By Nestle G. Taala
Recognizing student leaders and young innovators in Iloilo – TOSIA semi-finalists in their group picture. Photo Credit: Sandro Silverio
Centralians Peter John Abaygar, Chriselda Elaine Ador, and Vance Raphael Praire were hailed as finalists in the 10th Search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA) during the recently concluded awarding ceremony, Salute to Excellence, at Robinsons Place Iloilo, Iloilo City on March 17.
Peter John Abaygar, a 5th Year Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the incumbent governor of CPU College of Engineering, and Niegil Libo-on, from the College of Arts and Scienceswork student and a CPU Republic Senator made their way to TOSIA Circle of Five College Category. Meanwhile, Vance Raphael Praire, of the CPU Junior High School is part of the TOSIA Circle of Five Junior High School Category.
Abaygar, in his speech, shared that his inspiration to do and excel more were his parents who always supported him when it came to his extra-curricular activities. He also highlighted the importance of his college as he received the said award. Abaygar was also proclaimed as the TOSIA Speaker and TOSIA Leader.
Libo-on, on his part, stressed how proud he was to be a CPU work student. He emphasized that work students were more than just work students. He gave himself as an example of a work student who was also a “youth leader, a community builder and now, a TOSIA Circle of Five.”
Praire, on the other hand, acknowledged how his journey to TOSIA went from being a Color Guard for last year’s TOSIA Awarding Ceremony, and now, belonging to the TOSIA Circle of Five.
Junior Chamber Inc. Regatta on its 10th year Search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards recognized institutions that have TOSIA Finalists for five consecutive years in which CPU Junior High School received a citation.
The awardees are grateful for the support of the administration, their coaches and mentors, and most especially to God, who sufficiently gives heavenly wisdom and strength.
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Coggins’ commitment to the Lord has raised many Filipino Christian young leaders.
May Angeline Coggins was the Chairperson of the Faculty Council of Central Philippine College during the years 1946-1947. The Faculty Council was created as an emergency measure, in the absence of a College President, to manage and operate Central Philippine College as an administrative-executive body. This Faculty Council later ceased to function when Prof. J. Morris Forbes arrived to serve as the President of Central Philippine College.
Miss Coggins, as she was fondly called, was also the Dean of the BMTS or Baptist Missionary Training School—a Bible school for Women. This was later merged with the College of Theology. Miss Coggins later on became the Dean of the College of Theology in 1951. She was described as someone who heroically helped pick up the broken pieces of a war-destroyed college and did the job with courage and determination. She was respected by the faculty for her fairness and tact, loved by the students for her deep personal influence.
On July 4, 1946, Miss Coggins represented the United States of America during a memorable ceremony in Iloilo. On that day (the Independence Day of the Philippines at that time), she lowered the American Flag from its position at the top of the pole and watched with joy as the flag of the free and independent Republic took its place.
She was theologically trained with two master’s degrees—Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School and Master of Theology from Gordon College, School of Theology.
In 1947, Central Philippine College had been in operation for two years after World War II. The destroyed campus had by then been rebuilt with the Normal College (the old term for the College of Education), the College of Engineering, and the College of Commerce already running. Ms. Coggins gave a vivid illustration of what life at Central after the ravages of war by likening it to climbing to the mountaintop.
In her message to the graduates of 1947 entitled “Fulfill our dreams and His purposes,” she wrote, “To one who looks at Central Philippine College from the angle of its place in the life of our new Republic, a school year can be compared to the climbing of a high mountain. The ascent has its trials and its joys. There are times when the “going is hard,” when each new step requires more strength than one seems to have and the tendency is to wonder whether the goal is worth the effort. There are resting places from which the vistas are inspiring and the air is exhilarating. But only when one reaches the top is one in a position to judge the true worth of the climb.”
Miss Coggins put forward a challenge that we must not stop climbing even when reach the mountain top. Instead, we must look for other mountains to climb: “But from the mountain top, one does not only look back upon the path up which one has trod. One looks ahead, across the valleys to higher, more glorious peaks and vistas. We, whose hearts and lives are closely bound to Central, look ahead to greater accomplishments, finer buildings and equipment, a stronger and more adequate leadership, and a larger place in God’s purposes for our Philippines. No one person can bring to fruition these dreams. The Alumni, the present student body, the professors and teachers, the Trustees and our friends are needed. As we all join hands and together reach up to grip the strong hand of our God, we shall fulfil our dreams and His purposes.”
In another message, Miss Coggins compared CPC to a sharp instrument of the Surgeon, Jesus Christ: “If a surgeon is to operate successfully and remove the malignant part and restore health and vigor, an instrument is an essential. And a keen, sharp instrument does the work much better than a poor, dull one. Yet neither instrument is of any value for good apart from its yieldness to the hand of the surgeon. CPC was established upon that conviction. A youth trained to think clearly, independently, and honestly, and yielded to the Master is of infinitely more value than the youth who is not trained or spiritually equipped. However, training without glad commitment to Him who have to youth his life, his mind, his ability to think and love and choose is like a Stradivarius violin without the master violinist—nay, it is like a sharpened weapon in the hands of a criminal.”
Miss Coggins was confident of the future of Central Philippine College. Looking at Central Philippine University now since 1905, her words have been proven true: “The hopes for the future of Central Philippine College are as the promises of God. The school began as a dream, a God-inspired dream, in the hearts of American friends who believed that their gifts invested in the name of Christ, for the Christian education of Filipino youth would bring rich returns to the Philippine nation and to God.”
Later in 1965, Central Philippine University conferred to Miss Coggins, Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. On April 26, 1975, on her 77th birthday, the Bacolod City Council passed a resolution making her “Adopted Daughter” of Bacolod City, Philippines. She worked as matron, providing spiritual and physical care to countless boys and girls from 1924-1940 in the Boys & Girls Dormitories, Provincial High School, Bacolod City. She was called the affectionate name “Manang May” by the many people that she ministered upon.
May the missionary spirit of Miss Coggins remind us of what it means to do mission: “It is my conviction that God has a special place of service for the Philippines in His plan for His world. I am most happy to have a small part in helping fulfill his purpose in and through our Islands here.”
(References: Centralite 1946, 1947; Central Echo April 1946)
Central Philippine University congratulates its three new Centralian Mechanical Engineers who successfully passed the February 2018 Mechanical Engineer Board Exam.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 933 out of 1,983 examinees passed the Mechanical Engineer Board Exam.
CPU got a passing percentage of 100% in the said examination.
Central Philippine University hails its 38 newly registered pharmacists who successfully passed the 2019 Pharmacist Board Examinations held on March 2019.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 2,100 out of 3,234 examinees passed the said licensure exam.
In the said examination, CPU got a passing percentage of 84.44%.
Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Coach, CPU Golden Lions Table Tennis Tertiary Women and his players will be going to Davao City on May 19-24 to compete in the National PRISAA.
The CPU Golden Lions sports teams who won during the Iloilo PRISAA Meet last 2018 went to compete in the Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Meet on March 1-6, 2018 at Bacolod City. The following are the results submitted by CPU Sports Director Mr. Edwin C. Laru-an:
ATHLETICS SECONDARY BOYS
Nathan John P. Villar
Coach
Lester Jan A. Cayabyab
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual Team Results:
- BELANDRES, Leomar John D. G 11 2 S, 1 B 1st Runner Up
- CABALLERO, Marc Lhester B . G 10 1st Runner Up
- DOROMAL, Marlon Jr. B. G 10 1st Runner Up
- GUARIZO, Darwin Aaron P. G 10 2 G, 1 S 1st Runner Up
- PUEBLO, Dexter Patrick M. G 9 2 G, 2 S 1st Runner Up
- VILLANUEVA, Jieuo P. G 11 2 S, 1 B 1st Runner Up
ATHLETICS SECONDARY GIRLS
Name: Grade: Individual Team Results:
- DE LA PEÑA, Christine P. G 12 1B 2nd Runner Up
- LOMA, Lowinnie Flor P. G 9 1B 2nd Runner Up
- MEDROCILLO, Samara Daveigh C. G 9 1B 2nd Runner Up
- RIZARDO, Gerrene Merzed S. G 9 1S, 1B 2nd Runner Up
BASKETBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
Aaron Paterno D. Blanca
Coach
Golda Mier Abello
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results
- ALTAS, Gaz Kate Marie C. G 11 Champion
- ANDRADA, Riza Hope G. G 10 Champion
- CAPANAS, Crizia D. G 11 Champion
- CORILLO, Scarlet C. G 10 Champion
- ESPIRITU, Jeizsa Merel A. G 8 Champion
- ESTAPON, Edenn Grea C. G 10 Champion
- GADIAN, Angelu May Yna P. G 11 Champion
- GETONZO, Klarize T. G 12 Champion
- GOLINGAN, Mary Kathleen C. G 10 Champion
- JALBUENA, Rena Alexia E. G 7 Champion
- JALBUENA, Trixie Clarisse D. G 12 Champion
- JARDELEZA, Crissa Lyn Fritz E. G 11 Champion
- JARLOC, Katherine Mae Z. G 7 Champion
- LADIET, Thalia Jillian G. G 7 Champion
- PARCON, Nikka Allysson F. G 10 Champion
CHESS SECONDARY BOYS
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
Mark Jossel S. Mariano
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- CASA, Gil S. Jr. G 9 Silver Medalist 1st Runner Up
- TELESFORO, Cyril Felrod S. G 11 Gold Medalist 1st Runner Up
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SECONDARY GIRLS
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
Engr. Ramon Decrepito
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- DEL PILAR, Jasmien Cassandra D. G 8 Gold Medalist Champion
- GUIRHEM, Fiona Geeweneth B. G 11 Gold Medalist Champion
- TELESFORO, Checy Aliena S. G 8 Gold Medalist Champion
DANCESPORTS SECONDARY
January Love Desamero
Coach
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- LEGASPI, Beny T. Jr. CPU-Modern Standard 1st Runner Up
- PARANGAN, Ingrid Denise P. CPU-Modern Standard 1st Runner Up
SWIMMING SECONDARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- JARA, Marc Spencer B. G 11 2 G, 1 S Champion
SWIMMING SECONDARY GIRLS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- VALENZUELA, Danielle Patricia T. G 10 3 Gold Champion
2 Silver
1 Bronze
TENNIS SECONDARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- NOWLAKHA, Nikhel S. G 8 Silver-Singles 1st Runner Up
- SANTIAGO, John Benedict P. G 8 Silver-Singles 1st Runner Up
TENNIS SECONDARY GIRLS
Alquinn M. Flores
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- CUBOS, Rissa Ann J. G 9 Gold-Doubles Champion
- JIMENEZ, Princess Aliha M. G 11 Gold-Doubles Champion
- MARTIREZ, Althea Rose M. G 8 Gold-Singles Champion
- SUACE, Avril Andrea S. G 9 Gold-Singles Champion
TABLE TENNIS SECONDARY BOYS
Simplicio G. Gayoso Jr.
Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- BARIA, John Romel S. G 9 Champion
- CAOYONAN, Rem Francis E. G 11 Champion
- CHAVEZ, Joshua C. G 10 Champion
- GAYOSO, J Allan Noel C. G 11 Champion
- MACAVINTA, Nathan Kahli G. G 8 Champion
TABLE TENNIS SECONDARY GIRLS
Simplicio G. Gayoso Jr.
Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- GOMEZ, Clarice Thalia D. G 11 Champion
- GOMEZ, Clarissa Byeen D. G 9 Champion
- OLIVA, Ann Nicole L. G 11 Champion
- OLIVA, Levee Marie G. G 9 Champion
- VICENCIO, Jan Ashley R. G 9 Champion
FOOTBALL SECONDARY BOYS
Engr. Marc Hermel G. Agriam
Coach
Stephen Anthony N. Tañedo
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- ABASTILLAS, Julian Raphael G. G 11 1st Runner Up
- ALMINAZA, Rolf John B. G 10 1st Runner Up
- BELLOSILLO, Jose Maria G. G 9 1st Runner Up
- BIÑAS, Zymone Kyle G. G 10 1st Runner Up
- BORNALES, John Ashley B. G 11 1st Runner Up
- CEJAR, Hazael Giles S. G 9 1st Runner Up
- DEQUILA, Christian P. G 11 1st Runner Up
- FERRER, Yuki John P. G 9 1st Runner Up
- JANAYSAY, John Rey G. G 11 1st Runner Up
- LANDERO, Diether Jhon H. G 11 1st Runner Up
- LOPEZ, Wrenz Ivan L. G 9 1st Runner Up
- NON, Mark John Emmanuel M. G 11 1st Runner Up
- PILLORA, Jil Sander D. G 10 1st Runner Up
- RAMOS, Rodolfo L. Jr. G 11 1st Runner Up
- RIVERA, Tyler Kim B. G 11 1st Runner Up
- SILAO, Paul Joshua III F. G 9 1st Runner Up
- SOLDEVILLA, Hanns Kristian C. G 11 1st Runner Up
- SUPEÑA, Mel Askia S. G 10 1st Runner Up
- TUAZON, James Carl G. G 9 1st Runner Up
- VALENZUELA, Khent Brian B. G 9 1st Runner Up
- VELARIO, Antonio C. IV G 12 1st Runner Up
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY BOYS
Floramie G. Navales
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- BORNAZAL, Kean Ryth R. G 7 Gold-Mixed Poomsae Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
- JARDIO, Hans Oliver G. G 10 Silver-Kyoruge Champion
- MARASIGAN, Lawrence R. G 11 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
- PALONPON, John Patrick S. G 8 Gold-Ind. Poomsae B Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY GIRLS
Alan J. Diasnes
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- DESCUTIDO, Kyte S. G 8 Silver-Kyoruge Champion
- DIASNES, Cindy Joy J. G 10 Gold-Ind. Poomsae B Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
- MOSQUERA, Geraldine French S. G 7 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
- ROBLES, GN G. G 10 Bronze-Kyoruge Champion
- SOTOMIL, Estrelarryne Polla Ericca F. G 11 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
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VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY BOYS
Jeffrey G. Alcarde
Coach
Dominique P. Endriga
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- BANTOLO, Jose Miguel C. G 10 1st Runner Up
- BORRA, Lawrence G. G 9 1st Runner Up
- DEDOROY, John Emmanuel G. G 10 1st Runner Up
- JANOLINO, Dan Pretz O. G 10 1st Runner Up
- MIRANDA, Julz Christian C. G 10 1st Runner Up
- NOBLE, John Kenneth H. G 11 1st Runner Up
- RAMOS, Louie Jay G 12 1st Runner Up
- SAN JOSE, Jhon Louie S. G 9 1st Runner Up
- SEDUCO, Francis C. G 11 1st Runner Up
VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
Jeffrey G. Alcarde
Coach
Alain G. Tarrazona
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- ALCARDE, Railyn Jeffe I. G 8 1st Runner Up
- ANCHETA, Kristine Faith V. G 8 1st Runner Up
- APOSAGA, Athea Jamine G. G 8 1st Runner Up
- CELIZ, Henia Vee S. G 8 1st Runner Up
- CORDERO, Clarisse S. G 10 1st Runner Up
- JARUDA, Yssa Maxine E. G 9 1st Runner Up
- KEW, Arianne Lei S. G 8 1st Runner Up
- PAJARITO, Yvonny Grace G. G 7 1st Runner Up
- SALAZAR, Josline Patriz S. G 7 1st Runner Up
- SAMPIANO, Trixie Pauline A. G 8 1st Runner Up
- SUSBILLA, Cris Ann S. G 10 1st Runner Up
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
Jeffrey G. Alcarde
Coach
Name: Grade: Official Results:
- AMUAN, Rovy Ann C. G 7 1st Runner Up
- ANCHETA, Kristine Faith V. G 8 1st Runner Up
- SUSBILLA, Cris Ann S. G 10 1st Runner Up
TERTIARY
ATHLETICS TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- BALOGO, Ailter John B. G 12 2G, 2S 1st Runner Up
- DEMOTAÑO, Dan Angelo C. G 12 2G, 1S, 1B 1st Runner Up
- DEOCAMPO, Nazario D. BSIT 4 2 S 1st Runner Up
ATHLETICS TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- BALLE, Janfe C. G 12 2Golds Champion
- VALENCIA, Celeste Marie B. BSN 4 1Gold Champion
BADMINTON TERTIARY MEN
Mikhail Noel G. Nacisvalencia
Coach
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- FERRANCULLO, Uzzhe Gyle A. BSPhar 4 Silver-Doubles 1st Runner Up
Mixed-Doubles
- LAGUA, Dave Keith L. BSED X 4 Bronze-Single 1st Runner Up
- MONCADA, Marc Joseph M. ABPOLS 1 1st Runner Up
- REDOSENDO, Jane Francis G. BSBABM 1 Bronze-Single 1st Runner Up
- TACLAS, Paul Vincent M. BSME 1 Silver-Doubles 1st Runner Up
BASKETBALL TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- DEMADARA, Victor F. BSPsych 1 1st Runner Up
- PASCUAL, Elcyd D. BSBA 1 1st Runner Up
- SALADAR, Dan John J. BSHRM 3 1st Runner Up
- SASUMAN, Miguel Cyrene M. BSBA 2 1st Runner Up
BASKETBALL TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- BALES, Ma. Queenie L. BSBA 4 Champion
- PASCUA, Rizhia Deanelle C. BSBA 1 Champion
- PAYAS, Lolly P. G 12 Champion
- SUYOM, Angelica A. BPEd 1 Champion
CHESS TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- OLVIDO, Kris Oswald B. G 12 Gold Medalist 1st Runner Up
- VENCER, Lanz Vincent T. G 12 Gold Medalist 1st Runner Up
CHESS TERTIARY WOMEN
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- PORRAS, Famille Bianca P. G 11 Silver Medalist 1st Runner Up
- SEPANTON, Jovelyn A. G 12 Gold Medalist 1st Runner Up
DANCESPORT TERTIARY
Necil Magno
Coach
Name: School: Official Results:
- ALBONIAN, Jovan J. CPU-Latin American Participant
- GALLEGO, Edgie Marie T. CPU-Latin American Participant
- SA-ATO, Patrick Ivan T. CPU-Modern Standard 1st Runner Up
FOOTBALL TERTIARY MEN
Bob Rommel J. Javellana
Coach
Jorge Jesus G. Bellosillo
Asst. Coach
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- ALBA, Brian Chad Y. G 12 1st Runner Up
- ALMONTE, Thomas Aldri C. BSIT 1 1st Runner Up
- ARLOS, James Robert A. BMLS 3 1st Runner Up
- CABUDAY, Rich John H. G 12 1st Runner Up
- CADUSALE, Scion M. BEED Z 3 1st Runner Up
- CABANTUG, Emil Franc F. BSPsych 1 1st Runner Up
- DELARIARTE, Jed S. BSED X 2 1st Runner Up
- GUILLERGAN, Jan Andro J. BSBABM 1 1st Runner Up
- LAVENTE, Sidney B. G 11 1st Runner Up
- LOPEZ, Andre Eugenio S. BSHRM 3 1st Runner Up
- MACARAEG, Steven Mark V. BSBAFM 4 1st Runner Up
- MERCADO, Adryan G. G 12 1st Runner Up
- MONTILLA, Fritz Louie M. BSHRM 3 1st Runner Up
- OREN, Jonas S. BSBAMM 4 1st Runner Up
- SERDEÑA, Paul Gian C. G 12 1st Runner Up
- SUMERGIDO, Patrick J. BSIT 4 1st Runner Up
SEPAK TAKRAW TERTIARY MEN
Keith Dune R. Gallos
Head Coach
Leonardo A. Lumawag Jr.
Asst. Coach
Name: School: Official Results:
- CABUAL, Baron B. CPU Champion
- CUDO, Jose Glenn M. CPU Champion
- FADULLA, Jordan M. CPU Champion
- GANGOSO, RV T. CPU Champion
- GALIA, Jay-ar B. CPU Champion
- JALANDONI, John Hiros B. CPU Champion
- LAMASAN, Joshua S. CPU Champion
- PADIOS, Hubert John M. CPU Champion
- PAREJA, EJ J. CPU Champion
- SOLTONES, John Christian B. CPU Champion
- SUNIO, Victor Jr, S. CPU Champion
- TOGLE, Steven M. CPU Champion
SWIMMING TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- APOLTO, Joseph Dominic F. BSIT 1 3 S Champion
- LEE, John David L. BSAccty 1 3G, 1B Champion
SWIMMING TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- ARENAL, Carla June M. BSTM 1 4 G, 2 S, 1 B Champion
- PALOMA, Geraldine Rose A. BSCS 1 3 G, 4 S Champion
- UYTOCO, Rencel Grace D. G 12 2 G, 1 B Champion
KARATEDO TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Team Results:
- PRADO, Brett John L. BSPsych 4 Champion
KARATEDO TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Team Results:
- MIRASOL, Danica D. BSSW 4 Champion
- PILLADO, Edjean D. BSSW 4 Champion
- TEQUIO, Maria Angela G. BSSW 4 Champion
TABLE TENNIS TERTIARY MEN
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- IMPORTANTE, Den Gabriel F. G 12 1st Runner Up
TABLE TENNIS TERTIARY WOMEN
Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Coach
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- ANECITA, Sharmaine M. BEED 4 Champion
- BONILLA, Lindsley Valerie D. G 12 Champion
- BUBONGAN, Mary Grace D. BSPSyc 1 Champion
- CAOYONAN, Frances Necole E. BSPhar 1 Champion
- SOLOCASA, Kimberly S. BEED Z 4 Champion
TAEKWONDO TERTIARY MEN
Quinn Pauline Hormigoso
Coach
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- AGUIRRE, Zachary T. G 11 Gold-Mixed Poomsae Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
- DIASNES, Alfie A. BSED X 3 Gold-Ind. Poomsae B Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
- GANCERO, Clarence Jotham F. G 12 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
- GANTALAO, June Draico C. G 11 Gold-Ind. Poomsae A Champion
Gold-Team Poomsae Champion
- HORLADOR III, Adriano D. G 12 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
- RECABAR, Jieben Lark A. G 12 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
TAEKWONDO TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Individual: Team Results:
- AGUIRRE, Cyril Marie F. G 12 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
- LISAO, Pearl Dyne P. G 12 Silver-Kyoruge Champion
- LIZARDO, Sanra Grace G 10 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
- VIDALLON, Cara Nicole G. BSBABM 4 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
TENNIS TERTIARY WOMEN
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- MANIKAN, Bianca Mikaela M. BSCE 5 1st Runner Up
VOLLEYBALL TERTIARY MEN
John Kenneth A. Panes
Coach
Gary Medalle
Asst. Coach
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- AMPARADO, Deo D. BSED X 4 Champion
- ANDRADE, Kian Royce H. G 11 Champion
- CAOYONAN, Gifred R. BSED 3 Champion
- DADIVAS, Jason Llyod P. BST 1 Champion
- DORONILA, Paolo Gabriel T. G 12 Champion
- ESPINOSA, Francis Michael D. BSSW 1 Champion
- GABO, Jason A. BSBABM 3 Champion
- MALIHAN, Joven D. BSBABM 3 Champion
- ORBINA, Peter John T. BSBABM 3 Champion
- SORGON, Louie Jan B. G 12 Champion
- UNION, Ken Rhodmer J. BSBABM 3 Champion
- YU, Dan Miguel M. BST 4 Champion
VOLLEYBALL TERTIARY WOMEN
Anthony A. Arnilla
Coach
Ashley Mark L. Galupar
Asst. Coach
Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
- AMBROCIO, Shyrel F. BSBABM 4 Champion
- CELIZ, Addrianne S. G 12 Champion
- DENURA, Pearl An T. G 12 Champion
- EGUICO, Daniela Louis C. BSAccty 1 Champion
- GUEVARRA, Eunice H. G 12 Champion
- LEDESMA, Glezel Anne B. BSBABM 4 Champion
- MAGBANUA, Hannah Jane C. BSBio 1 Champion
- MAGNETICO, Je-Ann Marie B. CPU Champion
- PIOSCA, Euna Gene D. G 12 Champion
- PUYO, Dessa Mae S. BSBABM 4 Champion
- SERRANO, Riza Mae S. BSBABM 4 Champion
- TRONCOSO, Glaudine C. BSBABM 4 Champion
The CPU Golden Lions Secondary Volleyball Team together with their Coach, Jeffrey G. Alcarde, Asst. Coach, Alain G. Tarrazona, Chaperon, Jonah-El E. Buenvenida and CPU Sports Director Edwin C. Laru-an.
Showcasing the best of the university in the field of sports and athletics, the Central Philippine University Golden Lions bagged the following awards during the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet held at Roxas City on February 17-23, 2019:
ELEMENTARY
CHESS ELEMENTARY BOYS
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results
- BEBIT, Anton Benedict B. G 6 Champion
SWIMMING ELEMENTARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results
- PALERO, Mateo Sion S. G 5 4-Bronze 3rd Runner Up
- SAMPIANO, Joshua Myco A. G 6 2-Bronze 3rd Runner Up
FOOTBALL ELEMENTARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- BALDE, Jezer Timothy T. G 6 Champion
TABLE TENNIS ELEMENTARY BOYS
Simplicio G. Gayoso Jr.
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team:
- ANCHETA, Richann Dane V. G 4 2nd Runner Up
- DOMINGUEZ, Alain Vincent R. G 6 Gold-Singles 2nd Runner Up
Bronze-Mixed D
- REMANESES, Ashton Jeroe N. G 6 Silver-Doubles 2nd Runner Up
- SAYNO, Joel Jorge Mijel U. G 6 Silver-Doubles 2nd Runner Up
TENNIS ELEMENTARY GIRLS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team:
- SUACE, Aleeva Feonne S. G 4 Silver-Doubles
SECONDARY – ATHLETES
CHESS SECONDARY BOYS
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
BASCO, Lloyd U.
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- CASA, Gil S. Jr. G 9 Champion
- TELESFORO, Cyril Felrod S. G 11 Gold Medalist Champion
CHESS SECONDARY GIRLS
Ronel C. Ballesteros
Coach
Mark Jossel S. Mariano
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- GUIRHEM, Fiona Geeweneth B. G 11 1st Runner Up
- TELESFORO, Checy Aliena S. G 8 Gold Medalist 1st Runner Up
FOOTBALL SECONDARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- VALENZUELA, Khent Brian B. G 9 Champion
SWIMMING SECONDARY GIRLS
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- VALENZUELA, Danielle Patricia T. G 10 2 Gold Champion 2 Silver
SOFTBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- CABRILLOS, Jessa Mae V. G 9 Champion
- SARAYNO, Shymie Casandra S. G 11 Champion
TENNIS SECONDARY GIRLS
Alquinn M. Flores
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- CUBOS, Rissa Ann J. G 9 2nd Runner Up
- MARTIREZ, Althea Rose M. G 8 Gold-Singles 2nd Runner Up
- SUACE, Avril Andrea S. G 9 2nd Runner Up
TABLE TENNIS SECONDARY BOYS
Simplicio G. Gayoso Jr.
Coach
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- BARIA, John Romel S. G 9 Gold-Doubles Champion
- CAOYONAN, Rem Francis E. G 11 Bronze-Singles Champion
- CHAVEZ, Joshua C. G 10 Gold-Doubles Champion
- GAYOSO, J Allan Noel C. G 11 Gold-Singles Champion Silver-Mix Doubles
TABLE TENNIS SECONDARY GIRL
Simplicio G. Gayoso Jr.
Coach
DELA CRUZ, Mariette Jeselle T.
Chaperon
Name: Grade: Individual: Team Results:
- GOMEZ, Clarice Thalia D. G 11 Gold-Doubles Champion
- OLIVA, Ann Nicole L. G 11 Silver-Singles Champion
- OLIVA, Levee Marie G. G 9 Gold-Doubles Champion Silver-Mix Doubles
- VICENCIO, Jan Ashley R. G 9 Gold-Singles Champion
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY BOYS
Alan J. Diasnes
Coach
Floramie G. Navales
Asst. Coach
Name: Grade: Individual Team:
- JARDIO, Hans Oliver G. G 10 Silver-Kyoroge 1st Runner Up
- PALONPON, John Patrick S. G 8 Gold-Group Poomsae 1st Runner Up Silver-Ind. Poomsae 1st Runner Up
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY GIRLS
Alan J. Diasnes
Coach
Floramie G. Navales
Asst Coach
Name: Grade: Individual Team:
- DIASNES, Cindy Joy J. G 10 Gold-Ind. Poosae 1st Runner Up
Gold-Group Poomsae
- DESCUTIDO, Kyte S. G 8 Silver-Kyoroge 1st Runner Up
- SOTOMIL, Estrelarryne Polla Ericca F. G 11 Silver-Kyoroge 1st Runner Up
VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY BOYS
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- DEDOROY, John Emmanuel G. G 10 1st Runner Up
VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
Jeffrey G. Alcarde
Coach
Alain G. Tarrazona
Asst. Coach
Jonah-El E. Buenvenida
Chaperon
Name: Grade: Team Results:
- ALCARDE, Railyn Jeffe I. G 8 1st Runner Up
- APOSAGA, Athea Jamine G. G 8 1st Runner Up
- CORDERO, Clarisse S. G 10 1st Runner Up
- JARUDA, Yssa Maxine E. G 9 1st Runner Up
- SUSBILLA, Cris Ann S. G 10 1st Runner Up
By Nestle G. Taala
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and CPU College of Engineering Dean, Engr. Dany C. Molina with Susan P. Jovero, BS Chemical Engineering, Batch 1982.
Susan P. Jovero, BS Chemical Engineering, Batch 1982, presented, on behalf of her batch, the receipt of the initial donation worth 35,000 pesos to University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, and College of Engineering Dean, Engr. Danny C. Molina, on March 12, 2019 at Dr. Rex D. Drilon Building (formerly known as the Administration Building).
The said donation is intended for the construction of the walkway going to the Engineering Building. Mrs. Jovero shared that they started preparing for this project two years ago and the funds were collected last January 9, 2019 when their batch had their most recent reunion. She also emphasized that this is only the first of donations that her batch intends to make. Dr. Teodoro C. Robles suggested that the construction of the walkway be started after this school year’s graduation and be finished before the rainy season starts.
Engr. Danny C. Molina, in response, acknowledged the effort of the BS in Chemical Engineering batch 1982 and expressed his thanks.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Jovero encourages the Engineering students to do well in their fields since the alumni are supporting them: “I would like to let them see who we are now because of the nurturing and the mentoring [we received from] the professors… in the College of Engineering, and the education that CPU had provided us, especially [for giving us the foundation for our faith in] our Lord Jesus. He really is the reason why we are now what we are.”
Engr. Molina and Dr. Robles then called on other alumni of different courses and batches around the world to attend the Alumni Grand Homecoming on February 5-9, 2020 at Central Philippine University
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Go green! Supporters of the Reform Party campaigns for their national candidates.
CPU Student Republic (CPUR) held this year’s general elections on Friday, March 15, 2019. Forty-four precincts opened to 10,040 registered voters. Meanwhile, a special election for the Graduate School and College of Law was held earlier. One thousand students voted on Saturday, March 9 for special election.
A Fierce Koalisyonera – The Koalisyon Party takes pride in its 33 year history in CPU and its passionate supporters.
Also, last Thursday, March 14, candidates, party members, and students assembled for a grand rally at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
In this year’s CPUR elections, 2 candidates ran for the presidency, 2 for the vice presidency, 16 for the senatorial slate. For the various colleges and units, 19 ran for the gubernatorial positions and 17 for the vice governorship and 23 as representatives. There were also those who ran to be one of the eight members of the board of the student council in their respective colleges and units.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles together and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Alan P. Lena, Education Supervisor II, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) together with CPU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio and University Research Center Director Dr. Mary O’ Penetrante.
The week-long research and development week started on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the CPU Educational Media Center Conference Room with faculty, students and administrators present. University Research Center Director Dr. Mary O’Penetrante and members of the URC Committee (URESCOM) launched the event with the theme “Quality Research: Pathway towards Development and Progress.” Research papers were presented throughout the week according to different categories: Agricultural Engineering, Business Research, Education, Environmental Management, Life Science, and Junior High School among others.
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio, welcomed the participants and acknowledged that the Research and Development Week is important in honing the research skills of faculty and students. University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, encouraged the participants to continue with research and sustain CPU as a research university. “The more we work together, the more we can accomplish things,” Dr. Robles said.
Participants of the Research and Development Week eagerly listening to the talk.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Alan P. Lena, Education Supervisor II, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), pointed out the need for universities to strengthen their research education. He particularly mentioned how challenging discovery-applied research is and said that this kind of research contributes to the advancement of higher educational institutions.
The 20th Faculty Research Symposium on March 11-12 and the 17th Student Research Symposium on March 12-14 are part of this year’s Research and Development Week.
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Dr. Peter Lerrigo (2nd from left) was welcomed by Centralians when he arrived at the airport. He was with Rev. William O. Valentine when they started Jaro Industrial School in 1905.
The history of Central Philippine University is rich with lessons that Centralians can learn from. Here are lessons from that we can glean from the life and ministry of two CPU Presidents: Dr. Peter H. J. Lerrigo and Dr. Almus O. Larsen.
Dr. Peter H. J. Lerrigo, a missionary doctor and President of CPU in 1950-52, posed a soul-searching question: “Did it ever occur to you that you leave behind in Central upwards of a hundred teachers and administrative workers all of whom have a stake in you? ‘In what way?’ you say. Well, you are the product of the combined impacts upon you of parents and other ancestors, friends, companions, and especially teachers. Picture, if you will, these latter: the hundred teachers you leave behind. Their faces are a mixture of pride and gloom, and just about now, they are quoting the words of attributed to the infant Father of his country, George Washington, ‘I did it with my little hatchet,’ and adding perhaps, ‘Why didn’t I make a better job of it?’”
Furthermore, Dr. Lerrigo, emphasized the freewill and personal accountability of all Centralians: “But there is one thing they (faculty and staff) didn’t do to you. They did not have the final say about how you were going to turn out. This was, is, and will be determined by choices made in your own heart, in company with that “spirit of the Divine” who lives there if you let Him. So you, yourself, and not your remote ancestors, nor your recent teachers, have the final say. And you can change the trend in any of these directions, either now, or in the future. It might be a good thing to look at your trends and see where they are likely to lead as you mingle in society. We have great faith in you. Justify it!”
President Almus O. Larsen was passionate about raising a generation of brave Centralians by reiterating that one of the educational objectives of the school is to fight for freedom.
Dr. Lerrigo established the Capiz Emmanuel Hospital in 1902 with the money given to him by the Rockefellers who were his friends and fellow church members. Together with Rev. William O. Valentine, they started Jaro Industrial School, now CPU, in 1905. His friendship with the Rockefellers brought about another donation so that the school was able to buy the 24-hectare campus in Jaro. He was responsible for the development of the college day celebration in 1950 and of the start of Christian Emphasis Week in 1951. He is also remembered as the president when the Rose Memorial Hall, a building in honor of a Hopevale Martyr, Rev. Dr. Francis Howard Rose, was constructed
The “Central Spirit,” the bond that binds all Centralians, was explained by Dr. Lerrigo. He was in his late 70s when he became president of Central: “There is something about the Central fellowship which is not too often found elsewhere. It is a ‘something’ of straightforward and open-eyed friendship between the very young, the older youth and even the aged which means a two-way flow of life, thought, happiness, and understanding and that puts us all into the category of the wise men bringing gifts. We are free at Central. Yes, there are bonds and prohibitions, but they grow out of the nature, purpose, and atmosphere of the place. The understanding spirit accepts them as part and parcel of the Spirit which originated Central and breathes into it the breath of every day’s new life… There are occasional flaws in the fellowship and its practice. These are thrown into high relief by the uniform prevalence of the democratic spirit of give and take which emphasizes the occasional lapse.”
President Lerrigo highlighted that CPU promotes freedom and equality not just in the campus but in our country: “We are not only free but we are equal at Central; equally privileged to give and to receive, to love and be loved, and to be an articulate functioning unit in the Republic. It is a Republic of democratic spirits who for the most part, almost unconsciously, live and rejoice in the ties that bind but do not hamper.”
Dr. Almus O. Larsen, President of Central Philippine University when it celebrated its 50th anniversary, reiterated that one of the educational objectives of the school is to fight for freedom. He was trained as an educator up to his master’s degree, and then received a Doctor of Education, honoris causa.
He wrote, “We are now fifty! And mature! Mature minds can only develop where freedom of thought and of the individual conscience before God prevails. Centralians have been nourished for fifty years on a philosophy that maintains the right of every individual to religious and intellectual freedom. The right to inquire, to hear, to speak, to accept personally Jesus as Lord and Savior are not rights we hold privately but rights that we share with others. We have found it our duty, therefore, as thoughtful citizens, to protest the suppression of these freedoms wherever it may occur, knowing that if they are lost, the democratic way of life will be replaced by a fascist or communist way.”
It is good to re-examine ourselves since 1955 if we have accepted the challenge of President Larsen to stand for what gives freedom: “May we reaffirm, then, as we approach the next milestone, that the indispensable condition for the preservation and enrichment of our Christian democratic heritage is the full and free examination and exchange of ideas in all of living.”
Dr. Larsen was man of great faith and was passionate in sports. He served as a Sunday School teacher, and as president of the Association of Christian Schools and Colleges in the country. As a sportsman, he would play softball and wholeheartedly supported the sports program of the university. He was the president of the West Visayas Private School Athletics Association.
(References: Centralite 1951, 1952 and 1955)
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Engr. Gelvie Lagos is an advocate of helping young people become passionate about electronics engineering.
This week’s topic in Looking Forward, a public affairs program of CPU TV Facebook Channel, is about electronics engineering. Engr. Gelvie Lagos, Faculty at the CPU College of Engineering, Department of Electronics Engineering (the new name for the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering), ably discussed the essential academic pedagogy that could help students in driving towards the future of electronics engineering.
Lagos shared the importance of electronics engineering in today’s age of technology: “It is now the vein that connects to the heart of what most young people and students are interested in.” The independent-traditional methods of teaching using the laboratory, he said, rely on the urgency to learn the skills. “While theories are said and written in front of the students, it is necessary to train them on skills of conceptualization and electronic systems design at the same time,” Lagos explained.
Outputs of Engr. Lagos students in one of his classes.
Lagos lets his students independently explore probabilities and perform tests on developing microprocessors, while progressively learning theories and knowledge in electronics. The demand on the subject of electronics, according to Lagos, has allowed students of Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineering to integrate their studies with the Electronics Engineering Class.
He considers the laboratory as the Center of Ideation, Realization and Commercialization (CIRAC). Lagos conducts outreach projects with his department inside the campus and in communities in Iloilo City.
Lagos is a graduate of Electronics and Communications Engineering from Central Philippine University in 2001.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Celebrating young entrepreneurs – the event aims to encourage and promote business-minded Centralians.
CPU Senior High School celebrated Entrepreneurship Week from March 4 to 8, 2019. Twenty-one (21) colorful booths were installed at the Half Moon Drive. The decorated booths sold a variety of meals, snacks, and drinks. The objective of the week-long activity is for the students to apply the business plan that they developed in their Entrepreneurship subject.
Abdullah Essa Obordo, a Filipino-Kuwaiti national and a student of the University Senior High School, displayed his skills in preparing shawarma at their section’s booth. He even offered some visitors a small sample of their product. Abdullah observes, “I enjoyed learning more about selling in our entrepreneurship class.” He adds, “I was really inspired to include [shawarma in this event].”
Angelo Dalumpines, Obordo’s classmate, stressed the importance of cooperation. He pointed out the growing inclination of the students towards business. The Senior High School entrepreneurship activities in the campus started with Entrepreneurship Week in 2017, Dalumpines said.
The students will be graded according to how they implemented the business plan (how they ran the business) and how they performed their assigned tasks individually as assessed by their group mates.