By Karren Jay G. Asgar

The participating school-led organizations and fraternities during the awarding ceremony of the annual Student Organizations and Fraternities Evaluation and Exhibit at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park.

On May 2, 2025, the annual awarding ceremony for the Student Organizations and Fraternities Evaluation and Exhibit was held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. The event was organized by the Student Development and Programs (SDP) Office of Central Philippine University, under the directorship of Pastor Alfred Morales.

The CPU Biological Society emerged as the Most Outstanding Student Organization and received a cash prize of ₱10,000. Other organizations were also recognized as Outstanding in their respective categories, each receiving ₱5,000. These include: CPU Biological Society (Academic Category), Cru–Central Philippine University Chapter or Cru–CPU (Religious Category), Young Entrepreneurs Society–CPU Student Chapter or YES–CPU (Special Category), CPU Teatro, Sining, Atbp. (Cultural & Arts Category), and Golden Lions Esports Organization (Sports Category).

CPU-SDP Director Alfred Morales shared in an interview with The Central Echo the significance of holding the event, stating, “It provides the opportunity to showcase what they stand for, what they hope for, and what they aspire to achieve.”

Special awards were also presented, beginning with the Best in Portfolio. First place was awarded to the CPU Biological Society, along with a cash prize of ₱2,500. Second place went to the Cru – Central Philippine University Chapter (Cru-CPU), which received ₱1,500, while third place was given to the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines – CPU Student Chapter (IECEP-CPU SC), earning ₱1,000.

“I would like to commend and congratulate all of them for having done their best — because it’s not just for the sake of the exhibit. It’s also about bringing out the best in them for their advocacies,” Morales remarked.

For the Best in Self-Evaluation/Interview category, the Alpha Phi Omega – Zeta Omicron Chapter secured first place and was awarded a cash prize of ₱2,500. Second place went to the CPU Biological Society, receiving ₱1,500. Sharing third place were the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines – CPU Student Chapter (IECEP-CPU SC) and the Institute of Packaging Professionals – CPU Student Chapter (IOPP-CPU SC), each receiving ₱1,000.

In the On-the-Spot Essay Writing contest, Danielle Virl L. Idemne, representing the BECED Gems, emerged as the winner, earning a cash award of ₱2,000.

The event served as a platform for showcasing the diverse talents and advocacies of the student-led groups, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among the student body. As the university continues to support and empower its student organizations, events like these exemplify the commitment to creating a dynamic and engaged campus community.