Welcome SGP-PA Scholars!

This is the quoted speech delivered by Dr. Florencia D. Sitchon, Vice President of Academic Affairs, welcoming the 4Ps scholars to their new home, the Davao del Norte State College during the Orientation Program last November 13, 2012 at the Audio-Visual Room.

Dr. Sitchon welcomes the 4Ps beneficiaries

Here is Dr. Sitchon's speech.

Our convergence in this hall today communicates our support and commitment to the president’s social contract with the Filipino people that is to make education the central strategy for investing in our people, reducing poverty and building national competitiveness. We have come from distant places leaving our daily chores just to express our desire of oneness and unity despite diversity as a people.

The Philippine National Development Plan emphasizes that all Filipinos have access to education that is geared towards the realization of their potentials as individuals, as members of a family, community, society and global village. It is anchored on the belief that education promotes well-being, develops the intelligence and potentials of all Filipinos in all aspects in the service of God and society.

In the performance of our strategic roles, especially as higher education institutions, to alleviate poverty and raise the economic conditions of our people, we unite and join our efforts together to do our share in making this country a better place to live. The challenge before us seems gigantic and urgent but if done in the spirit of love, peace and unity, God will surely bless our efforts.

Today, we commence this noble undertaking with great hopes that despite adversities and uncertainties we still can make a significant difference in the life of others. As we set our directions together, we shall look forward towards the attainment of our goals. Davao del Norte State College as a public institution of higher learning is happy and proud to serve our scholars, the best we can, as our share in the upliftment of our people’s quality of life. This is our vision and our mission as stewards and as servant leaders.

Through instruction, research and extension, we reach out to others and respond to the need for special social services towards improving productivity and sustainability. We shall take bold steps because we know we are not alone in this journey. DSWD is there. CHED is there, other institutions and individuals who commit themselves to this heroic endeavor are there and above all, GOD is always there. Our theme song shall be “Hawak Kamay, at Walang Iwanan”. Ang laban na ito para sa kahirapan ay laban nating lahat.

On behalf of our college president, Dr. Jonathan A. Bayogan, I warmly welcome everyone to our college. Although he is miles away from us, he never misses to communicate and give us instruction to welcome you all and make DNSC a home away from your respective homes. Again, welcome and feel at home with us.