Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

The Board of Trustees (BOT) Finance Committee of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) held its Second Quarter Regular Meeting on July 18, 2025, at the JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus Hostel. Committee Chairperson Dir. Maria Felicidad R. Guerrero, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) IX, led the meeting with Committee Vice Chairperson and JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The agenda focused on evaluating key institutional proposals’ status, progress, and expected outcomes for endorsement at the upcoming full BOT meeting.

Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 21, 2025, at the Office of the President, Pagadian City Extension Campus.

The JHCSC Academic and Administrative Council, led by Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and duly represented by Ms. Febe Keith P. Jumoc, Curriculum and Instruction Office and Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido, Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance, convened for its 2nd Quarter meeting on July 15, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus.

Ten delegates from J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) are currently attending the 5th Annual Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU) Conference, which opened today, July 9, 2025, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. With the theme “Breaking Barriers, Empowering Change,” the three-day international gathering brings together education leaders, innovators, and changemakers worldwide.

Representatives from JHCSC, headed by President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, along with Dr. Jerry B. Superales, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation; Dr. Trinidad C. Abapo, Main Campus Director; Dr. Emelyn B. Tormes, SAFES Dean; and Prof. Charmagne Merontos, Gender and Development Focal, attended the 2025 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Midterm Convention and General Assembly held from July 9 to 11 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.

Writer: Edelyn Pelaez Photographer: Ralph Dale Ramirez

Two faculty members from J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) participated in the 𝟐𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 (𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑬) contemporary theater workshop held from June 26-28, 2025, at the Function Hall of Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) – Dipolog Campus.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, along with the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, participated in the AUN-QEx Mastery Training Workshop on Qualifications Excellence held from June 25 to 27, 2025, at Novotel Platinum Pratunam in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was organized by the ASEAN University Network (AUN) through the office of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Deputy Executive Director for AUN Executive Director.

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation of JHCSC, under the leadership of Dr. Jerry B. Superales, with the support of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, conducted a three-day research and extension capability training from June 25 to 27, 2025, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The activity was part of the institution’s efforts to further enhance its research culture and extension services in line with its strategic goals.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) Program of J.H. Cerilles State College – Main Campus sent eight (8) students, along with Coach Rosito D. Orquesta and BSIT Main Program Chair Maribel M. Estioco, to participate in the first-ever Provincial Hack4Gov Competition held on June 18, 2025. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office IX organized the event in partnership with the City Government of Pagadian. It was held at the Executive Hall of the City Mayor’s Office.