Southern City Colleges
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Former names | Southern Academy (1946 to 1952) Southern College of Commerce (1952 to 1962) |
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| Motto | Triumph in Tenacity |
| Type | Private Non-sectarian |
| Established | 1946 |
| President | Edwin M. Caliolio |
| Location | , 6°54′17″N 122°04′49″E / 6.90468°N 122.08015°E |
| 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/ |
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]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ dbarbajo (2016-03-15). "Oldest school unveils 'Triple 7' scholarship program". SunStar. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
- ^ a b "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.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 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.
- ^ Panerio, Jonas. "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.