Benguet State University

11/12/2025

5 December 2025
𝐁𝐒𝐔 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒

11/12/2025

11 December 2025
𝐁𝐒𝐔- 𝐂𝐕𝐌 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Benguet State University - College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is holding its 1st Regional Veterinary Conference for the Cordillera Administrative Region on December 11-12, 2025, gathering veterinary practitioners from various provinces, the Cordillera Veterinary Medical Alumni Association, and sponsors.

This two-day event which grants attendees 6.5 Continuing Professional Development points, covers important topics on One Health Imperatives: Early Recognition and Emergency Management in Companion Animal, best practices in Tube Feeding, Ultrasonography, updates on small animal vaccination protocols, , antimicrobial resistance (AMR), current Status and Trends in the Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever , and Honeybee diseases.

The first day held at the CVM Social Hall, feature speakers Dr. Dandy Balinggao and Dr. Mark Michael S. Palazo. Participants will also have a facility tour in the CVM clinic, Cordillera Center for Animal Research and Development and the Cordillera Regional Apiculture Center.

The conference will continue on December 12, 2025 at Hotel Supreme in Baguio City and will feature international guest speaker, Dr. Roberta T***a of the University of Bologna; University of Zurich.

10/12/2025

09/12/2025

𝐁𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐊’𝐬 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

The Bicol University (BU) Institute of Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation visited the Benguet State University (BSU) College of Human Kinetics (CHK) as part of their academic visit on November 27 and December 5, 2025.

The BU delegation included faculty members and students from the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and Bachelor of Physical Education programs.

CHK Dean Marlon S. Tabdi, along with CHK faculty and staff, welcomed the visitors. Tabdi expressed his gratitude to BU for consistently including BSU in their academic visits.

During the visit, the students had the opportunity to learn CHK’s best practices and experience the Koda Koda of Pencak Silat and the Wai Kru of Muay Thai. The visit concluded with a tour of CHK’s facilities. BSU accommodates benchmarking activities and field trips from schools, Local Government Units, National Line Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations with the intent to promote collaboration in various areas that may lead to multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of .//PJGadang

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𝐵𝑆𝑈, 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝐴𝑓𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒 (𝑈𝑃𝐴𝑂), 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.
𝑇𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡, 𝑤𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑔𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑚𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖o𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠.

09/12/2025

9 December 2025

The Benguet State University – Elementary Laboratory School (BSU-ELS) led this week’s flag-raising ceremony.

Following the ceremony, ELS students performed a filipino folk dance “Tiklos”. The word “Tiklos” refers to a traditional practice in Leyte, Philippines where people work together on each other’s farms without expectation of payment which embodies the spirit of communal cooperation similar to “Bayanihan.”

After the intermission, United Church of Christ in the Philippines Capitol Church Administrative Pastor Reverend Narisa B. Balacdao shared readings highlighting Jesus as the light of the world.

“Jesus’ arrival brings divine light and truth into a dark world, offering hope from despair. Our Immanuel is with us, living among us to understand our struggles. When we seek His guidance, He is always there. This Christmas, let us reflect His presence by being light, bringing peace, joy, hope, and God’s love to learners, colleagues, family, friends, and neighbors. Immanuel reminds us that God is deeply involved in our lives, giving us unending presence, unwavering hope, and boundless joy, making us part of His story,” Balacdao said.

This was followed by Christmas carols performed by the Association of the Blind for Livelihood Endeavor.

Eden D. Daguasi from the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance (OVPAF) also recognized Veronica Reina C. Estillore-Aromin of the Budget Office for her commendable honesty by returning a lost wallet while VPAF staff Marlyn C. Suanding was also honored for her diligence and vigilance in spotting two erroneously paid PLDT accounts, preventing further unnecessary expenses and protecting government funds.

Next, International Relations Office Director Rex John G. Bawang announced BSU’s first-time rankings in the UI Green Metric World University Rankings: 674th globally, 390th in Asia, 29th in the Philippines, and 4th in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Bawang thanked BSU constituents for their support and requested continued backing as the university strives for higher rankings.

BSU Government Employees Association (BSUGEA) President Donato C. Wanawan Jr. reminded constituents of the upcoming Christmas party, “Celebrating Cultures, Strengthening Bonds Year-End Fellowship,” on December 12, 2025. The event features a show-choir contest and solo singing contest, coinciding with the culminating program for the 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children. He encouraged everyone to participate.

After Wanawan’s announcement and invitation, BSU-ELS faculty member Emill M. Kisim announced the achievements of BSU Elementary and Secondary Laboratory School students at the Benguet Provincial Meet 2025-2026 finishing as 10th Runner-Up overall.

Elementary Laboratory School Medals:

Football: Bronze
Futsal: Silver
Chess: 2 Silvers and 2 Bronzes
Taekwondo – 1 Bronze and 1 Silver

Secondary Laboratory School Medals:

Badminton – 1 Bronze
Arnis: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Chess: 1 Silver
Rythmic Gymnastics: 1 Bronze
Football Boys: Gold
Football Girls: Gold
Futsal: Gold
Taekwondo: 4 Golds, 6 Silvers, and 1 Bronze
Wushu: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze
Pencak Silat: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 2 Bronze
Softball: Bronze

Likewise, in the Adivay Kasibulan Football Festival, they earned 2nd Runner-Up (6-8 years old), Champion, and 1st Runner-Up (11-12 years old).

Lastly, VPAF Richard H. Kinnud congratulated Aromin and Suanding for embodying BSU’s core values, the institution for joining the UI Green Metric World University Rankings, and the laboratory school students for representing the institution.

Kinnud shared a reflective message using the metaphor of a cave and daylight. He emphasized focusing on light rather than darkness, encouraging the audience to invite positivity and hope into their lives. He urged everyone to carry this mindset beyond the Christmas season, symbolizing resilience, optimism, and the importance of maintaining a forward-looking perspective despite challenges.

“I hope that we invite daylight in our lives in order for us to not to always look towards darkness. I hope that we will carry that mantra even after this Christmas season,” he added.//EBawang
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The Flag Raising Ceremony and the short program that follows it usually consisting of announcements, recognition of student and employee achievements, physical exercises, performances and speeches from guests and university officials is a regular activity of BSU that supports and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals specifically , , , , , and . In essence, the activity serves as a regular platform to reinforce values, disseminate information, and celebrate achievements.

07/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

The deadline for the BSU Slogan Digital Logo Challenge is fast approaching! You only have three more days—until December 10—to submit your creative entry that encapsulates the spirit of "Shaping minds, Transforming communities, Sustaining futures." To ensure fairness and artistic integrity, we have assembled an outstanding panel of judges, comprising highly accomplished professionals from the arts, media, and the BSU community itself.

Leading the charge is Niño Jose Seriosa, an artist-educator and School Director at the Cordillera School of Digital Arts. Although he originally studied Veterinary Medicine at BSU, Niño dedicated much of his time to drawing cartoons and writing for the Mountain Collegian, ultimately realizing his passion lay in digital media. After years as a graphic designer, earning certifications in animation and design, and becoming faculty head and one of the pioneers of APEX Academy in Ilocos Sur, he returned to the Cordillera School of Digital Arts to focus on building a community of creators through supportive, portfolio-centered courses that equip students with real-world skills. He is joined by Mark Samuel De Guzman, currently an Information Officer at the Benguet Provincial Capitol. Mark brings his extensive multimedia experience to the table, having previously served as a Multimedia Production Specialist at BSU, a graphic artist for the BSU Public Affairs Office, and even a video editor for DepEd TV Philippines, in addition to his involvement with the Pansigedan Advocacy Cooperative.

The panel also feature talents from the Philippine Information Agency-CAR. Clienteast Van Totanes is a multi-talented visual artist, writer, and advocate from Mountain Province, celebrated for his diverse skills in graphics, illustration, painting, singing, and literary arts, often using his platform to promote youth programs, culture, and media literacy. Judging alongside him is Redgie Melvic Cawis, a respected journalist and writer also from the PIA-CAR. As a journalist covering a wide range of community stories, Redgie will bring the perspective of the broader public, ensuring the winning design resonates widely.

Finally, to ensure the winning logo truly represents all facets of the BSU family, three key institutional stakeholders will round out the judging process: Donato Wanawan, President of the BSU Government Employees Association; Ben David S. Luis, President of the BSU Alumni Association, Inc.; and Shanian Wendy T. Balaki, President of the BSU Supreme Student Government. These three representatives will guarantee that the chosen design will connect with the employees, students, and alumni.

With just three days remaining, there is still time to finalize your design. We look forward to seeing the digital logo that will visually define BSU's ongoing slogan!

Details of the challenge can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uKhTnWri/

05/12/2025

𝐁𝐒𝐔 𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄! - 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟔𝟕𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐀𝐑

Today, the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings were announced, and for the first time joining, Benguet State University ranked 674th globally, 390th in Asia, and 29th in the Philippines, among a total of 1,745 global Higher Education Institutions from 101 countries. This year saw an increase of over 300 HEIs from the previous 1,477 in 2024, with BSU joining for the first time.

The UI GreenMetric is a global ranking that recognizes universities for their efforts toward sustainability, including campus infrastructure, energy and climate initiatives, waste and water management, transportation, and sustainability-focused education and research.

Notably, BSU made an impressive debut as 4th among all HEIs in the Cordillera Administrative Region, and 29th out of 89 HEIs in the Philippines.

BSU also takes pride in maintaining its long-standing reputation as a pioneer of Education and Research in the Cordillera region. In this year’s results, the university earned the highest score in the Education and Research category among all HEIs in CAR, reflecting the deep dedication to teaching, learning, and research that support sustainability.

This milestone is a meaningful step for BSU as we continue to strengthen our commitment to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable campus.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all Higher Education Institutions in the world, CAR and across the Philippines that participated and ranked in this year’s UI GreenMetric.

The university’s efforts toward sustainability, as highlighted by this ranking, are guided by the vision of our President to make BSU a premier institution in transformative education, innovative research, inclusive extension services, sustainable development, and stewardship of culture and the environment.

BSU ARISE!

03/12/2025