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SURALLAH, South Cotabato — Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner and SCSC Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairperson-Designate Michelle Aguilar Ong, DPA, graced the turnover and ribbon-cutting ceremony at South Cotabato State College (SCSC) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, marking the official inauguration of the 3-storey college library, the PAG-IBIG Child Care Center, the SCSC Integrated Information System, and the IDEAL-funded Smart Classroom Projects.
Held at the SCSC campus in Barangay Dajay, Surallah, South Cotabato, the event saw Chairperson-Designate Ong serving as guest of honor alongside fellow members of the SCSC Board of Trustees, the College President, faculty, staff, and students.
In her message, Chairperson-Designate Ong emphasized that students remain the true heart of the institution. She commended the SCSC administration for its dedication to looking after both its students and employees, noting the school’s efforts to ensure that these campus projects are fully functional and beneficial to the academic community.
She further reaffirmed the institution to maintain a heart for the wider community and to maximize its current status as a state college.
“Take all chances being a College to embrace the beauty of teaching and connecting to students,” Ong said, pointing out that transitioning into a university eventually shifts institutional focus toward research and larger-scale endeavors. While students remain a priority in a university setting, she noted that operating as a college offers a unique opportunity to build the strongest possible connection with learners.
The institutional ceremonies began with the welcome message from the College President, followed by the inauguration of the PAG-IBIG Child Care Center established at the site of the old library, the launching of the SCSC Integrated Information System, and the ceremonial turnover of a check for the IDEAL-funded Smart Classroom Projects.
Following Chairperson-Designate Ong’s message, a prayer of dedication was offered for the new 3-storey library prior to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event concluded with a guided tour of the new facility and a photo opportunity with the visiting CHED official and BOT Chairperson-Designate, board members, and school leaders.
