Southern City Colleges
Private college in Zamboanga City, Philippines
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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 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]
Former names
- Southern Academy (1946–1952)
- Southern College of Commerce (1952–1962)
MottoTriumph in Tenacity
TypePrivate Non-sectarian
Established1946
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Former names |
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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 |
| Campus | Central Campus: Pilar Street, Zamboanga City West Campus: San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City |
| Colours | Green Golden Yellow |
| Mascot | SCC Bulldogs |
| Website | www |
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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]
