By Mikee Natinga Norico
CPU administrators, faculty, and staff gather for a commemorative group photo following the successful celebration of the CPU Wellness Activity and Fun Night on May 15, 2026, highlighting employee well-being, camaraderie, and unity within the University community.
On May 15, 2026, the Central Philippine University (CPU) community came together for the Wellness Activity and Fun Night, a campus-wide initiative designed to promote employee well-being, strengthen institutional unity, and encourage work-life balance among faculty and staff. The event, held across various venues in the University, combined wellness activities in the morning with a fellowship-filled Fun Night in the evening.
The Wellness Activity was a joint initiative of the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) and the Guidance Services Center, while the Fun Night was organized under the Labor-Management Cooperation (LMC), spearheaded by the Faculty Association in coordination with HRDO and the Rank and File Labor Union (RAFLU).
The morning program opened with the Wellness Carnival 2026 at the Senior High School Building, where employees registered for 20-minute pampering services such as haircuts, massage, manicure and pedicure, and foot reflexology.
In the afternoon, participants gathered at the Alumni Promenade Park for registration per color-coded team and a welcome reception, followed by a street dance parade that culminated at the CPU Big Field. The opening ceremony featured the singing of the national anthem and an opening prayer led by Pastor Neva Grace Fabila, Associate Pastor for Campus Ministry of the University Church.
In his welcome address, University President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy expressed gratitude to all organizers and participants, encouraging the CPU community to disconnect from digital distractions, engage in physical activities, and invest in meaningful relationships. He emphasized the importance of responsible stewardship of health, underscoring that well-being enables continued service to the University, families, and the broader community, anchored on Romans 12:1.
“I want this initiative to encourage us to become responsible stewards of our health. Remember that we only have one body, and we should take care of it so that we may continue the work entrusted to us here at CPU for the benefit of our respective families and communities,” he said.
Faculty Association President Engr. Ferdinand T. Monoso delivered a solidarity message highlighting the importance of joy, unity, and resilience amid daily challenges. He encouraged participants to use the occasion to rest, reconnect, and recharge as one University family.
Rank and File Labor Union President Ms. Ma. Victoria G. Bellosillo also underscored the values of unity, peace, and shared purpose, emphasizing that the University thrives through cooperation, sacrifice, and mutual respect among its personnel.
The Fun Night program continued with Zumba presentations per team, photo sessions, and a Videoke Showdown featuring faculty and staff participants. Contests were judged per category, with winners determined based on proximity to a designated “score to beat.” This was followed by dinner, and raffle draws that added excitement to the evening celebration.
In the competition results, the Yellow Team emerged as Street Dance Champion, while the Blue Team topped the Zumba Fitness Contest. In the Videoke Showdown, the Green Team was declared overall champion, followed by the Blue Team in second place and the Pink Team in third.
The program concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Darril F. Pamocol, Acting Director of the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), followed by a group singing of “Friends” by Michael W. Smith and a closing prayer led by Prof. Rea Angelica F. Villeza, Chairperson of the Department of Religion and Ethics.
The Wellness Activity and Fun Night underscored CPU’s continuing commitment to employee wellness, camaraderie, and institutional harmony, reinforcing the University’s dedication to fostering a supportive and people-centered academic community.