Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The four-day JHCSC Sports Festival 2025 opened with vibrant energy for employees and students, supported by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) through the initiatives of Senator Pia S. Cayetano and Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. Held from August 27 to 30, 2025, at the Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, the event was one of the highlights of JHCSC’s 24th Founding Anniversary celebration under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales and Sports Director Dr. Buena D. Calunsag.

In line with its 24th Founding Anniversary celebration, JHCSC launched the pilot episode of KAPEHAN on August 18, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The talk show was hosted by Dr. Jeremias N. Perez in collaboration with the Information and Public Affairs Office (IPAO) and the Event Management Team Pagadian, headed by Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, Pagadian Campus Director. With the theme “Pagtinabangay Alang sa Malungtaron nga Kalamboan sa Edukasyon ug Serbisyo Publiko,” the program was introduced to serve as a venue for institutional dialogue and stronger partnerships with local government units.

The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs of JHCSC, headed by Dr. Vilma C. Grengia with the support of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, spearheaded the first-ever One Vision, One Community: Academe-Industry-LGU Summit 2025 on August 18, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The event was held in line with JHCSC’s 24th Founding Anniversary celebration and gathered representatives from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), National Line Agencies, Local Government Units (LGUs), CHED officials, members of the Board of Trustees, and JHCSC key officials.

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program held its 5th Pinning and Send-off Ceremony on August 15, 2025, at the Gift Pavilion, Rizal Avenue, Lumbia District, Pagadian City. With the theme “Strength and Unity Across Generations Using Wisdom, Skill, and Care for Maintaining Human Well-Being,” the ceremony marked an important milestone for the graduating social work students as they embark on their practicum journey. The activity was spearheaded by BSSW Program Coordinator, Mrs. Khenny B. Colocar, with the support of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, represented by Ms. Febe Keith Jumoc, Director for Curriculum and Instruction.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) hosted its Alumni Night on August 16, 2025, at the Main Campus Gymnasium, bringing together graduates from the batches of 1996 to 2024. The gathering was spearheaded by JHCSC Alumni President, Hon. Glendell I. Oyo-a, with the goal of fostering fellowship among alumni and celebrating the institution’s legacy.

The J.H. Cerilles State College—School of Graduate Studies (JHCSC-SGS) held an orientation on August 16, 2025, at the BSIT Building Conference Room, Pagadian City Extension Campus. Facilitated by the SGS Student Council, the activity gathered new and second-year graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Master of Science in Environmental Resources Management (MSERM), and Master of Agricultural Development (MAgDev) programs, equipping them with a strong foundation for their academic journey at JHCSC Pagadian Campus.

The President’s Cup Lawn Tennis officially commenced on August 16, 2025, at the Lawn Tennis Court of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus. JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales led the opening, calling on tennis enthusiasts to celebrate the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The event was graced by Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Vice Governor, Hon. Roseller L. Ariosa, who also joined the match.

The Supreme Students Council of the JHCSC School of Law, in partnership with Rex Book Store, organized a Book Fair and Law School 101 Seminar on August 16, 2025, at the Pagadian City Extension Campus. The activity was tailored for first-year law students, providing essential strategies and insights to guide them in their academic journey.

As part of JHCSC’s 24th Founding Anniversary activities, Game 1 of the Mobile Sports Festival for employees commenced on August 15, 2025, hosted by the Dumingag Campus under the leadership of Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin. The event was attended by employees representing the Dumingag, CMSE, Pagadian, and Main Campus Teams.

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.