PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College Carmen Campus secured two major distinctions in the 5Ps Solution Pitching Competition during the 2026 Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services (PAPSAS) Annual Midyear Interactive Youth Forum, held on October 7–9, 2026, in Davao City.
Ms. Phrencess KC B. Jumamoy, Student Development and Services Division Coordinator and Local Student Government (LSG) Adviser, received the Best Project Proposal – Student Affairs and Services Category award for Project SASAGIP, which stands for Student Affairs and Services: Advocating for Guidance, Information, and Protection, under the Peace category.
Mr. Jemelito Kim Sabatin, Carmen Campus LSG Governor, earned the Best Project Proposal – Student Leader Category award for Project SANDIG, which stands for Sustainable, Attainable, Nurturing, Doable, Inclusive, and Growth-Oriented, under the People category.
Their proposals showcased approaches to student affairs and leadership that promote student welfare, inclusive participation, and community development. The competition gathered around 400 participants from 80 schools across the Philippines.
Anchored on the theme, “The 5Ps in Action: Empowered Youth Leaders for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Communities”, the forum highlighted the role of empowered youth leadership in advancing sustainable and inclusive development.
