By Nestle G. Taala

 Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng  and CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles together with CPU administrative officials, faculty and staff.

Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng, and Central Philippine University officials held a meeting at the Knowledge and Development Center (KDC), Henry Luce III Library on Thursday, May 16.

Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs opened the session with a prayer which was then followed by a welcome address given by Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President.

According to Mr. Cheng, the purpose of his visit is to help the university find ways on how to raise funds to the further development of the institution.

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles highlights the strong partnership of UBCHEA and CPU.

In his speech, Mr. Cheng discussed his experiences as a fundraiser and former UBCHEA Vice President for Development. “Development is more than just asking for money. It’s about looking for some extra resources but there is still a lot of work that is involved,” Cheng shared.

He also added that the United Board’s New York and Hong Kong offices could help in generating donations from alumni and friends of CPU in both areas. Mr. Cheng also had a short talk about leadership programs and faculty scholarship program under UBCHEA.

CPU officials, faculty and staff listen intently to Mr. Cheng’s talk.

Meanwhile, Engr. Amy Castigador, Director for Institutional Advancement, presented CPU’s strategic plan and resource generation initiatives while Dr. Robles shared its infrastructural plans.

Aside from Dr. Robles and Engr. Castigador, CPU was represented in the meeting by Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, VP for Finance and Administration; Dr. Ananias Sabijon, Director for CTLE; Dr. Rowena Libo-on, Director for Transnationals Programs; Engr. Isagani Jalbuena, CPUAAI President; and Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, CPU College of Nursing Dean; and other members of CPU faculty and staff.