THE BATANGAS State University was hailed as the Gawad Serbisyo National Awardee by the Department of Social Welfare and Development during the 2021 PaNata ko sa Bayan Awards: Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan.

The award is given to institutions that exemplify humanitarian assistance, timely services and logistical support specifically during relief services, emergency assistance and disaster operation.

BatStateU is the only state university in the country that received the award.

The recognition was received by Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, BatStateU president; Dr. Armando V. Mendoza Jr., director for Extension Services Office; Dr. Benedict O. Medina, assistant director for Extension Monitoring and Impact Assessment;  and Kristia Lei A. Reyes, assistant director for Community Development Services.

“In Batangas State University, we regard community service not only as a core university function, but more importantly as a social responsibility,” Ronquillo said.

Meanwhile, DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista recognized the contributions of all institutions who continuously support the department’s social welfare and development programs.