26/10/2026
SSC-R de Cavite Holds Uniform Ceremony 2026
San Sebastian College–Recoletos de Cavite held its Uniform Ceremony 2026 on October 24, with the theme “Shaping Future Leaders: Living the Sebastinian Mission through Discipline, Leadership, and Service.”
The day began with the Eucharistic Celebration at the Recoletos 4th Centennial Gymnasium, which was presided over by Chancellor Fr. Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR. The formal ceremony followed at 10:00 a.m. at the Cañacao Campus, with Hon. Raleigh Grepo Rusit, Cavite City Vice Mayor as the guest of honor.
After the arrival of Vice Mayor Rusit, 3CL Kyla Flores, Secretary of the Student Crime Prevention Council (SCPC) Cavite, led the opening prayer. This was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
Dr. Jesusa D. Ortuoste, Vice President for Academics and Research, delivered the opening remarks.
Dr. Jessy Mae Gatchalian-Hamdag, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education, then introduced the Honorable Vice Mayor, who delivered an inspirational speech.
The program proceeded with the presentation of gifts and a plaque of appreciation to the guest speaker by Dr. Gatchalian-Hamdag, Dr. Ortuoste, and Fr. Palagtiosa. The pinning ceremony for SCPC officers followed. This was succeeded by the Pledge of Loyalty, led by 2CL Joseph Vergara, President of SCPC Manila, and the donning of shoulder boards of the Criminology students. The said students then took their oath, led by 2CL Klyde Manzon, Vice President for External Affairs of SCPC Manila.
A message from Chancellor and Vice President for Recoletos Identity, Formation and Mission Fr. Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, further underscored the importance of the activity.
The event concluded with the singing of the SSC-R de Cavite Hymn and the Pass-in-Review.
Ms. Jane Tibar and Mr. Arjohn Reyes served as masters of ceremonies.
Through the Uniform Ceremony 2026, SSC-R de Cavite reaffirmed its commitment to forming future criminal justice professionals who uphold integrity, embrace responsibility, and live out the Sebastinian mission through disciplined leadership and dedicated service.