𝑫𝑻𝑰-𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑳𝒂𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌, 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) hosted a negotiation meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to explore a potential collaboration under the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) program on June 3, 2025, at the JHCSC Conference room, IT building. The JHCSC President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, led the meeting alongside DTI Provincial Director Mr. Marlon A. Alabata.

Attendees from JHCSC included key officials such as Vice President for Administration and Finance Wilfredo M. Barnido Jr.; Planning Director Dr. Cleofe A. Baterna; Dean of the School of Business and Management and HRMO Director Dr. Julito V. Mandac Jr.; Production Director Mr. Renolfo Lasagas, and Ms. Jesu Marie Reducto, Budget Officer. The DTI team comprised Jason L. Jao and Sherin K. Francisco, both Senior Trade‑Industry Development Specialists (STIDS); Maria Angelica Y. Evasco, a Trade‑Industry Development Specialist (TIDS); and Hazel P. Tinampay, SSF Coordinator.

Dr. Rosales expressed that the invitation aligns with its institutional mission of delivering relevant educational programs and community‑oriented services. The college emphasized that a partnership under the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) initiative would strengthen support for the province’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by improving access to technologies and services that boost productivity and innovation.

Dr. Mandac detailed JHCSC’se readiness to support research, extension, and capacity-building. He presented the college’s capabilities in food-product testing (including shelf-life, nutritional content, feasibility, and safety), comprehensive product analysis, and innovation-driven development of food and non‑food items. These services aim to bridge local testing gaps by embedding them within the college and enhancing community outreach. He also underscored plans to create sustainable, market-ready products with educational impact, stating that JHCSC’s innovations can cost more than initial production yet offer viable livelihood opportunities. Moreover, he highlighted Halal awareness and education integration within the institution to bolster the tourism industry and attract prospective investments.

The meeting concluded with assurances from the college and the DTI that they would continue the discussion with scheduled follow-up sessions. These will formalize facility scopes, define roles, and map out funding mechanisms to bring JHCSC’s proposed testing and innovation services into full operation.