Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The School of Business and Management (SBM) celebrated its 2-Day SBM Day 2025 with the theme “Divergent Dominance: Pushing Boundaries, Refining Abilities, and Showcasing Strength in Sports and Skills” at the J.H. Cerilles State College Pagadian City Extension Campus – Hostel from February 28 to March 1. The event was led by SBM Dean Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., with the support of Pagadian City Campus Director Dr. Patricia D. Bahian.

The Board of Trustees (BOT) Finance Committee conducted their 1st Quarter Regular Meeting at the J.H. Cerilles State College – Pagadian City Extension Campus Conference Room, 3rd Floor, IT Building on March 3, 2025. The meeting was led by Hon. Maria Felicidad R. Guerrero, Director of NEDA IX, with guidance from Hon. Martin A. Wee, Director of DOST IX and Vice Chair of the JHCSC-BOT Finance Committee, with the support of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

The School of Law (SOL) at J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by offering free meals for iftar, the meal taken by Muslims to break their daily fast at sundown, at the JHCSC Pagadian Campus Lobby on March 3, 2025. The initiative was led by Ms. Estella Marie N. Calib, former Supreme Student Council (SSC) President of the SOL, with the support of SOL Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor. .

JHCSC, under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, warmly welcomed the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (VPRDE) delegates from Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) for a courtesy visit and collaboration meeting on March 3, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The visit aimed to foster academic partnerships and explore collaborative opportunities in research, extension, and resource generation.

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), led by President Mr. Ariel T. Sajulda and under the guidance of Dean Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, conducted a seminar on research writing tips, tools, and best practices on March 1, 2025, at the Conference Hall, 3rd floor of the I.T. Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The event aimed to equip graduate students with essential skills and strategies to enhance the quality of their research work.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) Faculty conducted a meeting to revise the BSIT curriculum, held at the School of Graduate Studies Library and Conference Room, 3rd Floor, IT Building on February 27-28, 2025. The meeting was facilitated by the BSIT-Pagadian Program Chair, Elsie S. Ybañez, MSIT, under the leadership of the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) Dean Perla A. Rivera, MSCE. The event aimed to address crucial updates and ensure the BSIT curriculum is up-to-date with the latest educational and industry standards.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus showcased the KAMAISAN FESTIVAL, a Filipino heritage-inspired Thanksgiving celebration during the corn harvest season. This event marked the culmination of the National Arts Month Celebration with the theme ‘Ani ng Sining, Diwa at Damdamin,’ held on February 28, 2025, at the College Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur.

The JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus successfully concluded its month-long celebration of National Arts Month 2025 on February 28, 2025. The culminating event, organized by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) under the leadership of President Mr. Hassanor G. Saanoding, was held under the guidance of SSC Adviser Ms. Mechaila M. Ubac and Mrs. Janniece L. Magsayo, Student Affairs and Services In-charge.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) visited the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian City Extension Campus to conduct a Unified Processing/Evaluation for Graduate Education Programs on February 27, 2025. The evaluation, held at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, I.T. Building, aimed to assess the status and quality of the institution’s graduate education offerings. The event was led by CHED assessor Dr. Joe-an G. Cuaresma, who guided the evaluation process.

A total of forty-four (44) law student practitioners from JHCSC School of Law (SOL) took their oath at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 19, in Pagadian City on February 26, 2025. The ceremony serves as a key milestone in their Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) 2, carried out in accordance with Rule 138-A of the Rules of Court. Hon. Romero T. Descallar, Executive Judge, administered the oath, joined by SOL Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor and Judge Crislyn Pangandian-Sancho, CLEP Adviser.