[About the Magazine] This edition of Davao Reef Magazine is special because the official publication of Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) is entering a new phase with the changes on its management, staff, content organization and overall aesthetic. This phase is a microcosm of what DNSC is experiencing with the end of the two-term presidency of its third President, Dr. Jonathan A. Bayogan and the election of its first female President, Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa. The editors have agreed that it is important to highlight this transition phase because it symbolizes DNSC’s acceptance to take on new challenges. It is also a testament that DNSCians are not afraid to Enter Greater Heights even though it requires going through huge changes. Hence, the theme of this Magazine was born – Resurgence: DNSC Entering Greater Heights. The word resurgence is synonymous to revival, or reawakening. The magazine features the preparatory acts of the College toward this revival – its triumphs in contests, activities conducted within the 1st semester of August to December 2018, milestones, and outstanding figures. The cover exhibits a bare person, extending an arm sideward and another, upward. The movement of “extending” or “reaching” is a symbolism of DNSC’s plight toward greater things. It seeks of academic improvement, more community-centered and student-centered activities, and a more efficient administration. It has entered into a phase of reawakening to continuously improve itself and to not stop until it fulfills its promise to the youth – to become the Home of Academic Excellence. In the Cover: Ronick Paraiso Madrigal, is a registered fisheries thechnologist by profession, but a model by heart. The cover was taken by Jeymar Alfarero during one of their creative projects together.
The Davao Reef Editorial Board Members SY 2018 – 2019 (1st – 2nd Semester) Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Associate Editor News Editor Feature Editor Literary Editor Sports Editor Lingua Franca Editor Science Column Editor Social Media Content Editor Head Cartoonist
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Alexis Longnanon (BSED English) Kimberly Maboloc (BSED English) Elge Marre Cabalquinto (BSED English) Julaiza Agama (BSED English) Reyna Grace Tagalicod (BA Communication) Ma. Christine Cadungog (BSED English) Davie May Salazar (BS Information Technology) Joefil Patiño (BA Communication) Kimberly Lirazan (BSED English) Mark Laurence Pangantihon (BSED English) Jennifer Libertino (BS Information Technology)
Contributors News Writers : Eduard J. Aleonar (BTLED) Jhannien A. Algodon (BTLED) Komiks Artist : Geovanni Marcellones (BSED Math) Moderator
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Czarina Nicole Lara M. Lanes
This edition is produced with KLIK (Kapisanan ng mga Litratista sa Kampus) and IDEAS (Innovative Development and Environment of Artistic and Skillful Students) Head Editor : Rey Marc Compuesto (BS Information Technology) Photographers : Kent Labrillazo, (BS Information Technology) Mel John Deluvino (BS Information Systems) Troyd Puquiz (BS Information Technology) Mark Joshua Terana (BS Information Systems) Aljames Jayme (BS Information Technology) Photoeditor : Kent Labrillazo (BS Information Technology) Lay-out Artists : Jeymar A. Alfarero Kent Labrillazo (BS Information Technology) Jan Christian Nasayao (BS Information Technology) Moderators : Jeymar A. Alfarero Ian Jay Padios
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What we have
news 06-07
EDITORIAL 08-11
feature 14-15
literary 16-17
lingua franca 18
SPORTS 19-20
entertainment 21-24
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DNSC breaks into the top notchers’ list for the first time! By ElgeMarreCabalquinto
Justin Jumar B. Aceron and Alecs Kristin B. Calawag, graduates of the College’s Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics program, were among the 58 top notchers from Mindanao in the Licensure Examination for Secondary Teachers (LET – September 2018). The results were released on December 4, 2018, forty-four working days after the examination date. DNSC contributed 114, 14 from March and 100 from September LET Exam, to the growing number of licensed teachers around the country. Since August of 2014, the College’s over-all LET performance has consistently performed above the national passing percentage. Aceron landed rank 7, while Calawag earned the number 10 spot. There were 79 passers who made it to the top 10 list. Their score ranged from 91% to 92.8%. The
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examination coverage included general education, professional education, and specialized subject questions. When asked about their review strategy and study habits, the two top notchers were candidly honest about the hard work they had to put in. Aceron replied that aside from attending a review center, he also joined a special review group where they read two bools cover-to-cover every week. He had to attend review sessions by day and read books at night. On the other hand, Calawag admitted that she wasn’t the type of person who
would study from night until dawn, but she willingly dedicated her weekdays to review. She was resourceful in collecting review materials. She would outsource from her family, mostly from her sister. Although they had different strategies, both top notchers considered their feat as blessings from above. They revealed that they prayed and did a novena to Saint Jude for nine consecutive days before taking the exam. The top notchers and the rest of the 2018 LET passers were given a homecoming celebration last January 25, 2019, where they were given a feast, medals and certificates.
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IIT programmers win in coding marathon By: Eduard J. Aleonar Five Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students and alumni bagged the second runner-up award during the Red Wizard Events Technology and Union Bank Agri-Tech Coding Marathon. The event featured the synergy of two key fields that can give PH a bright future – agriculture and information technology. Last August 25 – 26, 2018, NhoveDivino, Edwin Encomienda, Socrates Tuas, Florence Comajes and Ray Anthony Jorolan developed a digital application called Farmhouse.
The main use of the app was to address agricultural problems in the city. The group proposed that urban residents can contribute to the agricultural landscape of the country by establishing “moneymaking backyards”. Through the mobile application, anyone can transform their backyard into a farmland.Some of its best features are;realtime image capture (for products and farm updates), backyard Farming guides,the retailer automatically sees the uploaded photos of the farmer; provides a great platform to showcase crops and livestock, retailers can purchase goods via Union Bank fund transfer API, and a calendar to mark harvest and other
important dates. Before the delegation invented the application, a survey was conducted in urban areas to solicit residents’ opinion on present agricultural issues. The study is a promising solution on how to expand agricultural lands and opportunities. It doesn’t limit agriculture in common farming areas, such as in the highlands or rural areas. It suggests that people in the urban areas can start farming as well. Also, the co-member of the group, Florence Comajes, was chosen to represent the country alongside the UHackAgriTech winners from Iloilo and Davao to the ASEAN Agricultural Summit 2018. The hackathon for agriculture is a
and meet at the annual ng Festival For other schools it’s called Intramurals, in Davao del Norte State College however, students show their skills in different sports and socio-cultural events in Kalibulung Festival. This celebration is held during October every year. For 2018, the theme was “DNSC: Go for Greatness” and was conducted last October 17 – 19. The fiesta was spearheaded by the Supreme Student Council, in cooperation with
the College’s four institutes and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) members. The sporting events included Basketball, Men’s Football, Women’s Futsal, Chess, Volleyball and many more. Sociocultural and some literary activities were Essay-writing, Short and Sweet Play, Radio Drama, Visual Arts Competitions, Dance, Vocal Solo, and a whole lot more! The Kalibulung Festival was a great avenue where
venture to encourage the youth to produce innovations that will help the country efficiently manage its agricultural resources and attain food security.
By Julaiza Agama
coaches for the regional qualifiers of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival and the Collegiate Sports Meet could look for potential contestants and players. The Institute of Education finished at the top of the pack, garnering the most medals combined for both the arts and sports festivals. IED Eagles were also declared Champions in the Cheerleading Competition.
Coming in close are the other three worthy competitors - Institute of Management, Governance, and Continuing Studies, Institute of Information Technology, and Institute of Aquatic and Applied Sciences.
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PASUC XI crowns DNSC as champs of the 2018 Culture and the Arts Festival By Kimberly Maboloc Davao del Norte State College was declared Overall Champion in the Region XI Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Culture and the Arts Festival last October 28-30, 2018 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex, Tagum City. The theme for this year was, “Positioning Higher Education for Strategic Global Transformation through Culture and Arts”. The delegates garnered a total of 123 points from the following events:
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Carl John Francis I. Reyes Instrumental Solo (Piano) Mel ZaimenVallescas Painting
COACH
Naoyuki E. Nagai Carl John Francis I. Ryes Jeremy Venerand S. Tripoli Jay Lord R. Dupale Adam G. Gumba Cydric John S. Cutayan
Pop band
Jeffrey Rafil
Standard Chorale Singing
Sabar G. Hasan
COACH
Photography
Leonayn T. Taboco July Mae B. Dumbase Noralyn D. Eboras Apple Jane A. Bahinting Anelyn C. Lorin Edel G. Licardo Ericka Jane P. Undangan Adel G. Licardo Jehasmin L. Apilar Adam G. Padis Ringo B. Balcurva Ariel B. Francisco Earold V. Dadap Joel G. Monasanto, Jr. Zemmuel B. Cabaron Jibsam M. Semblante Dominic A. Bolusa Stephanie E. Estanol Brent Carlo C. Hilbero Abdul L. Tuto
Show Choir
Diana Jane A. Ferraren Mary Ann B. Tormon Lugielyn B. Tamparong Al Francis John M. Ramadan Jessa F. Mapalo Zeneth B. Mende Christine M. Manlosa Shaila D. Ramirez Billy Anthony S. Velasco
Short and Sweet Play John Rae Duran (Dialogue)
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1st Runner-up
Renz Murphy C. Acas Denn Carlo B. Sergara Ariel B. Francisco Benjamin U. Samonte Brent Carlo C. Hilbero Abdul L. Tuto Louie Jay S. Andingan Febe Kaye N. Marande Gypsy Franz D. Trazo Jehasmin L. Alipar Ericka Jane P. Undangan Lyzza Maureen R. Jaya Nelen A. Martinez Nepthaly F. Anthony Noemilee Jessa L. Sumatoke Resalyn C. Laurente Rey M. Ansano Roffa M. Dalag Jeffrey Rafil Suzette May O. Dumbase Czarina Nicole Lara Vince R. Introso Zemmuel B. Cabaron Lanes Jeymar A. Alfarero Mike Vincent Dave Mullot Sabar G. Hasan
Troyd B. Puquiz
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Mr. PASUC XI
2nd Runner-up
Glenne B. Lagura&Verzon Jay R. Calipayan
Renarose C. Balneg
Ms. PASUC XI
Glenne B. Lagura&Verzon Jay R. Calipayan Czarina Nicole Lara Lanes JeymarAlfarero
ReymarkAcupan
Pencil Drawing
Ryan Paltep Megan B. Leonerio
On the Spot Postermaking Pop Solo
Analyn Casipe
Kundiman
Mary Joy T. Obusa
Wawie G. Alcantara
Charcoal Rendering
JeymarAlfarero
Folk Dance
Ian S. Somosot
Jude Magdayao
3rd Runner-up
Short and Sweet Play John Rae Duran (Musical)
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Kreslyn D. Naguines MichellenDelima Carla P. Almazan Jessa B. Selades Ailene Jay C. Buntilao Glydel Jean Y. Sumilhig JhunKharlo A. Cabudlan John Leo Culpa Carl Geo A. Dela Torre Romney T. Lapura Christian John De Castro Neil Arman C. Daguro
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Joseph V. Tantiado Contemporary Elmy Joy G. Luna Dance Maria Fatima Aporingues Rhea Mae Sacayan Grilie B. Regis CheniaOlaver AivenLenanEgnio Julaika P. Anguit Elias Simeon Calang
Ramil P. Pega
Jhon Terrence Cabanes JestherKhinGongales Karl Marx Gulle El Christian Villareal Lloyd Anthony Padilla Joshua Matchon Christian Duenas Richard Jayson Jhon Albert Pentin
Verzon R. Calipayan
Street Dance
The other participating SUCs were; the University of Southeastern Philippines -North, which was the event’s host and overall 1st runner-up; the University of Southeastern Philippines- South, the overall 2nd runner-up; Compostela Valley State College (CVSC), Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology (DOSCST), and Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST). Qualified for the national level for the 2018 PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival are only those who were hailed champions in their respective events. The nationals took place in the in the University of the Southeastern Philippines- South last November 28-30, 2018 with participants from other regions in the Philippines.Mel ZaimenVallescas made it to fourth place for the event painting, coached by Ms. Czarina Nicole Lara Lanes, and the Short and Sweet Play (Musical) contenders made it to the 9th place, coached by Mr.John Rae Duran.
DNSC dominates anti-illegal drugs competitions
By Jhannien A. Algodon
Representatives of Davao del Norte State College in various Anti-Illegal Drugs Awareness Competitions came out victorious during Panabo City’s Celebration of the National Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week. The events for the youth were conducted a week leading to the Culmination Activity and Announcement of Winners last November 23, 2018 at the Panabo City Hall Lobby. DNSC competed against public and private tertiary education institutions around the city, and in some events, against other secondary schools. For the fourth time, the College was declared the undisputed champions of the Drug Awareness Quiz Bee. The ace quizzers were Troy Jon Ancho, Gwen Tanguis, and Glen Lloyd Bersamen, mentored by former quiz bee champion, Kristine Aguirre. Troyd Puquiz, photography protégé, and Rommel Canoy, a promising lay-out artist, both finished first place in the
Photojournalism and Layout Graphic Design Contest. They were coached by IT Faculty Jeymar Alfarero. The DNSC Dance Troupe, led by Culture and the Arts Coordinator Jude Magdayao, swayed their way to the top as they performed a moving dance interpretation of the effects of drug use to the youth. The Book-making participants received a consolation prize for producing a magazine that focuses on the role of the youth in Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaigns. The participants were Alexis Longnanon, Reyna Tagalicod, Kimberly Maboloc, Romney Lapura, Jan Nasayao, Edison Polinar and were guided by Student Publication Coordinator Czarina Lanes. The competitions were the city’s pledge of involvement in the fight against the use of illegal drugs. Presidential Proclamation No. 124 declares the third week of November every year as Drug
DNSC implements Republic Act 10931 As one of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the country, the College implemented the Republic Act 10931 or the Free Higher Education Law signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last August 3, 2017.
The law provides universal access to quality education to the incoming and on-going students starting from the academic year 2018 – 2019. Aside from DNSC, other SUCs, Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs),
DNSC Library adopts open-source library system By Mark Laurence P. Pangantihon The college library implements an open-source library system effective last January 4, 2018 to make the log-in process more convenient to students which is better than before because it provides a faster and easier way to log-in. “The new system is designed for easy registration and login of all the users and circulation of all the materials inside the library,” said Paulina Baba, College Librarian. The said system works by having one server and two clients which enables the staff, students and visitors to have an access. Baba added that because of the implementation, every student who visits
and wants to access the library must login using the said system. “Because of the new login system in the library, it gives us students an easier and more convenient access especially if we are running out of
Prevention and Control Week. All private and public sectors are encouraged to initiate and participate in different drug awareness causes. In Panabo City, the events were spearheaded by the City Anti-Drug Abuse Counci (CADAC)l. The College’s participation was made possible through the efforts of Christine Quismundo, focal person for the College’s campaign against illegal drugs, and Josiedel Santamaria, Dean of the Office of Student Services. and state-run technical-vocational schools around the Philippines have already qualified to implement the said law. Furthermore, Ms. Kristine Patarata, Focal Person for the College’s Free Tuition Billing, cited in Section 4 of the Law that all Filipinos can avail the free tuition provided that they passed the entrance examination and other admission requirements of the College. Among the reasons for the ineligibility of students to avail the program are; failing to meet the admission and retention policies of the College, holding a Bachelor’s Degree, and failing to complete a Bachelor’s Degree within a year prescribed by the student’s enrolled program. Currently, the students enjoy minimal fees collection. Tuition, miscellaneous, and entrance examination fees are free. time,” said Anah Joyce Baghucan, a 3rd year BS English student. The implementation of the new system is the result of the recently concluded Koha Library of College Classification, back to back seminar workshop held at DNSC’s AVR last November 6-10, 2017, which was participated by the members of Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools Library Network.
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Quality Education: The Yardstick of Excellence By Alexis Longnanon
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“Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development,” declared by the United Nations Development Program as they enumerate the goals in sustaining development. Over the ages, the demandfor academic institutions to provide inclusive and quality education has become unavoidable. The academe has learned to embrace new approaches in education along with acknowledging the multi-faceted principles of teaching. This ideological changes on how we perceive education manifest on the physical challenges that our institutions face. When Davao del Norte State College opened its doors for Academic Year 2018 – 2019, DNSC welcomed new endeavors, such as the increase in students’ population (compared to the two-year lull period because of the Kto12 Transition) and the addition of CHEDapproved programs. These endeavors further resulted to the identification of College’s needs in order to cope up with the surging demand. There was a need for additional teaching force and improvement of facilities for instruction. In comparison to the student population
of other State Universities and Colleges in the region (excluding UP Mindanao), DNSC tallied the lowest number of enrollees. Quantity however, does not define the quality of education in an institution. DNSC is small yet mighty. It received its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification later in 2018, started and completed new buildings, hired and promoted competent teachers, and improved its SUC Levelling standing. These were major feats, brought about by the hard work and individual efforts of administrators, teachers, staff, and students who all committed to chase excellent education. Taking everything into account, we arrive in the part where we can question if the number of students or the popularity of the school equates to its significance and efficiency. The College used its resources to strengthen its campaign in Senior High schools within and beyond the province in 2018. If the statistic in population did not matter, why would the College launch rigorous physical and virtual promotional initiatives just to lure in new students? Student number surely is one of the basis of budget allocation. If there are more
By Elge Marre Cabalquinto
Breaking Point
Philippines, in effort to make the country and its people globally competitive, is embracing the K12 curriculum. Several hearings were made before
the implementation of this change in educational system.It led to numerous issues that enabled the government and other educational experts to critically consider its effectivity in the Philippines. K12 curriculum in the Philippines means that the ten-year basic education would
students, the budget increases because there are more minds to feed. Although statistics say a lot about an institution under study, it is a lot harder to quantify quality. Yet, it is the quality of knowledge that enables someone to stand out and change the status quo. It can also be the game-changer between just living and achieving success in life. It can be very beneficial, and it requires so much from the beneficiaries. It takes the whole DNSC community to acquire and practice quality education. Davao del Norte State College, in her transition years, is taking quality as a watchword for success. This can possibly be the springboard to launch its students into a whole new level of learning, where boundaries are continuously challenged.
become twelve. This is for the purpose of giving enough time for the learners to master skills and be prepared for tertiary education. Because of this, colleges and universities have faced an enrollment lag for two years. This cost for the acceptance of lifelong learners – college students who stopped schooling but are qualified for they are required to take bridging program and credit their old units to the new ones. After the enrollment lag of two years, lifelong learners were joined with the
Predatory Journals: Haunting Truth By Kimberly Maboloc
In the Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting conducted last May 2018, Commissioner Lilian A. De las Llagas, the Chairperson of the DNSC Board, has been promptedto discuss predatory journal when she recalled once more the approval of the participation of some of the faculty membersto attend local and international research conferences. The commissioner ordered Dr. Jonathan B. Bayogan, thenPresident of the College, to release an office memorandum instructing all faculty to be discerning and cautious when publishing journals. Dr. Bayogantook hold of the chair’s order; and the official memorandum was circulated after the BOT meeting. The Beall’s list of predatory journalswas recommended as a crediblereference for all faculty members. Journals, ascribed to be predatory, intend to exploit knowledge generated through research without conducting measures that would be necessary to put weight on its publishing. Predatory journal organizers publish a researcher’s study with little or no real peer-review at all; and impel participants to pay for the publication. The college faculty do research in order
to contribute to the existing body of knowledge.And it is part of the cycle of research to have it published into a journal: so that the new information, theories, methodologies and findingswill reach other scholars and different communities. But faculty from developing countries, like ours, as Beall remarked, are more likely to subscribe to predatory publishing. What makes predatory publishing very tempting to faculty members is its promised reward of acquiring points for promotion. Stronger tenure means an increase in salary of the academe employee and a whole lot of embedded benefits, such as a better position or access to resources. Thus, predatory journals provide a tricky motivation for teachers to finish their researches. The memorandum, instructing the different faculty of the college to not engage in predatory publishing, is upright and timely.It is upright, for as we all know, the college has its core values to live up to. Andin the face of resisting predatory journals, there is a need to principally stress the value of intellectual integrity: to be true to one’s own thinking and to adhere one’s action to the same standards he or she expects others to meet. Meanwhile, it is timely for various and complex issues that are around us today; and research is all about disproving lies to make way of our
own “truths”. The existence of predatory journals threatens the quality of our researches which in turn, can affect our lives and our future. On evading predatory journals, it is prudent that we deliberate on ways to make the faculty engage in research, not just with the purpose of tenure and promotion, but also of helping the local and national economy develop through their knowledge with theCommission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Journal Incentive Program. CHED has come up with the journal incentive program in order to promote, enhance the quality and support initiatives of Philippine higher education institutions (HEI) in research productivity. According to the guideline, incentives are given to HEI’s and scholarly organizations having journals included in the prestigious international collections; or even journals that have met the minimum, generally accepted international journal standards. Monetary rewards, however, are given to qualified scholars, amounting from P 400,000.00 to P 500,000.00 annually. With the CHED-JIP and other similar programs currently implemented, the academe can now offer a safer alternative to its faculty. If we look at a bigger picture, it can also be an added motivation for the College to establish its own journal as well.
pilot graduates of the K12 curriculum. This is a problem that caused people to say that Philippines are not yet ready for K12 implementation – lack of teachers and school facilities to sustain multiple demands of the curriculum. A standard poll was conducted on 2015 to hear the voices of the Filipinos regarding the readiness of the Philippines on the implementation of K12 curriculum. According to the results, 63% of the participants on the survey believe that the government is not very ready to fully
implement the K to 12 program. But unreadiness should not be a hindrance in the implementation. Filipinos need to cope with the international education system that would enable the country to be as competent as the other countries. The Philippines is the last country in Asia, and one of only 3 countries (Angola and Djibouti) worldwide, with a 10-year pre-university cycle. Filipinos would be sacrificing the skill competency in the global job market of the future generation if this would not be put
into order on the educational system. Filipinos would automatically be labeled as professionals abroad because we are following the international education standard as practiced by all nations. This would open new opportunities for Filipinos abroad. The implementation of the K12 curriculum is something that the Philippines needs. This is not just for keeping up with the trend, but this is necessary for the development of our nation as well as its people.
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Indeed, a JAB well done!
by Reyna Grace Tagalicod
(The writer sent a list of questions to then DNSC’s outgoing president, Dr. Jonathan “Sir JAB” A. Bayogan, during the last few weeks of his term. The president responded the weekend right after the list was forwarded. This article contains Dr. JAB’s answers to the writer’s questions on leadership, DNSC, and other personal matters.) At mid December, scores of school matters are expected to rest halfway of the school year. You can steadily monitor the number of students who visit the school subsiding each day. It is not totally a farewell but an opportune hiatus for everyone. Finally, it’s the most anticipated Christmas break after the semester’s done. Before indulging myself into the bucket and spade holiday, I was asked to draw someone in words. Upon recognizing the name, I felt anxious.The name spells Dr. Jonathan A. Bayogan, theCollege President. In all honesty, I was keenly uneasy resting on this assignment. It was the first time when someone’s esteem made me feel like a cat on hot bricks. The King of the Jungle isn’t a Lion I know I was about to face and converse with the king of the jungle. My questionnaire started off with a seemingly out-of-nowhere yet revealing
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inquiry about his spirit animal. In oddity, he did not choose the lion. “I haven’t seriously thought about this, but maybe a dog,” the president fairly answered. “A dog knows his master, will serve and protect him, and will always be loyal
if everyone carries a little load off from their shared burden.
to him. Dogs are of different breeds, so I would like to think that I belong to the breed that doesn’t bark so much but always ready to do what the master says.” It’s an off beam dramatic irony we couldn’t twist. Well and truly, the king of the jungle doesn’t have to be a lion all the time. Additionally, theleader of the pack underscored when asked about his mantra on leadership; “Leadership is influence.It is a person’s ability to let people follow, either by example, by authority, by teaching or by simple charisma. Everyone is a leader in his own right. If someone follows you, then you are a leader.” The president acknowledged that there are different types of leaders, or that any type of person has a potential to be a leader. All things considered, leadership for him is projecting a goal to be made possible by everyone. A leader does not just impose, but bears illumination. He doesn’t make things easy for his colleagues, yet he assures them that nothing is too difficult
(Davao del Norte State College). Conversely, it seemed like the alpha dog has tamed its master rather that it has tamed him per se. “Leading and transforming an institution like DNSC is influenced by many factors. I would say that my period of service at DNSC was marked by a time when the availability of resources became better starting on my third year. So, we were able to improve our facilities, did more research, gradually increased our enrolment and hired new and young faculty. During the two-year period when we did not have our regular freshmen enrolment, we had time to chart areas where the College can open new programs. This is why we were able to open several new programs this school year,” he humbly attributed the development of DNSC throughout the years to these multiple factors. I pursued to ask him questions not just about his experiences in DNSC, but his life before he ended up in the college. When I asked him why did he choose to work in DNSC, considering that he’s from
In Service to the Master It is his second and last term of presidency since he unreservedly pledged his competence to his master, DNSC
Northern Luzon, President JAB modestly professed, “I think it was more of DNSC choosing me than me choosing DNSC. Or, it was more of the opportunities that came my way. If I had my choice, I would have stayed in my native region where my simpler and more comfortable zone was. But there were ‘pushes’ and ‘pulls’ in life and the appeal of facing challenges
and plunging into the less known has been enticing. Also, the challenge of nurturing and transforming something small and less known appear to be more fulfilling, and it really was.” For many, sir JAB was an epitome of a boss. He was after all, head of the institution. But he made it clear that his master is not himself but the College he gladly served for almost eight years, and the students whose lives would forever change because of DNSC. He was a surprisingly simple man, who never appeared to be too ambitious. DNSC appealed to him because of its potential. He liked looking at things through this perspective. Even during his interviews with faculty applicants, he rarely chose the loudest speaker, or the most beautifully dressed.
He looked for potentials and tested applicants’ characters. He would ask spontaneous personal questions that could throw off a faint heart, but not a strong will, fast wit and sincere spirit. The Greatest Reward The questionnaire wouldn’t be complete without a little sense of celebration of the president’s service. I asked him about his greatest accomplishment during his stint in the College.“None in particular, but our collective decision to plunge into fresh and relatively uncharted areas should be our opportunities for relevance. These include our collective effort to partner with the provincial government for the ‘town and gown’ platform, our journey with our youth in Talaingod, our utilization of the product of research to provide
and would probably play a song he likes. From the outside, he looked really cool and calm. This was a contrast to the pile of papers on his table and the flood of emails he was obliged to respond to. To get to know more about the man behind these giant responsibilities, I proceeded to ask about his most favorite spot in the College. “There is not one particular spot. But if the word ‘favorite’ means where I spend majority of my time, then it’s my office where I do most of my work, talk to colleagues, give instructions to subordinates and entertain guests. If the word favorite means preferred, then it could be the corridors or the roadside where I can casually banter with students and colleagues whom I meet or who pass by. If favorite means the best spot one should stay, then it’s the library or a spot with internet connection where I can peacefully commune and be in harmony with my personal reading or learning interests,” he casually replied. The Leader of the Pack Takes the Backseat It’s never easy to let go of
livelihood to fisherfolks in Samal and opening of new programs that will address the manpower needs of our communities,” he remarked with pride. “Ah yes, didn’t we all jump for joy when finally, DNSC graduates barged into the Top 10 in the licensure for teachers exam?” he added. He could talk about the projects and programs of the College without hesitation and script. He liked visiting the sites of various research and extension projects and he would always encourage faculty members to engage in research initiatives. His Favorite Spot Most of the time, sir JAB could be seen sitting flatly in his swivel chair while maneuvering his phone. He would assemble his earphones with his handset
things one’s already accustomed to. There was a slight hesitation on my part to ask the next question. But I thought this was the perfect instance where we could really get to know our president, on the brink of one of his biggest life changes. I wanted to know how he felt as he approached nearer to the end of his term. “I prepare myself mentally and emotionally for impending transitions in my life. And although every transition breeds some unsettling feelings, the fact that I’d been in this situation before enables me to face and manage such feelings. In some occasions, I feel anxious that some work had not yet been completed. In most days, I convince myself to do the best during my little time left and leave the things undone for others to complete. There are few days when I can’t wait for my time to be over, pass on the baton and move by the side.” These words clearly came out from a selfless man, who was anxious because he knew he wouldn’t have all the time in the world to stay where he was, yet hopeful because he figured out he had done his best with the time he was given. This
was evident when I asked him about what he wanted people to remember him for. “Just an employee who tried and did his best,” he simply answered. It was hard for me to find a fitting finale for this oneof-a-kind interview. I researched about the college president and I reviewed some posts about him on the College’s Facebook page. I chanced upon a birthday post that featured him singing a classic Beatles song, “Let It Be”. So I requested him to summarize his experiences in a song. I wasn’t surprised when he sent back, another classic,Jon Lord’s“Pictured Within”. I found myself browsing YouTube for the song which was honestly, unfamiliar to me. The repetition of the word “here” in the lyrics emphasized the significance of DNSC to Sir JAB’s life. He surely made a lot of acquaintances, maybe some enemies, but most importantly, good friends in the College. The contrasting metaphors of “sunshine” and “grey”, “life” and “love lies bleeding”, “star bright” and “pain” give us an idea that his years in the College were not always glorious, nor always joyous. The important thing is everything – memories and experiences – had been kept “within” by Sir JAB like a priced family photo, tucked inside the safest chest that only him knew. There could be a lot of descriptive words to paint Sir JAB’s images as a president, mentor, father, visionary, and employee. But this excerpt from Pictured Within tops all possible imagery. We could all deeply sigh, knowing that one of the most impactful man in the College, after eight years of presidency, is “running free and laughing the rain.” where there are shadows, I’ll meet by moonlight... there are dragons I have slain... and here be bright eyes, with hair so golden... sunrise and sunset, running free and laughing at the rain FEATURE
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GIGACOS: EMBRAC Davao del Norte State College does not just go the extra mile in giving quality education to its students but it also makes its best effort in protecting and preserving marine lives. For over two decades, the college is continuously expanding its influence in the conservation of Giant Clams in the Island Garden City of Samal. Back in the year 1999, City Ordinance No. 99-12 paved way for the establishment of the 14-hectare Marine Reserve Park (MRP) at Brgy. Adecor, Island Garden City of Samal for the educational and scientific purposes to be managed by Davao del Norte State College. Two years later, the DNSC-MRP became a recipient of Giant Clam Stock Enhancement Program of UP – Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) PEW Project. Four species of giant clams were restocked in MRP such as Tridacna Gigas. Tridacna Derasa, Tridacna Squamosa, and H. Hippopus. Commission on Higher Education supported this project and provided funds for the establishment of DNSC Multipurpose hatchery by year 2007. In the subsequent year, LGU-IGACOS granted the foundation of Multipurpose hatchery in Brgy. Adecor with a Memorandum of Agreement that supported the livelihood of
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fisherfolks and enhanced depleted marine species in the area. In the succeeding years of this project, it received various awards. In 2010, Development Interventions in the Island Garden City of Samal: DNSC-DED Project Cooperation was awarded by CHED as 2010 Outstanding HEI Extension Program in Region XI. Furthermore, by 2011, the poster entitled, “Biology and Life Cycle of Giant Clams” in the project “Save Our Shores” was awarded by SMAARDEC as Best Poster during the 24th Symposium and Regional R and D Highlights. In the year 2012, CHED funded the implementation of the Community-based project “Taklobo Tours: Conservation and Livelihood Opportunities in the Island Garden City of Samal” a partnership of DNSC, LGU-IGACOS, BLGU-Adecor, and Adecor United Fisherfolk Organization (AdUFOr). The following year, CHED funded the project, “Enhancing the Ecological and Educational Tourism Capability of Davao Region through AcademeCommunity Partnership” for the Marine Reserve Park Facilities. Likewise, this CHED-funded project for the Tourism Growth Areas of the DNSC-MRP had enhanced the Marine Reserve Park Facilities and cottages, provided tourists view deck, Giant Clam mascot and glass
bottom boat and established the Giant Clam museum in 2015. The Giant Clam Museum exhibits the shells of Giant Clams, underwater pictures of the different species of Giant Clams that can be found in the Sanctuary and the timeline of the Marine Reserve Park. According to Mr. Castaneda, Assistant Researcher from REP, they are planning to have a soft opening of the Giant Clam Museum for the public next year. In connection, last November 26, 2018, DNSC Research, Extension and Production was on search for the name of the new ambassador for the conservation campaign of Giant Clams or locally known as “taklobo”. The mascot was inspired from the image of Tridacna Gigas which is one of the giant clam species that can be found in the Marine Reserve Park. Two days after, the new ambassador finally got its official name as “Gigacos” or “Giga” as its nickname. The name is an amalgamation of the giant clams’ scientific name Tridacna Gigas and the place IGACOS to where it was restocked and protected. Gigacos in Cebuano means “hug or embrace” which is also in line with the goal to protect and to conserve the endangered species. Adam Gumba from the Institute of Education won the fun competition in naming the new ambassador. CHED funded the
creation of ambassador for Giant Clams conservation through DNSC. The Journey of Taklobo conservation began during the time of former DNSC President, Dr. Vicente C. Hermoso and passed unto his successors, former College President, Dr. Edgardo M. Santos and the out-going DNSC President, Dr. Jonathan A. Bayogan together with Dr. Girley S. Gumanao as REP Director since 2005, Project Leader of Taklobo Tours and Development Interventions in IGACOS. With the project’s aim to conserve and to disseminate information about the status of Giant Clams, this Community-Academe partnership also provided the fisherfolk from IGACOS a source of income wherein they also become advocates for the conservation and cultivation of the endangered species. Mr. Castaneda said that, “we must support this project because this is for our community and ecosystem.” Let us embrace, protect and cultivate our marine resources. Let us bring back the favor of providing the protection that our ocean needs. The giant clams as well as the other marine lives need our immense will to fortify and to defend them. The loss of one specie may precipitate the loss of another. Hence, let us “gacos” our ecosystem and be a player of change.
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An Outsider's Vantage Point By Norhynie Ranain
Panabo City Senior High School HUMSS student *This reflective essay was submitted by a Senior High student who spent more than two weeks in the College for an immersion program. After given a chance to immerse myself in Davao del Norte State College, I learned to understand the worth of a nervewracking, yet exhilarating work place experience. To be honest, I questioned the immersion program before it started. I wanted to know its objective, or if it was necessary. I now realized that the program allowed us to be ready for our future. It tested us ad brought out our potentials as future public servants. During the first few days, I felt nervous and uncertain on how to act in front of my assigned instructor. But as days passed, I began to understand how things work. In this experience, I could say that I hugely sharpened my communication skills. Instead of stuttering or DA VAO reef
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fidgeting, I learned to calm myself in many ways. I practiced not overthinking things and just do my best on any task at hand. I challenged myself not to feel bashful towards strangers and open myself to new things which could help me. I also learned to control my emotions in front of clients. I know that in the future, I would encounter diverse people and it would be important if I can remain pleasant and calm. The immersion was indeed exhausting. However, it had greatly opened my mind. I acquired multiple learnings and views on working. This experience at DNSC will never be wasted and deserted, for I have now decided to grow outside my comfort zone. I need to be prepared and study hard to be a good and efficient public servant in the future.
TURNING A NEW LEAF By: Kimberly O. Lirazan Scared to try something new? Stuck to what we are used to? Worried of what we may have to go through? Are these questions familiar? Perhaps yes, because once in our lives we question ourselves about change. Change may be something we don’t want, but sometimes, change is something that we need. Getting out of our comfort zones is perhaps one of the hardest things to do. Moving out from the things that we are used to is so terrifying because in the process, we are trying to set ourselves to a situation where everything is new and unfamiliar. However, change only happens when we start to let go of the familiar. Yes, it is not as easy as it sounds but change is a sign of growth. Within the
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Rain or shine, clocks rotating around, Searching life lines, traveling inbounds, He exchanges force for his colony, One team, one family, one journey. He discourages overwork, Health now in danger, what now for? Imposed laws, dictates white agreement, He has music for accompaniment. change that we are making, we are trying to get out of our shells and see what life has to offer. We slowly open our eyes with the fact that change is inevitable and that we need to go along in this fast-paced world. We have to learn that there is so much to unravel and that there is so much things to navigate about. We have to accept that it’s okay to let go of the things we cannot control. It’s okay to take the risk and take the fall because life itself is series of trial and error after all. We change because we want to be the best version of ourselves. We cannot achieve our aspirations in life if we do not change our mindsets, goals, and behaviors. We should remind ourselves that we are the game changer of our own battle.
ODE TO MOUNT APO Sir Excelsior
Magnificent. Crawling vegetations on its bosom, There caving in – a nest of wild untold; A hungry ogre devours a liquified flame; Rumbling inside, resting in deep slumber. Overlooking. The sylphs riding on the mystic clouds; A burst of sunshine spreads around the giant; And the lowly seas brush its feet with cool waves, Upholding splendor from afar, and around it.
Natural. It whispers to all that flies, treads, and breathes on it; The sleeping pyramid where the demons dine atop, To bring the sun and moon together on the bloody skies; Where the Lumads worship the watchful deities.
Tempting. Unique. It calls you from across the It gasps for air thinner and islands and seas of time; thinner going up, Sending alluring songs and Where doldrums play with bewitching chants on the the mortal senses, breeze, But the berries refuse Beware of its charm – a selfishness of its wild strange and mysterious – that produce, Can instantly captivate your To feed the gods inhabiting thirst for adventure. the realm of Manama.
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Editoryal sa Pagtan ng Filipino at Paniti Kolehiyo Pagbabago? Huwad na Kaunlaran na untiunting nilalamon at nalulunod sa Kumonoy ng Kahirapan
Imposibleeeee By tomandjerry Ikaw ug ako kay imposible mahitabo, Ikaw ug ako kay imposible mag-tagbo, Mura gud ug "summer in winter" Nga sa "frozen" ra ma-show. Fiction kumbaga, Maong di’na ta muasa! Ing-ana ta kaimposible, Way baging amo pirme. Ngano? Kay ikaw galantaw sa lain, Apan ako? Pabilin nga nag tinanga, Ugwa nay laing gipangita!
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Nakahandusay, duguan, puno ng pasa at naghihingalo. Kung nabubuhay lang ang wikang Filipino ito ang kanyang estado. Mismong ang kanyang mga tao ang sumasaksak gamit ang mga plumang sana'y naging instrumento sa pagyabong at pagyamanin nito. Alinsunod sa pinangangambahang CHED's Memorandum Order No. 20 series of 2013 (CMO No. 20 s-2013) nakasaad ang pagtanggalng Filipino at Panitikan bilang pangunahing asignatura sa Kolehiyo. Ito ay matapos maghain ng apela nitong Agosto, Buwan ng Wika, ang Office of the Solicitor General na tanggalin ng Korte Suprema ang Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), April 21, 2015 na nagpapanatili sa mga asignaturang ito na lubos namang sinang-ayonan ng en banc ang desisyon sa G.R No. 217451 na ipinahayag nitong October 9, 2018. Hindi naman lingid sa ating kaalaman, na ang wikang Filipino ay ang ating pagkakakilanlan. Ito ang ating nag-iisang yamang ipinagkaloob sa ating na nararapat nating pangalagaan. Ngunit bakit ito tatanggalin sa Kolehiyo? Papalitan ng mga wikang banyaga? Ang "Magandang Araw" papalitan ng "Annyeounghaseyo"? Hay naku! Pati ba naman mambabatas natin kinain na ng sistema? Ayon sa grupong Tanggol Wika, isang grupo ng mga guro sa Filipino, higit 10,000 guro sa buong bansa ang maapektuhan kapag nawala ang Filipino at Panitikan sa kolehiyo. Ngunit desisyon pa rin ng mga paaralan kung kanila itong tatanggalin sa trabaho o hindi. Sa pahayag na ito, nag-iisip ba ang gobyerno? Problema nga sa kawalan ng trabaho hindi matuldoktuldokan. Ngayon, dadagdagan pa ng mga gurong
nggal ikan sa Jeofil E. PatiĂąo Lingua France Editor
maapektuhan sa pagkakatanggal ng Filipino at Panitikan. Nababawasan din umano ng Php 15,000 hanggang Php 20,000 ang sahod ni Nelson Ramirez isang guro sa Filipino kahit na may TRO dahil wala masyadong enrollees sa pinagturuan niyang unibersidad dulot ng K to 12. Pinaniniwalaan rin ng Korte Suprema na elective lamang at papalitan ang Filipino at Panitikan ng mga asignaturang angkop sa kursong kanilang kinuha. Ngunit, ito'y salungat at lumabag sa Seksyon 6, Artikulo XIV ng 1987 Philippine Constitution na nagsasabing, "Ang wikang pambansa ng Pilipinas ay Filipino. Samantalang nililinang, ito ay dapat pagyabungin at pagyamanin pa salig sa mga umiiral na mga wika ng Pilipinas at iba pang wika. Bilang isang Lingua Franca Editor ng Davao Reef, ang opisyal na pahayagan ng Davao Del Norte State College, ako'y higit na hindi sumasang-ayon sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema dahil hindi basehan ang pagkatuto ng banyagang wika upang tayo'y tawaging "Globallycompetitive". Walang masama sa pagkilala sa wika ng iba, ngunit hindi ba mas tama na malaman muna nila ang halaga ng Wikang Pambansa? Paano natin kayang maging bulag sa katotohanan na marami ngang mag-aaral ang hindi alam ang kahulugan ng " Kariktan" at ang ganda ng isang "Tagimpan". Totoo nang, "Tayo ay ganap ng mga dayuhan sa sarili nating bayan". Kung ang pagsasalita ng wika ay "cool" ang paggamit ng Ingles ay tanda ng pagiging matalino at paggamit ng Filipino ay isang kabaduyan para sa iba; aba Juan, mag isip-isip ka! Nakakatawa ngunit ito ang katotohanan. "Ang Pilipino ang siyang papatay sa kapwa niya Pilipino", katagang binitawan ni Heneral Luna. Marahil hindi sa pisikalan na paraan, pero sa dangal at panloob ang kasiraan. Unti-unti nang pinapatay ang tatak natin bilang mga Pilipino. Subalit kahit ilang subok na patayin at hadlangan ang wikang Filipino alam kong ang nakahandusay, duguan, puno ng pasa at naghihingalong wikang Filipino ay tatayo at lalaban sa Kumonoy ng Kahirapan, mawawaglit ang huwad na kaunlaran at untiunting sisinag ang kanyang diwa na magdadala sa isang mayaman at mayabong na wika.
Balita: Mindanao Week of Peace
By Joefil PatiĂąo
Mindanao Week of Peace, Kauna unahang gaganapin sa Davao Del Norte State College Lagare na sa paghahanda ang mga magaaral ng Davao Del Norte State College lalong lalo na ang mga estudyante ng Bachelor of Arts in Communication dahil sila ang punong-abala sa Mindanao Week of Peace. Kaugnay nito, ang ForumFZD Philippines, ang isa sa kasamahan na pangunahing isponsor sa nasabing pagtitipon. Ang nasabing International NonGovernmental Organisation (INGO) na pinanguluhan ni Ms. Sophie Schellens, ay naglalayong itaguyod ang pagsalungat sa paggamit ng karahasan sa larangan ng pagkamit ng kapayapaan partikular na sa Mindanao. Ayon kay Mr. Daniel Fritz V. Silvallana, Direktor ng BA-Comm, masinsinan na ang pagbabalangkas sa bawat gaganapin at paligsahan sa dalawang araw na pagsasagawa. "Ako rin ay mag iimbita ng mga direktor ng Mindanaon films na naglalaman ng adbokasiyang pangkapayapaan na ipapakita sa mga lalahok" aniya. Nakasaad sa Proclamation No. 127, s. 2001 ang pagdeklara ng Mindanao Week of Peace sa huling huwebes ng nobyembre hanggang unang miyerkules ng disyembre taon taon sa pag aproba ni Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na ngayo'y Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dahil dito, kumpirmadong ngayong ika-30 ng nobyembre sa kasalukuyang taon gaganapin ang nasabing selebrasyon. Humigit-kumulang pitumpo (70) ang inaasahang dadalo sa nasabing pagtitipon. Ito'y magkakaroon ng mga patimpalak na Song making contest, Poster making contest at Film showing. Ito'y bukas din sa lahat ng paaralang gustong lumahok. Sa ngayon, patuloy pa rin ang kanilang paghahanda at inaasahang maging matagumpay ang Mindanao Week of Peace.
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IED, Triumphant Again for Kalibulung 2018 The force of the eagles was proven the strongest as they were once again declared Overall Champions during the 2018 Kalibulung Festival. The Institute of Education bested the other three institutes with a total of 235 points, they were closely chased by the Institute of Management, Governance and Continuing Students with 231 points. The Institute of Information Technology secured 142 points and the Institute of Aquatic and Applied Sciences finished with 125 points. The Kalibulung Festival was held from October 17 – 19, 2018 at the DNSC Grounds. On the opening day, the students marched with confidence and excitement as they witnessed the lighting of the torch and the cheerleading competition. Students wore their institute’s color as they compete for their team’s glory. The opening day also featured a Men’s Basketball Tournament at New Visayas and Men’s Badminton Duel at Smashville. For the results in Basketball, IED took home the winning shot and earned gold. IMAGOCS was their top contenders who were awarded the silver spot, followed by IIT
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Blazing Fox. IED also stood at the top of the podium for Badminton Men, followed by IAAS, then IIT. Bouncing high on second day, the students continued to participate in different ball and board games. Women’s Volleyball was played at Isabela Homes, where IMAGOCS emerged to be the most powerful hitters. IIT Futsal girls kicked their way to the top during the Futsal competition, followed by IMAGOCS and IAAS. IED players topped the Lawn Tennis and Chess Men’s category. IMAGOCS got the gold medal for Chess Women, while IAAS dominated the Table Tennis Women’s Category. The last day of the festival didn’t fall short of nailbiting moments. IMAGOCS players showed their athleticism to claim gold in Sepak Takraw nad Table Tennis Men’s Category. IIT Blazing Fox dribbled their way up to the podium as they were declared Champions for the Football Men. The sports and socio-cultural events in Kalibulung 2018 served as scouting opportunities for the coaches of Regional PASUC and SCUAA.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR AY 2019 – 2020 is ON-GOING! EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: MARCH 4 - APRIL 30, 2019 MONDAY - FRIDAY; 9:00 - 10:00 AM (1ST BATCH), 1:30 - 2:30 PM (2ND BATCH) Visit our Guidance Office at the back of the Graduate School Building to reserve an exam slot. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. PHOTOCOPY OF HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARD/ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARD/ TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS (FOR TRANSFEREES) 2. RECENT 2X2 PICTURES 3. PENCIL 4. PEN Undergraduate Programs: INSTITUTE OF AQUATIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES BACHELOR OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE BIOLOGY INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE AND CONTINUING STUDIES BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DISASTER RESILIENCY AND MANAGEMENT DNSC-DAVAO DEL NORTE LEARNING INSTITUTE PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DISASTER RESILIENCY AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER OPERATION ASSOCIATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DATU JOSE A. LIBAYAO: DNSC EXTENSION CAMPUS (MUNICIPALITY OF TALAINGOD) BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY IN CONSORTIUM WITH SPAMAST DNSC MUNICIPALITY OF CARMEN ANNEX BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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sa Ballpen Maayo ang mga maestra pero ang guard hastang striktoha! Mura’g tag-iya ug skwelahan. #AngWalaGipasulod
The teachers are great and the academic standard is superb. If I could rate the school in over-all aspects, it would be excellent. <3 #ThisIsDNSC
Nganong hugaw man ang CR? #diliUtility
Bakit laging hindi ka sapat? #PinturaSaIT
Overrated na OBE ang DNSC, not a healthy breeding ground anymore. Naa pay kusog kaayo magset og rules “daw” pero sa studyante ra applicable, so okay ra musupak ang faculty and staff. Sad life… #P.Star_7
Ting lagas na, Road to ACES and UMPC na ba? #FirstSemSurvival
Bat di tayo magkasunduan....? #MgaTilesSaMgaBuilding DNSC: Not a stress-free institution. #AngNa-stress Nakasimhot na ko sa kahumot sa toga ug garland sa graduation! #RoadToGraduation! Don’t judge the book by its cover! #Gym Tuwing umuulan ay kapiling ka. #TuloSaITbuilding Sa whole semsester nako dire sa DNSC, makaingon gyud ko nga okay ang mga facilities sa school. #ProudDNSCian Atimana pod intawon ang RFTC. Daan na kaayo. #KaronNa! Indeed, the Home of Academic Excellence! #DNSC Sub plus Standard equals DNSC #MagingTapatNaPo!
What can I say about DNSC? Challenging yet amazing! #Optimistic Nganong baho man ang CR sa IT Building? #SamCy Nitibas na lang ang manga, ang Building tapas sa LS wa pa! Hangtud kanus-a? #ConstructingForAges Kaakit-akit talaga ako, pero sana, huwag kang mahulog sa akin. #GatterSaIT Bakit kaya sila lang ang may magagandang classroom? #SanaAll Bakit ka po marupok? Dahil ba marupok kami? O marupok ang gumawa sayo? #ITbuildingNgaNangliki Sana tapusin mo rin ako gaya ng pagtapos mo sa relasyon natin. #DNSC-Matinao Relax! Maging humble ka muna, minor pa lang yan! #FBfriendnaDL Kapit lang bes, ga-graduate din tayo. #BotonesNgGraduating
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