By Karren Jay G. Asgar
A celebration of unity, diversity, and excellence- Central Philippine University celebrates its Central Fest Part 2 on April 16–20 and 22, 2024.
Highlights of the said event are the LGU Day, the University Picnic, and the Centralian Fest Awarding Ceremony, which will be held on April 22, 2024. The different departments of the university will be showcasing their creativity, talent, and solidarity by participating in different sports, events, and programs prepared by the CPU Republic.
Contestants, athletes, and CPUR officials-in-charge of sports and major events are excused from their classes on the actual day of the event only. The LGU Coordinator must provide the list of students to be excused, which should be attested to by the respective LGU’s governor, council adviser, and college dean or principal.
The said celebration is an avenue where Centralians all over the campus can create wonderful memories that will last throughout their lifetime. It establishes a lasting bond among students who are driven by the Central Spirit.
The following are the designated venues and schedules for the Central Fest Part 2:
| SPORT | VENUE | DATE |
| Aquathlon | Swimming Pool, Big Field | April 16, 2024 |
| Badminton | University Gym | April 16-20, 2024 |
| Basketball Men & Women | University Gym | April 16-20, 2024 |
| Billiards | D-Hub Student Center | April 16-18, 2024 |
| Football Men & Women | Field Fronting Centralian walkway | April 16-20, 2024 |
| Chess | Engineering Lobby | April 16-17, 2024 |
| Mixed Frisbee | Big Field Near Engineering bldg. | April 16-20, 2024 |
| Table Tennis | D-Hub Student Center | April 16-18, 2024 |
| Tennis | Tennis Court | April 16-20, 2024 |
| Volleyball Men & Women | University Gym | April 16-20, 2024 |
| MAJOR EVENT | VENUE | DATE |
| Poetry Choir | Rose Memorial Auditorium | April 16, 2024, 7 AM |
| Chorale | Rose Memorial Auditorium | April 16, 2024, 1 PM |
| Search for Mr. & Ms. CPU | Rose Memorial Auditorium | April 17, 2024, 6 PM |
| Bench Cheering | University Gym Bleachers | April 18, 2024, 1 PM |
| Centralian Idol | Alumni Promenade | April 19, 2024, 5 PM |
| LGU Day & Picnics | Designated venues | April 22, 2024 |
| Centralian Fest Awarding Ceremony | Big Field Grandstand | April 22, 2024, 6 PM |
Designated venues for LGU Day activities and picnic:
| LOCAL GOV’T UNIT | VENUE | SCHEDULE |
| Senior High School | SHS Quadrangle | To be announced |
| CARES | LEB | To be announced |
| CAS | Halfmoon field | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| CBA | University Gymnasium | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| CCS | Mary Thomas building/CPUR park | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Esports games) 3:00 PM |
| COED | Alumni Promenade | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| COE | In front of the College of Engineering building | 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Sunrise program)
2:00 PM onwards |
| CHM | Big field (front of Weston) | 3:00 PM onwards |
| CMLS | Parking lot between LDT and Weston Hall | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| CON | Loreto D. Tupas building | 2:00 PM onwards |
| COP | Big field near the CPU @ 119 sign | 2:00 PM onwards |
| COL | Softball field/ in front of HLL | 5:00 PM onwards |
| COM | Parking lot between LDT and HLL | 5:00 PM onwards |
| COT | In front of the COT building | 6:00 PM onwards |