DSSC - Student Trustee

31/07/2026

22/07/2026

𝟐𝟔𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑) 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Davao del Sur State College Supreme Student Council, through its Student Trustee, participated in the 2026 2nd Quarter Regular Board of Trustees Meeting held on July 22, 2026.

The meeting served as an important avenue to deliberate institutional matters, policy directions, and decisions that contribute to the continued advancement of the College and the welfare of its stakeholders.

It also reaffirmed the importance of student representation in institutional governance through ensuring that the voices, interests, and aspirations of the student body remain part of the decision-making process.

22/07/2026

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

With immense pride and confidence, we congratulate 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, President of the DSSC-Supreme Student Council for Academic Year 2026–2027, on taking her oath as the newly appointed Student Trustee of the Davao del Sur State College Board of Trustees for AY 2026–2027.

As the Student Trustee, Hon. Pardillo assumes one of the highest responsibilities entrusted to a student leader, serving as the official bridge between the student body and the College's highest governing body. In this vital role, she will actively participate in Board of Trustees meetings, champion the interests and welfare of every DSSCian, provide meaningful student perspectives in institutional decision-making, and ensure that the voices of the students are heard where it matters most.

May your journey as Student Trustee inspire every DSSCian to believe that leadership is not merely about holding a title, but about carrying the hopes of many with integrity, courage, and purpose.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒐!

15/07/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩?

Every great journey begins with one courageous leap.
Every transformation starts with one willing heart.

What awaits those who choose to leap?
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

~ coming soon 🌟💜

22/02/2026

𝑨 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝑺𝑺𝑪 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕

During her opening remarks at the 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, our Supreme Student Council President and the official representative of all DSSCians at the DSSC Board of Trustees delivered inspiring words reminding us that we are the heart and strength of 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞. Together, we continue to build an unbreakable fortress of excellence, unity, and purpose.

Happy 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, our dearest guiding light, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞!

19/12/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑴𝒔. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒂, 𝑴𝑨𝑬𝒅-𝑳𝑻!

Thank you for being a pillar of leadership and reliability on the DSSC Board of Trustees. Your commitment and heart for service truly make a difference, both behind the scenes and beyond. Wishing you a year filled with joy, good health, and well-deserved blessings.

With warm birthday greetings from the Office of the DSSC Student Trustee.

19/12/2025

𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

The Davao del Sur State College successfully held its 24th Regular Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting through a hybrid setup at CHED QC, the DSSC Board Room, and via Zoom for all Regional Directors.

The Office of the Student Trustee extends its deepest gratitude to our beloved Trustees for a productive and meaningful 2025, marked by shared commitment, collaboration, and sound governance for the DSSC community.

Here’s to continued service and stronger partnerships, see you again next year!





𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Marites Rulona | Board Secretary

22/07/2025

𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑

It is with great pride that we welcome 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐚, the newly appointed Student Trustee and President of the DSSC Supreme Student Council, to the Board of Trustees.

In her pivotal role, Hon. Nayona will serve as the vital link between the student body and the governing board, ensuring that the voices and concerns of DSSC students are effectively represented in decision-making processes. With her dedication and unwavering commitment to student welfare, she is poised to bring about meaningful change and contribute to the continued growth of our institution.

𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑵𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒂 𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒑𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑫𝑺𝑺𝑪. 💙💛

21/07/2025

[𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘] 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦!

On July 17, 2025, during the 22nd Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of Davao del Sur State College held at Bukidnon State University, 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒚𝒂 𝑵𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒂 our very own Supreme Student Council President, officially took her oath as the 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒆 of DSSC!

Alongside Hon. Andrew Felix Iv Cunanan (Faculty Trustee), Hon. Nayona joins the esteemed members of the Governing Board in representing the student body with dedication, integrity, and purpose. Her presence marks a renewed spirit of student leadership at the institutional level.

The meeting was presided over by Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III, DSSC Chairperson-Designate, and was attended by key board members, including CHED RO XI Director Maricar Casquejo. Key academic developments such as the new graduate program and enhanced BSEd curricula were discussed, shaping a promising future for DSSC learners.

A heartfelt salute to outgoing Student Trustee 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑱𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒐 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏 and Faculty Trustee Hon. Jayson Pucot for their unwavering service.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩-𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚!



Photo Credits: Tuesday Matet

29/03/2025

𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) Board of Trustees (BOT) successfully held its 21st Regular Meeting (1st Quarter, CY 2025) on March 24, 2025, at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Central Office at Diliman, Quezon City. This session marked the first meeting presided over by CHED Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III as Chairperson of the DSSC BOT, alongside DSSC President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes as Vice-Chairperson.

Among the highlights of the meeting was the election of Dr. Delia T. Ayano, President of Davao del Sur Bamboo Industry Development Council, as the Private Sector Representative, further strengthening the board’s leadership. Discussions focused on enhancing institutional governance, operational efficiency, and strategic development to further DSSC’s mission in higher education.

Student Trustee Jino R. Dayanan was among the board members in attendance, ensuring that student representation remained integral to the discussions.

With renewed leadership and a shared vision for academic excellence, DSSC remains steadfast in its commitment to educational advancement and institutional progress.