By Charlotte Gadian, BA Comm-4, OJT
CAS LOP poses after the fun outreach activity at Casalsagan Pototan Covered Court.
On March 19, 2022, College of Arts and Sciences League of Presidents together with College of Arts and Sciences Provincial Council, Koalisyon, Junior Social Worker’s Association – CPU Chapter, West Visayas State University Education Student Council, and Soap Cycling Philippines partnered with The Beneficent Hands (tBH) for an outreach in celebration of Mr. Mark Dolorosa’s birthday, the founder of tBH, held at Casalsagan Pototan Covered Court.
This outreach program has been a tradition of Sir Mark for his birthday. He focuses on Casalsagan, Pototan’s families and make sure that he can give out to every household with the help of the barangay officials.
Millen Grace Cabila, Governor of CASPC said that this outreach has been an avenue for them to be involved with the community and engage their selves with the first-hand experience of sharing their blessings to those who are in need.
She also added that this is her second time to participate and it gave her an opportunity to always look back at the local communities and bring an impact to their lives in any amount of time, goods, and relationship.
The Beneficent Hands focuses on nourishing the Casalsagan community and continues to ensure that at least twice a year, they can receive any support through gift-giving and social interaction.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
The CPU Dance Company (CDC) is expected to bring out a colorful vibrant presentation in a Virtual Dance Concert in April 2022. An upshot of the exciting Saludo 1 – live dance presentation at the Rose Memorial Auditorium 2019, Saludo 2 will be a full-length Virtual Dance Concert to be streamed via Facebook.
The dance company went to shoot on actual location making the various landmarks and historical places and structures of Iloilo and Panay Island as the backdrop of their dances. Professor Crista S. Huyong Director, Cultural Affairs Office and Artistic Director Prof. Randy Lero promised that this special event will be an inspiration for the students and lovers of Folk Dances. Part of the proceeds of Saludo will benefit the CPU Work Student Study Program and the CPU Dance Company.
The CPU Dance Company is under the management of CPU Cultural Affairs Office.
by Edwin C. Laru-an
Julian is a member of the CPU Swimming Team.
Name: Julian Miguel F. Bata
Nickname: Yanyan
Height: 5 ft 7 in (172 cm)
Grade/year: STEM 12
Team: Swimming Secondary Boys
Event: Sprint, Backstroke, Freestyle
Coach: Jenel Munoz
Hometown: Iloilo City
Achievements:
1 Bronze, 1 Silver in ILOPRISAA 2019
3 Silvers in Roxas Swim meet
1 Gold in PSL Antique leg
3 Golds In La Salle Bacolod Swim meet
1 Bronze In JBLFM Swim meet
Hobbies: Speed cubing, Bike, Drawing, Volleyball, Watching anime, Playing video games
Favorite Player: Michael Phelps, Kobe Bryant, Adam Peaty, Simon Manuel
Most Memorable Game: Dinagyang swim meet 2020, ILOPRISAA swim meet 2019
Principle in Life: “It’s no fun if you don’t try other options once you know they exists.”
What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
This is my first time representing this school but due to the pandemic, unfortunately there were no competitions. However it doesn’t mean I’ll stop training. I will give my 101% performance once the competitions are back.
Why did you choose CPU:
CPU treats student-athletes very well and they have a very good academic and sports program.
By Sandro Salazar, BACOMM 4- OJT
Senior High School students took initiative to pitch a project for the Aeta Community of Brgy. Leong, Cabatuan, Iloilo provides equal rights and equitable education.
The CPU Senior High School Department hailed as Top 1 for the conducted project pitching of CPUR I CREATE SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Act of 2022 in the LGU Students’ Initiative Edition awarded last March 1, 2022, from the Facebook post of the CPU Republic.
The pitched project bagged special awards for Best Presenter spearheaded by the project leader Shevi Nicole Jamerlan together with its members Jewel Kate Garcia, Elisha Anne Bueno, Elijah Tjalling Paradero, Princess Samantha Joy Suarez, Yocca Alexa Denise Laurino, and Gwyneth Amber Aguilos. Special award for Best Presentation and one of the recipients for the 10,000 pesos grant.
Aetaguyod is the name of the proposed project which aims to help the Aeta Community in Barangay Leong, Cabatuan, Iloilo. The initiative of the Senior High School students of CPU is to provide assistance for the educational needs of our fellow aeta through drives as they will build a community learning center and provide other educational materials. This is also a platform for the Aeta people to showcase their talents and promote their culture by selling native crafts like banig, silhig, and whatnot.
According to the Project Leader Shevi Nicole Jamerlan, last January 2021 they conducted an outreach program for the same location and met the Teacher who is part of the said community mentioned the lack of resources for the learning of the kids.
“Going back to August 2021, we had the idea to implement a project wherein we would build an “Eco-brick” inspired center, but due to some circumstances, it was disregarded. Then an opportunity came last December 2021 wherein we were recruited by the SHS council and were given a chance to pitch a project. The first thing that came up to my mind was this,” she said.
Jamerlan was inspired to give a helping hand to the community the reason why she pushed through this kind of project and with the help of her team they won a prize which will fund the implementation of the project
“We took advantage of the project pitching and fortunately, we won the 10,000 PHP aid and other special awards. I believe that this would be a dream come true not just for us but also for these kids that are willing to learn in the community. Our passions had led us to come up with Aetaguyod, win this, and make this happen,” she added.
10 teams from organizations and Fraternities have also presented in the said SDG project pitching and 3 teams for the Local Government Units- Students’ Initiative Edition.
The panel of the judges of the SDG was Engr. Riego Ferrer Garcia, the former CPUR President 2019-2020 and one of the proponents of Project Pitching, Engr. Levi O. De Los Santos Jr, the Director of Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center, and Ma’am Carmelle Frances Mosquera Romero, the Administrative Officer of Office of the CPU President.
By Audrielyn E. Ulloa, BA Comm-4 OJT
Relwen Clyde Arevalo Magbanua, a CPU JHS student, represented the Philippines for the Asia Youth International Model United Nations.
Relwen Clyde Arevalo Magbanua, a grade 10 student of the Special Science Class (SSC) from the Junior High School (JHS) Department, represented the Philippines for the Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN). This is a platform to engage youth leaders from all over the world where they could share perspectives and ideas in solving world issues, with a total of 700+ delegates from 84 countries present.
The AYIMUN March 2022 was held from March 11-13, 2022 via Zoom Conference. On March 11, 2022, the Opening Ceremony and Online Symposium was conducted. On March 12, 2022, a Full-day Committee Session was done. And on March 13, 2022, the virtual confab finished with a Half-day Committee Session and Closing Ceremony.
Relwen was assigned to be a Delegate of Algeria to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of AYIMUN March 2022 which he defended through a position presentation. He was awarded Honorable Mention of the UNHRC, a council with 70+ participants.
He will be a delegate to the AYIMUN Virtual Confab on May 2022.
By: Maria Hannah Katrina J. Lustria, BA COMM- 4 OJT
Some participants during the webinar that was conducted last March 12, 2022.
The College of Hospitality Management of the Central Philippine University in partnership with OMNI Aviation conducted a webinar on Airline and Aviation beyond the Pandemic last Saturday, March 12, 2022. The attendees of the webinar were estimated to not more than 195 CHM 3rd year students who are preparing for their on the job training (OJT).
OMNI AVIATION is the official training partner of CHM for training in Aviation, Cabin crew, Ground handling, and IATA certification courses. The webinar started as Professor Ma. Medalla P. Baliao, Dean of the College of Hospitality Management gave an opening remarks to the participants. The guest speaker is Ms. Christine Joy Reid, a graduate of BS Tourism at the University of Santo Tomas. Ms. Christine Joy is an Ilongga whose father is from Dumangas, Iloilo. On the year 2003-2012, Ms. Reid both worked as an on ground and in-flight attendant in Qatar Airways. She started working in the OMNI Aviation on the year 2017.
Adjustments such as wearing of face masks and other necessary health measures to prevent COVID were discussed to inform the attendees the “new normal” in the aviation or airline industry. Ms. Reid also discussed how the airline industry was affected during the spike of the pandemic, such as the retrenchment of airline employees or crew members and decreasing of salaries leading to the increase of unemployed individuals in time of the pandemic. But despite of the disadvantage brought by the pandemic to the aviation industry, still the number of students who wished to work in this field of work never ceases.
Universal precaution kits and other basic health necessities needed on board were also highlighted in lieu of the effect brought about by the pandemic since passengers on board are more conscious nowadays than the pre pandemic time. Disinfections and regular screening of cabin crew members and staff is also a must in the airline industry nowadays to ensure the safety of their passengers and themselves.
Ms. Reid also brought up the special skills, trainings and workshops of the OMNI Aviation to aspiring and dedicated learners who dreams to fly and seek career opportunities in the airline industry. Students from the CHM department were actively participating as they enthusiastically ask questions for them to learn and prepare for the profession they are about to achieve. Fly and soar high students!
By Audrielyn E. Ulloa, BA Comm-4 OJT
Many JHS students attended the the webinar on Mental Health Awareness.
On March 11, 2022, the Junior High School Student Council held their virtual activity called the Mental Health Awareness: “Pag-Ulikid Chapter 01” with the topic, “Magpahuway kag Magpadayon” which means, “Rest and continue.”
“Pag-Ulikid,” Principal Charlette B. Dianala said, “means showing concern or help to those who are in need.” The goal of “Pag-Ulikid” is to promote mental health conditions as well as bring comfort to those individuals with different problems, and, as Principal Dianala stated, “to let them feel that we really love them and care for them.”
The Mental Health webinar was premiered via Zoom and Facebook Live. For this virtual activity, Luke Trasporto, a Bachelor of Science in Social Work graduate of Central Philippine University and board exam passer in 2017, shared his story on how he became a mental health advocate, how the Covid-19 affected many Filipinos mentally, and how Luke was able to overcome his pandemic experience.
The opening remarks was led by Principal Charlette B. Dianala. Discussed, afterwards, was the story of Chapter 01’s guest speaker, Luke Trasporto, referred to as, “Manong Luke” during the webinar, on how he became a mental health advocate, as well as a recap on how the Covid-19 affected Filipinos mentally. Luke narrowed the importance of getting enough sleep, how slow progress is still progress, and that there is no shame at all in asking for help. An open forum was then conducted. Followed after was the giving of Certificate of Participation to the guest speaker. Games entitled, “Brain it on!” were presented by the hosts, Board Member Wilson Paul Andion and Board Member Beneil Christian Caperocho. The closing remarks was given by the Assistant Principal Lloyd U. Basco.
When asked what advice Luke Trasporto would give to students, as well people in general, he said, “Magpahuway kag Magpadayon.” To never take for granted the importance of taking a rest first, before we continue moving forward in life.
By Charlotte Gadian, BA Comm-4 OJT
Centralian graduates of Bachelor of Science in Social Work passed the February 2022 Social Work Licensure Exam which was released on March 3, 2022. There were twelve examinees and eight of them passed the said exam. The 2022 SWLE was conducted last February 22-24, 2022 at PRC testing centers located at NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. The Board for Social Workers is headed by its Chairman, Lorna C. Gabad and its members, Mary Ofelia L. Endaya, Rosetta G. Palma, Fe J. Sinsona and Ely B. Acosta.
Threa G. Ausmolo, a magna cum laude centralian graduate, said that even though she was delayed because she got COVID-19 and anxiety got the best of her, she still pursued in taking the exam with bravery and motivation. She instilled in her mind that this exam was not a competition and she should be easy with herself.
She also added that the proctors were so nice and they really made her comfortable during the exams.
Alongside with Ms. Threa Ausmolo was Angie J. Tacupay, Niña Jessa P. Hallares, Elno Keith P. Lebitan, Krysa Joy B. Balquin, Glyziel D. Sabido, Susie Faith T. Serisola, and Arlyn P. Lasconia, the centralians who also passed the SWLE.
The Central Philippine University garnered a 66.67 percent passing rate and ranked 15th among other schools. The national passing rate was at 44.1 percent.
By Kathrine A. Licerio, BA Comm-4 OJT
A three-day webinar organized by three different sections of 2nd Year BS Tourism Management.
Second year BS Tourism Management students from Dr. Lucio Tan College of Hospitality Management conducted different events online as one of their requirements under Seminar in Tourism with Field Trip subject with a topic (MICE) Introduction of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Event Management.
The webinars done in 3 days were conducted by students from three different sections and advisorship, presenting different topics.
The first webinar was held on March 12, 2022 by the tourism students under Dr. Ely Lazaro, with a topic, Current Trends in Transportation, Accommodation, and Tourism Attraction Facilities. Celeen Denise Sazon, Iloilo and Bacolod Branch Manager of Southwest Travel and Tours, was the speaker of the said webinar. Sazon during her discussion, gave emphasis about the current changes that is happening in the tourism industry since the pandemic came in the country.
On Wednesday, March 15, 2022, the second day of the webinar was conducted by the students under Dr. Ma. Amihan Panes. This event was entitled Bugal Sang Ilonggo: Pagpasundayag sa Dagyaw Kag Sonata, which focused more on the showcasing of Illonggo’s talents and culture.
Geelyn Hortillo, an Ilonggo, shared her inspiring story and talent in Painting entitled Pagbutang sang Duag. Aicila Sanz and Hannah Chel Igat, proudly performed a Karay-a song entitled Pangabuhi sa Uma or life in the farm by Sammy Rubido, and Turagsoy of Max Surban, a popular Visayan song. Pottery making is also one of the Ilonggos pride. Reylan Harder, the owner of Jullies Pottery at Hibao-an, Norte Manduriao, Iloilo City, shared his skills in shaping pots and jars through the use of clay soil and how he survived his business this pandemic.
A group of dancers also performed a folk dance, Magkatipan, a courtship dance. And to complete the showcasing of the Illonggo’s talents, a beauty queen, Jean Jaleco, the reigning Tinuom Festival Queen Universe and Miss Iloilo Tourism Heritage, highlighted the event as she performed modelling. She also presented the Dinagyang festival costume, the famous religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City.
The last webinar, held on March 16, 2022, was conducted by the tourism students under Prof. Jocelyn Gonzales. This webinar talked about the current trends in the MICE and event sector of the tourism industry.
Natalie Lim as the guest speaker from MICE Alliance Iloilo and currently the General Manager of Richmond Hotel Iloilo, enlightened the minds of the tourism students of how important it is to manage an event in the tourism Industry. She also shared how MICE is adapting to this new normal. According to Maria Angela Andrade, leader of the event team, it is really important to keep updated of the latest development and trends in the tourism industry.
Aside from the informative and helpful topics these webinars have provided, 2nd year BS tourism students from different sections, emphasized, as part of their subject topic (MICE), that their main objective is to be able to conduct and organize an event. “To be honest, we felt pressured about the actual presentation since it was out first time conducting a seminar through online.” One of the tourism students, Stefany Deanon, said, “For them, it was a great opportunity handling an event since it prepares them in the near future as an event planner. It also reminds them that the tourism industry provides many opportunities.”
By Ivan Anthony D. Sapio, BA Comm-4 OJT
CAS Provincial Board holds their legislative session via Google Meet with CAS students.
Central Philippine University’s (CPU) College of Arts and Science Provincial Council (CASPC) held their 20th Regular Legislative Session entitled Pulong CASimanwa open to public via Google Meet last March 11, 2022. The objective is to uphold their Transparency and Accountability Program for the College of Arts and Sciences students.
Four resolutions were discussed in their first public legislative session. Authored by Board Member Jennifer Erika Angeles, Resolution No. 74, which focuses on the implementation of literary competitions such as extemporaneous speaking, binalaybay, and declamation, aims to recognize talents of every CAS student in the field of literary speech. The literary speech competition entitled Sugid will be launched from March 21 to April 9. The said resolution is co-authored by Board Member Collyn Maxie Rose Moscoso and sponsored by Board Member Glory Fe N. De La Cruz.
On March 19, under the Resolution No. 75, the CASPC – League of Organization Presidents will partner with The Beneficent Hands Inc. for an outreach project in Pototan, Iloilo. The said resolution upholds the establishment and operation of student organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy. Resolution No. 75 is authored by Board Member Jay-F David and sponsored by Board Member Moscoso.
The CASPC also discussed the appointment of their new general secretary, Ms. Ma Trini De Ocampo, under Resolution No. 76, for the A.Y. 2021-2022 second semester, following the resignation of the previous general secretary, Ms. Leah Dayal. The said resolution is authored by Board Member Maria Divhina Alyssa Yasay and sponsored by Board Member David. CASPC also implemented the collection of the student council fee for the second semester of A.Y. 2021-2022 amounting to Php80.00 for the CAS under Resolution No. 73.
According to Iana Lexlee Cogollo, Vice Governor of CASPC, holding legislative sessions in public is vital as it allows democracy to thrive and allows citizens to participate.
“I adhere to the principle that ‘Public Office is a Public Trust’. Therefore, the policies and regulations that we impose on our people concern the public interest since they are the ones who will benefit. As a result, they must be informed and be able to engage in the discussion and deliberation that goes into crafting a resolution, ordinance, or policy,” Cogollo added.
Cogollo also said that they hold their legislative sessions publicly, mainly for transparency and accountability, as it ensures the students that the initiatives and projects initiated for them were properly assessed and evaluated and was not a result of an impulsive decision.
According to Board Member David who authored Pulong CASimanwa, they have been aiming for a more transparent CASPC for this academic year, hence the authorship of a resolution establishing Pulong CASimanwa for their transparency and accountability program.
Pulong CASimanwa is effective for the whole 2nd Semester of the A.Y. 2021-2022. The provincial board will be inviting all CAS students monthly for the Regular Legislative Meeting through Google Meet.
By Chris Dale Peñacerrada Patriarca, BA Comm-4 OJT
Maragsâ, one of the typefaces created by Centralian John David Maza (Photo grabbed from johndavidmaza.gumroad.com).
John David Maza is a 23-year old graduate of Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering from Central Philippine University’s College of Engineering, whose typeface creations made its way locally and internationally as people continue to use his fonts in their events and publications.
It was November of 2019 when Maza downloaded a free-font creation software and started playing around with it.
When asked what inspired Maza in creating fonts, he stated that, “We, at the Central Echo, attended The Spectrum Fellowship in Talisay City last March 2019 (which was organized by The Spectrum of University of St. La Salle-Bacolod) where campus journalists from all over the country would gather together. There, we had the chance to listen to the talk “Patriotism through Digital Art” by Aaron Amar, designer of the popular jeepney-inspired fonts, Quiapo and Cubao, where he introduced his inspirations and process of creating the fonts.”
He also added that as a layout artist, he has already been using a lot of various fonts for their publication, but never did it occur to him before that it would also be possible for him to create his own.
Maza is currently enrolled at Type West, a year-long post-graduate certificate program by The Letterform Archive, based in San Francisco, California wherein he gets to learn from experienced type designers and experts in different aspects of the field, with the goal of creating more and better Filipino fonts in the near future.
Maza has also other fonts which are currently in progress and because typeface design is a time-consuming practice, he said that, “It is common among type designers to have all these unfinished projects and shelved ideas, but what I’ve been doing recently is I just release even the in-progress fonts as long as they’re already usable, keeping the mindset, “Just put your work out there.””
His latest release was the, “Lapì typeface,” which was inspired by, “panlapi,” or affixes in grammar.
Recently, his, “Maragsâ typeface,” was used in almost every publication material during the People’s rally for VP Leni Robredo’s presidency held at Paglaum Sports Complex in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental on Friday, March 11, 2022.
“It feels entirely different when it is used closer to home. As an Ilonggo and a type designer, it is very heart-warming and proud to see Maragsâ being used in the materials of the People’s Rally in Negros Occidental; in a movement this large, hoping for a brighter future for our country,” Maza said.
Licensing for most of his fonts are on pay-what-you-can-basis, which means people who would like to use his typeface creations can chip in any amount to support his work.
“Maragsâ,” can be downloaded for free in Maza’s website—johndavidmaza.gumroad.com—and is also accessible in Canva’s collection of Filipino fonts.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
CPUDC Artistic Director Prof. Dyran Lero speaks to the audience during their virtual homecoming.
On March 12, 2022, Central Philippine University Dance Company had their online Homecoming via Zoom with the Kawauchi-Nagano International Exchange Program. Officers, host families and volunteers of KNIEP headed its Chairman Prof. Lilia Shiba and former Chairman Mr. Akihiko Yamamoto and former Secretary General Ms. Kanako Bando – with trustee Ms. Hiroko Matsumura and Ms. Harumi Goto attended.
CPU Dance Company Adviser and Artistic Director Prof. Dyran Lero and CPUDC President Ms. Shyra Thyress Cerbas (3rd year CPU BS Accountancy) and 30 dancers of the group represented CPUDC.
A video presentation of Iloilo City, CPU and the memoirs of CPUDC showing the visits in Japan was shown at the start of the program. Activities participated before and during pandemic with messages of the dancers and host families were part of the program’s finale. CPUDC group performed a song number “Ako’y Pinoy” for Japanese people and a dance number from Antique which is a part of the incoming virtual concert entitled Saludo 2. Director Lero said that, “The Japanese people promised to support our show as part of a fund raising program for CPUDC scholarship funds.” The program was initiated by the Nagano City, Osaka Japan Media Center headed by Prof. Umeda and Prof. Harumi Goto and Chairman Prof. Shiba .
In addition, Lero said that, “on March 22, 2022 the CPUDC (Philippines) together with other dance and musical groups from Nepal, Japan, Indonesia, France and Taiwan will present an online International Program online with a wish for World Peace.”