By Keziah G. Huelar

Mr. Carl A. de la Peña, member, CPU Board of Trustees and Corporate Treasurer led the opening prayer.

Keeping the Central Spirit burning—The Central Philippine University Alumni Association-Greater Manila held their annual picnic at the Corvera Farm in Brgy. Tibig, Silang, Cavite on April 9, 2019.

The said event was attended by around 40 Centralians together with their families. Present during the picnic were Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera, Vice Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees and his wife, Dr. Rumalie A. Corvera; Mr. Carl A. de la Peña, member, CPU Board of Trustees and Corporate Treasurer.

The opening prayer was led by Mr. De la Peña. It was then followed by the singing of Central Songs led by Mrs. Nancy Arandela-Fernandez.

After which Mrs. Phebe Pendon recognized the attendees per batch and college.

Centering the event on the Word of God, Mr. Sam Dorillo led the devotional. After which Atty. Corvera thanked the alumni for the making the said event successful. He also highlighted the importance of meeting together to keep the Central Spirit alive throughout the globe.

The gathering was an occasion of rekindling ties, remembering their time at Central, and looking forward to more memories with fellow to Centralians. It was also a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness in the lives of the alumni.

Denia Santos served as the host of the program and festivities.