The Philippine Social Science Journal (PSSJ) of the Recoletos de Bacolod Graduate School is now an internationally indexed journal by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and joins the caliber journals in the world. It will increase its visibility, impact, distribution, and usage. The DOAJ was launched in 2003 with 300 open access journals. Today, this independent database contains over 15 000 peer-reviewed open access journals covering all areas of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Open access journals from all countries and in all languages are welcome to apply for inclusion. DAJ is financially supported by many libraries, publishers, and other like-minded organizations. Supporting DOAJ demonstrates a firm commitment to open access and the infrastructure that supports it. (www.philssj.org)

Strengthening Global Presence: Advancing Academic Excellence through Strategic Engagement with Times Higher Education
March 30, 2026
In its continuing journey toward global recognition, the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos, Incorporated proudly engaged in a productive and forward-looking meeting with Ines

Valdez places 8th in September 2025 LEPT
December 18, 2025
Congratulations to UNO-Rian, Le Antonette M. Valdez of the Bachelor of Elementary Education for placing 8th in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers

UNO-R Welcomes PACUCOA for RBGS programs preliminary visit
December 12, 2025
We welcome the members of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission On Accreditation (PACUCOA) to the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos for