Batangas State University (BatStateU), The National Engineering University is partnering with Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates to build a new campus inside the LIMA Estate in Batangas. The partnership aims to create a hub for industry-integrated education to help bridge the country’s skills gap in engineering and technology.
The partnership was formalized with a memorandum of agreement signed on Aug. 12, 2025. The BatStateU Board of Regents had approved the establishment of the BatStateU Aboitiz LIMA Campus on June 19, 2025.
The new campus will be located within the 1,000-hectare LIMA Estate in Lipa and Malvar, placing students in direct contact with over 185 local and international companies. This location is designed to allow for an industry-based learning model, aligning education with the needs of the industrial sector.
“This is a strategic engine for innovation in talent development,” said Dr. Tirso Ronquillo, president of BatStateU. “By situating the campus within a thriving industrial hub, we ensure that our students gain not only academic knowledge but also the practical, future-ready skills needed to lead in an increasingly dynamic industry.”
Rafael Fernandez De Mesa, president and chief executive of Aboitiz Land and head of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, said the collaboration would create opportunities for students and drive innovation for businesses.
“Together with Batangas State University, we’re not only building careers, we’re shaping a workforce that will help create a stronger and more competitive economy,” De Mesa said.
The new campus is scheduled to open in the 2026-2027 academic year and will feature modern classrooms, state-of-the-art engineering laboratories, and collaborative learning spaces. The design will also incorporate sustainable features, including renewable energy systems and eco-friendly building materials.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates develops and operates industrial-anchored townships across the Philippines. Its portfolio includes the LIMA Estate, the Mactan Economic Zone 2 Estate in Cebu, the West Cebu Estate in Balamban, and the TARI Estate in Tarlac.
