23/08/2025
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Path to Chivalry: CCJE Knights commence 2025 General Assembly
Via Pearl Khyedz Ferrer, One TSH
With a vision of nurturing commitment, knowledge, and dignity, the College of Criminology and Justice Education Student Council (CCJESC) brought together students for the 2025 General Assembly at the University of Pangasinan (UPang) Gymnasium on August 22.
CCJE cadets from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years were accompanied by teachers, staff, parents, and visitors as they enjoyed the event celebrating their hard work and preparing them for what is yet to come.
Dr. Raymunda R. Moreno, the CCJE Dean, declared that all the CCJE students are gathered for the event not just as students of criminology but as future guardians of justice, peace, and order in the society and talked about three pillars that are crucial for each student: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.
"In criminology, discipline is not just about following rules; it is about internalizing them. It is about doing what is right even when no one is watching you. It is about punctuality in your duties and your responsibilities as criminology students. It is about thoroughness in your studies, integrity, and in your actions. Remember, UPang CCJE, as future law enforcers, your ability to maintain discipline will directly impact your effectiveness and credibility," Dr. Moreno shared.
In continuation, Dr. Moreno stated that criminology is a field where ethics are constantly challenged and that good character means having a strong moral compass and being honest in every dealing, along with empathy, respect, and commitment to the law. Lastly, one of PHINMA Education Network (PEN) Values, Patriotism, reflects on criminologists, as it's their duty to serve and protect fellow Filipinos and ensure that justice prevails in the nation.
Subsequently, Ms. Shaireen S. Lagaylay, CCJE Program Head and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Dean, then introduced the faculty, and student council officers and began the presentation of the correct uniform for the students.
Ms. Catherine R. Garcia, the Chief Operating Officer, imparted an inspirational message to the students. "When you are at PHINMA UPang, you're not just together with 30,000 students; you're also one with the 163,000 students across the PHINMA Network, both in the Philippines and Indonesia and soon to be Vietnam. You belong to the team not only showing the numbers but also our academic excellence. I hope that in the coming years, kayo po ang kikilalanin nating board passers and topnotchers ng CCJE."
The CCJE Student Council revealed the past activities that the CCJE has helped with, noting the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) 2025, LEAD Camp, Brigada Eskwela, First Week Hi (FWH) 1.0 and 2.0, ZUMBAYANIHAN, and the 100th Foundation Day Celebration (FDC).
CCJE students are advised to engage and wait for the present and future plans of their department: CCJE Festival, Success Ladder 2025, FDC, Lamparaan, and more to come.
// photos by Michaela Quinto