By Karren Jay G. Asgar
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 |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Cabaling, Althea Ann C |
BSBA BM-2 |
| Remoti, Reben Jonwella |
BSTM-3 |
| Niner English Corporation |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Ventolero, Herriane Kaye H |
BSBA BM-2 |
| Mark Sumaylo & Abigail Oliveiro |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Caraecle, Ashley P |
BSSW-2 |
| Paul Christian Dy |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Dingcong, Roleh John N |
BS CE-3 |
| Eric Riz Bill Bello |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Janagap, Michael D |
BS Chem-4 |
| CenAG Solar Inc. |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Gronifillo, Lyka Jane L |
BS MA-2 |
| Cid and Grace Balabagno Cabalum |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Feliciano, Erynn Sophia G |
BSBA BM-2 |
E) Other scholarship donors
| CPUAA Las Vegas Chapter |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Abangan, Jirah Jane P |
BS IT – 2 |
| Guilamo, Karylle H |
BSBA BM-2 |
| Pormilos, Dyna Jean C |
BSHM-2 |
| CPU Library Assistants Alumni Association, Inc. |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Alenzuela, Reynelen Hope G |
BLIS-4 |
| Demafiles, Angeline Mae |
BLIS-2 |
| Jampayas, Allanah Krizzia J |
BSBA FM-3 |
| Centralians Association of Western Australia |
| Name of recipient |
Course/Year |
| Laolao, Laika D |
BSBMed-2 |
| Suatin, Maverayne C |
BPED-2 |
