Recipients, donors, CPU faculty and staff, along with Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate (6th from right), CPU Vice President for Student Affairs, gather for a photo opportunity following the successful Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI) and the Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVAI) Scholarship Awarding Ceremony.
On January 24, 2025, the CPU Student Development and Programs hosted the Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI) and the Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVAI) Scholarship Awarding Ceremony at the CPU Educational Media Center Conference Room.
The event began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, led by Ms. Crista S. Huyong, Coordinator of the Cultural Affairs Office, followed by the Australian National Anthem and the CPU Alma Mater song. Pastor Neva Grace Fabila, Associate Pastor for Campus Ministry, then led the invocation. CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy delivered the welcome remarks.
“For number of years now, our alumni and their friends have raised substantial amounts of money for scholarships, primarily for our work students. I commend them for their generosity, and I am truly grateful that several of our work students were able to finish their studies because they were scholars throughout their academic journey here at CPU. The awarding of scholarships today is evidence that there is a strong bond that unites Centralians from all over the world,” CPU President Dagohoy said in his address.
Mr. Ivan Monte, Vice President-External of the Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVAI), and Mr. Mauro Somodio, Founding President of the Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI), also shared their messages during the ceremony. The scholarship awards were presented by CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, with assistance from CPU Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate and Pastor Alfred C. Morales, Director of Student Development and Programs.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Pastor Alfred C. Morales, Director of Student Development and Programs. In his message, he expressed his gratitude to the Lord of the Harvest for allowing CPU to serve as a living testament to God’s provisions for its dedicated working students. He also extended heartfelt thanks to the donors, benefactors, guests, CPU administrators, program participants, and recipients. Pastor Neve Grace Fabila then led the closing prayer.
The following donors generously contributed to making this event possible:
FAFQI Donors
(Individual donors solicited by Mauro Somodio)
IAVIA Donors
(Individual donors solicited by IAVIA)
Somodio Family
Big Leap Education and Migration Services/Ivan Monte
Engr. Arnold Dupit
BridgeAus Migration Consultancy
Remelyn Recoter
Marilou Barnard
Henie Bandojo Bezdan, Edens Landing
Rufo Paredes
Zaldy Catedrilla
Angelito & Jesusa Rodriguez
Rachel Gaje Hansen
Josephine Tan
Luz Gaje Bergersen
Andrew & Elreine Alagos
Leah Gaje Grewal
Gerardo & Maria Fe Estorque Reboton
Jose Emie Siojo
Hernan & Felicitas Vinco
Dr. Isagani Catedral
Melvin & Frances Espiga
Eufrosina Fernandez Kent
Maricar Van Opijnen
Shamie De La Cruz Legayada
John & Doreen Paez
Evelyn Ecube Atienza
Jennifer Welk
Stephen Kalim Ahktar
Jack Ford Moffatt
Hera Tropel Cresencio
Mark John Lopez
Erlinda Osano McLellan
Jorge & Celsa Gan
Loel Mamon and team
Nedela Sarcepuedes
Ruth Verdeflor Dionosio
Chona Meman
Mary Joy Celleros Gayola
Fermina Garcia Casimero
Dario Albana
Kevin Allen Dalipe
Phil. Agricultural Training Program (PATP) Batch ‘74
Blithe & Peter O’Driscoll
Ms. Helen M. Viejo
Jestonia Vasquez
Andres Lanaria
April Grace Besara-Perez
Atty. Ronnie Delicana
Princess Christine & Vidi Tababa
Jay and Dorothy G. Alegata
Big Leap Education and Migration Services/Eden Grace Monte
Niner English Corporation
Other Scholarship Donors
Mark Sumaylo & Abigail Oliveiro
CPUAA Las Vegas Chapter
Paul Christian Dy
CPU Library Assistants Alumni Association, Inc.
Eriz Riz Bill Bello
Centralians Association of Western Australia
CenAG Solar Inc.
Cid and Grace Balabagno Cabalum
The following are the recipients of the scholarships:
A) Filipino-Australian Foundation of Queensland, Inc. (FAFQI) and Individual donors solicited by FAFQI donors
Province
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Aklan
Genilo, Joeralyn Gicanal
BSBA FM-3
Antique
Guzman, Ericka
BSBA FM-3
Capiz
Lopez, Mary Love B.
BSBA FM-2
Guimaras
Orilla, Ana Alexa G.
BS Phar-2
Iloilo
Niebres, Marjoe V
BPED-2
Negros Occidental
Cordero, Raymond Dante
BS CE-3
B) Individual donors solicited by Mauro Somodio, member, CPUAAI Board of Trustees
Engr. Arnold Dupit
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Diamante, Dominique Khasandra
BSBA BM-2
Malacad, Kathleen Jen B
BS Psych-2
Cerdania, Shii Ann Rozz A
BS SW-2
Mata, Lovely Rose D.
BPED-2
Sangco, Faith Alessandra T
BSBA MM-3
Balasa, Mary Aldyn A
BSBA FM-3
Remelyn Recoter
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Bustamante, Trixie Ann Marie P
BS SW-2
Buena, Alyssa Mae L
BSBA MM-1
Somodio family
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Cabrera, Mistie Babes G
BSA-2
Henie Bandojo Bezdan, Edens Landing
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Amoto, Alaiza N
BS SW-2
Zaldy Catedrilla
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Punzalan, Marjorie C
BS RT-2
Habagat, Kimberly R
BSBA FM-1
Rachel Gaje Hansen
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Jamerlan, Ma. Regina Shane M
ABPSPA-3
Santibañez, Mariebel M
BS DMIA-2
Luz Gaje Bergersen
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Lacatan, Ma. Jelyn C
BSBA FM-2
Asgar, Kenneth
BS DMIA-4
Leah Gaje Grewal
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Geronca, Khamil Ashlie S
BSBA FM-2
Gonzaga, Nhajelly P
BS Psych-2
Jose Emie Siojo
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Cajutol, Nikkie C
BS MA-2
Bernadas, Precious Ann
BS MA-2
Dr. Isagani Catedral
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Nepuen, Jerah May C
BSBA BM-2
Eufrosina Fernandez Kent
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Escartin, Graceshiel G
BS IT-2
Bigata, Shaira L
BS Pysch-2
Shamie De La Cruz Legayada
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Parreño, Alyssa Jade C
BSBA BM-2
Evelyn Ecube Atienza
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Elupre, Shanica Gwen E
BS IT-3
Stephen Kalim Akhtar
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Espera, Kate E
BS TM-3
Hera Tropel Cresencio
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Salvadico, Rashiela Ann G
BSED-3
Erlinda Osano McLellan
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Ferrer, Hieven Ire
BSBA FM-2
Chua, Veronica
BS Pysch-3
Loel Mamon and Team
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Dugan, Gerlie
BSED-2
Ruth Verdeflor Dionisio
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Arevalo, Cris Ann
BSBA BM-3
Mary Joy Celleros Gayola
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Rebuelta, Maria Lisa A
BSBA FM-3
Dario Albana
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Ga, Renhzian B
BSBA BM-3
PhilAgricultural Training Program (PATP) Batch ‘74
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Rulona, Kristel Jane S
BS MA-2
Camarista, Chikee Mariette T
BS Ed F-2
Ms. Helen M. Viejo
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Mahinay, Lovely Joy G
BS Psych-2
Andres Lanaria
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Lopez, Carren Marie S
BEED-2
Atty. Ronnie Delicana
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Jamelarin, Joan Shane V
BSBA FM-2
Jay and Dorothy G. Alegata
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Altriva, Franzen Antoinette
BSBA BM-3
C) Sponsored by the Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVIA)
Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVIA)
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Aaron, Jasher D
BS ABE-2
Baxinela, Maejelyn M
BSBA FM-2
Dome, Krizille Wyne
BSBA BM-3
Encajonado, Dinvae C
BS IT-2
Esmama, Daisy Mae E
BS SW-2
Gequillo, Sarah Nikylaa L
BSED-2
Libo-on, Christine Mae A
BS SW-2
Robles, Angelo L
BS SW-2
Sandilantan, Lydel John
BS SW-2
Sepro, Lovelia D
BS MA-3
D) Individual donors solicited by the Ilonggo Association of Victoria, Australia, Inc. (IAVIA)
Big Leap Education and Migration Services/Ivan Monte
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Barabona, Joshua R
BSBA BM-3
Fieldad, Holy Marri A
BSBA FM-2
Geromiano, Riza Mae K
BLIS-2
Lauro, Ayla Marvy
BSA-4
Nava, Daniela Gwyneth
BS SW-3
BridgeAus Migration Consultancy
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Ambasa, Jemelyn
BSBA FM-3
Cobarobias, Ara B
BS MA-3
Epifanio, Triesia F
BSBA FM-2
Pachano, Carlo James L
BSBA MM-4
Vasquez, Jude Laurenz
BSBA FM-2
Marilou Barnard
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Escalona, Cheecky Mae V
BSBA MM-2
Rufo Paredes
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Erfe, Krizzle Joy D
BSBA BM-4
Ganancial, Sherlyn A
BSSW-2
Angelito & Jesusa Rodriguez
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Diamante, Sam Joshua M
BEED-2
Josephine Tan
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Garalda, Kevin Andrew
BSEM-2
Andrew & Elreine Alagos
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Estante, Jacill A
BSSW-3
Gerardo & Maria Fe Estorque Reboton
Name of recipient
Course/Year
De Guzman, Catherine
BPED-2
Hernan & Felicitas Vinco
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Supeña, Ezrah Pearl M
BSBA FM-3
Melvin & Frances Espiga
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Joaquin, Marriell S
BSBA FM-2
Maricar Van Opijnen
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Rocero, Lloyd Andre V
BSED-4
John & Doreen Paez
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Panizales, Kea L
BSEd Math-3
Jennifer Welk
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Carloto, Althea Mae C
BSSW-1
Jack Ford Moffatt
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Morales, Genefer J
BSHM-2
Mark John Lopez
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Engada, Angelica C
BSA-2
Infante, Robert John R
BSBA BM
Magno, Mylen Grace O
BSA-2
Moralista, Angel Mae
BLIS-2
Jorge & Celsa Tan
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Villa, Merry Lou C
BSNED-2
Nedela Sarcepuedes
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Bayona, Erick James
BSBA BM-3
Chona Meman
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Descalzota, Bladymer John
BS EE-2
Fermina Garcia Casimero
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Triveles, Ralph John C
BS IT-3
Kevin Allen Dalipe
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Maestral, Joan
BPED-3
Blithe & Peter O’Driscoll
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Camoro, Aireen
BS SW-2
Jestoni Vasquez
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Paguntalan, Jhaylene P
BSHM-2
April Grace Besara-Perez
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Ellamil, Rica G
BSNED-2
Princess Christine & Vidi Tababa
Name of recipient
Course/Year
Enso, Judy Ann L
BSBA MM-2
Big Leap Education and Migration Services/Eden Grace Monte
