Batanes State College is on the verge of a significant breakthrough in its research and development initiatives through a potential partnership with the University of the Philippines – National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG). The discussions, held earlier today, aim to foster collaborative research focusing on the .

The meeting was attended by BSC President Dr. Djovi R. Durante, Director for Internationalization and External Linkages Daryl Alva B. Duguran, along with UP-NCPAG CLRG Director Dr. Reginald Ugaddan and his team.

BSC President Durante expressed optimism about the proposed collaboration, noting that the partnership is aligned with the five key research commodities identified by BSC during the recent Capacity Building program on University Research Futures Thinking and Foresight. These commodities are expected to guide targeted research efforts that will address local development needs while enhancing the academic rigor of the college.

With the groundwork laid in today’s discussions, the BSC community is hopeful that this collaboration will pave the way for innovative solutions, improved policies, and a brighter future for the people of Batanes.