Biliran Province State University received the “highest commendation” for its President’s Report during the first Board of Regents (BoR) meeting with newly appointed CHED Commissioner Dr. Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela on March 26. 

Marking the first session between BiPSU and the new CHED Commissioner, the said meeting not only reported the university’s accomplishments in the first three months of the fiscal year 2025 but also addressed key financial, academic, and legal matters, aimed at ensuring sustainable growth while tackling emerging challenges in the university. 

BiPSU’s governing board, chaired by Dr. Valenzuela, unanimously passed a resolution recognizing BiPSU’s accomplishments with highest commendations during the first quarter.  

In his report, BiPSU president outlined the university’s ongoing initiatives and progress in various areas, including instruction, research, extension services, ICT and infrastructure development, resource management, human and organization capital, student support services, and linkages, with particular emphasis on internationalization efforts.

Commissioner Valenzuela commended the leadership of BiPSU president and the members of board for their vision, which has been instrumental in enhancing the university’s global presence. 

In a social media post, the commissioner expressed her admiration. “My first quarter board meeting with BiPSU was both productive and inspiring. Dr. Cañezo and the Board of Regents clearly have a strong vision for BiPSU, and their commitment to excellence is evident in the university’s impressive achievements in international rankings,” she wrote.

The CHED Commissioner praised BiPSU’s progress in strategic internationalization and sustainability efforts, which have contributed to the university’s growing international presence.

In response, Dr. Cañezo expressed his gratitude. “With the leadership of our new chair designate of the BiPSU Governing Board, we continue to improve our programs, expand our global partnerships, and promote sustainable practices to achieve the ‘Weaving of Worthiness (WOW)’ for BiPSU,” the university president said.

The Board meeting, held at the CHED Central Office in Quezon City, was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both onsite and virtual participation. Onsite key attendees included Dr. Cañezo, Hon. Vennie Coton, faculty regent; Hon. Aluah Kane Cabalhin, student regent; Hon. Gerardo J. Espina Jr., Lone District of Biliran representative and BiPSU BoR representative of the House Committee on Higher & Technical Education (CHTE), represented by Hon. Liberty M. Bardinas; Dr. Ralph Arvic Arcenal, university and board secretary; Joedel Penaranda, executive assistant to the President; Atty. Dick Guiller Delfin, legal officer III; and Hannah B. Peñaflor, board secretary I. 

Online attendees also included Hon. Meylene C. Rosales, regional director of NEDA RO8; Private Sector Representatives Hon. Jamie Dianne O. Espina and Hon. Jean Clare T. Diu; and Alumni Regent Hon. Felix G. Gervacio Jr.

[This news article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 4: Quality Education.]