DA chief visits BatStateU, leads inauguration of stronger DWPB FM 107.3
BATANGAS CITY – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Dr. William Dar visited Batangas State University for the inauguration of the DWPB FM 107.3 D’AniKita radio station at the School of Development Communication building, Pablo Borbon Main I. The university received a grant from DA for the expansion of its existing radio station. It is now powered with a 100-watt FM transmitter and a full set of state-of-the-art radio broadcast equipment. This is part of a tripartite agreement between BatStateU, DA, and Forefront Broadcasting Company (FBC), which provides the training for the university’s radio anchors. In his speech, Sec. Dar highlighted the significance of the continued use of conventional technology to reach the farming and fishing community, who largely rely on radio programs for information. This new project, he said, will help not only the stakeholders of the university, but also those people who are considered the lifeline of Philippine agriculture. DA’s Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes and CALABARZON Regional Director Engr. Arnel De Mesa were also present in the inauguration. Seasoned broadcaster Mr. Francisco Flores represented FBC in the event. BatStateU President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo expressed his gratitude to DA for trusting the university in running the community-oriented radio program. He underscored the importance of the university’s radio station as a platform to augment the means of communication, information and education among people in remote areas that are hardly reached by modern technology. From L-R: ASec. Noel Reyes, President Tirso Ronquillo, Secretary William Dar, Regional Director Arnel de Mesa and Mr. Francisco Flores during the inauguration ceremonies of the DWPB 107.3 D’ AniKita radio station. After the ceremonies, Sec. Dar, Engr. De Mesa, and Dr. Ronquillo were interviewed at the radio station by one of the station’s program hosts and a core faculty of the Development Communication program, Dr. Vaberlie Mandane-Garcia. They discussed the objectives of establishing the radio program on a university setting, the role of agriculture in times of crisis, and the call for support to DA’s project, “Plant, Plant, Plant.” The radio station was blessed by Rev. Fr. Vic Cisneros. Only select representatives from DA, BatStateU and FBC attended the inauguration and blessing, following the university’s Health and Safety Protocols. Sec. Dar, Dr. Ronquillo, and Director de Mesa being interviewed by anchor Dr. Vaberlie Mandane-Garcia for the station’s first program. On stand-by is the station’s technician, Mr. Nico Manalo. Dr. Benedict Medina, the Department Chair of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of the College of Arts and Sciences, serves as the OIC Radio Station Manager. Some of the programs to be aired initially are the ‘Buhay sa Bahay’ of Dr. Vanessa Castillo, ‘TALAKalikasan’ of Dr. Vaberlie Mandane-Garcia, programs of the DA central and regional offices, and music programs for students. DWPB 107.3 FM D’AniKita radio airs everyday from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Academic, research collab forged between BatStateU and MISI
Batangas State University forged a new partnership with the Malaysia Institute of Supply chain Innovation (MISI) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in a virtual ceremony on September 18, 2020.
BatStateU’s Computer Science program receives ABET-CAC accreditation
The US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Computing Accreditation Commission (ABET-CAC) officially awarded international accreditation to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program under university’s College of Informatics and Computing Sciences.
BATSTATEU UNVEILS FIRST KIST PARK IN THE PHILIPPINES
BatStateU KIST Park aims to create spaces for tech start-ups and facilitate of university know-how to locator companies. Visit the Official BatStateU KIST Park website at http://batstateukistpark.com.ph and follow us on Facebook (@BatStateUKISTPark) and Twitter (@BatStateUKIST)
BATSTATEU EXPANDS SUC LANDSCAPE THROUGH COUNTRY’S PIONEER KIST PARK
BatStateU KIST Park aims to create spaces for tech start-ups and facilitate of university know-how to locator companies. Visit the Official BatStateU KIST Park website at http://batstateukistpark.com.ph and follow us on Facebook (@BatStateUKISTPark) and Twitter (@BatStateUKIST).
PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS NEW ECOZONE FRONTIER IN BATANGAS
BatStateU KIST Park was proclaimed as Special Economic Zone through Proclamation No. 947, s. 2020. Visit the Official BatStateU KIST Park website at http://batstateukistpark.com.ph and follow us on Facebook (@BatStateUKISTPark) and Twitter (@BatStateUKIST).
BATSTATEU HERALDS THE COUNTRY’S FIRST KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (KIST) PARK
BatStateU KIST Park is a PEZA-registered economic zone located at Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City, adjacent to the BatStateU Pablo Bobron Main II Campus. Visit the Official BatStateU KIST Park website at http://batstateukistpark.com.ph and follow us on Facebook (@BatStateUKISTPark) and Twitter (@BatStateUKIST).
BATSTATEU REAPS 3-STARS AT THE QS STARS UNIVERSITY RATINGS
The Red Spartan community lauds in high spirits as Batangas State University receives a three-star rating from the QS Stars University Ratings, March 17, 2020.
BATSTATEU SUSPENDS CLASSES; DESIGNS PRECAUTIONARY SCHEMES AGAINST COVID-19
Batangas State University officials headed by University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, Executive Committee, all concerned Office Directors and College Deans mustered for an emergency meeting, thrashing out on the University’s plan of action for the prevention, control and mitigation of the spread of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
BATSTATEU ACTION CENTER HOLDS INTEGRATED PLANNING COURSE ON ICS
A series of training program is being implemented and facilitated by the BatStateU Center for Adaptive Capacity – building and Technology Innovation for Occupational hazards and Natural Disaster (ACTION Center) headed by Dr. Nickie Boy Manalo, in coordination with the Office of Civil Defense
