Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

As part of the Adopt-a-District Extension Program (ADEP) under the TABANGE Framework, led by Prof. Ricky A. Egos, Extension Director guided by the visionary leadership of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, the JHCSC School of Business and Management (SBM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Skills Training for Non-Working and Indigent Citizens of Barangay White Beach, Pagadian City, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Barangay officials of Barangay White Beach.

Directed by CHED Commissioner Hon. Ronald L. Adamat and Ms. Marinette Lusanta, JHCSC, under the dynamic leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, hosted a film viewing of ‘The Blind Soldiers’ today, December 13, 2024 at the Main Campus Gymnasium, Mati, San Miguel Zamboanga del Sur.

The JHCSC Gender and Development (GAD) Office, under the leadership of Director Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo, hosted the culmination of the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) today, December 13, 2024. The event was held at the JHCSC Gymnasium, Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, with the theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines” and the sub-theme “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!”

The School of Business Management (SBM) held a two-day “SBM Fine-Dining and Modeling Experience” event on December 11-12, 2024. Themed “Taste the Runway: Where Fashion Meets the Flavor,” at the JHCSC Hostel at the Pagadian City Extension Campus, the event were spearheaded by Ms. Charmagne Merontos, course instructor for Professional Development and Applied Ethics and course instructor for HPC 101 Kitchen Essentials and Basic Food Preparation, Prof. Llanevie Azel Z. Niez, Secretary of the Council of Tourism and Hospitality Educators of Zamboanga Peninsula, with the guidance of SBM Dean Dr. Julito V. Mandac Jr., and with the support of JHCSC President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The event blended culinary arts with fashion modeling, offering a platform for students to demonstrate their skills in both fields.

JH Cerilles State College (JHCSC) participated in the 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Conference held on December 7-8, 2024, at the Mibang Hotel in Dipolog City. The conference, organized by St. Vincent’s College Graduate School, the Research and Development Office, and the Center for Community Extension and Linkages, partnered with international institutions such as Rangsit University (Thailand) and Norton University (Cambodia). It focused on the theme “Innovative Research for Sustainable Futures: Harnessing Digitalization to Advance the UN SDGs through Global Collaboration.”

The Legal Education Board (LEB) has re-issued and granted a Certificate of Government Recognition to J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) on December 12, 2024, to conduct and operate the Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program at Pagadian City Extension Campus.

During the flag-raising ceremony on December 9, 2024, the Office of Student Affairs and Services at J.H. Cerilles State College Pagadian City Annex Campus, headed by Ms. Janniece L. Magsayo, conducted a recognition program to honor the athletes and socio-cultural participants from the Pagadian Campus who brought home medals at the MASTS Friendship Games 2024, highlighting their remarkable achievements in the competitions and contributions to the event, which brought pride to the institution.

In commemoration of the 89th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), a simultaneous AFP-wide blood donation activity titled “Dugong Alay Mo, Sandigan ng Buhay Ko” was successfully conducted at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus Gymnasium on December 8, 2024. The event was spearheaded by Major General Romulo A. Manuel, PA Reserved Command, PA, with the support of San Miguel Mayor Hon. Ex D. Ocapan.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian Extension Campus officially marked the Christmas season with its vibrant “Lights-on for Christmas” program on December 6, 2024. The event, which marked the lighting of the campus Christmas decorations, was led by Mrs. Janniece L. Magsayo, the Pagadian Annex DSA In-Charge.

Delegates from J.H. Cerilles State College attended the Tourism Awareness Seminar organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT). They featured the guest speaker, Ms. Precious Jane R. Alumbro from HESED Tourism Consultancy and Services. This seminar aimed to enhance knowledge in tourism and professional development among educators and practitioners in the tourism and hospitality industry.