Lloid Delos Santos, a Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Mathematics I student from the School of Teacher Education (STE) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), clinched a Top 4 finish out of 15 participants in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) – Regional Championships held on November 6, 2025, at the LM Metro Hotel, Zamboanga City.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) reclaimed the Champion and 3rd Place titles in the 4th Regional Kabataang Organic Agriculture Quiz Bee, conducted by ATI-RTC IX on November 4, 2025, at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City. It marks a back-to-back victory, securing the same rankings for the second consecutive year as the College once again demonstrates its consistent academic excellence and strong foundation in organic agriculture.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) proudly celebrates a remarkable research achievement as Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, Dean of the School of Teacher Education (STE), joins a team of researchers from various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in co-authoring a paper published in the Q1 Scopus-indexed journal Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research (Springer, 2025). The publication, titled “Integrating AI in STEM Education: Exploring Future STEM Competencies of Pre-Service Science Teachers in the Philippines,” highlights JHCSC’s growing involvement in high-impact international research addressing 21st-century educational challenges.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Regional Office IX, headed by Regional Director JCSUPT Amado A. Concepcion Jr., CESE, on November 5, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The partnership aims to strengthen environmental conservation efforts through coral propagation and reef restoration initiatives in the region.
JHCSC joined the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month and the commemoration of the 28th Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA) on October 30, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium. The event, hosted by the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) under the leadership of Dean Dr. Benjamin B. Mangila, carried the theme “Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development.”
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) actively participated in the seminar titled “Empowering Graduate Students Through Mental Health Awareness and Career Development” held on October 25, 2025, at the JHCSC HRM Hostel. The event was initiated by the Guidance and Counseling Office, led by Ms. Catherine D. Cabal, RGC, RPM, with the support of SGS Dean and Campus Director, Dr. Patricia D. Bahian. The Student Peer Facilitators (SPF) also played an essential role in organizing and preparing the day-long activity.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) delegation proudly concluded the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) 2025 Sports and Socio-Cultural Friendship Games on October 31, 2025, with an impressive collection of medals across various athletic and sporting events, reflecting the college’s unwavering dedication, teamwork, and spirit of excellence.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) delegation continued its winning momentum on the fourth day of the MASTS 2025 Sports and Socio-Cultural Friendship Games, hauling multiple gold medals in various sporting events.
In beach volleyball, Rey James A. Abasalo and Richard J. Recablangca displayed outstanding teamwork and skill to claim the gold medal, guided by Coach Id Palahang.
Showcasing outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, Mr. Lloid Delos Santos, a Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd Mathematics I) student from the School of Teacher Education (STE) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), outperformed other contenders from various institutions across Zamboanga del Sur and emerged as the Champion in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) – Provincial Eliminations, held on October 28, 2025, at Four Queens Resort, Tuburan District, Pagadian City.
JHCSCians continue to display remarkable strength and determination on the second day of the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Sports and Socio-Cultural Friendship Games 2025, securing medals and top rankings in several significant events.
