J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales delivered the State of the College Address (SOCA) on August 30, 2025, at the Pavilion Hall, Dao, Pagadian City. As the centerpiece of the 24th Founding Anniversary, it highlighted the Collegeโs milestones, achievements, and future direction under his visionary leadership and the collective efforts of the institution.
The occasion was graced by CHED officials Dr. Desiderio Apag III and Dr. Joseph Lou C. Sta. Teresa, SUC leaders Dr. Maria Rio Abdon Naguit (JRMSU) and Dr. Joseph C. Pepito (CTU), Dumingag Municipal Mayor Hon. Gerry Paglinawan, PTA officials, and the Zamboanga del Sur Coast Guard. JHCSC Board of Trustees members, key officials, faculty, and staff were also in attendance to celebrate the Collegeโs milestones.
The celebration carried the theme โCarrying the Torch Forward in 24 Years: Honoring the Past, Sustaining the Present, and Committing to a Brighter Future.โ It showcased the courage, vision, and resilience of those who built JHCSCโs foundation, highlighting three unified themes: honoring the past by carrying the torch of their legacy, sustaining the present with dedication and purpose, and building a future filled with hope, excellence, and opportunity.
๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ฌ ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ:
Accelerating Growth: Through RIPE and Strategic Frameworks (MEASURES, TABANGE, SPEED UP, CARE, SMART, RESPECT, & BONDING)
๐esearch: Advancing a culture of innovation
๐nstruction: Elevating academic standards and empowering students
๐roduction: Promoting income, innovation, and sustainability
๐xtension: Transforming communities through TABANGE
Institutional Reforms and Strategic Milestones
As part of ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ, JHCSC proudly stands as a SUC Level II institution with 32 academic programs. As of August 2025, all 27 undergraduate programs and 4 masterโs programs have achieved 100% Certificates of Program Compliance (COPC). The remaining masterโs program (MSERM) is scheduled for evaluation on September 15โ16, 2025, completing compliance for all programs. The college also has nine Level III accredited programs, a PRIME-HRM application in progress, and is preparing for ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Looking ahead to Building Tomorrow, President Rosales outlined JHCSCโs journey toward becoming Zamboanga del Sur State University, guided by its new Vision, Mission, and Core Values. He presented the collegeโs Strategic Goals (RESILIENT), aligned with the 10-Point Legislative Agenda of Hon. Rep. Jude A. Acidre and Dr. Shirley Agrupisโ CHED national framework (ACHIEVE), highlighting the institutionโs commitment to purposeful growth and excellence. He also unveiled the 2025โ2030 Roadmap and the LUDIP 3D Model for the Main and Pagadian Campuses, charting a clear path toward the Collegeโs future.
In his address, President Rosales expressed heartfelt appreciation to the faculty, staff, college officials, BOT members, CHED leaders, partner SUCs, and provincial government leaders of Zamboanga del Sur for their unwavering support, noting that their collective efforts enabled JHCSCโs achievements during his two-year leadership as comeback president.
As President Rosales concluded his State of the College Address, he left the community with a ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ๐, ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
โWe may be a small college today, but we carry a big heart and an even bigger dream โ to rise as a future leading university for quality tertiary education in the country. To every JHCSCian, stakeholders, and partner institutions, thank you. You are the heart and soul of this journey. Padayon ta, JHCSC. The future is ours to shape. Daghang salamat, Tulunghaan ko, mabuhi ka!โ
This resounding message united the entire JHCSC community, sparking pride and determination to carry the torch of excellence forward and shape a brighter future together.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
“Stronger and Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education”
