
Centralian, Mr. Melvin Espiga, Head of the 2018 IAVIA Delegation shared how being a work student in CPU trained him to excel in his professional career.
A heart for Centralian scholars—The Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI), Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Inc. (IAVIA) held a Scholarship Awarding Ceremony at the Educational Media Center Conference Room on January 26, 2018.
With the spirit of generosity and Christian excellence, the event recognized the individual donors. A Certificate of Recognition to FAFQI and IAVIA donors was awarded by CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles assisted by Director for Student Development and Programs, Dr. Margen A. Java and Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico.

Dr. Margen A. Java, Director, CPU Office of Student Development Programs thanked the donors for supporting Centralian scholars.

Ms. Maria Rimando, Head of the 2018 FAFQI Delegation encouraged the scholars to pursue their dreams.
In her message, Ms. Maria Rimando, Head of the 2018 FAFQI Delegation encouraged the scholars in achieving their dreams, “If you want to be successful in life, study hard, try your very best. That’s why people like us are supporting you, because we want you to have a successful life one day and hopefully, just like Mr. Mauro and the other donors, you will do the same.”
Mr. Melvin Espiga, head of the 2018 IAVIA Delegation and a Centralian, inspired the scholars to dream big and pursue excellence wherever their career takes them, “Fourty-nine years ago, I was like you guys—I was working as a student assistant at the university library from 1969-1973. During my time, there were no computers so we manually labelled the books and took care of the books. I was awarded as one of the top 10 outstanding library student assistants and it was my training in CPU that made me have a winning character in my career later on. Because of my training here, I learned about persistence, resilience, team work and hard work.”
Both speakers enlightened the scholars that success is a long process that pays in bulk at the end.
The following are the donors and their scholars:
FAFQI Donors

FAFQI Donors with their scholars.
Filipino –Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc.
Individual Donors solicited by FAFQI
- Linneah Laserna
- Somodio Family
- Engr. Marion Douglas Diesto
- Dr. Neill Jover
- Anika McCarthy
- Carl Desacola and Emele Bulewa
Individual Donors Solicited by IAVIA
Ben Tabanquerao
Badian, Johna May P., BSPkgE 4
Anabel Tabanquerao
Baylen, Davyne Gayle G., BSBA FM 4
Jack F. Moffat
Caangay, Michelle S., BS HRM 3
Jennifer Yunsay Welk
Eduria, Michelle S., BSBA FM 4
Melvin and Frances Espiga
Pestaño, Joy L., BS SW 3
Julie and Wayne Norling
Sumper, Dennis D., BSEd 2
Nenita and Roger Wallis
Venus, Prince Charles M., BS IT 3
Gloria Kerr
Villagomez, Jyx Bryan A., BSEd M 3
Ivan Monte
- Calucab, Joelever Nissi B., BSCE 3
- De los Reyes, Camille S., BSBA BM 2
- Fuertes, Michael C., BS PkgE 3
- Villanueva, Ferlyn Mae P., BSBA FM 3
- Yanguas, Dona Mae O., BSBA BM 3
Carmi Clark
Pasilan, Jessica L., BS SW 2
Carwel, Sarah and Alexia Casimiro
Berjamin, Jocelyn C., BS SW 1
Rafael “Popoy” Alamo
Rumay, Aljun Mark J., BEEd 1
St. Peter’s Chanel Parish Church
Sartin, Arnel B., BSBA BM 3
Claritian Missionaries of Melbourne, Australia
Jamola, Precious Mae H., BSEd F 3
SiSTA CLUB INCORPORATED
Palmes, Mary Jane R., BSBA MM 3
Aurelia Cerdana
Pasilan, Reyjane, BS SW 2
Marigold Espiga
Tolones, Margie E., BSpEd 3
Marithes Dumapias
Golen, Jerry Jr. E., BS HRM 2
Bedelia Agius
Alolon, Rosa Angelica E., BSpEd 3
DIVINA and CHRISTELLE LEBANAN-CARREON Divine Outreach Program Philippines
Ansino, Honey Grace D., BSBA FM 3
Jonathan and Michelle Batey
Berjamen, Jonalyn C., BSBA BM 4
Sarah Dofeliz Sammut
Camacho, Jezza Pearl B., BEEd Z 3
Mr. and Mrs. Wenifredo O. Catilo
Sogo-an, Joy Reline B., BSEd S 3
Sherley Hart
Sucaldito, Dalyn S., BSBA MM 3
Ilocano Association of Victoria, Inc. (IAVI)
Serisola, Susie Faith T., BS SW 2
Orville and Cecilia Lim
Torrecampo, Jenelyn R ., BS Psych 3
Angelito and Jesusa Rodriguez
Ruel, Rose Mary A., BS IT 3
Murray-Stark Family
Soriano, Rona Mae S., BLIS 3

The IAVIA donors together with the Centralian scholars.
IAVIA Donors
Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Inc. (AUSTRALIA)
Individual Donors solicited by IAVIA
Ben Tabanquerao
Anabel Tabanquerao
Jack F. Moffat
Jennifer Yunsay Welk
Melvin and Frances Espiga
Julie and Wayne Norling
Nenita and Roger Wallis
Gloria Kerr
Ivan Monte
Carmi Clark
Carwel, Sarah and Alexia Casimiro
Rafael “Popoy” Alamo
St. Peter’s Chanel Parish Church
Claritian Missionaries of Melbourne, Australia
SiSTA CLUB INCORPORATED
Aurelia Cerdana
Marigold Espiga
Marithes Dumapias
Bedelia Agius – Solicited by CPUAAVI
DIVINA and CHRISTELLE LEBANAN-CARREON Divine Outreach Program Philippines
Jonathan and Michelle Batey
Sarah Dofeliz Sammut – Solicited by CPUAAVI
Mr. and Mrs. Wenifredo O. Catilo
Sherley Hart
Ilocano Association of Victoria, Inc. (IAVI)
Orville and Cecilia Lim
Angelito and Jesusa Rodriguez
Murray-Stark Family
Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI) and Individual Donors Solicited by FAFQI Donors
By Province
- Antique Magno, Angel Joy D BS AT 3
- Capiz Sombero, April Marie S BSBA FM 3
- Guimaras Mucho, Deah Celine M AB PolS 3
- Iloilo Guilamo, Ciarra G BSBA BM 3
- Iloilo City Salditos, Jeanny Pearl J BSBA BM 3
- Negros Occ. Villa, Vhon Amerhene M BSBA FM 3
College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences
- Salivio, Lester John J BS A 4
Individual Donors Solicited by FAFQI
Linneah Laserna
- Fara-on, Gwen P BS EM 3
Somodio Family
- Braña, Crystal Mae M BSBA MM 3
Engr. Marion Douglas Diesto
- Quirong, Liza Jane H BSBA FM 3
Dr. Neill Jover
- Espiritu, Vania May B BS SW 2
Anika McCarthy
- Ariego, Jeaneb A BSBA FM
- Barroa, Analiza J BSBA FM 4
- Caño, Kimberly C BS SW 3
- Cordero, Judy Ann D BSBA FM 3
- Estrevencion, Ma. Roisa S BSBA FM 4
- Espiritu, Valerie B BSBA FM 3
- Guilaran, Caren Jell T. BSBA BM 3
Carl Desacola and Emele Bulewa
19. Abaldo, Grace Lynn P BSBA BM 3
20. Buaron, Jenny Pearl C BSBA FM 4
21. Casono, Mary Ann C BSBA FM 3
22. Dello, Jan Marie D BSBA BM 3
23. Galuyo, Ellen Mae G BSBA BM 3
24. Garde, Jeanette G BS AT 3
25. Gustilo, Chris Nhel C BEEd 3
26. Hitalia, Vincent Paul F BSBA BM 3
27. Madera, Artchel A BSBA BM 3
28. Miaque, Christine C BSBA BM 3
29. Resuma, Cathy S BSBA FM 3
30. Sumampone, Klyn S BSBA FM 3
31. Teruel, Ma. Jenina Faith T BS AT 4
Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Inc. (AUSTRALIA) (IAVIA)
- Bacsal, Japheth D BS SW 3
- Calimlim, Joana Marie T BSBABM 2
- Diaz, Ninesie A AB Eng 3
- Esparagoza, Arniel A BS SW 2
- Quinquero, Geraldine P BSEd B 4
- Salay, John Mark G BS IT 4
- Samodio, Kissa D BSBAFM 3
- Toledano, Henry Leen A BLIS 3
- Torotoro, Kerusso L BS DMIA 3
- Yocogco, Epiphany G BSBA FM 4