By Cyrus A. Natividad
Members of the CPU Biological Society pose for posterity at the Tinaytayan Elementary School.
A fund raising activity was organized by the graduating students of CPU BS Biology on April 13, 2022. The fund drive was to be used for the relief operation for typhoon affected students of Tinaytayan Elementary School in Dumarao, Capiz.
The affected students received food packs and hygiene kits. More than 100 food packs were also distributed to households in the area; thanks to students from Central Philippine University. Their enthusiasm and sympathy to the victims were lauded by the school community and the residents.
The successful outreach project was in cooperation with CPU Biological Society, Life Science Department; College of Arts and Sciences and the Community Engagement and Service Learning Center (CESLC). The organizers thanked the donors, faculty, alumni and sponsors for their support to the project.
Also present during the outreach were Life Science Head Dr. Nick Guanzon, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, CPU Biological Society Adviser Jayvee Jore, and CESLC Director Prof. Levi De Los Santos.