Davao del Sur State College, along with other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), participated in the Regional Durian Industry Consultative Meeting and Workshop for capacity-building, held last August 19, 2024, at Star Hotel, Mabini St., Davao City.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) extended the invitation to DSSC at the request of Mr. Noel T. Provido, Project Director of the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), Regional Project Coordination Office XI (RPCO XI), through Dr. Augie E. Fuentes, College President.

Representing DSSC were Dr. Cherry Ann P. Roxas and Dr. Juan P. Agudera Jr., who took part in the consultative meeting and workshop, engaging in discussions aimed at advancing the durian industry.

Alongside the attending SUCs were National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and the private sectors involved in providing comprehensive support for the durian industry.