The Davao de Oro State College, through its Research and Development Division, successfully conducted the Agency In-House Review (AIHR) 2026 for Proposed Institutionally Funded and Patriotic Research on October 29, 2026, via Zoom teleconference. The activity brought together teaching and non-teaching researchers across the College to present and undergo technical evaluation of their proposed research projects.

A total of 69 research proposals were presented and evaluated during the activity, reflecting the College’s continuing commitment to strengthening its research culture and advancing knowledge generation through relevant, responsive, and impactful research initiatives.

The review was organized into four thematic areas: Education; Criminology and Social Science; Agriculture; and Entrepreneurship and Business. This thematic arrangement provided a focused platform for assessing the research proposals based on their respective disciplines, relevance, technical soundness, and potential contributions to institutional development and the communities served by the College.

The activity formally commenced with the opening remarks of DdOSC President, Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, duly represented by Dr. Gloryjean C. Altamera, Vice President for Academic Affairs. In her message, she emphasized the importance of research as a vital component of the College’s mandate in higher education, highlighting its role in generating evidence-based solutions, addressing emerging societal concerns, and contributing to sustainable development. Furthermore, she expressed her appreciation to the Research and Development Division for their continued support in advancing the institution’s research initiatives.

The proposals underwent technical evaluation by ten experts in their respective fields. For the Agriculture thematic area, the evaluators were Engr. Ramelyn C. Valdueza and Dr. John Paul L. Matuguinas. The Entrepreneurship and Business area was evaluated by Dr. Carlo Jay P. Albite and Rimark M. Inhambre, while Dr. Christian Paul S. Moyon and Prime Enrique R. Rendon served as evaluators for Criminology and Social Science. Meanwhile, the Education thematic area was assessed by Dr. Russel J. Aporbo, Dr. Leo D. Rayon Jr., Dr. Jocelyn A. Matildo, and Dr. Jevannel G. Borlio.

Through their professional expertise and constructive recommendations, the technical evaluators provided valuable insights to help researchers strengthen their proposals, improve their research methodologies, and ensure the quality, relevance, and feasibility of their proposed studies.

In her closing message, Dr. Jennifer T. Pelegrino, Director of the Research and Development Division, conveyed her deepest gratitude to all participating researchers, technical evaluators, and the technical working group for their time, expertise, and commitment to making the activity a success. She recognized the evaluators for sharing their knowledge and providing meaningful recommendations, the researchers for their dedication to developing relevant research initiatives, and the technical working group for their efforts in organizing and facilitating the event. She also underscored that the insights gained from the review would serve as valuable guidance in further refining the proposals and strengthening the College’s research endeavors.

The successful conduct of AIHR 2026 reaffirms DdOSC’s commitment to fostering a dynamic research environment that promotes academic excellence, innovation, and meaningful contributions to society. Through initiatives such as this, the College continues to empower its researchers to develop quality research projects that address pressing concerns, respond to community needs, and support institutional and national development.