SJC Library System

As Academic Year 2025–2026 comes to a close, Saint Joseph College will cap off its 135th Commencement Exercises with 1,460 graduates.

The graduation ceremony for the tertiary level will be held this Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the SOLECO Gymnasium, Brgy. Sorosoro, Maasin City.

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘

Dear Josephinians,

The Library System invites you to participate in our Library Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our services and better support your academic needs.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to share your experience with us. Please be assured that all responses will be kept strictly confidential.

Your participation will greatly enhance our resources, facilities, and overall library services.

Thank you for your time and cooperation!

🔗𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎:
https://forms.gle/wrqNSoHejWsmadJY8

🎓 Big News! We’re Launching a New Program! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship — a program designed for the dreamers, the doers, and the future business leaders! 💼✨

Whether you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business or want to level up your career in the corporate world, this program gives you the tools to turn ideas into reality.

🧠 Key Learning Objectives:

Business Planning and Management 📊

Marketing and Sales Strategies 📈

Financial Management 💰

Innovation and Product Development 💡

🎯 Target Audience:

Senior High School graduates (especially those from the ABM strand) who are passionate about business and innovation

Young aspiring entrepreneurs ready to build their future

🌟 Unique Selling Point:
This isn’t just about theories—it’s about hands-on learning, real-world applications, and developing the mindset of a true entrepreneur. Be part of a program that nurtures creativity, leadership, and business acumen from day one.

💼 Career Opportunities:

Entrepreneur / Business Owner

Business Development Manager

Marketing Manager

Business Consultant

📞 Inquiries?
Visit the ABM Dean’s Office at Room 118, SJC College Building — our team is ready to assist you!

🎯 Call to Action:
Take the first step toward becoming a future Josephenian entrepreneur! APPLY NOW and shape your own success story. 💪✨

🎓 UPCAT 2027 Applications Are Now Open!

Dreaming of becoming an Iskolar ng Bayan? This is your chance to take the first step toward your future!

Application Period: March 3–30, 2026
UPCAT Examination: August 1–2, 2026

Prepare, apply, and pursue your dreams.

🔗 Apply now: upcat2027online.up.edu.ph

In response to the call of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, Saint Joseph College will join the Diocese of Maasin in the commemoration through the following activities on February 25, 2026:

• 9:00 AM–11:00 AM - Talks
College (SJ Garden)
Senior HS (Upper Cantillas Gym)

• 3:00 PM - Prayer Rally (Maasin Cathedral)

• 5:00 PM - Holy Mass (Maasin Cathedral)
to be presided by Most Rev. Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB, DD

Attendance is required for all College and Senior High School students in all activities, as participation will be credited with points in their Theology and GE 2 classes. Learners from Junior High School and Grade School will instead have their review classes.

All employees, faculty, and staff are likewise required to attend the EDSA@40 activities.

Thank you, and Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
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From the Office of the School President

HEADS UP, JOSEPHINIANS!
𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃.

Schedule of Availability:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

How to Avail the Service:
1. Present your clearance at the Circulation and Reserves Counter.
2. The library staff will verify your name against the list of accountabilities.
3. Once cleared, the library staff will countersign your clearance.
4. Proceed to the Head Librarian for final approval.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you!

HEADS UP, JOSEPHINIANS!
𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃.

Schedule of Availability:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

How to Avail the Service:
1. Present your clearance at the Circulation and Reserves Counter.
2. The library staff will verify your name against the list of accountabilities.
3. Once cleared, the library staff will countersign your clearance.
4. Proceed to the Head Librarian for final approval.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you!

𝐒𝐉𝐂 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧 2026
📍 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞
📅 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 14, 2026

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of faith, unity, and excellence!
Run with purpose and be part of a historic milestone at the SJC Centennial Run — a fun run open for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just running for fun and fitness.

✨ 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 & 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨:

• 1Km Run – ₱ 100
• 3Km Run – ₱ 200
• 6Km Run – ₱ 700
• 12Km Run – ₱ 1000

✨ 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:

1km - race bib
3Km - race bib & meal
6Km - race bib, meal & fruits, finisher’s medal, & race shirt
12Km - race bib, meal & fruits, finisher’s medal, & race shirt

📍 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖: 𝙎𝙅𝘾 𝙈𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙟𝙖𝙤 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨

🏁 𝙂𝙪𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨:

12Km: 4:00 AM

6Km: 4:30 AM

3Km: 5:00 AM

1Km: 5:30 AM

🏆 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙤𝙥 3 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙚 & 𝙁𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
(12Km, 6Km, & 3Km)

🏆 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨

💚 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡!

“𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉”

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚! 🏁💪

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Words: Mr. Dante M. Monter | PATHFIT/Sports Director
Layout: Jerone G. Caberio | JHSSG Adviser
Dunstan Louis E. Angub | JHSSG Senator

WELCOME, PAASCU ACCREDITORS! | The College programs (Liberal Arts, Elementary and Secondary Education, Accountancy, and Civil Engineering) will undergo a formal survey this Monday and Tuesday (January 26–27, 2026), to be evaluated by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities.