOONIST
** Angelo Bryan T. Bucquial
* PUBLICATION ADVISER
** Melanie Jane A. Tendencia, MD, MPA, FPCP, FPASMAP
* DEAN
** Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, PhD, FPPS
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni Delos Reyes, MD, FPCS, FPSGS
* PRESIDENT
** Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., PhD
AY 2017-2018
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Leodel T. Barrio
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Mary Francine B. Alfabeto
** Aloe Danica B. Deala
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Christabelle B. Prebillo
** Jireh Marielle C. Zaragoza
* CIRCULATION OFFICER
** Christelle A. Villanueva
* NEWS EDITORS
** Maria Inez S. Benedicto
** Iris Dawn D. Tabangcora
* OPINION EDITORS
** Archieval S. Guitche
** Ian Leoj M. Gumban
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Nor-Ain L. Barani
** Alex Gianne L. Morga
* FILIPINO EDITOR
** Jeson E. De Vicente
* SPORTS EDITORS
** Neil A. Cartujano
** Julinchel H. Licayan
* LITERARY EDITORS
** Mark Anthony P. Celestial
** Arielle Angelique S. Cruz
* PHOTOJOURNALISTS
** Charisse Ann M. Monsale
** Jade Marie M. Sobrepeña
* CARTOONIST
** Philip G. Balogo
* ADVISER
** Melanie Jane A. Tendencia, MD, MPA, FPSMID, FPASMAP
* DEAN
** Jose Nemesio A. Granada, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPSCRS, FPALES
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Giovanni Delos Reyes, MD, FPCS, FPSGS
* PRESIDENT
** Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., PhD
AY 2018-2019
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Archieval S. Guitche
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Mark Anthony P. Celestial
** Ian Leoj M. Gumban
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Arielle Angelique S. Cruz
** Jireh Marielle C. Zaragoza
* CIRCULATION OFFICER
** Maria Inez S. Benedicto
* NEWS EDITORS
** Rocill Jhen G. Caspillo
** Lesley Anne L. Erum
* OPINION EDITORS
** Nor-Ain L. Barani
** Nizza Ann E. Regalado
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Crishel C. Lim
** Alexa Giannel Morga
** Khrysti Lou D. Sulleza
* FILIPINO EDITORS
** Mayeth Wyne F. Palay
** Christine Marie G. Tatud
* SPORTS EDITORS
** Solon L. Gotico
** Julinchel H. Licayan
* LITERARY EDITORS
** Airel Jaye M. Guillas
** Ma. Sonife A Parpa
* CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
** Leodel T. Barrio
* PHOTOJOURNALIST
** Karl Elson A. Ycon
* CARTOONIST
** Irvin Allamar C. Llevado
* CONTRIBUTORS
** Cyril Jay E. Villanueva
** Salve Rachelley. Billena
* ADVISER
** Melanie Jane A. Tendencia, MD, MPA, FPSMID, FPASMAP
* DEAN
** Jose Nemesio A. Granada, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPSCRS, FPALES
* VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Marcos D. Bito-onon, MD, DPBA, DPBPM
* PRESIDENT
** Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., PhD, CSEE
AY 2019-2020
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Julinchel H. Licayan
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Nizza Ann E. Regalado
** Crishel C. Lim
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Airel Jaye M. Guillamas
** Khrysti Lou D. Sulleza
* NEWS EDITORS
** Marjoe Renz Dominic P. Deita
** Hannah Andrea A. Sagsagat
* OPINION EDITORS
** Carlo Angelo M. Hofileña
** Clyde Aubrey O. Rojo
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Shaira Rae Y. Billena
** Cyril Jay E. Villanueva
* FILIPINO EDITOR
** Lera Gay V. Bacay
* SPORTS EDITOR
** John Spencer B. Tañalas
* LITERARY EDITOR
** Salve Rachelle Y. Billena
* EDITORIAL CARTOONIST
** Shaira Rae Y. Billena
* CONTRIBUTING CARTOONIST
** Nika Gracia I. Legaspi
* PHOTOJOURNALIST
** Christian Jim V. Cogollo.
* ADVISER
** Eunice V. Sermonia, M.D.,FPPA
* DEAN
** Jose Nemesio A. Granada, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPSCRS, FPALES
* VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES
** Marcos D. Bito-onon, MD, DPBA, DPBPM
* PRESIDENT
** Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, PhD, FPPS

### 2020-present

AY 2020-2021
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Lera Gay V. Bacay
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Marjoe Renz Dominic P. Deita
** Shaira Rae Y. Billena
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** Cyril Jay E. Villanueva
** Hannah Andrea A. Sagsagat
* CIRCULATING OFFICERS
** Salve Rachelle Y. Billena
** John Spencer B. Tañalas
* NEWS EDITOR
** Marielle Patrice S. Lamaslig
* OPINION EDITORS
** Kenneth Jules A. Apurada
** Stephen Ranie P. Belascuain
* FEATURE EDITORS
** Nika Gracia I. Legaspi
** Jeziel K. Vargas
* FILIPINO EDITOR
** Michell Desiree A. Estriver
* SPORTS EDITOR
** Elan Joseph G. Peraren
* LITERARY EDITORS
** Michaelle Christiane C. Con-el
** Dominique Ishmaielle S. Hibionada
* PHOTOJOURNALIST
** Jethro G. Rada Jr.
* ADVISER
** Eunice V. Sermonia, M.D.,FPPA
* DEAN
** Jose Nemesio A. Granada, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, FPSCRS, FPALES
* PRESIDENT
** Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, PhD, FPPS
AY 2021-2022
* EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
** Cyril Jay E. Villanueva
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Hannah Andrea A. Sagsagat
** Jeziel K.W. Vargas
* ASSOCIATE EDITORS
** John Spencer B. Tañalas
** Marielle Patrice S. Lamaslig
* CIRCULATING OFFICERS
** Dominique Ishmaielle S. Hibionada
** Elan Joseph G. Peraren
* NEWS EDITORS
** Stephen Ranie P. Belascuain
** Rezlyn F. Parreño
* FEATURE EDITOR
** Michaelle Christiane C. Con-el
* FILIPINO EDITOR
** Michell Desiree A. Estriver
* LITERARY EDITOR
** Ma. Isabel I. Perez
* EDITORIAL CARTOONIST
** Alpha Issa Christianne P. Abegonia
* LAY-OUT ARTIST
** Jethro G. Rada Jr.
* ADVISER
** Eunice V. Sermonia, MD, FPPA
* DEAN
** Victor A. Amantillo Jr., MD, FPP
* PRESIDENT
** Joselito F. Villaruz, MD, PhD, FPPS
AY 2023-2024
* EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
** Rezlyn Parreño
** Ma. Isabel Perez
* MANAGING EDITORS
** Sean Lerry Jim Claud
** Everild Camique
* ASSOCIATE EDITOR
** Jjessmar Fama
* SENIOR LITERARY EDITORS
** Prince John Clyde Lumang
** Yna Layno
* SENIOR NEWS EDITORS
** Franco Nodado
** Justin Balatero
* SENIOR OPINION EDITOR
** Patrick Bongco
* SENIOR FEATURE EDITORS
** Addy Binoya
** Jo Andrei Bonite
* SENIOR EDITORIAL CARTOONISTS
** Kyle Escaño
** Alpha Issa Christianne Abegonia
* SENIOR LAYOUT ARTIST
** Precious Villora
* ADVISER
** Eunice V. Sermonia, M.D.,FPPA

## Editors-In-Chief (1989 to present)
### 1989 to 2000

* 1989-1990: Rock B. Biocos
* 1990-1991: Aodh Matthew Visitacion
* 1991-1992: Hiatus of VS
* 1992-1993: No EIC, only an editorial board with Dr. Ramon G. Zarceno as adviser
* 1993-1994: Erwin G. Benedicto
* 1994-1995: Roberto Prudencio D. Abello
* 1995-1996: Mary Therese Esther B. Ita-as, Philip J. Quitco
* 1996-1997: Philip J. Quitco
* 1997-1998: Donald D. Dionio, Tina Marie C. Ticao
* 1998-1999: Adrealyn Joyce M. Gatab
* 1999-2000: Romeo A. Orcajada Jr.

### 2000 to 2010

* 2000-2001: Eunice V. Sermonia, Glorybelle G. Molano
* 2001-2002: Eunice V. Sermonia, Deanna Rae G. Corda-Libarios
* 2002-2003: Rey A. Isidto
* 2003-2004: Aurelio R. Lopez III, Jeremiah Butch T. Gemarino
* 2004-2005: Jeremiah Butch T. Gemarino
* 2005-2006: Carla Robles-Entona
* 2006-2007: Stephanie Eloisa Miaco
* 2007-2008: Aura Bree Dayo-Lacdao
* 2008-2009: Ma. Rowena H. Alcido
* 2009-2010: Rex Edward B. Roda

### 2010 to 2020

* 2010-2011: Christopher John S. Po, Kristian Dorell T. Masacupan
* 2011-2012: Elisa Rae L. Coo-Tan
* 2012-2013: Karla Susan Valenzuela-Bagayas
* 2013-2014: Lia Carmela Delfin-Young
* 2014-2015: Ray V. Olac Jr.
* 2015-2016: Jayrick F. Aguirre
* 2016-2017: Melbert A. Parcon
* 2017-2018: Leodel T. Barrio
* 2018-2019: Archieval S. Guitche
* 2019-2020: Julinchel H. Licayan

### 2020 to present

* 2020-2021: Lera Gay V. Bacay
* 2021-2022: Cyril Jay E. Villanueva
* 2022-2023: Stephen Raine Belascuain, Dominique Ishmaielle Hibionada
* 2023-2024: Rezlyn Parreño, Ma. Isabel I. Perez
* 2024-2025: Franco Miguel M. Nodado, Sean Lerry Jim V. Claud

## Publications, Projects, and Partnerships
### Publications

Online Publications
Printed Publications
Fatal Signs
Fatal Signs is the official lampoon of Vital Signs Publication. It is produced bimonthly and focuses on issues surrounding the college and the whole Philippines.

### Projects

MediCine
MediCine is an annual competition of Vital Signs Publication which aims to showcase the skills and proficiency of medical students not only in literary writing and art, but also in the field of film and media
Project MEDucate
The health education campaign of Vital Signs launched during the term of the 35th Editorial Board. It consists of various activities that aim to educate individuals about health-related information that is timely and relevant to selected beneficiaries. Activities include, but are not limited to, distribution of brochures, lectures, and seminars/webinars.
Vital Questions
Initiative founded by Franco Miguel Nodado during the 34th Editorial Board which aims to answer vital questions surrounding impending health issues in Iloilo City. The publication invites various experts in the specialities and fields which are related to the health issue in focus.

### Media Partnerships
## Awards and Distinctions
### Search for the Most Outstanding College Councils, Student Organizations and Publications (SMOCCSOP)

The Search for the Most Outstanding College Councils, Student Organizations and Publications, or more commonly referred to as the SMOCCSOP, is a university-wide recognition program spearheaded by the West Visayas State University - Office of Student Affairs in collaboration with the University Student Council.
Summary of SMOCCSOP Awards :
| Year | Sent Applications | Results |
| 2024 | Yes | Top 1 |
| 2023 | No | N/A |
| 2022 | No | N/A |
| 2021 | No | N/A |
| 2020 | No | N/A |
| 2019 | Yes | Top 2 |
| 2018 | Yes | Top 2 |
| 2017 | Yes | Top 2 |

### College Press Conference and Awards (COPRE)

The College Press Conference and Awards (COPRE) is an initiative of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region VI which aims to recognize the performance of school publications and individual writers in the field of development journalism.
Summary of COPRE Major Awards :
| Year | Best Magazine | Best Tabloid/Newspaper | Best Departmental Paper | Best Newsletter |
| 2023 | N/A | Unplaced | 1st Place | Unplaced |
| 2022 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2021 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 |
| 2019 | Unplaced | Unplaced | 2nd Place | Unplaced |
| 2018 | N/A | 3rd Place | 1st Place | 4th Place |
| 2017 | N/A | 1st Place | 1st Place | 1st Place |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | 3rd Place | 5th Place |
Summary of COPRE Minor Awards :
| Year | Best News Page | Best Editorial Page | Best Feature Page | Best Filipino Page | Best Sports Page | Best Multilingual Page | Best Newspaper Layout | Best Magazine Layout | Best Magazine Cover Design |
| 2023 | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2021 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 |
| 2019 | 4th Place | Unplaced | Unplaced | 2nd Place | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | 5th Place | Unplaced |
| 2018 | Unplaced | 1st Place | Unplaced | 1st Place | 5th Place | Unplaced | 3rd Place | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 4th Place | 1st Place | Unplaced | 2nd Place | 4th Place | 4th Place | 5th Place | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | Unplaced | 4th Place | Unplaced | 5th Place | Unplaced | Unplaced | Unplaced | N/A | N/A |
Summary of COPRE Special Awards :
| Year | Best Literary Folio | Best Wall Newspaper |
| 2023 | Unplaced | N/A |
| 2022 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2021 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 |
| 2019 | 3rd Place | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 5th Place | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
Summary of COPRE On-the-Spot Writing Contests :
| Year | Feature Writing (Eng) | Feature Writing (Fil) | Editorial Writing (Eng) | Editorial Writing (Fil) | Copyreading (Eng) | Copyreading (Fil) | Editorial Cartooning (Eng) | Editorial Cartooning (Fil) |
| 2023 | | | | Rezlyn F. Parreño - 1st Everild Camique - 5th | Everild Camique - 3rd | | Alpha Abegonia - 5th | |
| 2022 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2021 | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries | Vital Signs Publication did not send entries |
| 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 | No COPRE in 2020 |
| 2019 | | | | | | | | |
| 2018 | | | | | | | | |
| 2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 2016 | Leodel T. Barrio - 2nd | | Mary Francine B. Alfabeto - 2nd Leodel T. Barrio - 3rd | | | | | |

## Affiliations

* College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Panay Chapter
* Philippine Information Agency VI
* West Visayas State University - Medical Center
* West Visayas State University