As part of the celebration of the 26th Commencement Exercises of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), the Pagadian City Extension Campus held its graduation ceremony on June 17, 2025, at the Mega Gymnasium, Provincial Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City. With the theme โIgniting Innovation and Inspiring Sustainable Growth towards 25 Years of Academic Excellence,โ the ceremony honored the hard work and dedication of 410 graduates who successfully completed their academic journey.
Atty. James Lee Cundangan, Assistant Solicitor General, served as the Commencement Speaker. Members of the JHCSC Board of Trustees, college key officials, and the Pagadian Campus faculty and staff also graced the ceremony. Proud parents gathered with the ๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐ to witness this momentous occasion.
As presented by the respective School Deans, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, President of JHCSC, formally acknowledged and confirmed the 410 graduates across various programs. The academic programs and number of graduates are as follows:
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Juris Doctor (JD) โ 33 graduates
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Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) โ 27 graduates
Master of Agricultural Development (MagDev) โ 5 graduates
Master of Science in Environmental Resource Management (MSERM) โ 6 graduates
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) โ 72 graduates
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Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), major in English โ 36 graduates
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) โ 89 graduates
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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) โ 117 graduates
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Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (BAELS) โ 25 graduates
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๐ (TOR) during the graduation rites. This historic milestone was made possible through the visionary leadership of Dr. Rosales, reflecting JHCSCโs commitment to producing globally competitive and employment-ready graduates, along with the recognition of academic excellence, where five Latin Honor Awardees and two Proficiency Awardees were honored with medals and certificates.
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๐, BSEd-English, in her valedictory address, reflected on the challenges and triumphs of their academic journey. โIt was tough, but we made it,โ she told her fellow graduates.
This historic event marked the academic success of the graduates and underscored JHCSCโs unwavering dedication to accessible, quality, and transformative education.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
“Stronger and Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education”
