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To mark the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Culmination, the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Lakewood Campus, under the leadership of Prof. Ricky A. Egos, the Administrator, hosted a program aimed at raising awareness and fostering mental health support for students and which integrated the Oath Taking Ceremony of the Student Peer Facilitators held on September 30, 2024, at the Brgy—Poblacion Covered Court in Lakewood participated by faculty, staff, and students.

In line with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Guidance and Counseling Office of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus, led by Mrs. Jonah T. Salaguste, RGC, RPm, held a culminating activity at the Library’s Audio-Visual Room (AVR) on September 30, 2024. The event, supported by the Student Peer Facilitators and spearheaded by their president, Mr. James F. Gudmalin, a BA in Political Science student, aimed to raise awareness and promote mental health support among students.

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), under the leadership of Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, conducted the Midyear Performance Review and Strategic Plan 2025 for the Student Affairs Division, which took place in the Conference Room of the Pagadian Annex Campus on September 27, 2024, attended by the Heads of Student Services across the JHCSC Campuses including Main, Pagadian Annex, Dumingag, and Canuto.

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, together with Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin, Dumingag Campus Administrator, led a site visitation at JHCSC Dumingag Campus on September 27, 2024. Top executives from Syntegral Global Solutions Group, including CEO Mr. Bryan Thomas, CTO Mr. Randy Knutson, and Coconut Managing Director Engr. Ramon Barbos attended the visit. The team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the campus’ land area, marking a pivotal step in their partnership to explore sustainable agricultural opportunities within the institution.

On behalf of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin, Dumingag Campus Administrator, and Atty. Esther Marie Ringon, BOT Secretary Designate, and College Legal Counsel attended the consultation with the partner agencies of Syntegral Global Solutions on September 27, 2024, at the Subanen Hall, Provincial Government Complex, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City.

Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, SUC President II of JH Cerilles State College and David Padgett, CEO of SeeMeSOL inked a Memorandum of Agreement during the launching of SeeMeSOL Philippine Office in Makati City on September 27, 2024, witnessed by Wendell Glenn Cagape, PhD, the Director for Internationalization and External Linkages.

In preparation for natural disasters, JHCSC conducted an earthquake drill in participation with the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) across all JHCSC campuses on September 26, 2024. The drill aims to equip every JHCSCian with the skills and awareness to respond effectively to earthquakes and enhance overall preparedness.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Board of Trustees (BOT) Finance Committee convened a crucial meeting on September 26, 2024, in the I.T. Building Conference Room at the Pagadian Annex Campus.

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales and Engr. Michael Torino, MPA, Section Chief, Bridge and Other Public Works Design/Head of the Planning Division, officially signed the Revised Project of Works for the Academic Building for the JHCSC Lakewood Campus on September 25, 2024, at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region IX Office in Zamboanga City. This agreement represents a significant advancement in the project’s implementation, aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure at the institution.

The first-ever JHCSC System’s Mental Health Advocacy has officially launched on September 25, 2024, at the JHCSC Pagadian Annex Lobby, Pagadian City. The event coincided with the global observance of Mental Health Awareness and adopted the theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” This theme highlights the growing importance of mental well-being, particularly in professional environments where stress and mental health issues often go unaddressed. Among the attendees were Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, Campus Administrator, Mrs. Janniece L. Magsayo, Pagadian Annex DSA In-Charge, the guidance counselors from the different campuses, faculty, staff, and students.