NBSC CONDUCTS FIRST MASS AND MONDAY CONVOCATION OF 2026
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) held its Mass and First Monday Convocation for 2026 on January 5 at the NBSC Covered Court. The activity served as both a spiritual gathering and an institutional briefing to formally open the year’s academic and administrative undertakings.
The Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Rev. Fr. Antonio C. Villarin, who underscored the importance of offering one’s sins and weaknesses to God while consciously exerting effort toward personal growth and improvement. His message encouraged accountability alongside faith, setting the tone for the succeeding discussions.
Key announcements were presented to guide faculty and staff on upcoming activities and compliance requirements. A reminder was issued regarding the First Quarterly Gender and Development Focal Points System (GAD FPS) Meeting scheduled on January 9, 2026, at the NBSC Boardroom.
The Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) required the signing of contracts for Job Order (JO) personnel today and reminded Contract of Service (COS) teachers to submit their faculty load credits by January 7, 2026, for endorsement on January 8, 2026. Regular employees were also advised of the annual submission of mandatory documents, including the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Medical Certificate of Fitness to Work, and updated Personal Data Sheet (PDS). The submission of Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) targets for January to June 2026 was likewise reiterated.
Dr. Christie Jean Villanueva-Ganiera, CESE, SUC President I, expressed her appreciation to those who assisted the OCP in organizing the Mass and Convocation. She instructed offices to ensure cleanliness in compliance with the 7S standards, noting that inspections would be conducted the following day.
The first Internal Quality Audit (IQA) is scheduled for January 26 to 30, 2026. In preparation, Dr. Ganiera emphasized that the IPCR targets for January–June 2026 should be anchored to the Annual Operational Plan (AOP), and that the submission of IPCR accomplishments for July–December 2025 is expected to be completed by Friday, January 9, 2026.
Additional updates covered institutional and operational matters. The documents formalizing the Committee on Decorum and Investigation, the Disciplinary Committee, and the Grievance Committee remain pending with the Legal Office (LO), with the HRMDO designated as the receiving office for all related complaints. Offices were instructed to prepare their respective organizational structures within the week using the template to be provided by the Public Affairs and Information Office (PAIO).
Safety and facilities concerns were likewise discussed, including the finalization of the campus evacuation plan, coordination meetings with building-in-charge personnel, and the processing of the campus elevator’s permit to operate with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manolo Fortich. Updates were also given on pending faculty loads with the OCP and the requirement for Office Heads to process overtime requests through the HRMDO in lieu of holidays.
As the first Monday Convocation of the year, the gathering set the tone for the months ahead by reinforcing shared priorities, clarifying responsibilities, and reaffirming institutional commitment—ensuring that NBSC begins 2026 with clear direction and renewed momentum.
