By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Share your unforgettable CPU journey and inspire others by joining the ‘Stories of Central’ video contest celebrating 120 years of EXCEL!

Central Philippine University (CPU) is inviting students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, community partners, and friends to share their transformative experiences with the university through a short storytelling video contest.

Dubbed “Stories of Central – A Tribute to 120 Years of EXCEL,” the contest aims to collect 120 stories that highlight transformation, faith, service, and love, reflecting the authentic voices that embody CPU’s vision of Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL).

Entries may be submitted from August 28 to October 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM, with each video having a maximum duration of three minutes. A total prize pool of ₱81,500 will be awarded across various contest categories.

The full contest Guidelines and Mechanics can be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/nfx3ffjt, and submit can be submitted in this link: https://tinyurl.com/3jmms57b.

For inquiries, interested parties may reach out to the contest committee at communications@cpu.edu.ph

The university encourages everyone to share how CPU has shaped their personal and professional journeys, celebrating the milestone of 120 years of excellence in education, service, and community engagement.