CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles led the ribbon cutting of Entrepreneurship Week together with Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving Domingo Rio and Prof. Edgar Eriman, Director, Senior High School Department.
The CPU Senior High School held its own “Entrepreneurship Week” from March 12 to 16, 2018 at the Half Moon Drive. The said event is in fulfillment of the students’ requirements for their Entrepreneurship, a subject required by the Department of Education for all strands.
The students displayed teamwork, creativity, and business acumen as they brought to life their business plans for the weeklong activity. The business plan which served as the students’ blueprint for their business venture was presented to their respective instructors in preparation for the activity. A total of 16 sections in Grade 12 participated.
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles visiting the food kiosks of CPU Senior High School students.
“What we have here is an opportunity to practice for the future,” Jenree John Debil, a senior high student from Dumangas, excitedly shared in an interview with the Centralian Link.
The Entrepreneurship subject in Senior High School is something that Arzea Savella considers a bridge to her future undertaking in business. She would like to have a career in the field of hotel and restaurant management someday. “It is an advantage to learn entrepreneurship early on in senior high,” she emphasized.
Entrepreneurs in the making – SHS Centralians managing their food kiosk.
At the end of the event, prizes were to be awarded to the sections that displayed outstanding performance. Awards included Most Innovative Product, Best Marketing Strategy, Highest Profit, Best Booth Presentation, Best Business Logo Design, and Cleanest and Tidiest Booth.
This was not only a great learning opportunity at handling a real business but also a fun and exciting experience for the Grade 12 Senior High School students.T
Art Park+s exhibit at Festive Walk encourages grassroots love for the arts.
Advert 427 (Exhibitor, Planning and Management) under Dr. Lenny Rose P. Mucho, Director of the Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center and faculty of the College of Business and Management, recently conducted two events that showcased the merging of entrepreneurial skills and community social responsibility. Divided into two groups, the class held two separate events: an Entrep Week entitled, “Paradigm: Blazing the Entrepreneurial Spirit” held at the CPU Half Moon and the “Art Park,” held at the Festive Walk in Megaworld Iloilo.
From March 5-9, 2018, the Entrep Week invited small scale and kiosk business owners to showcase their products and services. It also featured Centralian artists that serenaded Centralians from 4 PM onwards at the Half Moon Drive. Rae Marie G. Leong-on, 3rd year BSEM, shared that one of the goals of their activity was to connect local entrepreneurs and promote their products to Centralians. “Our preparation took three months. We really want to connect with our local entrepreneurs and to give their products a chance to be known by Centralians and other markets as well.”
Dr. Lenny Rose P. Mucho with her Advert 427 students.
Also part of the activity is “Entrep Talk” which invited Founder and General Manager of B Lifestyle Complez Mr. Roy Betita, Mrs. Richel Gorriceta-Sucgang, owner of Bhive Hotel, owner of Moana Day Spa, Mr. Joebert Cautivar and Prime Minister of the 11th Parliament of the CPUR and TOSP National Winner Engr. Riego Garcia. The said event was held on March 13, 2018 at the Educational Media Center.
“Art Park,” on the other hand, held an art exhibit and lifestyle bazaar, spoken word poetry, music jam, and a fun run from February 14-18, 2018.
Creativity and impact – Art Park showcases the artistry of Ilonggos.
According to Dr. Mucho, the goal of the activity was for the students to gain hands-on experience on handling entrepreneurial roles before graduation. “Both activities were very well attended. The goal really is for them to know how to interact with people as future entrepreneurs, to get sponsors, and to negotiate. The activity also aims to develop their confidence and expose them to this kind of work.
A CPUR COMELEC Officer carefully tallies the votes.
Students went to their designated precincts early on Thursday March 15, 2018 to elect their favored candidates. Most of the voters chose candidates they thought and felt would think and work for the betterment of students and the system and are perceived to be honest and credible. The CPUR election is held every year with two accredited political parties gunning for the prescribed elected positions: Reform and Koalisyon.
Several places have been designated around the campus as venues for this year’s election. The CBA precinct was at the Grandstand in the Big Field; CCS, CAS, CoED and CARES were located at the Mary Thomas Quadrangle; CHM at the Santos Park; the College of Theology in Ancheta Hall; CNAHS and CMLS at the Loreto D. Tupas Building; the College of Law at Henry Luce III Library; the College of Engineering at the Engineering study area; Junior and Senior High Schools at the High School Gym.
Except for the College of Law who were allowed to vote until 7 PM, the rest of the precincts accepted ballots from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Reform and Koalisyon supporters waiting for the election results.
According to the CPUR, to be an officer of the Republic is to be part of a prestigious student government. It is both a privilege and a responsibility. It is a privilege because not all of the students in CPU are chosen by their fellow students to become a CPUR official. It is a privilege for the elected student candidate to be authorized to plan, prepare and implement policies, programs, and projects for the whole CPU Student Republic.
Through the years, CPUR, the oldest student organization in the Philippines, continues to live the legacy of student leadership and democracy.
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles,Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Mr. Joselito De La Banda, Iloilo Head Office, DOLE Region VI and Mr. Francisco Heller, PESO Federation President witnessing the MOA Signing of CPU with participating companies.
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles,Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Mr. Joselito De La Banda, Iloilo Head Office, DOLE Region VI and Mr. Francisco Heller, PESO Federation President.
Employment opportunities for all—The Central Philippine University Guidance Services Center and Placement Office in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office, Iloilo Provincial Government, and Department of Labor and Employment Region VI conducted a “Job Fair @ CPU” at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park on March 14, 2018. The whole-day event was aimed at providing work opportunities for graduating Centralians and guests, and also to assist companies and employers in their business needs.
For the welcome remarks, CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles thanked the participating companies for joining this year’s job fair. “This event is not only for graduating Centralians, but also for the different companies joining us today. We are grateful for the positive response and also for the support of the Department of Labor and Employment and the Public Employment Service Office.”
Applicants line up during the Job Fair at Central held at Alumni Promenade Concert Park.
Mr. Joselito De La Banda, Iloilo Head Office, DOLE Region VI thanked CPU for holding the said event. “DOLE is very grateful for today’s activity. I am touched by the gospel about Jesus feeding the 5000, Jesus healing the sick, Jesus feeding the 4000. If today, Jesus is with us, I believe the news tomorrow will be ‘Jesus employs many.’”
On the other hand, Mr. Francisco Heller, PESO Federation President, encouraged young Centralians to make the most of the job fair activity. “There are 2.4 million unemployed people in the Philippines; 953, 964 of them are from the youth sector. Activities like this give young people opportunity to be employed.”
To officially open the event, the ribbon cutting ceremony was led by CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles; Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico; Iloilo Head Office, DOLE Region VI, Mr. Joselito De La Banda; and PESO Federation President, Mr. Francisco Heller.
Thirty companies and around 400 job applicants participated in the event.
CPU’s future Handbell Ringers – the CPU-K Rainbow Ringers gave a special number.
The Rose Memorial Auditorium was flocked by parents who were very excited that their adorable children are moving up to the next level in pre-school learning at CPU Kindergarten School.
On March 8, 2018 at 8:30 in the morning, The CPU-K Pipers led the processional of Kindergarten children with their parents at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The program opened with an animated prayer by the CPU-K Body Movement group. It was followed by the National Anthem.
Miss Ruth G. Fernandez, University Registrar, gave the opening remarks, inspiring the parents and pupils to move up academically with motivation and discipline. Entertaining numbers were delivered by Kindergarten 1-Patience, Peace and Hope and Nursery-Faith, Charity, and Joy. Other special numbers were presented by CPU-K Singing Group and CPU-K Rainbow Ringers. The Movers of 2018 rendered a Moving Up Song. Prayer for the Movers and the benediction were given by Ptr. Ruth G. Lunasco.
The Moving up Ceremony of the CPU Kindergarten School is held every year under the supervision of the CPU Kindergarten Principal, Prof. Hannah G. Siosan.
Prayer for the Movers and Benediction – the kindergarteners focus their attention in prayer. Prof. Hannah G. Siosan, Principal, CPU Kindergarten together with faculty and staff. The kindergarteners gave a dance number honoring God and His faithfulness.
Announcements for new students and transferees:
Assessment of students:
April 2-6 – for Kinder 2 only
April 9-13 – for Kinder 1 only
April 16-17 – for Nursery only
April 23-27 – Last week of Assessment
Enrollment:
April 23-25 – for Kinder 2 only
April 26-27 – for Kinder 1 only
May 14-18 – Last week of Enrollment
For inquiries, please call 329-19-71 local 1014. Look for Ma’am May.
CPU takes pride in its tradition of producing excellent pharmacists throughout the years.
“If you cannot be seen, see to it that you can be great; there is no substitute to being great.” This was how the guest speaker Gilda R. Rivero started his challenge to 85 students who received their pins from the CPU College of Pharmacy. The students were about to enter the crucial years of college life: their third year in BS Pharmacy.
The Pinning Ceremony of the BSPH Batch 2019 was held on March 15, 2018, Monday, at the University Church. The program started at 9 A.M. with the processional. The invocation was led by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church, and was followed by the Pambansang Awit and Alma Mater Song.
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving L. Rio (on behalf of the University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles), welcomed the parents, guests, faculty and students. He acknowledged their enthusiasm in pursuing success in the College of Pharmacy.
Ma. Jaen A. Jamistas, faculty, introduced the guest speaker, Gilda R. Rivero, former Dean of the College of Pharmacy, University of San Agustin. Rivero delivered an inspirational message meant to inspire and equip the candidates. She told the candidates to “dream like Jose Rizal, to have a critical mind, to think of your dream.”
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio encouraged the students to carry on the Centralian spirit of excellence.
“I was a board top-notcher,” Rivero added, “and once I landed on top, I never allowed things or anyone to bring me a notch down. I prayed to be number one and I made it.” She stressed to the students the need to “pray hard, work hard, and study hard!” Rivero, who feels 25 years old at 75, believes that “as man proposes, God disposes.”
Rivero, who heads the Pharmacist Association in Iloilo City, has worked with several pharmaceutical organizations and companies as consultant and lecturer.
Dr. Rio and Darlene Joy J. Marañon, Dean of CPU College of Pharmacy, presented a Plaque of Appreciation to the guest speaker. Dareen Joy B. Taytayon, Community Internship Coordinator, presented the Community Pharmacy Internship Institutional Guidelines. Dean Marañon presented the interns for the Pinning.
Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Darlene Joy J. Marañon, Dean of CPU College of Pharmacy presented a Plaque of appreciation to the Guest speaker, Gilda R. Rivero.
Jan Noelle Estilo Ang, on behalf of the class, delivered a response to the challenge. It was followed by the class singing Bruno Mars’ song “Today My Life Begins.” The program closed with the benediction by Rev. Sian.
The White Coat Ceremony of the College of Pharmacy was held on March 6, also at the University Church. It is where the candidates are cloaked with their white coats to symbolize the start of their proper training as future pharmacists.
Hon. Ferjenel G. Biron, Representative of the 4th District of Iloilo, gave the inspirational message. The Congressman, who is a pharmaceutical businessman, congratulated the candidates, inspiring them to keep working to succeed in the pharmaceutical industry in the future.
Dr. Rio presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Congressman Biron. Rev. Sian made the dedicatory prayer and benediction, followed by the Philippine Pharmacy Hymn and the recessional.
Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dr. Mary O’ T. Penetrante, Acting Director, University Research Center led the ribbon cutting to officially open the 15th Research and Development Week.
Promoting research as a vital tool in inclusive development, the Central Philippine University Research Center held its 15th Research and Development Week at the Educational Media Center on March 5-9, 2018.
With the theme “Technopreneurship: Driving Growth and Expanding Beyond Borders,” the event also showcased the 19th Faculty Research Symposium and the 16th Student Symposium, which featured studies done by the CPU faculty, staff, and students.
Keynote speakers included Dr. Richard S. Abendan, Manager, USAID-STRIDE Research and Industry Partnerships and Ms. Marianne Tajanlangit-Bebit, Intellectual Property Field Operations Specialist, Intellectual Property of the Philippines.
Posters of the different studies presented during the 15th Research and Development Week are exhibited at the Educational Media Center.
Faculty presenters included Dr. Reynaldo N. Dusaran, Director, Accreditation and Instructions with his study on “Validation of 2017 Business Permit Licensing System”; Mr. Jun Ozbert M. Haguisan, Stockroom Coordinator; Prof. Ann Marie P. Alguidano, faculty, Chemistry Department, College of Arts and Sciences presented their study entitled “Comparison of Heavy Metals in Salt”; and Dr. Mary O’ T. Penetrante, Acting Director, University Research Center gave a presentation on her study entitled “Farmers’ Market Linkage” .
The students also presented their studies on information technology, social sciences, social and political sciences, business, engineering, agriculture, education, humanities, chemistry, and other related fields.
Always with you – prayers are encounters with the King.
A story is told about a cruel king who brought his servant with him to hunt in the forest near his kingdom. A lot of exotic birds and other animals abound, but he was fascinated with a spotted dear roaming the forest.
The servant, due to his tribe’s belief, advised the king not to harm the deer. The king did not listen, and instead trained his bow at the animal. As the king was about to release an arrow, a fierce lion jumped over him from somewhere behind. Just then, the servant readily pierced a spear into the lion. The lion died shortly.
The king was saved but lost one of his fingers defending himself from the attack. The pain made him so angry that instead of thanking the servant, he sent him to jail. The servant said to the king, “God is so good. He saved you”.
Without minding the servant, He bandaged his finger and rushed back to the forest, cursing and promising himself to get the deer this time. “I’d rather go hunting alone!”
While approaching the forest, a band of natives armed with knives grabbed the king and brought him to where their chieftain was starting a ritual. The king was bound and placed on an altar, then was offered as sacrifice to the tribe’s god.
Then the chieftain discovered that the king had a missing finger. “He is not whole to be offered to our god!” The chieftain had him released, and he ran back to his palace. And being grateful, the king released his servant and apologized for putting him in jail. Then he said to the servant, “Our God is really good. He saved me from being sacrificed to their god. But,” he added “why did he let me put you in jail?” Then the servant answered, “God is good! If He had allowed me to go with you, I would have been the one to be sacrificed.”
God is good anytime. He never leaves us nor allows us to be in danger. He even leads us and guides us in our decisions so that we should be safe. Let us remember this comforting verse from Psalms 23:4, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church.
In line with the celebration of Christ Emphasis Week, the Central Philippine University College of Law held its biannual special convocation at the Educational Media Center (EMC) on February 28, 2018.
For the words of welcome, College of Law Dean, Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona Jr., shared the anecdote about Mr. Philip Bliss. “In 1958, one of the best and popular singers was Philip Bliss. Years later, the descendants of Philip Bliss sent Mr. Albert B. Smith a letter. The letter contained the story of young Philip and his teacher Mrs. Murphy. Before he learned to read and write, Mrs. Murphy made the children memorize Psalm 23. One time, the children were made to recite the verse, and Philip recited the lines, ‘surely good Miss Murphy will follow me all the days of my life.’”
Dean Bedona shared that this year’s CEW text, Psalm 23, is a verse close to his heart because it was his wife’s favorite before she died. “This verse is also very dear to me because I would sometimes read the verse as, ‘[S]urely goodness and Mercy will follow me all the days of my life.’ Mercy is the name of my wife. I hope that tonight you will encounter God in a very special way.”
For the message, University Church Senior Pastor, Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, talked about loneliness and depression as one of the leading issues the youth face today. “Amos 8:11 talks about a famine. It says, ‘‘Be certain of this, the time is coming,’ says the sovereign Lord.
‘when I will send a famine through the land—not a shortage of food or water but an end to divine revelation! People will stagger from sea to sea, and from the north around to the east. They will wander about looking for a revelation from the Lord, but they will not find any. In that day your beautiful young women and your young men will faint from thirst. These are the ones who now take oaths in the name of the sinful idol goddess of Samaria. They vow, ‘As surely as your god lives, O Dan,’ or ‘As surely as your beloved one lives, O Beer Sheba!’ But they will fall down and not get up again.’’”
According to Rev. Sian, there is a special mention of the youth in the said verse. “The verse talks about beautiful young women and young men and it speaks about your generation, and how vulnerable the times are in this stage of your life. I am not saying the previous generation is better but nowadays the temptation is greater and the desire to satisfy is met with temporary solutions to a permanent problem.”
Rev. Sian shares about the 2018 Grammy Awards in Madison Square Garden, New York. “During the 2018 Grammys, one of the nominated song of the year was “1-800-273-8255”—this is the hotline number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifetime. The song talks about a man wanting to die and then on the other side someone talks to him that it’s not the end, that there is hope. Every day, the hotlines received around 6,000 to 7,000 phone calls and it only speaks of the magnitude of depression. A lot of people are calling for help and a lot of people are in despair.”
He goes on to talk that the root cause of depression and loneliness is that people have forsaken God. “If you hunger for food, it can be remedied, but the famine of the soul does not have a solution from a human perspective. There is no shortage in the preaching of the Word of God. There is a famine in hearing. Because of our rejection of God, the consequence is meaninglessness and desperation. The solution is to go back to God.”
Ending his sermon, Rev. Sian told the story of Ernest Hemingway’s “The Capital of the World.” In the story, a man and his son, Paco, had an argument and the latter ran away. The father looked for Paco everywhere and after failing to find him, eventually published a post in the newspaper saying, “Paco, meet me at Hotel Montana at noon on Tuesday. All is forgiven! Love, Papa.” On the said day, the man went to the said hotel and to his surprise he found 800 young men named Paco. “There is a deep hunger for forgiveness. Picture God as a loving father who calls us home. Our hearts are restless until we find rest in Him.”
Centralians fill the Rose Memorial Auditorium during the Christ Emphasis Week celebration.
“…With you always” (Psalm 23:4)—Celebrating the faithfulness of God to the university for 112 years, Central Philippine University dedicates this year’s Christ Emphasis Week to reaching out to those experiencing depression and loneliness. Held on February 23 to March 2, 2018, the eight-day event is a testimony of encouragement and love, highlighting God’s promise that he will never leave us nor forsake us.
Mental Health, being one of the leading issues faced by society today, is common among young people. The pressures of study and career, the standards imposed by the media, and the increasing discontent brought about by a competitive society have contributed greatly to the depression and low self-esteem among the youth. According to Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, there is a growing pressure among the youth especially brought about by new media. “The world will tell you, ‘Go here, go there, buy this, buy that, do this, do that.’ There is so much going on that we seek contentment in things that only give us temporary pleasure.”
Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso, CPBC General Secretary, talked about the constant faithfulness of God.Rev. Jesse Magno encourages Centralians to offer their lives to the Lord, the only source of peace and security.Pastor Albert Mark Java shared about the steadfast love of God.Shout unto God a song of praise – Centralians led the praise and worship session.
This however is not a losing case; rather, it is a great expression of our need to welcome God into our lives as the author of life and the giver of purpose. This year’s CEW has gathered speakers and witnesses of faith. For the high school convocation, Rev. Jesse Magno and Pastor Albert Mark Java shared the Word of God, highlighting that God’s faithfulness is present, be it in good or hard times.
For the elementary convocation, Pastor Chobel Ferrer encouraged young Centralians to take heart and be brave knowing that Jesus loves them and He will never forsake them. She also encouraged the elementary students to cheer one another.
Meanwhile, for the college and senior high school students, the speakers Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso, CPBC General Secretary; Dr. Margen A. Java, Director, CPU Office of Development Program; and Pastor Niza Joy F. Santiago, an alumnus of CPU as well and pastor in a CPBC church in Capiz, used the lecture-forum format where they answered students’ questions about combating depression and helping others after their discussion.
CPU’s Christ Emphasis Week is part of the university’s commitment not only in producing excellent professionals that impart their time and talent to the community at large but also in encouraging Christian values in the workplace, school, and home that combat depression and loneliness. It is to be part of a community of believers that encourage, love, and uplift one another.
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