Tag: SDG17
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Freedom, Rights, and Responsibility Program
By: Janine Balageo In celebration of the 128th Independence Day of the Philippines, the Freedom, Rights, and Responsibility Program was held on June 12, 2026, with the theme “Remembering Heroes, Rebuilding Trust: A Call Against Legal Cynicism.” The program featured an insightful discussion by Atty. Cheryl L. Daytec-Yañgot, Regional Director, Department of Migrant Workers –…
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UC CCJE Strengthens Community Partnerships Through Practicum Orientation
By: Criminology Practicum Interns On May 7, 2026, representatives from different partner barangays of the college attended an orientation that provided vital information on the deployment of Criminology Practicum 1 interns. This activity is also a testament of strengthening partnerships through open discussions on local concerns. The orientation aimed to provide the barangay officials with…
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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 activity—marking 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
📢 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧… We are excited to unveil the teaser poster for the upcoming International Research Conference on Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policy Innovations happening on February 8–9, 2027, in Baguio City, Philippines. This conference is proudly organized by the University of the Cordilleras – 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 26–27, 2026, hosted by the Commission on Human Rights – 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 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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Rights2LIFE and Ghent University Professors Visit Partner Agencies
By: Janine Balageo Members of the Rights2LIFE Project, together with Prof. Dr. Christophe Vandeviver and Prof. Dr. Tom Vander Beken of Ghent University, conducted a site visit to the DSWD-Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth-CAR in Sablan, Benguet, one of the project’s key partner institutions. The visit was part of the Rights2LIFE Project’s ongoing efforts to…