BatStateU IS-SHS students bag awards in Outstanding Students search
After a two-month, stringent screening process, the most outstanding students of Batangas City were recognized in virtual awarding ceremonies streamed live via Facebook, August 27, 2021. The 2021 Mga Natatanging Mag-aaral ng Lungsod ng Batangas (MNMLB) awardees include four (4) students from the Batangas State University Integrated School-Senior High School (IS-SHS), shortlisted from over 60 student-aspirants all over Batangas City. Aside from being an Awards and Formation Program, the Mga Natatanging Mag-Aaral ng Lungsod ng Batangas (MNMLB) brands itself as a community dedicated to empowering young Batangueños in community and nation-building. It is organized by (Junior Chamber International) JCI Batangas Caballero, City Youth Development Council of Batangas, SK Federation – Batangas City, DepEd Division of Batangas City, and the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines – CALABARZON. The four outstanding students from BatStateU are Mark Joseph G. Ilagan, Diana Andrei M. Masalunga, John Patrick G. De Guzman, and Mitch Nicole M. Puras. They are among the finalists of the MNMLB, which aims to inspire and mold young Batangueño students in taking part in community and nation-building. Ilagan was selected as one of the top Ten Outstanding Students of Batangas City. He said he felt fulfilled to be recognized as one of the top students in the city, which somehow served as a summary of many life-changing experiences he had throughout his high school life. “Although it is my name that is linked to being one of the ten Mga Natatanging Mag-aaral ng Lungsod ng Batangas, I believe that I also share this recognition with the people and mentors I worked with from the beginning. Without their guidance, I think I would not be able to develop myself as an outstanding student,” he said in an interview. Furthermore, Ilagan, together with De Guzman, emerged as recipient of the Civic Responsibility Excellence Award, which acknowledges students who have established their leadership concerning the community and society by contributions through outreach programs and community extension projects. Moreover, De Guzman expressed that he felt proud after being recognized for the Civic Responsibility Excellence Award. “It felt very nice to know that my works for the youth were recognized and celebrated. It has also motivated me to do better and strengthen my commitment to service,” he stated in an interview. Meanwhile, the IS-SHS student awardees also received the Youth Leadership Excellence Award, which is given to all finalists, crediting their leadership skills and service to the youth. Diana Andrei M. Masalunga claimed that she is blessed and honored to represent BatStateU in striving for a huge award like MNMLB, having the opportunity to share the lessons and values she learned as a Batang IS with other students in Batangas. On the other hand, Mitch Nicole M. Puras, when asked about what she brought with her throughout her journey in MNMLB, stated that hardships will always be worthwhile. “Just keep in mind that success is a journey, not a destination, and we are currently on that journey,” she cited. This is the first organized search for outstanding students of Batangas City, and the organizers plan to continue the program in the future.
BatStateU University Student Council AY 2021-2022 sworn in office
The new set of officers of the University Student Council (USC) of Batangas State University for the Academic Year 2021-2022 took their oath during a formal ceremony held at the Executive Board Room, Student Services Center Building, Pablo Borbon campus, Aug 26. University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo administered the oath of office of the nine-member USC including the President-elect and incoming Student Regent Euclid Reign M. Beredo. The oath-taking ceremony was also attended by the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) Director Dr. Lucille P. Evangelista, Scholarship and Financial Office Asst. Dir. Dr. Jennifer G. Manalo, Testing and Admission Office Asst. Dir. Dr. Anna Maria V. Rivera and USC Adviser Dr. Daryl M. Magpantay. In his message, Pres. Ronquillo reiterated the duties and responsibilities of the new USC leaders and solicited their support in fulfilling the mission and vision of the University. “It is our sacred obligation to our country and the youth to do the best that we can for the advancement and furtherance of education at Batangas State University,” he said. Pres. Ronquillo, in return, assured his full support in all future endeavors of the USC. Outgoing USC President Faith Avery T. Generoso posed a challenge to the newly elected officers to “serve the students with respect, dignity, and integrity” and to “continue to uphold the students’ core and support the University”. Generoso is re-elected to the USC Executive Council as Vice President for Finance and Resource Management. In a separate message, Pres. Ronquillo expressed his gratitude to Generoso and recognized her significant contributions to various programs and activities of the University during her term as Student Regent especially in the midst of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the new USC President Euclid Reign M. Beredo humbly accepted the challenge. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her confidence in the skill and dedication of the new set of officers which will ultimately lead them to many breakthroughs. Furthermore, Beredo committed her best performance in her assumed position and encouraged her fellow officers to empower each other to be able to empower other students and the whole Red Spartan community. The ceremony was concluded with a message from USC Adviser Dr. Magpantay who commended the outgoing student leaders for their passion for service. Dr. Magpantay shared that despite many challenges, they “continued to serve and continued to believe what is right for the students”. Dr. Magpantay also thanked the administration for its support, guidance, and appreciation to the USC. As his final message, he challenged the new officers to “continue to serve with a pure heart and uphold the students’ core”. Standard health protocols and proper social distancing were observed throughout the conduct of the program.
BatStateU KIST Park to accelerate startups through DTI partnership and funding
Ten promising Philippine startups are poised to get support for a Global Acceleration Program from the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) through the Batangas State University Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park. Plans and strategies for the implementation of the program were conceptualized through a formal meeting with DTI key officials on July 17 at the KIST Park Center, STEER HUB Building, Batangas State University, Alangilan Batangas City. DTI Assistant Secretary Dr. Napoleon Juanillo, Innovation and Collaboration Division of the Competitiveness and Innovation Group Chief Karl Lyndon Pacolor, BatStateU University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, and Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Services Engr. Albertson Amante, were among those who were present at the meeting. According to DTI, the initiative was made possible through the implementation of the Innovative Startup Act which provides benefits, incentives, and other forms of support to the startup ecosystem. This is at the forefront of the government’s initiatives in forging partnerships, bridging gaps, and enabling stakeholders to ensure a competitive, innovative, and inclusive country. DTI has allocated funding for the program and is targeting to benefit five (5) to ten (10) startups with a seed funding of between P5 million to P25 million pesos. This partnership will essentially boost the startup acceleration program of the University through the country’s first KIST Park. BatStateU is known as an institution that promotes an active research culture through collaborative research to address problems of the community and the industry. With 15 development centers, it is recognized by the Regional Development Council of CALABARZON as the Regional Center for Technology Business Incubation and Development, the Regional Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment Research, and the Regional Inclusive Innovation Center.
BatStateU spearheads BRIDGES launching joined by 39 Engineering SUCs
BATANGAS CITY – Batangas State University takes the lead on engineering research as it spearheaded the recent launch of the Building Research and Innovation Development Goals for Engineering SUCs (BRIDGES) program together with 39 other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the country. The collaboration was formalized through a virtual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony with all partner institutions held via Zoom on July 13-14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. BRIDGES is a research program spearheaded by the Batangas State University that is geared towards responding to the problems of the community through active research collaboration with selected engineering SUCs from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Proposed by the University President, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo and approved by the Board of Regents last December 2020, the BRIDGES Program will be funded by Batangas State University with a shared counterpart funding from partner institutions based on mutually agreed Work and Financial Plan. The total budget for the first phase of BRIDGES amounts to over 22 million pesos. Six (6) projects were initially identified under the BRIDGES program which ultimately aims to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to specifically address challenges in the areas of resilient infrastructure, disaster risk reduction and management, tourism, GIS application development, and agriculture e-commerce, among others. Led by Batangas State University, the other thirty-nine (39) collaborating SUCs under the six (6) projects include Bataan Peninsula State University, Bicol University, Bukidnon State University, Bulacan Agriculture State College, Bulacan State University, Camiguin Polytechnic State College, Caraga State University, Cavite State University, Cebu Technological University, Central Mindanao University, Central Philippines State University, Don Honorio Ventura State University, Eastern Samar State University, Guimaras State College, Ifugao State University, Iloilo Science and Technology University, Isabela State University, Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Kalinga State University, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Mariano Marcos State University, Marinduque State College, Mindoro State University, Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Pampanga State Agricultural University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Quirino State University, Rizal Technological University, Romblon State University, Samar State University, Southern Philippine Agri-Business, Marine & Aquatic School of Technology, Tarlac Agricultural University, Tarlac State University, Technological University of the Philippines, University of Rizal System, University of Southeastern Philippines, University of Southern Mindanao and Western Mindanao State University. More SUCs are targeted to be enjoined in the next phases of BRIDGES. Joined by their respective Project Management Teams, the Presidents of the participating SUCs expressed their commitment to fully support the BRIDGES Program. In his final message, President Ronquillo gave the ways forward and expressed gratitude for the support of the participating SUCs. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its Engineering and Information Technology programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities and has the highest number of ASEAN Engineers faculty among Philippine higher education institutions. ### FOR INQUIRIES, CONTACT: Engr. ALBERTSON D. AMANTE 09175620916 vprdes@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
LIKHA: Pag-ibig sa Musika at Masa
HEAD’S UP, RED SPARTANS! In the pursuit of honing each Red Spartans talents and skills, BatStateU Band will be conducting its first ever song writing competition themed “LIKHA: Pagibig sa Musika at sa Masa”. The song writing competition is open to all bonafide students of Batangas State University of all campuses. Send your entries and let your talent shine! You’ll also get the chance to participate in a national competition once you win. Filing of registration and sending of entries is until July 17, 2021, 11:59 pm. https://forms.gle/WryBiraH9CsSoXgX8
Procedure for Online Document Requisition
Step 1 1, Go to this link: https://dione.batstate-u.edu.ph/odr Step 2 2. Take time to read the reminders. Step 3 3. Click the ‘Next’ button at the lower right portion of the screen. Step 4 4. Choose the Batangas State University Campus where your request will be filed. Step 5 5. Choose the document/s to be requested and enter the number of copies you intend to have. Step 6 6. Fill out the input fields with the required information and click the ‘Next’ button Step 7 7. Draw your signature, tick the confirmation button for the accuracy of the information that you have provided, click the ‘Submit’ button, and click ‘Yes’ for the confirmation of your submission. Step 8 8. Read the information in the ‘Result’ section. Take note of your reference number. On tracking your request: Option 1: Using the same link, you may track the status of your request by clicking the ‘Request Tracker’ button and putting your reference number. Option 2: Check the email that you have provided in the Online Document Request portal. For queries, you may contact Registrar’s Office: registrar.pb@g.batstate-u.edu.ph registrar.alangilan@g.batstate-u.edu.ph registrar.lipa@g.batstate-u.edu.ph registrar.nasugbu@g.batstate-u.edu.ph registrar.malvar@g.batstate-u.edu.ph
Batangas State University partners with University of Wolverhampton for Implementation of DOST – British Council Newton Fund Research Linkages Grant
Batangas State University and University of Wolverhampton, spearheaded by President Tirso A. Ronquillo and Prof. Chaminda Pathirage finally kicked off the activities for the DOST-British Council Newton Fund Grant for Researcher Linkages. The research linkage will be in a form of workshop with the theme: “Developing Smart Environmental Resilience Solutions for Coastal areas in the Philippines: Susceptibility, Adaptation and Mitigation Measures: SEACAP.” This research linkage workshop will convene local stakeholders and academic professionals in developing significant and innovative strategies, technologies and approaches towards environmental resilience of the coastal communities in the Philippines. SEACAP will serve as a platform for both experts from the UK and Philippines to better interpret and adapt environmental resilience in coastal communities as well as understand the culture, practices, needs and limitations in developing coastal resilience. The 5-day scientific workshop aims to gather researchers of various disciplines interested in helping the Philippines become environmentally resilient on disaster and degradation of natural resources. Senior and Early Career Researchers (ECRs), from both the UK and the Philippines, from various disciplines such as environmental and coastal engineering, communication and information systems, big data data, internet of things and built environment are the intended audience. It will help strengthen the capacity of local participants in realizing the relevance of emerging technologies in environmental resilience. It will also provide a good opportunity to develop multidisciplinary approaches for effective environmental resilience management of coastal communities. For further details of this research linkage, you may visit the SEACAP webpage. Reference pages from British Council Website https://www.britishcouncil.ph/programmes/education/newton-agham-programme/grant-awardees/2020 https://www.britishcouncil.ph/about/press/six-female-researchers-lead-years-dost-newton-awards
Batangas State University supports Flexible Learning
In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University embraced the ‘new norm’ and utilized all available technology and resources to ensure continuous knowledge-sharing between the Red Spartan educators and students. Rising up to the challenge, Batangas State University supports the Commission on Higher Education in the implementation of Flexible Learning, as it positions itself at the forefront of Leading Innovations for Transformative Learning Development. #BatStateUSupportsFlexibleLearning #LeadingInnovations #TransformingLives #ZitoRedSpartans
BatStateU and India’s CMFRI collaborate for research on marine science
Batangas State University and India’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) formally convened in a virtual meeting as part of the initial scoping discussion for a research collaboration in the field of marine science, May 20. CMFRI is a marine fisheries research institute located in Kerala, India which has emerged as a leading tropical marine fisheries research institute in the world. The institution enjoys the status of a premier research organization which is comparable to any other institution in the developed countries. Specific key areas of collaboration were pointed out during the meeting which include cage culture of fish, seaweed culture, effects of ocean acidification and global warming on marine ecosystems, and use of microalgae cultures to produce fishmeal and bioactive compounds for drug discovery, and other related areas. The new partnership will be forged through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BatStateU and CMFRI. The MoU will include provision of funds and expertise from the Indian researchers and experts at CMFRI. Meanwhile, a short-term exchange program between researchers from both institutions will also be proposed. The online meeting was attended by BatStateU President Tirso A. Ronquillo, Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Services Engr. Albertson D. Amante, BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu Chancellor Dr. Enrico M. Dalangin, VIP CORALS – Nasugbu Head Dr. Miguel Enrique Ma. A. Azcuna, as well as key officials of CMFRI. New horizons await the Philippine-India research cooperation on marine biodiversity. More developments regarding this collaboration is expected to be initiated within the year. Photo source: India in Philippines (Embassy of India, Manila) Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInPhilippines/photos/a.468605903270342/2311234842340763/)
BatStateU Chronicle Special Edition – Bayanihang Red Spartans
