The JMarian

10/10/2025

Amping, JMarians!

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓'𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟐, 𝐒.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

In light of the recent earthquake and as part of the institution's continuing commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of the academic community, JMCFI announces the implementation of temporary academic and work arrangements effective October 11-14, 2025.

During this period, all levels shall shift to asynchronous learning, and employees shall observe a work-from-home setup. There will be no face-to-face classes or regular office operations within these dates. Initial assessments indicate that no injuries or casualties were reported within the campus premises, and no structural damages have been found in any of the school's buildings and facilities.

However, to ensure the safety of all, thorough inspections and precautionary evaluations will continue to be conducted before the resumption of on-site classes and operations. All on-campus activities are hereby suspended, and entry to the school premises will be restricted to authorized personnel only while facility assessments and safety inspections are being conducted.

Furthermore, the Intramurals originally scheduled for next week shall be moved to October 15-18, 2025. These measures are being implemented to prioritize everyone's safety and to allow ample time for inspection and verification efforts.

The administration enjoins everyone to stay alert, follow safety protocols, and await further announcements through official communication channels.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Let us all continue to take necessary precautions and remain safe.

Keep safe, JMarians!

DR. JOSE MARIA S.E. GONZALES (SGD.)
School President

10/10/2025

In light of the recent earthquake and following the directive from the City Government of Davao, classes in ALL LEVELS at Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. are suspended IMMEDIATELY to allow for the rapid damage assessment of infrastructures and facilities.

We urge everyone to remain calm, stay alert, and move to safe areas away from buildings and heavy objects. Please keep communication lines open and wait for further announcements.

Your safety is our utmost priority.

Stay safe, JMarian community. 💜

10/10/2025

All safe and sound. This is the general observation from the school and emergency-response bureau after conducting a post-event inspection within the Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) premises, following the recent occurrence of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the metro.

According to the JMCFI Safety and Security Office, no major structural damages were recorded, and all students, faculty, and staff were safely evacuated during the tremor. The quick response of the school’s emergency team, along with the cooperation of the campus community, ensured that the evacuation procedures were carried out efficiently and without panic.

From the Office of the Vice President for Administration, Dr. Roland Suico, it was confirmed that no injuries or casualties were recorded within the JMCFI campus during the earthquake this morning, October 10, 2025.

“All students, faculty, and personnel were safely and promptly evacuated in accordance with established emergency protocols,” Dr. Suico stated.

He added that initial inspections conducted by the JMCFI Safety Officers and Engineering Team, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), have found no structural damage to any buildings or facilities.

“The safety and well-being of our academic community remain our top priority. Please stay tuned for further announcements regarding the resumption of normal operations once all safety assessments are fully completed,” Dr. Suico concluded.

The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DCDRRMO) likewise confirmed that the institution remains safe for occupancy pending final evaluations. In line with the city government’s advisory, classes and on-campus activities remain suspended until further notice.

The JMCFI administration reminds everyone to stay alert, follow official advisories, and prioritize safety at all times.

30/09/2025

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗣 │ 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗘𝗦) 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗠𝗖𝗙𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗦 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗦 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

📸: Rossen Dale Dizon

30/09/2025

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗣 │ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥

📸: Aira Mia Pandapatan

30/09/2025

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗣 │𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 2𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗣, 𝗣𝗜𝗡, & 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 2

📸: JMCFI IT Office/Jomari Esclamado

30/09/2025

𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏 │𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 2𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐀𝐏, 𝐏𝐈𝐍, & 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 1

📸: JMCFI IT Office/Jomari Esclamado

30/09/2025

HUGYAW JMARIAN:
"FUELED BY PASSION, BOUND IN HONOUR: ONE TEAM, ONE JMARIAN"

The theme captures the celebratory spirit of intramurals, fueled by passion for excellence, strengthened by honourable values, and united as one Jmarian community.

✨ Hugyaw JMarian ✨
The word “Hugyaw” means celebration, festivity, and unity. It reflects the spirit of joy, energy, and camaraderie that every Jmarian brings during the intramurals. It is not just about competition, but about coming together as one community.

🔥 Fueled by Passion
This highlights the drive, dedication, and enthusiasm of the Jmarians in showcasing their talents, skills, and athleticism — whether in sports, arts, or academics. Passion is what ignites their performance and keeps the fire of excellence burning.

🛡️ Bound in Honour
This emphasizes the values of integrity, sportsmanship, and respect. Beyond winning, Jmarians are reminded to uphold honour and character, making sure every effort reflects dignity and fairness.

💜 One Team, One Jmarian
This serves as the core message of unity. Regardless of course, department, or team, every Jmarian is part of one big family. Together, they move with one heart, one goal, and one spirit — building strength in solidarity.

29/09/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The BS Psychology and BS Nursing departments of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) extended their expertise to the Senior High School students of Maa National High School through a Mental Health Awareness Training held on September 26, 2025.

The activity, organized by the Office of the Community Extension Services (CES) under the leadership of Director Junalyn I. Atinen, RSW, MSW, highlighted JMCFI’s continuing commitment to making education not only academically excellent but also socially relevant.

Students engaged in timely discussions on:
• Understanding Mental Health
• Coping with Academic Pressure
• Healthy Relationships
• Social Media and Mental Health
• Seeking Support and Resources

Through insights that confront the pressing challenges of today’s generation, JMCFI affirms the strength of its academic programs—where education extends beyond the classroom and becomes a catalyst for community empowerment.

This initiative reflects JMCFI’s educational philosophy of producing graduates who are not only competent professionals but also compassionate advocates of mental health and holistic well-being.

It is this integration of knowledge, service, and community impact that sets JMCFI apart as an institution dedicated to building a future-ready and socially responsible generation.

📸: Aira Mia Pandapatan

29/09/2025

𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
Forum maps career paths in social work

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought together social work students in a forum at Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) on September 18, 2025, to chart clearer career paths and strengthen the link between classroom learning and real-world practice.

The initiative comes at a critical time, as the Philippines continues to face a shortage of registered social workers despite the growing demand for professionals who can respond to complex social issues nationwide.

DSWD Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group and Regulatory Services, Denise FB Bernos-Bragas, MD, RSW, emphasized the significance of the event, saying it provides future practitioners with a rare opportunity to deepen their professional understanding and prepare for a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

“This is a place where social work students can learn more about their profession and the many opportunities they have,” Bernos-Bragas said. “It is also an avenue for them to consider clear pathways for their future careers.”

Representatives from various national and regional social work associations also joined the forum to offer consultation and mentoring, giving students a broader perspective on the realities of practice and the opportunities available in the field.

Students from several Davao-based institutions, including Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI), actively participated in the discussions. For the participating schools, the activity underscored the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and government agencies in producing competent, compassionate, and socially responsive graduates.

More than just a dialogue, the forum highlighted the dual nature of social work as both a profession and a calling—one that plays a vital role in advancing social justice, strengthening communities, and shaping a more inclusive society.

📝: Cassandra Faye Gacal
📸: Aira Mia Pandapatan

29/09/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐉𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

Get ready for thrilling games, dazzling performances, and unforgettable moments.

📅 October 13–17, 2025

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.

28/09/2025

All the best, future Physicians!