Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), through its Main Campus and Canuto M.S. Enerio Campus, was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Office of Zamboanga del Sur during the Tanglaw: Pagkilala at Pasasalamat & Provincial New Year’s Call held on January 30, 2026, at the SMC Gift Pavilion along Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City. The recognition highlighted the College’s continued partnership with TESDA in advancing quality technical-vocational education and training in the province.

The JHCSC School of Law hosted a Testimonial and Appreciation Night honoring the September 2025 BAR Examination passers on February 1, 2026, at Pavilion Hall in Dao, Pagadian City. The event celebrated the academic achievement and perseverance of newly admitted lawyers who successfully hurdled one of the country’s most challenging professional examinations. It was organized by the School of Law Supreme Student Council (SoL–SSC) under the leadership of its president, Warson I. Buen, and held under the guidance of School of Law Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor, with the support of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, represented by his executive secretary, Ms. Prym Crio D. Postrero, and Provincial Governor Hon. Divina Grace C. Yu, represented by Hon. Michelle Espina-Villanueva, Board Member of the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur.

Roman Catholic employees and students of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus gathered at the campus gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, on February 2, 2026, for the second visitation of the Sto. Niño de Cebu Pilgrim Image of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Cebu, Philippines, which is revered as a symbol of faith among Filipino Catholics.

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) Batch “Aninag” of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) held its first-ever pinning ceremony on January 28, 2026. The event symbolized the students’ readiness to enter professional practice in the tourism industry. It was led by BSTM Program Chair Prof. Julie R. Cabalog, under the guidance of the Dean of the School of Business and Management, Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., with the support of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, whom the Pagadian Extension Campus Director, Dr. Patricia D. J. Bahian, represented.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) campuses held a series of recognition activities honoring the 2025 Board and Civil Service passers. The program was spearheaded by Prof. Venus Avenido, Dean of the Office of the Student Affairs and Support Services (OSASS), and was facilitated by the OSASS Department Heads of each campus, with the support of the visionary leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The activity recognized the academic achievements of JHCSCians who successfully passed their respective licensure and eligibility examinations.

The School of Teacher Education (STE) successfully held the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing for the Adopt-a-Subanen Student Project (ASSP). It formalized its partnership with the Catalyst Pro Tutorial and Review Center (CPTRC) on January 23, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel. The event was attended by school administrators, faculty members, students, parents, and partner institutions. It was led by Dean Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, with the support of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, highlighting the school’s commitment to collaborative and inclusive educational initiatives.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), led by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, conducted an online exploratory meeting with Chiang Mai University (CMU), represented by Dr. Tonapha Pusadee, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation of the Faculty of Agriculture, on January 21, 2026, via Zoom. The meeting aimed to initiate formal engagement between the two institutions to explore potential areas of collaboration.

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales led a Faculty Development Seminar conducted across the campuses of J.H. Cerilles State College, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to the continuous professional development of its faculty members. Serving as the resource speaker, President Rosales facilitated discussions focused on strengthening instructional competence and enhancing teaching and learning assessment practices in support of institutional academic standards.

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales conducted a meet-and-greet with all faculty and staff of the JHCSC Main Campus on January 20, 2026, at the Campus Gymnasium, to strengthen collaboration and promote open communication within the institution. The activity served as a platform to share updates, review accomplishments, and discuss institutional goals and priorities for the year.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) proudly celebrates a significant research milestone as Dr. Starr Clyde Lumanta Sebial, Dean of the School of Teacher Education (STE), and his co-authors published a scholarly article in the Q1 Scopus-indexed journal Frontiers in Sociology (January 7, 2026). This achievement reflects JHCSC’s strong commitment to high-impact research and to advancing inclusive and equity-driven education in the Philippines.