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Edelyn M. Pelaez

Atty. Marco Cicero F. Domingo, CESE, the newly appointed Regional Director of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office IX (CHED-ROIX), made his first campus consultation visit at J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) on January 13, 2025. The visit coincided with JHCSC’s first Executive Meeting of the year, attended by the Key officials of the College, including President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, Vice Presidents, Campus Administrators, Deans, and Heads of various offices, held at the Pagadian City Extension Campus Hostel.

Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, Vice President for Academic Affairs, warmly welcomed the attendees and thanked Atty. Domingo, for choosing JHCSC as the first SUC he has visited since assuming office in CHED-ROIX. She also commended President Rosales for his initiative in facilitating the visit. Following this, President Rosales introduced Atty. Domingo as a humble, approachable, and competent leader with exemplary achievements as a lawyer and CHED official.

In his address, Atty. Domingo emphasized his vision for Region IX, stating, β€œI want Region IX to be the first region where all SUCs achieve 100% COPC compliance.” He elaborated on the CHED’s directive to increase international rankings for public and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Atty. Domingo expressed his commitment to collaborating closely with JHCSC’s leadership to address concerns related to Certificates of Program Compliance (COPC) and accreditation.

As the consultation concluded, Pagadian Campus Director Dr. Patricia D. Bahian delivered the closing remarks and extended her gratitude to Atty. Domingo for his presence and support. She noted that his visit provided him valuable insights into the status of JHCSC, particularly regarding its COPC applications and program accreditations, which Dr. Grengia thoroughly presented.

President Rosales expressed optimism about the institution’s prospects under Atty. Domingo’s directorship. With his guidance and with the efforts of JHCSC, the College is hopeful that it will secure 100% COPC compliance for all its programs this year.
Atty. Domingo’s visit symbolizes a shared commitment to academic excellence and compliance with educational standards. It also reinforces JHCSC’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality tertiary education.

Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
“Stronger and Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education”