Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

In an effort to advance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in government procurement processes, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Regional Office IX conducted a two-day training workshop on Republic Act No. 12009, also known as the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian City Extension Campus Hostel on May 21–22, 2025. The activity was led by DBM Regional Director Mark Louie C. Martin, CPA, CESO III, and Supervising Budget and Management Specialist Mr. Giovanni O. Tabanao, with the support of the JHCSC President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office (CHEDRO) and the Office of Programs and Standards Development (OPSD), in collaboration with the CHED Technical Evaluator for Nursing and the Regional Quality Assurance Team, conducted an evaluation visit for the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) application of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program under the School of Nursing (SON) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC). The activity took place on May 22, 2025, in the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, SET Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus.

The Commission on Audit (COA), headed by Atty. David Oliver C. Kong, COA IX Regional Director, conducted an exit conference for JHCSC on May 20, 2025. Held at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, SET Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus, the conference aimed to discuss audit observations and ensure compliance with auditing policies and recommendations.

Executive leaders of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) convened at the Pagadian City Extension Campus Hostel on May 19, 2025, to present the Strategic Priorities of their respective offices’ Office Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR), which will be rated based on the attainment of their targets in accordance with the indicated performance measures for the period.

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from various institutions participated in the Steel and Discipline firing activity at the RMFB9 Regional Center, Police Regional Office 9, Barangay Balintawak, Pagadian City. The event, conducted on May 18, 2025, was facilitated by TSg Joseph D. De Guzman, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, alongside LT Elmer A. Desio of the Philippine Air Force. It was designed to promote responsible firearm handling and to introduce students to the fundamentals of marksmanship in a controlled and professional environment.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) M.E.A.S.U.R.E.S Team convened on May 15, 2025, at the BSIT Building Conference Room, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The meeting aimed to address institutional issues and concerns and provide updates on ongoing programs and initiatives.

The JHCSC Main Campus ROTC Unit successfully held its 2nd Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) for Academic Year 2024–2025, led by Col. Pompeyo Jason M. Almagro, MNSA (INF) PA, RAATI Chairman, through the representation of Ltc. John Ferdinand C. Lazo (GSC) INF, RAATI Vice Chairman, alongside the inspection team on May 14, 2025, at the San Miguel Central Elementary School in Poblacion, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. The annual inspection aims to assess the operational readiness and overall performance of the ROTC unit across administrative and tactical areas.

To promote standardized records management practices and enhance institutional efficiency, the Records and Archives Office (RAO, led by Mrs. Mae Desiree L. Luste, Records Officer II, spearheaded a Basic Records Management Training across the JHCSC campuses from May 6 to 9, 2025.

Writer: Edelyn M. Pelaez Photographers: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez, Kervin Jay V. Timtim, & Edilberto B. Mendez, Jr.

In a generous act of academic service, Dr. Jeremias Navarro Perez, a newly hired Ph.D. professor of music at J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), has provided a copy of his doctoral dissertation to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Library. The dissertation, titled “Selective Commodification as a Context for Sustaining Negrense Ata Cultural Performances, Philippines,” now serves as a valuable addition to the JHCSC’s growing collection of academic and cultural resources.