By Keziah G. Huelar
May the New Year be a celebration of God’s faithfulness and a commitment to His purpose.
Celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness to Central Philippine University, let us recall the highlights and accomplishments in 2018, looking forward to the another year of His goodness and grace.
June
Centralians Khent Brian Valenzuela and James Carl Tuazon qualify for the Philippine Football Team Under 15
Centralians Jan Christian Española, John Elmer Loretizo and Charles Arthel Rey hailed TOSP, Western Visayas
Centralian Fiona Geeweneth Guirhem ranks first during the 19th ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship
July
CPU and Myanmar Institute of Technology explore MBA partnership
CPU CARES ranks 10th in highest passing rates for ALE
CPU celebrates 10th Global Reunion
Centralian Clem Marnel Burgos hailed over-all champion during the 5th International Competition of Arts and Culture in Yerevan, Armenia
Dongduk Women’s University and CPU discuss future academic partnership
CPU Elementary School alumna Danielle Liza G. Molina attends 2018 HPAIR Harvard Conference
CPU Elementary School hailed over-all champion during the Regional Cluster Journalism Workshop and Golden Pen Awards
Centralian Peter John B. Abaygar receives Diplomacy Award in 2018 ASEAN Foundation Model
CPU TV goes Global
August
Centralian Eagle Scout Vance Raphael Anthony S. Praire ranks no. 1 in the 2018 Search for Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Western Visayas
Centralin John Elmer Loretizo tops the 2018 GMA Network Excellence Award, Technology Based Category
Centralian April Joyce C. Catalan 5th in the 2018 Pharmacy Board Exam
CPU TV launches Jamming at Central
CPU TV airs President’s Time
CPU tops IECEP Regional Quiz Show
Centralian Susie Jennings receives the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards from the Southwest Jewish Congress
September
Centralian Cindy Joy Diasnes represents the Philippines in the 2018 Poomsae Championships held in Taiwan
Centralian Jeff Huinda named Executive VP of Administration, Chief Financial Officer of Drury University
BSP awards CPU Outstanding Regional Partner
Centralian Iñigo D. Garingalao named “Dangal ng Bayan” awardee by the Civil Service Commission
Royal Institute of Singapore confers CPU College of Nursing Dean, Atty. Salex Alibogha, with titles Fellow of Royal Institute of Nurses and Fellow of Royal Institute of Lawyers
CPU American Corner holds SCS Certification Workshop
CPU holds 11th Genaro “Totik” D. Diesto Jr. Memorial Lecture
Centralian Audery Dusaran-Albason showcases designs in Lodon Fashion Week
Dr. Robles officially signs Contract of Renewal as University President
October
CPU holds 113th Foundation Day
CPU College of Nursing holds 2nd Natividad C. Caipang Memorial Lecture
CPUAAI holds 2018 CPU Alumni Homecoming and General Assembly
CPU CHM hailed 1st Runner Up during the 5th Tabuan Ilonggo Heritage, Cooking Competition, Dessert Category
CPU signs MOA on Social Welfare Outreach with DEMInc.
Malacañang posthumously hails Centralian alumnus, Atty. Ramon Muzones, National Artist for Literature
Centralian Jynea Baldevarona wins Best Paper in 7th Annual International Conference on Journalism and Mass Communications in Singapore
November
CPU holds 91st Commencement Exercises and Baccalaureate Service
CPU Iron Women, Jacqui Rose V. Lamparero, clinches top spot during the Black Arrow Express 5150 Triathlon, Female 15-19 Category held in Subic
CPU joins 1st China International Import Expo 2018
CPU, ZUIT pioneer 1st Filipino-Chinese International Research Collaboration in Visayas Region
Centralians bag top spot during 2018 CineMAYBANK Short Film Festival
CPU, DA hold 8th Organic AgriFair Seminar and Exhibits 2018
Centralian Marc Louise M. Failon ranks 10th in the 2018 Chemical Engineering Board Exam; CPU garners 100% passing rate
Centralians John Elmer Loretizo and Jan Christian Española named TOSP National Finalists
CPU signs MOA with Palm Concepcion Power Corporation
Central Echo bags awards at COPRE 2018
20K+ attend switching on of “Christmas Lights at Central”
Centralians Jeziel Kuan Wong Vargas and Mae Anne Kristel Casco Depra rank 7th and 9th respectively in the 2018 Nursing Licensure Exam; CPU garners a passing percentage of 81.33%
CPU commemorates 75th Hopevale Memorial