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PASIDUNGOG
2025 Honors
Criminology
Interns, Marks Global
Milestone
for Criminal Justice Excellence
Central
Mindanao Colleges proudly culminated PASIDUNGOG 2025, a transformative
celebration of achievement, resilience, and purpose for the 193 Criminology
Interns of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE). Held on March 30,
2025, at ELAI Resort and Eco Hotel, Kidapawan City, the event honored not just
the academic milestones of future law enforcers—but their rising call to lead,
serve, and protect with distinction.
Anchored
on the theme “SINAG-TALA: Illuminating Justice, Serving the Community,” PASIDUNGOG
2025 captured the heart of CMC’s mission: to empower students not only as
scholars, but as agents of justice and change. The ceremony celebrated key
transitions—the induction of class and field officers, the symbolic button
pinning, and the formal send-off for international academic mobility.
A
highlight of the program was the Criminology Button Pinning Ceremony—a rite of
passage that signified the interns’ transition from classroom learners to
public servants in training. It was more than a tradition—it was a pledge of
purpose. Each pin symbolized trust, accountability, and a personal commitment
to the rule of law and public welfare.
Dr.
Cynthia S. Asuncion, President of Central Mindanao Colleges, shared a message
of insight and inspiration, emphasizing the transformative nature of
criminological education: “Education in criminal justice is not merely about
learning the law—it’s about understanding people, protecting rights, and
building trust in communities. Our students are not just future officers; they
are future changemakers.”
In
his empowering reflection, Director Erolle Linus T. Miranda, Director for the
Institute for Support Services, introduced the institution’s guiding framework
for character and leadership in service:“T.A.L.A. is more than an acronym—it is
our compass. Tapang, Aral, Liderato, Alab. These are not just words, but the
light that will guide every Criminology intern toward a life of justice,
service, and transformation.”
Central
Mindanao Colleges (CMC) also proudly sends off the College of Criminal Justice
Education (CCJE) delegates for their International Educational Trip to Thailand
on May 9–12, 2025, under the International Academic and Cultural Engagement
(I-ACE) Program, supported and endorsed by the Center for International Affairs
and Linkages (CIAL). The send-off ceremony was led by Mr. Jerson John Villegas,
CMC CIAL Coordinator, who underscored the importance of global learning
experiences:
“International
student mobility opens our learners to new systems, new cultures, and new
perspectives. It strengthens academic identity and builds cross-cultural
leadership—preparing our students to thrive in a globally connected world.”
—
Jerson John Villegas, CIAL Coordinator
The
academic mission, led by CCJE Dean Dr. Rolando D. Poblador, will expose
participants to Thailand’s criminal justice systems, law enforcement practices,
and forensic advancements—deepening global competencies and professional
readiness.
CMC
extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Rolando Poblador for his unwavering
leadership, whose efforts continue to elevate the College of Criminal Justice
Education as a leading institution for criminological training and innovation.
PASIDUNGOG
2025 also highlights CMC’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals—promoting Quality Education (SDG 4), advancing Peace,
Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and fostering Global Partnerships
(SDG 17) through international mobility and transformative learning. These
efforts reaffirm CMC’s mission to produce globally competent, socially
responsible, and service-driven professionals.
Empowered
to Serve.
Trained
to Lead.
Committed
to Justice.
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