Tag: SDG4
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UC-CCJE Collaborates with UN, CHR for Human Rights Education
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of the Philippines and criminology schools across the country, launched an initiative to strengthen human rights education in criminology programs. The project recognizes that future law enforcement professionals need not only technical competencies in…
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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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Launch and Adoption of the 2026-2028 UC-CHRE Medium-Term Plan
By: Janine Balageo On June 9, 2026, the University of the Cordilleras – Center for Human Rights Education (UC-CHRE) and the Commission on Human Rights – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHR-CAR) held a collaborative meeting to strengthen their partnership in advancing human rights education and advocacy. During the meeting, UC-CHRE presented its Medium-Term Plan for 2026–2028,…
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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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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 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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UC-CCJE Conducts Industry Consultation with Representatives from the Barangay and Office of Civil Defense
By: Keziah Nicole Fernandez On February 21, 2026, the College of Criminal Justice Education at the University of the Cordilleras held an important industry consultation at the UC Legarda Campus to improve the Criminology program. The meeting, which lasted from 9:00 AM to noon, brought together approximately 15 people. This group included about 6 industry…
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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…
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Rifle Drill Training with UC-CCJE Criminology Interns
By: Intern Jan Erick Sabado (SANGHAYA-MAHARLIKA) On February 14, 2026, the Criminology Practicum Interns of Class SANGHAYA–MAHARLIKA participated in a Rifle Drill training. This event took place at the West Quirino Hill Covered Court in Baguio City. Personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15 facilitated the training session. UC-CCJE Criminology Battalion Staff during the…