25/09/2026
NCF-CCJE Hosts Career Pathways and Opportunities Forum for Criminology Graduates
NAGA CITY — The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) of Naga College Foundation, Inc. (NCF) conducted the Career Pathways and Opportunities for Criminology Graduates on September 23–24, 2026, at the NCF Basketball Court.
Anchored on the theme, “Beyond the Badge: Building Careers, Serving Communities, and Upholding Justice,” the two-day activity provided Criminology students and graduates with an opportunity to explore the various career pathways available in the field of criminology, law enforcement, public safety, and government service.
The activity brought together representatives from various government agencies and uniformed services, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Army (PA), Parole and Probation Administration (PPA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Navy (PN), and Philippine Air Force (PAF).
The participating agencies shared information on their respective mandates, career opportunities, qualifications, recruitment processes, and the roles that Criminology graduates may pursue within their organizations.
Among the resource persons and representatives were Henry P. Carmen of BSP; Fire Chief Inspector Josephine Jeanette C. Barandon, RN, MAN of BFP; Agent Edward Kenn Ampongan and Investigation Agent V Dennis C. Villamor of PDEA; Technical Sergeant Cesar E. Regil Jr. II (PA) of the Philippine Army; representatives from PPA; Senior Agent Ricardo B. Belmonte of NBI; representatives from BJMP; LTJG Ronel B. Robosa of PCG; LT Commander Orlan R. Orosco of the Philippine Navy; and representatives of the Philippine Air Force.
The forum emphasized that a Criminology degree offers diverse professional opportunities beyond traditional law enforcement careers, with graduates contributing to public safety, investigation, corrections, rehabilitation, financial security, disaster response, and national service.
Through the activity, CCJE students were encouraged to broaden their career perspectives, strengthen their competencies, and prepare themselves for the professional responsibilities that await them after graduation.
The Career Pathways and Opportunities for Criminology Graduates reflects the CCJE's continuing commitment to equipping future criminologists with the knowledge, skills, values, and career awareness needed to become competent and responsible professionals in service of the community and the nation.
Beyond the badge, there is a career. Beyond a career, there is a commitment to serve.
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