DDOSC - Research Ethics Committee

𝗞𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲

Davao de Oro State College welcomed representatives from the Kolehiyo ng Pantukan for a benchmarking activity focused on the processes and practices of the College’s Research and Development Division and Research Ethics Committee on August 12, 2026, at the DdOSC Conference Room.

Representing Kolehiyo ng Pantukan were Dr. Felix D. Tubera, KNP Research Ethics Committee Chairperson, and Joseph Z. Rion, MAEd, KNP Research Associate and Journal In-Charge.

The DdOSC delegation was led by the SUC President Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, together with Dr. Jennifer T. Pelegrino, Director of the Research and Development Division, Dr. Juanita C. Leopoldo, Chairperson of the Research Ethics Committee, Mr. Jupite Mark U. Banayag, MSc, Dr. Orville J. Evardo, Mr. Eric D. Palmerola, MEd-LT, and Mr. Kenny Jim M. Gambong.

The discussions focused on key institutional mechanisms for managing the research journal, supporting researchers, overseeing research-related activities, and facilitating research ethics review. The exchange provided the KNP delegation with valuable insights into DdOSC’s approaches to research processes.

Beyond sharing institutional practices, the benchmarking activity served as a platform for both institutions to exchange experiences, practices, and insights in research development and research ethics. The discussions emphasized the value of learning from institutional practices and exploring approaches that can contribute to the continuous improvement of research-related programs and services.

𝗗𝗱𝗢𝗦𝗖-𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗕

Reinforcing its standing as a trusted institution for ethical research, the Davao de Oro State College-Research Ethics Committee (DdOSC-REC) has successfully secured Level II Reaccreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) for another three-year term, effective August 20, 2026, to August 19, 2029.

The reaccreditation affirms the Committee's continued compliance with the National Ethical Guidelines for Health and Health-Related Research and PHREB's rigorous standards on ethics review, governance, and oversight of research involving human participants.

As of this writing, DdOSC remains one of only two State Universities and Colleges in Mindanao with a Level II accredited Research Ethics Committee, alongside the Western Mindanao State University Research Ethics Oversight Committee.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

DDOSC - Research Ethics Committee
Davao de Oro State College - Montevista Branch
Davao de Oro State College - Maragusan Branch
Davao de Oro State College - New Bataan Branch
DDOSC Main Extension Class - Laak

𝗗𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗖-𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗕 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹

The Davao de Oro State College - Research Ethics Committee (DDOSC-REC) proudly announces that it has been granted Level 2 Reaccreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board for a period of three (3) years, effective 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟗.

This recognition affirms DDOSC-REC's continued adherence to the highest national standards in the ethical review of research involving human participants, as prescribed under the 2024 PHREB Policies and Requirements for Accreditation of Research Ethics Committees and the 2022 National Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving Human Participants.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the PHREB, the Regional Ethics Monitoring Board XI, the Administration, and all our stakeholders for their guidance and support throughout the accreditation process.

The DDOSC-REC remains steadfast in its mission to uphold the rights, safety, and welfare of research participants while continuously promoting excellence in research ethics.

[𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃] The Regional Ethics Monitoring Board XI (REMB XI) invited the Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC), through Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, to participate in a short virtual meeting held on March 17, 2026, via Google Meet. The meeting aimed to facilitate knowledge-sharing on the notable practices of DDOSC, particularly its financial system in securing Commission on Higher Education (CHED) funding support for research ethics review fees.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Alvin S. Co**ha, REMB XI Chairperson; Dr. Lucila T. Lupo, REMB XI Vice-Chairperson; Dr. Liza Cruda-Suan, CHEDRO XI Education Supervisor II; Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, DDOSC President; and Dr. Juanita C. Leopoldo, DDOSC-REC Chairperson.

During the discussion, Dr. Matunhay shared the College’s experiences and processes in successfully securing CHED funding support for research ethics review fees, particularly for all institutional student research undertakings. She highlighted the strategies and mechanisms that ensure sustainability and accessibility of ethics review services for students.

Dr. Matunhay further expressed DDOSC’s full support for REMB's initiative, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to advancing and promoting ethical research practices among higher education institutions.

📣 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖

To ensure smooth processing and proper queuing of your research proposals, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 after submitting your initial ethics review application documents. Replying to your own submission email 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

If you need to submit additional documents, have inquiries, or follow up on your application, kindly use a 𝐧𝐞𝐰/𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 instead. This helps the office track your submissions efficiently and avoid delays in the review process.

Thank you for your cooperation!

𝗗𝗱𝗢𝗦𝗖-𝗥𝗘𝗖 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

To strengthen its research ethics review processes, Davao de Oro State College, through its Research Ethics Committee (REC), hosted the Good Research Practice Training on November 13-14, 2025, at the Grand Palm Villas and Hotel in Tagum City.

The activity gathered 50 participants from all DDOSC campuses, including regular and alternate REC members, as part of the College’s continuing efforts to uphold ethical standards and reinforce responsible research conduct across disciplines.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:
https://ddosc.edu.ph/.../ddosc-rec-holds-good-research.../

The DDOSC-Research Ethics Committee (REC) joins the entire DDOSC community in celebrating the birthday of our dear College President and former REC Chairperson, Dr. Lilybeth M. Matuhay.

We wish Doc Beth a wonderful and joy-filled birthday! May your life continue to be blessed with good health, wisdom, and fulfillment as you lead with integrity and compassion.

Your exemplary service and steadfast commitment to upholding the highest standards of research ethics continue to inspire us to pursue truth and excellence in all scholarly endeavors.

Happy Birthday, Doc Beth!

[𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬] In reference to the conclusion of the Midterm Examinations of AY 2025-2026 across all Campuses, the Davao de Oro State College, through Office Advisory No. 1028-01, series of 2025, declares November 3 to 5, 2025, as a Mental Health Break for all students.

Meanwhile, all faculty and administrative personnel in the College are directed to adopt a Work-From-Home (WFH) Arrangement during the same period.

All faculty and administrative personnel, including designated drivers, are expected to be reachable during official work hours, unless a leave or approved absence has been submitted prior to the implementation of the Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement.

On-site classes and regular work operations will resume on November 6, 2025.

For inquiries and frontline services, clients may reach out through the official DDOSC-linked pages or contact the respective offices via email through this directory:
https://drive.google.com/.../1LZup5LsppRjACuRD.../view...

Let us all take this time to recharge and refocus, while remaining committed to our shared responsibilities.

For more info on this advisory, access the link below:
https://drive.google.com/.../1T4ZQ9QatQTGtHPhzWeLBBu.../view

[𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬] In reference to the conclusion of the Midterm Examinations of AY 2025-2026 across all Campuses, the Davao de Oro State College, through Office Advisory No. 1028-01, series of 2025, declares November 3 to 5, 2025, as a Mental Health Break for all students.

Meanwhile, all faculty and administrative personnel in the College are directed to adopt a Work-From-Home (WFH) Arrangement during the same period.

All faculty and administrative personnel, including designated drivers, are expected to be reachable during official work hours, unless a leave or approved absence has been submitted prior to the implementation of the Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement.

On-site classes and regular work operations will resume on November 6, 2025

For inquiries and frontline services, clients may reach out through the official DDOSC-linked pages or contact the respective offices via email through this directory:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LZup5LsppRjACuRD-lqzzAL3y2AzZFT_/view?usp=sharing

Let us all take this time to recharge and refocus, while remaining committed to our shared responsibilities.

For more info on this advisory, access the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T4ZQ9QatQTGtHPhzWeLBBusIfFE2EM_A/view

Davao de Oro State College - Montevista Branch
Davao de Oro State College - New Bataan Branch
Davao De Oro State College - Maragusan Branch
DDOSC Main Extension Class - Laak

📢 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Following the disruption caused by the earthquake on October 10, 2025, the Research Ethics Orientation for 𝐃𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐂–𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 has been rescheduled to 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (Friday), from 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

To ensure everyone’s safety and participation, the orientation will now be conducted 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦.💻

🔗 Meeting Link:👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81594006532?pwd=B7Pm33pJvv4PtDfoMG5sScnA8bO3Ub.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 815 9400 6532
🔒 Passcode: 528083

Please mark your calendars and join the session on time.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation — stay safe and see you online! 🌐✨