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 A School is Born

From the dreams, the diligence, dedication and industry

of Sir Dioning and Ma’am Lilia was born the Bohol Institute of
Technology (BIT). BIT started out in a rented two-story
ancestral house on Hontanosas Street in Tagbilaran City, with
fifteen faculty and staff.
Sir Dioning prayed for the new school to attract at least
100 students on its first year, for the school to survive for a
year. It was not 100, but 520 students who enrolled in such
technical-vocational courses as electronics, refrigeration and
air-conditioning, auto-mechanics and driving, master
electrician, general radio communication operator, stenography,
typing and bookkeeping.
On its second year, the rented house could no longer
accommodate BIT’s enrollment, which had risen beyond
capacity. BIT had to branch out by renting another two-story
building on Maria Clara Street and Tabaco Streets. The location
was dubbed as BIT Annex.
 In 1984, Sir Dioning and Ma’am Lilia would erect wooden
buildings along Gallares Street, on a property they finally could call
their own. The one-story buildings, which came to be known as BIT
Main campus, were torn down years later to accommodate the
increasing number of students. Today, the Main campus boasts of a
covered court and five- and six-story concrete buildings serviced by an
elevator.
BIT has since grown into a province-wide consortium of
schools in the towns of Jagna, Talibon, Carmen, to which schools in
Butuan and Siquijor, named Balite Institute of Technology, would be
added. BIT Tagbilaran, renamed after as BIT International College or
BIT-IC, stands as the flagship school.
The BIT School System now boasts of close to five hundred
teaching and non-teaching staff, thousands of students and alumni. It
offers all levels, from the first grade through postgraduate, including a
graduate school and a College of Law. The System offers an array of
courses: engineering, computer science, industrial technology,
midwifery, nursing, radiologic technology, criminology, maritime,
business and accountancy, hotel and restaurant management, teacher
education, and arts and sciences. Sir Dioning is President-Emeritus of
all six schools.
 Sir Dioning’s school administration and leadership skills easily
suited him for the succession of roles that he would soon play. He
served as the President of the Bohol Association of Higher Educational
Institutions, the Bohol Private Schools Association, the Association of
Private Schools and Technical Institutions of Bohol, and Vice-President of
the Philippine Association of Private Technical Institutions. He has also
served as president of the Technical Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) in the province of Bohol. While managing the growth of BIT, Sir
Dioning also worked toward a Doctor of Philosophy, which he completed
bene meritus. As fate would have it, in the May 2016 elections, the
people of the province of Bohol elected Sir Dioning as their Vice-
Governor.
Equipped with knowledge and experience of school
administration, Sir Dioning and Ma’am Lilia fed and nourished the
fledgling institution of BIT like it was a seed of grain. Together, they
have built a solid educational foundation especially for the impoverished
youth of Bohol, something that no Boholano had ever attempted before.
They have sown seeds of hope and ambition in the minds of
young Boholanos, who otherwise do not have the chance of an
education. They care for the students like their own children and
grandchildren, guiding and caring for them, so that one day, they, too,
will grow and become agents of change.
 Sir Dioning and Ma’am Lilia are blessed with the opportunity to
re-live their lives a thousand-fold through the aspirations of these young
Boholanos. Through them, they are able to look back at their own lives
with profound fulfillment and overwhelming gratitude. Their life stories
are an inspiration to Boholanos whose lives are fraught with poverty and
onerous challenges. They have touched the lives of thousands who live in
the margins of society, ushering in hope despite their struggles, and
transforming families and communities by giving them confidence and
security.
Sir Dioning and Ma’am Lilia’s passion to help the disadvantaged
sectors of society as educators has never waned over the years. It has
grown more intense and in bigger proportions, through their six children
who are now pillars of the BIT-IC System. The family has touched and
impacted more lives and people who, for their part, now serve humanity
and are effecting changes in Boholano society.
Through its graduates, BIT IC carries a GLIMMER OF HOPE, the
message of POSSIBILITY and the UNDYING COMMITMENT TO UPLIFT
THE LIVES OF BOHOLANOS THROUGH EDUCATION. Today, BIT has
metamorphosed into A BASTION OF SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE,
INDUSTRY, SERVICE AND AFFORDABILITY.
 Graduates have topped licensure examinations, and
the BIT IC schools have posted 100% passing rate in board
examinations. Thousands of BIT graduates now man
overseas vessels and police stations, provide health care as
nurses and midwives, develop websites and create computer
programs, and mentor students in schools around Bohol and
in nearby provinces. They are now living icons to BIT IC’s
thunderous cry that anybody can GO BEYOND!
BIT IC has become the Boholano youth’s Bridge to an
Infinite Tomorrow, where their dreams can come true.
BIT IC today represents the EMPOWERED Spirit of the
Boholano, the haven wherein they can unleash waves of
their best to maximize their potential and attain their
dreams, regardless of their origins and circumstances.
BIT INTERNATIONAL
COLLEGE
 BIT International College is
about Affordability, Scholarship, Industry,
about Service to Community and Humanity,
about Solidarity in Spirit, about Transformation.
We are a vibrant community of EMPOWERED
young people geared towards LEARNING,
INSPIRED and IMPASSIONED to MAKE
DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES,
and TRANSFORM SOCIETY.
We are a congregation of people who
stand UNITED TO BECOME ENDURING PILLARS
OF STRENGTH to our neighbors and fellowmen.
Our schools have been set up to REACH OUT
TO PEOPLE AND VILLAGES THAT HAVE BEEN
LEFT BEHIND, MARGINALIZED, AND ALMOST
FORGOTTEN.
 BIT International College is here TO
UPLIFT THEM, TO EDUCATE THEM, and TO
EMPOWER THEM.
BIT International College is here TO GIVE
THEM HOPE.
We are at BIT International
College because WE DESIRE TO LEARN,
because WE DESIRE TO SERVE.
We are truly and proudly BIT INTERNATIONAL
COLLEGE.
Come and Join This Empowered Tribe to
complete OUR FAMILY.
 Board of Trustees
Atty. Dionisio D. Balite, PhD Chairman
Dr. Lilia A. Balite PhD Vice-Chairman

Flordelia A. Balite Fernandez, MA, MSc Treasurer

Engr. Dionisio D. Balite, Jr., PhD Secretary

Alma Bella A. Balite Diputado, PhD,
Member
DPA
Leah Virginia A. Balite Lim, RN, RM,
Member
MN, MAEd
Engr. Dionisio Neil A. Balite, PhD Member
Dionisio Victor A. Balite, PhD Member
Dr. Leonardo S. Fernandez, MD Member

Atty. Salvador D. Diputado, LLM, PhD Member

Ritchel B. Lim Member

Marissa A. Balite Member
Rucela V. Balite Member
Hermesa R. Balite, RM, RN Member
Department Name and Designation
Valentina D. Ramiso, PhD 
Arts and Sciences
Dean
Jessie G. Alde, LPT 
Basic Education
Principal
Lilibeth R. Tagaan, MSBA 
Business Education
Dean
Engr. Diosdado Pojas 
Computer Science
OIC
Ivy G. Caliao, RCrim 
Criminal Justice
OIC
Engr. Liberato Lupot, PhD
Engineering
Dean
John Jao, MAEd 
Industrial Technology
Head
2/M Jose Danielo A. Namoc 
Maritime Education
Dean
Leah Virginia Balite Lim, RN, RM, MN, MAEd
Paramedics
Dean
Anecito P. Moreno, MAEd 
Teacher Education
OIC
 Graduate Level

Department Name and Designation

Zosima L. Revita, PhD 
Graduate School
Dean
Atty. Salvador Diputado, LLM, PhD
College of Law
OIC (On leave)

Offices

Office Name
Registrar Engr. Dionisio A. Balite, Jr., PhD
Research Charito C. Cadeliña, MAEd
Guidance and Counseling Venus Cornell, LPT
School Nurse Phoebe L. Cabalit, RN
School Physician Asuncion Jalad, MD
School Dentist Allan Ricardo Real, DDM
Human Resource Angelika Mikael B. Diputado
BIT IC Schools

Campus Director
BIT International College -
Engr. Dionisio Neil A. Balite, PhD 
Tagbilaran
BIT International College -
Rufa C. Pajo, PhD
Jagna
BIT International College - Leah Virginia Balite Lim, RN, RM,
Talibon MAEd, MN
BIT International College -
Nilo Reyes, MAEd
Carmen
BIT International College -
Dr. Maria Jumawan, EdD
Siquijor
Balite Institute of Technology -
Anecito Moreno, MA Ed
Butuan
QUALITY POLICY
BIT International College –
Tagbilaran is committed to pursue
initiatives in order to deliver quality
education, enabling students to excel and
engage in congenial learning, nurture the
environment, and serve the community,
as it caters to the changing and
challenging needs of society and industry
Bastion of
Intelligence,
Technology,
Innovation
and Competence:
MISSION

Building an

Individual’s

Tomorrow
CORE VALUES
Benevolence
Industry
Trustworthy
Innovative
Competence
1.6 GOVERNANCE
 
The BIT IC is governed by members of the Board of Trustees. The Board has
oversight responsibility for determining and guiding the strategic policy of
the organization.
 
1.6.1 SCHOOL PRESIDENT
 
Immediately below the Board of Trustees is the School President who has
the responsibility for the operations of the Institution and has general
responsibility for maintaining and promoting its efficiency and good order.
He/she is assisted by the VPs and Directors of the six (6) campuses.
 
1.6.2 SCHOOL DIRECTOR
 
He is primarily responsible for the general operations of each campuses.
  
1.6.3 DEAN
He exercises full administration and academic control over the College of
Maritime Education
 
II GENERAL INFORMATION
 
2.1 STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Students’ Rights:
 
- To expect the best quality education the College can provide;
- To be provided with an innovative, equitable and supportive
environment that enables students to achieve their full potential;
- To be provided with current and clear guidelines regarding course
content, time demands and assessment details and criteria;
- To expect impartial, constructive and prompt assessment of their
work;
- To have access to the facilities and resources necessary for
student’s academic goals to be achieved;
- To be treated with respect by both staff and fellow students;
- To expect that scheduled classes will take or to be informed on
time of alternative arrangements;
- To have access to staff to whom questions and difficulties can be
referred.
Students’ Responsibilities
 
- To read and understand the Student Handbook;
- To take an active role in planning and pursuing studies;
- To ensure that they are well informed about the requirements
of the course that is being undertaken;
- To attend classes;
- To discuss with relevant staff any problems that they may
encounter;
- To make the best possible use of opportunities and facilities
that the College provides;
- To meet stipulated deadlines;
- To respect the rights and welfare of School staff and students;
- To respect the School’s property and those of others;
- To comply with the code of conduct specific to their programme
of study;
- To comply with the School’s rules and regulations;
- To comply and submit evaluations of instructors.
2.4 STUDENTS SERVICES
 
2.4.1 Library Services
 
The BIT IC library- which caters mainly to the book needs of its faculty, staff
and students- has steadily grown through the years.
 
In terms of resources and collection, the library now holds more than
enough volumes of books to accommodate 40,000 more. It also
subscribes to about 50 periodicals.
 
At present, the BIT-IC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Library system is organized
into three departments: Technical Services, Readers Services and Audio
Visual Services.
 
The Technical Services Department is composed of two sections and is
concerned with the acquisition as well as the procurement of additional
materials to boost the library’s current collection. The Readers Services
Department is divided into seven sections to effectively render services
directly to library users. As soon as it becomes fully functional, the Audio-
Visual Service Department maintains, services and acquires non-book
materials.
 
Three full –time staff members, assisted by about four student assistant
oversee the day-to-day functions and services of the library.
 The library hours are:
 
Monday-Friday 8:00- 12:00 a.m
 
1:00- 6:00 p.m
 
Saturday 8:00- 12:00 a.m
 
2.4.2 Guidance Services
 
Services of a professionally trained Guidance Counselor is
available to take care of individual’s orientation and psychological
needs.
 
2.4.3 Health Services
 
The health services caters to the medical and dental needs of the
students and employees. The school clinic is opened daily from 8-
12 and 1-5 pm. The School Physician reports every Tuesday and
Thursday from 3-5 pm while the services of the School Dentist is
from Monday to Friday from 1:30-2:30 pm.
2.4.4 Cultural Program
 
BIT offers a variety of cultural programs in the form of dance, music and
drama produced by her own faculty and students.
 
Students who have the talent for dancing, singing and the fine arts
are encouraged to participate in the cultural enhancement program of the
school. Those who qualify may avail themselves of appropriate scholarship
program.
 
 2.4.5 The School Canteen
 
Students who want to stretch their allowance can avail the cheap
and sanitary food available at the school canteen. Hot and quick servings
may also be availed of. School supplies may also be availed of at the canteen
or at the BF Convenience Store.
 
 2.4.6 BF Printing Services
 
This serves the printing needs of the school and the BIT Family. The
students can make use of its facilities. BF Printing accepts orders for
personalized letterheads, printed envelopes, birthday cards and or invitation,
souvenir programs, posters, certificates, binding of magazines and
manuscripts and repair of old books.
2.4.7 The School Bookstore
 
Textbooks and other reading materials may be
obtained at the lowest possible price at the BIT Bookstore.
Orders may also be entertained.
 
2.4.8 The Bohol Times
 
Students who have the inkling to write can avail of
the facilities of The Bohol Times, a weekly newspaper with
worldwide circulation. Enterprising students who want to
earn some amount during their spare time may also contact
the Bohol Times personnel for solicitation of
advertisements. Reasonable commissions are given to
students who solicit ads for the newspaper. Or, they may
opt to sell the newspaper and earn some amount.