As higher education institutions across Region XII continue to navigate the challenges brought about by the recent Magnitude 7.8 earthquake, Santo Nino College Foundation, Inc. (SNCFI) reaffirmed its commitment to student welfare and educational continuity through its participation in the institutional engagement activities conducted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region XII.

Held pursuant to CHED Regional Memorandum No. 66, Series of 2026, the activity brought together educational leaders and CHED officials to strengthen coordination and provide updates on the status of higher education institutions in the region. The initiative reflects the Commission's continuing commitment to ensuring that institutions remain responsive to the needs of students and communities during times of uncertainty.

For SNCFI, the engagement served as a meaningful opportunity to highlight the institution's unwavering dedication to its learners. Guided by its mission of providing accessible and values-centered education, the College continues to prioritize the well-being of its students while ensuring the continuity of academic services and support systems.

Representing Santo Nino College Foundation, Inc. during the engagement were Mr. Darrell S. Caballero, President, together with Dr. Jun Y. Badie, LPT, Academic Director. They joined CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis and CHED Region XII Director IV Rody P. Garcia during the institutional visit and related activities conducted under the memorandum.

The visit underscored the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and government agencies in fostering resilient learning communities. It also reflected the collective effort of educational leaders to remain attentive to the needs of students while continuously strengthening the quality and accessibility of higher education in the region.

As an institution committed to forming competent professionals and responsible citizens, SNCFI recognizes that education plays a vital role in helping communities overcome challenges and build a more sustainable future. Through continued engagement with stakeholders and partner agencies, the College remains steadfast in its commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

This engagement supports the institution's contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. By promoting collaboration, institutional responsiveness, and learner-centered initiatives, SNCFI continues to advance efforts that make education more inclusive and impactful for present and future generations.

Santo Nino College Foundation, Inc. expresses its heartfelt gratitude to CHED Chairperson Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, CHED Region XII Director IV Rody P. Garcia, and the entire CHED Region XII team for their dedication to supporting higher education institutions and safeguarding student welfare. The College values this continuing partnership and looks forward to future initiatives that further strengthen educational opportunities and contribute to the development of empowered and resilient communities.

With a shared commitment to service, excellence, and nation-building, SNCFI remains steadfast in its mission of transforming lives through education while working alongside its partners in advancing quality higher education throughout Region XII.