Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) has joined a high-level academic delegation for a week-long international collaboration and regional exposure visit focused on "Smart Cities and Sustainable Communities," held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) from March 15 to 21, 2026.
BiPSU is represented by Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, Dr. Roland A. Niez, and Research Director, Dr. Pearl Irish de Paz. They are among 20 distinguished delegates and academic leaders from the Eastern Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (EVCIEERD) participating in the program.
This engagement serves as a strategic platform for the university to gain insights into practical applications of smart transportation systems, digital innovation ecosystems, and smart campus initiatives currently implemented in Thailand. The participation of BiPSU in this international circuit reflects its commitment to the weaving of worthiness in research and development.
University President Prof. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. highlighted the importance of this engagement, noting that stepping beyond borders allows the institution to actively engage with international standards. He emphasized that such initiatives are pivotal in weaving BiPSU with the world and the world with BiPSU, ensuring the university remains a competitive player in the global academic and research landscape.
By engaging with community-driven urban development models, the university aims to foster a meaningful knowledge exchange that inspires the adaptation of innovative approaches to support ongoing and future research and innovation initiatives within the Eastern Visayas region.
Beyond the technical exposure, the visit aims to strengthen institutional partnerships between universities in the Philippines and Thailand. These connections are expected to create sustained pathways for collaboration in capacity development and technology exchange, ensuring that BiPSU remains at the forefront of emerging technologies and sustainable community building.
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