𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑻 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔

Writer: Farniza M. Marcaban
Photographer: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez

Photographer: John Carlo C. Padilla

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus Gymnasium was filled with energy and excitement during the PHELEMET 2025 Culmination held on April 11, 2025. The event carried the theme “Padayun, Pamagap, and Ghepeselabuk,” which translates to Continue, Tolerance, and Unity. Spearheaded by Sports Director Dr. Buena D. Calunsag and Socio-Cultural and Performing Arts Director Mr. Joseph B. Salimbangon, the celebration was made possible with the support of JHCSC Main Campus Director Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo and under the leadership of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

Notable attendees graced the event, including Office of Student Affairs Services Dean Dr. Jonno E. Tan and Hon. Cyrusdirk L. Elle, Supreme Student Federated Council President and Student Trustee. Students from all departments, along with staff and faculty members, gathered to celebrate the culmination of a series of sports and socio-cultural activities, showcasing the vibrant spirit and unity of the college community.

One of the event’s highlights was the Mr. and Ms. PHELEMET 2025 pageant, where candidates proudly displayed their Barong and Filipiniana attire and Playsuit outfits. Departments rallied behind their candidates, filling the gymnasium with cheers and excitement. At the end of the competition, the Blue Wolves (School of Teacher Education) clinched the title of Mr. PHELEMET 2025, while the Pink Panthers (School of Criminal Justice Business and Management) earned the crown for Ms. PHELEMET 2025. The Pink Panthers also secured Mr. ASEAN 2025, while Ms. ASEAN 2025 was awarded to the Blue Wolves.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒:
𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐎-𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 (𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐁𝐌)
𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐒 (𝐒𝐓𝐄)
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐒 (𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒)

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘:
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 (𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐁𝐌) & 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐒 (𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒)
𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏: 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐒𝐄𝐓)
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐒 (𝐒𝐓𝐄)

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋:
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 (𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐁𝐌)
𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐒 (𝐒𝐓𝐄)
𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏: 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐒 (𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒)

In her speech, Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo emphasized that the culmination was a celebration of the student’s achievements and a reflection of JHCSC’s goals of fostering leadership, intelligence, confidence, and passion. The successful PHELEMET 2025 is a testament to the college’s unwavering commitment to excellence, unity, and holistic student development.

Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
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