Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The School of Teacher Education (STE) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) successfully conducted a two-day Design Thinking for Educators seminar-workshop on March 17–18, 2026, at the JHCSC Pagadian Campus Hostel. The activity, initiated by STE Dean Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial and supported by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, aimed to equip faculty members with practical tools to address persistent classroom and institutional challenges. Anchored in the five-stage Design Thinking framework—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—the seminar emphasized innovative, human-centered approaches to teaching and learning.

The Office of the Internationalization and External Linkages (OIEL), led by Director Dr. Raymund A. Indangan, conducted an Information Session on the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme (MNZSP) on March 16, 2026, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The activity aimed to present academic opportunities for junior faculty, staff, researchers, and alumni to pursue postgraduate studies in Aotearoa, New Zealand, through the scholarship program.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) formally launched the construction of its new I.T. Academic Building through a groundbreaking ceremony held at the JHCSC AVR–eBuilding on March 9, 2026. The project aims to address the growing needs of the College’s academic programs, particularly in Information Technology.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) Program, under the leadership of Program Chairperson Mr. Joe Michael J. Calanda, held its annual BSES Day on March 6, 2026, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. The event was organized by the JHCSC Environmental Science Society (JESS), led by President Mr. Ian Rey Bulat-ag and guided by their adviser, Ms. Jo-ann R. Engaño.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) and Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF) formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on International Partnership and Collaborative Research at the VNUF – Dong Nai Campus on March 5–6, 2026. The agreement strengthens international collaboration, scientific exchange, and joint research initiatives tackling global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable agriculture, and community development.

A new chapter in public service and education began for 18 newly hired faculty members of J.H. Cerilles State College as they formally took their oath of office on March 2, 2026.

Purple ribbons, smiling faces, and a strong sense of solidarity filled the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium on March 2, 2026 as the J.H. Cerilles State College community officially opened its Women’s Month celebration.

J.H. Cerilles State College held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for its Second Female Dormitory on March 2, 2026, at the JHCSC STE Mini Gym, marking a significant step in strengthening the institution’s student welfare programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry delegates of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) have secured a Top 3 finish in the tree measurement event of the ongoing 15th National Forestry Olympiad (NFO), currently being held from February 26, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Anchored on the theme “Kalikasan at Kabuhayan: Advancing Green Economies Through Sustainable Forest Stewardship,” the competition brings together forestry experts and students from across the country to discuss pressing issues in sustainable forest management while competing in rigorous academic and field events. The JHCSC delegation is led by the BSF Program Chairperson, For. Nomar Ramoncito and BSF faculty member Mrs. Rovana Jawani.

JHCSC Seals Memorandum of Understanding between Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Region IX (BJMP-IX) for Project B.R.E.A.D. on February 24, 2026 at the 3rd Floor Conference Room, IT Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus, which aims to formalize the collaboration in providing practical skills like baking and other livelihood opportunities for the Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) at the Pagadian City Jail Male Dormitory.