PHINMA St. Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite (SJCDC) marked a key milestone in its ongoing transformation with the inauguration of its new campus facade and the groundbreaking of the Ramon V. del Rosario building—reflecting continued efforts to expand access to college education in Cavite.

The event held on Wednesday, April 22, gathered local government leaders, education partners, and PHINMA executives, highlighting a shared commitment to making education more accessible and responsive to the realities of today’s learners.

For PHINMA Education Philippines Country Head Happy Tan, the development reflects a broader direction for the institution.

“At a time when opportunities can feel out of reach, this building stands as a reminder that there is still hope,” Tan said. “We are building a system that works for the underserved—especially for those who stopped believing that a degree is within reach, those who were left behind. Most of our students come from low-income families for whom every peso carries weight. This institution was built for them, meeting students where they are, and walking with them toward success. That is what we mean when we say ‘Sasamahan Kita.’”

This approach is already evident on campus. Today, around 70% of students are supported by the Hawak Kamay Scholarship, while programs such as transportation assistance and free breakfast help address the everyday challenges that affect a student’s ability to stay in school.

The campus developments are part of a broader plan to expand PHINMA SJCDC’s capacity and improve learning spaces for current and future students. PHINMA Education aims to significantly grow its reach in Cavite, with a vision of serving up to 30,000 students over the next decade.

Chairman Ramon R. del Rosario Jr. underscored that the expansion is rooted in a long-term commitment to student success.

“This is more than a new facade,” he said. “It is an investment in every learner who will walk through these halls, a place where students can learn with dignity, grow with confidence, and pursue their goals.”

Since becoming part of PHINMA Education—the largest private higher education network in Southeast Asia—PHINMA SJCDC has strengthened its academic systems while widening access for students often left out of traditional higher education, including working learners and those returning to school.

Across PHINMA Education’s schools nationwide, graduates have built careers and improved their lives through accessible, outcomes-driven education. With PHINMA SJCDC’s continued expansion, these same opportunities are becoming more accessible to students in Cavite.