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J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) under the leadership of President Edgardo H. Rosales commenced its month-long 24th Founding Anniversary celebration on August 11, 2025, with a three-in-one ceremony at the Main Campus — a Thanksgiving Mass, the blessing of the Lawn Tennis Court and four newly procured vehicles, and the ribbon-cutting with ceremonial serve — graced by Zamboanga del Sur Vice Governor Hon. Roseller L. Ariosa.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) officially marked the opening of its 24th Founding Anniversary and the Launching of ASEAN Month Celebration on August 11, 2025, at the Main Campus Gymnasium. With the theme “Carrying the Torch Forward in 24 Years: Honoring the Past, Sustaining the Present, and Committing to a Brighter Future”, the event embraced an ASEAN-inspired atmosphere. It was spearheaded by the Event Management Team (EMT) of the Main Campus under the leadership and guidance of JHCSC President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

College officials of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), led by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, paid a courtesy visit to Zamboanga del Sur Governor Divina Grace C. Yu on August 11, 2025, at the Provincial Capitol to discuss strengthened collaboration between the institution and the provincial government.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program of the School of Computing Studies at JHCSC Pagadian Campus, under the leadership of Dean Elsie Ybañez, has officially received its Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The certificate was formally handed over during a ceremonial event held on August 8, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel.

The JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus, under the leadership of Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, officially welcomed new and returning students for the academic year 2025–2026 through “Panukad 2025” on August 6, 2025, at the campus grounds. The program also marked the launch of Buwan ng Wika with the theme, “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa.” In line with the celebration, students, employees, faculty members, and staff wore traditional Filipiniana dresses and Barong Tagalog, adding a vibrant cultural touch to the occasion. The opening ceremony also featured the introduction of candidates for the Supreme Student Council (SSC) Elections, as well as key college officials, faculty members, and employees of the campus.

On August 6, 2025, the JHCSC community, under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, gathered at the Main Campus Gymnasium to officially welcome new and returning students for the opening of classes for the academic year 2025-2026. The event also served as the launch of the Buwan ng Wika, with the theme “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika; Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa.”

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), headed by Vice President Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, successfully held a two-day operational planning session for the calendar year 2026 on August 4-5,2025. The event took place at the Conference Room on the 3rd Floor of the I.T. Building, Pagadian Campus. Attendees included deans from various schools, faculty members, and heads of offices from the student services departments across the JHCSC campuses.

Faculty members from various campuses of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) gathered at the Pagadian Campus for a two-day Hybrid Training on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) from July 31 to August 1, 2025. The event was spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, under the leadership of Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, in line with the college’s commitment to enhance instructional quality across its academic programs.

The JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus held its 2nd Bonding Eskwela 2025 on August 4, bringing together new and returning students, along with the Supreme Student Council and ROTC officers, for a day of campus cleanup and maintenance. This event continues the tradition of community involvement initiated by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. Modeled after DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela, the activity promotes teamwork and responsibility as students prepared the school for the upcoming academic year.

Edelyn M. Pelaez Farniza M. Marcaban Prym Crio D. Postrero Edilberto B. Mendez, Jr. Ralph Dale D. Ramirez Writer: Rhea Marie O. Jongco Photo Courtesy: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez