Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) held its first Monday convocation for the month of October, at the DSSC Gymnasium on October 5, 2026. Sponsored by the Office of the College Registrar, the event brought together the college community for values restoration and institutional updates.
Rhea Mae L. Prieto, Program Head of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, delivered the values restoration. This week’s value focus was “Wisdom”. Prof. Perito talked about the importance of acquiring Godly wisdom and how it can determine the course of our life.
Labella P. Say-a, College Registrar, presented updates on the College’s enrollment rates from 2019 to 2026, along with the number of dropouts and graduates produced by institution during the period. She also reminded the faculty members to ensure the timely submission of grades through the system to facilitate efficient processing of academic record
In her message, College President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes recognized and honored the 193 faculty members in celebration of the World Teachers’ Day. She emphasized the valuable role of educators in shaping the lives of learners and the future of the community.
Dr. Fuentes also noted that the occasion marked another Monday to celebrate, being the first Monday of the last quarter of the year. As part of the celebration, she prepared a simple pica-pica for the faculty and personnel to share and enjoy together.
Meanwhile, Dr. Cindy B. Rosil, Dean for the College of Teacher Education, recognized the pre-service teachers (PSTs) from Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) and formally introduced them to the DSSC community.
Also, the College recognized the DSSC Teatro Davsuranon Modern Dance Troupe (TDMDT) as they placed fourth in the World Supremacy Battleground (WSB) in Cagayan de Oro City and showcased their performance shortly after.
Shortly after, a salo-salo followed, allowing the faculty and personnel to gather and celebrate the World Teachers’ Day through fellowship and shared appreciation for the teaching profession.
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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