Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) held its third Regular Monday Convocation for the month of October, on October 19, 2026 at the DSSC Gymnasium. Sponsored by the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), the event gathered the College community for values restoration, and institutional updates.
Mitzi Darryl M. Baba, from College of Business Education and Governance, delivered the values restoration with the week’s value focus on ‘Perseverance’. She defined perseverance as remaining faithful in God in the middle of struggles and continuing to do what is right despite difficulties. She also encouraged the community to trust in God’s timing, sometimes it is hard to understand His plans, but we need to trust God and persevere.
It was followed by the presentation of updates from the sponsor office through the HRMO Head, Marie Gian Nicole D. Sombillo, RPM, MPsych. She shared that the office is currently preparing for the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence (PRIME) Embedded System Governance (ESG), she discussed the PRIME-ESG reform and its difference to the PRIME in Human Resource Management (HRM).
The convocation also featured the oath-taking of newly hired DSSC personnel, formally welcoming them into their respective positions and responsibilities in the College.
Also, Dr. Felomino Alba, Dean from the College of Information Digital Sciences (CIDS) recognized the students and coaches who participated in the Qualifying Stage of the 29th Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO), held at Ateneo de Davao Senior High School, Davao City.
In her message, College President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes expressed how DSSC persevered through the years, in various ways. “DSSC is unstoppable and every battle is winnable,” she highlighted.
Dr. Fuentes also encouraged everyone to remember the five key points of the values restoration and reminded the college community of the importance of staying aware and mindful of current matters. She also emphasized the strict observance of deadlines and schedules.
The convocation concluded with a photo opportunity, with members of the DSSC community wearing the new Monday uniform.
The Monday Convocation reinforces DSSC’s commitment to values formation, institutional communication, and continuous professional development. These efforts support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
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