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04/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | ‎𝗗𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

‎In celebration of the successful completion of the National Service Training Program (NSTP), Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) NSTP held its Graduation Ceremony for the class 2025-2026 on June 2, 2026, at the University Oval Grounds, with the theme, “Empowering the Youth Towards Responsive Community Service and Nation-Building.”
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‎University President Dr. Roy G. Ponce formally confirmed and recognized the 1,502 graduates from the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), 467 graduates from the Literacy Training Service (LTS), and 399 graduates from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)—who participated in a separate graduation ceremony earlier that morning—were officially confirmed and recognized for their hard work, dedication, and leadership demonstrated throughout their NSTP journey.
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‎“The core of your NSTP journey is volunteerism,” Dr. Ponce emphasized during his congratulatory message to the graduates.
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‎Dr. Ponce also noted that as an NSTP graduate, words such as readiness, security, and safety are necessary to a responsive service for the community, engaging to help address social and community problems.
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‎“We are not just sending you off with certificates, but releasing you into the world ready to serve, proudly wearing the banner of DOrSU,” he added.
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‎Moreover, guest speaker Reginrex Pusta underscored the idea of being a catalyst of change; he said that being the catalyst requires initiative, courage, and will to lead and leave an impact within the community.
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‎“Be the catalyst of change, embrace the spirit of volunteerism, and be regenerative thinkers,” Pusta urged.
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‎The ceremony also featured the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) Oath of Honor and Responsibility, administered by NSRC Coordinator Philip Salimaco, formally welcoming the graduates into a lifelong commitment of service and nation-building.
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‎| Sitti Aguidaog & Cris Adora Batobato

30/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝗗𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗨𝗔

Another year inscribed onto its growing legacy of institutional service, Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) commemorated its 5th Foundation Anniversary with a celebration themed ‘G.R.O.W.T.H. In Action: Driving Regenerative Futures through Resilience, Innovation, and Service,’ held on May 28, 2026, in the DOrSU Oval Field.

For this celebration, university administrators, faculty members, students, alumni, and distinguished guests gathered in a commemorative celebration which placed the university’s institutional developments into perspective through messages and discussions from university officials and guests.

Among the personalities present were Hon. Thelma Z. Almario, founder of the Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology (DOSCST); Myr. Joel Mayo Z. Almario; and Mrs. Jessica M. Lumapas, Principal of Mati National Comprehensive High School, who served as the event’s guest speaker.

In his State of the University Address, University President Ponce anchored the university’s trajectory on the G.R.O.W.T.H. framework, emphasizing goals centered on global recognition, research excellence, optimized accreditation, world-class digital transformation, thriving curriculum, and holistic development as key directions for DOrSU’s continuing advancement. It is primarily summarized in the SUA where University President Ponce reported that the university posted an overall physical accomplishment rate of 126.95 percent, exceeding its 100 percent target by more than a quarter.

Consisted in his message, Myr. Joel Z. Almario opened the archival history of the university, retracing its transition from Mati Community College to the Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technolgy (DOSCST) under the Republic Act 6087, and later to Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) under R.A. 11033, hallmarking the institutional and legislative journey of its present identity.

Complementing this historical account, Hon. Thelma stressed her message on resilience; Mrs. Jessica M. Lumapas, shared a reflective account of her own journey as a student in the institution, saying, “It took me almost 10 years to finish my degree here,” where she emphasized the resilience, she associated with both her personal experience and the institution.

The program also featured the recognition of various Presidential Awards, including Outstanding Researchers under the Research, Innovation, and Extension (RIE) 2025 program, as well as personnel recognized for excellence in service, achievements in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), and categories honoring outstanding and loyal employees.

The commemoration was further enlivened by performances from the Dagmay’ani Dance Troupe and Quadtone, adding cultural dimension to the event.

| Xavier Andaya, Eliza Dave Bakiao, & Keynt Harly Adol

27/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝟮,𝟮𝟵𝟮 𝗗𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Recognition echoed through the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) Activity and Student Centers as the university honored 2,292 PARANGAL awardees during PARANGAL 2026 on May 26, 2026, recognizing the academic achievements, leadership, service, and contributions of students and organizations across the institution.

The annual recognition program highlighted special awards, scholastic distinctions, service recognitions, outstanding student leaders, and student organizations, alongside the recent accomplishments of the DOrSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit during the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) 2026. The event recognized not only measurable accomplishments but also the persistence and effort behind them.

In his message, SUC President Dr. Roy G. Ponce highlighted the perseverance of students amid uncertainties and the continuing pursuit of excellence despite difficulties.

“Despite what is happening in the world, we still have student achievers,” Ponce remarked.

Meanwhile, keynote speaker Atty. John Rey Codilla underscored that recognition extends beyond awards and grades, emphasizing the lived experiences and challenges behind student success.

“We gather here not only to celebrate grades and recognitions, but to honor the real journeys behind excellence,” Codilla said.

Throughout the ceremony, students and organizations from main and extension campuses were recognized for accomplishments shaped by academic rigor, leadership, service, and perseverance. For many awardees, this reflects balanced coursework, organizational commitments, and personal challenges.

Beyond medals, certificates, and photographs, PARANGAL 2026 served as a recognition of the diverse journeys that shaped achievement within the university community, affirming in commitment to acknowledging excellence in many forms.

| Xavier Andaya & Trixia Escalante

27/05/2026

As the morning begins and prayer grounds slowly fill, Eid al-Adha arrives with a quiet sense of devotion carried through sacrifice, reflection, and faith. For many Muslim families, the day unfolds not simply as a celebration, but as a reminder of faith and generosity shared within families and the community.

Falling within the last month of the Islamic Calendar Dhul Hijjah, and lasting up to 4 days, Eid al-Adha also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in submission to the order of Allah’s. Before the sacrifice was carried out, Allah gave a ram to sacrifice instead, a moment that became one of the foundations of the celebration observed by Muslims around the world today.

The morning often begins with congregational Eid prayers, where communities gather dressed in clean and formal clothing before returning home to continue preparations for Qurbani. The ritual is the sacrifice of animals such as goats, sheep, or cows, where portions of the meat are distributed among families, relatives, and those in need, not as a display of tradition alone, but also for worship, remembrance, and gratitude.

In many communities, the day becomes marked by constant movement, homes receiving visitors, shared meals prepared throughout the afternoon, and families carrying portions of meat across neighborhoods as part of the celebration.

For others, Eid al-Adha also serves as a reminder that sacrifice can take many forms: discipline, humility, generosity, and the willingness to place faith and responsibility above personal comfort. The celebration may often be recognized through the act of sacrifice itself, yet the meaning of Eid al-Adha extends far beyond the ritual. The occasion becomes not only a commemoration of devotion, but also a reflection of compassion shared within the community.

Long after the prayers end and the gatherings quiet down, the meaning of sacrifice continues through the acts of faith, generosity, and remembrance carried beyond a single day.

To all our Muslim brothers and sisters, Eid Mubarak!

| Jay Francis Del Socorro & Lance Adrian Louis Cantoja

27/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗙𝘂𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗗𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Davao Oriental State University gathered Spear faculty members, volunteers, and students at the DOrSU Oval to celebrate Spear Feast 2026, anchored on the theme, “Fitness, Fun, and Friendship,” on May 22, 2026.

The event served as the culmination to the university’s activities despite limitations in time and energy conservation measures that affected the conduct of the usual, most anticipated semestral fitness day. Unlike previous semesters with planned programs, this semester’s celebration relied largely on on-the-spot and selected activities that brought excitement and unity to the student body.

During the event, the 19 group participants of Spear 4 showcased wit and enthusiasm in the impromptu Cheers and Yells competition. Meanwhile, Spear 2 featured a Zumba Mass Dance spearheaded by Mr. Floyd M. Boyles, encouraging participants to engage in physical activity.

The sports competitions were the major highlight of the celebration, with Spear 4 students demonstrating determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

In the volleyball competition, FiliPEHMs claimed the gold medal, Ummellivable secured the silver medal, and bronze medal for Psiecmathics and Aceclashers.

For funEball, Japylicious clinched the gold medal, followed by AgriPsy Numerix with silver, while Team Kahampang took the bronze medal.

The giant volleyball event also delivered exciting matches as Samfilnity bagged gold, Khylite received silver, and Franatics got the bronze.

Samfilnity, FiliPEHMs, and Japylicious were hailed as overall champions as they displayed outstanding performances throughout the celebration.

Although this semester’s Spear Feast was conducted under limitations and adjustments, the celebration reflected the university’s ability to adapt and maintain the spirit of camaraderie, strengthening the bonds among students and faculty while promoting wellness and unity.

| Kyle Señor, Trixia Escalante, & Vince Ian Cabrera

13/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄| 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

‎As the Student Election 2026 fast approaching, aspiring student leaders of the student body of Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) faced a closed-door interview, organized by the Ang Sidlakan Publication, the official student publication of DOrSU, on May 12, 2026 at the Ang Sidlakan office, Student Center.
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‎The interview aimed to allow the aspiring candidates to express themselves more to the students, presenting their intentions, leadership principles, and concrete plans for the welfare of the entire studentry. Through the question-and-answer portion, the candidates were challenged to explain how they would address concerns involving student representation, academic welfare, and campus transparency within the university. It also encouraged accountability and transparency among candidates as they seek the trust and confidence of the DOrSU community ahead of the upcoming elections.
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‎Additionally, the interview serves as a platform for students to get to know their future leaders beyond campaign materials and slogans, providing a deeper look into the candidates’ competence, preparedness, and commitment to public service.
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13/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄| 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

‎As the Student Election 2026 fast approaching, aspiring student leaders of the student body of Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) faced a closed-door interview, organized by the Ang Sidlakan Publication, the official student publication of DOrSU, on May 12, 2026 at the Ang Sidlakan office, Student Center.
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‎The interview aimed to allow the aspiring candidates to express themselves more to the students, presenting their intentions, leadership principles, and concrete plans for the welfare of the entire studentry. Through the question-and-answer portion, the candidates were challenged to explain how they would address concerns involving student representation, academic welfare, and campus transparency within the university. It also encouraged accountability and transparency among candidates as they seek the trust and confidence of the DOrSU community ahead of the upcoming elections.
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‎Additionally, the interview serves as a platform for students to get to know their future leaders beyond campaign materials and slogans, providing a deeper look into the candidates’ competence, preparedness, and commitment to public service.

13/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄| 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

As the Student Election 2026 fast approaching, aspiring student leaders of the student body of Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) faced a closed-door interview, organized by the Ang Sidlakan Publication, the official student publication of DOrSU, on May 12, 2026 at the Ang Sidlakan office, Student Center.
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‎The interview aimed to allow the aspiring candidates to express themselves more to the students, presenting their intentions, leadership principles, and concrete plans for the welfare of the entire studentry. Through the question-and-answer portion, the candidates were challenged to explain how they would address concerns involving student representation, academic welfare, and campus transparency within the university. It also encouraged accountability and transparency among candidates as they seek the trust and confidence of the DOrSU community ahead of the upcoming elections.
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‎Additionally, the interview serves as a platform for students to get to know their future leaders beyond campaign materials and slogans, providing a deeper look into the candidates’ competence, preparedness, and commitment to public service.

13/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄| 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

‎As the Student Election 2026 fast approaching, aspiring student leaders of the student body of Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) faced a closed-door interview, organized by the Ang Sidlakan Publication, the official student publication of DOrSU, on May 12, 2026 at the Ang Sidlakan office, Student Center.
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‎The interview aimed to allow the aspiring candidates to express themselves more to the students, presenting their intentions, leadership principles, and concrete plans for the welfare of the entire studentry. Through the question-and-answer portion, the candidates were challenged to explain how they would address concerns involving student representation, academic welfare, and campus transparency within the university. It also encouraged accountability and transparency among candidates as they seek the trust and confidence of the DOrSU community ahead of the upcoming elections.
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‎Additionally, the interview serves as a platform for students to get to know their future leaders beyond campaign materials and slogans, providing a deeper look into the candidates’ competence, preparedness, and commitment to public service.
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