ILOILO CITY – The heritage building Quezon Hall at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in this city has been unveiled after a brief restoration project conducted by the Henry Sy Foundation in collaboration with the SM Foundation.
THE newly restored Quezon Hall at the main campus of West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Iloilo City. (SM Foundation)
“The Quezon Hall project is the value of connecting healthy buildings and structures to an enhanced learning and working environment that goes a long way in making strides towards long-term educational investments,” said WVSU President Dr. Joselito Villaruz.
"We are ideal partners for this restoration project because of their targeted social investments in education and drive for preserving Filipino heritage, including architectural landmarks,” added Villaruz.
“We are not only restoring a building but also investing in the potential of every student who will step into its doors,” said Dr. Lydia Echauz, Henry Sy Foundation executive director.
The iconic landmark at the WVSU main campus that was first completed in 1926 was repaired to maintain the its “historical character while ensuring its functional integrity.”
The newly restored Quezon Hall has 24 new classrooms with chairs and tables, faculty rooms, and administrative offices for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).