On 3 November 2025, the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCR) successfully held the Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Philippine Criminology Week, led by PCCR President Ma. Angelica Lei G. Bautista, together with Philippine National Police PMGEN Jerico O. Baldeo, TADICTM, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology JCSUPT Baby Noel P. Montalvo, TLPE.
The ceremony was also graced by members of the PCCR Board of Trustees, Mr. Carl Joseph O. Bautista and Mr. Jean Paul Lim, along with the Academic Leadership Team:
– Dr. Yolanda S. Lira, Dean, College of Criminal Justice
– Dr. Ligaya Lomuntad-Sim, Dean, College of Forensic Science
– Mr. Avonn C. Nova, Dean, College of Technology
– Atty. Joaquin A. Alva, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School
– Mr. Karim L. Bangcola, Executive Vice President
Also present were PCCR officers, faculty members, alumni, students, and community partners who collectively marked the start of this year’s meaningful celebration.
With the theme “Upholding the Legacy of Justice and Integrity in Criminology Education Towards Nation-Building,” this year’s Philippine Criminology Week runs from November 3–7, 2025.