CPU Elementary School: Advocate of War on Waste

By Keziah G. Huelar

*Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director of the CPU Office of Communications and member of the CPU Sustainable Committee encouraged the elementary pupils to be good stewards of the environment.*

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart on it” (Proverbs 22:6).

With the aim of teaching the CPU elementary students the importance of environmental stewardship, the CPU Elementary School held a campaign entitled “War on Waste—Trash to Cash.” The said project was launched on September 11, 2018.

The campaign was an initiative of the CPU Sustainable Campus Committee composed of Mr. Prim Vergara III, Technical Assistant to the President and Occupational Safety and Health Officer; Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications; Engr. Jeriel Militar, Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering; Engr. Aries Romallosa, Department Coordinator, College of Agriculture, Research and Environmental Science; Dr. Stella Fernandez, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Mrs. Hermely Jalando-on, CPU Purchasing Officer; and Engr. Amy Castigador, Director, Office of Institutional Advancement.

*CPU Elementary School students working together to help clean the CPU Campus.*

The launching began with a devotional led by Rev. Jalando-on. His message highlighted the importance of taking care of the environment by: A—Accepting that God is the owner of the world and that is why it is important to be good stewards of His creation. B—Believing that God can do great things through everyone. Everybody has a role in preserving the beauty of the environment by sharing one’s time, talent, and treasure. Lastly, C—challenging others to join. The task of saving the environment will be easier and more enjoyable if family and friends join in.

The devotional was then followed by the opening remarks of CPU Elementary School Principal, Prof. Janet P. Jaco. In her message, Prof. Jaco encouraged the elementary pupils to love and protect the environment by participating and promoting the “War on Waste—Trash to Cash” advocacy.

“Trash to Cash” encourages CPU elementary students to gather recyclable materials in exchange for cash. The said materials will be sent to a materials recovery facility.

After the program, the elementary students, armed with gloves and trash bags, conducted a clean-up all around the CPU campus.

Sports parade opens U-Day Celebration 2018

By Cyrus A. Natividad

*The CPU Junior High School during the Opening Parade.Photo Credit: CPUR.*

The intramurals for the University Days celebration for 2018 began with a sports parade at 3 PM last September 6, 2018. Athletes of each unit and college in their respective sports uniforms walked around the campus before proceeding to the University Covered Gym.

The opening program started as soon as the college teams settled. The Sari-Saot Dance Troupe delivered the opening prayer through a dance interpretation. It was followed with the Pambansang Awit by the CPU Symphonic Band.

*The College of Engineering Titans showcasing a “Wonderman” theme in their parade costume.Photo Credit: CPUR.*

Victory shouts filled the gym as names of the colleges and units were called by host Angelo Yulo, CPUR Senator. Each group made a short presentation for the audience. The parade was covered by a drone camera, and the opening program at the gym was featured live on the CPUTV Facebook Channel with Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director of the Office of Communications, directing his crew for the show.

*The College of Business and Accountancy mascot are all smiles during the parade.Photo Credit: CPUR.*

The fun-filled event also signaled the month-long 113^th University Foundation Celebration. Highlights include the 2018 Alumni Homecoming and General Assembly on September 29, Saturday at the Rose Memorial Auditorium; the Alumni Night, also on September 29, at the Grand Xing Hotel, Iloilo City; and the Foundation Day Memorial Service on October 1, 2018 at the Philippine-American Cemetery in Jaro, Iloilo City.

Pasidungog 2018 to touch base with ‘millennials’

This year’s Pasidungog: Honoring the Graduates of 2018 is expected to bring out the best pop musical show in the university with what Central Philippine University Alumni Association, Inc. (CPUAAI) President, Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, calls “a blow out for the graduates.” CPUAAI and the CPU Administration, in cooperation with the CPU Student Republic (CPUR), decided to involve the “now generation,” or more popularly known as the millennials, to make the event timely and more relevant.

“The young people will be a significant crowd at the Half Moon Drive in CPU,” Jalbuena said. Pasidungog will be on April 20 at 6 PM at the Half Moon grounds. The highlight of the event will be “Jamming at Central” where the College of Engineering Band and the University Senior High School Band will showcase their acts. DJ Alvie and DJ Los Padilla will follow with another special performance. A singular number by the CPU Sari-Saot Dance Troupe with Jan Floyed Gelario, Centralian Star 2017, will also take center stage. The program will be hosted by Mr. Geroel Salvador and Ms. Kay Arden Gallo.

Engr. Jalbuena, on behalf of the Alumni Association, and Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, on behalf of the University, will give their welcome remarks during the Opening Program. CPUR President 2018-2019, Mr. John Michael Suelo, will deliver his message before the award and recognition of Ms. Raphah Ganubay Cortel, board topnotcher at the 2017 Psychometrician Licensure Exams.

Rev. F. Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office for Communications will deliver a prayer for the graduates of 2018.

Pasidungog is held every year to recognize and honor the graduates of Central Philippine University and recent Board Exam passers of CPU.T

COE dominates Centralian Fest: League of Legends Tournament 2018

Victory!—The Central Philippine University College of Engineering reigned supreme in this year’s Centralian Fest: League of Legends Tournament 2018 held at Cyberzeen Zone on February 12, 2018.

The College of Engineering battled in the championship round against the College of Arts and Science, who placed second while the University Senior High School bagged third place. Hannibal Leonard “Me Hannibal” Pasamanero was hailed as the tournament MVP.

*Hannibal Leonard Me Hannibal Pasamanero, from the College of Engineering emerged as the Tournament MVP.*

*Five on five – the different colleges battle their skills in League of Legends Tournament 2018.*

The League of Legends Tournament 2018 is one of the activities held by the CPU Republic in line with the College Week.