UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Launching of the EODB Month 2026
Virtual Flag-Raising Ceremony
May 04, 2026
Good morning to all our faculty, staff, students, partners, and stakeholders.
Today, we join the entire nation in celebrating the Ease of Doing Business Month this May 2026, in line with Proclamation No. 818. I would also like to recognize the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for continuously leading efforts that push all government institutions—including universities like ours—to become more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the public.
This year’s theme, “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas,” is something that truly reflects what we aim to do here in BPSU. At the end of the day, our goal is simple: to serve better, faster, and with integrity.
Over the past years, we have taken concrete steps to improve how we deliver our services. We’ve listened more closely to feedback, studied what needs to be improved, and acted on it. Our Client Satisfaction Measurement results show that we are moving in the right direction—but of course, there is always more work to be done.
Some of our improvements may seem simple, but they make a real difference. Some of it- from streamlining the enrollment process, to introducing our online clearance system, to improving procurement procedures—these are all part of our effort to make transactions easier for everyone. Less waiting time, clearer processes, and more transparency—that’s what we are aiming for.
We also continue to focus on simplifying procedures, strengthening accountability, and making sure that our decisions are guided by data and actual client experience—not just assumptions.
I’m also proud to share that these efforts are being recognized. Last year, we received commendations from different national agencies, including the Commission on Audit, Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Higher Education, among others, as well as positive recognition from the Government Procurement Policy Board. These are good indicators that we are on the right track—but more importantly, they remind us to keep improving.
As we celebrate EODB Month, we will be rolling out several activities to further strengthen awareness and participation across all our offices. I encourage everyone to take part, stay engaged, and continue contributing ideas on how we can improve our services even more.
At the end of the day, ease of doing business is not just about compliance—it’s about mindset. It’s about how we treat the people we serve, how we simplify processes, and how we make things work better for everyone.
Let us continue working together to build a more efficient, transparent, and service-oriented university.
Maraming salamat, at magandang umaga sa ating lahat.
Happy EODB Month 2026!
Mabuhay ang Bagong Pilipinas!
RUBY B. SANTOS- MATIBAG, Ed.D.
University President
Bataan Peninsula State University Committee on Anti-Red Tape (BPSU CART) and Public Assistance and Complaint Desk Officers from different campuses participates in RA 11032 Orientation and Ease of Doing Business Month Celebration
Yesterday - May 6, 2026, representatives from BPSU CART, alongside campus counterparts from the Public Assistance and Complaint Desk (PACD), attended the orientation on Republic Act 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.
This significant event underscores the importance of streamlining processes, eliminating bureaucratic red tape, and promoting transparency and accountability in government service delivery. The orientation emphasized the role of government agencies in fostering a business-friendly environment and providing efficient services to the public.
As we commemorate the Ease of Doing Business Month, BPSU CART reaffirms its commitment to implementing RA 11032 and promoting a culture of efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the university. We aim to simplify processes, reduce unnecessary requirements, and enhance service delivery to our stakeholders.
Today we celebrate the women of the BPSU Committee on Anti-Red Tape and BPSU Public Assistance and Complaint Desk, who balance service to the University with the irreplaceable role of being mothers. Your dedication to both family and good governance shows us that nurturing change starts at home and extends to the community.
To all mothers, lolas, titas, ninangs, solo parents, and those who stand as mother figures to others: thank you. Your strength, patience, and love streamline not just households, but hearts. You are the reason many of us learn compassion, accountability, and resilience early on — values we carry into public service.
May this day remind you that your work, seen and unseen, builds better homes and better institutions.
From your BPSU CART family, we salute every mother and every person who mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!
The Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART) personnel recently participated in a comprehensive two-day seminar focused on Gender Analysis and the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG). Conducted in a hybrid format, the session brought team members together both in-office and via video conferencing to engage with presentations on integrating gender-responsive lenses into institutional frameworks. This training underscores CART's commitment to aligning its public service efficiency mandates with inclusive development and gender equity standards.