The CPU Republic Elections is not only about choosing the right candidates for the position but also of recognizing the power of Centralians to choose the university’s new vision of student leadership.
As the school year comes to an end, Centralians are now tasked to choose the next set of CPU Republic Officials for the school year 2019-2020. Elections for the College of Law and School of Graduate Studies will be held on March 9, 2019 while the elections for the undergraduate colleges will be held on March 15, 2019.
Running as CPU Republic President for the KOALISYON Party is Jikko S. Belejerdo, a 3rd Year J.D. Law student while the REFORM slate is led by Riego Ferrer Garcia, a 2nd Year, J.D. Law student.
Centralians will be electing one president, one vice president and eight senators.
The election campaign started on March 4, 2019 and will end on March 14, 2019.
The CPU College of Law Junior students during the University Picnic. Photo Credit: Mark Greg Salaya
Celebrating 113 years of the Central Spirit—CPU’s annual tradition of holding the University Foot Parade early in the morning from CPU to Jaro and conducting a CPU Picnic continues as Centralians from different colleges and units showcased their own interpretation of honoring God for his faithfulness to the University. The opening parade highlighting the Central Spirit ended at the CPU Big Field where a short program was conducted where CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, officially opened the festivities. The picnic then followed suit, where the colleges and units held different events and activities at their assigned areas around the campus on September 26, 2018.
All Blue – The College of Business and Accountancy during the Street Dance Competition. The Senior High School giving a passionate performance during the Street Dance Competition.
With plenty of fun, food, and friendship, the event highlighted the Central Spirit by emphasizing unity in diversity. Centralians showcased their skills through the street dance and the folk dance competitions. In the street dance competition, participants from different colleges and units swayed and bopped their way around the CPU Campus, dressed in their creative ensemble. The folk dance competition, on the other hand, showcased the beauty of Filipino culture through the dancers’ graceful steps and traditional costumes.
The CPU Street Dance Competition showcases the fun and energy.An audience of Centralians at outside the Rose Memorial Auditorium witnessing the Street Dance Competition.
Aside from the dance competitions, the Battle of the Bands was also held. Centralians gathered at the Big Field to support their representatives and rock to awesome tunes. It has been a tradition in this competition to play at least one song of faith testifying that Christ is and will always be the cornerstone of the university.
The CPU U-Day Foot Parade is a showcase of the Centralian Spirit of friendship and Christian values.
Glorifying Christ for 113 years, the University Picnic is a testament of the continued celebration of faith and excellence, a tribute to God for blessing CPU.
CPU College of Law contestant during the English Oration Competition.
With the theme “Be a Centralian A.S.S.E.T.: Accountability to Self, Society, Environment Today and Beyond,” Central Philippine University celebrates the University Day 2018 in various venues inside the CPU Campus from September 17-29, 2018.
In sports, literary, and musical competitions, Centralians showcased their skills and talents highlighting the Central Spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The English literary contests, namely—oration, extemporaneous speech, declamation, and character interpretation—and the Filipino literary events—declamation, oration, extemporaneous speech, and binalaybay—were held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park.
Women’s Trio Singing Competition contestants proudly wearing their Filipiniana.
Simultaneously, the musical competitions—male quartet, women’s trio, and others—were held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
Aside from these, Centralians could still look forward to more exciting events, such as the Mr. and Ms. CPU’s Talent Night on September 21, 2018 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium and the crowning of Mr. and Ms. CPU 2018 during the pageant night on September 25, 2018 at the same venue.
A battle of the words will also ensue on September 25, 2018 as the top colleges and units compete for the debate finals.
A passionate expression – a Binalaybay contestant performing his heartfelt piece.
On September 27, 2018, the University Picnic will be held around different venues in the campus. The Street Dance Competition, the Battle of the Bands and the Folk Dance Competition will also be held on the same day.
The CPUAAI also invites all CPU alumni to the 2018 Alumni Homecoming and General Assembly on September 29, 2018, 8:30 AM at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The Alumni Night will be held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel on September 29, 2018, 7:00 PM. On the other hand, CPU’s 113th Foundation Day Memorial Service will be held at the Philippine-American Cemetery on October 1, 2018, 6:00 AM.
With the theme, “Fostering CPU’s Legacy: Let the Central Spirit Shine,” let us proclaim the goodness of the Lord in our university and His favour in our lives.
Judge Mark Anthony R. Polonan shared his testimony to the School of Graduate Studies, and the College of Law.Planting seeds of faith in our future Centralian lawyers—The University Church, together with the Central Philippine University College of Law, held a convocation service at the Educational Media Center on August 15, 2018.
For the welcome remarks, Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona, Dean, CPU College of Law, thanked the students for their participation and the University Church for initiatives that promote CPU’s vision of producing exemplary Christian learners.
It was then followed by the explanation of the text and theme by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church. According to Rev. Sian, this year’s theme, “Relentless,” is all about the relentless love of God who pursues us: “‘Relentless’ is defined as continuing without being weak. How good it is to know that God keeps on reaching out to us. It is the desire of the University that through this Christ Emphasis Week celebration, we will make the pursuit of God the topmost priority.”
Ptr. Mary Grace F. Labis, Associate Pastor of the University Church, then read Luke 15:1-32, which contains the parable of the Lost Sheep, the parable of the Lost Coin and the story of the Prodigal Son. After which, Tammy Enriquez, JD-3, introduced the convocation speaker, Hon. Mark Anthony R. Polonan, Judge 8 of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities.
In his message, Hon. Polonan talked about how the relentless love of Jesus was shown in the three stories, particularly in the characters of the shepherd, the woman, and the father: “These are three subjects sharing one emphasis, one overall outcome. Always remember that God is in the darkest, deepest parts of your lives. He wept when you wept.”
He also reminded the law students about the unlimited grace of God, “The relentless love of God is the patient love of God. Remember, you are never too sinful for God to forgive. You are never too dirty for God to cleanse.”
Ending his message, Judge Polonan talked about the importance of having a relationship with God and to feel his relentless love and grace.
The closing prayer and benediction was then led by Rev. Sian.
Dr. Jaunito M. Acanto CPU President from 1996-2005 led the ribbon cutting with present CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and CPU Board of Trustees Chairman, Atty. Von Lovel Bedona.
In honor of the hard work and dedication of Dr. Juanito M. Acanto, Central Philippine University’s third Filipino president from 1996-2005, the university renamed the Junior High School Building into Juanito M. Acanto Hall on April 19, 2018. Former CPU President Dr. Agustin A. Pulido and incumbent CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, as well as Board of Trustees Chairman Von Lovel Bedona and members of the Board, were present at the ceremony.
Dr. Acanto was born on April 5, 1937 in Barrio Badiangan, Janiuay, Iloilo to Baptist parents, Ruperto Acanto and Tabitha Maca. Christened with the name Juanito by his parents, the boy grew up to become a brilliant lawyer. He passed the Integrated Bar Examinations in 1961, and worked in his legal profession, eventually becoming a Municipal Judge of Janiuay, Iloilo. Dr. Juanito M. Acanto also served as Dean of the CPU College of Law from 1993-1997. In June 1998, the Board of Trustees elected him as President of Central Philippine University. He had served Central Philippine University for 18 years, including nine years as CPU President and other positions in the College of Law and as Regular, Ex-officio Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
A legacy of hard work and gratitude – Dr. Juanito M. Acanto thanks the CPU community for the honor of naming the Senior High School Building after him.
Dr. Acanto made a stint in public service after he was elected Board Member of the Province of Iloilo from 1988 to 1998 and from 1980 to 1986. He was a well-respected public servant of his Ilonggo constituents
Dr. Acanto obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from The International School of Missouri, USA in 1998; his Master of Management, Major in Public Management, from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas in 1990; his Bachelor of Laws at Central Philippine University in 1961; and his Associate in Arts (Pre-Law), also at Central Philippine University in 1957.
Dr. Juanito M. Acanto with his CPU family.
The Junior High School Faculty and Staff prepared a short program. Dr. Teodoro C. Robles welcomed everyone and acknowledged Dr. Acanto, the Honoree, before the unveiling of the marker. In his message Dr. Robles made mention of the importance of remembering people behind the progress and development of an institution, adding that “it is not enough to name buildings in honor of the missionaries; it is also important to name a building in honor of a former CPU President, being that this project was realized during his term of office”.
A Litany of Dedication was read after the unveiling of the marker. In his response, Dr. Junito M. Acanto mentioned the blessings that God showered upon Central Philippine University during his watch. He was sentimentally thankful for the remarkable development that made CPU more beautiful.
He looked back to the memorable times and mentioned the Smile Hill to be his inspiration. “All this blessings were sent by God to the University during my time,” said Dr. Acanto.
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