𝐁𝐒𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐇𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐂 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially granted a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) to J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC)—Pagadian City Extension Campus for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, offered by the School of Nursing (SoN). CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis signed the certificate on October 20, 2025.

Issued under Certificate No. 372, Series of 2025, the COPC signifies that JHCSC has fully complied with CHED’s prescribed minimum requirements for the BSN program, in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1994 (Republic Act No. 7722) and CHED Resolution No. 575-2025.

College President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, accompanied by Prof. Marjo S. Malabanan, Dean of the School of Nursing, personally received the COPC, presented by Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III, at the CHED Central Office on November 12, 2025.

This milestone reflects the collective dedication and hard work of the BSN faculty and staff, guided by Dr. Patricia D. J. Bahian, Pagadian Campus Director, and Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, Vice President for Academic Affairs, under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

The COPC grant for JHCSC’s BSN program reaffirms its commitment to providing quality education that aligns with national standards. Moreover, it strengthens the College’s role in producing competent, compassionate, and service-oriented nursing professionals who will play a vital role in the healthcare sector and contribute to national development.