Benguet State University

31/12/2025

As we welcome 2026, we extend our warmest greetings and deepest gratitude to our dedicated employees, students, officials, alumni, partners, and to all University stakeholders.

This past year has been another period of remarkable growth and achievement for Benguet State University. These successes were not achieved in isolation; they are the direct result of your unwavering support, commitment, and shared passion for excellence in instruction, research, extension, and production.

Whether you were in the classroom, the laboratory, the field, or in the office, your contributions have been the cornerstone of our progress.

As we turn the page to a new chapter, we look forward to reaching even greater heights together. May this New Year bring you and your families prosperity, good health, and renewed inspiration.

27/12/2025

The BSU Slogan Digital Logo Challenge concludes with the winning entry by Jhomee Sapitan (a preview of her entry is shown in the attached image). Her entry was voted by four out of the seven judges in the challenge, while three other entries received one vote each. A total of 19 entries were accepted, while three were rejected for not incorporating the full text of the slogan into their entries.

Jhomee explained her entry as follows:

The logo takes the form of the Kayabang, a traditional Cordilleran harvesting basket that symbolizes Benguet State University’s cultural identity and mission.

Its sturdy structure represents shaping minds; its traditional use in collective harvest mirrors transforming communities; and its sustainable, handwoven design embodies sustaining futures.

The base of the basket mirrors the four pillars of the BSU main gate, a landmark that has welcomed and sent off generations of students.

The body signifies the university’s fourfold functions—Instruction, Research, Extension, and Production—shown through the icons from the BSU seal.

Just as each woven strand strengthens the Kayabang, these four functions collectively uphold the institution’s mission and define its role in the region and beyond. The upper rim, depicting a sunrise with elements such as atoms and solar panels, reflects innovation and BSU’s commitment to sustaining futures. Altogether, this logo conveys BSU’s heritage, purpose, and forward-looking vision.

Thank you to all the participants of the challenge. Although we were unable to advance every entry, we acknowledge and appreciate your contributions.

26/12/2025

The BSU Product trademark design challenge is launched to find the trademark that would represent BSU merchandise (food and non-food) and research products. A trademark is a unique visual element, such as a logo (wordmarks, lettermarks/monograms, pictorial marks, abstract marks, combination marks), symbol, or stylized text, that identifies and distinguishes goods/services.

ELIGIBILITY
-The challenge is open to all BSU students, alumni, and employees except those directly involved in the management of the challenge.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
-The logo must be original, seamless, and not infringe any existing copyrights
-Must visually represent BSU as the source/manufacturer of the merchandise (food and non-food) and research products
-The design must be scalable (works in small and large sizes) and versatile (print, digital, monochrome). Consider that the design will be placed on merchandise packaging and various publications (printed and digital)
-Each design must be accompanied by a 150-word description/explanation
-The dominant colors must be BSU’s official colors: Green (20650A) and yellow (F0D411), highlight colors are allowed

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
-The design must be sent in vector format (AI, SVG, or EPS) along with the raw file.

JUDGING CRITERIA
-Distinctiveness to BSU as the source/manufacturer of the product
-Creativity and originality
-Aesthetic appeal
-Versatility
-Symbolic Clarity

PRIZE AND RECOGNITION
-The winning designer will receive Php 5,000.00, a Certificate of Recognition, and some BSU merch
-Official adoption of the trademark by BSU
*BSU may request minimal revisions if needed

CONTACT AND SUBMISSION
-All entries must be submitted via email to publicaffairs@bsu.edu.ph with the subject “BSU Trademark Challenge Entry” not later than 11:00 PM on January 16, 2026. The single winner will be announced on January 21, 2026.

24/12/2025

May the Prince of Peace reign in your hearts and homes this Christmas. Wishing you a blessed season celebrating the Son who was given for us.

23/12/2025

𝗕𝗦𝗨 𝗪𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗗: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

As we wrap up the year 2025, let's look back at several of the significant moments that made this year memorable.

All of these will not be possible without BSU's stakeholders- the students, employees, alumni, officials, and partners. We thank you all for the unwavering support. Let us step into 2026 with confidence and unity.

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

23 December 2025
𝐁𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

Benguet State University (BSU) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Value Chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities (VISTA) project in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Through the MOA, the two institutions will collaborate on the the Assessment and Inventory of Seedling Sources and Nurseries, and Value Chain Inventory and Mapping for VISTA CAR which are necessary to ensure the success of reforestation, agroforestry, and the formulation and development of package technologies, inputs, and materials needed by the value chain participating organizations.

The agreement was signed at the BSU Office of the President by BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan and DAR Regional Director Jimmy S. Santiago. Serving as witnesses were Assistant Regional Director Virginia D. Aycud and VP for Research and Extension Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres.//

23/12/2025

22 December 2025
𝐁𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐇-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Benguet State University (BSU) and the Department of Health - Center for Health Development - Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) have formalized a usufruct agreement to establish a Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Center at BSU Buguias Campus, Loo, Buguias, Benguet.

Pursuant to the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223), this partnership aims to bridge the gap between hospitals and primary care providers and will offer minor surgery and emergency care, outpatient consultation, and diagnostic services.

The agreement was signed at the Office of the President by BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan and DOH-CAR Director IV Dr. Amelita M. Pangilinan. VP for Administration and Finance Richard H. Kinnud and Medical Center Chief of Baguio General Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Larry C. Haya served as witnesses of the agreement.//DPaydowan