Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

In line with its commitment to producing career-ready graduates, the Guidance and Counseling Office of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus, under the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), successfully conducted the two-day Employment Coaching & Mock-Job Interview 2026 on May 14–15, 2026. Anchored on the theme, “Career Ready Graduates: Building Confidence for Real-world Opportunities,” the activity aimed to strengthen the employability skills, confidence, and professional readiness of graduating students as they prepare to transition from academic life to the workforce. The initiative also served as a platform for students to gain exposure to actual recruitment and hiring processes while bridging academic preparation with professional employment demands.

The Commission on Audit conducted an Exit Conference for J.H. Cerilles State College to discuss audit observations, recommendations, and the status of implementation of prior years’ audit recommendations concerning the accounts and transactions of the institution for Calendar Year 2025. The conference was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, College President, and was facilitated by Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance, together with Ms. Jesu Marie Reducto, Finance Director. The activity was held on May 11, 2026, at the JHCSC Pagadian City Annex in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, in compliance with COA Memorandum No. 2014-011 dated October 21, 2014.

In preparation for the transition of graduating students into the professional world, the Guidance and Counseling Office of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian Campus, under the leadership of Ms. Catherine D. Cabal, RGC, RPM, conducted a two-day Employment Coaching and Job Fair on May 12–13, 2025.

The faculty extensionists of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) strengthened their capabilities after completing a three-day training on Innovative Extension and Community Engagement Projects for Sustainable Community Development, held from April 22 to 24, 2026, at the HRM Hostel, Pagadian Campus. The activity, initiated by Dr. Jerry B. Superales and supported by Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, focused on equipping participants with the competencies needed to design and implement responsive and sustainable extension initiatives.

“Take It From The Expert: How To Answer the Bar Exam Like a Topnotcher” successfully took place on April 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the J.H. Cerilles State College School of Law Conference Room.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) community joined various government agencies and local officials in celebrating the birthday of Hon. Divina Grace C. Yu, Provincial Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, during a gathering held on April 21, 2026, at the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Capitol in Pagadian City.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region IX and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region IX on April 14, 2026, at the JHCSC Pagadian Campus IT Building Conference Room. The agreement marks the launch of a major extension initiative, College Education Behind Bars (CEBB), a TABANGE flagship program aimed at supporting the reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) 2-A and 2-B students under the School of Business and Management (SBM) successfully conducted a two-day mock fine dining restaurant activity at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, on April 13–14, 2026. The activity served as their midterm examination requirement in HM 113 Fundamentals in Food Service Operations under Course Professor Llanevie Azel Niez.

JHCSC School of Law held a consultative meeting on April 11, 2026, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, and via Zoom to address key academic and administrative concerns affecting the School of Law community.

The JHCSC Board of Trustees (BOT) convened for its 1st Quarter Meeting on April 10, 2026 at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, following the unveiling of the outdoor LED wall of the JHCSC Pagadian Campus. The meeting was chaired by BOT Chairperson and CHED Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III and gathered key officials to review and discuss institutional initiatives vital to the institution’s pursuit of universityhood.