By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Central Philippine University extends the submission deadline for the “Stories of Central” video contest to November 25, 2025, inviting the CPU community to share inspiring stories of transformation, service, and love.

Central Philippine University (CPU) extends the deadline for entries to Stories of Central: A Tribute to 120 Years of EXCEL until November 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

CPU has recently launched Stories of Central, a short storytelling video contest in celebration of its 120th Founding Anniversary. The announcement was posted on CPU’s official Facebook page on August 28, 2025. The contest invites students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, guardians, community partners, and friends of the university to share life-changing stories that reflect transformation, faith, service, and love. A total of 120 stories will be gathered to highlight authentic experiences that embody the CPU vision of EXCEL.

Entries must be in video format with a maximum duration of three minutes. The original submission period runs from August 28 to October 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM, but the deadline has now been extended. A total of ₱81,500 in cash prizes will be awarded across different categories.

Participants can read the contest guidelines here: https://bit.ly/4qCVloq and submit their entries through this form: https://forms.office.com/r/dHRSTfBhXp.

The initiative aims to honor CPU’s legacy and inspire current and future generations of Centralians.