02/10/2026
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Hon. Shirley C. Agrupis, PhD, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), formally pronounced the conversion of Basilan State College into Basilan State University today, October 2, 2026, during the Pagpamahalayak ceremony at the institutionโs gymnasium in Sumagdang, Isabela City, Basilan.
The conversion is affirmed through Commission en Banc (CEB) Resolution No. 553-2026, dated August 17, 2026, confirming that the institution has satisfactorily met the CHED requirements for university status pursuant to Republic Act No. 11554.
The conferment of university status marks a historic milestone for the institution and reflects years of sustained work in strengthening its academic programs, governance, quality assurance systems, research, and institutional capacity.
This achievement is shared by the entire BasSU community and by all individuals, offices, agencies, and partners whose contributions helped bring the institution to this significant moment.
With its transition to Basilan State University, the institution enters a new chapter with a broader mandate and a renewed commitment to academic excellence, knowledge creation, innovation, and meaningful public service.
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