Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), through the Planning Office, successfully conducted its Stakeholders’ Consultation for the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) 2028 today, November 11, 2026.
Engr. Myleen C. Robiños, MIT, presented the institution’s strategic directions for 2028, highlighting its vision and development priorities for the coming years. Engr. Robiños showcased the 11 priority projects identified for 2028.
Among these initiatives are the proposed construction and development of academic buildings in its main campus and extension campuses, ensuring that in the delivery of quality education and academic excellence, learners and faculty have comfortable and conducive learning spaces.
In addition, proposed dormitories will be constructed for students and faculty to ensure their safety and provide overall accommodation while they are away from home.
Moreover, to ensure seamless communication, collaboration, and resource sharing, included in the priority project is the proposed construction of the Green Technology Frontline Service Complex for all administrative operations.
“We also recognize that public resources are entrusted to us by Filipino people. Thus, every peso we propose must be justified by its relevance, its expected impact, and its contribution to the public good,” Dr. Augie E. Fuentes stated in her opening message.
Dr. Fuentes also expressed her appreciation to the agencies and stakeholders who attended the stakeholders’ consultation meeting. She highlighted that their presence signifies something very important, that the development of the institution is not only a responsibility of DSSC alone but a shared undertaking.
After the presentation of 11 Priority Projects for 2028, Engr. Robiños also provided a summary of the DSSC AIP, particularly the Programs/Activities/Projects (PAPs) for 2028, including the regular PAPs, PAPs for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), Gender and Development (GAD) Indigenous Peoples, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, for Youth Development, Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and PAPs in support of the Davao Region Industry Clusters Roadmap 2014-2030.
Stakeholders provided comments and recommendations during the open forum. The planning office ensured that the provided feedback will be put into consideration and action.
“We will not be able to implement everything at once, but with proper planning and cooperation, we can accomplish the things that matter most,” said Dr. Luciano A. Nasibog Jr, Vice President for Admin and Finance, in his closing remarks.
The stakeholders’ consultation meeting was attended by internal and external stakeholders, including the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) of Davao del Sur, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) of Digos City, the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDC) of Matanao, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of Davao del Sur, and Department of Science and Technology – Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST PSTO).
Through this consultation meeting, this supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
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