Batangas State University (BatStateU), The National Engineering University of the Philippines, strengthened its commitment to sustainability by hosting its 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit on March 19, 2025. The event, themed “Usapang Sustainability 2025: Innovating Green Practices for Higher Education Institutions,” took place at Narra Hall, 5/F of the Jose Rizal Building at the Pablo Borbon...
The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) organized a pre-summit activity focusing on the university’s Sustainability Reporting as part of the preparations for the 3rd Sustainability Summit. This year’s theme “Usapang Sustainability 2025: Innovating Green Practices for Higher Education Institutions” focuses on the planet pillars of United Nation 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The pre-summit aimed to...
On September 30, 2024, Batangas State University (BatStateU) successfully organized the One BatStateU Clean-Up Drive, a significant initiative that coincided with the global observance of International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) Day and World Cleanup Day. This event witnessed enthusiastic participation from volunteers across various campuses, including the Pablo Borbon Campus, Lipa Campus, JPLPC-Malvar Campus, and the...
Last April 11, 2024, the Center for Sustainable Development hosted an Art Competition “”Green Tomorrow Sparks: The Face of Sustainable BatStateU-The NEU”” inviting students, faculty, and employees to creatively express their visions and aspirations for sustainable development. The art competition was scheduled as a half-day event from 8:00 AM -12:00 NN at Seminar Room, 5th...
Urban bicycle tourism refers to the recreational and enjoyable use of bicycles in navigating urban cities like Iloilo City. The city has already established an 11-kilometer cycling infrastructure within its boundaries. It is imperative to maximize its use to combat the negative impacts of rapid urbanization and promote safe and sustainable transportation. This paper shows...
Electrical power systems in university campuses must have a strong infrastructure, engage in proactive maintenance, and implement efficient outage management procedures in order to be reliable. The study covered techniques used to improve the dependability of electrical power systems in university settings, including fault analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, and predictive analytics. Furthermore, minimizing carbon emissions, maximizing...
The Philippines is experiencing a booming industrial sector, encompassing construction, automotive, manufacturing, petrochemicals, energy production, waste treatment facilities, and more. However, this growth brings forth a critical challenge: the need to prioritize worker safety, environmental preservation, and uninterrupted operations amid the presence and utilization of hazardous gases in production, manufacturing processes, and their by-products. This...
This study investigates the application of PID algorithm-based temperature control systems in pig house environmental management and its impact on agricultural production efficiency. Through field experiments conducted at Dongshun Aquaculture Ecological Development Co., Ltd. in Nanping City, Fujian Province, we evaluated the system’s effectiveness in energy efficiency, production performance, and animal health. Results show that...
The Blue Zone Summit 2024 took place on January 20 at Paraiso Village Farm, Sabang, San Jose, Batangas. The event celebrated senior citizens’ longevity and aimed to establish Paraiso as the first BLUE ZONE FARM in the Philippines. In collaboration with Batangas State University – The National Engineering University and the Local Government Unit of...
To bring about a significant change in the SWM situation in the Philippines, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) was enacted to provide local government units with frameworks that would help them solve the looming garbage problem in the country. Despite the presence of the decree, managing wastes remains a problem...
