On July 4, 2025, a delegation from Bicol University, led by Dr. Lorna M. Miña, Dean of the College of Education, conducted a benchmarking visit to Bohol Island State University (BISU). The activity took place at the Fabrication Laboratory Bohol (FabLab Bohol)
‘Never a Solo Victory.’ Parents Honored, Latin Honorees Recognized in Recognition Rites and Parents’ Tribute || Day 2: CBM, CAS, CTECH
“Our achievements are not ours alone,” said Atty. Juan Paolo S. Aranas, MPA, the recognition speaker for the first day of the commencement, who also gave praise to the parents and families for supporting the graduates in their college journey. “It was never a solo victory. Behind every success are people who quietly supported us.”
The Ideals of FPJ: Brian Poe Llamanzares
Brian Poe Llamanzares, PhD, MNSA, led the second day of the 92nd Commencement Exercises of Bohol Island State University Main Campus with this commencement address to prepare the graduates for the complex and dynamic world ahead.
Llamanzares, representative-elect of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, challenged the graduates to “lead with empathy, think critically, [and] rise with dignity.” He adds: “Ang tunay na tao ay lumalaban para sa tama.”
Ready for the Future! BISU Main Campus Class of 2025 Celebrates #KADAUGAN || Day 2: CBM, CAS, CTECH
University President Dr. Anthony M. Penaso conferred 1073 graduates their respective degrees, with 536 graduates from the College of Technology, 428 from the College of Business and Management, and 109 from the College of Arts and Sciences, presented by Campus Director Dr. Samuel J. Gulayan. This brings the total number of BISU Main Campus graduates this year to a mighty 2113.
CHED 7 Regional Director Cristobal Turns Over ‘Keys of Responsibility’ to BISU Main Campus Class of 2025
“It is now your turn to leave a positive legacy—pamana to your family, to your community, to your institution, to our country.”
This is the message of Dr. Maura Consolacion D. Cristobal, the regional director of Commission on Higher Education Region 7, in her commencement address for the CTE, CEAID, SAdS graduates of BISU Main Campus Class of 2025
‘Victories and Legacies’: BISU Main Campus Class of 2025 || Day 1: CTE, CEIAD, SAdS
The first day of the 92nd Commencement Exercises saw a total 1040 graduates claim their hard-earned diplomas: 531 from the College of Teacher Education, 415 from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design, and 94 from the School of Advanced Studies.
BISU Pres. Penaso: Follow Others’ Paths, or Forge New Ones?
In his final President’s Charge for the Class of 2025 of Bohol Island State University Main Campus, Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, University President of Bohol Island State University, challenged all the graduates of the Main Campus to “see KADAUGAN, your victory, differently.”
Immense Gratitude: BISU Main Campus Class of 2025 Celebrates #KADAUGAN with Loved Ones || Day 1: CTE, CEAID, and SAdS
A sunny day greeted the candidates for graduation from the College of Teacher Education (CTE), College of Engineering, Architecture, and Industrial Design (CEAID), and the School of Advanced Studies (SAdS) of Bohol Island State University Main Campus Class of 2025, all ready to meet the exciting future.
‘Stepping Out to Shape the World’: CHED Chief Dr. Agrupis Inspires BISU Calape 2025 Grads
The commencement exercises of the Class of 2025 of BISU Calape held yesterday, June 23, was graced by its honored commencement speaker, Dr. Shirley Castañeda Agrupis, the chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, appointed by His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just last May 2025.
“This triumph is not yours alone.”
Leaders of PH Education Joins BISU Calape Grads in 2025 Commencement Exercises
The month-long 2025 graduation season of Bohol Island State University (BISU) continues, this time in the gymnasium of the municipality of Calape, province of Bohol, where the candidates for the 41st Commencement Exercises of BISU Calape converged for their Recognition of Awardees and Tribute to Parents.