Francis Neil G. Jalando-on

Concepcion Centralians gathered to celebrate thanksgiving with the members of CPUAAI Board of Trustees.

The CPUAAI Concepcion Chapter held a Thanksgiving Celebration last November 28, 2019, at the Dante Manipula’s Private Resort, Bacjawan Sur, Concepcion, Iloilo. It was attended by more than 20 Concepcion Centralians. The members of the CPUAAI Board of Trustees headed by President Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena graced the occasion. He was accompanied by Mr. Dan Dorillo, Mr. Rey Balogo, Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, and Alumni Liaison Officer, Mrs. Tina Marie Hortelano.

Before proceeding to the venue, the group from the CPU campus had a courtesy visit in the Municipal Hall. Centralian Vice Mayor, Engr. Milliard S. Villanueva, opened his office for refreshment and fellowship.

The Thanksgiving Celebration started with a prayer led by Mr. Delvy V. Balasbas and was followed by an Opening Remarks from their President, Mrs. Ninfa Z. Esteban, who was grateful for God’s goodness that the Concepcion Centralians were able to organize themselves into a CPUAAI Chapter.

CPUAAI Corporate Secretary and CPU Director for Communications, Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on delivered the Thanksgiving Message based on the story of the 10 lepers who were cleansed by Jesus but only one came back to say thanks. He challenged the group to say thanks to God and pay forward God’s goodness to CPU and the community.

There were also messages coming from CPUAAI President, Engr. Jalbuena, who was thankful to God for sustaining him as the president of the association for so many years. He also invited everyone to attend the Festival of Lights on December 6, 2019, and the CPU Grand Alumni Homecoming on February 2020. Engr. Henry V. Alcalde, Plant Manager of Palm Concepcion Power Corporation, shared a testimony on how CPU helped shape his life, and how he is planning to help CPU in his own way. The incoming member of the CPUAAI Board of Trustees, Vice Mayor Engr. Villanueva shared his struggles as a working student at CPU, and how God raised him up from nothing.

The Thanksgiving Celebration was preceded by a meeting led by their President, Mrs. Ninfa Z. Esteban. The Master of the Ceremony was Glory Belle E. Arib, Information Officer of the Municipality of Concepcion.