DDOSC-Research and Development Section - Montevista Branch

DdOSC joins regionwide writeshop for SCOPUS publication In a continuing push to strengthen its research culture and expand publication productivity, Davao de Oro State College participated in the SCOPUS-Ready: A Regional Writeshop on Research Publication and Global...

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗖 𝗫𝗜 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 “𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴”
Davao City | February 23–24, 2026 — The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges Region XI (PASUC XI) successfully conducted a two-day “Scopus Publication Training” on February 23–24, 2026 at the World Palace Hotel in Davao City. The initiative aimed to strengthen research capability and enhance the international visibility of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region XI.
The training featured experts from GHF University Excellence: Dr. Don Eliseo L. Prisno III, Jerico B. Ogaya, and Christian Joseph N. Ong, who delivered practical and insightful sessions on preparing and submitting manuscripts to Scopus-indexed journals.
Representatives from six SUCs across Region XI participated in the event, demonstrating a collective commitment to improving research productivity and global competitiveness. Among the institutions present was Davao de Oro State College, headed by Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay.
During the sessions, the speakers underscored the importance of Scopus publications in achieving international visibility, strengthening academic reputation, and improving institutional rankings. They provided step-by-step guidance on selecting appropriate journals and structuring manuscripts based on international standards. A significant highlight of the training was the discussion on how to choose legitimate journals and safeguard research from predatory, cloned, or fake publications, ensuring that participants can protect both their work and their institutions’ reputations.
The writeshop component allowed participants to work directly on their manuscripts with expert mentoring. At the culmination of the workshop, representatives from the different SUCs presented their draft outputs for feedback. For Davao de Oro State College, Mr. Orville J. Evardo Jr., Research Publication Unit Head, presented their output and received constructive comments from the facilitators and fellow participants.
The two-day engagement concluded with renewed motivation among attendees, reinforcing PASUC XI’s commitment to elevating research excellence and expanding the global research footprint of SUCs in Region XI.

𝗥𝗗𝗗 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
The Research and Development Division (RDD) of Davao de Oro State College held a division meeting on February 2, 2026, to discuss key agenda items critical to strengthening the College’s research agenda and ensuring that research initiatives remain relevant and responsive to community needs.
The meeting focused on research projects prioritization, research manual revision and compliance, planning and coordination for the DDOSC research niche, and updates on the Coffee Initiative. These agenda items were discussed to align ongoing and future research activities with institutional goals, quality standards, and local development priorities.
A major highlight of the meeting was the prioritization of research projects, which set the stage for the identification and approval of future institutional research endeavors. The prioritization process aimed to ensure that approved research projects are strategic, relevant, and responsive to community utilization, emphasizing research outputs that can be translated into practical applications, policy inputs, innovation initiatives, and extension programs.
The meeting was led by Jupite Mark U. Banayag, RDD Director, together with Eric D. Palmerola, Research and Development Unit Head. Also in attendance were Jeirah Lou Guzman, Research and Development Section Head for Montevista; Mary Jane Agang, Research and Development Section Head for New Bataan; and Grace Tulang, Research and Development Section Head for Maragusan. Unit heads Elizer M. Rebucas (Innovation Unit), Eric Ballesteros (Intellectual Property Management Unit), and Orville J. Evardo Jr. (Research Publication Unit) also participated in the discussion.
Through collaborative planning and coordination, the meeting reinforced the RDD’s commitment to strengthening research governance, improving compliance with research policies, and advancing initiatives that contribute to sustainable development and community impact. The discussions underscored DDOSC’s continuing efforts to build a responsive and utilization-driven research ecosystem that supports institutional growth and regional development.

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘!
The online version of the DDOSC Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Volume 3 is now accessible in an interactive flipbook format!
View the flipbook here:
https://ddosc.edu.ph/.../ddosc-multidisciplinary.../
Visit the official journal website:
https://ddosc.edu.ph/ddoscmrj/
Explore diverse research outputs, innovative ideas, and scholarly works—all in one digital space. Happy reading!

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘!

The online version of the DDOSC Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Volume 3 is now accessible in an interactive flipbook format!

View the flipbook here:
https://ddosc.edu.ph/3d-flip-book/ddosc-multidisciplinary-research-journal-volume-3-2025/

Visit the official journal website:
https://ddosc.edu.ph/ddoscmrj/

Explore diverse research outputs, innovative ideas, and scholarly works—all in one digital space. Happy reading!

congratulations!

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 | The Davao de Oro State College – Research and Development Division, through its Research Publication Unit, congratulates Mr. Rey John B. Rebucas and Ms. Loren P. Sangco, former Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) Program faculty members of DDOSC Montevista, and Mr. Orville J. Evardo Jr. and Mr. Chrizon Rian S. Cubio, personnel of the Research Publication Unit, on their recent international research publication.

Rebucas, R. J. B., Sangco, L., Evardo Jr., O. J., & Cubio, C. R. (2025). Exploring Factors Affecting Research Engagement of Instructors in Davao de Oro State College: Bases for Enhancement and Policy Recommendations. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 6(12), 5978-5991

Access the published paper here:
https://ijmaberjournal.org/index.php/ijmaber/article/view/3006

Your DdOSC–RDD family is proud of this achievement.

Empowering Future Entrepreneurs!

The Research and Development Section, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Department, successfully conducted an inspiring session titled “Business Plan: Building Sustainable and Competitive Enterprises,” led by Sir Aldrin B. Leon, Head of Office in Member Relations and Development Officer at Nabunturan Integrated Cooperative. The training was held at the DDOSC Montevista Gymnasium on December 15, 2025.

Participants, comprising both students and faculty members, gained valuable insights into developing comprehensive business plans, conducting market analyses, preparing financial projections, and confidently presenting their entrepreneurial ideas.

The lecture was followed by a hands-on workshop, where students actively prepared outlines of their proposed business ventures and shared their envisioned enterprises. This practical activity provided an avenue for collaboration, creativity, and the application of concepts discussed during the session, further strengthening their entrepreneurial skills and confidence.