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The Batangas Development Summit (BDS), formerly called the North Batangas Summit, is an annual event which gathers representatives from the government, academe, and business sectors to discuss opportunities for economic and social development in CALABARZON in general and the province of Batangas, in particular.

The summit, which started in the year 2002, is organized by the Center for Batangas Initiatives (CBI) of FAITH Colleges. BDS has gained significant attention through the years as well-known and respected personalities from different fields share their knowledge and insights during their talks.

In past years, the summit had an average of 500 participants with members of the congress, governors, mayors, top business executives, and university presidents in attendance. It is the only conference of its kind in the province of Batangas.

This year’s theme of the summit is Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow.

According to the National Competitiveness Index, Batangas consistently ranked in the top 10 Philippine Provinces from 2016 to 2021, making it a key player in lighting the way to the country’s future. Batangas even placed 5th among all provinces in the Philippines in 2019.

In line with our vision to elevate Batangas to a global platform, the Batangas Development Summit 2025 will spotlight investment, collaboration, and lifestyle opportunities that contribute to shaping a sustainable tomorrow—not only for Batangas, but for communities beyond the province and the country.

This year, BDS will explore forward-looking topics that underscore the province’s resources, strengths, and commitment to sustainable progress, paving the way for a more connected and resilient future.

Highlights of Batangas Development Summit 2024

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The 2024 Speakers

Rebecca Labit

Executive Director

Tourism Alliance of Taal Lakeshore Area of Batangas
(TALAREA)

Monica Trajano

Vice President-Business Development,

Sales and Leasing

Aboitiz InfraCapital

Joey Radovan

Country Head

Jones Lang LaSalle – Philippines

Jason Abraham

Senior Director – Office Leasing Advisory

Jones Lang LaSalle – Philippines

P. Ryan Isip

Head, Capital Markets

Jones Lang LaSalle – Philippines

Carl Dizon

Manager, Capital Markets

Jones Lang LaSalle – Philippines

2024 Major Sponsors

2024 Minor Sponsors

2024 PARTNERS

Academe

ORGANIZER

FAITH Colleges is an institution of higher learning and research located in Tanauan City, Batangas. It is the youngest HEI in the country to be recognized as a Center of Development for IT. FAITH has Level III PACUCOA accreditation for the following academic programs: Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Psychology. Recently, FAITH Colleges became the first HEI in Region IV to receive PACUCOA Level III re-accreditation status for BS Psychology and BS Information Technology.

FAITH Colleges is also currently one of the leading institutions with the most number of board passers in Accountancy, Engineering, Nursing, Criminology, Psychometrics, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education.

Batangas Development Summit, which started in the year 2002, is organized by the Center for Batangas Initiatives (CBI) of FAITH Colleges.

For more information please visit their website www.firstasia.edu.ph.

Complete Address: Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Limapark, Lipa-Malvar, Batangas, Philippines
Email Address: batangassummit@gmail.com
Contact Numbers: (0917 6220219), (632) 8892 5462 or (043) 778 0656