SEARCH FOR DNSC PRESIDENT
AND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) Board of Trustees formally and publicly announces that the
Search for the 5th President of DNSC is NOW OPEN.

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Deadline for Submission 23 November 2026, Monday — 05:00 PM

A Minimum Qualifications

  1. Not less than thirty-five (35) years old and not a day older than the sixty-first (61st) birthday at the time of the expiration of the term of the incumbent President.
  2. A Filipino citizen.
  3. Holder of an earned doctorate degree from a CHED-recognized HEI or foreign institution accredited by its respective higher education ministry/commission or appropriate regulatory body, which is defined as Level 8 in the PQF, under RA No. 10968.
  4. With a proven track record as SUC/LUC administrator (e.g., president, vice-president, dean, campus administrator, director) or high-level management executive/administrator, whether in the public or private sector, for at least five years. Nomenclature of the position, especially in the private sector, may be clarified by the BOT as long as the position is high-level management.
  5. Must not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or suspended administratively for twelve (12) months, or dismissed from the service.

B Documentary Requirements

  1. Formal application letter addressed to the DNSC BOT Chairperson:
    HON. DESIDERIO R. APAG III, D. Eng, PCpE, ASEAN Eng.
    Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
    Chairperson, DNSC Board of Trustees
    4th Floor HEDC Building, C.P. Garcia, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  2. Detailed curriculum vitae, attested and signed by the applicant.
  3. Transcript of records, training certifications, professional accreditations, diplomas, and employment/service records.
  4. Published research work, if any.
  5. Omnibus Sworn Statement signed by the applicant containing the Proposed Vision, Mission, and Development Goals for DNSC, including a waiver authorizing the Search Committee to verify/authenticate personal information declared in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).
  6. Certificates/clearances from the following government agencies, obtained no more than three (3) months from the filing date of the application, indicating that the applicant has not been found guilty in any administrative or criminal case, when applicable:
    • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
    • Sandiganbayan
    • Civil Service Commission (CSC)
    • Office of the City Prosecutor
    • Office of the Ombudsman (for government employees)
    • Police Clearance
    • Institution/Company where the applicant is presently employed
    NOTE: In case of delay in the issuance of the agency/office concerned due to fortuitous events or force majeure, proof of payment of the application fee may be used in the application, subject to submission of the Certificates/Clearances at the time of the pre-evaluation process by the SCP. The deadline may be set by the Search Committee.
  7. Birth certificate authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
  8. Medical certificate of physical fitness issued by a physician from a government health institution not in any way connected with the applicant or the SUC applied for.
  9. Drug testing certificate pursuant to the CSC Memorandum Circular No. 13, s. 2017.
  10. Neuro-psychiatric examination result obtained from a government health institution. In case there is none, the neuro-psychiatric examination result shall be obtained from a DOH-accredited institution not connected with the applicant.
  11. Duly accomplished, computerized, and notarized Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212).

The Search Committee reserves the right to reject any application that is not in conformity with the applicable provisions of RA No. 8292 and its IRR, CMO No. 07, series of 2022, aside from the enumerated requirements.

The Search Committee further reserves the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents and to accept or reject any document it deems questionable.

An applicant who does not meet any of the above minimum qualifications and fails to submit any of the documentary requirements shall automatically be disqualified from the search process.

C Submission of Applications

The applications and other documentary requirements shall be filed either PERSONALLY by the applicant, through an authorized representative, by registered mail, or by authorized private courier with the SCP Secretariat.

Required Submission Copies

Interested applicants must submit one (1) set of original and six (6) certified true copies of the same documents and one (1) flash drive containing the scanned copies of the same documents.

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Final Deadline 23 November 2026, Monday — 05:00 PM

D Where to Submit

Commission on Higher Education

HON. DESIDERIO R. APAG III, D. Eng, PCpE, ASEAN Eng.
Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
Chairperson, DNSC Board of Trustees

4th Floor, HEDC Building
C.P. Garcia Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City, NCR, 1101

Davao del Norte State College

HON. DESIDERIO R. APAG III, D. Eng, PCpE, ASEAN Eng.
Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
DNSC Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

c/o College Secretarial Affairs Unit
Davao del Norte State College
New Visayas, Panabo City, Davao del Norte 8105

Phone: 0930-981-8156
Email:

The Search for the 5th President is Now Open

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and complete documentary requirements on or before the deadline.