Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) continues to make significant strides on the global stage, achieving notable recognition in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 and participating in the prestigious THE Global Sustainable Development Congress held from June 16 to 19 at the Istanbul Congress Centre in Turkey.

Sustained Excellence in THE Impact Rankings 2025

Returning to the international ranking for the second consecutive year, BiPSU has secured its position in the THE Impact Rankings, placing at 1501+ among global institutions from 115 countries. 

This 2025, the university was evaluated across 10 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating significant progress in several key areas of transforming the world’s future.

BiPSU has woven a significant debut in six new SDGs, including SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (401–600th), SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (401–600th), SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation (801–1000th), SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities (1001+), SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (1001+), and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being (1001–1500th).

Moreover, rising from 801–1000th last year, the university steps into 401–600th in terms of SDG 1: No Poverty. Further, it earned spots in SDG 5: Gender Equality (801–1000th), SDG 4: Quality Education (1001–1500th), and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals (1501+).

University President Prof. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. emphasized the significance of these achievements, stating, “𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆.”

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the BiPSUnistas—students, faculty, staff, and partners—for their collective efforts.

Global Stage at THE Sustainable Development Congress

BiPSU elevated its global presence by joining 40 Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) at the 2025 THE Global Sustainable Development Congress in Turkey. As part of the Philippine delegation led by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Executive Director Cinderella Benitez-Jaro, BiPSU showcased its SDG-focused initiatives at the Philippine pavilion. The congress brought together global leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to promote partnerships and accelerate progress toward sustainability.

During the event, BiPSU engaged in dialogues with international counterparts to promote collaborative leadership and systems innovation. The university’s participation also aimed to enhance its international outlook and research collaboration, addressing areas for improvement in global ranking metrics.

On June 16, Prof. Cañezo made a courtesy visit to the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Istanbul, receiving a warm welcome from Consul Rochelle Orence.

“𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒊𝑷𝑺𝑼 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒊𝑷𝑺𝑼,” Prof. Cañezo expressed with pride in BiPSU’s global engagement.

A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

BiPSU’s consistent recognition in the THE Impact Rankings and its active participation in the Global Sustainable Development Congress highlight its role as a catalyst for sustainable development, both locally and globally. 

BiPSUnistas are encouraged to continue this trajectory of excellence and impact, weaving a tapestry of worthiness that solidifies the university’s position as a global leader in sustainable development.

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[This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 4: Quality Education and No. 17: Partnerships for the Goals.]