PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), represented by Dr. Joy M. Sorrosa, SUC President III, and Mr. Mer Jun Q. Cañas, Head of the Internationalization Initiatives and External Affairs Office (IIEAO), joined Commissioner Shirley C. Agrupis of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other higher education institutions (HEIs) for an international academic mission to China on April 8 – 13, 2025.
The delegation made a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in Beijing and met with Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz and Vice Consul May-I Fabros. The embassy shared data on Chinese citizens pursuing studies abroad, including in the Philippines, which allowed education leaders and officials to further recognize the value of the mission.
On April 10, DNSC signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Jiaxing University in Zhejiang Province. An MOU was with other 10 state and local universities and colleges on micro-credential offerings and job shadowing, while another was on student and faculty mobility and research. The meeting also included discussions with Jiaxing University’s international office team, headed by Dr. Pan Wei Wei.
DNSC also took part in the opening of the China Study Abroad Forum, launched in conjunction with the 30th China International Education Exhibition Tour. The event featured over 100 higher education institutions and organizations from countries such as Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, along with various industry partners. The exhibition served as a valuable platform for networking and building new partnerships. As part of the event, DNSC met with Director David from the School of International Education at Shijiazhuang Tiedao University to explore potential collaborations.
The DNSC delegation visited the China Agricultural University’s National Innovation Center for Digital Fishery to benchmark innovative practices that integrate Marine Fishery and Information Technology. The visit highlighted how digital tools are revolutionizing aquaculture, including the use of sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor fish, drone-assisted feeding systems, and zonal tracking for optimized fishery management.
These insights offer promising directions for the continued advancement of DNSC’s Marine Fishery and IT programs.
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