Benguet State University

03/06/2026

25-28 May 2026
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦

Benguet State University’s Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART) conducted a monitoring activity at BSU La Trinidad, Buguias, and Bokod to ensure offices adhere to the guidelines of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).

The monitoring checked compliance across ten key operational standards to strictly enforce Republic Act No. 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. The committee systematically audited the visibility and accuracy of the updated Citizen’s Charter (CC) handbooks and billboards, ensuring that clear step-by-step procedures, required documents, processing times, and applicable fees are prominently displayed to the public.

The monitoring team also evaluated compliance with prescribed processing times for simple transactions, the visible implementation of official identification cards, professionalism among frontline personnel, and the functionality of the Public Assistance and Complaints Desk (PACD). Attention was also given to the accessibility of the offices, checking for the presence of designated priority lanes for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women.

To ensure an organized and efficient transacting environment, the inspection covered queue management systems, service area ventilation, and the utilization of both physical and digital communication channels. Frontline offices were likewise assessed on their active administration of Client Satisfaction Measurement (CSM) feedback mechanisms, such as QR codes and suggestion boxes, which was further validated through direct, random client interviews regarding their actual transaction experiences.//EBawang

03/06/2026

1 June 2026
𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟭 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬

The Security Services Office (SSO) led this week’s flag-raising ceremony.

Following the ceremony, College of Social Sciences Faculty Member Kristine Baniqued - Dela Cruz gave a message on service in observance of National Flag Day. She emphasized that the Philippine flag is a sacred symbol of historical struggles fought by our ancestors. After her speech, Baniqued - Dela Cruz challenged Benguet State University (BSU) constituents with a question.

“Paano ako nagsisilbing instrumento ng kalayaan at kapayapaan sa aking pamilya, pook ng pinagtrabahuan at lipunan? Alin sa aking mga gawain at proyekto sa pagsisilbi sa BSU ang nagbibigay-buhay sa aking kapwa at institusyon?" she asked. Ruth D. Lalio of the Office of the VP for Administration and Finance (OVPAF) then facilitated a trivia game with tokens for correct answers.

Next, SSO Director Odelon C. Dulay recognized Security Guards: Arlene Ogoy, Dwight Domingues, Jerome Dulay, and Jonathan Velasco for their quick responce in resolving a fire incident that happened at the Gladiola Building premises. He likewise reminded building managers and employees to strictly observe fire safety measures.

An oath-taking ceremony of newly hired and promoted employees was later officiated University President Kenneth A. Laruan.

University Business Affairs Executive Assistant Charmie Ann C. Ferreria announced the deadline for the Sariling Sikap program application to be extended until June 4, 2026 and invited interested BSU constituents to apply.

Moreover, VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres reminded BSU constituents of the schedule for the 10th University Student Research Congress on June 3-4, 2026 at the Research and Extension Building, Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center, and the Northern Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center. Lumbres then encouraged others to participate.

This was followed by Mountain Collegian (MC) Staff Armi-Jay R. Paragas who congratulated the winners during the Pagtalinaedan 2026: Northern Luzon Student Press Convention hosted by the College Editors Guild of the Philippines on May 30-31 with the theme “Unite for Life and Sovereignty, Write for the People of the North.” The winners are:

News Writing (Filipino)
1st Place - Marieta Lam-ing, College of Natural Sciences, The Catalyst
2nd Place - Rosemarie Sabado, College of Human Kinetics, The Purple Plume

Feature Writing (Filipino)
2nd Place - Mara Chinayeo, College of Nursing, The Nightingale
4th Place - Jay-ar Allibag, MC

Development Communication Writing (English)
1st Place - Jaime Bernabe II
2nd Place - Janno Travis Lartec both from MC

Culture Writing (Filipino)
1st Place - Kimberly Gail Germano - MC

Photojournalism
3rd Place - Li - Ann Sania Lando, CNS, The Catalyst.

Office of Student Services Director Erlyn Honeylette Marquez also recognized graduating BSE English Student Nelson F. Padchonga as one of the finalists among 200 nominees nationwide for the Outstanding Student Leaders of the Philippines by TRAC.

To end the post flag ceremony program, President Laruan highlighted the core value of the month which is service. He reiterated that service does not just mean giving directions, but helping people reach where they need to be. Laruan added that everyday tasks in BSU are chances to serve.

“As employees of BSU, let us try to be known not only by our competence but also by our willingness to help” he said.//EBawang_
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The Flag Raising Ceremony and the short program that follows it usually consisting of announcements, recognition of student and employee achievements, physical exercises, performances and speeches from guests and university officials is a regular activity of BSU that supports and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals specifically , , , , , and . In essence, the activity serves as a regular platform to reinforce values, disseminate information, and celebrate achievements.

03/06/2026

3 June 2026
𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗦𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠

Benguet State University, represented by Gender and Development (GAD) Director Jude L. Tayaben and GAD-Technical Working Group member Estrellita M. Daclan, virtually attended the launching of Romblon State University’s (RSU) Family Empowerment Center (FEC).

The center was established through the Commission on Higher Education’s ARUGA project and RSU’s Project PAG-IBIG. This initiative aims to create a nurturing environment of care, hope, and opportunity where every child is protected and every family is supported.

The event also highlighted a hybrid signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between RSU and participating SUCs, including BSU. University President Kenneth A. Laruan signed the agreement, witnessed by Tayaben, TWG members Daclan, Susan Buasen-Ocasen, and Imelda G. Parcasio.

The MOU seeks to establish FEC across the participating campuses adopting RSU’s model to provide integrated services and advance family empowerment programs. It also aims to form an FEC Consortium to share best practices, scale services, and institutionalize the program.//DPaydowan

📸NBSudaypan

03/06/2026

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Please be reminded that the Carless Day will again be observed on June 4, 2026 (Thursday).

Vehicles actually used by Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, delivery vehicles, and guests of the Home Management, Executive Guest House, and Guestels are exempted.

Delivery vehicles are advised to take the shortest route possible.
This is also to reiterate that the designated common free parking areas for students, employees and clients are at the College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Information Sciences parking areas but they are allowed a maximum of two (2) hours after presenting their BSU ID or proof of transaction with BSU. There are also public pay parking areas at the BSU Dry Goods and Swamp Backfilled Areas.

Aside from those mentioned above, the areas covered by the Carless Day Policy are ALL of university parking lots until the College of Engineering, College of Human Kinetics, College of Forestry, and Research and Extension compound (including the NPRCRTC). This means that even the areas at the UHS and ICT Office are included.

Any violation hereof shall subject the erring employee or student to sanction in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the BSU Student Handbook. Non-BSU employees and students will be dealt with by the Office of Security Services.

This effort is inspired by the Local Government of La Trinidad's commitment to environmental stewardship and aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals. Please support BSU as it takes action to promote a "balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature."

For all of us, this means that once a month, we can embrace alternative transportation and opt for walking, biking, or utilizing public transportation. This reduces our carbon footprint contributing to a healthier environment for everyone.
Let's walk together towards a greener future!

02/06/2026