Mark Aljen D. Binocal
Center Director of Center for Futures Thinking and Regenerative Development
ABOUT
The Center for Futures Thinking and Regenerative Development of the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) was established through the initiative of University President Roy G. Ponce, EdD—the thought-leader in positioning DOrSU as a regenerative futures university, with the generous support of Senator Pia S. Cayetano, Chairperson of the Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking (SDGIFT); and CHED Commissioner Aldrin A. Darilag, PhD, CHRP, RMT, RN, Chairperson of the DOrSU Board of Regents.
REGENERATIVE AGENDA:
- Agenda 1: Regenerative Futures
- Agenda 2: Ecological Regeneration and Climate Change Mitigation
- Agenda 3: Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
- Agenda 4: Ecotourism and Hospitality Management
- Agenda 5: Nursing and Healthcare Systems
- Agenda 6: Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Smart Technology
- Agenda 7: Risk Reduction, Resiliency, and Well-being
- Agenda 8: Agrifood Systems Development and Precision Agriculture
- Agenda 9: Transformative Education, Communication, and Policy Development
- Agenda 10: Indigenous, Cultural, and Halal Studies
- Agenda 11: Values and Spirituality
- Agenda 12: Entrepreneurship and Economic Resiliency
CFTRD MILESTONES:
- Published research outputs in Scopus, Web of Science Indexed Journals, and AGPCI, contributing to the body of knowledge in relevant fields.
- Released episodes of the podcast Istorya Ta! on Spotify, fostering meaningful conversations and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted professional lectures and monitoring sessions through the RgF Caravan to capacitate faculty, staff, and relevant stakeholders.
- Participated in international, national, and regional conferences, intensifying internationalization efforts within the Asia-Pacific region and further establishing the university as a regional leader in regenerative futures.
- Launched the RgF Trainer’s Module to provide comprehensive training resources and capacity-building tools.
- Launched the Katigaman Policy Brief Series derived from research studies, to help inform and provide policy recommendations that align with the regenerative futures agenda.
- Trained over 10,000 participants from diverse sectors, including students, professionals, and stakeholders, to capacitate them about the niche and branding of the university. This initiative supports the vision to become a leading Regenerative Futures University in the Asia-Pacific Region by 2035.