By Karren Jay G. Asgar

(From left to right): Dr. Elmer Pedregosa, Secretary CPU BOT; Engr. Lee Plagata, CPUFOAAI President; Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Finance and Enterprises; Mr. Rod Gonzales, CPU Global Reunion 2025 Steering Committee Co-Chairman; Mrs. Meriam Amy, CPUAAI Toronto Chapter President; Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, CPU President; and Mr. Rinand Escuban pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of the 12th CPU Alumni Global Reunion.

Central Philippine University (CPU), through its Greater Toronto Area Alumni Chapter (CPUAAGTA, Canada) and the CPU Federation of Alumni Associations (CPUFOAA), is currently holding its 12th Alumni Global Reunion from July 10 to 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Center.

With the theme “Reigniting the ‘Central Spirit’ and Keeping it Aflame,” the four-day event brings together CPU alumni from around the world for fellowship, celebration, and organizational activities.

The reunion officially opened on July 10 with registration, followed by the Welcome Night and Opening Ceremony featuring a fellowship dinner and chapter presentations. A Steering Committee meeting also took place on the same evening.

On July 11, delegates are scheduled for a Niagara Falls tour and picnic, followed by a fundraising concert titled “An Evening of Music” featuring the Bahandi Singers and alumni artists. A dessert reception concludes the day’s activities.

July 12 opens with a breakfast with CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, followed by the CPU President’s Hour and the CPUFOAA Business Meeting. Attendees are given free time in the afternoon to explore Toronto, with the Gala Night taking place in the evening.

The reunion concludes on July 13 with a worship service, brunch, and a closing ceremony.