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31/07/2025

𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 |

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐨

On July 30, 2025, the people of Barangay Mabugnao in Maragusan, Davao de Oro came together for a special event — a Tree and Bamboo Planting Activity organized by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). The activity aimed to help protect the environment, prevent disasters like floods and landslides, and promote unity in the community.

The event began early in the morning with the arrival and registration of participants. Many local stakeholders from different sectors in Maragusan came to join the meaningful activity. After registration, the program officially started with a prayer and the singing of the Philippine national anthem, showing respect for the country and the purpose of the event.

A warm welcome message was given to everyone, followed by the rationale of the activity, which explained the importance of planting trees and bamboo in keeping the environment clean, green, and safe. The event also featured inspiring messages from the local chief executive, who shared support for the cause and encouraged everyone to care for nature. A tribal court judge and the DSWD team leader also gave their messages, highlighting unity and bayanihan spirit.

The program ended with a closing remark, and participants listened carefully to the announcement and instructions for the tree and bamboo planting activity. Everyone was excited and ready to do their part in helping nature.

With smiles and teamwork, the participants planted trees and bamboo around the area. This simple but important act showed love for nature and hope for a better and safer future for Maragusan.

It was also participated by DDOSC-Maragusan stakeholders, showing the valuable contribution of the academe in environmental protection efforts.

This activity is a reminder that when people work together, great things can happen — not only for today but also for the next generations.

✍️John Rey
📷Brent

12/07/2025

The official school publication of Davao de Oro State College visited SunStar Davao for an educational tour aimed at gaining insights into newsroom operations, journalistic ethics, and the dynamic environment of media work.

SunStar Davao is honored to have hosted students from the Maragusan, New Bataan, Compostela, and Montevista campuses, and wishes them all the best in their journey ahead.

07/07/2025

𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

Please be informed that the Teacher Education Department (TED) will conduct Student Profiling for incoming 1st year students only under the BSED and BEED programs.

Please refer to this schedule.

BEED Program
- July 14- 15, 2025. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Look for Sir Harlem Besoro)
BSED Programs
English Major - July 14- 15, 2025. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Look for Maam Kristelle Combater)
Mathematics Major - July 14, 2025. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Look for Maam Judy-ann Langres)
Social Studies Major - July 14, 2025. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Look for Sir Kenneth John Cajandig)

Venue: Teacher Education Department Office.
What to bring? 1pc 2x2 id picture and Ballpen.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿!
Failure to attend the profiling schedule will result in disqualification from enrollment for the First Semester of the upcoming school year.

27/06/2025

𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓
28 June 2025, 7:06 AM

Strong shaking was felt in Davao de Oro this morning as a Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit 85 km S 58° E of Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental.

The public is reminded to stay calm and alert at the same time. When shaking is felt, do the Duck-Cover-Hold and stay away from objects that may easily fall or break.

Stay safe, everyone.

SOURCE: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/earthquake-information3

26/06/2025

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 || The Teacher Education Department of Davao de Oro State College – Maragusan Branch proudly congratulates 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐄. 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚, 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐝, on the successful completion of her graduate studies at Holy Cross of Davao College. This milestone reflects her exceptional dedication, perseverance, and intellectual excellence. Her unwavering commitment to furthering her education is truly admirable and serves as an inspiration to all.

Congratulations, 𝓜𝓪’𝓪𝓶 𝓙𝓪! ✨🎉

Your DDOSC – Teacher Education Department Maragusan Branch family is proud of you.

20/06/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒| 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 — 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, the faculty and staff of Davao de Oro State College – Maragusan Branch joined a tree planting activity conducted at the college's Farm 2 site in Sitio Narra, Brgy. New Albay. The occasion reminded everyone of how absolutely important each person is in creating a greener, more resilient Maragusan.

Leading the Municipal Arbor Day campaign, the Local Government Unit of Maragusan (LGU) organized the tree planting project. The LGU called on all sectors — barangays, schools, businesses, NGOs, NGAs, youth groups, and Indigenous Peoples communities — to join together for a common objective: to preserve and develop the environment.

With spades, seedlings, and a great sense of purpose, the DDOSC faculty and staff planted trees everywhere in the assigned area. Apart from assisting reforestation, the effort also fostered community bonds and ecological awareness among participants.

Arbor Day 2025 stood for optimism and accountability more than just a tree planting activity. It reminded the people of Maragusan that simple but significant acts of care at the local level begin the process of healing the planet. Planted today, the trees should help future generations by offering shade, pure air, and a better environment.

With the combined efforts of the Maragusan people and organizations like Davao de Oro State College, Maragusan makes a proud step toward a sustainable future. "Let's nurture nature today for a better tomorrow," as the saying goes.

📝Ethel
📷 Den Joy

18/06/2025

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

Davao de Oro State College-Maragusan Class of 2025 Graduates were honored during the 8th Commencement Exercises, which took place at Maragusan Cultural Center on June 17, 2025. The event followed the theme "𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨, 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝: 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚", celebrating students' strong morale and foundation built over years of education.

The ceremony opened through a Processional, singing of the Philippine National Anthem and Davao de Oro Hymn, followed by the Presentation of Graduates. The State University and College President I, Lilybeth Matunhay, gave an inspiring message, and a Commencement Address delivered by Eddie Jr. A. Cabansag, MAEd. Following that, the long-awaited diplomas and certificates were distributed and the meaningful tassel turn was witnessed.

Central to the program was the moving valedictory message of BSED-Social Studies Magna Cum Laude, Christine Mae M. Varona. "𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙐𝙨. 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙧. 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚. 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙩." Standing with honor before her fellow graduates, she recalled their journey and thanked God and those who stood by them. Varona encouraged the class to 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙩—𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝.

Later on, a Pledge of Loyalty and Alumni Pledge by Ms. Dannika Fraile Joy D. Digaum—Leadership Excellence Awardee and Ms. Karen Mabagod—Alumni Federation Representative. Lastly, a warm acknowledgement from the branch director, Jay Mark Bantayan, MSc was put into words.

Full of pride, the graduates sang with heart and danced with joy as the ceremony drew to close. A moment rich in happiness, tears, and bright dreams. The 8th Commencement Exercise successfully concluded bearing a message for all graduates: "𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆."

Official Photographers and Videographers: DJ Prints Photography & Films
Stage Decorations: PerfectArts Deco Creative Creations Event Management Services

17/06/2025

[HIGHLIGHTS]

Davao de Oro State College- Maragusan Branch Baccalaureate Mass, 8th Pre- Commencement, and 8th Commencement Exercises.

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17/06/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

The 8th Pre-Commencement Exercises of DDOSC-Maragusan Branch held at the Maragusan Cultural Center on June 17, 2025, honored graduates and united them with their families before the formal graduation ceremony.

The event began with opening remarks from Vanessa T. Compas, MPM, Student Affairs and Services Unit Head, followed by the Hooding Ceremony led by Jay Mark D. Bantayan, MSc, Branch Director. An inspirational message given by Hon. Angelito J. Cabalquinto, Municipal Mayor of Maragusan; message of the Keynote Speaker, Alvin C. Consarva, Teacher II, Maragusan National High School introduced by Rheamie R. Fuyonan, MEd-ECE, Practicum Coordinator.

During the ceremony, graduates were recognized for their hard work, and dedication in gaining accomplishments as well as reflecting throughout their college journey. A message of gratitude was delivered by Haein Jill D. Hangad, Magna Cum Laude from BSED-Social Studies, and Salute to the Faculty was delivered by Jezer M. Catarman, Magna Cum Laude from BSED-Social Studies. Lastly, a congratulatory message was expressed by the institution's branch director, Jay Mark D. Bantayan, MSc.

This pre-commencement exercise served as an important milestone in students for valuing their academic perseverance and motivating them as they embark on their future endeavors.

𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑫𝑫𝑶𝑺𝑪!

Official Photographers and Videographers: DJ Prints Photography & Films
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✍️Diane
📷Jamen, Jaybee, Althea, Aizel, & Kiert

17/06/2025

KARON NA JUD!

16/06/2025

𝐔𝐆𝐌𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐉𝐔𝐃!

13/06/2025

[𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑] 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬

On June 13, 2025, all fourth-year graduating students and second-year moving-up students gathered to celebrate a very special event the Baccalaureate Mass. This occasion was a heartfelt opportunity to thank God for the school year that had passed and to ask for blessings as the students prepared to embark on the next chapter of their lives. The words from 2 Timothy 4:7 echoed in the hearts of all present: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” These words were a powerful reminder of the perseverance and faith required to reach this important milestone.

The Catholic students attended the Mass at Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish, while the Non-Catholic students gathered at Four Square Church. Teachers, parents, and guardians also joined to pray, celebrate, and support the students on this meaningful day.

The Mass began with an opening prayer and songs that set a reverent tone. Scripture readings were shared, followed by a special message from the priest or pastor. They encouraged the students always to strive to be their best, to remain faithful, and to keep praying as they grow and learn more in life. The priest reflected on the verse from 2 Timothy 4:7, inspiring the students to remember that although challenges lie ahead, with faith and determination, they can “fight the good fight,” finish their course, and keep their faith strong throughout their journey.

Each graduating student participated actively by offering prayers, reflections, and words of gratitude. Departments representing the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT), Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE), and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) shared remarkable testimonies that added depth and meaning to the celebration. Representatives thanked God for His guidance and blessings and expressed their heartfelt appreciation for teachers, classmates, parents, and school staff whose support made their achievements possible.

They recalled joyful and meaningful moments from their school years, lessons learned inside and outside the classroom, and the many challenges they faced. Through these experiences, they grew both as students and as individuals. Their stories embodied the spirit of perseverance, reflecting the message of the scripture that they have fought their good fight and are ready to finish their course with faith. In closing, they encouraged everyone to stay strong, remain hopeful, and continue confidently pursuing their dreams.

After the Mass, the students received a special blessing a sign that God accompanies them as they enter new accomplishments and face life’s challenges after graduation. The day ended with warm smiles, hugs, and photos with teachers, friends, and family.

It was a joyful and thankful day for all. The Baccalaureate Mass not only celebrated the students’ achievements but also helped them feel prepared, hopeful, and excited for the future, inspired by the enduring strength found in faith.

📝John Carl and John Rey
📷Aizle and Jaybee