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16/09/2026

𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Kalinga State University (KSU) participated in BASA 2026: Building, Advancing, Sharing, and Amplifying Library Innovations, a two-day Library Benchmarking and Knowledge-Exchange Conference of the “Magnificent 22” State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) under the guidance of CHED Commissioner Michelle Aguilar-Ong, held on September 16–17, 2026, at the Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) Sogod Campus in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

KSU University President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor and University Librarian Frances Anne Barcellano participated in the conference, which brought together SUC presidents, university and college librarians, academic leaders, and other higher education practitioners to benchmark library practices, exchange lessons learned, and explore innovations in building, managing, and sharing knowledge resources for students and communities.

The conference featured CHED Commissioner and SLSU Board of Regents Chairperson-Designate Dr. Michelle A. Ong as keynote speaker and included discussions on the evolving role of academic libraries in higher education. The program covered quality assurance, accreditation, digital transformation, sustainability, disaster preparedness, internationalization, and innovation, alongside technical sessions highlighting SLSU initiatives and institutional practices.

The delegates also participated in an immersion program centered on SLSU’s community beneficiaries, providing educational leaders an opportunity to observe firsthand how academic research, resource sharing, and extension programs engaged with local community development.

BASA 2026 provided the participating SUCs with opportunities to benchmark institutional practices, exchange lessons and experiences, and explore approaches to library development and innovation in Philippine higher education.

26/08/2026

Kalinga State University President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor joined the KSU Rizal Campus community in celebrating its 19th Founding Anniversary on August 26, 2026, at Bagbag, Bulbol, Rizal, Kalinga.

The celebration, themed “From Strong Roots to Greater Heights: Celebrating 19 Years of Excellence Through Education and Environmental Stewardship,” brought together University officials, faculty and staff, students, alumni, distinguished guests, government representatives, parents, and other stakeholders in commemorating the campus’ 19 years of educational service and community engagement.

The day’s activities opened with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fr. Robin Enriquez, OFM, and Fr. Elgy Abanes, OFM, setting a reflective and grateful tone for the anniversary celebration.

Dr. Doctor delivered a message during the anniversary program, expressing appreciation to the pioneers, land donors, faculty and staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders whose collective efforts have contributed to the growth and accomplishments of KSU Rizal Campus.

The occasion was graced by Hon. Caroline B. Agyao, M.D., Congresswoman of the Lone District of Kalinga, who served as Guest of Honor and Speaker, and Hon. Karl Bugao P. Baac, Municipal Mayor of Rizal, who delivered an inspirational talk. Their presence, together with the participation of other guests and members of the KSU community, added significance to the celebration of the campus’s milestone.

Also sharing his journey was PCpl Jerwin Dao-inon, KSU Rizal Campus Batch 2016, who delivered an alumni testimony reflecting on the impact of the campus and the opportunities it has provided its graduates.

As KSU Rizal Campus looks toward its 20th year, the celebration affirmed its continuing commitment to educational excellence, environmental stewardship, and meaningful service to the community, building on the strong foundations laid over nearly two decades.

Happy 19th Founding Anniversary, KSU Rizal Campus!

24/08/2026

𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐉𝐌𝐏-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐃𝐋 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Kalinga State University (KSU) has been recognized by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology–Cordillera Administrative Region (BJMP-CAR) with a Plaque of Merit for its continuing support in providing educational opportunities to qualified Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) students.

The recognition was conferred during the 35th BJMP-CAR Regional Anniversary Celebration on August 24, 2026, at the Camp John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio City, with Atty. William Puday, Executive Assistant III, receiving the award.

The plaque cites KSU for its “steadfast commitment and unwavering support” in providing transformative educational opportunities to qualified PDL students throughout the region, particularly in promoting their welfare, personal growth, and successful reintegration into society.

The recognition comes as KSU continues its partnership with the BJMP-Kalinga District Jail through the College Education Behind Bars (CEBB) Program, which provides qualified PDLs an opportunity to pursue higher education while in custody.

The program currently includes the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, implemented through KSU’s College of Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality Management. University records indicate that the program remains ongoing, with instruction and other academic activities continuing under the established partnership.

For KSU, the Plaque of Merit recognizes a continuing institutional partnership that brings higher education into a correctional setting and provides qualified PDL learners with an opportunity to pursue formal college education.

The recognition underscores the role of sustained cooperation between higher education institutions and correctional authorities in expanding access to education and supporting the personal and academic development of PDL learners.

20/08/2026

𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐁𝐌-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐑 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞

Kalinga State University (KSU) presented its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 first-semester physical, financial, and income performances, including the corresponding action plans, during the Agency Performance Review (APR) Mid-Year Dialogue with State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on August 20, 2026, at the Department of Budget and Management–Cordillera Administrative Region (DBM-CAR) in Baguio City.

Representing KSU in the dialogue were University President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor; Elsie Andres, Budget Officer III; and Rhonjon Garming, Director for Planning and Strategy.

KSU was among the CAR SUCs invited to the dialogue, which was conducted in line with the budget monitoring and review activities for the FY 2026 budget and pursuant to Section 4.5 of DBM Circular Letter No. 2025-2.

As part of the activity, KSU delivered a 20-minute presentation highlighting its FY 2026 first-semester physical, financial, and income performances, including the corresponding action plans. The University also presented the status of implementation of action plans as of June 30, 2026, covering the FY 2024 annual, FY 2025 first-semester, and FY 2025 annual physical, financial, and income performances.

The mid-year dialogue focused on the findings of the FY 2026 Mid-Year APR Report, the assessment of action plans, and issues and bottlenecks encountered in budget preparation and ex*****on. The activity also sought recommendations for resolutions and improvements to address these concerns. Discussions likewise covered the common findings from the evaluation of FY 2027 budget documents and opportunities to improve DBM-CAR services and processes.

The activity included the recognition of the winners of the FY 2025 APR Recognition System, including the best-performing SUCs/agencies and the Special Excellence Awardee in CAR.

The dialogue provided KSU an avenue to present its performance and action-plan implementation while engaging in discussions on budget preparation and ex*****on concerns relevant to the University and other SUCs in the region.

20/08/2026

Delivering Results through Integrity and Value-Driven Ex*****on (DRIVE) Award

Agency Performance Review (APR) Mid-Year Dialogue conducted by the Department of Budget and Management–Cordillera Administrative Region (DBM-CAR) on August 20, 2026

17/08/2026

Kalinga State University (KSU) welcomed Tiberiu Drăgoiu of Babeș-Bolyai University (BBU), Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on August 17, 2026, marking the beginning of the University’s international visiting professor engagement, “Strengthening Physics Education through the Engagement of an International Visiting Professor from Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania.”

The welcome program was held at the Office of the University President Conference Hall, KSU Bulanao Campus, with Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor, SUC President III, leading the University’s welcome and initial engagement with the visiting professor, together with members of the KSU team behind the initiative.

The engagement forms part of KSU’s international academic linkage with Babeș-Bolyai University and seeks to strengthen physics education through international academic exchange, knowledge sharing, faculty development, and enriched learning opportunities for students.

President Doctor, who serves as a lead proponent of the initiative, provides overall program direction and institutional accountability for the engagement. Working alongside her are the program’s lead proponents and members from KSU’s academic and administrative units, including Dr. Marilou B. Adora, Ms. Evangeline W. Torres, Dr. Mary Grace B. Malawis-Ignacio, Dr. Ronald U. Wacas, Dr. Pinky Larcelle G. L. Gas-ib, Ms. Teodifel S. Lao-aten, Dr. Maria Cyrila C. Bawer, Dr. Marlita E. Quesada, Dr. Abigail Q. Ocay, and Atty. Reymar Pan-oy, who collectively support the academic coordination and implementation of the program.

Also present during the welcome program was Ms. Irene M. Daguasi, KSU-Bulanao Campus GAD Coordinator and co-proponent, who is tasked with the gender-responsive component of the engagement, including the gender-sensitivity orientation for the visiting professor.

During the one-month engagement scheduled for August to September 2026, Drăgoiu is expected to participate in physics-related classes, co-teaching sessions, faculty development activities, academic lectures, and specialized seminars for KSU students and faculty.

Among the scheduled activities are the “Physics of Forensic Ballistics: From Fi***rm Discharge to Crime Scene Reconstruction” seminar-workshop for BS Forensic Science and BS Criminology students on August 28, 2026, the Science Faculty Seminar on September 4, 2026, and the Physics Seminar for Students on September 11, 2026, all at Teatro Kalinga.

Regular class instruction is likewise part of the engagement, including scheduled sessions at the Innovation Center, 2nd Floor, for students of the College of Engineering and Information Technology on August 24–27, 2026.

The initiative aims to strengthen students’ competencies in physics and scientific reasoning while providing faculty members opportunities for professional learning through co-teaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities. It also supports the enhancement of physics-related syllabi and instructional materials and seeks to provide a foundation for continued academic cooperation between KSU and Babeș-Bolyai University.

Designed as a gender-responsive and inclusive academic undertaking, the program provides equitable opportunities for qualified students regardless of s*x, gender, age, or socio-economic background, while incorporating gender-fair approaches into its implementation.

The visiting professor engagement brings together KSU leadership, its academic and administrative personnel, and an international academic partner in a shared effort to strengthen physics education and expand opportunities for academic exchange.

Through this initiative, Kalinga State University continues to strengthen its international academic linkages while creating meaningful opportunities for its students and faculty to engage with global academic perspectives.

13/08/2026

University President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor welcomed representatives of the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) today, August 13, 2026, for the presentation of the Cordillera CivicAdemy, an initiative aimed at strengthening the capacities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and fostering meaningful participation in local governance.

Established by DILG CAR in partnership with Local Resource Institutes (LRIs), Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), CSOs, and the City Government of Baguio, the Cordillera CivicAcademy seeks to develop the knowledge and skills of various sectors toward more informed, active, and meaningful engagement in local governance processes.

The discussion focused on the program’s objectives and potential areas of collaboration with Kalinga State University, particularly in strengthening Civil Society Organizations and promoting meaningful participation in local governance in the Province of Kalinga.

President Doctor expressed the University’s openness to partnerships that strengthen participatory governance, civic engagement, and community empowerment.

03/08/2026

𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐔 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Kalinga State University welcomed Dr. Eli Paolo Fresnoza, Instructor and Faculty Lead of the Centre for Tourism Research and Extension Services at Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for a research engagement as Visiting Professor held from July 31- August 2 at the KSU Bulanao Campus.

Dr. Fresnoza conducted onsite sessions focused on Research 1 and Thesis 1, engaging 193 participants composed of graduate students of the College of Advanced Studies (CAS), students enrolled in Dissertation 1, Thesis 1, and Research Methodology, and the University’s Research Associates.

The sessions covered quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches, including research paradigms, research problem formulation, research design, statistical approaches, research ethics, qualitative research designs, data collection methods, data analysis, and research proposal development. Discussions also included indigenous research methodologies and context-sensitive approaches relevant to community-based scholarship.

The engagement forms part of KSU’s continuing efforts to enhance research capacity and provide its academic community opportunities for international knowledge exchange. Dr. Fresnoza brings more than fifteen years of academic-practitioner experience in research, planning, tourism development, sustainability, and community-based studies, with expertise in disaster risk management, indigenous community resilience, and applied research methodologies.

Following the onsite sessions, the Visiting Professor engagement will continue through scheduled online synchronous sessions and consultation activities, providing participants additional opportunities for research guidance and scholarly mentoring. The engagement also serves as an initial step toward strengthening academic collaboration between Kalinga State University and Capilano University, with opportunities for future research collaboration and other academic initiatives.

Following the completion of his onsite sessions, Dr. Eli Paolo Fresnoza paid a courtesy call on KSU President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor, where both underscored their shared commitment to strengthening research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and future institutional cooperation.

The activity highlights KSU’s continuing efforts to expand research opportunities and foster academic linkages that support the development of graduate education and scholarly work in the Cordillera region.

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

Kalinga State University Receives Book Donations from Multiple Institutions

Kalinga State University has received generous book donations from the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the SIL Global - Philippines, and the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Political Science.

The Supreme Court's donation includes Philippine Reports Volumes 1- 838, Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA) Volumes 1- 955, the Supreme Court Style Handbook, and other law books from Rex Bookstore.

SIL Global - Philippines donated 129 books on Kalinga languages, along with 61 CDs and reels. The ADMU Political Science Department contributed five boxes of books spanning both fiction and non-fiction. In addition, Dr. Melay Abao, former Chairperson of the same department, donated four boxes of books to the KSU Library last January.

These donations were facilitated through the newly-approved Institute of Bodong, Jamesun Bejarin Wacnang and Rynj Gonzales. KSU thanks Supreme Court Senior Chief Staff Officer Ms. Edeliza C. Gallo, SIL Global-Philippine Director Maria Cecilia O. Van Zante, and Political Science Department Chairperson Ma. Lourdes Veneracion-Rallonza. The University hopes these contributions will pave the way for more collaborations and long-term partnerships with these institutions.

Lead proponents of the Institute of Bodong are SUC President Joy Grace P. Doctor, College of Advanced Studies Dean Marilou D. Alngag, and Twinkle A. Bautista.