DSSC - Regional Coffee Innovation Center & Museum

𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐂

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), through its Value Chain Innovation for Sustainable Transformation in Agrarian Reform Communities (VISTA) Project, conducted an educational visit to the Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC), giving participants firsthand exposure to the Center's research, extension, and innovation initiatives in the Philippine coffee industry.

The activity was conducted on July 28, 2026 at two sites: the Coffee Research Site (in collaboration with DSSC-RCIC and Dizon Farms) located in Sitio Bacoco, Brgy. Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur and the RCIC and Museum within the Main Campus of DSSC. The visit was attended by the team from the VISTA Project, along with officials and personnel from various provincial and regional offices of the Department of Agrarian Reform. The RCIC team facilitated the discussions and technical demonstrations, engaging participants in coffee production and quality evaluation.

Read full article here:
https://rcic.dssc.edu.ph/news/dar-vista-project-conducts-educational-visit-to-dssc-rcic

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

The Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) convened a partnership meeting with Bansalan Cooperative to strengthen and enhance the implementation of the existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two institutions. The meeting focused on reinforcing collaborative initiatives that support the sustainable development of cooperatives across the Davao del Sur province, with particular emphasis on empowering coffee farmers while extending assistance to other agricultural sectors served by the cooperative.

The coordination meeting was held on July 27, 2026, at the Board Room of the Bansalan Cooperative Building, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Representing DSSC were Dr. Regie D. Patagoc (RCIC Director); Ms. Pia Marie Cabarrubias-Lawoglawog, MPA (PDO II); and Mr. Alvin P. Crodua, RAgr (AO II). Meanwhile, Bansalan Cooperative was represented by Ms. Anabel N. Sayson, MBA (CEO); Ms. Elsie Bacornay-Alam (Business Development Services Officer); Mr. Norlix Lucas (Agri-Technician); and Ms. Cyna Wella Culpa (Youth Program Coordinator).

𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

The Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) conducted a series of field data gathering activities as part of its research project entitled "Integrated Nutrient Management for Productivity, Quality, and Economic Performance of Arabica Coffee under the Mt. Apo Conditions." The activities were conducted on July 8 and July 24, 2026, at the coffee research site in Sitio Bacoco, Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur.

Read full article here:
https://rcic.dssc.edu.ph/news/rcic-conducts-field-data-gathering-for-coffee-research

We are officially welcoming Ms. Pia Marie C. Lawoglawog, MPA to the Coffee Regional Coffee Innovation Center as our Research, Extension, and Quality Systems Head / PDO II.

As we continue to push the boundaries of coffee innovation and community extension at Davao del Sur State College, we are confident that her leadership will guide our team to even greater heights.

Join us in greeting her a wonderful start with the RCIC Team! Welcome, Ma'am Pia Cabarrubias - Lawoglawog! ☕️☕️🥂🥂

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𝗗𝗔-𝗥𝗙𝗢 𝗫𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗖, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) of Davao del Sur State College welcomed Ms. Marie Ann M. Constantino, Regional Technical Director for Operations of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI, during her visit to the Coffee Museum and RCIC facilities on June 18, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the institution’s initiatives in coffee research, innovation, technology transfer, and industry development while strengthening collaboration between DSSC and the Department of Agriculture in support of sustainable and competitive coffee production in the Davao Region.

Read the full article here:
https://rcic.dssc.edu.ph/news/da-regional-technical-director-visits-dssc-coffee-museum-and-cacao-laboratory

We are incredibly thrilled to celebrate our very own RCIC system developer, Lloyd Ryan Reyes, for an amazing achievement at the Capstone Project Presentation held yesterday, June 16, 2026, at the DSSC Gymnasium!

Lloyd bagged the 1st Place Best Paper Award in the Plenary Session for his outstanding work entitled "Conexus: An Operational Management System for the regional Coffee Innovation Center with Data Analysis".

Seeing your hard work, innovation, and dedication to elevate RCIC on this stage is truly inspiring. You are proof that future-proofing of the SMART generation is well underway!

The entire RCIC Family is proud of you!💐💕😍🎉

Coffee farmers in the highlands of Davao del Sur can now improve the quality of their coffee and reach better markets with the help of science and technology.

Full story: https://bit.ly/4vT2kve

𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗖

The Regional Coffee Innovation Center (RCIC) of Davao del Sur State College welcomed a group of Mexican tourists on June 10, 2026, as part of their Davao del Sur Coffee Tour Experience. Organized through the Provincial Tourism Development and Cultural Promotions Office (PTDCPO) and CES Travel and Tours, the visit showcased the province’s rich coffee heritage, industry innovations, and ongoing efforts to support local coffee farmers. Guests toured the RCIC and Museum, learned about the coffee value chain, and engaged with coffee experts who shared insights into the unique qualities and growing potential of Davao del Sur’s coffee industry.

Read the full article here:
https://rcic.dssc.edu.ph/news/mexican-tourists-to-explore-davao-del-sur-coffee-heritage-at-rcic