The Commission on Audit (COA), headed by Atty. David Oliver C. Kong, COA IX Regional Director, conducted an exit conference for JHCSC on May 20, 2025. Held at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, SET Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus, the conference aimed to discuss audit observations and ensure compliance with auditing policies and recommendations.
Executive leaders of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) convened at the Pagadian City Extension Campus Hostel on May 19, 2025, to present the Strategic Priorities of their respective offices’ Office Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR), which will be rated based on the attainment of their targets in accordance with the indicated performance measures for the period.
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from various institutions participated in the Steel and Discipline firing activity at the RMFB9 Regional Center, Police Regional Office 9, Barangay Balintawak, Pagadian City. The event, conducted on May 18, 2025, was facilitated by TSg Joseph D. De Guzman, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, alongside LT Elmer A. Desio of the Philippine Air Force. It was designed to promote responsible firearm handling and to introduce students to the fundamentals of marksmanship in a controlled and professional environment.
The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) M.E.A.S.U.R.E.S Team convened on May 15, 2025, at the BSIT Building Conference Room, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The meeting aimed to address institutional issues and concerns and provide updates on ongoing programs and initiatives.
The JHCSC Main Campus ROTC Unit successfully held its 2nd Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) for Academic Year 2024–2025, led by Col. Pompeyo Jason M. Almagro, MNSA (INF) PA, RAATI Chairman, through the representation of Ltc. John Ferdinand C. Lazo (GSC) INF, RAATI Vice Chairman, alongside the inspection team on May 14, 2025, at the San Miguel Central Elementary School in Poblacion, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. The annual inspection aims to assess the operational readiness and overall performance of the ROTC unit across administrative and tactical areas.
To promote standardized records management practices and enhance institutional efficiency, the Records and Archives Office (RAO, led by Mrs. Mae Desiree L. Luste, Records Officer II, spearheaded a Basic Records Management Training across the JHCSC campuses from May 6 to 9, 2025.
Writer: Edelyn M. Pelaez Photographers: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez, Kervin Jay V. Timtim, & Edilberto B. Mendez, Jr.
In a generous act of academic service, Dr. Jeremias Navarro Perez, a newly hired Ph.D. professor of music at J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), has provided a copy of his doctoral dissertation to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Library. The dissertation, titled “Selective Commodification as a Context for Sustaining Negrense Ata Cultural Performances, Philippines,” now serves as a valuable addition to the JHCSC’s growing collection of academic and cultural resources.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus celebrated its 17th Cyberian Fest on May 2 at the campus gymnasium, with the theme “The Digital Leap: Transforming Learning with IT.” The four-day event was spearheaded by Cyberian Club Adviser Mr. Marvin Mejorada, with guidance from the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) Dean, Engr. Perla A. Rivera, and support from Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Vilma C. Grengia.
JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales participated in the National Innovation Day 2025 held from April 28 to 30 at Novotel Manila, Araneta City, Quezon City. The event carried the theme “FLIP: Forging Leaders of Innovation in the Philippines” and was conducted in line with Section 27 of Republic Act No. 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act, which promotes public awareness and support for innovation while recognizing key milestones of both government and private sector efforts.
