Southern City Colleges

Southern City Colleges

Former names	Southern Academy (1946–1952) Southern College of Commerce (1952–1962)
Motto	Triumph in Tenacity
Type	Private Non-sectarian
Established	1946
President	Edwin M. Caliolio
Location	Zamboanga City , Philippines 6°54′17″N122°04′49″E / 6.90468°N 122.08015°E / 6.90468; 122.08015
Campus	Central Campus: Pilar Street, Zamboanga City West Campus: San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City East Campus: Divisoria, Zamboanga City
Colours	Green   Golden Yellow
Mascot	SCC Bulldogs
Website	www.scci.edu.ph
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The Aracelie F. Caliolio Learning Resource Center which is currently under construction.

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]

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]

References

1. dbarbajo (March 15, 2016). "Oldest school unveils 'Triple 7' scholarship program". SunStar. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
2. "PIA | PNoy leads awarding of outstanding Ph Army personnel". news.pia.gov.ph. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
3. Zamboanga, Leizel Lacastesantos, ABS-CBN News. "Dependents of Fallen 44 receive scholarship grants". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
4. webmaster. "Southern City Colleges,Zamboanga Peninsula, Eskwelahan.com - Philippine Online School Directory and Locator". eskwelahan.com. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
5. "Southern City Colleges Official Website". www.scci.edu.ph. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
6. "Abdulmaid Kiram Muin Archives | Inquirer Global Nation". globalnation.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
7. ztoday. "Zamboanga Today Online, the most read newspaper in Zamboanga City | Ambassador Muin". www.zamboangatoday.ph. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
8. "PBA Player Profile: RR Garcia".
9. Dy, Richard (December 6, 2014). "Rudy Lingganay says conscience is clear after sudden exit from KIA over game-fixing accusations | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
10. Panerio, Jonas (September 25, 2011). "Lingganay layup lifts Powerade". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
11. "There is Hope for BK". October 9, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2017.