Prof. Janet S. Jalbuena, Junior High School Principal encouraged young Centralians to develop a deep appreciation for the Filipino language.
On the month of August, all levels in the University were encouraged to hold Buwan ng Wika celebrations which involve students in literary-musical programs.
One of the colorful events of Buwan ng Wika was on August 29 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium by CPU Elementary School with the theme: “Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik”.
Prof. Janet P. Jaco, CPU Elementary School Principal, in her opening remarks, quoted the writer John Romer Caraban: “Ang wika ay isang bahagi ng pakikipaglastasan. Kalipunan ito ng mga simbolo, tunog at mga kaugnay na batas upang maipahayag ang nais sabihin sa kaisipan.”
Celebrating Filipino language and culture – Centralians performed a series of intermission numbers showcasing the Filipino culture.
Three pairs of elementary pupils dressed as Lakanbini and Lakandula represented the 3 island groups of the Philippines—Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Each grade level also performed a special number.
Both Junior and Senior High Schools held their Buwan ng Wika programs on August 31, Friday, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The first part of the program was facilitated by the Junior High School in the morning. The students sang, danced, and presented other enjoyable numbers in a variety show format. Prof. Janet Jalbuena, Junior High School Principal, encouraged this event as “this would always remind Filipinos of the importance of the Filipino language and culture.”
Pandanggo sa Ilaw performed by Centralians.
Filipino teacher Joel Encajonado also commented that it is important to celebrate Buwan ng Wika every year as the national language was inspired by Manuel L. Quezon.”
The Senior High School facilitated the second part of the program in the afternoon with a film showing of the movie Munting Pangarap.
On August 14, 1991, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 7104 or the “Commission on the Filipino Language Act.” It prescribes Filipino as the national language of the Philippines. With this law all schools, colleges, and universities are obliged to promote the national language by having Filipino subjects in the curriculum and to hold programs such as the Buwan ng Wika.
Prof. Ahn Tae Young, and two of his students manage the Korean Cosmetics Kiosk at the Half Moon Drive during the 2018 International Research Conference in CPU.
Managed by a Korean Professor, Ahn Tae Young, and two of his students majoring in beauty care at Tongmyong University, the bazaar was held on August 28-29, 2018 at the Halfmoon Drive. Available products for sale included beauty care products. As a bonus, the bazaar distributed brochures on beauty tips for free.
The proceeds from sales of the Korean products were turned over to Central Philippine University to be used as allowance for Korean scholars. One of the students, Park Nahyeon, explained that the Bazaar is part of the two-day International Entrepreneurship Conference held at the Educational Media Center in CPU on the same dates as the bazaar.
Currently, there are 25 Koreans enrolled in the various colleges of the University and in Graduate School while 6 are enrolled in pre-collegiate programs.
The contestants and candidates of Mr. and Ms. CPU 2017.
The U-Day fever is starting! One of the most-anticipated events in CPU’s annual University Days celebration is the Search for Mr. and Miss CPU. Through the years, the Search for Mr. & Miss CPU has proven to be one of the most glamorous and prestigious pageants in the city of Iloilo. It has consistently produced young men and women who are not only endowed with the looks, but more importantly, are bestowed with the wisdom, grace, and compassion needed to effect change in this modern world.
Mr. and Miss Law 2017 during the Talent Night.
This year’s Search for Mr. and Miss CPU will prove to be more exciting with 15 contesting pairs vying for the coveted title. The Talents’ Presentation will be held on September 21, 2018 (Friday), 5:00 PM at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The Pageant Night will be held on September 25, 2018 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM also at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
The search for Mr. and Miss CPU is an avenue for Centralians to showcase their talent.
Tickets will be available at the Cultural Affairs Office. For more information, kindly contact Ms. Crista S. Huyong on 329-
The foot parade is one the most awaited events of the U-Day.
Excitement has taken over as students, faculty, and staff work towards the University Day season. The kick-off is tentatively scheduled on September 3, 2018. The U-Day celebrations are organized by the U-Day Steering Committee in coordination with the CPU Republic.
“Be an A.S.S.E.T. (Accountable to Self, Society and Environment Today and Beyond),” is the U-Days’ theme which suggests creative contribution and cooperation of individuals so that everyone could become an asset.
The intramurals will begin at 2:00 PM on September 3 with an opening ceremony at the Alumni Promenade and Concert Park. After which, the Sports Parade will follow. The aquathlon will then be the opening event. Ball games will start on September 10 at designated areas. Most of the literary-musical competitions will be held at the Promenade and Rose Memorial Auditorium on the said month.
An ode to culture and the arts – the different competitions provide platforms for Centralians to showcase their God-given talents.
One of the most-awaited events of the celebration is the Mr. & Miss CPU Pageant to be held on September 25. This event and its corresponding activities are being orchestrated by the Mr. & Miss CPU Committee, co-chaired by Ms. Crista Huyong and Miss Carmelle Frances Romero. (See “The search for Mr. and Miss CPU” by Carmelle Frances Romero for more details.)
For the CPU Alumni, the most awaited event is the Homecoming Celebration on September 29. The full-packed day will begin with Alumni Morning Devotional at the RMA, followed by a fellowship lunch. The celebration will continue with the Alumni Night at the Grand Xing Hotel, Iloilo City. This year’s Alumni Homecoming theme is “Fostering CPU’s Legacy: Let the Central Spirit Shine.”
For more details on the Alumni Homecoming, kindly contact Mrs. Tina Marie Hortelano, Liason Officer, CPU Alumni Association Inc. through tel. no. 329-1971 loc. 1033.
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.
The highlight of every CEW is always the proclaimed Word of the Lord.
Celebrating Christ as the Cornerstone of Central Philippine University—The University Church, in partnership with the different colleges and departments, highlighted the theme “Relentless” anchored on Isaiah 54:10 and Matthew 28:20 during the First Semester Christ Emphasis Week of the school year 2018-2019.
Starting them young- CPU Kindergarten students listen attentively to their CEW speaker
Held on August 10-17, 2018, the week-long celebration, filled with praise and worship and accompanied by the sharing of God’s Word, is a testimony of CPU’s commitment as a university anchored in faith.
According to Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, the theme encourages the CPU community to make the pursuit of God a priority. In the era of persistent distractions and temptations, it is important to feel the constant pursuit and faithfulness of God: “God keeps reaching out to us so He can win us to Himself. Our theme encourages the CPU community to make the pursuit of God the topmost priority as God has been relentless in his bid to save us from ourselves.”
Rev. Sian shares that the theme encourages us to work on our faith with fear and trembling, “We should also be relentless in our pursuit of holiness. It should be the proverbial pearl of the great price of our prayers.”
Convocation speakers Pastor Russel Ban, Pastor Jasper Martin, Rev. Lennie Ruth Sombilla, Rev. Adiel Caspe, Pastor Franz Hestia Love Joy Quimpo-Leysa, Pastor Keith Dune Gallos, Rev. Dr. Jerson Narciso, Pastor Jamilo Pendo, and Hon. Mark Anthony Polonan all shared the love of God through the empowering message of God’s relentless love.
The CEW is a testimony of God’s relentless love to CPU and the Centralian community’s dedication to make Christ as the center of the university.Shout unto God a song of praise – the CPU Elementary School students leading the praise and worship.
According to Harissa Junio, BSBAMM4, this year’s CEW is a testimony of the continuing journey of the university: “As a Centralian, I take heart in the fact that CPU has been holding activities like this to share the Word of God. It continually reminds me that beyond my academics, my purpose is really to pursue God and to share his Word to others.”
A first year college student of CBA, Lyka Derayunan shared, “The CEW experience is unique. You will not probably experience this in others schools. I did not regret enrolling in CPU. I will tell others about this.”
Jam-packed, the Rose Memorial Audituriom is filled with students and faculty during the CEW.Heart of worship – the CPU Junior High School leads the praise and worship session.
As the university moves forward to celebrate 113 years of God’s goodness, the Christ Emphasis Week is a reminder of its long tradition of faith. It is also a challenge to the CPU community to never forget our roots—in Christ—and that beyond the goal of producing excellent professionals, the heart of CPU’s existence is to glorify God through the lives of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
CPU takes root in the Christian spirit of the Baptist missionaries who gave scholarships to dedicated and hard-working young Filipinos.
Celebrating its history of producing exemplary Christian scholars—The Central Philippine University Student Development Programs held its annual Scholarship Awarding and Recognition Program at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park on August 6, 2018.
The event aimed at recognizing the various individuals, families, and private and public institutions that have benevolently supported thousands of Centralians for many years and counting.
The invocation was led by Pastor Mary Grace F. Labis, Associate Pastor of the University Church. It was then followed by the singing of the National Anthem with Ms. Crista Huyong.
For the acknowledgement of donors, Dr. Margen A. Java, Director of the Student Development and Programs, thanked the donors for their generous contribution to the education of deserving and hard-working Centralians, “Indeed, Central Philippine University is privileged and blessed because every year we have new and continuing donors. This year we have 529 new scholars and grantees.” For the welcome remarks, Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, highlighted the spirit of generosity of Centralians and thanked them for giving back to the university.
A special number from Mae Aindraby Basil, scholar and member of the Sari-Saot Dance Troupe.
The giving of certificates to the benefactors for school year 2018-2019 was led by Rev. Gico together with Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Finance and Administration.
CPU acknowledged 116 benefactors both coming private and public institutions.
The following are the list of benefactors and scholars:
Private Scholars
Beatriz Gonzaga-Juarez Memorial Scholarship Fund
Fernandez, Glenn V Dip CM 1
Gaitan, Obed Joy B Dip CM 1
BSCE ’86 Grant-In-Aid
Calucab, Jolever Nissi B BS CE 4
Malimban, Allyn Joy M BS CE 5
Chemistry Alumni Association, Inc. (CHEMAAC) Grant-In-Aid
Opening the first episode of Jamming @ Central is 3’s Harmony.
Since Central Philippine University TV Channel has decided to go global, it strives to create more and better programs that will air out not just the institution’s affairs but also its inner workings and the great talents that thrive within.
On August 9, “Jamming at Central” had its first episode with 3’s Harmony. The group is composed of Mr. Jason Pagunsan, Joel Somosierra and Rodel Obed Dianala—all of them Centralians.
The group sang classic Christian songs and shared their testimony of faith and music to the Centralian community.
“Jamming at Central” hopes to push for a regular show every week. If you have the talent in singing or in music, don’t hesitate to show the whole world what you’ve got. Message CPU TV on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CentralPhilippineUniversityTV/, tvchannel@cpu.edu.ph or contact 09267469555 to be scheduled.
“At CPU TV, we understand that each week wouldn’t be a perfect one for everybody. The stress and tiredness will always try to knock everyone down, but say no more! Join us as we sing the worries away through Jamming at Central!”
Christ Emphasis Week is here again. The First Semester 2018 CEW will be held from August 13 to 17. The University Church Pastoral Staff is tasked to organize the week-long spiritual activity for the students, faculty, and staff—bringing out a new challenge and another opportunity for individuals to commit to Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 54:10, as the Scripture reference of the CEW, expresses relentless love: “Thus says the Lord, ‘The mountains and hills may crumble, but my love for you will never end. I will keep my promise of peace.’” Referring to the Lord’s message in this verse, relentless could mean eternal. God continues to pursue us no matter what we do.
The CEW is just a part of the mission of CPU every semester to introduce Jesus Christ to students, faculty, and staff and also to enhance the spiritual maturity of Centralians.
Let us pray for our speakers: Pastor Russel Ban, Pastor Jasper Martin, Rev. Lennie Ruth Sombilla, Rev. Adiel Caspe, Pastor Franz Hestia Love Joy Quimpo-Leysa, Pastor Keith Dune Gallos, Rev. Dr. Jerson Narciso, Pastor Jamilo Pendo, and Judge Mark Anthony Polonan.
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles congratulated the graduates along with their parents, mentors and family.
The Commencement Exercises for the graduates of the SY 2017-2018 of the College of Medical Laboratory was held on Sunday June 24, 2018 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The program started at 3 PM with an Overture by the CPU Symphonic Band with Mr. Ascenscion O. Bautista directing.
The graduating class of 2018, CPU Board of Trustees and CPU Corporation members, officers of the administration, dean, faculty, and program participants were at the processional, following the entrance of colors by the CPU ROTC cadets. The National Anthem was then sung with Ms. Crista S. Huyong conducting the “Lupang Hinirang.”
University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, welcomed the guests, members of the corporation and the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and candidates for graduation. He also acknowledged the presence of the CPU Alumni Association, Inc. (CPUAAI) President, Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena. Dr. Robles encouraged the graduates to acknowledge their teachers, their parents, and even their classmates, reminding them that “without them, you would not have become what you are today.” He challenged the graduates not to rely on themselves alone, but to be guided by the unseen hand of God. Furthermore, Dr. Robles asked them to always remember to give thanks to the Lord. He ended his message with a reminder, “Do not forget that education is a life-long process.”
Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, President CPUAAI led the alumni pledge.
Dr. Domingo L. Rio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno, President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET). Puno congratulated the graduates and told them that “if there are people to be honored here today, they are your parents.”
He gave an inspiration by telling the graduates about his life story. He was a student who struggled in order to graduate in college. In challenging the graduates, Puno told them, “You just have to study hard and prove to the world how fortunate you are to have your parents and loved ones to support you. In the real world every minute matters; your patience is the reason for your existence, your license and success as a medical technologist. Your true success will be defined by how you handle yourself and manage time.”
Guest speaker, Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno, President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) encouraged the graduates to pursue excellence in their professional career.The graduates of the College of Medical Laboratory Batch 2018 make their way inside the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
Emilyn Lou A. Isiderio, BMLS alumna 2017, rendered a musical number before the conferment of degrees. Dr. Robles was assisted by Charissa June G. Deocampo, Acting Registrar and Emerald Joy E. Perucho, Assistant Registrar in conferring the degrees on the graduates.
Daryl Jasyl L. Cañon, Summa Cum Laude, delivered the response on behalf of the graduates. Rev. Roger T. Quimpo, Associate Pastor, University Church, offered a Prayer of Dedication which was followed by the Alumni Pledge by Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, President, CPUAAI.
Ms. Huyong once again led the singing of the Alma Mater Song. Rev. Quimpo said the Benediction. The event ended with the exit of colors and the recessional of the graduates 2018, members of the Board of Trustees and CPU Corporation, officers of the Administration, deans, faculty, and program participants.
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