AIM High Assures Graduates: Transcripts of Records to Be Released Within Three Weeks
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay , July 30, 2026 - A group of graduates from AIM High who completed their studies in 2025 faced members of the local media on Thursday to air their concerns over the continued delay in the release of their Transcripts of Records (TOR), despite the issuance of the school's Special Order (SO) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office approximately two weeks ago.
The graduates said they have been anxiously waiting for their TORs, which are required for employment, board examinations, and further studies. While they welcomed the issuance of the Special Order, they claimed they had received no clear instructions from the school regarding the next steps or the timeline for requesting their academic records.
Joining the former students were several parents who represented their children now working or seeking employment outside Ipil. According to the parents, many graduates have already left the municipality in search of better opportunities but continue to wait for their academic credentials, making it difficult for them to complete employment requirements or pursue further studies.
According to Johnny Oracion, one of the graduates leading the group, several of them attempted to visit the school last Tuesday to formally request their transcripts. However, they alleged that the security guard on duty prevented them from entering the premises.
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Oracion said they were informed that they were not allowed inside the campus and that those who had earlier sought the assistance of Second District Representative Doc Marly Hofer-Hasim regarding their concerns were likewise prohibited from entering.
The incident prompted the graduates and their parents to seek the assistance of the Barangay Buluan officials, where the school is located.
On Thursday morning, Barangay Captain Dilbert Ramizo personally accompanied the group to the school in the hope of facilitating a dialogue with the administration and obtaining a definite schedule for the release of the graduates' records.
Upon arriving at the campus, the group was again initially denied entry. They were informed that the school president was not around. Moments later, however, the school president came out to meet the graduates and their parents and addressed their concerns directly.
During the dialogue, the school administration assured the group that the Transcripts of Records will be released within three weeks, explaining that the school is currently completing the necessary processing following the issuance of the CHED Special Order.
The assurance brought some relief to the graduates and their families, although they expressed hope that the commitment would be fulfilled within the promised period, considering that many of them have pending job applications, professional requirements, and plans to continue their education.
The issue follows earlier concerns raised by the graduates regarding delays in the processing of their academic credentials while awaiting the issuance of the school's Special Order from CHED. The release of the Special Order was considered a significant milestone, as it authorizes the school to issue official academic records to qualified graduates.
Despite the frustration they experienced over the past several months, the graduates said they are willing to wait for the additional three weeks requested by the school. They likewise appealed for consistent communication and regular updates from the administration to ensure that all graduates—including those already working outside Ipil—can finally obtain their long-awaited Transcripts of Records without further delays.
