Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) was recognized as the Top School Partner in Mindanao Area by the Astoria Culinary and Hospitality Institute (ACHI) and received the 4-Year Loyalty Award during the Recognition of Partner Schools held at Chardonnay Hall, Astoria, Pasig City, on October 4, 2025. Representing the institution, Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., Dean of the School of Business and Management (SBM), accepted the awards on behalf of JHCSC.

The Finance Committee of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) held its Third Quarter Regular Meeting on September 29, 2025, at the IT Building Conference Room of the Pagadian Campus. The session was presided over by Dir. Maria Felicidad R. Guerrero, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority Region IX (NEDA IX), and gathered college officials, trustees, staff, and student representatives to tackle fiscal, procurement, and administrative matters.

>The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) conducted an earthquake drill on September 30, 2025, to enhance disaster preparedness and ensure campus-wide safety. The morning exercise was held at the Main Campus, with simultaneous sessions conducted at the Dumingag Campus, followed by another drill in the afternoon at the Pagadian Campus. The activity was spearheaded by Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) Director Mr. Jerry R. Redoblado and his team, with the support of Main Campus Director Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo, Dumingag Campus Director Dr. Moises Glenn Tangalin, and Pagadian Campus OIC-Director, Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor.

The School of Nursing (SON) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), led by Dean Prof. Marjo Malabanan, held its 16th Cap and Badge Investiture and Candle-Lighting Ceremony on September 28, 2025, at the Pavilion Hall, Provincial Center, Dao. This milestone formally marks the official transition of 148 Batch Exorian student nurses from classroom learning to clinical practice.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), conducted a three-day training for Student Volunteers from September 25 to 27, 2025, at the Main Campus College Gymnasium. The initiative, led by Director Mr. Jerry R. Redoblado, aimed to equip students with the essential skills necessary for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to scholarly work, seven faculty members of the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) School of Teacher Education (STE) presented their research papers at the State Universities and Colleges Teachers Educators’ Association (SUCTEA) Inc. National Conference. The event was held on September 22–24, 2025, at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City, with the theme “Future-Proofing Teacher Education in the 21st Century.”

JHCSC joined the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day 2025 with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” on September 29, 2025, at the JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus Grounds. The celebration was spearheaded by the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) students under the leadership of their program chair, Mr. Julie R. Cabalog, with the support of the Dean of the School of Business and Management (SBM), Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr.

The Office of the Internationalization and External Linkages (OIEL), led by Dr. Raymund A. Indangan, OIC Director, spearheaded a Capacity-Building Workshop on Internationalization of Higher Education: Impact on Quality and Sustainability on September 26, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) officials, led by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, together with Vice President for Administration and Finance, Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido Jr., formally attended the 20th Congress 1st Regular Session, FY 2026 General Appropriations Bill Day on September 23, 2025. The event was held at the Speaker Prospero C. Nograles Hall, South Wing Annex Building, House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.