DdOSC - Research & Development Division

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.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!

The Research and Development Division extends its greetings to Mr. Kirk John P. Tonido, PhD, on being recognized as an Associate Member of the Scientific Division of Governmental, Educational, and International Policies of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

This milestone reflects your dedication to research and valuable contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

May you continue to pursue excellence and create meaningful impact through your work. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

DDOSC now has fourteen (14) associate members of NRCP, including Dr. Tonido.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | The Davao de Oro State College – Research and Development Division, Research Publication Unit, congratulates Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, SUC President I, on her recent research citation in an international journal.

Cited article:
Matunhay, L. M. (2022). Disaster Preparedness and Sensitivity Level among Higher Education Institution Students. International Journal of Disaster Management, 5(2), 75-92.
https://doi.org/10.24815/ijdm.v5i2.27150

Cited in:
Martin, M. M. (2026). Knowledge and Preparedness of Criminology Students on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. International Journal of Education, Research, and Innovation Perspectives, 2(7), 2269-2280. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21682345

Your DDOSC–RDD family is proud of your scholarly achievement!

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!

The Research and Development Division extends its greetings to Mr. Eric D. Palmerola, MEd-LT, on being recognized as an Associate Member of the Scientific Division of Social Sciences of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

This achievement marks another significant step in your journey as a researcher and reflects your commitment to advancing research and contributing to the academic community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! May you continue to inspire and make a difference through research.

DDOSC now has thirteen (13) associate members of NRCP, including Mr. Palmerola.

[𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦] The Research and Development Division extends its warmest birthday greetings to our esteemed Director, Dr. Jennifer T. Pelegrino!

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with success and meaningful accomplishments. May your leadership continue to inspire and drive our team toward greater heights.

𝓗𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝓯𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓫𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂, 𝓜𝓪'𝓪𝓶 𝓙𝓮𝓷!✨

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗘𝗡𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

With great pleasure, we warmly welcome Dr. Jennifer T. Pelegrino as the new Director of the Research and Development Division.

Your leadership, expertise, and commitment to academic excellence will undoubtedly inspire innovation, strengthen our research culture, and guide the division toward greater achievements.

We look forward to working together in advancing quality research, innovation, and research initiatives that create meaningful impact for our institution and the communities we serve.

Welcome aboard, and we wish you every success in your new role!

📢 1𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 | 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐒𝐅𝐂) 2026

This October, the 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐒𝐅𝐂) 2026 invites researchers, educators, professionals, students, policymakers, and development practitioners to become part of a growing community committed to building a more sustainable future.

With the theme, "𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝑫𝑮 17: 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔," the conference celebrates the power of collaboration, recognizing that sustainable futures are not built by one institution, one discipline, or one community alone. They are built through partnerships, shared knowledge, and a collective vision for change.

Whether your research addresses environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, technology, governance, community development, or innovative practices, your work has the potential to inspire action and spark meaningful conversations that extend far beyond the conference hall.

Submit your abstract today by scanning the QR code or through this link: https://forms.gle/24h1PLgn2VXCooFZ9

For more information about the conference, visit the website through this link: https://dnsc.edu.ph/rep/dsfc-2026/

SUBMIT NOW!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲

The research team successfully presented the proposed project, "Assessment, Characterization, and Containment Strategies for Buyo-buyo (Piper aduncum) in the Davao Region: Toward Responsible Utilization and Policy Development," during a coordination meeting held at the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) – Davao del Norte in Tagum City on July 20, 2026.

The meeting was attended by Alberto Bandiola, DPA, PENRO Davao del Norte Head, together with Engr. Grace O. Tulang, PhD, Project Co-Leader, and the project proponents Princes Luise Dela Tina-Picaza, LPT, PhD, and Rholey R. Picaza, LPT, PhD.

The presentation highlighted the project's objectives, implementation strategies, and collaborative efforts with DENR in addressing the ecological concerns posed by Buyo- buyo (Piper aduncum). The coordination meeting further strengthened the partnership between the academe and DENR toward evidence-based conservation, responsible resource utilization, and informed environmental policy development in the Davao Region.