By Pastor Alfred C. Morales, Director – Student Development and Programs Office
The Centralian community upholds a hazing-free campus through leadership seminars, advocacy programs, and education on legal and ethical responsibilities.
In its continuing commitment to student safety and leadership development, Central Philippine University (CPU) has intensified its Anti-Hazing campaign, reinforcing a campus culture grounded in accountability, respect, and lawful student engagement.
Anchored on relevant Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issuances and the provisions of Republic Act No. 11053, or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, the University underscores the crucial role of educational institutions in preventing hazing through sustained information dissemination, orientation programs, and close monitoring of campus-based organizations. Through the Student Development and Programs Office (SDPO), CPU ensures that student leaders and organization members are well-informed about the absolute prohibition of hazing and the corresponding legal penalties for violations.
At the heart of this initiative is the SDPO’s Leadership Training Seminar, conducted every semester, where a dedicated session is consistently allotted to the discussion of Anti-Hazing Law. These sessions serve not only as a legal briefing but also as a platform to foster ethical leadership and responsible organizational practices among student leaders.
Complementing these efforts are academic and advocacy-driven activities across colleges, such as the College of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic joining the 2026 Kasanagan Lectures spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in collaboration with the CPUR which include an Alternative Class titled “Beyond Hazing: Legal Liabilities and Consequences of Hazing,” providing students with a deeper understanding of the legal, moral, and social repercussions of hazing practices.
Collectively, these programs reflect CPU’s proactive and holistic approach to safeguarding student welfare. By educating, empowering, and holding its community accountable, Central Philippine University continues to work toward its vision of a hazing-free campus—where leadership is defined not by intimidation, but by integrity and responsibility.