New DOSCST extension campus set to rise in Cateel

MATI CITY, Davao Oriental, Dec. 1 — A new extension campus of Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology (DOSCST) is set to rise in Cateel town after its old building was torn apart by typhoon Pablo two years ago.

The new campus is set to erect on a 2.5-hectares area situated in Sitio Mahan-ob, Barangay Mainit in Cateel secured through the initiative of the provincial government, which intends to provide college students here a conducive and safe learning environment. 

For the construction of two school buildings, the Commission on Higher Education Region XI has granted P25 million.

CHED XI Regional Director Dr. Raul C. Alvarez Jr. said this earmarked fund is also intended for the scholarship grants of deserving college students in said college.

During the groundbreaking ceremony held at the new school site last November 27, 2014,

Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon encouraged the college’s administration to continually inspire and educate the youngsters of Davao Oriental, particularly the survivors of Typhoon Pablo.

The governor has always believed that the youth is the hope of the fatherland and of this province.

She also urged the students for an active participation to academic endeavors and engagement in different government undertakings, saying that being involved will always benefit them, and as another way to respond positively to government initiatives, academe’s efforts and their parents’ sacrifices.

Malanyaon thanked DOSCST not only for providing the province an access to affordable yet quality tertiary education, but also for producing high-caliber graduates who contribute to the province’s vision and mission.

“DOSCST is a true partner of the provincial government of Davao Oriental when development is concern,” said Malanyaon, adding that “DOSCST is a brand already.”

She lauded particularly the unselfish efforts of DOSCST alumni-engineers who built core-houses under the Modified Shelter Assistance Program, Cateel River Irrigation Dam, Aliwagwag Ecopark and other Tourism Sites Development and PAMANA Projects.

The governor cited different heads of provincial departments who bestowed trust to the graduates

of DOSCST by hiring them accordingly.

Meanwhile, DOSCST President Dr. Edito B. Sumile expressed his gratitude to the community of Cateel, to Gov. Malanyaon, CHED, and DOSCST’s working force for the realization of another dream.

He said that the establishment of the two buildings is expected to be completed and functional before the opening of classes in June 2015. (PIO-DavOr/Van Jorain O. Rufin)