The JHCSC Dumingag Campus proudly held its 2025 Commencement Exercises for the graduating class, Batch Hiraya, on June 17, 2025, at the Municipal Gymnasium, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. With the theme “Igniting Innovation and Inspiring Sustainable Growth Towards 25 Years of Academic Excellence,” the event gathered JHCSC officials, deans, faculty, staff, graduates, parents, and esteemed guests, including the representative of Hon. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go—First District City Councilor Hon. Dr. Ariel Jeanjaquet Lim.
JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales officially confirmed eight hundred forty-six (846) graduates, presented by their respective deans across multiple academic departments. The conferment included:
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐆𝐒)
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd): 15 graduates
Master in Agricultural Development (MagDev): 6 graduates
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐓𝐄)
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd): 78 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in English: 48 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Mathematics: 8 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Filipino: 29 graduates
Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd): 27 graduates
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐉𝐄)
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim): 269 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management (BSISM): 49 graduates
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐒𝐄𝐓)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT): 136 graduates
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐀𝐒)
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (BAELS): 76 graduates
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐒)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA): 105 graduates
CHED Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III, D.Eng, PCpE, served as the keynote speaker, delivering a rousing message to the graduates: “Graduation is not the finish line. It is a powerful launchpad. And your next mission is to ignite, inspire, and impact.” He further urged them, “Let your brilliance serve. Let your skills heal. Let your mind build. But above all, let your heart lead.” He emphasized that while graduation marks the completion of academic training, it is only the beginning of a greater calling that challenges graduates to use their knowledge with compassion, purpose, and leadership.
A heartfelt student address was delivered by Cum Laude Ms. Richell Alia Labastida, who shared her journey of balancing motherhood and academics. With unwavering courage, she declared, “I never surrendered,” emphasizing that her passion for education remained firm despite the challenges and never allowed her circumstances to compromise her dreams.
A milestone highlight of the ceremony was the distribution of diplomas and official Transcripts of Records (TORs) to all graduates—a first in JHCSC history. This forward-thinking move aims to help new alums pursue employment immediately after graduation.
The program concluded with the singing of the batch song and a final tribute performance. With pride, resilience, and a shared vision for the future, Batch Hiraya of the JHCSC Dumingag Campus now moves forward—ready to make a difference in the world.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
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