Voices for Transformation and Emancipation

23/03/2026

| 𝗗𝗢𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮
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Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) has been shortlisted for the 2026 GADtimpala, placing the university among the state universities and colleges (SUCs) set for on-site validation under the national gender mainstreaming recognition program led by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
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The on-site validation is scheduled on April 21–22, 2026, and will be conducted by a six-member team composed of representatives from PCW and CHED.
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READ MORE: https://dorsu.edu.ph/2026/03/23/dorsu-shortlisted-for-2026-gadtimpala/
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This milestone underscores the university’s sustained work in gender mainstreaming, led primarily by the Center for Gender and Development. Under the leadership of Dr. Jeralyn Hemillan, and with the support of GAD focal persons Dr. Mary Fil M. Bauyot, Assoc. Prof. Jhonnel P. Villegas, and Dr. Helina Jean P. D**a, the center has been driving programs, projects, and activities that strengthen gender responsiveness across the university’s academic, administrative, research, extension, and community engagement functions.

05/02/2026

| Pursuant to Memorandum Order No. 15, s. 2026, issued by the Office of the University President, classes and work across all campuses of Davao Oriental State University are suspended today, February 5, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm Basyang.
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Regular classes and operations shall resume tomorrow, unless otherwise advised through a subsequent memorandum.
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Please stay safe and keep monitoring official updates.

05/02/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

📅 October 20, 2025 - May 18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period (Nationwide except BARMM)

📅 May 1-18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period in BARMM

📅 September 28 - October 5, 2026
👉Filing of Certificates of Candidacy

📅 September 28 - October 21, 2026
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 October 3 - November 9, 2026
👉Election Period
👉Gun Ban

📅 October 22-31, 2026
👉Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
👉Eve of Election Day
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 November 2, 2026
👉ELECTION DAY
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 December 2, 2026
👉Last Day to File Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)

References:
COMELEC Resolution No. 11177:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11177.pdf
COMELEC Resolution No. 11191:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11191.pdf

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

📅 October 20, 2025 - May 18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period (Nationwide except BARMM)

📅 February 9 - March 31, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period in BARMM

📅 September 28 - October 5, 2026
👉Filing of Certificates of Candidacy

📅 September 28 - October 21, 2026
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 October 3 - November 9, 2026
👉Election Period
👉Gun Ban

📅 October 22-31, 2026
👉Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
👉Eve of Election Day
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 November 2, 2026
👉ELECTION DAY
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 December 2, 2026
👉Last Day to File Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)

❗️PAALALA: Suspended ang voter registration sa Antipolo City, Rizal mula January 19 - March 22, 2026 upang magbigay-daan sa mga aktibidad kaugnay ng isasagawang March 14, 2026 Special Elections sa 2nd Legislative District ng Antipolo City.

References:
COMELEC Resolution No. 11177:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11177.pdf
COMELEC Resolution No. 11191:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11191.pdf

12/05/2025

| Davao Oriental State University stands in solidarity with the Filipino people in championing clean, honest, and peaceful elections. We encourage every Filipino to vote with integrity, discernment, and a deep sense of responsibility for the future of our country. Your vote matters—make it count!

10/05/2025

𝗦𝗮 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝟭𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀! 🇵🇭

Narito ang oras at lugar ng botohan:

⏰ 5:00AM - 7:00AM - 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 eksklusibo sa mga Senior Citizen, Persons with Disability (PWD) at Buntis na botante. Maaari pa rin silang bumoto hanggang 7:00PM.

⏰ 7:00AM - 7:00PM - 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 para sa lahat.

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 - Para sa mga Senior Citizen, PWD, Indigenous People (IP), Buntis, at Escorted Persons Deprived of Liberty na botante ng Regular Polling Places.

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 - Matatagpuan sa ground floor ng Regular Voting Center para sa mga Senior Citizen, PWD at Buntis na botante.

𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚-𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 - Matatagpuan sa Assisted Living Facility para sa mga Senior Citizen at PWD.

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 - Mga itinatag na voting centers na malapit o nasa loob ng komunidad ng mga Indigenous Peoples.

𝙋𝘿𝙇 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 - Matatagpuan sa loob ng mga detention center o jail facility para sa mga Persons Deprived of Liberty.

Alamin kung saan ka boboto gamit ang Precinct Finder: https://precinctfinder.comelec.gov.ph/ 🔍

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, magtungo sa official website: https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=2025NLE 🌐

10/05/2025

| As the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections draw near, hear the timely message from Most Rev. Abel C. Apigo. Reflect on his call for every Filipino to pray for leaders who are God-fearing and guided by integrity.

May we all seek divine guidance in making choices for the greater good. Remember to vote wisely— for the betterment of our nation and the Filipino people!

10/05/2025

📣 2 days na lang, eleksyon na! Andam na ba ang imohang listahan para karong piniliay?

Tan-awa ang giya sa paghimo ug saktong listahan para atoang malikayan ang pag “over vote”

10/05/2025

Mga higala! Atong paminawon ang mensahe ni Bishop Abel Apigo alang sa umaabot nga eleksyon.

Usa kini ka panawagan para sa usa ka malinawon, matinud-anon, ug mahimsog nga piniliay karon May 12, 2025. Gidasig niya ang tanan nga pilion ang mga kandidato nga angay, Diyosnon, matinud-anon, ug adunay tin-aw nga plataporma para sa kaayohan sa katawhan!

09/05/2025

𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗔

✅ I-shade nang buo ang bilog.

Samantala, narito ang mga 𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗟 na paraan ng pagmarka sa balota at ituturing na 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦:

❌ Huwag ipaloob sa square ang bilog. Hindi ito bibilangin dahil walang parte ng bilog ang na-shade.

❌ HUWAG mag-drawing ng star, puso, o iba pang hugis sa bilog o alinmang parte ng balota.

𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔: Ipinagbabawal sa ilalim ng Section 36 (e) ng Resolution No. 11076 ang paglalagay ng anumang DISTINGUISHING MARK sa balota maliban na lamang sa tamang pag-shade ng bilog.

02/05/2025

Culminating citizen voters’ education in Baganga draws over 100 participants to promote informed and responsible voting

City of Mati – More than 100 participants gathered in DOrSU Baganga, Davao Oriental, today, May 2, 2025, for the culminating activity of the Voices for Transformation and Emancipation (VoTE) program citizen voters’ education initiative, aimed to empower local communities through sustained electoral education and engagement.

The activity marked the final leg of a series of community-based voter education sessions conducted across Davao Oriental, aiming to deepen the public’s understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the democratic process.

Spearheaded by the Center for Gender and Development, in collaboration with the Center for Futures Thinking and Regenerative Development, BS Development Communication, AB Political Science and AB Psychology academic programs, the initiative sought to address persistent challenges such as political misinformation and disinformation and vote-buying, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

The culminating lecture brought together a diverse group of attendees, including youth leaders and first-time voters. Participants were engaged in an interactive session covering key topics such as ‘History of Elections’ by Ms. Shelly Decenilla, the importance of ‘Voting Behavior and Elections’ by Mr. Niño Ngoho. Meanwhile, Ms. Melrene Isabel Morales discussed the ‘Guiding and Action Points for Citizen Voters.’

The attendees pledged to promote responsible voting in their communities and expressed gratitude for DOrSU, highlighting how the sessions clarified misconceptions and enhanced their commitment to civic engagement.

A participant said, “Mag tanaw kita sang every candidate ng kanilang personality, track records, and kung genuine ba sila [We should look at each candidate’s personality, track record, and whether they are genuine].”

As the 2025 elections draw near, DOrSU team amplifies its campaign on social media to strengthen civic engagement further and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.

02/05/2025

𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒂 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔

City of Mati— As part of its continued efforts to promote informed, empowered, and responsible participation in the electoral process among the youth, the Voices for Transformation and Emancipation (VoTE) Program of DOrSU once again conducted its Citizen Voters’ Education session at the Tarragona External Classes today, May 2, 2025, engaging over 100 students in a meaningful discussion on electoral and democratic engagement.

The historical evolution of elections in the Philippines, patterns in voter behavior, and actionable insights for citizen voters were discussed by esteemed speakers from the DOrSU Main Campus: Ms. Shelly April Decenilla, Mr. Nino V. Ngoho, and Ms. Melrene Isabel Morales.

In a powerful session aimed at inspiring civic responsibility, speakers challenged students to take an active role in their communities by emphasizing the importance of informed voting.

Through relatable examples and dynamic discussions, the speakers underscored the necessity of critical thinking and responsible decision-making. They highlighted that civic engagement should extend beyond election periods, calling for ongoing participation in community affairs.