UCU - Criminology Student Society

ATTENTION!!!! 🎉 Urdaneta City University College of Criminal Justice Education February 2026 CLE PASSERS

CALLING ALL ALUMNI WHO PASSED THE FEBRUARY 2026 CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION! 🏆

The College of Criminal Justice Education proudly celebrates your outstanding achievement and unwavering resilience!

You are cordially invited to our exclusive TESTIMONIAL DINNER in your honor:

📅 Date: May 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Urdaneta City Sports and Cultural Complex

Join us for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and fellowship with fellow passers, University Officials, faculty, and proud UCU alumni.

Kindly confirm your attendance until May 19, 2026 for the meals and other preparations.

For any concerns and confirmation of attendance kindly contact Mr. Patricio G. Ines, Faculty Member/CSS Adviser or kindly confirm your attendance in the comment section.

Congratulations once again! Your success lights the way for future criminologists. 💙

Urdaneta City University College of Criminal Justice Education - Criminology Students' Society extends its warmest congratulations to the following former officers of the CCJE Student Organization who have recently passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination held on February 4-6, 2026.

Jaysiel Pascua
ANGELYN TUTUP
Rexielyn Rose Daracan
Edmhar Lazo
Lyka Tobias Hilado
Carl Dave Lomboy
Gabriel Myx Ocampo
Edmond Cabais
Lovely Joy Lopez
Erlich Dela Cruz
Jimmy Sison

The organization stands proud of your momentous achievement and milestones. You truly embody the values of resilience and excellence both in service to your fellow students and professional pursuit.

As you travel on this new chapter, may you continue to uphold the principles of integrity, justice, and service to others. Carry forward the spirit of leadership and compassion, and continue to make your contributions make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.

Results are out!!!!!

Urdaneta City University College of Criminal Justice Education proudly extends its warmest congratulations to all the passers of the recently concluded Criminologist Licensure Examination held on February 4–6, 2026.

This year, the University produced 305 newly Registered Criminologists, achieving an institutional passing rate of 55.76%.

To our alumni who successfully hurdled this milestone, your achievement stands as a testament to your dedication, perseverance, and hunger for success. The sacrifices and efforts you have poured into your studies have now borne fruit, and we celebrate this triumph with you.

To those who did not make it this time, remember: this temporary setback does not define your future. Success in your career—and in life—goes beyond a single examination. Take courage, for you now carry not only knowledge but also valuable experience. Let the pain of this moment fuel your determination, and return stronger for the next battle.

As you embark on your professional journey, carry with you the values instilled by the University and the College. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement.

𝐔𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As the sun set, the celebration continued with the much-anticipated Criminology Night at the UCU Gymnasium. Hosted by Mr. Christian Jaiwel Dotarot and Ms. Franil Kiezsa Ramos, the evening came alive with an energetic dance competition.

After the showcase of dance prowess from different year levels, the crowd erupted as they witnessed the elegance and stunning display of looks and glamour from the most awaited highlight of the night—the candidates of Mr. and Ms. Criminology Night 2026.

The titles were awarded to Mr. Dan Loyd R. Salazar of Class Dagitab and Ms. Shakira O. Cabanada of Class Sinag-lahi, marking a memorable moment for both classes.
The 1st Runner Up titles were awarded to Mr. Melvin Josh Mandapat and Ms. Janelyn Morada. The 2nd Runner Up titles went to Mr. John Kenneth Sabado and Ms. Kristine Mae Fernandez, while the 3rd Runner Up titles were awarded to Mr. Jay Mel Patubo and Ms. Krystal C. Paulmino.

Earlier in the program, the dance competition showcased the energy and creativity of each year level. The Class Dagitab claimed the championship title, followed by the Class Guidon as 1st Place, the Class Sandakilab as 2nd Place, and the Class Sinaglahi as 3rd Place.

The night also concluded with the recognition of outstanding class performances based on the activities and events conducted throughout the three-day Criminology Days celebration. Class Dagitab emerged as the Overall Champion, followed by Class Sandakilab, Class Sinag-lahi, and Class Guidon.

Criminology Night served as a fitting culmination of Criminology Days 2026—celebrating talent, camaraderie, and the passion that truly brings the CCJE community together.

#𝘜𝘊𝘜𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦
#𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦

𝐔𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The final day of Criminology Days 2026 was marked by learning, celebration, and recognition of excellence. With the goal of equipping graduating students for their future careers, the College conducted an exclusive seminar for fourth-year students entitled “𝘈 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘌𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴,” held at the UCU Gymnasium. The seminar provided a comprehensive discussion on the requirements, procedures, and expectations in the recruitment processes of various law enforcement agencies.

The event was graced by distinguished resource speakers from the Philippine National Police, led by 𝗣𝗠𝗦𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻, and the Bureau of Fire Protection, headed by 𝗙𝗦𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖. 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼, together with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗦. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗮𝗼 and 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼-𝗜𝗻𝗲𝘀. Their insights and guidance inspired graduating students as they prepare to take their first steps toward public service.

#𝘜𝘊𝘜𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺𝘋𝘢𝘺3
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦
#𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – College of Criminal Justice Education continued with heightened energy and determination as Day 2 unfolded into a full slate of activities that tested both skill and teamwork among students from all year levels. The day opened with the 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 event, where participants demonstrated speed, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility in proper firearm handling. This was followed by the 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨, challenging teams through physically demanding tasks that required coordination, quick decision-making, and mutual trust.

The intensity carried on with 𝙆𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙨
competitions, as students showcased discipline, control, and respect—qualities essential to the criminology profession. Adding a festive touch, 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙖𝙝𝙞 brought back the joy of traditional Filipino games, filling the venue with laughter and strengthening camaraderie among participants.
More than a series of competitions, Day 2 became a celebration of unity, resilience, and shared purpose—highlighting that Criminology Days is not only about winning, but about shaping character, building lasting bonds, and upholding the values of future public servants.

#𝘜𝘊𝘜𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺𝘋𝘢𝘺2
#𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦
#𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦

𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐔𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) of Urdaneta City University successfully held its Criminology Days Celebration on January 28–30, 2026, with the theme “𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

The three-day celebration commenced with an opening program attended by university officials, faculty members, and CCJE students. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗗. 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮, Dean of the College, formally opened the event, emphasizing the vital contributions of faculty members, students, and facilitators to the success of the celebration. His message underscored the importance of discipline, teamwork, and professional excellence—values at the core of criminology education. While 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼, Vice President for Academic Affairs inspired the participants to maintain sportsmanship and camaraderie as the celebration progresses. Her message lit the eagerness to compete among the participants while maintaining the core values of the University. Moreover, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗷𝗮, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, emphasized the value of seeking spiritual guidance as the events unfolds

Following the program, students gathered at the university quadrangle for the opening of the games. Fueled by competitive spirit, participants from various year levels engaged in basketball and volleyball matches, showcasing both athletic skill and camaraderie.

In the afternoon, the highlight of the first day unfolded with the 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Selected students from first to fourth year demonstrated precision, discipline, and mastery in drill ex*****on and exhibition. The competition was adjudicated by distinguished personalities from the Philippine National Police: 𝗣𝗠𝗮𝗷 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲, former BS Criminology student of the University and a graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), along with 𝗣𝗖𝗽𝗹 𝗭𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘆 and 𝗣𝗖𝗽𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘆, both proud alumni of Urdaneta City University.

The opening day set a high standard for the succeeding events, reflecting the spirit of camaraderie and the pursuit of excellence that defined the celebration. Through sports, exhibitions, and academic engagement, Criminology Days 2026 highlighted the unity and professionalism of the CCJE community.

The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) Criminology Student Society (CSS) extends its appreciation to Chapter House Publishing Inc. for opening this scholarly endeavor and opening its doors to showcase the research prowess and competence of faculty members in the field of criminology and criminal justice . Unto the next presentation.. Cebu daw!

Sana may pang student presentation din po 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.. Looking forward to being part of your continued stride in harnessing and cultivating research potentials in our field of endeavor. 😍😍😍😍😍

🌟 Roaring Success at the 2nd Chapter House Publishing Inc. Research Conference! 🌟

"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." — Joshua J. Marine

The Criminology Student's Society (CSS) and the entire student body of the College of Criminal Justice Education at UCU are bursting with pride! We wholeheartedly celebrate the incredible achievement of our esteemed faculty members who represented us at the 2nd Chapter House Publishing Inc. Research Conference on October 23–24, 2025, at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila.

Despite tough challenges both in preparing and presenting, our UCU delegates showed remarkable resilience, scholarly rigor, and professionalism. Their dedication to academic excellence paid off in a major way!

Out of twenty-five (25) competitive research entries and presenters from various institutions nationwide, our faculty earned the distinguished titles of Second Best Presenter and Second Best Paper! 🎉

This phenomenal recognition not only highlights the high caliber of research being cultivated right here in the College of Criminal Justice Education but also solidifies UCU’s commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing meaningfully to the academic community.

A huge thank you to Chapter House Publishing Inc. for hosting an excellent conference and providing a platform for this meaningful scholarly exchange.
To our faculty, your exemplary performance has once again elevated our research standards and left an indelible mark! Your success is a true inspiration to the entire university community.

Congratulations, Lions! Continue to roar with excellence. 🦁