Batanes State College (Filipino: Kolehiyong Pampamahalaan ng Batanes[1]) is a public college in Batanes, Philippines. It is mandated to provide collegiate level occupational, technological, and professional training in the fields of fishery, agriculture, environmental sciences, and other related fields of study. It is also mandated to provide special instruction for special purposes, promote research and extension services in the various disciplines and areas of specialization and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.[2] Its main campus is located in Basco, Batanes.[3]

Batanes State College
Dalubhasaang Pampamahalaan ng Batanes (Filipino)
Other names
BaSCo, BSC
Former names
  • Batanes Polytechnic College
  • Batanes School of Arts and Trades (1967–1994)
TypePublic State college
Co-educational
Higher education institution
Established2004
PresidentDr. Djovi Regala Durante
Location
Washington Avenue,
Brgy San Antonio, Basco
, ,
Philippines

20°27′04″N 121°58′07″E / 20.451148°N 121.968602°E / 20.451148; 121.968602
Websitewww.bscbatanes.edu.ph
Batanes State College is located in Batanes
Batanes State College
Location in Batanes
Batanes State College is located in Luzon
Batanes State College
Location in Luzon
Batanes State College is located in Philippines
Batanes State College
Location in the Philippines

The courses offered within the college are agriculture, tourism and hospitality management, teacher's education, industrial and information technology, among others. The province itself is a culture hotspot and an ecological zone, however, courses regarding social studies, culture, the arts, and the biological and geological sciences have yet to be offered in the state college.

Reference and sources

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  1. ^ Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Kagawaran ng Badyet at Pamamahala (Department of Budget and Management). 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Philippine Republic Act 09314 Section 2
  3. ^ Philippine Republic Act 09314 Section 1