With the aim to assess the progress and implementation of ongoing projects, the Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), headed by Engr. Clara A. Acebes, Ph.D., conducted a two-day Field Monitoring and Assessment for Third Quarter, on October 29-30, 2026.
The monitoring and assessment covered various research and extension projects implemented across Davao del Sur. The two-day field monitoring allowed them to validate accomplishments and identify the challenges that occurred during the project implementation. Also, the PMC provided recommendations to strengthen project implementation and ensure effective delivery of outcomes to partner communities.
During the day one of monitoring, the PMC visited project sites situated in Digos City and Matanao, covering initiatives focused on community resilience, literacy development, digital waste management, seaweed production, bamboo-based livelihood, Arabica coffee production, and improved barangay governance. In Matanao, they visited the vegetable production demonstration site, featuring the application of regenerative agriculture and artificial intelligence in scaling up primary commodities.
In addition, the day two covered project implementations in municipalities of Sulop, Malalag, and Sta. Cruz, highlighting the initiatives on sustainable swine recovery, bamboo enterprises, digital governance, mango production, rural youth engagement in agriculture, indigenous agricultural knowledge systems and mangrove ecosystem conservation.
Further, the PMC visited the NextGen Agathon-winning projects, namely Polvo Bites and Mushroom, which showcase community-based initiatives.
Through this activity, DSSC continues to strengthen research and extension governance through regular monitoring and assessment, ensuring an effective implementation of its programs and projects. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 8:Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 15: Life on Land.
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