Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

A Faculty and Staff Meeting was conducted on January 7, 2025, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Lakewood Campus. The meeting, led by JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, with Prof. Bobby S. Piscos, Lakewood Campus Director, and Dr. Rebie Marie Matildo, Lakewood Campus Academic Director, served as an orientation and motivational session for the faculty and staff. The primary goal was to discuss strategies for fostering academic growth and development in the coming year.

An inter-campus consultation meeting aimed at harmonizing financial transactions was held on January 7, 2025, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Lakewood Campus under the leadership of Mr. Wilfredo Barnido, Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance, with ICU Director Mr. Norbert Dave Talip, and supported by JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, which sought to address key issues concerning the flow of the distribution, process, supply, and finance. The session was designed to formulate an action plan to resolve these challenges.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IX has officially granted a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) to the Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEntrep) and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) programs of the J.H. Cerilles State College – Pagadian City Extension Campus. Issued on December 10, 2024, this affirms the programs’ adherence to CHED standards, marking a significant milestone for the School of Business and Management (SBM).

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales attended the Faculty and Staff orientation of the Dumingag Campus on January 6, 2025. Held at the JHCSC Dumingag Campus Function Hall, the event was led by Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin, Dumingag Campus Director. Among the attendees were Mr. Ruel S. Lasagas, Research Director, as well as deans, program chairs, faculty, and staff from the campus.

Under the leadership of Mr. Wilfredo Barnido, Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance, the offices under the Administration and Finance (VPAF) held a meeting at the JHCSC Dumingag Campus Quality Assurance Office on January 6, 2025. With the support of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, the gathering brought together key officials, including Dr. Jerry B. Superales, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation (VPRERG), Dr. Joel M. Sabellano, Finance Director and Dr. Moises Glenn Tangalin, Dumingag Campus Director. The meeting served as a platform for consultation, with an open forum led by Mr. Barnido, where attendees discussed key challenges and opportunities for improvement.

The first flag-raising ceremony of the year held today, January 6, 2025, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) system, highlighted the implementation of the revised dress code policy, with all employees wearing ASEAN-inspired attire. Under the leadership of Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, this initiative aligns with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2024, emphasizing professionalism and cultural identity.

The School of Business and Management (SBM) of J.H.Cerilles State College (JHCSC) officially launched and implemented its community extension service entitled “Skills Training to the Non-working and Indigent Citizens of Barangay White Beach” on December 20-21, 2024. This initiative is part of the Adopt-a-District Extension Program (ADEP) under the TABANGE Framework, a project spearheaded by Extension Director Prof. Ricky A. Egos and guided by the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The training event was held at the JHCSC SBM Kitchen Laboratory and led by Project Leaders Ms. Maricar P. Rellon and Ms. Myrna V. Ceño, with the support of Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., Dean of SBM.

JH Cerilles State College (JHCSC), the host SUC during the MASTS Friendship Games 2024, made its mark, earning 10th place in socio-cultural events and 13th place in sports. The prestigious event held in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur gathered 31 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) from across Mindanao, celebrating unity through spirited sports competitions and cultural showcases.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) of J.H. Cerilles State College held their much-awaited IT Day and Year-End Party on December 14, 2024, at the Pagadian Extension Campus Lobby. The event, themed Spark IT: Red Hot Innovations – Igniting Passions and Creativity, was organized by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) President, Mr. EL Noe Armada, with the guidance of their club adviser, Mr. Efraim A. Barcela, under the leadership of IT Program Chair, Elsie Ybañez, MSIT.

The Student Peer Facilitator (SPF) Organization of JHCSC Main Campus, led by President James F. Gudmalin with the support of Ms. Jonah T. Salaguste, RPm, RGC, Main Campus Guidance Counselor, hosted its SPF Acceptance, Team Building, and Year-End Party 2024 on December 17, 2024 at Khian’s Spring Garden Resort.