Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) held its last Monday convocation for the month of October, at the DSSC Gymnasium on October 26, 2026. Sponsored by the Budget and Management Office, the event brought together the college community for values restoration and institutional updates.
Rubie Jane L. Balaba, MBA, of the Planning Office, delivered the values restoration, focusing on the value of “Originality”. In her discussion, Balaba emphasized the importance of celebrating and embracing individuality. She expressed that the Lord has made each person unique and this uniqueness should be valued.
Dianh Meryl G. Dana, CPA, MBA, Head for the Budget and Management Office presented updates on the College’s budget utilization rate as of September 2026. She also recognized the following offices with highest utilization rates for Fund 101 and 164, as well as those with highest budget utilization under external funds.
In her message, College President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes shared the importance of staying rooted in our identity, and creating our own culture. She also expressed that even with the benchmarking practices, DSSC only adopts the principles on how they did their processes.
Dr. Fuentes also expressed her appreciation to the Guidance and Testing Center for organizing Mental Health Day 2026, in which they offered a free haircut, pedicure, manicure services along with pica-pica snacks, for the faculty and personnel to relax and recharge.
Meanwhile, Dr. Jeric Anthony S. Arnado, RGC, RPsy, Office of Student Affairs and Services Director, recognized the DSSC Chronicles writers in their participation in the 2026 Davao del Norte Interscholastic Press Freedom Competition – Davao Region Journalistic Fest, held at the DavNor gymnasium from October 23-24, 2026, where DSSC participant secured third place in News Writing category.
Also, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness, the Guidance and Testing Center prepared a short video presentation. Prof. Honey Rose E. Suerte-Ting, LPT, RGC, the Head of the Guidance and Testing Center introduced the officers of the Trusted Advocates for Lifeline and Kinship (TALK) organization, who have been trained in peer facilitation and are equipped to provide support to students who are experiencing difficulties.
The convocation concluded with a salo-salo, allowing the faculty and personnel to gather and celebrate the Mental Health Day 2026.
The Monday Convocation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 on Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
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