Category: News
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Vigilance of Valor: Criminology Alumnus, PCPL Magno, Saves Boy from Harm in Harrison Road
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On April 21, 2026, a member of the Baguio City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit and an alumnus of the University of the Cordilleras, Criminology Program, saw a boy in a dangerous position along an overpass in Harrison Road, Baguio City. The police officer, PCPL Credence Jayzer A. Magno, was off-duty during…
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Enhanced PWD Inclusivity in the City of Baguio: Proposal of CCJE Faculty Members and R2L Project Staff with Councilor Edison Bilog
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On April 23, 2026, faculty members from the University of the Cordilleras-College of Criminal Justice Education and Rights2LIFE Project, led by Dr. Nica D. Togana, convened a significant meeting with Baguio City Councilor, Hon. Edison R. Bilog, to discuss critical advancements in social inclusion and human rights. This collaborative effort directly…
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Beyond the Badge: UC Criminology Alumni attend the Culmination of Sanghaya Maharlika and Kasiglat Dayarap
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On April 20, 2026, pride and accomplishment filled the UC Theater as the outgoing Criminology Interns of Class Sanghaya Maharlika and Forensic Science Interns of Class Kasiglat Dayarap gathered for their culminating activityβmarking the final chapter of their practicum journey before graduation. Intern Pokais receiving his Certificate of Completion The event…
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International Research Conference on Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policy Innovations
π’ ππ¨π¦πππ‘π’π§π ππ’π π’π¬ π¨π§ ππ‘π π‘π¨π«π’π³π¨π§β¦ We are excited to unveil the teaser poster for the upcoming International Research Conference on Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policy Innovations happening on February 8β9, 2027, in Baguio City, Philippines. This conference is proudly organized by the University of the Cordilleras β College of Criminal Justice Education, through…
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University of the Cordilleras Recognized as Cordillera’s First Private CHRE
By: Janine Balageo The University of the Cordilleras (UC) has been officially designated by the Commission on Human Rights as the first private higher education institution in the Cordillera Administrative Region to serve as a Center of Human Rights Education (CHRE). This milestone was formalized on March 26, 2026, through a ceremonial signing between CHR…
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CHR-CAR conducts Capacity-Building Training on Human Rights and CHRE for University of the Cordilleras
By: Janine Balageo The Cordillera Human Rights Education and Capacity Building Workshop took place on March 26β27, 2026, hosted by the Commission on Human Rights β Cordillera Administrative Region (CHR-CAR) for the University of the Cordilleras. The training brought together university faculty, non-teaching staff, student council officers, and members of the Rights2LIFE Project to deepen…
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UC-CCJE Alumna, PCPT Juliet B. Kaniteng, becomes First Woman Chief of Police of Atok Municipal Police Station
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On March 24, 2026, the Atok Municipal Police Station in Sayangan, Paoay, Atok, Benguet, marked a significant milestone with a formal turnover of office ceremony. PCPT Juliet B. Kaniteng officially stepped into her role as the new Chief of Police, succeeding the outgoing COP, PCPT Deogracias M. Maguen. Notably, Kaniteng is a Criminology graduate from…
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UC-CCJE and PRO-CAR: Advancing Evidence-Based Policing Through WeBOCES
By: Jenille Ann Bangilan Building upon the strategic partnership established on November 7, 2025, between the University of the Cordilleras (UC) and the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO-CAR), the development of the Web-Based Online Crime Evaluation System (WeBOCES) has reached a significant new milestone. On March 10, 2026, a meeting was held to move…
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UC-CCJE Recognized by DSWD-CAR for Implementing Programs and Services under the Bayanihang Bayan Program (BBP)
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez University of the Cordilleras-College of Criminal Justice Education was recognized by Department of Social Welfare and Development-Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) for their implementation of the Bayanihan Bayan Program (BBP) during the year 2025. One of the initiatives by UC-CCJE was through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Regional…
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Protecting the Welfare of Women and Children: UC-CCJE’s Dr. Jevilyn Madalang Shares Insights Involving Violence Against Women and Children
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On March 11, 2026, Dr. Jevilyn Madalang from the University of the Cordilleras reached a major goal in the fight for safety and justice. She presented her vital research at a large joint meeting in Baguio City that brought together groups dedicated to protecting children and stopping violence against women. Around…