Batanes State College, through its Industrial Technology (IT) Department, concluded its Stakeholders’ Consultation for the Proposed Bachelor of Industrial Technology Curriculum on November 06, 2025, at the BSC Conference Hall.

The IT Department conducted the consultation to align the new curriculum with CHED Memorandum Order No. 13, series of 2023, where they presented to the participants the revised curriculum.

“We are embarking on a significant evolution, moving away from the previous BSIT, which often prioritizes general science over the depth of specialization now required by new industry towards a new BIndTech framework that is more focused, specialized, and highly responsive to the technical shift of Industry 4.0,” says Vice President Vargas during the opening program.

Consultation engaged diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, government representatives, alumni, and current students, from various specialization fields:

Academe and Administration
• Angelita H. Vargas, Vice President
• Kurt G. Hostallero, Quality Assurance Office
• Michel Cabrera, Director for Instruction
• Leobert L. Banzali, Director for RDET
• Dante J. Marcelo, PhD, CESO VI, DEPED (represented by Miah Daphnie B. Buenafe, SEPS)

Architecture Technology
• Arch. Yumiko Mire H. Niño, Community Affairs Officer III (Provincial Government Office of Batanes)
• Engr. Mark Hilario Ventolero, Provincial Engineering Office (represented by Arch. Reinerio B. Alviso)
• Engr. Rey Kenneth Gammad, Municipal Engineer Office (Local Government Unit of Basco) (represented by Sheena De Guzman and Janelyn Z. Falces, BSIT alumni)
• Kimberly Espares, 3rd Year Architecture Technology Student
• Nathaniel Medrano, 4th Year Architecture Technology Student

Automotive Technology
• Mariano G. Manacsa, MHOY’s Auto Repair Shop (represented by Alvin B. Batiforra)
• Cyril B. Malupa, C&L Auto Parts and Services
• Karl Bregwin Balles, Alumnus (Automotive Technology)
• Charles Wilson Salamagos, 4th Year Automotive Technology Student

Electronics Technology
• Victoria A. Mata, General Manager (BATANELCO) (represented by Engr. Donald B. Poncio, TSD Manager)
• Louie C. Asantor, CAAP
• Peter L. Cantor, Electronics Technology Alumnus
• Darwin N. Ortiz, Electronics Technology Alumnus
• Ziegfred E. Cabut, 4th Year Electronics Technology Student