By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
The buildings in the CPU campus after the post-war reconstruction.
As soon as World War II ended, Central Philippine College was reopened by loyal faculty members and returning missionaries on July 1945 at Baptist Center Church, La Paz, Iloilo City. Before it happened, there were two meetings headed by Don Ramon Lopez, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. One meeting was held on April 23, 1945 at Jaro Evangelical Church and another one on April 30, 1945 at Baptist Center Church. Soon on May to June 1945, completion classes were held so that returning students will be ready for the opening on July.
The destroyed buildings were reconstructed and new ones were built with funds from friends at home and abroad starting on the latter months of 1945. It was on July 1946 when Central Philippine College returned to the Jaro campus. The post-war construction resulted into a well-laid and attractive campus.
The Foreword of the 1946 Centralite appropriately described the post-war situation,
“Many of our classmates and fellow students had died but those of us who had come back and the new ones who had joined us have pledged to ourselves that the Central Torch must forever be held aloft and kept burning that those coming after us, seeing the light, will find their way. It has been a very hard year. No homes, no light, no water, no clothes, no food. Spirits were not only bruised but wounded, moral standards had been let down, sense of values blurred. The usual postwar travail which in this Second World War were made doubly unusual and disheartening! At the beginning of the school year we had nothing to start on but our Central Spirit. As the first postwar year rolled o, we began to collect ourselves. Our physical and spiritual scars began to heal, and as we groped and fumbled for the Anchor we gradually rediscovered ourselves. Let no Centralian worthy of the name every forget that the foundation of the postwar Central Philippine College was laid almost immediately after the last bullet left the carbine of the American soldier-liberator and the Filipino underground guerilla.”
After the Second World War, there was great determination and sincerity among Centralians in continuing the legacy of the institution. And their feelings were captured in these words, “We shall show the generations coming after us that no war of man or machine can destroy the Central Spirit and that, like a river forever seeking the ocean, the College must go on…no matter what the difficulties.”
In 1947, Don Ramon Lopez said, “The first two years of post-liberation has proved that the Central Spirit did not die when all else, less deathless, had died. That Spirit performed miracles of achievement on a campus ruthlessly reduced by the war…No wonder Central by intelligent consensus is awarded the honor of being the “foremost institution of higher learning in West Visayas…The martyrs did not die in vain at Hopevale, for we now keep the torch of their vision burning…We must all keep that faith.”
Perhaps the words of Dean Alfredo Catedral of the College of Education can sum up this “epic period.” He wrote, “We had no buildings, no books, no money, no laboratory equipment. Our only asset was the ‘Central Spirit’ of students, alumni, friends, and faculty members who willingly offered their services.”
References:
Linnea A. Nelson and Elma S. Herradura, Scientia et Fides The Story of Central Philippine University, 1991, p. 76-105
Centralite, 1946, p.2, 6, 21
By Nestle G. Taala
CPU College of Nursing Alumnus, Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Tiffany Ann Palencia Palmares.
Central Philippine University, known to produce students equipped with exemplary Christian education, serves not only as a mere institution in which students learn and go, rather an abode, a home where Centralians remember to pay a visit no matter how far they have wandered.
The life of Tiffany Ann Palencia Palmares, a Centralian alumna, speaks not just of God’s calling but of God’s leading as well, and how He works mysteriously in the lives of His people.
Before serving the Philippine Navy full-time, Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Tiffany Ann Palencia Palmares was a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student batch 2011 of Central Philippine University and graduated as Cum Laude. Furthermore, she was able to bring pride and honor to CPU College of Nursing and the whole Centralian community when she placed 7th out of 22,760 successful examinees in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination with a rating of 84.60%. Truly, the doors for such profession would easily be opened because of her said achievement. However, since God has the master plan, she only had eight months of experience in the nursing field.
Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Tiffany Palmares with Navy Reservist Diether Ocampo, CPU College of Nursing Dean, Atty. Salex Alibogha and College of Nursing faculty, staff and students.
Thereafter, LTJG Palmares decided to enter and serve in the Philippine Navy, not as navy nurse or military nurse but a line officer. She trained for almost ten months and was assigned as tactical officer which gave her the opportunity to train incoming and aspiring navy like she was before. On 2017, LTJG Palmares also took the opportunity to learn and to be trained as a pilot. “By the grace of God” she passed the said training with an award as Best in Academics. She also received numerous Military Merit Medals, Military Commendation Medals and Letter of Commendations. Currently, she is a co-pilot of Agusta Westland 109E Naval Helicopter; Admin and Publication Branch Chief, Office of the Naval Air Staff for Admin and Personnel; and Assistant Admin Officer, Office of the Commander, Naval Air Group, Philippine Fleet.
On July 16, LTJG Palmares visited CPU and the College of Nursing as her way of saying thank you to those who were instrumental in her college years. Likewise, she shared in an interview, “Although I wasn’t able to apply all the things I’ve learned in nursing school in the military, the discipline, like for example in inspections, was also very similar to what was taught to me in nursing: you follow rules and you will never go wrong.”
LTJG Palmares, a Centralian registered nurse who pursued her career in serving Philippines and her people as part of the navy, shared that Central Spirit is something which cannot be seen but one can feel. “I really can’t define it. I think it’s about feeling welcome whenever I come back.” Whenever she hears a new colleague who is also a Centralian, their bond becomes automatic. According to her, Central Spirit is a feeling; it is love for Central and for fellow Centralians.
Truly, wherever someone chose to meander, the Central Spirit will always take every Centralian home – to our beloved Central Philippine University.
By Sarla Ferrer-Duller and Emelda Frange-Valcarcel
The Golden Jubilarians during the 2nd Worship Service at the University Church.
Memory … just like the famous song from the Broadway musical Cats, the Central Philippine University (CPU) College of Nursing class of 1969 AKA the 69ers, dreamed of the old days and remembered that life was beautiful then as they commemorated their Golden Jubilee from February 7 to 12, 2019. Attended by 25 69ers and some 12 husbands, the class reunion was celebrated in the provinces of Iloilo and Antique, and in six different venues: CPU; Iloilo Mission Hospital (IMH); Tambaliza/Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion, Iloilo; Dingle, Iloilo; San Jose, Antique; and Pavia, Iloilo.
Day Four – 10 February 2019. San Jose, Antique
February 10, 2019, was God’s Grace Sunday and most Jubilarians attended the 9:30 AM worship service at the University Church after which they dined with the recipients of the God’s Grace Program, a work-study programs sponsored by President Ted Robles. Around 1:30 PM, the group was set to go to the next activity/venue, in another province some 101.5 kilometers away in San Jose, Antique. After freshening up, they were ready for the night’s event that laid ahead.
Zenaida (Paday) Catague-Tubaniosa and hubby Jess in their beachfront mansion surrounded with various verdant ornamental plants had readied the sumptuous catered all-you-can-eat dinner, overflowing beverages. The all-coordinated trimmings provided a festive party ambiance unique to Antique with a hired deejay playing the nonstop background music to the listening pleasure of attendees. Invited local Antiqueño talents, composers and celebrities entertained the Jubilarians and guests with songs sung mostly in kinaray-a and folk dances agilely and graciously performed by the local high school students in their festal Maria Clara and other native costumes.
Golden Jubilarians during the Candle and Prayer Ceremony in Antique.
Then came the most-awaited highlight of the evening: the Prayer and Candle Ceremony in memory and honor of the four classmates who had returned to their Creator: Nanette Garganera who died who lupus during our senior year, Nana Jutare from cancer, Linda Sindico-Musharaf from complications of diabetes mellitus, and Edith Saludes from an unknown cause. Paday and Jess prepared a semblance of an altar specific for solemn ceremony: lace-covered table, a candle and a flower arrangement in front of each graduation picture of the four classmates. During the Prayer Ceremony, classmates took turns reading verses/prayers and responsorial Psalms off a booklet that Jess prepared for this special occasion. Sarla gave a short introduction about the practice of lighting candles in memory of departed classmates. The lighting of candles gave us time to reflect on our relationships with them as well as brought focus and comfort for us who believed in the practice. After the short introduction, one by one of classmates and some spouses stepped up to the makeshift altar, briefly prayed and lighted a candle for each classmate. May you four eternally rest in God’s peace!
The Candle Lighting Ceremony was followed by merriment- dancing, dancing, and more dancing to the boogie tune of In The Mood, and other music for ballroom dancing to the discretion of the deejay. Meanwhile, the attendees incessantly went back and forth to the buffet table, refilling their plates and just minding their own business. Meanwhile, on the side line, Betty Triño-Polido and husband Willie looked like they were seriously practicing a dance routine, and oblivious to the lookers.
The day’s good times rolled to an end for tomorrow would be another reunion day!
By Yolanda P. Jain
The CPU Alumni Association of Midwest, USA Chapter in their Annual Picnic last July 14, 2019.
CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, together with Mrs. Angel Robles, visited the CPU Alumni Association of Midwest, USA Chapter during their Annual Picnic on July 14, 2019 at Sundown Blackwell Forest Preserve North Shelter, Winfield Rd, Warrenville, Illinois.
Alumni coming from as far away as Ontario, Canada (Linda Oro Freisen and husband Paul), Florida (Dr. Manny Palada), Oklahoma (Derla Guzon Erwin) and from Indiana and Florida (Nellie Obligacion and her daughter and son in law) attended the momentous event with fellow alumni and friends from the Chicagoland area. There were 100 alumni and guests who attended the picnic.
The alumni enjoyed a delicious array of Filipino dishes compliments of the chapter that were enjoyed by all!
The highlights of the picnic were the visit of CPU President Dr. Robles and the book launching of Oliver Almonares’ book: “THE RESCUE God’s Amazing Grace.”
President Robles gave us an update of the “latest happenings and news” about CPU followed by Flora Cudiamat, CPUFOAA President’s invitation to attend the Alumni Grand Homecoming in CPU this coming February 5 to 9, 2020. May Celiz Rogers, CPUAA Midwest USA Chapter President welcomed the alumni and guests to the Annual Picnic.
Members of the CPU Alumni Association in Midwest, USA with University President, Dr. Teodoro Robles.
Oliver was also our featured speaker during our Devotional part of the picnic, “Worship Thru Songs, Scriptures and Stories” when he shared his “life story”, his testimony of how under his command, the 15th Philippine Scout Ranger Company, was able to rescue the American Missionary, Gracia Burnham kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf! And his own “Amazing Rescue” from “self-centered ambitiousness to selfless service, defiance to submission, indifference to love and rot to redemption!”
It was truly the Central Spirit that binds us together as we ended the program with a big circle of alumni and friends holding hands while singing “Blest Be the Tie that Binds”, after which Perla Londres Waters gave the closing prayer.
(Special thanks: to Kayla Tejero for her beautiful rendition of “How Great Thou Art”, to Linda Penacerrada Chang for the opening prayer, to Florence Mapeso Abiera for leading the singing, to Joy Bolinas Sia and Ruby Nunez Liu for leading the games.)
By Cyrus A. Natividad
JHS Students evacuated at the Big Field during the earthquake drill.
More than 1,400 junior high school students and faculty members of the CPU Junior High School actively participated during the earthquake drill last July 16, 2019.
JHS Principal Prof. Janet Jalbuena called it a practice drill – preparatory to a bigger earthquake drill. “The next earthquake drill will involve students from different departments,” Security Officer Jonathan C. Tumalay said.
JHS Faculty assemble in the Big Field during the earthquake drill.
The sound of the school bell signaled the start of the drill at 2:45 p.m. wherein the students performed the “duck, cover, and hold” exercise.
From the Junior High School Building, students, faculty and staff proceeded to the CPU Big Field, their designated evacuation area.
The Junior High School earthquake drill ended up with a debriefing at around 4:00PM headed by CPU Incident Management Team chaired by Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
A Red Cross Volunteer extracts blood from a donor.
This year’s Blood Olympics activity held at Central Philippine University has generated a higher volume of blood donation compared to the previous year. Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter Representatives Joji Esper Marmolejo-Autajay, CPU-RN (CSR Health Services), and Kim Bryan Diez, RN, Blood Donor Recruitment Officer (PRC-Western Visayas Regional Blood Center) attributed the increase to the enthusiastic support of students, faculty and staff of the university, and the active partnership of PRC and CPU in the blood donation drive.
In an interview with the PRC representatives on CPU TV’s Looking Forward, Marmolejo and Diez recounted the support and role of Central Philippine University to the success of Iloilo Red Cross operations for 16 years. They also acknowledged the instrumental role of Jojee Roy T. Juarez, CPU Internet Services Administrator and Director of the CPU College Red Cross Youth, for the blood donation drives of PRC through the years.
Donors sign up for registration at the 2019 Blood Olympics.
In the same interview, James Peter T. Trasporto, OIC – Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, likewise acknowledged “that the partnership of CPU with Philippine Red Cross has done much in sustaining emergency response for preciously needed blood donations”. The talk show also touched on the critical issue of Dengue outbreak and preventive measures needed by the University to protect the students and everyone in the campus.
Due to the need for precious blood supply during dengue situations, the Philippine Red Cross and Central Philippine University proactively hold blood donation campaign drives such as the annual Blood Olympics.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
(from left) CPU College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Stella Fernandez with CPU Safety Officer and Chairman of CPU Sustainable Committee Mr. Prim Vergara III, CPU Sustainable Committee Member and Director for Institutional Advancement Engr. Dimpna Castigador former Iloilo City Assistant Prosecutor and current member of CPUAAI BOT Atty. Jeremy Bionat.
Central Philippine University in cooperation with the CPU Sustainable Campus Committee joined the City-Wide, Multi-Sectoral Tree Planting Activity spearheaded by the Office of the City Mayor, last July 13, 2019 at the circumferential road along Jaro District.
Mr. Prim Vergara III, CPU Safety Officer and Chairman of the Sustainable Campus Committee, Engr. Dimpna Castigador, CPU Director for Institutional Advancement and member of the said committee and Mr. Jojee Roy Juarez, CPU Internet Services Administrator and Director of the CPU College Red Cross Youth were accompanied by members of the CPU ROTC and CPU Biological Society, headed by Prof. Analie Gilongos and Dr. Stella Fernandez respectively
“We were able to mobilize two companies from the ROTC which are composed of more than a hundred people as well as fifty-seven students from the CPU Biological Society,” Mr. Prim Vergara III said.
Volunteers from the CPU ROTC during the City-Wide Multi-Sectoral Tree Planting last July 13.
130 participants from the university helped in the planting of Tapuyay Tree seedlings along the Circumferential Road. Volunteers from government agencies, non-government organizations and the academe also took part in the said activity.
“CPU is very active in supporting projects that promote sustainability and environmental conservation. The Sustainable Campus Committee has always encouraged students as well as the CPU community to be involved in the said projects.” Vergara said.
The tree planting activity is part of the city government’s tree planting program to combat the effects of climate change.
CPU had the highest number of participants in the said event.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
1st year COED students cheer for their college.
Over three-thousand new students and college freshmen were welcomed by university and student government officials during the General Orientation last July 4-5, 2019 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The Office of Student Development and Programs as well as the CPU Republic spearheaded the said event.
The program started with a devotional by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, CPU Director for Communications. He shared an acrostic of CPU to the students: C – Commitment to Jesus Christ, Christian Mission and the Christian Church; P – Partners in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ; U – Unity of Scientia et Fides.
Singer-song writer and CPU alumnus, Ethan Loukas performs one of his hit songs.
In his opening remarks, CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles welcomed the students and encouraged them to explore the complexities of college. He also advised them to be open to learn new things and to stay strong and resilient despite all the difficulties and demands of academic life at Central.
“Do not be afraid to fail or to make mistakes. They are part of life. They will make you grow. But never make this reality as an excuse to not strive for excellence. Believe in the goodness of humanity but also trust your instinct when dealing with new people. Most importantly, have faith in the Lord Almighty for many may our plans be, it is His purpose that will prevails” Robles said.
CPU Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Florence Bogacia briefed the students of emergency measures in case of an earthquake and explained to them their tuition payment and insurance. They were also introduced to the various units under the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
After the orientation proper, the students were given a welcome party by the CPUR and the University Church.
The orientation also featured several performances from alumnus and singer-songwriter Ethan Loukas and various cultural groups such as the CPU Handbell Ringers, the CPU EXCEL Chorale, CPU Dance Company and the CPU Symphonic Band.
Held annually, the General Orientation welcomes new students and college freshmen to the university. They are introduced to university and student government officials, staff and the different sites on campus.
By Sarla Ferrer-Duller and Emelda Frange-Valcarcel
The Golden Jubilarians raise a toast during their reunion.
Memory … just like the famous song from the Broadway musical Cats, the Central Philippine University (CPU) College of Nursing class of 1969 AKA the 69ers, dreamed of the old days and remembered that life was beautiful then as they commemorated their Golden Jubilee from February 7 to 12, 2019. Attended by 25 69ers and some 12 husbands, the class reunion was celebrated in the provinces of Iloilo and Antique, and in six different venues: CPU; Iloilo Mission Hospital (IMH); Tambaliza/Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion, Iloilo; Dingle, Iloilo; San Jose, Antique; and Pavia, Iloilo.
Day Three – 09 February 2019. Dingle, Iloilo
At 9:00 AM the group assembled once again in front of the CPU Administration Building, and thirty minutes later they were ready to rock-n-roll abroad the same rented vans. Dingle, here we come! Zenaida (Zeny) Coshiaosue (aka Coshiao) and husband Ramilo Tadeo, both natives of Dingle, hosted the third day of festivities. Zeny and Ramilo migrated to the US and came home to Dingle for good after their retirement from Michigan. The RZ mansion was well appointed claiming its rightful space in the middle of a vast real estate surrounded by verdant shrubs, various flowering plants, productive fruit-bearing trees, coconut trees, and all sort of vegetables. Seemed like everything was in its proper place, Bahay-Kubo included. So neatly-organized.
The ambiance in the designated reunion area was totally festive. The flower arrangement, blue and yellow table covers, skirted chairs blended well with the tarp welcoming the Golden Jubilarians! When the two vans carrying the 69ers came, the classmates who decided to drive ahead were already nibbling on the mixed nuts provided in each table. The catered food was gastronomically scrumptious! The selections were all “must try”. The desert station was filled with Ilonggo sweets we all longed to eat! Oh well, broken promises about dieting continued!
After lunch, the temperature outside was rising, so uncharacteristic of early February. After everybody had their fill, the ladies decided to go inside the main house to cool off, and the gents ignored the warm weather over bottles of bear.
As planned, it was time to play for the young ones or was it for the once young? Sarla Ferrer-Duller led a retro childhood game, called Papel-Gunting-Bato. The game was a remake with totally different and laugh-igniting gestures representing the papel, or gunting, or bato. Everybody seemed to remember the objective of the game and how it was played. This time, it was a battle between Class 69 section A and Section B. Standing back to back, the two players, one from each section and 20 pesos at stake, the onlookers chanted PIK-PIK-PAPEL-GUNTING-BATO at which time the two players simultaneously faced each other with a predetermined action representing one of the three elements. The room was filled with child-like screams, and boisterous laughter until every 69ers present had played, and the ultimate winner-take-all, Edith Villaruz, garnered all the 20 pesos from each contestant to the tune of 220 pesos.
Daday led the next game. More like a Q and A, like who among the classmates were free of any maintenance meds yet? Who had the most grandkids? Who still had the primary dentition (no bridges, no caps, no dentures) among others. The gag prizes were conversation pieces! Some prizes came all the way from Hawaii, compliment of Edith Villaruz. Before long, it was time to disband (sigh).
by Nestle G. Taala
The CPU Women’s Softball Team during the 2018 CPU-Bingawan Day.
Athletes, either born or nurtured, begin every step of a game setting the goal into winning. After all, it is because of this so-called victory, why a player or a team works hard before and during the course of the competition. However, what happens after the triumph – after people from the bleachers leave to celebrate one’s victory or mourn for another’s loss? For Central Philippine University Women’s Softball Team, their triumphs for the past years gave them a voice.
Central Philippine University, an institution committed to holistic education, has allocated a portion of its programs for sports development. Hence, the Sports Office under the Vice President for Student Affairs was established.
Under the said office is the CPU Women’s Softball Team in which Pastor Kim B. Dela Cruz, its present coach, has become instrumental for its revival in 2008 – 40 years after its last active participation during the 70s. Pastor Kim arrived in the Philippines from the US in 2007. He then worked in CPU Elementary School to help with their spiritual development and as part of their activities; he would bring his personal softball balls and let the kids play in their leisure time. Thereafter, Engr. Walden Rio, former VPSA; Lemuel Gardose, former athletic director; and Coach Roger Banzuela tapped him to rekindle the passion of Western Visayas for softball.
From scratch, Pastor Kim was able to form a team composed of diverse people, brought them to Nationals and unexpectedly, ended up winning bronze on their first game after 40 long years in 2008. It paved the way for the team to strengthen their establishment which is evident until the present day.
“They say, one bad apple spoils the whole barrel.” This has been their principle whenever they recruit new members. Thus, attitude should come first before skill. It is easier to discipline players who are teachable. Moreover, since CPU does not compromise the academic grades of an athlete, the team must learn to balance studies and play. Therefore, in the words of Pastor Kim, the team does not have to practice hard, they have to practice smart. “If the school gives you two hours a day to practice, give everything you have to train these athletes in two hours a day. If you keep them for four, and they don’t learn anything then there’s no reason to do it.”
On their recent participation in the National PRISAA 2019 in Davao representing Western Visayas, the team experienced a slight change in their schedule which affected their training. Were they nervous? Of course. Pastor Kim shared, “I was taught long time ago, if there are butterflies in your stomach it can either be a good thing or a bad thing. Actually, it’s a good thing because it’s a chemical reaction you have in your body for preparing. And you always have to prepare for the unknown.” He added that with hard work coupled with prayers, “the outcome would speak for itself.” Hence, the 8-peat Championship since 2008 up to 2019.
For the team, this is not something to boast about. With their outstanding record and recent win, they get people’s attention and they are given a chance to become a voice – an opportunity to share God with other people through their lives. They go out and conduct sports clinics all over Western Visayas as their outreach program.
As a coach of the team for over the decade, Pastor Kim shared that he dreams that one day his “players would become coaches and play against each other.” Kidding aside, he looks forward to establish a softball team in elementary and in high school and they will be the next generation that will go out and share how to play where God is the first priority.
In behalf of the team, Pastor Kim thanked the following people: his family, parents, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, Dr. Acanto, Engr. Rio, Sir Gardose, Coach Roger, Atty. Somo, Rev. Gico, Sir Laru-an, Sir Gibbs, Ma’am Ella and all the CPU faculty and staff who all played an integral part in the team’s development as they continue to a meaningful impact in the field of sports.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
CPU 4th year Law student John Michael Suelo is National President of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines.
John Michael A. Suelo, 4th year Juris Doctor Student of Central Philippine University was elected National President of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSP) during the 30th National Convention held last July 4-7 at the Century Park Hotel, Pasay City.
Suelo also received the Leadership Award, and Community Service Award during the Awards Night for the 2019 Top Law Students of the Philippines. “I am humbled to be elected with overwhelming majority votes from Law Schools all over the Philippines”, he said.
In a message to his fellow Filipino law students, Suelo said “It was more of God’s Divine intervention. I didn’t know what I did to deserve this but with the full trust and confidence of all the law students of the Philippines, we will continue reaching greater heights in upholding our mission to contribute to the improvement of legal education in the Philippines.”
As National ALSP President, Suelo aims to instill a sense of social awareness among Filipino Law Students, particularly with regard to social justice and to cultivate a spirit of cordiality and camaraderie in its network.
The Association of Law Students of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSP) is the biggest national network of law students in the Philippines with over seventy (70) member law schools all over the country including Central Philippine University. ALSP is officially recognized by the Supreme Court of the Philippines as the student counterpart of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).
Suelo is the First Ilonggo and First Centralian to be elected National President of ALSP.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Moreno poses for a photo with members of the JMA National Executive Board during the 7th Marketista Awards.
Robert Christian B. Moreno, a fourth year Marketing Management student was awarded as one of the Top Regional Directors during the 7th Marketista Awards last May 29 at the Hotel Jen Manila, Pasay City.
Moreno was an active member of the Junior Marketers Association and served as Treasurer for the Iloilo Federation, President of the CPU Chapter, and Board of Regional Directors for Visayas from 2018 to 2019.
“I feel so overwhelmed and it’s such an honor to represent Central Philippine University and the JMA Community in the Visayas,” Moreno said.
Marketista Awards, organized by the Philippine Junior Marketing Association, recognizes outstanding junior marketing associations in the Philippines. It aims to acknowledge excellent school-based projects and contributions of different local Junior Marketing Associations in the country.