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...
The endangered Pterocarpus indicus Willd., or narra, is one of the priority species for biodiversity conservation and protection in the Philippines. However, no studies were conducted about the impact of provenance in the seedling performance and survival of narra. The present study aimed to address this gap and study the impact of seed sources and...
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...
In response to the global call of environmental sustainability, Batangas State University – The National Engineering University positioned itself as a leading higher education institution in creating a lasting positive impact on the planet as it launched the pledge in planting 1.2 Million Trees (SPARTAN1M). In commemorating its 120th founding anniversary this year, BatStateU proudly...
Displaying environmental stewardship and community engagement, Batangas State University (BatStateU) through its campuses came together to participate in the Philippine Red Cross Barakong Bayani Tree Planting Activity in celebration of the PRC’s 75th founding anniversary. A total of 7,261 tree seedlings, encompassing a diverse range of species of forest trees including Caballero, Narra, Red Nato,...
Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) pose one of the most significant threats to native biodiversity. Swietenia macrophylla, or big leaf mahogany, is among the most threatening invasive plants in the Philippines. This article aimed to formally document the presence of S. macrophylla along the edges of Mt. Banahaw de Nagcarlan, a protected area on Luzon Island, Philippines. The...
This paper presents a 2 × VDD mixed-voltage digital output buffer where its slew rate (SR) is automatically adjusted based on PVT (process, voltage, and temperature) detection. The developed buffer is the first to be fabricated using TSMC 16-nm CMOS Logic FinFET Compact (Shrink) LL ELK Cu 1P13 M process. Since slew rate is one...
COVID 19 has brought significant damages to the lives of the people due to extremely long lockdowns and unemployment. Thus, leaving no choice to the residents but to depend their survival on what is available in the environment. This study was conducted to assess the contribution of the forests to the lives of the locals...
