Palawan State University’s College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) earned multiple distinctions at the Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAP) Regional Convention held November 17-19, 2025, in Batangas City, underscoring its expanding role in criminology education in Mimaropa and Southern Luzon.
In a statement, the college said that three of their officials received Individual Governor’s Advocacy and Public Policy awards. The awardees were Dr. Sauda I. Leging-Molase, RCrim, LPT, CCJE dean; Mr. Jhon Archie V. Hernandez, MSCJ, associate dean; and Ms. Sheilla Mae N. Bajan, MSCJ, program chair for BS Criminology.
Meanwhile, two PalawanSU criminology graduates were also honored as Regional Achievers for the August 2025 Board Licensure Examination for Criminologists. The PCAP recognized Karl Jaspher R. Palay, RCrim, who posted a 90.10 percent rating, and John Clifhord A. Seblario, RCrim, who earned an 85.30 percent rating.
After the convention, the CCJE leadership met with counterparts from Batangas State University-CCJE and Lipa City Colleges-CCJE to open discussions on possible academic collaborations and joint initiatives.
The CCJE said the recognitions and partnership talks support its preparations for Level III accreditation scheduled in February 2026.
