By Cyrus A. Natividad
Resource speaker J. Galang lectures on Financial Literacy and Management at the University Church , CPU.
The University Church Board of Christian Education, and Deacons sponsored a free seminar on “Financial Solutions Today.” The seminar was held on August 25, 2018. Faculty, staff and retirees were invited to a financial literacy session conducted by a team from Nutriwealth Foundation School of Wealth and Wellness.
The seminar entitled “Building a Strong Financial Foundation” presented knowledge and ideas that are timely and helpful to employees, young people, and retirees. Resource speaker Jay Galang, founder and chairman of Nutriwealth, lectured on Value Chain Methodology.
Young people, faculty and staff and retirees joined the Financial Solutions Seminar at the University Church, CPU.
The participants were enlightened on the following topics: The Law of Building Wealth, the Law of Decreasing Responsibilities and the Rule of Money—all discussed with Biblical references. A formula on financial success was also shared by Mr. Galang. He reminded the participants that “financial planning and management principles should be observed in implementing a business or project.” He added, “The two most important principles are cash flow and stewardship.” Galang also emphasized that the cash flow must be guarded with stewardship.
The Value Chain Formula, a principle which Galang’s Foundation shares, is about involving the farmers, producers, and consumers in the blessings of God. As an example, he shared the idea that farmers can benefit from the value chain, which is producing rice and crops and selling it by themselves to supermarkets instead of selling to traders who rakes up most of the profits by whole selling it to the markets.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
The Dr. Rex D. Drilin Administration Building.
Central Philippine University held an Online Orientation for 58 newly hired faculty and staff on October 28, 2020.
The orientation was spearheaded by the Human Resource Development Office.
Office of Communications Director Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on talked about the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and CPU Culture. While Quality Policy was discussed by Quality Assurance Center Director Dr. Rosalene Madero. HRD personnel Mrs. Edannee Debuque presented the Employee Benefits to the new Hires.
To address queries and concerns of the newly-hired faculty and staff, an open forum was facilitated by Human Resource Development Office Prof. Palomar.
Of the 58 new hires, 35 are from the faculty and 23 are staff members.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Prof. Ahn Tae Young, and two of his students manage the Korean Cosmetics Kiosk at the Half Moon Drive during the 2018 International Research Conference in CPU.
Managed by a Korean Professor, Ahn Tae Young, and two of his students majoring in beauty care at Tongmyong University, the bazaar was held on August 28-29, 2018 at the Halfmoon Drive. Available products for sale included beauty care products. As a bonus, the bazaar distributed brochures on beauty tips for free.
The proceeds from sales of the Korean products were turned over to Central Philippine University to be used as allowance for Korean scholars. One of the students, Park Nahyeon, explained that the Bazaar is part of the two-day International Entrepreneurship Conference held at the Educational Media Center in CPU on the same dates as the bazaar.
Currently, there are 25 Koreans enrolled in the various colleges of the University and in Graduate School while 6 are enrolled in pre-collegiate programs.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
A CEW convocation in University Church during the Second Semester of School Year 2019-2020.
Central Philippine University will hold the first virtual Christ Emphasis Week celebrations for the first semester on November. Details on the final date will be announced soon.
This semester’s theme, “LSI on a PPE” (Love-Sustained-Individuals on Promised-Propelled Existence), focuses on God’s loving power and promise in these uncertain times. The theme is based on Romans 8:35-39.
“As LSI’s, we are love-sustained-individuals. God, in His love, sent His son Jesus to save us from sin and death. It is a kind of love that, in St. Paul’s words, “nothing can separate us from”; not even the awful threat of death,” said University Church Senior Pastor Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian.
Rev. Sian also emphasized that even as God’s beloved, we are not immune from suffering and the Bible reminds us that God’s love is greater than all powers that threaten to crush us down.
“Furthermore, we are encouraged as believers to live a promise-propelled-existence (PPE). We are enjoined by the Christ who has called us not to be paralyzed by fear but be propelled by faith in God who promised to never leave us nor forsake us. Sustained by God’s promises, we are admonished to live out our calling to be the “light and salt” of the earth. We pray, therefore, that everyone (especially the afflicted) will see the face of the loving Christ in the way we live, serve and love,” he added.
To adhere to health and safety protocols, the Christ Emphasis Week will be held virtually and will air on CPU TV’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Paint-a-Bin participants pose with their artistic works.
Awareness of cleanliness and discipline can result from creative campus activities. This year, an awareness project entitled “Paint-A-Bin” was undertaken by the College of Agriculture on August 25, 2018. The activity was led by Dr. Aries Roda Romallosa, Department Head of CPU Agricultural Engineering, and member of the Sustainable Campus Development Committee. This recent project is part of the several painting competitions on garbage bins that have been done previously at in the campus.
Forty-six (46) fourth year Agriculture students participated in the event. Painting 10 garbage bins, the students related the artworks to campus discipline and bio-diversity found in nature. Dr. Romallosa thanked the students and acknowledged their talent in painting. “Let’s aim for a clean and sustainable CPU Campus,” Romallosa emphasized. “Matahum (beautiful),” Engr. Jeriel Militar of the College of Engineering added.
Artistic designs on campus garbage bins done by Agriculture students.
The activity theme, “Agriculture and Environment” from which the project stems, brings a reminder that from Dee Lucena, one of the faculty members of the CPU College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences that “what may be good for consumers, may be bad for the environment and animals, unless they pass through some treatment process.”
The Paint-A-Bin Project is an awareness activity that supports CPU’s bio-diversity drive, an advocacy for a sustainable campus development.
By Edwin C. Laru-an
Avril Suace is a bemedalled athlete of the CPU Golden Lions.
Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Lawn Tennis Girl’s Team.
Name: Avril Andrea S. Suace
Nickname: Vril
Height: 5’2
Grade/year: Grade 11
Team: Tennis Secondary Girls
Caoch: Alquin Flores
Playing Position: Singles/Doubles
Hometown: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Achievements:
ILOPRISAA Meet 2013: Gold
ISSC Meet 2013: Silver
ILOPRISAA Meet 2014: Silver
ISSC Meet 2014: Silver
WVRAA Meet 2015: Participant
ILOPRISAA Meet 2015: Gold
ISSC Meet 2015: Gold
WVRAA Meet 2016: Gold
Palarong Pambansa 2016: Participant
ILOPRISAA Meet 2016: Silver
ISSC Meet 2016: Bronze
ILOPRISAA Meet 2017: Gold
ISSC Meet 2017: Gold
WVRAA Meet 2018: Bronze
WVPRISAA Meet 2018- Gold
National Prisaa Meet 2018- Gold
ILOPRISAA Meet 2018- Gold
ISSC Meet 2018- Gold
WVRAA Meet 2019- Participant
WVPRISAA Meet 2019- Gold
National PRISAA Meet 2019- Gold
ILOPRISAA Meet 2019- Gold
ISSC Meet 2019- Silver
WVPRISAA Meet 2020- Gold
Hobbies: Playing tennis and playing with my pet dog
Favorite Player:
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Most Memorable Game: Integrated meet 2015 semi-final round
Principle in Life: “Never give up on something you really want. It’s difficult to wait but even worse to regret.”
What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I’m very thankful to be a player of CPU Golden Lions because I have the privilege to play in the regional and national games because we have a great team. I am also grateful that CPU granted me a scholarship.
Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because I have the privilege to play my sport and study as a scholar. I also believe that CPU has a higher academic standard.
By Keziah G. Huelar
For her passionate dedication in sharing the love of Christ to others, Jennings was interviewed by the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Susie Jennings, CPU Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Class 1978, is one of the recipients of the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards by the Southwest Jewish Congress on September 6, 2018 at Eddie Dean’s Ranch, Dallas, Texas.
The Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Award is given to dynamic women from different professions and background and who have passionately advocated for excellence and community service.
Jennings is the founder and president of Operation Care International (OCI), established in 1993. OCI is a ministry-based foundation dedicated to caring for the homeless in Dallas, Texas and impoverished children around the world. OCI’s goal is to connect impoverished children and the homeless to Jesus Christ by providing for their physical needs through God’s provisions both at home and abroad and to facilitate worldwide opportunities to experience the love of Christ and the promise of eternal life. Jennings is known for her commitment and dedication to serving God and the community. She has been tagged as the “the blanket lady” after she gave away blankets to the homeless during the freezing cold of November 1993.
Jennings during an outreach of Operation Care International in Nazareth, Israel.
It can be recalled that on January 11, 2017, Jennings was the featured speaker of the International Balik-Turo Program on Global Trends in Nursing at the AudioVisual Room, Loreto D. Tupaz Building.
In their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pg/SouthwestJewishCongress), the Southwest Jewish Congress describes itself as a non-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting US Constitutional guarantees in the Southwest through advocacy, community educational programs, interfaith outreach, research, and cooperation with like-minded organizations, and is committed to the security and prosperity of the State of Israel.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
One of the entries for the CENVAS display sale at Robinsons Place Pavia.
Christmas is just around the corner. Despite the dreary, gloomy atmosphere brought about by the pandemic, there is light to look forward to in December.
KUTITAP (Sparkle), “Art for a Cause” is bringing light to hopes and dreams. Kutitap is a project of the Centralian Visual Artists Society (CENVAS) for the benefit of the Work Students of Central Philippine University. An online pre-screening of the artworks was done on October 19 to 20, 2020, and display for sale at Robinsons Place, Pavia will be on November 9 to 30, 2020. This will showcase paintings and artworks by Centralian artists.
The work students of CPU have been largely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. CENVAS aims to inspire and support them in fulfilling their dreams to finish their studies.
The Centralian alumni are expected to sponsor the Art for a Cause event by buying the artworks. This is an admirable art project by the Centralian Visual Artists Society that gives hope to Centralians and feel the spirit of Christmas despite Covid-19 crisis.
By Keziah G. Huelar
CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, highlighted the importance of research in promoting progress.
With the theme “Global Entrepreneurship: Innovation, Creativity, and Technology,” the Central Philippine University College of Business and Accountancy, together with the University Research and the Review, Continuing Education, and Consultancy Center, held an International Research Conference at the Educational Media Center on August 28-29, 2018.
Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church, led the opening prayer. It was then followed by the welcome remarks given by CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles. In his message, Dr. Robles welcomed the guests and participants, “We’re happy that we [conducted again] this international conference. The first one was in November 2015 and we had an international conference with multi-disciplinary topics and we have started putting it in publications for our international journal.” He also highlighted the importance of sharing ideas and output through the publication of research journals.
Delegates from all over the country participated in the 2018 CPU International Research Conference.
Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President, CPU Finance and Administration, gave the statement of purpose and order of presentation. Dr. Bogacia highlighted the importance of sharing research output as an integral part of higher education: “This conference will highlight two types of study: the business plan and the feasibility study. This conference on global entrepreneurship allows formal university exchanges. It is an invaluable response to academics who are documenting new business ventures. It provides a platform where students can advance their business ideas and illicit feedback from fellow students and gain valuable advice from faculty members and other people.”
Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Director, Transnational Programs and Acting Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Cho Jaehoon, Professor of the Industry University Collaborations, Linc+, Tongmyong University, Busan, South Korea.
In his message, Dr. Jaehoon talked about the economic development of South Korea and the entrepreneurship education offered by Tongmyong University. He also emphasized the importance of global competitiveness in opening various employment opportunities in various industries.
The officials and directors of the different CPU departments together with the speakers and organizers.
Presenters of the conference during the first day included the following presentations:Jessica Aliana S. Habunal from CPU talked about “Feasibility Study of Food Kiosk at University Belt of Iloilo Science and Technology University”; Rae Marie G. Leong-on from CPU discussed “Dream Tea”; Hasuka Suematsu from Fukuoka University, Japan discussed his small business model entitled “All Natural One-Stop Shop Basic Home Furnishings: The Japanese Model”; Krista Joy D. Lenaming, Leo Sim C. Soldevilla, and Jenry B. Yu from CPU talked about “A Reverse Tuck-end Folding Carton Package Development for Eraser Green Soap Manufactured by Mikay Organics, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, Philippines”; Anneline L. Palmaira from CPU discussed her study “Diet Ko”; Moon Kyeong Ryeol from Tongmyong University, Busan, South Korea talked about “International Marketing through YouTube reaction Video”; Angela D. Besiño and Karenina P. Depamaylo from CPU discussed “GDT Trucking Service Feasibility Study.”
During the second day of the conference, Prof. Ma. Cora E. Biton from the Iloilo Science and Technology University presented her study entitled “State of Entrepreneurship among Business Schools in Iloilo City: Basis for Developing a Sustainable Entrepreneurship Program”; Dr. Anwarul Wadud from Philippine Christian University talked about “Bangladeshi in the Philippines: Their Career Growth and Development”; Dr. Myrna T. Luceño, Dr. Armando M. Hisuan Jr. and Prof. Mary Ann C. Garrido from CPU discussed their study entitled “Indigenous Cooking Methods and Practices in Central Panay”; Dr. Thi Gam Nguyen, Dr. Thi Thanh Huyen Ta from Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam and Le Huyen Trang from Thang Long University, Hanoi, Vietnam presented their study “Applying the Structural Equation Model to Analyze the Impact of Retail Service Quality on Customer’s Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty in Hanoi Supermarkets”; Dr. Mark Lister F. Opiña from CPU shared the output of his study entitled “Human Resource Management and Extent of Organizational Innovation Practices among Public & Private Hospitals in the Island of Panay: Their Implications on Organizational Efficiency”; Dr. George R. West from Regent University, Virginia, USA talked about his study, “Examining the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Organizational Performance: The Moderating Role of Organizational Learning”; Dr. Narciso Immanuel C. Managuelod from Philippine Christian University presented his study entitled “Strategic Model in Enhancing Communities Social and Economic Development through Cooperatives in the Province of Isabela”; Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, Dean, CPU College of Nursing presented his study “Project Entrepreneurship: Demystifying Entrepreneurial Mind in the Nursing Profession” and Dr. Ian B. Arcega from Capiz State University who talked about “Tryk Technology: A Student Enterprise Partnership at CAPSU, Capiz Province, Philippines.”
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
(L-R seated:)Security Safety and Discipline Office Chief Mr. Jonathan Tumalay, PMS Region VI Head Mrs. Ruby Plagata, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles, Office of Communications Director Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on and Office of the President Administrative Officer Ms. Carmelle Frances Romero with recipients and PSM staff.
Malacanang turned over its donation of laptops to CPU security guards on Tuesday, October 22, 2020. The donation of the laptops was initiated by Presidential Management Staff Asst. Secretary Joseph Encabo.
The turnover of donations was facilitated by Presidential Management Staff Region VI Head Mrs. Ruby Plagata, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles. Mrs. Plagata explained that the laptops were previously used during the ASEAN summit, and the government through the PMS is giving them to poor students.
PMS Region VI Head Mrs. Ruby Plagata and CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles handing the laptop to one of the recipients.
“We are happy that through the assistance of Asst. Secretary Joseph Encabo, the children of our security guards will be able to use the donated laptops for their online classes,” Dr. Robles said in his remarks.
“We would like to extend our greatest thanks and appreciation to the PMS and the Office of the President for facilitating the distribution of laptops to our guards. The laptop will really help in the education of their children,” said Security Safety and Discipline Office Chief Mr. Jonathan Tumalay.
The ceremony ended with a thanksgiving prayer by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications.
The children of the 10 guards, who were chosen as recipients, will be using the laptops for their online classes.
For two consecutive years now, Central Philippine University has garnered a 100% passing mark in the board exam for Agricultural Engineers by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The most recent board exam was held last August 22-23, 2018 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legazpi and Tuguegarao. The four who would be taking oath soon as professional agricultural engineers are Ma. Liwayway O. Alinsangao, Rhea Jean B. Apiang, Nicole Unice N. Buhat and Kristian Karlo M. Gutierrez.
The national passing percentage is 56.66%. The August 2018 Agricultural Engineering board exam covered topics from rural electrification, agricultural processing, agricultural structures and allied subjects (34%); soil and water resources development and conservation, irrigation, drainage and allied subjects (33%); agricultural mechanization, agricultural power, agricultural machinery and equipment and allied subjects (33%).
Central Philippine University is the only school in Iloilo that offers Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering now renamed as Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean School of Graduate Studies and Director for Transnational Programs.
Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean, CPU School of Graduate Studies and CPU Director for Transnational Programs was invited as the conference speaker during the Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) Webinar: Conference of Finance Managers in Seminaries in Myanmar on October 6-8, 2020.
She discussed the topics on Internal Control and Risk Management on the first and second day, respectively. Question and answer sessions, as well as reporting of the results of workshops, synthesis, and recommendations, were taken up on the third day. The webinar was attended by 33 participants from 18 seminaries.
Dr. Libo-on has been conducting online seminars and lectures for CPU partner institutions in Vietnam, Myanmar, South Korea, and Japan.