Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

As part of the operational requirements for universityhood under Section 21 of Republic Act No. 12295, or the Zamboanga del Sur State University Charter, the J.H. Cerilles State College–Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (JHCSC-OVPAA), led by Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, facilitated the Management Audit and Regular Monitoring and Evaluation conducted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from December 1–2, 2025.

The Commission on Audit (COA), led by OIC–Supervising Auditor Mr. Arman H. Asnawi, conducted its Entrance Conference with the JHCSC on November 27, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The engagement was conducted in line with the audit activities for Calendar Year 2025 and was led by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) School of Law (SOL), under the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP), officially entered into partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for the implementation of the Cooperative Legal Awareness Program (CLAP) on December 2, 2025, at the IT Building Conference Room of JH Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian City Extension Campus. The collaboration is led by CDA Regional Director Dr. Ruben L. Cunanan, JD, represented by Atty. Mynna Marie Barrientos-Godoy, Attorney III of the CDA Region IX Extension Office, together with JHCSC School of Law Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor. The partnership aims to strengthen legal education, promote cooperative law, and extend community-centered legal services through CLEP law student practitioners.

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) has released its Technical Review and Board Action report, confirming that the Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) Program at J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Main Campus has successfully passed its recent accreditation survey, earning a Level I Accredited status. Furthermore, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program (BSIT) at Canuto MS Enerio Campus in Lakewood has been re-accredited at Level II.

The delegation from J.H. Cerilles State College-School of Business Management (JHCSC-SBM) made a remarkable showing at the 12th Council of Tourism and Hospitality Educators of ZamPen (CTHEZP) Regional Congress and Skills Competition, held from November 26 to 28, 2025, at Jose Rizal Memorial State University in Dapitan City. Under the guidance of Dean Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., the SBM Team emerged as the Overall Champion among 15 competing higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region.

The School of Teacher Education (STE), led by Dean Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, conducted its internship deployment orientation and pinning ceremony for the pre-service teachers of Class 2025-2026 on November 24, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium. The activity was held in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Zamboanga del Sur under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ma. Judelyn J. Ramos, CESO VI, marking another collaborative effort between the institution and its cooperating schools.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), led by College President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, joined State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide in the Senate plenary deliberation for the proposed FY 2026 budget held on November 24, 2025, at the Session Hall, GSIS Building, Pasay City.

The School of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Studies (SAFES), under the leadership of Dean Dr. Emelyn D. Tormes, celebrated SAFES Day 2025 on November 20–21, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus. The event was organized by the SAFES Student Organization (SSO), under the guidance of its adviser, Dr. Nelmie P. Ponio, with the theme “One SAFES, One Goal: Growing Together for a Greener Tomorrow.”

Writer: Farniza M. Marcaban Photographer: Ralph dale D. Ramirez

Writer: Farniza M. Marcaban Photographer: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez, Edilberto B. Mendez, and Farniza M. Marcaban