Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) welcomed key officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and guests today, October 14, for a monitoring visit aimed at reviewing DOST-funded projects and providing updates on the implementation, ensuring that all science, technology, and innovation investments are translated in meaningful and lasting benefits to communities.
Leading the delegation was Hon. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., Secretary of DOST, accompanied by Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Dr. Cezar R. Pedraza, Director IV of the Planning and Evaluation Service,
Dr. Anthony C. Sales, DOST Regional Director of Davao Region, Dr. Kenneth D. Barroga, Assistant Regional Director and Leslie Pearl Cancio-Dy, DOST Provincial Director.
Among the guests were Kyle Douglas Jennermann, popularly known as Kulas from Becoming Filipino and Florence Pauline G. Basubas, a visiting space biologist.
Dr. Augie E. Fuentes highlighted in her message that DOST provided a meaningful difference in the lives of communities. She expressed her delight that the visit strengthens the commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation as vital instruments to inclusive and sustainable development.
The visit included a presentation of DOST-funded projects, Cherry Ann Roxas, DBA, Research Development and Innovation Director, presented the DSSC’s Science and Technology Portfolio. The presentation covered two major areas, the research and innovation projects and development projects.
“You can also think of Davao, the pangako of DOST, the vow of DOST. Let the vow remind us of our foundation,” Secretary Solidum emphasized in his message and created mnemonics as a blueprint for the continuing progress of the institution.
Director Pedraza also mentioned that the impact was clear and aligned, in terms of DSSC’s products, operations, and innovative concepts. “Make sure that agham ay randam,” said Pedraza.
As part of the program, the key officials visited the Davao del Sur Innovation Hub, the DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS) strong-motion monitoring station, and the Regional Coffee Innovation Center.
This initiative supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
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