Alangilan Campus

Alangilan Administration Students Faculty Research Extension Linkages Facilities Home / Page Alangilan Campus Acquired by the university in 1984, Alangilan is the second oldest campus in the university. Located in Golden Country Homes, Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City, it has total land area of 5.62 hectares; the three colleges and research hubs in the campus occupy 2.89 hectares, while 2.73 hectares were recently acquired for the Knowledge, Innovation, and Science Technology (KIST) Park, the first KIST Park registered under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority in the country. College of Engineering The College of Engineering at Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), is a recognized leader in engineering education, known for producing topnotchers and globally competitive graduates. With a strong foundation in innovation, sustainability, and nation-building, the college fully implements outcomes-based education and integrates technopreneurship into its curricula to equip students with 21st-century skills. College of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design The College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts is the premier college that offers the flagship programs of the university. It is a pioneer in the full implementation of outcomes-based teaching and learning and the integration of Technopreneurship in its curricula, with three centers of excellence and development and a number of graduates topping national licensure and certification examinations. College of Engineering Technology The College of Engineering Technology is the first college established in the university, and has since proven to be a premier producer of well-rounded and globally competitive professionals who meet local, national, and international demands for skilled workers who significantly contribute to the manpower resources in response to the rapid industrialization of the modern world. College of Informatics and Computing Sciences The College of Informatics and Computing Sciences offers ITE graduate and undergraduate programs, facilitated by highly competent faculty members catering to over 2,000 Information Technology and Computer Science students. The college focuses on the technical aspects and real-world applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and security.

Filipino engineering students sweep top awards at 2025 AAPG Sustainable Development Competition in USA

Team CH4GEN1, composed of BS Chemical Engineering students from Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), proudly raised the Philippine flag as they bagged multiple awards at the prestigious 2025 American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Sustainable Development in Energy Competition (SDEC), held virtually in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA on June 19. This historic victory marks the Philippines’ first-ever win in the competition, a significant milestone for both BatStateU The NEU, and the country. The winning team’s innovation, the Modular & Mobile Food Waste Digester for Biomethane and Biofertilizer Generation, clinched the 1st Place Grand Prize and secured a $5,000 award. The 2025 SDEC, which launched on January 30, drew 38 proposals from across the globe, with 10 finalists selected from countries including Colombia, Mexico, Malawi, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The competition culminated in a 10-week Venture Lab program, where finalists received coaching, collaborated with industry experts, and refined their innovative ideas. The journey led to the final pitch presentations held on June 19, 2025, where Team CH4GEN1 dominated, sweeping the awards with the Top Place Proposal Award, Precision Partner Award, and Voice of the Lab Award. Team CH4GEN1 triumphed in the competition, surpassing other exceptional teams, including Juan David Palma Montealegre from Colombia, who secured 2nd place with his project on ‘Eggshells for Sustainable Mining,’ and Team Energon from India, which claimed 3rd place for their work on ‘Biomass Valorization.’ Team CH4GEN1 led by MJ Rivera, Joshua Angue, Kayla De Torres, and Nessa Lane Latonio, alongside their mentor Assoc. Prof. Rhonalyn V. Maulion delivered a groundbreaking project: the mobile and modular food waste digester. This innovative system converts household and community food scraps into clean biomethane for energy and biofertilizer for agriculture, delivering environmental benefits, economic savings, and a vision for a circular future. “This victory showcases the ingenuity and determination of our students at BatStateU and underscores the Philippines’ rising prominence in global innovation,” shared University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo. “With achievements like the CH4GEN1 project, we are empowering the next generation of innovators to develop real-world solutions that drive sustainable development and make a global impact,” he added. The AAPG SDEC attracts global talent, with proposals spanning critical energy sectors such as oil and gas, as well as renewable energy solutions like solar, wind, and biomass. Finalists’ projects this year were rigorously evaluated based on originality, sustainability, applicability, and their social and environmental impact. Hosted by the AAPG Headquarters in Oklahoma, USA, and sponsored by the AAPG Foundation and Chevron, the competition provides students and young professionals with a platform to develop ethical, innovative, and sustainable solutions for energy challenges. Team CH4GEN1’s success will continue to inspire future innovators, as their pioneering work on the food waste digester aims to make a tangible impact on communities worldwide, offering a sustainable and efficient method for waste-to-energy conversion. Batangas State University, designated as the Philippines’ National Engineering University through Republic Act No. 11694, is widely recognized for its excellence in engineering education. A Level-IV state university, it has produced over 180 engineering board topnotchers, solidifying its reputation as the country’s largest engineering university. Notably, BatStateU is also a pioneer in quality assurance for engineering education. It is the first state university in the Philippines to have engineering programs accredited by the Philippine Technological Council through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology (PTC-ACBET). Moreover, it remains the first—and to date, the only—state university in the country with engineering and computing programs accredited by the US-based Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) through both its Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC). BatStateU has earned global recognition for its commitment to sustainability. In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the University ranked between 401-600 globally, reinforcing its leadership in addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, BatStateU was ranked as the 304th Most Sustainable University in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and recognized as the 128th Most Innovative University in the 2024 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). For more information about the competition, you can visit this link.

BatStateU KIST Park unveils Ventures Hub to shape the next innovation economy

Batangas State University (BatStateU), the Philippines’ National Engineering University, is taking bold strides toward the future of innovation, research, and industry-academe collaboration with the inauguration of the highly anticipated Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park’s Ventures Hub. Launched on June 19, 2025, this innovation space, located within BatStateU’s pioneering KIST Park, is set to transform the local startup ecosystem by turning visionary ideas into thriving ventures. The Ventures Hub offers modular locator spaces tailored to help startups grow and scale up. It empowers industry locators to collaborate, explore ideas, and seize opportunities in partnership with BatStateU. At the Ventures Hub, BatStateU’s commitment to innovation becomes action—delivering on the commitment of From Vision to Ventures. Its focus spans high-impact sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, artificial intelligence, agritech,healthtech, and more—reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing technologies that solve real-world problems. “Through initiatives like the Ventures Hub, we are ensuring that our students, researchers, and entrepreneurs have the tools, resources, and expertise to bring their ideas to life—creating solutions that resonate on a global scale. The Ventures Hub will empower the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and fuel economic growth by turning their visions into thriving businesses that will drive the Philippine economy forward,” shared Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, University President and Chief Operating Officer of BatStateU KIST Park, reflecting on KIST Park’s journey from its inception as a vision approved by the Board of Regents in 2016, to its declaration as a PEZA-registered Special Economic Zone in 2020, and now to its current status as it evolves into a reality. Central to the unique value proposition of BatStateU KIST Park is its access to BatStateU’s rich pool of talent, providing startups with world-class expertise, transformative research programs, and a dynamic ecosystem designed to foster innovation. This strategic partnership ensures that ventures can seamlessly transition from research and development to market-ready solutions, enhancing their global competitiveness. The inauguration ceremony kicked off with a ribbon-cutting event, followed by speeches from key stakeholders in the education and tech sectors, including Dr. Marita R. Canapi, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED); Dr. Napoleon K. Juanillo Jr., Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer, Communications, and Commercialization (TTCC) of DOST; and Dir. Carmela P. Matabang, Regional Director of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), Region IV-A. They all emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry and academe in advancing the country’s technology and innovation landscape. Startups and industry locators at Ventures Hub recognize the value of being part of an ecosystem where they are not building in isolation, but co-creating alongside researchers, students, and fellow innovators. The Ventures Hub provides the structure and support they need to move quickly, test ideas, and focus on building what truly matters. During the inauguration, existing industry locators, such as Plant Science Philippines Corporation, ParallaxED, TRIOE, Lycan Motorcycles, among others, participated in a unit exhibition showcasing their innovations, capabilities, and active role in shaping the vibrant, collaborative ecosystem within KIST Park. BatStateU KIST Park offers substantial government-backed incentives, including income tax holidays, VAT zero-rating, and streamlined business registration processes. These advantages reduce barriers to innovation, creating an ideal environment for startups to scale and succeed. BatStateU KIST Park, the first PEZA-registered Knowledge, Innovation, Science, and Technology (KIST) Park in the Philippines, is located in Alangilan, Batangas City. It serves as a hub for innovation, research, and industry-academe collaboration, designed to support tech-based startups and innovation-driven industry locators. The park provides purpose-built infrastructure and dynamic spaces like the Ventures Hub to help “Transform Knowledge into Technology.” For additional information about the Philippine’s First KIST visit: https://firstkistpark.com/

Innovation

Research Culture Innovations Research Centers Extension Services Publication Innovations KIST Park Strategically located near other technology parks, business hubs, and transport systems in the CALABARZON Region, the Batangas State University Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Park serves as the top location for technology transfer and commercialization in the Philippines. Come and explore KIST Park here. BatStateU The NEU continues to foster a culture of innovation in the university by creating a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem, broadening networks through collaboration, and providing a conducive environment for budding technologies and innovations that have the potential to change the world for the better. Innovation Facts and Figures   8,374 IPs Filed and Registered. The figures show the university’s commitment to producing innovative ideas, products, and technologies while ensuring the protection of their value and novelty.  18,432 students engaged in Technopreneurship. To be able to produce, future-ready leaders of this century, Technopreneurship 101 is embedded in the curriculum of all Engineering, Technology, and Computing Sciences programs of the university, the output of which is technology-based solutions. Meanwhile, Social Innovation is a new program offered across disciplines that are collaborative to and address sustainable development goals. 143 Startups Incubatees graduated. BatStateU, through the Center of Technopreneurship and Innovation (CTI), continues to provide a conducive environment for startups to thrive and realize their potential by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and other development programs. 35 Partners through Collaboration. BatStateU, through the Center of Technopreneurship and Innovation (CTI), is dedicated to nurturing and expanding strategic alliances with a wide array of industry entities. This initiative aims to foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and mutually beneficial engagements that contribute to the university’s dynamic ecosystem of learning and growth. Breakthrough Inventions & Technologies BatStateU The NEU prioritizes finding solutions to real-world problems through collaboration and research. This approach allows the university to address various issues that affect different communities, society, and industries. The university aims to tackle these problems by developing innovative technologies and products that can provide practical solutions. TOAD is a type of emergency response vehicle used in flooded areas. It was developed by BatStateU The NEU researchers using materials like stainless steel and aluminum and is known for its durability, rust resistance, and maneuverability in water. It has received recognition from government agencies and has been featured in the news. TOAD has also won the National Gawad Kalasag Award from the Office of Civil Defense’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.  Learn more The SIGAW Technology is a cost-efficient tsunami early warning system developed by a team of innovators from BatStateU The NEU, to serve as an early warning to high-risk coastal areas. Several SIGAW units have been installed in the provinces of Batangas and Quezon with additional units being developed. Learn more The Solar-powered Chili Dryer relates to an innovative drying method of Chili using a renewable source of energy. The technology aims to provide quality food products with consistent drying time with precise process control of temperature and humidity using a microprocessor. The apparatus is equipped with a data logging unit for monitoring and recording of operation.  IoT Atlantis In both its Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) and Deep Flow Technique (DFT) greenhouse systems, the  Turbulent Drip Sales, Inc. (TDSI) has a difficult and time-consuming role of monitoring and regulating plant nutrients (especially pH) and ensuring plant nutrients’ sustainability, which has resulted in poor plant quality and yield. TDSI also expressed concern about the lack of local supply of all required control equipment for its greenhouse goods, which are mostly imported. This collaboration’s goal is to upgrade, develop, design, and incorporate an intelligent control and monitoring system to turn a TDSI greenhouse aquaponics system into a sustainable greenhouse aquaponics system. Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used to address the complex and time-consuming task of tracking and managing plant nutrients in an NFT/DFT-based greenhouse aquaponics system, as well as the greenhouse and water quality. The proposed framework would create a low-cost AI-enabled control and monitoring embedded electronic module that could be developed locally. The BARAKO project, which stands for Batangas Actions towards Revitalization of Kapeng Barako Industry, aims to develop an optimized method of propagating Kapeng Barako seedlings. The technology shall involve a combination of remote sensing and smart farming for monitoring environmental conditions and the introduction of automation for precision agriculture; biotechnology and crop science for determining the suitable strain of Kapeng Barako seedlings for optimized propagation. The project will extend the technology to the Kapeng Barako farmers through training and capability building.

Research Culture

Research Culture Research Centers Extension Services Innovations Publication Research Culture Research Framework   Research Mandates as The National Engineering University   As mandated by Republic Act 11694, the Batangas State University as the National Engineering University shall:    Serve as a research university in engineering and other related fields of specialization by conducting basic and applied research and development, promoting research collaboration with various colleges and universities in the country, and contributing to the  dissemination and application of knowledge; Create, develop, and implement a functional research program that is relevant to the research agenda of the University and supports research programs for sustainable development; Intensify scientific, innovative, and technological research and development that would lead to the development of high-impact research, startups, and spinoffs, and technology transfer of products and services in specific areas such as electronic systems, environment, information and computing technology, material science and testing, and advanced manufacturing through the established research centers under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Environment Research (STEER) Hub, recognized by the Regional Development Council (RDC) as the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Environment Research in the CALABARZON Region; and Lead in the protection, conservation, and strategic management of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) that separated the islands of Luzon and Mindoro, and was described as the “center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity in the world” by developing biodiversity experts, conducting collaborative research, marine exploration, community education, and training, and establishment of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) for Oceanographic Research and Aquatic Life Sciences (VIP CORALS) by the Regional Development Council Region IV-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon Region) as the National Center for Marine Biodiversity in VIP. Objectives   As a National Engineering University, BatStateU is mandated by Republic Act 11694 to serve as a research university in engineering and related fields, create and implement relevant research programs for sustainable development, intensify scientific, innovative, and technological research and development, and lead in the protection and strategic management of the Verde Island Passage through the establishment of the VIP CORALS as the National Center for Marine Biodiversity in VIP.   To foster R&D and Innovation in the University, the BatStateU-The NEU’s Research Framework focuses on the following objectives: Foster research- and innovation-conducive environment. Provide faculty and students with assistance and support in creating an environment that is conducive to innovation, which will eventually create avenues for high-impact research, technology transfer, and commercialization of their research. Disseminate research-based solutions. Ensure effective dissemination and application of research output through oral and/or poster presentations and publication of results in refereed journals, and when appropriate, research output commercialization to foster innovative and creative research thinking among faculty, students and stakeholders.  Immerse BatStateU The NEU community in research culture. Develop a culture of research among faculty, students, and stakeholders by involving them in research activities through multidisciplinary and collaborative research, seminar workshops, training, research fora, research assistantships, and other research interactions and engagement.  Strengthen collaborative research networks. Strengthening research consortia, linkages, collaborative research, mentorship, and research skills development can augment research funding of the University.   Optimize research outputs for tech transfer and business incubation. Optimize the utilization of research outputs for technology transfer and possible income generating projects related to research and development and strengthen product development and technology business incubation. Strengthen industry-related research for addressing gaps. Strengthen industry-related research projects to address the gaps and challenges faced by its stakeholders.  Transform the national economy through KIST Park. Contribute to national economic growth, jobs creation, domestic and foreign investment, and community well-being through the university-based Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology (KIST) Park, it also aims to promote industrial R&D, attract foreign investments in higher value-labored activities, and accelerate the country’s transition from an intensive economy to a knowledge-intensive one designated as a Special Economic Zone by Presidential Proclamation No. 947, dated May 22, 2020. Increase quality research and productivity for impactful utilization. Deliver quality, high-impact research and increase productivity of the university in terms of capacitating its people, and producing publications and Intellectual Property (IP) assets. Generate high impact research outputs for the utilization of the educational, communal, and industrial sectors. Promote industry-academe collaboration. Leads in the pioneering initiatives of establishing a technopreneurship program and a university-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that aims to promote industry collaboration through active research and innovation. Create research focused on specific thematic areas. Develop quality research projects in the following key areas such as Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research (IEETR), Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR), Integrated Basic and Applied Research (IBAR), and Disaster Risk Management and Health Research (DRMHR). Enhance research capabilities. Enhance the research capabilities of the faculty and student researchers through human and physical resources development and the creation of an environment that fosters research.   Research Agenda Hewing closely to the Harmonized National Research & Development Agenda, the BatStateU Research Agenda focuses on the following areas and interstices: Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research (IEETR);  Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR);  Integrated Basic and Applied Research (IBAR); and  Disaster Risk Management and Health Research (DRMHR).   Engineering Research Agenda BatStateU The NEU has established the Engineering Research Agenda which aims to address various cutting-edge domains:    Digital Transformation Semiconductor and Electronics Design and Product Development Machine Design, Instrumentation and Automation Additive Manufacturing Innovative Methods and Materials for Construction Creative Industries Transportation Engineering and Logistics Management Renewable Energy Systems Health and Wellness Engineering Solutions Building Research and Innovation Developmental Goals for Engineering Schools (BRIDGES)   In 2020, the Engineering Research Agenda and Engineering Extension Services Agenda were presented among line agencies, industries, and other stakeholders to ensure the relevance of the research and extension activities with the needs of the industries and communities.   Engineering Extension Services Agenda Agriculture and Aquaculture Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Food Innovations GIS-Based Decision Support Systems Edutech   Strategies of Implementation The University adopted a range of strategies to implement its Research Agenda, leveraging its expertise, partnerships, and resources to promote innovation, knowledge transfer, and community engagement.

Guiding Principles

About Us Shared Mission Guiding Principles Power and Functions Structure and Leadership General Functions of Units Annual Reports Directory Units Under Administration and Finance Compendium of Issuances Home / Page Guiding Principles PATRIOTISM We are proud of our identity as a Filipino with rich culture, ethics, dignity and moral values. We will embrace patriotism in the simplest acts in our professional work and personal lives. We will take a fair share of the burdens of improving the country, by protecting its interest, obeying our laws, and keeping public funds and property secured and well accounted for. We will work for the conservation and protection of the environment.   INTEGRITY We will conduct ourselves in a manner that is exemplary and beyond reproach at all times. We will be professional, in every aspect, in dealing with our superiors, subordinates, and to our interactions with all persons, whether members of the BatStateU The NEU community or the larger society. When faced with difficult decisions and hard choices, we will do what is right, moral, just, and fair even in the face of adversity.   EXCELLENCE We will measure excellence by equity, inclusion and superior performance. We shall embrace innovation by systematically exploring new ideas and encouraging employees to do it without fear of failure. We will treat everyone the same, regardless of that individual’s position within the University. We will endeavor to foster friendships and mutual understanding among those with whom we work, respect their opinion and individual differences, and approach each unfamiliar situation with an open and accepting frame of mind.   SERVICE We will work together closely and collaboratively for the common good and make our personal goals secondary to group goals. We will encourage sense of belonging, cultivate strength in our combined experience and expertise, inculcate a greater sense of ownership and accountability for the work, and foster trustworthiness among each other. We will have passion on what we do and we will be proud of what we accomplished. We will be relentless and driven to meet our goals.   RESILIENCE We will ensure our ability to prepare for and adapt to changing working conditions and leadership, governance and management mechanisms and recover rapidly from work disruptions and challenges it entails. FAITH We share and demonstrate our strong faith in a Supreme Being through committed, dedicated and faithful service to the BatStateU The NEU community. We will inspire faith that is needed in every step of our journey as public servant. Procurement Office Personnel canvassing of goods Presentation of the Annual Report FY 2023 Presentation of the Accomplishment Report FY 2021 (February 10, 2022) Personnel of the Accounting Office and the Property and Supply Office conducting the Physical Count of Property, Plant and Equipment COA Conference FY 2023 Property and Supply Office personnel conducting inspection of goods upon delivery Semi-Annual Planning of the Administration and Finance Central Administration (November 24, 2021)

Shared Mission

About Us Shared Mission Guiding Principles Power and Functions Structure and Leadership General Functions of Units Annual Reports Directory Units Under Administration and Finance Compendium of Issuances Home / Page Shared Mission Our mission is to cultivate an efficient and transparent environment that empowers our community. We are committed to operational excellence, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and sustainably. Through diligent financial stewardship, we manage our institution’s assets with integrity, supporting strategic goals and initiatives. The Vice President for Administration and Finance provides leadership, overall direction, and supervision in the operation of and in the implementation of policies and procedures for procurement services, supplies and property management, human resource management and development, records keeping and management, facility planning and maintenance, motor pool, ground maintenance and other related services (Administration Services); accounting, budgeting, utilization and disbursement of cash (Financial Services); infrastructure development, project implementation, inspection and monitoring (Project Management); and medical and dental services (Health Services). These offices play a vital role in strategically managing resources—human, physical, and financial—while also delivering administrative and support services that enhance the University’s capabilities in academics, research, outreach, and community engagement. By providing data, financial insights, and analytical support, we help leadership and management make informed decisions that advance the University’s mission. Additionally, we ensure financial stability and adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Administration and Finance – Central Administration is responsive to the short and long-term needs of the BatStateU The NEU community. It interconnects its services to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is organized around three primary goal areas cutting across strategic priorities of the University: to provide the highest levels of services to promote the success of Red Spartans students, our colleagues in the BatStateU community, and the public using the best available tools, technologies, and practices (Service); to provide a safe environment that protects and encourages improvements in the health and wellness of all aspects of the BatStateU community (Health and Safety); and to ensure that all human, financial, physical, and other resources owned by and entrusted to the University are deployed and utilized in an effective, efficient, transparent, and socially responsible manner for the viability and sustainability of its operation (Stewardship). Together with a dedicated team, we aim to elevate the University to “Leading Innovations, Transforming Lives, Building the Nation” as it strives to become a premier national institution.     Meeting on the Monitoring of the Operational Plan FY 2025 Focus Group Discussion on the Finalization of System Requirements (EMC2) Fire Safety Inspection conducted at Jose Rizal Building last July 19, 2024

BatStateU Mission Vision and Core Values

University Vision A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy. University Mission A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century learning environment through innovations in education, multidisciplinary research, and community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the spirit of nationhood, propel the national economy, and engage the world for sustainable development. Core Values Patriotism Service Integrity Resilience Excellence Faith  

BatStateU The NEU attains international recognition as a ‘Tier 1 Institution’ under PTC CASEE, elevating the global standing of Philippine engineering education

Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), has been officially recognized as a ‘Tier 1 Institution’ under the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) Tier Classification System (TCS)—a prestigious distinction granted to institutions that demonstrate robust capacity across three key criteria: national/regional impact, leadership and governance, and quality assurance systems for engineering programs. This recognition follows the successful assessment of the University’s Self-Tiering Assessment Report (STAR) under the PTC Certification and Accreditation System for Engineering Education (CASEE). As a Tier 1 institution, BatStateU’s accredited engineering programs are now granted international recognition under the Washington Accord—a global agreement among engineering bodies that upholds substantial equivalency of accreditation systems and qualifications. Furthermore, these programs will be listed in the registry of the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (FEIAP), affirming the University’s commitment to international quality benchmarks in engineering education. The PTC, as the umbrella organization of professional engineering institutions in the Philippines, represents the country in international accords such as the Washington Accord, helping raise the standards of engineering education nationwide. This milestone underscores BatStateU The NEU’s steadfast pursuit of excellence, global competitiveness, and transformative impact as the Philippines’ National Engineering University.

Red Spartans against Red Tape: BatStateU The NEU joins Ease of Doing Business Month 2025

In line with Proclamation No. 818 issued by the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Batangas State University, The National Engineering University (BatStateU The NEU), proudly joins the nationwide observance of Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2025 with the theme, “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘵: 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴.” Spearheaded by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), the EODB Month promotes transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government transactions, encouraging agencies to streamline processes and enhance citizen-centered service delivery. Throughout the month, BatStateU The NEU will undertake a series of initiatives to support the national advocacy: • EODB Lane LaunchFrom May 5 to 30, the EODB Lane will be operational at the Cashiering Offices of BatStateU Pablo Borbon (Jose Rizal Building), designed to simplify and fast-track high-impact services. This initiative will be replicated across other constituent and extension campuses. •ARTAkbo: Run for Better Business MovementOn May 11, ARTA will hold the ARTAkbo in Quezon City. Red Spartans and the general public are encouraged to join this free fun run in partnership with the Quezon City Government, Aboitiz Group, and Manila Water. Register on this link. •Creative ContestsARTA also invites entries for its Poster-Making and Social Media Story/Reel Contests. Entries aligned with the official theme must be submitted to eodbmonth@arta.gov.ph by May 15, 11:59 PM (PST). Winning entries will be featured on ARTA’s platforms. •Frontline Service InspectionOn May 15, BatStateU Central Administration and Pablo Borbon Campus, in collaboration with private sector partners, will conduct a frontline service inspection to evaluate the efficiency and accessibility of government transactions under RA 11032. •Recognition of Outstanding PersonnelOutstanding frontline service personnel will be honored during the Flag Raising Ceremony on May 26 at the Tower of Wisdom grounds, BatStateU Pablo Borbon Campus, in recognition of their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙣-𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙐 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙨!