By Karren Jay G. Asgar
On November 19, 2025, Grade 12 students from Passi City, Capiz, and Iloilo City joined CPU’s first Online Career and College Exploration Activity, “CPU & U: Together, We EXCEL!” via Zoom, organized by the Student Recruitment under the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA).
As part of the University’s initiative to reach prospective students through digital platforms, the Student Recruitment under the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) conducted its first Online Career and College Exploration Activity titled “CPU & U: Together, We EXCEL!” on November 19, 2025 (Tuesday) via Zoom teleconferencing. The activity was participated in by Grade 12 students from Passi City, Capiz, and Iloilo City.
The online event supported CPU’s mission of strengthening Christian faith and building character while promoting scholarship and academic development. Through this program, CPU helped students make informed decisions about their educational paths and future careers, reaching learners and families beyond the physical campus.
The program was officially opened with a prayer led by Dr. Dimpna C. Castigador, Director of OIA, and a warm welcome from Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate, Vice President for Student Affairs, who encouraged the participants to pursue higher education.
This was followed by the Introduction to CPU segment presented by Atty. Nestle G. Taala, Student Recruitment Officer (SRO), who expressed hope that the activity would encourage students to engage in programs like this and inspire continued participation from learners in similar future activities, helping them explore their academic and career opportunities. The session also featured student experience sharing by Ms. Reanna Gabrielle Guanzon, Senator of the CPU Republic (CPUR), who inspired attendees with her personal insights on campus life and student engagement.
An open forum provided an opportunity for students and parents to ask questions regarding admissions, scholarships, programs, and campus life. The program officially ended with the closing prayer led by Guidance Associate of CPU Senior High School, Shane Valerie Caballero.
Aside from this online activity, CPU continues to conduct face-to-face or school-to-school recruitment activities and has established CPUCAT local test centers outside the province of Iloilo, providing wider access and opportunities for prospective students.
CPU & U: Together, We EXCEL! proved to be more than an online orientation; it served as an avenue for students to explore possibilities, reflect on their goals, and envision a meaningful future with Central Philippine University as their partner in shaping excellence.