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| Motto | Triumph in Tenacity |
| Type | Private Non-sectarian |
| Established | 1946 |
| President | Edwin M. Caliolio |
| Location | Zamboanga City, Philippines 6°54′17″N 122°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 |
| Colours | Green Golden Yellow |
| Mascot | SCC Bulldogs |
| Website | www |
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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. The institution is now managed by their grandchildren and is headed by Mr. Edwin M. Caliolio as its president. 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.
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.
Notable persons
- Mr. Edwin Caliolio - was awarded with a Command Plaque, Academe Sector.
- Abdulmaid Muin - An alumnus to the college who is now the Philippine ambassador to East Timor.
- Ryan Roose B. "RR" Garcia - a PBA basketball player for TNT KaTropa, once played for the school's basketball team.
- Rudy B. Lingganay Jr. - a PBA basketball player for NLEX Road Warriors.
- Chico A. Lanete - a PBA basketball player for Phoenix Fuel Masters.
References
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- Zamboanga, Leizel Lacastesantos, ABS-CBN News. "Dependents of Fallen 44 receive scholarship grants". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - webmaster. "Southern City Colleges,Zamboanga Peninsula, Eskwelahan.com - Philippine Online School Directory and Locator". eskwelahan.com. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- "Southern City Colleges Official Website". www.scci.edu.ph. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Abdulmaid Kiram Muin Archives | Inquirer Global Nation". globalnation.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ztoday. "Zamboanga Today Online, the most read newspaper in Zamboanga City | Ambassador Muin". www.zamboangatoday.ph. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- "PBA Player Profile: RR Garcia".
- 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.
- Panerio, Jonas (September 25, 2011). "Lingganay layup lifts Powerade". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- "There is Hope for BK". October 9, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
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