The ANVIL

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐎 𝐈𝐕 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Student Council Organization Officers led by SCO Adviser Sir Christian Advincula, SCO President Nessie Piedad, VP External John Rey Advincula, Treasurer Mark Anthony Francisco, and Secretary Maria Lyn Nopre, headed over to Sakuya Villa in Tabaco City for SIGNO IV last April 20-21, 2026. It wasn't just about sitting in seminars; it was a deep dive into what it really takes to lead with integrity.

Between the strategy workshops and policy making sessions, the team had a blast bonding with other student leaders from across Bicol.

The two-day focused on:
• Strategic Planning & Policy-Making
•Youth Leadership in Nation-Building
•Team-Building & Collaboration

They even kicked off Day 2 with a Zumba session followed by some intense team-building challenges that really tested their synergy.

The trip ended on a high note with a beautiful tour, wrapping up around 4:30 PM yesterday.

They came home a bit tired, but with full hearts and a wealth of fresh ideas to make our campus life even better

Welcome back, SCO Officers! 👏❤️

𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬
𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫; 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲

In a major step toward the upcoming academic year, Donsol Community College (DCC) officially conducted its entrance examination for incoming first-year students today.

The examination, designed to assess the academic readiness of prospective freshmen under the strict supervision of college faculty and staff.

As of this afternoon, the testing phase is complete. Examination proctors have immediately transitioned into the checking phase.

Proctors are currently recording and processing the answer sheets to ensure a timely and accurate results. The college maintains checking standard to uphold the integrity of the admissions process.

𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑 || A Brighter Path for Sorsogon’s Youth: Governor Hamor Strengthens Beyond K-12 Educational Assistance Program

Giving every Sorsoganon student a fair shot at a college degree just became a much closer reality.

The Provincial Government of Sorsogon, under the leadership of Governor Boboy Hamor, convened the second stakeholders meeting today, March 31, 2026, to finalize the implementation of the Beyond K-12 Educational Assistance Program.

Governor Hamor’s vision goes beyond just paying for school, it's about investing in the person. During the meeting, he highlighted the importance of integrating Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and counseling services into the program to help mold well-rounded, resilient citizens.

The provincial government is preparing a formal ordinance to provide substantial financial relief tailored to the needs of different students:

Private HEIs: The province will cover 60% of total costs, including tuition, miscellaneous, and other mandatory fees.

Community Colleges: For students in institutions with free tuition, the program will provide a weekly stipend of ₱1,000 to cover food and transportation expenses.

The meeting, held at the Office of the Governor, brought together heads and representatives from various public, private, and community colleges across the province. Among the attendees were representatives from Donsol Community College (DCC), including College Registrar Ma’am Reea Averilla–Escorsa and Student Affairs Coordinator/Scholarship Coordinator Sir John Paul Asusano.

Their presence underscores the college’s commitment to ensuring its students benefit fully from these provincial breakthroughs.

The Beyond K-12 Educational Assistance Program is scheduled to launch for incoming college students this approaching academic year, marking a significant step toward brighter career opportunities for the youth of Sorsogon.

🩸 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑: 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Every drop counts! We are inviting Students, Faculty and Staff to participate in the upcoming mobile blood donation event in partnership with RHU Donsol. Your bravery today ensures a healthier tomorrow for those in need.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐒
WHEN: March 26, 2026
WHERE: DCC Office

We kindly request that you visit the clinic and look for Ma’am Nasonora Pesino to finalize your signup.

💡 WHY DONATE?

Save Lives: One donation can help up to three patients.

Free Health Check: Get your pulse and blood pressure checked.

Reminder: Please be sure to eat a full meal and drink plenty of water before your scheduled time.

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 || 𝐌𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

The competition was fierce, showcasing not only physical poise but also the wit and character synonymous with the DCC spirit. After a series of rounds including the much-anticipated Question and Answer segment—the following candidates emerged at the top spots:

𝑴𝒔. 𝑫𝑪𝑪 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 2026 | 𝑱𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑺. 𝑻𝒐ñ𝒈𝒂 | 𝑮𝑭𝑫 3𝑨
𝑴𝒓. 𝑫𝑪𝑪 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 2026 | 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝑪. 𝑺𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒔 | 𝑨𝑻 2𝑪

1𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒑 (𝑭𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆) | 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑻𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒐 | 𝑭𝑺𝑴 2𝑨
1𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒑 (𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒆) | 𝑬𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒐 | 𝑨𝑻 4𝑨

2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒑 (𝑭𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆) | 𝑹𝒉𝒆𝒂 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔
2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒑 (𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒆) | 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍 𝑹𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒐 | 𝑨𝑻 1𝑨

𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The lights shone brightest as the coronation of Mr. and Ms. DCC Heart 2026 titles were officially claimed. In a night defined by elegance and sharp wit, two student leaders emerged from the pack to take their place in campus.

The coronation marks a proud moment for the Garments Fashion and Design and Automotive Technology departments, as their representatives swept the top:

𝐌𝐬. 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐉𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐒. 𝐓𝐨ñ𝐠𝐚 (𝐆𝐅𝐃 𝟑𝐀)

𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐂. 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬 (𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝐂)

The Champions and the Jury: (L-R) Ms. Hazel Mae Dela Rosa (Judge), Mr. DCC Heart 2026 Kenneth Sabas, Ms. DCC Heart 2026 Jovie Toñga, and Sir Jomel Llaguno (Judge).

𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟕𝐊 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Governor Boboy Hamor led a consultation meeting this morning, March 19, 2026, to streamline the implementation of the 7K KADUNUNGAN Scholarship Program, a flagship initiative aimed at securing the tertiary education of Sorsoganon youth.

The meeting, held at the Office of the Governor, brought together heads and representatives from various public, private, and community colleges across the province. Among the attendees were representatives from Donsol Community College (DCC), including College Registrar Ma’am Reea Averilla–Escorsa and Student Affairs Coordinator Sir John Paul Asusano.

The consultation served as a vital platform to solidify the partnership between the Provincial Government and various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the province. By bringing school leaders directly to the table, the administration aims to synchronize administrative processes and ensure the timely delivery of educational support.

Photo Courtesy: SPIO

𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩, 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝: 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

The halls of Donsol Community College (DCC) were filled with the sound of sirens and steady footsteps today, March 11, 2026, as students, faculty and staff took part in the 1st Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (QNSED).

The drill wasn’t just a break from class, it was a serious response to CHED Regional Memorandum No. 42, s. 2026. With the help of the MDRRMO Donsol and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the campus transformed into a training ground to ensure that if a real disaster strikes, everyone knows exactly where to go and what to do.

While the MDRRMO guided the flow of the evacuation, the BFP was on the sidelines with checklists and meticulously evaluating how the school handled the simulated emergency. From the moment the first alarm rang to the final head count, the focus was on one thing: keeping everyone safe.

Following the earthquake simulation, the BFP conducted a fire suppression demonstration, educating students and faculty on the proper use of fire extinguishers and emergency carries.

After the dust settled, the evaluation officers shared a mix of advice. They noted that while the school followed the basic "Duck, Cover, and Hold" protocols well, there is always room for improvement.

They suggested on improving communication so that instructions reach every classroom instantly and thinking ahead for scenarios where a situation becomes worse, like blocked exits or power failures and moving beyond just walking out to practicing more complex rescue maneuvers that could save lives in a real crisis.

A successful drill isn't just about finishing fast, it's about identifying the weak spots now so they don't become problems later, evaluation officer said.

𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐏 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓

CHED UniFAST Region V hosted USAP UniFAST: Ugnayan sa mga Scholarship Coordinators upang i-Angat ang Programang UniFAST sa Bicol, March 2, 2026 at Vela Hotel, attended by CHED RO V Regional Director Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan, Jr., CESO III and other CHED RO V officials and staff, Scholarship Coordinators, HEI President, School Administrators.

The activity focused on streamlining billing, validation, and liquidation processes, highlighted by a Pledge of Commitment from participating schools to ensure timely document submission.

Among the participants were representatives from Donsol Community College (DCC), including Atty. Christine Baradia (HEI Municipal Accountant), Reea Joy Averilla (DCC College Registrar, representing the HEI President) and John Paul Asusano (HEI Focal Person/Scholarship Coordinator).

Regional Director Dr. Demetrio P. Anduyan, Jr. emphasized that the future of Bicolano education lies in the synergy between local government and academic relevance. He urged LUCs to move beyond mere "access" and focus on "quality and relevance" by mapping out courses that align with local resources and generate community livelihoods. He stressed that by offering specialized programs tailored to their specific municipalities, LUCs can ensure that students are not just graduating, but are equipped to drive the economic advancement of their own hometowns.

This approach marks a shift toward a more responsive and efficient higher education system, where administrative speed directly supports student success.

𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐂𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

In a significant step toward community-driven child advocacy, an orientation for Volunteer Child Welfare Facilitators was held yesterday at the Donsol Centrum for Recreation. The event gathered National Service Training Program (NSTP) students and selected 4th-year students to prepare them for important roles in child development and protection.

The initiative was spearheaded by Guided and Unified Interaction for the Development of Children, Incorporated (GUIDE, Inc.), led by its Founder and CEO, Dr. Gerry Duwin A. Dela Zerna. Alongside Vice President Dr. Loremia C. Loremia, thy emphasized the role of youth volunteers in creating a shield of protection around vulnerable children in the community.

The initiative received full backing from the DCC Administration. Present to support the student volunteers were Sir Filipino Almiñe Jr. (College Administrator), Sir John Paul R. Asusano (Student Affairs Coordinator), Ma’am Donna Melitante (FS and 4th Year Coordinator), and Sir Richard Atos (NSTP Coordinator).

The orientation focused on explaining the events and objectives of the training to the students to act as facilitators who can identify, support, and guide children in various community settings.