Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) held its last regular Monday convocation for the month of August, on August 24, 2026 at the DSSC Gymnasium. Sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences (CARS), the convocation gathered the college community for values information, institutional updates, and important announcements.
Instr. Mitzi Daryl Baba, faculty member from CARS, delivered the Values Restoration session emphasizing “Prayerfulness”. She spoke about how prayerfulness encourages reflection, humility, and trust in facing challenges and carrying out one’s responsibilities. It helps foster a community that makes thoughtful decisions, remaining compassionate towards other people, while staying grounded in the purpose of serving DSSC and its stakeholders.
It was followed by the presentation of updates from the sponsor college, presented by CARS Dean Jade O. Caintic, MSc, which included the total number of enrolled students under their college, for the new Academic Year. They also presented the college’s recent accomplishments and activities, and its on-going collaborations, both with local and international partners.
Afterwards, Human Resource Management Officer II Kristoffer Lois B. Tantano introduced the newly hired DSSC personnel who took their oath of office officiated by the College President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes.
In her closing message, Dr. Fuentes extended her congratulations to the Research, Development, and Extension team for the recent achievements of DSSC students at the 39th SMAARRDEC Founding Anniversary and Regional Symposium cum Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Student Conference cum Farmers and Fisherfolks Forum. Selected students chosen by RDE to represent the college have gathered notable results in the events’ competitions, with two securing first place, one placing second, and another placing third, prowess showcased through their knowledge, preparation and support provided by their coaches and mentors.
Dr. Fuentes also highlighted the College’s heightened security measures, taken in light of the recent threats posted online towards different academic institutions within the province. She encouraged everyone to remain vigilant and cooperative and to observe the established safety protocols to help maintain a safe and secure learning and working environment.
To close, she also reminded the college in its preparations for the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence-Embedded Systems Governance (PRIME-ESG), and the importance of collective readiness and cooperation as DSSC continues to strengthen its systems, processes, and institutional practices.This activity contributes to the institution’s support of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 for Quality Education and SDG 16 for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
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