Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The Philippine Information Agency Region IX (PIA-IX), headed by the Regional Director Ms. Noemi B. Edaga, conducted an Orientation and Capacity-Building session for iVolts on October 30, 2024, at the Conference Room on the 3rd Floor of the IT Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus. This initiative aimed to enhance the skills of youth and student volunteers in effectively disseminating information and fostering a more informed community regarding government programs and services. A total of 26 participants, including 18 students and eight network coordinators/advisers from nine different schools, participated in the orientation.

The Provincial Government Office of Zamboanga del Sur, led by Governor Victor J. Yu and with the support of 1st District Representative Hon. Divina Grace C. Yu and 2nd District Representative Hon. Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu, released educational assistance of 10,000 pesos each to 1,989 students displaced by the closure of JHCSC’s 16 extension campuses, on October 30, 2024, at Mega Gymnasium in Dao, Pagadian City.

The second batch of law students from the J.H. Cerilles State College School of Law (SOL) enrolled in the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) took their oath as certified law student practitioners on October 30, 2024, at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 20, in Pagadian City. The ceremony was administered by Hon. Dennis P. Vicoy, Executive Judge. Atty. Bobby M. Borces, Clerk of Court for Branch 20 and the Supervising Lawyer Atty. Glory Grace Nodado-Obenza, were also in attendance.

The MASTS Committee convened on October 29, 2024, at the Pagadian Extension Campus to finalize the preparations for the MASTS Games 2024. Held in the 3rd-floor Conference Room of the I.T. Building, the meeting, presided over by Mr. Manuel C. Paster, Jr., ManCom Chairman, brought together key leaders, including Dr. Nelson P. Cabral, President of the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) and Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, along with directors and coordinators of Sports and Culture and the Arts from various State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

The School of Nursing (SON), led by Dean Prof. Marjo Malabanan, held its “Night in Gale Season 3: Euphoria” on October 25, 2024, at Pavilion Hall in Dao, Pagadian City. This event united students and faculty for an evening of fashion and camaraderie, with attendees showcasing glamorous attire in line with the “Euphoria” dress code, adding vibrancy to the celebration.

In line with the Nurses’ Week Celebration, the School of Nursing (SON), under the leadership of Dean Prof. Marjo S. Malaban, organized free health services for the JHCSC community at the Pagadian Extension Campus. This initiative was spearheaded by the Nursing Student Body Organization (NSBO), led by its president, Mr. Mark Lee O. Gotuman, and was supervised by Ms. Johanezz Tabayag, RN.

Thirteen fourth-year law students from J.H. Cerilles State College School of Law, with a supervising lawyer Atty. Johnald Z. Salomon, Public Attorney I, Aurora Zamboanga del Sur, conducted a free legal aid session for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) on October 25, 2024, at the Ramon Magsaysay District Jail, where eight individuals availed this service.

The Clinical Education Program (CLEP) students from the JHCSC School of Law, in partnership with the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Molave District, organized a free legal aid event on October 25, 2024, at the Molave Municipal Jail in Mabuhay, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur. This initiative was conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding between the BJMP and the Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS), aiming to extend essential legal assistance to those in need.

The Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance (OVPAF), under the leadership of Mr. Wilfredo Barnido, Jr., held a formal turnover ceremony on October 25, 2024, at JHCSC Lakewood Campus, marking a significant transition in leadership. Themed “A New Chapter of Leadership: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future,” the event gathered faculty and staff to witness the official transfer of directorship. Notably, Dr. Cleofe Baterna, Jr., Planning Director, was also in attendance, delivering closing remarks.

Representatives from J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), including Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor, Dean of the School of Law; Atty. Esther Marie S. Ringon, Legal Officer, accompanied by Mr. Denise Caesar Bongalon and Mr. Cristian Amor Baya, participated in a vital workshop on data privacy awareness and compliance conducted by Yisrael Solutions & Training Center, held from October 22 to 24, 2024, at the 49th Floor One San Miguel Building, Pasig, Metro Manila. JHCSC delegation joined representatives from various government and private institutions processing personal data across the Philippines.