Central Philippine University

By Cyrus A. Natividad


CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, with his wife Mrs. Angel Robles, and CPUAAI President, Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena with the members of the  CPUAAI Concepcion Chapter.

The first gathering of the CPUAAI-Concepcion Chapter was held on April 21, 2019 at the Concepcion Municipal Gym. The theme was “Rekindle the Central Spirit and Strengthen our Concepcionanon Ties.”

The program included an orientation for the members of CPUAAI-Concepcion Chapter. A business meeting and presentation of interim officers followed before the election of officers.


CPUAAI President, Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena addresses members of the  CPUAAI Concepcion Chapter.

Concepcion, Iloilo Municipal Mayor Milliard S. Villanueva (CPU Engineering Batch 1975) and CPUAAI President, Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, delivered their welcome remarks. CPUAAI Concepcion Chapter President, Mrs. Ninfa Z. Esteban (CPU BS Chemistry Batch 1977), introduced Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, CPU President and the inducting officer.

The CPUAAI-Concepcion Chapter was organized in December 2018 with 50 members initially, according to Chapter President Esteban. The first objective of the new alumni chapter is to support poor but deserving students through a scholarship program. The second aim is to honor the parents of graduating and honor students of the municipality.

The following is the list of newly elected officers of the CPUAAI Concepcion Chapter 20:

President                     Ninfa Z. Esteban

Vice President             Milliard S. Villanueva

Secretary                     Delvy V. Balasbas

Asst. Secretary            Ligaya P. Guevara

Treasurer                     Flory V. Ortoño

Asst. Treasurer            Shirly Z. Dugayo

Auditor                       Nora E. Deocampo

Asst. Auditor              Kim Depalobos

Business Manager       Jose B. Paredes, Jr.

PIO                             Maribelle E. Arib