The BatStateU College Admission Test for AY 2021-2022 is Waived
Online application for College Admission for AY 2021-2022 starts on January 12, 2021. In response to the current restrictions caused by the COVID-19 health crisis, The Batangas State University waives the College Admission Test for Academic Year 2021-2022! The university offers over 100 academic programs, which you can see here. Interested applicants must download the College Admission Grades Form here. For graduates of Alternative Learning System (ALS), download this form. Admission requirements and procedure can be seen here. For the College of Medicine, click here for the application form. For the admission policies, click here. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: January 12, 2021 – Start of Online Application and Submission of Documents February 28, 2021 – Deadline of Filing and Submission of Documents March 15, 2021 – Release of Admission Results May 10, 2021 to August 9, 2021 – Schedule of Enrollment Once applicants have completely filled out the College Admission Grades Form, they may access the application for admission portal at https://dione.batstate-u.edu.ph/tao/#/application For more details, visit the Testing and Admissions page at https://batstate-u.edu.ph/admissions/. Be a Red Spartan! Apply now!
Alumni in Focus: ENGINEERING ALUMNI RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Engr. Felix Veroya and Engr. Jessica de Torres, both alumni of Batangas State University, received awards from international award-giving bodies this year. Engr. Veroya was awarded Young Leader of the Year (Ernst and Young Global Delivery Services Leader of the Year) at the 2020 Asia CEO Awards. He was also part of the Circle of Excellence finalists under the Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Asia CEO Awards is the largest business awards event in the Asia-Pacific region, honoring individuals and organizations in various business, innovation, leadership and development categories. A member of the university’s Industrial Engineering Class of 2011, Engr. Veroya graduated Cum Laude and was one of the recipients of the Ten Outstanding Students Award. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ask Lex PH Academy, which provides professional training and consulting to individuals and organizations in the fields of Industrial Engineering, Innovation, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and other similar domains. On the other hand, Engr. Jessica de Torres was awarded as Highly Commended Plumbing Engineer of the Year during the 2020 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Middle East Awards. The MEP Middle East Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the region that recognizes individuals and companies who have made distinct contributions to the sustainable development of the construction landscape in the Middle East. Engr. de Torres graduated with an Environment and Sanitary Engineering degree at Batangas State University in 2009. Based in the United Arab Emirates, she is currently a Senior Public Health Engineer of Ramboll, a leading engineering, architecture and consultancy company. She has expertise on sanitary design, water demand analysis, pump calculation, pipe sizing, and other relevant hydraulic calculation. The entire Batangas State University community congratulates its two alumni who have made a distinct mark in the global workplace. The Alumni-in-Focus project aims to highlight the university’s alumni and their achievements, which can serve as an inspiration to the young Red Spartans to realize their full potential. Do you know a BatStateU (formerly PBMIT) alumnus/ alumna whose achievements, accomplishments, philanthropy, or significant contributions can inspire students? Or do you know a BatStateU graduate who has a success story worth sharing to the community? Send us details via alumniaffairs@g.batstate-u.edu.ph or publicrelations@g.batstate-u.edu.ph. You may also message us in our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/batstateupr
Schedule of Enrolment for Second Semester AY 2020-2021
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BatStateU inaugurates STEER Hub, unveils first KIST Park in the country
BATANGAS CITY. Batangas State University continues to trail blaze a new era of university-based innovation as it inaugurates the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment Research Hub (STEER Hub) on December 12, 2020. The STEER Hub complements the university’s Knowledge, Innovation, and Science Technology (KIST) Park, the pioneer, university-based Information Technology Park in the country, and the first KIST Park registered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. The Chair and members of the BatStateU Governing Board during the STEER Hub inauguration and unveiling of the KIST Park. Dr. Lilian A. De Las Llagas, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education and Chair of the BatStateU Governing Board, led the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, together with BatStateU President and KIST Park Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo. Members of the university’s Board of Regents and Executive Committee witnessed the event, following strict health and safety protocols. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of the 3D model of the BatStateU KIST Park that showcases Technology Hub, Design Innovation Building, Technology Centrum, Data Center, Convention Center, and KIST Hotel. Dr. De Las Llagas and Dr. Ronquillo discuss the details of the KIST Park 3D model with University and Board Secretary (center) Prof. Enrico M. Dalangin. The attendees toured the STEER Hub facilities after the unveiling ceremonies. They visited the research and development facilities, including 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. LIKHA FabLab Center Manager, Engr. Louie Villaverde (left), show Dr. De Las Llagas and Dr. Ronquillo some of the products of the STEER Hub’s Manufacturing Research Center. A launching program was held at the Audio-Visual Room of the STEER Hub. Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez sent his video message, congratulating the university for the pioneering endeavor. “Ang KIST Park ay paniguradong makakatulong sa pagbunsod ng kapasidad at kakayahan ng BatStateU na magsagawa ng mga pananaliksik para matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng industriya,” Sec. Lopez added. In his message on steering innovation and knowledge creation in science and technology, Dr. Tirso Ronquillo underscored the university’s efforts to serve as the anchor of CALABARZON Regional Inclusive Innovation Center, as it maps the key innovation actors and initiatives in the region and facilitates the engagement of innovation players in government, academe, and industry. He also thanked the Board of Regents and Executive Committee for the commitment to advancing the innovation initiatives of the university. The Chairman and CEO of Pythos Technology Philippines, Inc., Engr. Ernest Thomas Nierras, said in his presentation 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 and start-ups in the Philippines. Right now, KIST is structured in such a way that it encourages companies to come in, create technology, and share technology,” Engr. Nierras stated. He also presented one of the company’s latest product innovations. It is a special type of facemask with advanced filter and virus deactivation technology that is simulated by the engineer researchers of Batangas State University. Engr. Ernest Thomas Nierras, Chairman and CEO of Pythos Technology Philippines, wears his company’s latest product, a facemask with advanced filter and virus deactivation technology, during his presentation at the launching program. CHED Commissioner Dr. Lilian De Las Llagas said, in her closing message, that the university is “trailblazing the landscape” and its initiatives serve as “a blueprint for other SUCs” in expanding their technopreneurship and inclusive incubation programs. She ended by saying that, “As BatStateU continues to build on intellectual capital in the new normal, it is imperative that the university continues to help build a better normal for the community and the greater society, and should be a driving force in the production of innovative solutions to real world problems.” It can be remembered that President Rodrigo Duterte signed Proclamation No. 947 on May 22, 2020, designating the BatStateU KIST Park as a Special Economic Zone . Already open for locator companies and start-ups, the KIST Park offers income tax holidays and other fiscal incentives. Business locators will also benefit from the knowledge generation, technology transfer, and commercialization initiatives of the university. 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, Information Technology, and Computer Science programs. It is rated 3 stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) list of top universities.
BatStateU honors Red Spartan graduates in its first virtual commencement exercises
The Batangas State University class of 2020 finally celebrated their academic success, as the university held its 52nd commencement exercises virtually, streamed live via the official BatStateU Youtube channel, December 3-5, 2020. More than 5,000 students were declared graduates during the university’s first virtual graduation, consisting of eight virtual ceremonies, bannering the theme, “Gearing up Batangas State University for the Global Knowledge Economy.” President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines, Senator Ralph Recto, served as the commencement speaker for the first and third days, while the Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Senator Joel Villanueva, was the speaker on the second day. They imparted how the graduates should use their education to serve the people and the community, and share the fruits of their hard work to the people around them, most especially those who are in need. On the other hand, Atty. Lester Añonuevo and Dr. Jonathan Lou Esguerra, alumni of the Integrated School and ARASOF-Nasugbu Laboratory School, respectively, delivered their message to the basic education graduates. They stressed that the graduates should anchor their ideals to the core values of the university, and realize the importance of adapting to changing environment, and sustaining greatness amidst these changes. In his message, University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo told the graduates that this new chapter in their lives opens wonderful opportunities to build new dreams for themselves and their family. “May the education provided by Batangas State University fuel your personal and professional career as you make your own distinct mark in the world. You are always welcome to go back to the university, your second home,” Dr. Ronquillo shared. The Pledge of Loyalty and Message of Gratitude were delivered by select students from the colleges and campuses of the university. These include honor graduates, student journalists, student leaders, student athletes, foreign students, and members of the LGBTQIA community. The ceremonies were hosted by Mr. Michael Lagaya, a faculty member of the university. Dr. Kristoffer Conrad Tejada, VP for External Affairs and ICT, took charge in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the virtual ceremonies to ensure harmony of tradition and innovation. The videos were edited by the BatStateU FOCUS Camera Club. All videos of the virtual graduation can still be viewed at the university’s official Youtube channel.
Center for Technopreneurship and Innovation participates in Philippine Startup Week
One of BatStateU’s university-based startup, the Center for Technopreneurship and Innovation (CTI) participated in the country’s biggest startup conference, the Philippine Startup Week 2020, via online platform on November 23 to 27. The event which was dubbed as “Filipino Startups Powering Up the New Normal” highlighted various sectors and entities contributing to the flourishing Philippine startup ecosystem. Participants from the startup community and other stakeholders were able to learn, interact, network, and collaborate through a series of online-streamed activities such as TBI feature presentations, presentations from keynote speakers, press conferences, panel discussions, and pitching competitions. CTI was among the featured startup in the conference where it was tagged as one of the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Original Gangsters of the DOST PCIEERD in Luzon. PASUC and BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo gave an overview of the strategies and best practices aligned with the innovation initiatives of the university. BatStateU VP for Research, Development and Extension Services and TBI Manager Engr. Albertson D. Amante presented the remarkable programs, services and milestones of CTI while BatStateU CTI Program Lead Technopreneurship Teaching and Learning Engr. John Richard Esguerra presented the incubatees of the center. The Philippine Startup Week 2020 is a joint initiative of Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and QBO Innovation Hub.
The first Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park launched
BATANGAS CITY. History was made as Batangas State University officially launched the country’s first Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park. In the morning of July 20, 2020, high-level officials gathered to commemorate the milestones that place BatStateU at the forefront of national development. The ceremonial launch highlighted the Presidential Proclamation No. 947, s.2020, designating BatStateU KIST Park as a Special Economic Zone, presented by Atty. McJill Bryant Fernandez, Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration Office of the President, Malacañang. Subsequently presented was the PEZA Certificate of Registration. In her congratulatory message Director General BGen. Charito Plaza underscores their mission of propagating different types of economic zones nationwide especially in the countryside. “So we can spread not just investments [but also] jobs, technology, and attain total development for the country,” she adds. In his keynote address, Sec. Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry expressed his gratitude to BatStateU under the leadership of its president Dr. Tirso Ronquillo for being a key partner of the government in fostering industry-academe linkages, knowledge and technology transfer, and promoting the commercialization of innovations. “The KIST Park will help catalyze industrial productivity and increase the economic growth of CALABARZON. This strong collaboration between government, industry, and academe is central to our inclusive innovation industrial strategy,” says Sec. Lopez. With the theme: “Towards a New Frontier of Knowledge-building and Innovation in Science & Technology,” the event was graced by DOST Sec. Fortunato dela Peña, Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, and Batangas City Mayor Beverley Dimacuha. Representing the private sector were SEIPI President Dan Lachica, and IBPAP President & CEO Rey Untal. The virtual launch was attended by 79 guests on Zoom, with 751 viewers streaming on Facebook Live. A press conference was held after the ceremony, where BGen. Plaza and President Ronquillo responded to questions from guests and members of the press. 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,” states Tirso Ronquillo, who is also the President of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC). 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.
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BatStateU eases academic requirements for students, extends deadlines for faculty
In an act of compassion and solidarity with the academic community, the Batangas State University eased the academic requirements of students and extended all deadlines for the submission of grades and other requirements of faculty members. Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, BatStateU President, released Memorandum Order No. 416, s. 2020, reiterating the relaxation of academic rules and advising faculty members to limit the requirement to a maximum of one per week for each subject. The memo also emphasizes flexibility in setting deadlines for submission of requirements, in consideration of the individual students’ contexts. The teachers are advised to observe forbearance and focus on “compassionate flexibility first as they endeavor for academic quality.” On the other hand, all the deadlines set for the submission of grades and other requirements have also been extended for faculty in order to give them ample time to compute student grades and comply with other end-of-term requirements. The College Deans were advised to coordinate with other offices in the exercise of discretion as regards compliances of faculty. This was after a meeting held by the university’s Executive Committee, in which Vice Presidents and Executive Directors are members, for the purpose of concretizing ways to further extend support to its faculty members and students. This is in recognition of the difficulty and uncertainty brought about by the pandemic and in the aftermath of the spate of typhoons that recently hit the province. The memorandum states that the university responds with “compassion, flexibility, and considerable relaxation of rules to help the academic community cope with the situation.” The College Deans, faculty members, and student leaders were also consulted on the areas where faculty can provide further flexibility to students, and where the college administration can do the same for the faculty members. This was done through an e-Kapihan with the President on November 25, 2020. Further, in order to gather feedback on the implementation of flexible teaching and learning, the university has developed a Student Support and Feedback Mechanism portal, which can be accessed via the individual Student Portal on the university website. This online feedback mechanism portal provides a platform for students to raise issues and concerns they experience in the implementation of flexible teaching and learning. In addition, the university continuously provides e-Counseling service, which has been accessible to all faculty, staff, and students through the university website since the start of the semester. The university’s professional guidance counselors are always ready to reach out and connect to their clients through online and electronic platforms, as part of the university’s efforts to support the counseling needs of the academic community.
BatStateU extends help to typhoon-hit community through Lingap-Kabayan
The Batangas State University, in partnership with the Ayala Young Leaders Alliance – Batangas (AYLA-Eh), brought aid to Brgy. Talahib Pandayan in Batangas City, one of the communities severely affected by the spate of typhoons that recently hit the country. Spearheaded by the Extension Service Office (ESO), the relief operation was conducted through the extension project ‘Lingap Kabayan’ on November 10, 2020. Situated at a coastal area in the southern part of Batangas City, Brgy. Talahib Pandayan was one of the university’s adopted communities in its Adopt-a-Barangay Program. ‘Lingap Kabayan’ is an initiative of the ESO personnel, extension heads and coordinators in the aftermath of the devastating effects of typhoons Quinta (international name: Molave), Rolly (international name: Goni), and Ulysses (international name: Vamco) that hit Batangas province in just a three-week span. A call for donations was made on November 2, and the office received almost P60,000.00 worth of cash and in-kind donations from several private groups and individuals, including Sunlife Seoul Tower Sales Team, who also helped in repacking the goods. The monetary donations were used to purchase hygiene kits and sacks of rice, which were found to be the immediate needs of the community after ESO’s initial assessment of the affected families’ conditions. The relief operation benefited 358 families from three sitios of Brgy. Talahib Pandayan. ESO was assisted by the local government unit of the barangay. Six families from the university’s own Integrated School also benefitted from the operation. In a social media post, the Extension Services Office thanked all the donors who supported the team’s goal of providing aid to the communities that need help the most. The office still accepts donations in kind for the families of Talahib Pandayan.
