Central Philippine University

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Core Values

Central Philippine University a non-stock, non-profit educational institution commits to fulfill its vision of "Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world" through the carrying out of its core values in academic, research and outreach programs. In the light of pursuing the objective effectively, the University has set for herself the core values "in the spirit originally conceived by its founders and to transmit the same to the succeeding generations untarnished and undiminished." (Preamble of CPU's Bylaws)

Faith. The act of believing the things God has revealed about himself and acting on those beliefs. This includes commitment, cooperation, trust and confidence.

Character. The aggregate features and traits that form the individual's nature of a person, moral quality and good report. This includes honesty, integrity, humility and loyalty.

Justice. The righteousness or lawfulness and fairness. It is the objective and with due process of administering the deserved punishment or reward. This includes fairness, equality, morality, and peace.

Stewardship. The proper and responsible management of life, position, possessions and other resources entrusted by God to man. This includes service, accountability, culture and outreach.

Excellence. The highly commendable quality or feature of a person's worth and/or deeds. This includes competence, technology, scholarship and research.

Core Values Committee:

Rev. Dr. Domingo 1. Diet, Jr., Rev. Edwin l. Lopez & Rev. Samuel G. Talha