DNSC hosts benchmarking visit from Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, Indonesia on Food Technology program
PANABO CITY — Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) welcomed Ms. Jessica R. Yoewono from Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, Indonesia, for a benchmarking visit on September 23, 2025. The DNSC team, led by Dr. Jesebel R. Besas, senior faculty member and Director for Production Services, presented an overview of the Bachelor of Science in Food Technology […]
DNSC fund managers attend the Crafting of the Work and Financial Plan for 2026, agree on responsible and strategic budgeting
PANABO CITY – In preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) conducted the Crafting of the Work and Financial Plan (WFP) for FY 2026 on September 22, 2025, at the Gender and Development Conference Room. The activity brought together planning and budgeting personnel, along with fund managers, to align institutional […]
Red Kites soar as overall champion in DNSC’s Kasadyaan Festival
PANABO CITY — The Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) community came alive in vibrant colors, cheers, and camaraderie during the Kasadyaan Festival 2025, held in celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. The month-long festivities showcased the talent, athleticism, and creativity of DNSC faculty and staff through various sports, cultural, and team-building events. […]
DNSC culminates month-long PCSA Celebration with 125th Parangal ng mga Lingkod Bayani
PANABO CITY — Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) brought its monthlong celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary to a close with the Parangal ng mga Lingkod Bayani, held at the DNSC Gymnasium. The culminating event honored the college’s retirees, loyal employees, mentors, and outstanding performers whose commitment to public service embodies the […]
DNSC recommended for continued ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024 QMS Certification
PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) passed its first surveillance audit for ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024 on September 24–25, 2025, with no nonconformities recorded. The audit was conducted by Ms. Khen O. David of W3 Solutionz FZE. The two-day evaluation covered document reviews, a campus tour, laboratory inspections, random interviews, class […]
From ‘Sira-Sira’ to State-of-the-Art: Head Librarian Paulina Baba’s 35 Years of Service
When Ma’am Paulina T. Baba first walked into the library of what would later become Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), she almost turned around and left. It was January 1990, and the library she was about to manage was in complete disarray. Chairs were scattered about, trash and bottles littered the floor, and a […]
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅. 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎: 𝟑𝟎 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓
When most people think of a teacher in higher education, they imagine someone delivering lectures, checking papers, and leading research. All of these are true. But for Prof. Samuel A. Plando, fondly called Sir Sammy at Davao del Norte State College, teaching has always meant being present for students, for both the raw, challenging years […]
Dr. Rayon’s Decade in Government: No Backer, No Connections, Just Consistent, Steady Service
Loyalty in public service is more than simply clocking in and out. It is about striving to be consistently good, day after day, year after year. In Davao del Norte State College, Dr. Leo Jr. D. Rayon is one of the most consistent employees in delivering excellent work, outputs, and insights. Known as a steady […]
DNSC Guidance organizes campus-wide activities for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Panabo City – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) conducted a series of activities in observance of the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month-long initiative, under the theme, “Hope Begins with Us”, seeks to promote mental health, encourage hope, and empower peer support across DNSC’s campuses. The campaign officially began on September 17, 2025, with […]
Dept. of Agriculture’s Young Farmers Challenge Info Caravan makes a stop at DNSC
PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) served as the venue for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Young Farmers Challenge Program – Batch 2025 Intercollegiate Competition Information Caravan on September 16, 2025, held at the DNSC Audio-Visual Room. The activity was open to all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and […]
