Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

Congratulations to the 𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒌 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎, along with their Coach, Mr. Saddam S. Tandong and Assistant Coach, Dr. Frederick Grengia, for emerging as the 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏 in the 𝑴𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 during the 𝟕𝒕𝒉 𝒁𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒂 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, held from September 26-29, 2024.

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation (OVPRERG), led by Dr. Jerry B. Superales, facilitated a two-day training titled “Innovation and Project Impact Assessment,” participated by the forty-nine meticulously selected faculty researchers from across the JHCSC campuses, on October 10-11, 2024, at the Roxan Hotel in Pagadian City.

To promote a sense of togetherness within the community, the JHCSC Main Campus, led by Mrs. Bemia Snooky Beboso, held an event titled “Kasugiran 2024,” on October 11, at the College Gymnasium, Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. The Supreme Student Council, spearheaded by Mr. Earl Ryan D. Siso, organized this occasion in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs headed by Dr. Jonno E. Tan.

The Dumingag Campus hosted an acquaintance party themed “Euphoria in Monochrome” as part of the Kasugiran 2024 celebration at the Open Ground in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. This engaging event took place on October 11, 2024, and was spearheaded by the Supreme Student Council (SSC), led by SSC Governor Mr. John Michael Pacheco. The Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), under the guidance of Mr. Mariell Jun Sanchez, also played a key role in organizing the event, with support from Dr. Moises Glenn Tangalin, the Dumingag Campus Administrator.

The Lakewood Campus, under the leadership of Prof. Ricky A. Egos, Campus Administrator, hosted a Gala Night for “Kasugiran 2024” on October 9, 2024, at the Municipal Gymnasium in Poblacion, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur. This event is part of a series of acquaintance parties held across all JHCSC campuses. Attendees showcased their creativity by wearing black and red-themed outfits, an initiative led by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and SSC Governor Mr. Ralph Edward Trapa, in collaboration with Ms. Kleener Joy Pates, Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) In-charge.

The Pagadian Extension Campus, under the leadership of Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, hosted an acquaintance party on October 8, 2024, at the BSN Building Lobby. Attendees showcased their creativity by wearing Taylor Swift-inspired outfits. The event, themed “KASUGIRAN 2024: Unique Stories, Collective Identity, One JHCSC,” was organized by the Supreme Student Council, spearheaded by Hassanor Saanoding, in collaboration with the Department of Student Affairs (DSA), led by Mrs. Janniece L. Magsayo.

As part of the Adopt-a-District Extension Program (ADEP), the School of Teacher Education (STE) inaugurated its Research Capability Building Seminar Workshop Series for DepEd teachers of San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur on October 9, 2023. The event took place at the E-Center in Poblacion San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, spearheaded by ADEP Project Leader Mrs. Juvie B. Sebial, with solid support from STE Dean Dr. Starr Clyde S. Sebial.

The School of Nursing (SON), led by Dean Marjo S. Malabanan, held its 15th annual Cap and Badge Investiture and Candle Lighting Ceremony for “𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑬𝒖𝒏𝒐𝒊𝒂” on October 8, 2024. The event, themed “The Resilient Heart: Investing in Global Nursing Excellence,” took place at the Pavilion Hall, Provincial Center, Dao, Pagadian City.

Dr. De Vera III, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairperson, has been appointed as a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM or PH NatCom) Committee on Education, representing the government organization.

JHCSC, an institution committed to promoting inclusivity within the Indigenous community, officially launched the National Indigenous Peoples Month celebration today, October 7, 2024, at the Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. The event, held under the theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan, at Parangalan” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge),” highlights the importance of Indigenous culture and traditions.