Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

With pride and celebration in the air, the JHCSC Laboratory High School held its 8th Moving-Up Ceremony for the Junior High School Class of 2025 on April 30, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. Carrying the theme “Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas” (Generation of Unity: Partners for the New Philippines), the ceremony signaled not just the end of the academic year but also the beginning of new aspirations for the thirty-four completers.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) proudly brought home 19 medals—7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 3 Bronze—from the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Games 2025, held in Camiguin from April 22 to 27. Their outstanding performance was crucial in securing Region IX’s Top 5 overall ranking among the 16 competing regions.

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) community JHCSC commemorated its first-ever Forestry Day 2025 with the theme “Forestry in Action: Cultivating Skills, Knowledge and Sustainability” on April 26, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. Spearheaded by the Forestry Student Organization (FSO) officers under the leadership of President Mr. Dio Labadan and with the guidance of FSO Adviser Mrs. Rovana Jawani-Ramoncito, the event sought to promote forest stewardship while fostering a more profound love for the forests among aspiring forestry professionals.

Six faculty members from the School of Teacher Education (STE) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), including Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, STE Dean; Jezreel V. Verallo, Program Chair of BSED English; Dr. Ferlor Angel G. Rodriguez, BSED Science Faculty; and BEED faculty members Geraldine E. Rivera, Ruby G. Redoblado, and Juvie B. Sebial, successfully presented their research during the 2nd International Conference on Multicultural Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICMEIS) 2025. The conference, hosted by the Philippine Normal University Mindanao, was held at the Almont Hotel in Butuan City from April 23 to 25, 2025.

Representing Region IX, J.H. Cerilles State College continued to be a strong contender, with its athletes competing in various disciplines along with participants from 17 regions throughout the country. The ongoing events demonstrated the determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship of the athletes as they competed for wins and regional pride.

The Commission on Audit (COA) conducted an Audit Exit Conference for the Calendar Year 2024 at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian City Extension Campus-Hostel on April 25, 2025. The event focused on the financial audit of JHCSC’s Dumingag and Canuto MS Enerio (CMSE) campuses. Leading the audit team were Mr. Alvin Rey N. Buot, State Auditor IV-Audit Team Leader, and Ms. Reycel Mae M. Castro, State Auditor Examiner II.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Guidance Office formally held the ceremonial soft launching of Project DUYOG—Developing an Understanding of Youth for Optimal Growth—on April 23, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Audio-Visual Room(AVR). The initiative was launched by JHCSC Guidance Counselor Ms. Jonah T. Salaguste, RPm, RGC, with facilitation from the Student Peer Facilitator (SPF) Organization, led by President James F. Gudmalin. The event carried the theme “Empowering Minds, Strengthening Communities: Building Resilience Through Guidance and Support” and was fully supported by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Vilma C. Grengia.

The State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) 2025 formally opened on April 22, 2025, at Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC), with colorful ceremonies and a sporting spirit as student-athletes from all over the country came together for the annual national games.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) marked Earth Day 2025 with a vibrant celebration on April 22, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus, Gymnasium, spearheaded by the School of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Studies (SAFES) JHCSC Main Campus, Gymnasium. The event was led by Ms. Dawn Majan, President of the JHCSC Environmental Science Society, under the guidance of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) Program Chair Dr. Rosanilio M. Yagos, with the support of Main Campus Director Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo. The celebration aimed to promote environmental awareness and action among the academic community.

The 2025 National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Games unofficially opened during a solidarity meeting intended to promote unity among officials, delegates, and coaches on April 22, 2025, in the beautiful province of Camiguin.