BatStateU partners with British Council, receives grant on two IZN projects
Batangas State University has partnered with the British Council as a recipient–grantee of the Access and Competitiveness through Internationalisation of Higher Education (ACT–IHE) project, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education. This project was officially launched on May 19, 2021 as part of the celebration of the first National Higher Education Day. Only 26 out of the thousands of private and public higher education institutions (HEls) in the country were selected to be part of this partnership with the British Council. BatState U President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo holds the Certificate of Partnership with the British Council for the Access and Competitiveness through Internationalisation of Higher Education (ACT–IHE) project. ACT–IHE aims to build the competitiveness of Philippine HEls by strengthening their capacity on internationalization. BatStateU is a grantee in the two component projects of ACT–IHE, one is on Transnational Education (TNE) and the other on English–medium Higher Education (EME). The TNE component focuses on the co–development of a new graduate program in engineering by BatStateU and a UK university. Once developed, this new program will be offered in both universities under transnational education. On the other hand, the EME component focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching various courses using English as a medium of instructional delivery as a means of improving capacity on internationalization. During the project launch, British Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Daniel Pruce and CHED Chair Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III delivered their message and expressed their excitement on the strengthened partnerships between Philippine and UK universities. Ms. Pilar Aramayo Prudencio, Country Director of the British Council, and Atty. Lily Freida Milla of the CHED International Affairs Staff and OIC – Executive Director provided the overview of the project and its significance to higher education. The project is set to commence in June 2021, and would last for three years.
BatStateU inks new partnerships with Pathways Excellence Org and CPISSCC to strengthen int’l student engagement
The Batangas State University further extends its reach on international student engagement as it recently forged two (2) new partnerships with Pathways Excellence Organization and China Philippines International Student Service Center Corp. (CPISSCC). The University inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with both parties through separate virtual signing ceremonies held via Zoom Conference meeting, May 10. The Pathways Excellence Organization chose BatStateU as one of its partners to serve its vision of introducing foreign students to selected universities in the Philippines with proven track record of integrity, professional and high standards, respect for quality of life and commitment to environmental protection. It endeavors to send students from Maldives, Nepal and India to study in the Philippines through BatStateU, under the University’s Engineering, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Nursing programs, as well as graduate studies in Public and Business Administration. Qualified students who are still in their countries upon the start of the midterm classes AY 2020-2021 shall adapt to the flexible learning modality implemented by the University. These students will eventually be sent to the Philippines to attend regular face-to-face classes at BatStateU once the global situation goes back to normal. Virtual MOA signing between Batangas State University and Pathways Excellence Organization University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo and Pathways Excellence Organization President Mr. Ravi Bikram Shah led the signing ceremonies. BatStateU Vice President for Development and External Affairs and ICT Dr. Kristoffer Conrad Tejada, Vice President for Academic Affairs Prof. Rogelio Antenor, External Affairs Office Director Engr. Edzel Gamab and Pathways Excellence Organization Executive Director Dr. Valentino Baac, served as witnesses. BatStateU, on its part, shall supervise and teach General Education subjects to the students under the program they enrolled in, as well as ensuring the preparedness of the faculty members assigned to teach the secialization courses of the programs, in terms of the approved lectures, modules and workbooks. As the University’s arm in ensuring the overall welfare of the international students, the External Affairs Office shall facilitate the registration and enrollment of the qualified new students, along with the processing of the student documentary requirements for their stay at the University. Virtual MOA signing between Batangas State University and China Philippines International Student Service Center Corp. Meanwhile, the virtual signing ceremony with CPISSCC was participated by BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, VP for Development and External Affairs and ICT Dr. Kristoffer Conrad Tejada, VP for Academic Affairs Prof. Rogelio Antenor, External Affairs Office Director Engr. Edzel Gamab, CPISSCC Manager Mr. Toni Liu, Head Administrative Officer Ms. Christelle Nidoy and Ms. Che Bermudo. The MOA with CPISSCC includes an academic collaboration, specifically for Chinese students, who wish to engage in the graduate programs offered by BatStateU. It also aims to develop educational cooperation in order to better train more talents in the global arena. Chinese students who will meet the educational standards of BatStateU in its graduate school programs will be allowed to apply through the assistance of CPISSCC. CPISSCC caters to Chinese and Filipino students with the aim of making contributions to the economy, culture and education of the Chinese and Filipinos, serving the public and giving back to the society. Both parties position themselves as active collaborators in order to promote knowledge sharing between the faculty members and the international students, as well as strengthening each other’s competencies through mutual sharing of knowledge.
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.
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.
New student services building breaks ground in BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu
BATANGAS, Feb. 18 – Batangas State University officially broke ground today on its new Student Services Center (SSC) building at the BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu in Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas. University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo led the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of the new-age building that will soon rise in the constituent campus. In his opening remarks, President Ronquillo asserted the university’s vision to be a premier national university and motivated all its constituents to take part in achieving this goal. “We should be nationally relevant. We should be doing things which will have impact. We should have our contribution in building communities, in building industries,” he said. The president took pride in the continuous infrastructure development projects in BatStateU and all of its constituent campuses whose ultimate aim is to provide quality service for the students. He further expressed his appreciation to the stewards of the campus — the officials, faculty, staff and students, for their unwavering commitment and dedicated service that greatly contributes to the growth and progress of ARASOF-Nasugbu. BatStateU ARASOF-Nasugbu Chancellor, Dr. Enrico M. Dalangin expressed his warmest gratitude and appreciation to the support of the university for this undertaking, as well as to the initiatives of the Project Management Offices of ARASOF-Nasugbu and BatStateU Central Administration. Dr. Lorissa Joana E. Buenas, ARASOF-Nasugbu Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, recognized and applauded all efforts “for building pillars for a better future of our dear university, providing better services for our stakeholders and students, as we lead for greater innovations and in transforming the lives of our students.” The four-storey SSC building will house the offices and other student-friendly spaces which will provide quality student services in support to academic instruction, and facilitate holistic and well-rounded student development. Also present during the ceremony were the members of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC), BatStateU Faculty Regent Dr. Jesse Nelson P. Llana, Municipal Councilor Mildred Sanchez Belo, Brgy. Bucana Chief Leon Esguerra along with other local officials, ARASOF-Nasugbu officials, retirees, student leaders, faculty, and staff. Proper social distancing and standard health protocols were observed throughout the conduct of the program.
BatStateU KIST Park – Embassy of India cooperation formalized; five agreements inked
BATANGAS CITY. The Batangas State University Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park formalized its cooperation agreement with the Embassy of India in ceremonies held at the university’s convention hall, February 15. His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, delivered the keynote message. He acknowledged the vision and spirit of partnership initiated by BatStateU, and stated that the Embassy of India in the country is strongly committed to drive the partnership forward. “Our forebears have already formed the bridge, and through this partnership, we are building momentum to strengthen that bridge as we share the same drivers of growth: demography, democracy, demand, and diaspora,” Ambassador Kumaran said. He also offered the BatStateU faculty with fully funded doctorate scholarships in the QS-ranked Indian Institute of Technology, as well as specialized training courses in engineering and technology through the India-ASEAN framework. “I believe that India and the Philippines are in the position to take the partnership to a new level, and today we make a small but very significant beginning,” Ambassador Kumaran said as he ended his speech. His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran delivers the keynote message during the BatStateU KIST Park-Embassy of India Cooperation, Feb. 15. In his message, BatStateU President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Kumaran and to the partner industries from India and the Philippines who forged partnerships with the BatStateU KIST Park. “As we bring the university closer to the industry, we should also bring the industry closer to the university,” said Dr. Ronquillo as he underscored the significance of bringing the industries to the academe for a more progressive knowledge co-creation between faculty, students, and industry professionals. With the theme, “Jumpstarting the Knowledge Economy and Investments in the New Normal,” the event was graced virtually by top Philippine officials. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III shared that he is impressed with BatStateU’s visionary leadership for venturing to establish the KIST Park. “We need more forward-looking innovative projects such as the KIST Park. The next generation must be trained in cutting-edge science and technology to support our aspirations for a truly inclusive and competitive economy,” Sec. Dominguez said in his video message. Agriculture Secretary William Dar also imparted his gratitude and appreciation to the technological initiatives of BatStateU and the boost provided by the Embassy of India for this venture. In his video message, Sec. Dar said that “this new partnership between Batangas State University and the Embassy of India would be beneficial to many as it will open new opportunities for the inclusive growth in the country.” Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director General BGen. Charito Plaza lauded the establishment of the BatStateU KIST Park, as it “demonstrates a testament for the university to lead the community of state universities and colleges and private higher education institutions as a paragon for their collective transformation from a traditional campus of instruction into becoming a premier research university.” “The KIST Park development shall be the ultimate option to harmoniously attain innovation in the production and distribution of goods and services,” added BGen. Plaza. Batangas 5 th District Representative Marvey Mariño was also present during the event and expressed his full support to this undertaking by the university. He assured the companies from India increased efficiency in performing business operations in the city. “I am amazed at how sincere the good Ambassador is in his efforts to work not only with the Filipino people, but also with the Batangueños. The future is about innovation, and I am glad that the BatStateU KIST Park is helping the city and the country [in this aspect]. Batangas State University is one of the best schools not only in Batangas but perhaps, in the whole Philippines. You picked the right school, and you picked the right city,” Rep. Mariño stated. Tokens of gratitude were given to the BatStateU KIST Park partners (L-R): Mr. Arvind Kumar of Aumra Group International, Capt. Manny Barradas of Farmers Bazaar Fintech Phiilppines (FBFP), Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran, Director General Charito Plaza of PEZA, Mr. Crisanto Gualberto of FBFP, Mr. Faustino Caedo of PCCI Batangas, and Mr. Bhalraj Bhattee of FBFP. The cooperation agreement was materialized through the support of Mr. Nishi Kant Singh, First Secretary for Economics and Commerce of the Embassy of India, Mr. Arvind Kumar, CEO of Aumra Group International, and Mr. Crisanto Gualberto, Chairman of the Farmers Bazaar Fintech Philippines Inc. Filipino and Indian CEOs, managers, and country heads from the electronics, IT-BPO, Agri-tech, Space-tech industries presented their products and services: Pythos Technology Philippines Inc., Farmers Bazaar Fintech Philippines Inc., Hinduja Global Solutions- Philippines, HCL Infrastructure Services- Philippines, Planers Products, Inc., Bharat Innovation Fund- India, Satsure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd., and Orbital Exploration Technologies, Inc. Philippines. Five cooperation agreements were signed between BatStateU KIST Park and partner industries from India and the Philippines. These include a collaborative project on Blockchain and Crypto-enabled Edutech cooperation, which is focused on transitioning and upskilling students and professionals for the ‘new normal’ knowledge economy and global careers. Another agreement on the digitalization of aquaculture supply chain with Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and block chain technologies was signed on February 14 in Talisay, Batangas also with the presence of Ambassador Kumaran. BatStateU President Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, Farmers Bazaar Fintech Philippines (FBFP) Chairman Mr. Crisanto Gualberto, and FBFP Director Mr. Bhlalraj Bhattee (L-R, seated) show one of the cooperation agreements signed during the BatStateU KIST Park – Embassy of India Cooperation. Witnessing the signing ceremonies are Ambassador of India to the Philippines HE Shambhu Kumaran and PEZA Director General BGen. Charito Plaza. The signing ceremonies were witnessed by 80 onsite attendees, mostly university officials and industry partners from the Philippines and India, following IATF guidelines on physical distancing. At least 54 industry CEOs and managers currently in India and in other parts of the Philippines attended via Zoom, with almost 27,000 people reached via streaming on Facebook live. Now open for business, the BatStateU KIST Park spearheads a long-term vision for state universities
BatStateU KIST Park to forge partnership with Embassy of India
BATANGAS CITY. The Batangas State University Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park boosts its entrepreneurial activities as it sets to ink a cooperation agreement with the Embassy of India. The Ambassador of India to the Philippines, His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, will visit the university for the cooperation agreement on February 15, 2021 in ceremonies to be held at the Convention Hall, SSC Building, BatStateU Pablo Borbon, Batangas City. BGen. Charito B. Plaza, Director General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and Hon. Marvey Mariño, Representative of the 5 th District of Batangas, will also take part in the event. Expected to grace the occasion, albeit virtually, are Sec. Carlos Dominguez III of the Department of Finance and Sec. William Dar of the Department of Agriculture. Arranged by Mr. Nishi Kant Singh, First Secretary (Economic and Commerce) of the Embassy of India, and BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, this partnership between BatStateU KIST Park and Embassy of India broadly envisions to take the Philippines-India cooperation to the next level by creating an ecosystem for the leading Indian startups to establish their presence and investments in the KIST Park, which could also serve as their ASEAN regional base. Chief Executive Officers, Presidents, Country Leaders, and Managing Directors of companies from the Philippines and India will sign several cooperation agreements with Batangas State University during the event. They are actual and potential locators of the KIST Park, representing the electronics, IT-BPO, agri-tech, and space-tech industries. 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 and commercialization initiatives of the university. The event, dubbed as BatStateU KIST Park – Embassy of India Cooperation: Jumpstarting Knowledge Economy and Investments in the New Normal, will be streamed live via the university’s official social media page on February 15, 2021. 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.
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!
