Education goes on-site

Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates unveils BatStateU LIMA Campus

- JESSICA PAG-IWAYAN

FOR FUTURE INNOVATORS Batangas State University president Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, Batangas Provincial governor Vilma Santos-Recto, and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land president and CEO Rafael Fernandez de Mesa officially launched the Batangas State University LIMA Campus, a pioneering model for industry-based learning in the Philippines.

One of the persistent challenges in tertiary education is bringing industry learning closer to students, allowing them to see textbook theories applied in real-world settings and preparing them more effectively for professional practice.

In a landmark partnership, Batangas State University (BatStateU), The National Engineering University, and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates have taken a major step toward addressing this gap. Together, they officially launched the BatStateU LIMA Campus on Nov. 11, 2025, establishing a benchmark for education-industry collaboration. This initiative introduces a transformative model that places students at the heart of an active industrial environment situated within one of the country's leading hubs for innovation.