Central Philippine University

By Lindsay Marie Borres


CPU officials welcomed the Chinese students through a Zoom meeting.

The School of Graduate Studies of Central Philippine University held an online orientation and opening program for its Chinese students last June 10, 2022. More than 100 Chinese students attended. They are currently enrolled for Summer 2022 in the following programs: Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN), Doctor of Education (EdD), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Master in Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Management (DM).

This event was organized and made possible through the proficient leadership of the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, and also by CPU’s partner agency in China, Xiamen Effie Overseas Education Co., Ltd., headed by its CEO Mr. Benson Xie.

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, university president, delivered his welcome remarks after the opening prayer which was led by Dr. Florence Bogacia, VP for Finance and Enterprises. Dr. Esther Rose Romarate, VP for Student Affairs, gave an illuminating message. Mr. Benson Xie also delivered a message on behalf of Xiamen Effie.

Guests in China who joined the online orientation via Zoom were acknowledged. They were from Guangxi Normal University, Guangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Guilin Tourism University, Jiangxi University of Applied Science, Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology, Xiamen Nanyang University, and Chenzhou Vocational Technical College. Ms. Faith P. Bautista from the Philippine Consulate in China was also one of the guests who joined the online orientation.

Before she presented her detailed orientation, Dr. Libo-on introduced the Coordinators of the different programs where the students were enrolled in, namely Dr. Carmen Hernandez, Dr. Merle Junsay, Prof. Althea Denuevo, and Prof. Herme Borlado.