CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

Autonomous Status granted by CHED – Sept. 16, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2027
ISO 9001:2015 Cert No.: CIP/5365/18/06/1061 – July 12, 2022 – July 8, 2025

By Edwin C. Laru-an


L-R CPU Badminton Tertiary Asst. Coach Angela Malata with her player Jochelle O. Alvarez.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Women’s Badminton Team:

Name: Jochelle O. Alvarez
Nickname: Chuche
Height: 5′ 6”
Grade/year: SHS ABM 12-4
Sports: Badminton
Playing Position: Doubles
Coach: Michael Noel Nacesvalencia/Angela Malata
Hometown: Laguna

Achievements:
Champion ILOPISAA Meet 2018
Champion Integrated Meet 2018
Champion WVRAA Meet 2019
Gold Medal Palaro Pambansa 2019, Davao City
Asean School Games 2019 Broze medalist

Hobbies: Playing badminton

Favorite Player: Ratchanok Intanon

Most Memorable Game: ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES

Principle in life: “Good or bad as long as I learn.”

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I feel honored and blessed to represent this school. I will continue to do my best to give honor to CPU.

Why did you choose CPU?:
I chose CPU because I believe this school can help me pursue my career in badminton while supporting my education.