Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) President, Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., has been named one of the finalists for the International Leadership Award at the 2024 Internationalization Champions of National Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards. The announcement was made by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) International Affairs Services on Monday, October 22.

The ICONS Awards, a highly respected event in the field of higher education, recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to internationalization, sustainability, and global competitiveness within their institutions.

Dr. Cañezo, known for his commitment to international collaboration, expressed gratitude for the recognition. “This is not just a personal honor but a result of the collective efforts of the BiPSUnistas. We are continually striving to position ourselves as a university of global relevance, and this recognition affirms that we are on the right path,” President Cañezo said.

“I am honored that BiPSU’s efforts to connect with the world are acknowledged by CHED,” Dr. Cañezo said. “This recognition is proof of our commitment to bringing BiPSU to the world and the world to BiPSU.”

Under Dr. Cañezo’s leadership, BiPSU has significantly enhanced its global presence, earning recognition in esteemed international rankings such as Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) Impact, and World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).

Dr. Cañezo’s inclusion as a finalist highlights his visionary leadership in transforming BiPSU into a globally recognized and competitive institution and in strengthening international partnerships in education, research, and community development.

Moreover, this is the third consecutive year BiPSU has been recognized in the ICONS Awards, having received accolades for its internationalization initiatives in 2022 and 2023.

The awarding ceremony will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Jose Rizal Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.

Congratulations, Dr. Cañezo!

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[This article aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals; and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.]