Batanes State College (BSC) led by the College President, Dr. Djovi R. Durante, through the GAD Focal Point System, organized a Bloodletting Activity on December 14, 2025 at the BSC Conference Hall. Participated by the BSC staff, students, employees from the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Philippine Army. Although this activity may appear simple, continue reading : BSC Successfully Conducted the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW with a Bloodletting Activity

It is indeed a GAD day when the Batanes State College (BSC) joins this significant event – the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW) – on December 12, 2025 at the BSC Amphitheater. Participated by the faculty members, administrative staff, 4th year students, and Supreme Student Council (SSC) Officers. Setting the tone of continue reading : BSC Celebrates the Culminating Program of the 2025 18-Day Campaign to end VAW

Batanes State College (BSC) headed by the College President, Dr. Djovi R. Durante, held the Ceremonial Kick Off of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, today, November 24, 2025, led by Ms. Zoe Dympna H. Cartaño, BSC GAD focal person. A short orientation about “Men Opposed Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) was given continue reading : BSC joins the observance of the “2025 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women”

  Batanes State College (BSC) headed by the College President, Djovi R. Durante, successfully conducted Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) via zoom platform on November 6-7, 2025. The said training was organized by the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GADFPS), led by Ms. Zoe Cartaño, GAD Focal. The GST lecturer is an esteemed Instructor from continue reading : BSC conducts Gender Sensitivity Training

Batanes State College (BSC), through its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Mahatao on October 8, 2025. This agreement officially establishes the implementation of the extension program, Empowering Digital Growth through Extension Services (EDGES). Designed as a strategic initiative to bridge continue reading : BSC and MLGU Mahatao Unite for Digital Inclusion through EDGES Extension Program

Batanes State College (BSC) led by College President Djovi R. Durante joined in celebration of the annual Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) pursuant to Proclamation No. 470, signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos on September 26, 1994. This national event runs from October 1-7 every year to recognize the importance and invaluable contributions of our continue reading : BSC Honors the Elders in Celebration of Elderly Filipino Week

Batanes State College (BSC), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office and under the #GADSaves campaign, participated in a successful blood donation drive yesterday, August 17, at the BSC Conference Hall. Out of over 118 registrants, a total of 68 individuals were qualified to donate, resulting in the collection of 64 bags of blood– the continue reading : BLOODLETTING ACTIVITY ACHIEVES RECORD-HIGH YIELD OF 68 BAGS

As part of our 21st Founding Anniversary celebration, Batanes State College hosted the “Gabi ng Parangal para sa Natatanging Manggagawa ng BSC” on August 7, 2025, at the BSC Amphitheater—recognizing and paying tribute to the dedicated employees who have significantly contributed to the institution’s growth and excellence. Director Doreen C. Castillo, the Chairperson of the continue reading : A Night of Honor and Gratitude: Gabi ng Parangal para sa Natatanging Manggagawa ng BSC

  Batanes State College (BSC), through the initiative of Teacher Education Department Research and Development, Extension and Training (RDET) Office, held a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony with Valugan Integrated School (VIS) and Chanarian Elementary School (CES) on August 6, 2025, at the BSC Food and Beverages Services Room. The MOA establishes two extension continue reading : BSC Forges Partnership to Enhance Literacy, Numeracy Skills of Ivatan Students

On July 18, 2025, Batanes State College (BSC) advanced its Gender and Development (GAD) efforts through a benchmarking activity at Benguet State University (BSU). BSC President Djovi R. Durante, Director for Administrative and Finance Services (DAFS) Romina Katrina B. Bernardo, and Director for Internationalization and External Linkages (DIEL) Daryl Alva B. Duguran commenced the visit continue reading : BSC Strengthens GAD Initiatives through BSU Benchmarking