Southern City Colleges
Southern City Colleges is a private non-sectarian college in Zamboanga City. It was founded on December 8, 1946 by Francisco M. Caliolio, Sr. and his wife, Arecelie F. Caliolio.[1] The institution is now managed by their grandchildren and is headed by Mr. Edwin M. Caliolio as its president.[2][3] It was once established as Southern Academy in 1946, then renamed as Southern College of Commerce in 1952 and as Southern City Colleges in 1962.[4]
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Former names | Southern Academy (1946 to 1952) Southern College of Commerce (1952 to 1962) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Triumph in Tenacity |
| Type | Private Non-sectarian |
| Established | 1946 |
| President | Edwin M. Caliolio |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Central Campus: Pilar Street, Zamboanga City West Campus: San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City |
| Colours | Green Golden Yellow |
| Mascot | SCC Bulldogs |
| Website | http://www.scci.edu.ph/ |
The Aracelie F. Caliolio Learning Resource Center which is currently under construction.
It presently has three Campuses, namely the Central Campus, the West Campus (the former MEIN College) and the East Campus, all located in Zamboanga City.[5]
Notable persons
- Mr. Edwin Caliolio - was awarded with a Command Plaque, Academe Sector.[2]
- Abdulmaid Muin - An alumnus to the college who is now the Philippine ambassador to East Timor.[6][7]
- Ryan Roose B. "RR" Garcia - a PBA basketball player for TNT KaTropa, once played for the school's basketball team.[8]
- Rudy B. Lingganay Jr. - a PBA basketball player for NLEX Road Warriors.[9][10]
- Chico A. Lanete - a PBA basketball player for Phoenix Fuel Masters.[11]
References
- dbarbajo (2016-03-15). "Oldest school unveils 'Triple 7' scholarship program". SunStar. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- "PIA | PNoy leads awarding of outstanding Ph Army personnel". news.pia.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- Zamboanga, By Leizel Lacastesantos, ABS-CBN News. "Dependents of Fallen 44 receive scholarship grants". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- webmaster. "Southern City Colleges,Zamboanga Peninsula, Eskwelahan.com - Philippine Online School Directory and Locator". eskwelahan.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- "Southern City Colleges Official Website". www.scci.edu.ph. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- "Abdulmaid Kiram Muin Archives | Inquirer Global Nation". globalnation.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ztoday. "Zamboanga Today Online, the most read newspaper in Zamboanga City | Ambassador Muin". www.zamboangatoday.ph. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- "PBA Player Profile: RR Garcia".
- Dy, Richard (2014-12-06). "Rudy Lingganay says conscience is clear after sudden exit from KIA over game-fixing accusations | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- News, Cebu Daily. "Lingganay layup lifts Powerade". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- "There is Hope for BK". 2011-10-09. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
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