USJ-R VP for Identity, Formation & Mission

14/08/2026

Welcome Rev. Fr. Glynn C. Ortega, OAR as our new VP for Identity, Formation & Mission! 💚

20/06/2026

Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Congratulations, Gilbert!

GILBERT L. WALO, JR.
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READS, VP-IFM

22/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Father Decena! 🎉
With grateful hearts, we thank you for your constant care, kindness, and the love you share so generously. Your presence inspires and strengthens us. May God continue to bless you with good health, joy, and many more years of service.

17/10/2025

Your safety is our priority, Josenians.

We are happy to share that after a thorough post-earthquake assessment, all University of San Jose-Recoletos campuses and facilities are confirmed to be structurally stable and safe.

With the recent frequency of tremors, please be assured that we are continuously on watch and actively monitoring our campuses. We are committed to maintaining a secure environment for learning and work for everyone. Thank you for your patience and trust.

Please read the full statement for more details.

11/10/2025

| Temporary Class Adjustment (October 13-18, 2025)

In view of the continuing aftershocks and to ensure the safety and well-being of all Josenians, the University of San Jose–Recoletos will implement a temporary adjustment in the conduct of classes for the coming week, October 13-18, 2025.

1. Basic Education (Monday - Friday, Oct 13-17)
- Classes will be conducted ONLINE/SYNCHRONOUS.
- The Quarterly/Periodical Exams are officially moved to October 21-23, 2025.
- Departments will provide further details.

2. Tertiary Level (Monday - Saturday, Oct 13-18)
- Classes will be ONLINE/SYNCHRONOUS.
- RLE and OJT REMAIN ONSITE.

Tertiary Faculty are advised to:
- Limit quizzes during this period.
- Assign activities to be submitted within a reasonable timeframe.
- Provide flexible considerations for all students.
- The Midterm examinations are officially moved to November 4-7, 2025.

4. Classes in the Graduate School, School of Law, ETEEAP, CPA-Review and RITTC will be at the discretion of their respective Deans and Directors. Online procedures are highly recommended for these programs.

Let's prioritize safety, our fellow Josenians! Please stay vigilant, take precautions, and continue to monitor official channels for updates.

07/10/2025

| Class Schedule Updates for October 8-13, 2025

In light of the wave of aftershocks that our communities, especially in Northern Cebu, are experiencing, the University is implementing the following measures to ensure a safe and gradual return to normal operations.

Your safety is our utmost priority. Please take note of the following schedule:

🗓️ Oct. 8-9 (Wed-Thu): Classes for Basic Education and College levels will be held online/synchronously.
🗓️ Oct. 10-11 (Fri & Sat): No classes in celebration of Institutional Teachers' Day.
🗓️ Oct. 13 (Mon): Face-to-face classes in all levels shall resume.

For complete details on OJT/RLE duties and the student debriefing sessions, please refer to the advisory below.

Let's continue to be vigilant and look out for one another. Stay safe, Josenians.

23/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Fr. Ramon! 💙
Vice President for Identity, Formation & Mission/ Property Administrator

04/08/2025

22/04/2025

Happy Birthday, Fr. Decena! 💜
Vice President for Identity, Formation & Mission/ Basic Education Director

20/02/2025

| Read the setup in the different levels for tomorrow's Mental Health Day.

Click this link for the full Mental Health Day program:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12EbnsosgWC/