𝗕𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗟𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM (via Zoom): The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), through its Institute of Architecture, Institute of Public Administration, and International Relations Office (INRO), held an exploratory meeting with the Bayanihan Lab Network (BLN) to discuss a collaborative partnership aimed at enhancing international learning, research, and sustainable urban governance programs for students and faculty. The meeting was initiated by Prof. Abigail C. Catapang, Head of the BPSU Institute of Architecture.

BPSU, a leading higher education institution committed to “Traversing a Culture of Innovation,” emphasizes transformative learning aligned with global standards to equip students for real-world challenges. BLN brings expertise in experiential learning programs, including the “City Learning Tour” methodology, and leverages the Industry, City, University, and Entrepreneurship (ICUE) framework to connect best practices between the Philippines and Taiwan.

The meeting focused on several areas of collaboration, including:

International Linkages & MOUs: Facilitating student and faculty mobility for international programs and exchanges.

Global Event Participation: Opportunities for BPSU to join events such as the Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo and Cityscape Classroom: Youth Convergence, and Yuan Ye Architecture Awards with BLN as its organizing partner.

Experiential Learning Programs: Designing tailored Learning and Development Programs based on the ICUE framework in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan and intensive immersion for Architecture and Public Administration students.

Joint Research and Extension: Combining BPSU’s academic expertise with BLN’s field insights and linkages to create actionable solutions for local government units (LGUs) and university social responsibility initiatives in Bataan.

Participants also discussed strategies to overcome bureaucratic hurdles, enhance program quality through ample preparation and coordination, and promote resource-sharing to maximize the learning experience.

Representatives from BPSU included leaders from the Institute of Architecture, Institute of Public Administration, and International Relations Office.

BLN is particularly enthusiastic about partnering with academic institutions, recognizing universities as hubs of good governance. Both BPSU and BLN share a commitment to advancing global perspectives, practical skills, and sustainable urban governance practices, setting a model for mutually beneficial higher education partnerships.

Learn more about BPSU: https://www.bpsu.edu.ph and our programs at https://www.bayanihanlabnetwork.com

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