PANABO CITY — Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) emerged as one of the top-performing higher education institutions during the Deans Association of Agricultural Schools, Inc. (DAASI) 2nd Annual Student Regional Convention held on November 6–8, 2025, with the theme; “Driving Advocacy and Action for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry in the Davao Region”.
The convention showcased the skills and competencies of students from various higher education institutions across the region in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and socio-cultural events.
DNSC was declared Overall Champion in the Fisheries Technical Events, achieving the following distinctions:
1st Place – Fish Identification (Marie Joy S. Pizarro; Coaches: G. Guanzon & L. Bersano)
1st Place – Fish Weight Estimation (Marie Joy S. Pizarro; Coach: G. Guanzon)
1st Place – Quiz Bee (Francis Demigaya, Ashley M. Carpentero, and Izzy Myles C. Gomez; Coaches: L. Mondigo & B. Albert)
2nd Place – Bangus Deboning (Izzy Myles C. Gomez; Coach: B. Rodriguez)
2nd Place – Aqua Scaping (Janibal S. Bersabal & Justine Madrideo; Coach: L. Bersano)
3rd Place – Net Mending (Janibal S. Bersabal; Coach: L. Albert)
4th Place – Pond Layouting (Ashley M. Carpentero; Coach: L. Mondigo)
The Forestry team, composed of students under the Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry, made an impressive debut, finishing as 2nd Runner-Up Overall with performances in multiple categories:
2nd Place – Tree Diameter Estimation (Sophia Daylo; Coach: A. Monera)
2nd Place – Tree Identification (Decemar Saga; Coach: A. Monera)
2nd Place – Tree Leaf Identification (Decemar Saga; Coach: A. Monera)
3rd Place – Forest Seed Identification (Faith Grace Wabinga; Coach: J. Arcayna)
3rd Place – Forest Seedling Identification (Clara Mae Caderao; Coach: J. Arcayna)
3rd Place – Tree Height Estimation (Ruel Baclaan; Coach: M. Balili)
3rd Place – Wood Volume Estimation (Decemar Saga; Coaches: A. Monera, J. Arcayna & H. Macalisang)
3rd Place – Forestry Quiz Bee (Clara Mae Caderao, Sophia Daylo, and Kate Nicole Genosa; Coach: H. Macalisang)
DNSC’s Agriculture team also turned in commendable performances with multiple podium finishes:
1st Place – Feed Formulation (Maria Mae Quimbong; Coach: R. Gallardo)
1st Place – Field Layouting (Mikey Ian Vicada & Kim Sampag; Coaches: M. Balili & R. Tocmo)
2nd Place – Feed Ingredient Identification (Maria Mae Quimbong; Coach: R. Gallardo)
3rd Place – Fertilizer Computation (Jhoncel Degayo; Coach: R. Bartolome)
4th Place – Weed Identification (Joralyn Mampaundag; Coach: R. Bartolome)
4th Place – Diversified Farming Model (Faith Grace Wabinga; Coach: M. Balili)
6th Place – Disease Identification (Jonathan Caminade)
6th Place – Fertilizer Identification (Johncel Degayo)
6th Place – Liveweight Estimation (Jovannie Dimayong)
6th Place – Egg Weight Estimation (Jean Ramasasa)
7th Place – Seed Identification (Edilyn Baclaan)
7th Place – Quiz Bee (Edilyn Baclaan, Jonathan Caminade & Joralyn Mampaundag)
DNSC students also excelled in socio-cultural events, displaying their creativity and leadership.
1st Place – Research Proposal Pitching (Jeaster Nikko Suarez; Adviser: Leizel Esprela)
1st Place – Street Dance (FT and MB students; Coach: R. Bersabal)
Ms. DAASI 2025 – Shannice D. Noel (FAS)
Mr. DAASI Pag-asa 2025 – Jeaster Nikko Suarez (FT)
Other notable entries included the Parliamentary Procedure team led by Honey G. Martin, and participants in Public Speaking, Poster Making, and Technology Business Proposal (Food and Non-Food categories).
These accomplishments emphasized DNSC’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, hands-on learning, and community engagement, all aligned with its mission to advance innovation in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry education.
