BatStateU co-organizes international research symposium on environment and green chemistry
Batangas State University continues to strengthen its research internationalization agenda as it partners with the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia for the International Virtual Symposium on Environmental and Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development (EnvChem2021) to be held on June 9, 2021. UiTM is the largest institution of higher education in Malaysia based on physical infrastructure, faculty and staff, and student enrollment. It is also ranked as the 4th best university in Malaysia by Times Higher Education, and the 9th in the country based on GreenMetric World University rankings. Bannering the theme, “University-Industry Synergy Towards Sustainable Development,” EnvChem2021 aims to serve as a platform for international researches, industries, and students to share the latest research findings related to sustainability in environmental and green chemistry. It also seeks to foster an interdisciplinary discussion and networking to further enhance and enrich the knowledge of participants in an environment and green chemistry. BatStateU, as a co-organizer and an advocate of environmental sustainability research and initiatives, encourages educators, students, industry practitioners, and researchers to join the symposium. Relevant ideas and research findings will be discussed on the online platform using live streaming and pre-recorded video presentations. Selected papers will be published in Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceeding. Some of the university’s faculty on Chemical Engineering, and Environment and Sanitary Engineering, Chemistry, and Marine Biodiversity serve as Paper Reviewers and Session Chairs for the symposium. They shall screen papers for possible presentation under the following tracks: Environmental Monitoring and Management, Environmental Modelling and Technology, Pollution control and mitigation, Climate change Sustainable development, Green Chemistry Techniques, Separation and Purification Technologies, and Pure and Applied Chemistry. EnvChem 2021 is also co-organized by the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology in Indonesia and the University of the Philippines – Diliman. More details regarding the registration, submission and fees, symposium publication and others can be accessed via the event website at https://sites.google.com/view/envchem2021/home.
BatStateU’s CTI wins Best Incubator Infrastructure Award from DOST-QBO Startup Incubator Awards
BATANGAS, April 23 – Batangas State University’s Center for Technopreneurship and Innovation (BatStateU CTI) wins the Best Incubator Infrastructure Award in the recently concluded PH Startup Incubator Awards, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and QBO Innovation Hub. The Best Incubator Infrastructure Award is given to the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) with the best facilities and resources, including the office space and research and development (R&D) facilities that help start-ups develop and test their product prototypes and services. This is one of the five awards included in the ‘Operational Excellence Awards’, given to the TBIs which excelled in their organizational structure, provided facilities, and in the attainment of their targets. The PH Startup Incubator Awards also served as the culminating activity of TBI 4.0 program, a two-year initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST – PCIEERD) and led by the QBO Innovation Hub, that aims to elevate the capacity and services of the DOST supported TBIs in the Philippines by developing world-class TBIs and incubator managers, and increase the number of quality tech start-ups in the country as its end goal. Twelve (12) start-up TBIs hailing from the country’s leading universities participated in the TBI 4.0 program, where they develop different incubation programs, capacity development and co-incubation arrangements. The event also recognized these TBIs who helped excite the growth of the start-up economy and local ecosystems, as well as encouraging new start-ups to grow in the Philippines. The following TBIs were named as the winners during the awarding ceremony after showing exemplary performance in their fields of expertise and drive in levelling up their fulfillment as technology business incubators. Best Incubator Infrastructure – Center for Technopreneurship and Innovation (CTI) – Batangas State University Best Incubator Community Program – SIBOL Labs – University of the Philippines-Los Baños Best Incubator Startup Program – AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator – Asian Institute of Management Best Incubator Governance & Operations – UPSCALE Innovation Hub – University of the Philippines-Diliman Best Incubator Growth & Sustainability – Animo Labs – De La Salle University Extra Mile Incubator – Animo Labs – De La Salle University Rising Star Incubator – iDEYA- MSU Iligan Institute of Technology People’s Choice for Best Incubator Team – iDEYA – MSU Iligan Institute of Technology Grand Champion – UPSCALE Innovation Hub – University of the Philippines-Diliman DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena in his speech, stressed the importance of investing to human capital, their innovative ideas, and their significant role to nation building. “Investment in human capital, expanding business incubation and acceleration efforts, [and] adoption of policies will lead to a better ecosystem for our start-ups and innovation,” he shared. QBO President Mr. Rene “Butch” Meily, in his message highlighted the role of the TBI 4.0 program on how it upgraded the Philippine start-up ecosystem, and how it can spark the potential of creating own start-ups in the Philippines. “Our hope is for the program to spread the idea of entrepreneurship all over the country,” he stressed. DOST PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico Paringit focused on the milestones and journey of the TBIs during the TBI 4.0 program. He also shared the DOST PCIEERD’s funding to the start up incubators on partner colleges and universities, to champion innovation and technopreneurship for the socio-economic development of the country. The BatStateU CTI was also announced as finalist for the Best Incubator Governance and Operations award and People’s Choice for Best Incubator Team. In a Facebook post, the BatStateU CTI expressed their warmest gratitude the DOST-PCIEERD, QBO Innovation Hub, and the BatStateU Administrators for their love, support and encouragement throughout the program. They also congratulated all the 11 other TBIs as they successfully graduated from the TBI 4.0 Program. “Everything we do is always anchored to our philosophy, ‘Para sa Bayan,’” they closed.
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Health Service Advisory – Submission of Medical Requirements
ANNOUNCEMENT! For incoming First Year students for the Academic Year 2021-2022. Face to face physical examination is waived. However, the scanned copy of the requirements shall be submitted to the health services office of your campus from May 10 – August 9, 2021. Click here for the list of email addresses of your respective campus assignments. For further inquiries, please call 425-7158, loc. 1996/1998 Thank you!
PABATID
Bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino, ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) at Opisina ng Kultura at Sining, katuwang ang Sentro ng Wika at Kultura ng Pambansang Pamantasan ng Batangas, ay maglalathala ng isang aklat na kinapalolooban ng mga kuwentong bayan mula sa mga lokal na manunulat ng Region IV-A. Ala eh! Isa ka bang manunulat? Gusto mo bang mapabilang ang iyong akda sa aklat na ililimbag ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino? Ta! Subukan mo’t baka isa ka sa mga mapipiling kontribyutor ng nilalaman ng nasabing aklat. Ipasa na ang iyong naisulat na kuwentong bayan, alamat, pabula, at mitolohiya. Paano? 1. Ang akda ay kinakailangang orihinal, at hindi pa nailalathala sa anumang publikasyon. 2. Filipino ang midyum sa pagsulat. 3. Ipasa ang iyong akda sa email na: cultureandarts.central@g.batstate-u.edu.ph. 4. Gamitin ang format na ito bilang file name: Pamagat_Awtor_UriNgPanitikan.pdf 5. Sa mga karagdagan pang katanungan, mangyaring mag-iwan ng mensahe sa official facebook page ng Batangas State University – Office of Culture and the Arts. #LeadingInnovations #TransformingLives #ZitoRedSpartans
TOWN HALL ON COVID-19
The Batangas State University, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) will be conducting a university-wide webinar on COVID-19 vaccination on April 16. Entitled “Town Hall on COVID-19 for Batangas State University”, the awareness webinar aims to orient and guide the whole Red Spartan community on matters regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, as spearheaded by the Health Services Office and Human Resource and Management Office, in coordination with DOH. The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the country is a major step in relation to the Philippine National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) for COVID-19 Vaccines. Based from the recent surveys conducted by the Octa Research Group, there are still people who have yet to decide whether they will avail the available vaccines or not, because they are “not sure if the vaccine is safe and effective.” The Batangas State University, being an institution of higher learning, is one with the national government in ensuring a unified and coordinated vaccination campaign as provided under the NDVP. This is along with the end goal of undertaking proactive measures necessary to assure health and safety of all Filipinos. Representatives from DOH are invited speakers to the program to discuss facts that the public has to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.
2021 National Women’s Month #WomenMakeChange
Batangas State University joins the celebration of 2021 National Women’s Month with the theme:We MAKE CHANGE Work for Women (2017-2022): Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya! Show your support for GENDER EQUALITY and WOMEN EMPOWERMENT by joining #PurpleMondays! Take a photo or selfie wearing a purple shirt and post it on any social media platform. Don’t forget to use our official hashtags! #PurpleMondays #WomenMakeChange #InternationalWomensMonth2021
UP Los Baños benchmarks Batangas State University
The academic and administrative staff of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, headed by their Chancellor Dr. Jose V. Camacho Jr., were welcomed by Batangas State University President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo and Vice President for Research, Development and Extension Services (VPRDES) Engr. Albertson Amante, February 23. The visit served as a benchmarking activity at BatStateU’s newly-minted Special Economic Zone (SEZ), registered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) – the Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park, for the development of UPLB’s Agro-Industrial Park (AIP) and Information Technology Park (ITP). Details on the establishment of the KIST Park, its position as a forefront of innovation to the academe and industry, its leadership and management structures, and the future plans of both universities were discussed during the meeting. Other officials who joined the benchmarking visit were the UP Los Baños Vice Chancellors, some college deans and school administrators, and members of the Steering and Project Management Committees of the AIP and ITP. President Ronquillo toured the UPLB team at the Pablo Borbon campus, discussing the University’s infrastructure development including design and project implementation. They also headed to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment Research (STEER) Hub, dubbed as the gateway to the KIST Park at the Alangilan Campus, where they were able to catch sight of the 3D model of the whole KIST Park, and some of the research centers, incubatees, locator offices and facilities inside the hub. BatStateU KIST Park is the first KIST Park in the Philippines registered by PEZA. President Rodrigo Duterte officially designated the Batangas State University KIST Park as a Special Economic Zone through Presidential Proclamation No. 947.
BatStateU alumnus leads innovation in space engineering
“Mahirap lang kami eh.” Engr. Mark Angelo Purio shared during the Batangas State University Alumni In Focus virtual interview as he looked back on his roots and humble beginnings from being a simple ‘probinsyano’ to becoming one of the lead innovators in the field of space science today. Purio is one of the brains behind the Philippines’ second cube satellite (CubeSat) Maya-2 that was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) this February 21. He was responsible for the Camera Mission (CAM) of the BIRDS-4 Satellite Project which captures images and serves as the eye of the satellite from space. He also assisted in the design and development of a standardized backplane board (BPB) which holds the boards together and serves as a bus for inter-board connections and power supply. The developers of Maya-2, including Purio, are Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars pursuing doctoral degree programs in Space Engineering in Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan. That’s why he proudly calls himself a living embodiment of being an “Iskolar Para sa Bayan”; Purio is a consistent DOST scholar from college through his current doctoral degree. He is a Batangas State University alumnus who graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering and continued to gain his masteral studies in Electronics Engineering at De La Salle University, and currently a Ph.D. candidate at Kyutech. He revealed that his interest in space engineering only came in later, and it was his interest in math, science and technology that led him to studying Electronics and Communications Engineering in BatStateU. But he admits it wasn’t always an easy feat in financial terms. “When I was in high school, hindi ako sure if I will be able to…kung makakaya pa na makapag-college ako,” he said. (When I was in high school, I was not sure if I will be able to…if it’s within our means for me to enter college.) But given what he has accomplished now, Purio hopes to inspire people, especially the students, to dream big and aspire high. “Regardless of what situation you are in right now, if you have a dream that you want to pursue, don’t be afraid to take risks. If you don’t have the resources right now, just pray to God and He will give you the resources to push through.” he said. The University President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo personally congratulated Engr. Purio in a separate virtual ‘kumustahan’ meeting together with Engr. Albertson Amante, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension Services and Engr. Ralph Sangalang, all of whom are Purio’s former professors during his undergraduate years at BatStateU in the Electronics Engineering Department. Purio described President Ronquillo as a “compassionate” and “considerate” professor. And just like from when in college upto now, Pres. Ronquillo still has a posed challenge for Purio as BatStateU alumnus. “Beyond all the accolades, beyond all the recognitions, there has to be translation. We are always recognized for one doing this and that or one excelling here and there, but it has to be translated. That is my challenge.” With that, Purio expressed his gratitude to the university for the foundation and skill set in engineering that BatStateU had instilled in him to prepare his launch to the career path he has chosen. “Malaking part ‘yung Batangas State University for me kasi doon na-steer ‘yung curiosity ko. Do’n din na-hone ‘yung skills ko.” (The years I have spent with Batangas State University is a huge part of my success because it is through the university that I was able to steer my curiosity and hone my skills.) Moreover, Pres. Ronquillo asked for Engr. Purio’s support to the university’s vision in positioning itself to become a premier national university, especially now that the BatStateU is nearing their launch of new engineering programs, one of which is Aerospace Engineering. Purio is also hopeful for future plans and partnerships with the university. He ultimately plans to give back to his roots and serve the country through continuous participation in various efforts and collaboration in the field of space science.
BatStateU KIST Park welcomes Pythos’ cutting edge technologies to curb COVID-19 spread
BATANGAS CITY. The Batangas State University Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park welcomes Pythos Technology Philippines, Inc. (Pythos) as its first enterprise locator, February 15. The Ambassador of India to the Philippines, His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, witnessed the ribbon cutting ceremonies, together with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito B. Plaza and BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo. Potential locators from India and the Philippines also graced the occasion. Pythos is a pioneer in electronics hardware design, software design and development, and applications firmware development in the country. The company brings in their wide experience in research, design and development to the KIST Park. Prior to the move in, Pythos has already been working with BatStateU for a simulation project that could curb the spread of COVID-19. In the event, the Pythos development team presented two of their cutting edge technologies, Airlock 389 and PyTrace. Airlock 389 is a patented graphene-based technology for air purification integrated in the AV 100 anti-viral face shields. It offers the high-level protection against airborne pathogens, while providing comfort, visibility, and breathability even with prolonged use. On the other hand, PyTrace is a whole ecosystem of detection, mitigation, and contact tracing. It is anchored on the idea that in order to curtail the spread of the contagion, there is a need to prevent the importation of the infection into bubbles, i.e., clusters of people who are infection-free. If that escaped the surveillance, there is a need to detect the infection early and implement rigorous countermeasures to mitigate and halt its spread within an organization. Both technologies have been developed in collaboration with engineers and researchers of Batangas State University. Airlock 389 and PyTrace are two cutting edge technologies developed by Pythos in collaboration with BatStateU engineers to curb the spread of COVID-19. In an interview, Pythos Chairman/CEO Engr. Ernest “Ernie” Nierras said that it was important for them to commit as the BatStateU KIST Park’s first locator. “We want Pythos to set an example for all semi-conductor companies, even start-ups, in the Philippines. Right now, it [KIST] is structured in such a way that it encourages companies to come in, innovate, create technology, and share technology,” Engr. Nierras said. The university’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment Research (STEER) Hub serves as the BatStateU KIST Park’s space for Pythos and other enterprises. It is a support facility for locators, as it hosts research and development centers. These include the Manufacturing Research Center: LIKHA FabLab, Center for Technopreneurship and Innovation (CTI), Electronics Systems Research Center, GIS Applications Development Center, Digital Transformation Center, Innovation and Technology Support Office, and Material Testing and Calibration Center. BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, PEZA Director General Charito B. Plaza, and HE Shambhu S. Kumaran of the Embassy of India to the Philippines lead the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the PEZA-BatStateU Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Institute. In the same event, the PEZA-BatStateU Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Institute was launched. As a SEZ Institute, the university serves as a program-delivering partner of PEZA in producing multi-skilled and world class human capital. It functions as a training hub that institutionalizes collaboration among the academe, industry, and government agencies in establishing locally-positioned investment promotion strategies for Batangas and the CALABARZON region. This newest SEZ Institute is also located at the BatStateU STEER Hub. Aumra Group International CEO Mr. Arvind Kumar TJ, Farmers Bazaar Fintech Philippines Chairman Mr. Crisanto “Billy” Gualberto, BatStateU VP for Research, Development and Extension Engr. Albertson Amante, HE Shambhu S. Kumaran of the Embassy of India to the Philippines, and PCCI-Batangas Chair Mr. Faustino Caedo (L-R) discuss the details of the partnership with BatStateU KIST Park and the Embassy of India. It can be remembered that President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 947 on May 22, 2020, making the BatStateU KIST Park the first university-based Special Economic Zone (IT Park) in the country. Now open for business, the BatStateU KIST Park spearheads a long-term vision for state universities and colleges in the Philippines to expand their programs for industry, academe, market synergy, technopreneurship, innovation-based business incubation & acceleration, and knowledge co-creation in science and technology. Batangas State University is a Level IV state university in the CALABARZON region, and the only SUC in the country accredited by the US Accrediting 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.
