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 Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Region IX Extension Office has formally expressed its intent to partner with J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), specifically its School of Law, for the implementation of the CDA Laws and Awareness Program (CLAP). The exploratory meeting took place on June 23, 2025, at the IT Building Conference Room of JHCSC Pagadian City Extension Campus. Spearheaded by CDA Regional Director Atty. Ruben L. Cunanan, represented by Assistant Regional Director Windelyn A. Avila, the initiative was coursed through School of Law (SOL) Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor with the support of Campus Director Dr. Patricia D. Bahian.
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) Program, led by Dr. Rosanilio M. Yagos, BSES Program Chair, with the support of SAFES Dean Dr. Jerry B. Superales, conducted its 2nd Pinning Ceremony for Batch Simpan on June 11, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. Themed “Igniting Change: Turning Environmental Science Into Action,” the event gathered faculty, staff, and 3rd-year students from BSES 3 – Air and BSES 3 – Water alongside their proud parents.
The Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) program, led by its Program Chair, For. Nomar A. Ramoncito held its first Pinning and Send-off Ceremony with the theme, “From Classrooms to Canopies: Nurturing Future Foresters in the Field.” The event brought together 39 third-year BSF students, who will soon begin their On-the-Job Training (OJT), along with their proud parents, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, on July 12, 2025.
In partnership with the Internationalization Office, led by its director, Dr. Wendell Glenn P. Cagape, the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), led by Dean Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, conducted a virtual lecture titled “Resisting Native Speakerism in ELT: ELF and Decolonial Possibilities for Philippine English” on June 11, 2025, via Zoom. The event was facilitated by JHCSC Associate Professor IV, Mr. Carlo Rule, and attended by graduate studies students.
In a continuing effort to promote and preserve Filipino cultural heritage through traditional dance, two faculty members from J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) participated in the 43rd National Folk Dance Workshop and Panuhid organized by the Samahang Tagapagtaguyod ng Katutubong Sayaw ng Pilipinas (STKSP), held from June 1 to 7, 2025, at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center.
J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) – School of Teacher Education (STE) paid homage to the unwavering support and sacrifices of parents during its “Tribute to Parents and Recognition Rites” for the Class of 2025, held on June 9, 2025, at the college gymnasium. With the theme “Roots of our Dreams, Pillars of our Journey: A Tribute to our Beloved Parents,” the ceremony celebrated the vital role of parents in shaping the future educators of the nation.
The School of Law (SOL), led by Dean Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor, held a Seniors’ Night and Tribute to Parents on June 4, 2025, at the Pavilion Hall, Dao, Pagadian City. Organized by graduating SOL students, the event celebrated a remarkable milestone and the culmination of their years of hard work.
In a landmark move for higher education in Zamboanga del Sur, the Senate officially approved the third and final reading of 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟗𝟑𝟏𝟓 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, with 𝟐𝟏 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. The bill paves the way for the conversion of 𝐉.𝐇. 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 (𝐉𝐇𝐂𝐒𝐂) in Barangay Mati, Municipality of San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, into a full-fledged state university to be known as 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐙𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐔).
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), under the leadership of Dean Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, held its Annual Research Colloquium on May 31, 2025, at the BSIT Building Conference Room, Pagadian City Extension Campus. The event brought together internal and external panel evaluators, college key officials, as well as SGS presenters, students, faculty members, and assigned staff. It encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and promoted a culture of research excellence and innovation within the institution.
