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By Cyrus A. Natividad


Judge Lunel Gabayoyo, Doctor of Management graduate delivers her response.

On October 2, 2020, Central Philippine University held a virtual Commencement Exercises for the graduates of Masteral and Doctoral Studies. At the start of the virtual program, Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, expressed her congratulations to the graduates and parents. She reiterated that despite the limitation brought by the pandemic, CPU made it possible that they will be given full honors and acknowledgments. The virtual Commencement Exercises premiered at the CPUTV Facebook page and Youtube channel.

The program started with an opening prayer led by Myla Naria Conejar, Doctor of Education graduate of 2020. The Pambansang Awit, which was played by the CPU Symphonic Band, followed.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas extended his warmest congratulations to the postgraduate Batch of 2020. In his speech, the Mayor reminded the graduates that “You are not defined by titles, honors, recognitions or achievements earned, but will be defined by your character as an individual.”


School of Graduate Studies Dean Dr. Rowena Libo-on gave the opening remarks during the ceremony.

Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Chairman of the CPU Board of Trustees, followed with his message to the graduates. He acknowledged that “The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has not prevented us in giving you the honor and recognition.” Bedona, who is a Master of Laws degree holder, acknowledged the graduates in their decision to avail of the Exemplary Christian Education for Life given by CPU. He extended his warmest and sincerest congratulations on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Central Philippine University.


CPUAAI President Atty. Joshua C. Alim conducted the pledge of allegiance with the Graduates.

In his message, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President said, “This pandemic has drastically affected our lives. Resilience and Perseverance became our strength because it is from the Lord.” Dr. Robles shared a verse from Jeremiah 17: 7-8 which says: “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat comes, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.” He honored the graduates and their mentors and wished for Scientia et Fides to guide them as they bring about change in the community.

Before the conferment of degrees on the graduates, Mrs. Hermely A. Jalando-on, a Doctor of Management student, rendered a spiritual song entitled, “Find Us Faithful”. Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on presented this year’s candidates for graduation to Dr. Robles. There were 24 students who graduated from their masteral courses, and 2 students from their doctoral courses.

A Message from the Graduates was delivered by Judge Lunel Gabayoyo, a Doctor of Management graduate. Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church delivered the Prayer for the Graduates. Atty Joshua C. Alim, CPU Alumni Association President, conducted the pledge of allegiance with the picture of graduates swearing-in. The singing of the Alma Mater song, Central My Central, concluded the virtual ceremony.

By Keziah G. Huelar


CPU takes root in the Christian spirit of the Baptist missionaries who gave scholarships to dedicated and hard-working young Filipinos.

Celebrating its history of producing exemplary Christian scholars—The Central Philippine University Student Development Programs held its annual Scholarship Awarding and Recognition Program at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park on August 6, 2018.

The event aimed at recognizing the various individuals, families, and private and public institutions that have benevolently supported thousands of Centralians for many years and counting.


Rev. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs together with Pastor Alfred C. Morales, Recruitment Officer awarding CPUR President, Mr. JM Suelo, a scholarship for his leadership services.

The invocation was led by Pastor Mary Grace F. Labis, Associate Pastor of the University Church. It was then followed by the singing of the National Anthem with Ms. Crista Huyong.

For the acknowledgement of donors, Dr. Margen A. Java, Director of the Student Development and Programs, thanked the donors for their generous contribution to the education of deserving and hard-working Centralians, “Indeed, Central Philippine University is privileged and blessed because every year we have new and continuing donors. This year we have 529 new scholars and grantees.”
For the welcome remarks, Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, highlighted the spirit of generosity of Centralians and thanked them for giving back to the university.


A special number from Mae Aindraby Basil, scholar and member of the Sari-Saot Dance Troupe.

The giving of certificates to the benefactors for school year 2018-2019 was led by Rev. Gico together with Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Finance and Administration.

CPU acknowledged 116 benefactors both coming private and public institutions.

The following are the list of benefactors and scholars:

 

  1. Private Scholars

Beatriz Gonzaga-Juarez Memorial Scholarship Fund

  1. Fernandez, Glenn V Dip CM   1
  2. Gaitan, Obed Joy B Dip CM   1

 

BSCE ’86 Grant-In-Aid

  1. Calucab, Jolever Nissi B BS CE      4
  2. Malimban, Allyn Joy M BS CE            5

 

Chemistry Alumni Association, Inc. (CHEMAAC) Grant-In-Aid

  1. Rimon, Aileth Meca C BS Chem 1

                                                                                            

CPU-Federation of Overseas Alumni Association

  1. Hervias, Flora Mae P BSBA BM 2

                                                                                            

CPU Gospel Team Alumni Association Scholarship

  1. Calucab, Joelever Nissi B BS PkgE            4
  2. De la Cruz, Jahren C BS CE    4
  3. Fuertes, Michael C BS PkgE            4
  4. Labestre, Ainie Grace P BS SW    4

 

CPUAA-Greater Toronto Area Chapter Scholarship Program

  1. Banderado, Ma. Angelika L BS Accty            1
  2. Magbanua, Jesslyn Rose E BSBA      1

                                                                                     

Dr. Jorge M. Acanto Memorial Fund Grant-In-Aid

  1. Baydo, Rustico III S AB Pol    1

 

Engr. & Mrs. Dante Prieto Scholarship Grant        

  1. Mirabuena, John Mark G B Th        1

 

                                                                                            

Esperanza Mayordomo Catedral Memorial Scholarship

  1. Alfaraz, Dawn F BS Ed E 1

 

Gierza-Carnaje Scholarship Fund          

  1. Regalario, Michael Andro V B Th 1

 

Greenstone Group of Companies Scholarship

  1. Castronuevo, Ariel Lorenz N BS PkgE 4

 

Joel and Connie Pabiona Scholarship Fund

  1. Paculba, Marlin C BSBA BM 1

 

Lamitek Systems, Inc. Scholarship

  1. Inocente, Sheena Mae S BS PkgE 5

 

Melvin and Sharon Acanto Scholarship (Scholarships for Persons w/ Disability or Indigenous People)

  1. De Sesto, Angel Kayle S B SpEd 3

 

MENZI Trust Fund, Inc. Scholarship

  1. Belhera, Sherwin Keith A BS Accty            1
  2. Escaño, Emmanuel, Jr. M. BS CE    1

 

Mr. Samuel C. Hortelano Memorial Scholarship Grant

for the College of Theology

  1. Talaman, Rodalyn P B Th        1
  2. Faeldonea, Rowena S B Th        1

 

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)-EDSP

  1. Homicillada, Euan Draeko Eli T BS PkgE 1
  2. Nebiar, Joaquin Victor S BS Accty            1

 

Pastor Domingo Molina Memorial Scholarship Fund

  1. Adurante, Lorie Mae M B Th        1

 

Prof. Estrella Sison-Rio Scholarship

  1. Matulac, Leo John E BS Bio    1

 

 

Rev. & Mrs. Apolonio Francia Memorial Fund

  1. Cardinal, Jireh Lean P M Div 1

                                                                                             

Rosendo and Candida Arandela Fund                     

  1. Matulac, Lenard E B Th 2

           

Salvador & Rosalia Braña Endowment Fund Scholarship

  1. Barrato, Buenamae E B Th 1

 

Salvador A. Pomado Memorial Scholarship Award

  1. Salivio, Lester John J BSA          4

                                                                                     

Scranton Scholarship – full tuition and fees           

  1. Castaño, Julie Ann S.            BSBA FM            4
  2. Ejar, Myta F B SpEd    4
  3. Erfelua , Diana Stephanie BSBA BM            4
  4. Mandar, Chairra Camelle A BSBA       4
  5. Ocapan, Adrianne Apple R BS AT       4
  6. Pasol, Crislyn Mae B B SpEd    4
  7. Poliquit, Maffi R BSBA       4
  8. Sabido, Mary Chynn Niani S. BSBA FM      4

                                                               

SM Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program

  1. Cantomayor, Ben S BS CE      1
  2. Dabon, Tricia Ann A BS CE      1
  3. Libeta, Donnabelle P BS Accty 1
  4. Marquez, Patrick Jules BS ChE   1

 

Tan Teck Wan Scholarship

  1. Cartagena, Mikaela Antoniette B BS Accty 1

 

The Centralite 2018 Grant-In-Aid

  1. Rumay, Aljun Mark J BE Ed 2

                                                                                            

The Dr. Francis Fred Catedral Scholarship

  1. Heria, Melrose B BS Chem 1

 

The Dr. Marjorie Arandela-Caipang Memorial Scholarship

  1. Leaban, Keylah Joy A BS Psych 1

Uygongco Foundation, Inc.

  1. Trespeces, Daniella Marie M BS Accty 1

 

GOVERNMENT SCholars

To be awarded by the concerned Scholarship

 

AFP Educational Benefit System                               

  1. a) RA 6963 Grantees
  2. Ligue, Michaella L BS Ed 1

                                                                                             

  1. b) Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Inc. Grants for Dependents (Grade) Program
  2. Masola, Ferian Joyce Y BMLS 1

 

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Scholarships

  1. Full-Merit Scholarship Program
  2. Cardinal, Mary Grace B. BS Accty 1
  3. Contreras, Paula Gwen M BS Accty 1
  4. Dela Cruz, John Rey S. BS CE      1
  5. Delos Reyes, Margarette M. BMLS       1
  6. Eudela, Justin Louis B. BS TM      1
  7. Japitana, Alysa Jane D. BLIS         1
  8. Parcia, Alyssa Grace P. BS Accty 1
  9. Provido, Ronald Frederick D. BS CE 1
  10. Sablon, Jean E. BS Accty 1
  11. Saloma, Joshua Ian P. BS Accty 1
  12. Saludo, Kaye M. BS Ed E 1
  13. Sinfuego, Karen Joy F. BS CE 1
  14. Valenzuela, Carla T. BMLS 1

                                                                                                              

  1. PESFA Scholarship Program
  2. Abagatnan, Amiel D.        BS Psych          1
  3. Alado, Paul Christian M. BS CE       1
  4. Alejano, Mary Angelique Louanne F. BS N     1
  5. Alfaraz, Dawn F. BS Ed E    1
  6. Alivar, Charlotte C. BS Accty   1
  7. Alkurd, Rana Subhi M.M B. BS Accty   1
  8. Anado, Genevieve B. BS Phar    1
  9. Andraje, Marian G. BS Accty   1
  10. Arcenio, Keyzel G. BS CE       1
  11. Ardeña, Jhonalie R. BS TM 1
  12. Arnaldo, Peter Andrei Albert J. BS AE 1
  13. Aurea, Erikka Myles B. BS ChE 1
  14. Avelino, Carl Vincent B. BS CE 1
  15. Ballano, John Loyd B. BS AE 1
  16. Barba, Donna Q. BS SW 1
  17. Barnizo, Nonito Jr. E. BS CE 1
  18. Basa, Rysa I. BS Accty 1
  19. Bentolan, May Ann L. BS Psych 1
  20. Condes, Jennie Babe C. BS Bio 1
  21. De Leon, Katrina P. BS Accty 1
  22. Dela Cruz Ma. Rexsy M. BMLS 1
  23. Dela Cruz, Edgar Jr. V. BS Accty 1
  24. Dela Cruz, Thea J. BS Accty 1
  25. Dumala-og Carl Dae Ben G. BS EE 1
  26. Dumancas, Jeala T. BS A 1
  27. Dumaran, Emmabel G. BS TM 1
  28. Elegino, Aira C. BS SW 1
  29. Forro, Nicole John C. BS Bio 1
  30. Fuertes, Rubelyn T. BS AE 1
  31. Gancero, Abigail S. BS Ed E 1
  32. Hechanova, Katrina C. BS IT 1
  33. Hibionada, Lea May H. BS Accty             1
  34. Jalandoni, Marymil Valen N. BS Phar 1
  35. Jaleco, Alecie B. BS Accty             1
  36. Jimenea, Angelika F. BS Ed E 1
  37. Jumilla, John Dale M. BS A 1
  38. Lagrosa, Dyna A. BS Bio 1
  39. Ledesma, Gabrielle Marie G. B SpEd 1
  40. Marquelencia, Ma. Chris S. BS A 1
  41. Marquez, Patrick Jules BS ChE 1
  42. Melendez, Sheen J. BS EE 1
  43. Mercado, Alysa Marie G. BS TM 1
  44. Olata, eden Rafielle G. BS Psych 1
  45. Ong, Kimberly Nicole D. BS CE 1
  46. Osorio, Mary Joy A. BS CE 1
  47. Pedrosa, Josah J. BS Accty 1
  48. Porras, Stephanie P. BS IT 1
  49. Sangullas, Lovelyn Rose Z. BS AE 1
  50. Sayson, Coleen P. BS Ed E 1
  51. Senato, John Kenneth S. BS ChE 1
  52. Silla, Maridol T. BS ECE 1
  53. Sumbe, Valerie B. BS Psych 1
  54. Talaban, Preciouse P. BS ChE 1
  55. Tan, Mark Laurence D. BS AE 1
  56. Tormon, Shaena Mae C. BS Ed E 1
  57. Torrecampo, Jely R. AB Pol Sci 1
  58. Valderrama, Ma. Christine F BS A 1

 

Tulong Dunong Program

  1. Bautista, Marian Faith E. BMLS       1
  2. Ma. Julea Ira. G BS TM      1
  3. Harder, Jason Rae T. BS Accty 1
  4. Laza, Evelyn C. BS TM      1
  5. Trabajada, Cidrex S. BS Accty 1

                                                                                    

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

  1. Ables, Tracy Anne T BS Ed     1
  2. Armada, Leane C BS ChE  1
  3. Armamento, Sherwin S BS ChE  4
  4. Asis, Frederick Vince L BS ChE 1
  5. Aurea, Erikka Myles B BS ChE 1
  6. Bajon, Mary Liezel D BS Bio    1
  7. Ballon, Cyrus S BS ECE  1
  8. Batan, Karen Louise A BS ChE  4
  9. Batislaong, Edrian Christian C BS ChE           1
  10. Bendoy, Ma. Mitzi P BS Chem 1
  11. Bimbao, Elaine Grace A BS EE 1
  12. Biso, Cedric Fritz P BS ChE 4
  13. Capilayan, Francis John A BS ChE 1
  14. Carnaje, RG Mae T BS Bio 1
  15. Dadibalos, Jeremiah Vergil S BS EE 1
  16. Decoriña, Froiland S BS ChE 4
  17. Dellova, Jesse Lemuel A BS EE 1
  18. Delos Santos, Mariah M BS Bio 1
  19. Edradan, John C BS ChE 1
  20. Forbes, Axcel R BS ECE 1
  21. Genovate, Paul Anthony F BS ECE 1
  22. Go, Gilead Mave O BS ChE 4
  23. Gonzales, Ivan L BS ECE 1
  24. Guerrero, Marvin Paul S BS EE 1
  25. Gulangayan, Remelly Rose A BS EE 1
  26. Inate, Andrea Dhagne B BS ChE 1
  27. Isidro, Quer Lecso I BS ChE 1
  28. Jordan, Emmanuel J BS Bio 1
  29. Legayada, Jasmin L BS ECE 1
  30. Lucero, Hannah Niah B BS Chem 1
  31. Magbanua, Ma. Shenna Wina Lee F BS ChE 1
  32. Mameloco, Cyrille Mae P BS ChE 4
  33. Mangadsil, Joseph Carl S BS ChE 1
  34. Marquez, Patrick Jules BS ChE 1
  35. Matillano, Mariel P BS A 1
  36. Melendez, Sheen J BS EE 1
  37. Olivar, Maria Katrina Camille L BS ChE 1
  38. Ollisa, Jonila B BS ECE 1
  39. Openiano, Charisse I BS Ed M 1
  40. Pablico, Crystalyn Jade C BS ChE 4
  41. Paclibar, Dominick B BS Bio 1
  42. Paniza, Jhun Carl N BS Bio 1
  43. Patrimonio, Jeorlyn D BS Chem 1
  44. Pelayo, Edgiel Jan G BS Chem 1
  45. Plagata, Jeremy Jan L BS ChE 1
  46. Planco, Sherlyn C BS Ed 1
  47. Pomar, Kim Renier C BS ChE 4
  48. Ricaforte, Wenn I BS Ed S 1
  49. Romero, Ivan Jan P BS ChE 4
  50. Sacapaño, Ivy A BS ChE 1
  51. Salinas, Reymar B BS EE 1
  52. Samarista, Juan Carlos N BS ChE 1
  53. Saquibal, Ernest Troy B BS ChE 4
  54. Senato, John Kenneth S BS ChE 1
  55. Seriote, Febbles Hope S BS ChE 1
  56. Soriano, Ryan Jay N BS ChE 1
  57. Subang, Judy M BS Bio 1
  58. Sumido, Anne Marie J BS Ed 4
  59. Tirador, Mariane Angela B BS Bio 1
  60. Tu, Lourenz Floyd P BS ECE 1
  61. Valencia, Anthony L BS EE 1
  62. Vicente, Rhona J BS Ed 4
  63. Zapanza, Danica Rose P BS ECE 1

 

DOST Graduate Scholarship

  1. Suerte, May Rose O JD       1

                                                                                                              

GGLR Pride Scholarship – full tuition and fees

  1. Bolambot, Ailla Marie O BS Psych      1

                                                                                                              

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

  1. Flores, Melette Vine M BSBA FM 4

 

Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO)

  1. Maminggen, Yasmin T BSBA FM   1

 

III. University Scholars   

 

  1. University Scholars – Top 2

(First Semester, School Year 2018-2019 only)

 

  • Rank 1                               
  1. Bayhon, Trinna Shane S BS DMIA            4
  2. Carado, Alfred Ceasar D* B MLS     4
  3. Enicola, Adrienne Marie M BS HRM 4
  4. Ermitaño, Elmer, Jr. S ** BS Chem           4
  5. Espinosa, Bryan Paul L BS Ed E 4
  6. Maquiling, Kryshna Merielle P** B MLS         4
  7. Minerva, Brian Ray D* BS ME    4
  8. Ongue, Jet H * B Th                    4
  9. Sargado, Justyne L BS Accty            4

 

  1. b) Rank 2                                
  1. Bagsic, Vincent Jacob G BS DMIA            4
  2. Berina, Onesiforo, Jr. B* B Th        4
  3. Bilan, Renan P. * BS ChE  4
  4. Labindao, Harold A * BS Accty            4
  5. Macias, Charmaine Andrea A BMLS                    4
  6. Matthews, Amanda Patsy Julie R BS T           4
  7. Pasol, Crislyn Mae B ** B SpEd   3
  8. Perez, Gabrielle Marie R** AB Mas   4
  9. Raso, Imelu Leonor G* B MLS     4

 

Note: *Already enjoying some forms of scholarship, may opt to

choose whichever grant is higher.

         **With other form of scholarship but can still avail both

             scholarships.

  

  1. University Entrance Scholars

 

  • College of Law
  1. Cahuya, Thea Faye B           D.  1
  2. Dianson, Cleo Andrea A      D.  1
  3. Girao, Louren Jessa A          D.  1
  4. Gumban, Theda Grace S D.  1
  5. Isanan, Gonzalo III L D.  1
  6. Palec, Joji Marie C D.  1
  7. Pilatan, Noeme Kaye B D.  1
  8. Sala, Noel S D.  1
  9. Tulio, Riza Ella P D.  1
  10. Tupaz, Kathleen Mae A D. 1
  11. Ventar, Jeremae S D. 1
  12. Villanueva, Ramon, Jr. D D. 1
  • College of Medicine
  1. Acana, Charisse Faye M D.    1
  2. Bascoguin, Rejer Mae B D.    1
  3. Bernardo, Angel B D.    1
  4. Cabrias, Allen B D.    1
  5. Cañete, Naidine Mae T D.    1
  6. Cequiña, Jalyn May J D.    1
  7. Cornago, Macy Ina G D.   1
  8. Eclar, Maddie Marie B D.   1
  9. Flares, Mark Lourence C D.   1
  10. Gonzalez, Maria Patricia Janari J M.D. 1
  11. Jocson, Christopher Owen T D. 1
  12. Miralles, Mary Grace H D.   1
  13. Quanico, Christyn Jezza S D.   1
  14. Rico, Rye Leigh Jane J D.   1
  15. Selosa, Lea Mae D.   1
  16. Sevilla, Christian Earl S D.   1
  17. Sodusta, Jaira Faith C D.   1
  18. Tomulto, Jan Mylyn P D.   1
  19. Vierneza, Rose Ann Marie B            D.       1

 

  • College Freshmen Entrance

                                                                     

  • Full free tuition and P3,000.00 book allowance
  1. Baraquia, Blessie Raye Q BS N       1
  2. Barnizo, Nonito Jr. E BS CE    1
  3. Bascoguin, Precious Jane A BS Accty  1
  4. Capilayan, Francis John A BS ChE  1
  5. Dorgu, Nicole Anike D BS CE    1
  6. Guerrero, Marvin Paul S BS EE     1
  7. Jaleco, Alecie B BS Accty 1
  8. Melendez, Sheen J BS EE     1
  9. Ollisa, Jonilla B BS ECE     1
  10. Paclibar, Dominick B BS Bio 1
  11. Palomar, Elysha Joy E BS Accty 1
  12. Pauchano, Cherie Belle Y BS Accty 1
  13. Planco, Sherlyn C BS Ed 1
  14. Sajonia, Rommel Jude C BS ME 1
  15. Salinas, Reymar B BS EE 1
  16. Sinfuego, Karen Joy F BS CE 1
  17. Tabaquirao, Fedie F BS CE 1
  18. Tadiaque, Jana Christianne T BS Accty           1

 

  • Half free tuition and P1,500.00 book allowance
  1. Alado, Paul Christian M BS CE     1
  2. Anduque, Charls Lethner V BS Accty            1
  3. Antiquiera, Lyzel Dyan R BMLS      1
  4. Arjona, Ralph Laurence A BS SW    1
  5. Bais, Asaph M BS CE     1
  6. Balleza, Jesyl Charmil E     BS N        1
  7. Balmes, James Edward S BS N        1
  8. Belhera, Sherwin Keith A BS Accty 1
  9. Borgonia, Hershey Kaye T BS Accty 1
  10. Caguioa, Jasmine F BS Accty 1
  11. Cantomayor, Ben S BS CE 1
  12. Darroca, Krysjohn Martine P BS EE 1
  13. De la Cruz, Patrick Isaiah D BS CS 1
  14. Diaz, Jeff A BS Accty 1
  15. Edradan, John C ` BS ChE 1
  16. Escosar, Selinna Nicole O BS Accty 1
  17. Fernandez, Philip C B MLS 1
  18. Gacho, Ian Paul R BS CE 1
  19. Ganea, Arhean Sophia Jhoanna C BS Accty 1
  20. Garovillo, Gennel Mae H BS N 1
  21. Geroche, Ma. Liezl D BS Accty 1
  22. Gubat, Sachiko R BS SE 1
  23. Javellana, Jaclyn Therese A BS CE 1
  24. Lachica, Vincent A BS ME 1
  25. Lagaña, Adrian Alfred C BS EE 1
  26. Marquez, Patrick Jules BS ChE 1
  27. Mijares, Van Daniel G BS PkgE 1
  28. Miranda, Nicko Jay S BS CE 1
  29. Moncera, Chloe Faith L BS Bio 1
  30. Ong, Kimberly Nicole D BS CE 1
  31. Pamunag, Jeah Fith T BS PkgE 1
  32. Pelaez, CJ Christian L BS ECE 1
  33. Plantig, Aubrey Miles C BS Accty 1
  34. Provido, Ronald Frederick D BS CE 1
  35. Redil, Krystelle Mae F BS N 1
  36. Reyes, Mary Angelie G BS Accty 1
  37. Salvilla, Kyan Rielle C BS CE 1
  38. Senato, John Kenneth S BS ChE 1
  39. Uytiepo, Sharmen G BS Accty 1
  40. Zapanza, Danica Rose P BS ECE 1

 

  • One-third free tuition
  1. Alegonza, Pauline Marie H BS Accty   1
  2. Andujar, Franz Joan T BS Accty   1
  3. Ani, Chincel G BS Accty   1
  4. Aquino, Kurt Grego D BS IT       1
  5. Arcenio, Keyzel G BS CE    1
  6. Arquiola, Patricia Marie BS N       1
  7. Avance, Doreen Rose B BS CE    1
  8. Banderado, Ma. Angelika L BS Accty   1
  9. Barcenal, Angel Marie P BS Accty   1
  10. Basal, Nielette R BS N 1
  11. Basbaño, Rogie L BS ME 1
  12. Basiya, Rolando M BS Accty 1
  13. Cabaya, Baby Love C BS Accty 1
  14. Caluyo, May Anne Kate V BS Accty 1
  15. Campion, Jhenrey Nicole B BS Phar 1
  16. Caritativo, Shene Andrea R BS ChE 1
  17. Casanova, Coleen F BS Bio 1
  18. Catalan, Nikki Lou L BS N 1
  19. Chavoso, Lianne Mae B BS Accty 1
  20. Daria, Danielle Kaye C BS SE 1
  21. Darroca, Deewan J D BS SE 1
  22. De Juan, Millen Joy P BS Accty 1
  23. De Leon, Mickaela Ericka P BS Accty 1
  24. De Los Santos, Princess C BS CE 1
  25. Deita, Angel Carren O BSBA 1
  26. Dela Cruz, Mark Joshua P BS ECE 1
  27. Dela Cruz, Sarah T BS N 1
  28. Duran, CJ Claiza A BS N 1
  29. Famillaran, John T BSBA BM1
  30. Flores, Rosalie V BS CE 1
  31. Gabanto, Romelyn S BS Accty 1
  32. Gabinera, Jeestin Kent S BS CE    1
  33. Gaboy, Gwyn Arli BS Accty 1
  34. Galve, Kyle Marie P BS Accty 1
  35. Gatilogo, Rica Eloise P BS Accty 1
  36. Gepulgani, Ennica Faith G BS Accty 1
  37. Gulmatico, Zarianne Chiliad R BS RT 1
  38. Gumatas, Hannah Marie V BS RT 1
  39. Hetrosa, Divine Grace C BS Psych 1
  40. Huyaban, Majah Eunice J BS Phar 1
  41. Ilarde, Lorenzo I BS EE 1
  42. Isidoro, May Veene V BMLS 1
  43. Jaguio, Nicole Hanna Jean L BS Accty 1
  44. Lachica, Donna Marie J BS EM 1
  45. Lam, Rachel Joy B BS SE 1
  46. Ledesma, Kiara Eunice J BS DMIA 1
  47. Licera, Colleen Kate D BS N 1
  48. Liguan, Celine G BS Accty 1
  49. Limsiaco, Christel Dawn C BS N 1
  50. Mameloco, April Angela G BS Accty 1
  51. Marquez, Christy Joy E BS Accty 1
  52. Matandac, Wyena N BS CE 1
  53. Opao, Irish Deanne E BS Accty 1
  54. Pagayon, Jene Rose M BS Accty 1
  55. Palma, Leorel T BS CE 1
  56. Paniza, Lorenz Mae BSBA 1
  57. Patiño, Noli Adrian L BS CE 1
  58. Pedrosa, Faye Abbie D BS CE 1
  59. Penit, Jammel Anne BS CE 1
  60. Pueyo, Ken Bennedict BS SE 1
  61. Rabanes, Teofy C BS SE 1
  62. Reyes, Chrynz C BS Accty 1
  63. Rosales, Ma. Allen A BS Accty 1
  64. Rose, Alliah Rae Antonette D BS N 1
  65. Salde, Karryl Hannah Gail D BS Accty 1
  66. Sanchez, Jessica Anne B BMLS 1
  67. Sanchez, Mariel Joy B BS Accty 1
  68. Sebanta, Chrysrinel M BS Accty 1
  69. Serviano, Jesse Bryant B BS SE 1
  70. Singgo, Nilo Jhon G BS N 1
  71. Sionillo, Aura Ester F BS Accty 1
  72. Suarez, Emlyn Grace BS CE 1
  73. Subang, Judy M BS Bio 1
  74. Subigca, Joshua Romhil BS CE 1
  75. Sumanting, John Paul E BS N 1
  76. Sumbo, Kyle Ivan G BS EE 1
  77. Superlativo, Benaflor F BS Accty 1
  78. Tindoy, Romulo Jr. D BS CE 1
  79. Tirador, Mariane Angela B BS Bio 1
  80. Toledo, Ana May J BS Accty 1
  81. Tu, Lourenzo Floyd P BS ECE 1
  82. Ungsod, Romeli Bernadette O BS Accty 1
  83. Villanueva, Regine Marie L BS Accty 1
  84. Villaruel, Lourie Dee T BS N 1

 

  • Senior High School
    • P 5,000.00/semester
  1. Arellano, Christelle Andrea Francesca S  STEM           1
  2. Bañas, Michael F STEM   1
  3. Ceralvo, Ira Asjha Annika C STEM   1
  4. Davila, Kellie Gaile STEM   1
  5. Dela Rosa, Nicole Antonette A ABM      1
  6. Dezosa, Mary Divine B STEM   1
  7. Habagat, Clyde R STEM   1
  8. Hablado, Danica Mae V STEM   1
  9. Lenantud, Charesse Dale E STEM   1
  10. Lubaton, Shania Jay D STEM 1
  11. Oscares, Karen Joy S STEM 1
  12. Parcon, Shamah Liel Jireh P STEM 1
  13. Pillo, Juci Weva Amor L ABM 1
  14. Savella, Arnin Grace A ABM 1
  15. Sombiro, Jun Herbert A STEM 1
  16. Tavarro, Diego Emmanuel T STEM 1
  17. Te, Esh Belle F STEM 1
  18. Uygen, Alyssa Faith A ABM 1
  19. Vigo, Rejee Anne A STEM 1

 

  • P 4,000.00/semester
  1. Amargo, Mary Zenith M ABM   1
  2. Andea, Andrea Mikaelah R STEM 1
  3. Betorio, Faith Rezza F STEM 1
  4. Bieren, Lucy B STEM 1
  5. Casa, Glydelle S ABM  1
  6. Curameng, Emmanuel Maximus A STEM      1
  7. Galeno, Khristian Harold A STEM    1
  8. Genodia, Radjeanne Mie M STEM    1
  9. Jamindang, Trisha Mae G ABM      1
  10. Lepaña, Angel Rose L STEM 1
  11. Lina, Krystyn Lysha P STEM 1
  12. Liza, Karen Kate P STEM 1
  13. Manikan, Rex Ceasar STEM 1
  14. Nomananap, Von Winkle J ABM 1
  15. Ochona, Roselle Joanne C STEM 1
  16. Santiago, Lohengrin S ABM 1
  17. Simpas, Nicole Yvonne V STEM 1
  18. Tabita, Joshua A STEM 1

 

  • P 3,000.00/semester
  1. Abdullah, Zawiya E STEM   1
  2. Amoyo, Ma. Rozielda Veronica Faith B STEM 1
  3. Araberan, Ana Sophia A STEM   1
  4. Aspera, Kaye Kathlyn Lou Y STEM   1
  5. Azucena, John Lloyd S STEM   1
  6. Bonifacio, Jan Marielle B STEM   1
  7. Calinauagan, Nestle A STEM   1
  8. Capanas, Crizia D STEM   1
  9. Castillo, Khristiana Venus D STEM   1
  10. Daradar, May Angela B ABM 1
  11. Del Rosario, Raphael Ian A STEM 1
  12. Edombingo, JV Chelin L STEM 1
  13. Escasa, Nesty Marie C STEM 1
  14. Garzon, Aliyah Kris P STEM 1
  15. Gronifillo, Aihra Gale S STEM 1
  16. Herbolario, Samantha Faye G STEM 1
  17. Intoy, Patricia Rose J STEM 1
  18. Lim, Sean Carl I STEM 1
  19. Marcelino, Princess AJ R STEM 1
  20. Matutino, Lee Allyah C STEM 1
  21. Mendoza, Zayin P ABM 1
  22. Milan, Shenley Kate L ABM 1
  23. Ordoyo, Reycel Babe G STEM 1
  24. Padernal, Regilen B STEM 1
  25. Pamplona, Matthew V STEM 1
  26. Pido, Lorraine Shaine L STEM 1
  27. Pongan, Christine Louise P HUMS 1
  28. Sabio, Justin Lee S STEM 1
  29. Usison, Christian G STEM 1
  30. Villanueva, Bianca Angelie D STEM 1

 

  • Grade 7 Entrance Scholarship
  1. Basug, Ianah Marie C G   7
  2. Bautista, Leila Marie G    7
  3. Caballero, Ralph Adrian M G    7
  4. Calantoc, Nessa Joy C G    7
  5. Diasnes, Keisha Yvonne H G    7
  6. Elloso, Christawelle Quinn S G    7
  7. Ferrariz, Sabrina Samyr P G    7
  8. Frange, Cezar B Jr. G    7
  9. Gamboa, Ryce Jyan D G    7
  10. Gonzales, James Joshua Jov C G 7
  11. Gonzales, Ralph Belle D G 7
  12. Hermosura, Moses John C G 7
  13. Lañada, Glyza Krisjanna I G 7
  14. Lapatha, Chantela Jessette G G 7
  15. Magbanua, Relwen Clyde A G 7
  16. Sobremisana, Danielle Allyson S G 7
  17. Sumaculub, Erns Noel L G 7
  18. Tan, Therese Angeli G G 7

 

 

  1. Sari-Saot Dance Troupe/

      Academic Scholars                     

      Grants-In-Aid Recipients           

 

  • Sari-Saot Dance Troupe

                   (T’Boli Tribal Group from South Cotabato)

  1. Bansil, Mae Aindraby S BS SW 1

 

  • Academic Scholars

 

Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR) Scholarship

  1. Suelo, John Michael A JD         3  President
  2. Ilejay, Samantha V BS CE 5  Prime Minister
  3. Niguas, Anthony Jude S AB Pol          4          Vice President

 

  1. Morris and Leila Gibbs Forbes Memorial Fund for Higher Education
  2. Ambay, Mary Grace B BS Accty   4
  3. Calanao, Gerlie G BS Accty   4
  4. Leong-on, Rae Marie G BS EntM    4
  5. Ruiz, Christian O BS CE       4
  6. Zuñega, Melteodor F BSBA BM  3         
  • Grants-In-Aid Recipients

                                                                       

IM Grant for CPU Scholarship (Dabbert, Forbes, Rose & Valentine Fund)

  1. Irodestan, Ivann James B BS SE    4
  2. Ladaran, Alexander B BS N       2
  3. Mandalawi, Madrigal O BS CE    4
  4. Pahutining, Jan Clipper R  BS CE    4
  5. Sucgang, Cristine Diane G BMLS 3

 

 Symphonic Band

 

  1. Caspe, Marco Paolo S G         7
  2. Demafiles, Jeimyleen Joy B G         10
  3. Gancia, Ma. Erica Marrie C HUMS      1
  4. Menor, Jee Bee G BS A   1
  5. Morante, Ian Francis C STEM 1
  6. Salvacion, Joeilerr B STEM 1
  7. Sangatanan, Jezreel Rae A BS A   1
  8. Sulapas, Amiel Mark H BS A   1

 

Dependents of CPBC     

      Pastors/Workers, IMH &          

      College of Theology          

                                                            

  • CPBC Pastors and Workers

 

Senior High School                                    

  1. Albia, Rel Pryx L HUMS  1
  2. Articulo, Dainah Fel E HUMS  1
  3. Boko, Gazelle Faith G HUMS  1
  4. Jaranilla, Angel Rose G STEM   1
  5. Jemang, Timothy John O STEM   1
  6. Luces, Grel E STEM   1

 

College                                     

  1. Bayog, Glen Mark C B Th       1
  2. Bedecir, Scott Daven D BMLS    1
  3. Calvo, Emillen Grace S BS SW  1
  4. Camarig, Rhea Grace L BMLS    1
  5. Domingo, Pia L BMLS    1
  6. Eran, Mark Kent G BS SW  1
  7. Esclares, Cherish Francine L BS Phar            1
  8. Ganza, Friendly Ann D BS CE   1
  9. Manrique, Raphael Benz A BS SW  1
  10. Marin, Trisha Anne P BS Psych 1
  11. Mediquillo, Elvie B BS Accty 1
  12. Perono, Roselle Myrr Joelle B BSBA    1
  13. Piang, Cristin Joy D BE Ed 1
  14. Racca, Kristian Paul E B Th 1
  15. Sabanal, Ken Y BSA 1

 

  • Iloilo Mission Hospital (IMH)

 

Senior High School                                    

  1. Caligan, John Eric C STEM 1
  2. David, Kyle Lester R STEM 1
  3. Losañes, Trixie Anne L STEM 1
  4. Villanueva, Chad Guillaume J STEM         1

 

College                                                           

  1. Carnaje, Dwight M BMLS 1
  2. Gelera, Germaine Anne S BS N   1
  3. Paris, Missy Bell G BS IT  1

 

  • College of Theology
  1. Adurante, Lorie Mae M B Th    1
  2. Barrato, Buenamae E B Th    1
  3. Borro, Beryl N B Th    1
  4. Coloso, Helen S M Div  1
  5. Dime, Ana A M Div  1
  6. Faeldonea, Rowena S B Th    1
  7. Linterna, Christian P B Th    1
  8. Mirabuena, John Mark G B Th    1
  9. Regalario, Michael Andro V B Th    1
  10. Talaman, Rodalyn P B Th 1

By Edwin C. Laru-an


James Tuazon of the CPU Boys Football Team represented the Philippines in Allianz Football Camp Singapore 2019.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Boys Football Team.

Name: James G. Tuazon
Nickname: James
Height: 5’3
Grade/year: Grade 11
Hometown: Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

Team: Football Boys
Playing Position: Midfield/Striker
Coach: Engr. Marc Hermel G. Agriam

Achievements:
Golden Boot Award (Youth Football League) 2018
Best Striker (Borneo Cup in Malaysia) 2015
Best Midfielder ( NOFA Cup) 2015
Best Striker (PinasCup) 2015
U15 National Team player ASEAN Football Federation, Indonesia, 2018
Represented the Philippines Allianz Football Camp Singapore 2019
Best Striker Allianz Futsal Tournament, Bacolod City 2019

Hobbies: Playing Football

Favorite Player: Leonel Messi

Most Memorable Game: ASEAN Football Federation U15 Cup 2018, Indonesia

Principle in Life: Always be patient.

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I’m very proud and happy to be a player of Golden Lions because they taught me to be a good player and a great person. I learned many things not just in sports but also in life as well.

Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because it is one of the best universities in the Philippines.

Central Philippine University congratulates its 65 new social workers who successfully passed the Social Work Licensure Exam held in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga by the Professional Regulation Commission on July 2018.

CPU got an overall passing percentage of 62.50% while the national passing percentage is 49.96%. According to the PRC, 2,508 out of 5,020 passed the said examination.

By Cyrus A. Natividad


An artwork commemorating 115th Foundation Day of Central Philippine University by Efraim Alfaras.

An inner desire pushed this talented employee of Central Philippine University to follow his quest for a new innovation in art. Efraim Galia Alfaras, popularly known as “Sir Ef” in the campus, is a committed Centralian. A self-taught artist, his works in the printing press (including his practical, and technical suggestions on layout and color techniques), transcend his basic instincts on creativity and artistic initiatives.

Eventually, he contributed his talent outside of the University printing press to help events – such as the annual Festival of Lights and Music at Central and other projects of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association. He taught design at the College of Packaging Engineering while coaching art in the community during his free time.

Alfaras has come a long way from his association with Iloilo Visual Artists Association (IVAA), whose members included many professional artists, who have achieved much on their own pursuits. He is currently a member of the Centralian Visual Artists Association (CENVAS) and an active organizer of art exhibits for deserving work students at Central.

He excels in any painting medium available for use on canvas, but his quest for a new innovation in painting is continuous. There was this inner realization in Efraim that he “can create a new kind of painting style that’s different from that commonly used by any regular artists.” He pondered upon the possibility to create a new kind of painting style without using paint and brush. He departed from his first love – oil paint and acrylics – and began his journey to find his new medium.

In 2014, God provided him the answer. He said, “I unintentionally dropped a hot rod I was holding. It landed on a piece of fabric and right before my very eyes I saw an insignificant meltdown of fibers that revealed their liquefied form which I can readily use on canvas. I applied the newfound medium right away.” “It took me six months to finish my first fabric art, and six years to finally master this new style,” he added.

Alfaras, who hails from Guimaras Island, usually depicts visual and emotional experiences on canvas. One of the upcoming events of CENVAS is an art exhibit with most of his paintings that will be for sale. Part of the proceeds thereof will be given to deserving work students for their needs. Alfaras requests any artist may donate their work for this purpose.

By Cyrus A. Natividad


CPU Sustainable Campus Committee pose at Silliman Hall at the Silliman University, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.

In the December 6, 2014 meeting of the CPU Board of Trustees, a resolution “to accept an Environmental Sustainability Policy presented by the University President” was approved. CPUBOT Resolution No. 24 provided “for the protection, preservation, conservation and restoration of the environment by making the person a responsible steward – thereby advocating widespread use of clean and renewable energy, and efficient use of resources in its operation, instruction and community engagement in local, national and global arena”.

A group of faculty and staff, considered as “stewards of environment,” were called upon by the University President in 2017 to spearhead programs focused on environmental care and protection. This group was called the Sustainable Campus Committee. The committee decided on one “doable” project from among several ideas that came up from the group. As a result of the Board Resolution for Environmental Sustainability Policy, the Conversion of CPU-owned vacant lot(s) to an Eco-Park was proposed.

In an interview on “Looking Forward,” a CPUTV public affairs program, Mr. Prim Vergara III, Sustainable Campus Committee Chairman, clarified that “the Eco Park project will be a consortium of different units, departments and colleges of the University. The pool of ideas and strategic contributions by the committee members and partner units will result to the betterment of the environment.”

“Among the programs conceived by the committee are Tree Planting and Propagation, Botanical Garden, Vegetable Farm, Park Facility Design and Improvement, Park Energy and Facility Resources, Eco Pond and Park Maintenance,” Vergara added.

It was further decided that the Eco Park would be a laboratory facility for the academic departments with related fields or discipline in botany, agriculture, renewable energy and environment; water management, landscape and soil studies; management and marketing; and others.

Among the partner units are the University Campus Grounds and Upkeep Department; College of Agriculture, Resource and Environmental Sciences; Life Science Department; National Service Training Program; College of Nursing and Allied Services; CPU Republic; University students organizations; CPU Alumni Association, Inc.; College of Agriculture Alumni Association, Inc.; and Community Engagement and Service Learning Center.

By Rusieljs Lunasco

45 students have qualified for the Academic Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid for School Year 2020-2021. The Office of Student Development and Programs announced the list of qualifiers on Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Through the years, companies and different socio-civic organizations as well as alumni have partnered with Central Philippine University and the Office of Student Development and Programs in sponsoring scholars.

In last year’s Scholarship Awarding and Recognition Program more than 111 donors were honored and recognized.

Despite the pandemic, CPU and the Office of Student Development and Programs have been steadfast in its mission of giving out scholarships to deserving students.

By Nestle G. Taala


Neste G. Taala,  host of CPU TV Program Centralian Profiles, interviews Yaneshla Aparicio and her mother Chrysta Aparicio.

In the era of social media, Millennials are keen to share whatever’s going on inside their minds. Most of the time, these posts are not being monitored by their parents. Can you blame these parents? They have their own busy schedules too. However, one mom shares her secret on how to be part of her child’s social media life.

In an interview on “Centralian Profiles” on August 7, Miss Chrysta June Aparicio shared that to be able to monitor her daughter’s posts online, she created a page, the Facebook account Chaela and CJ Moments, where both she and her daughter, Yaneshka Aparicio, are admins.

On the FB page where they upload their videos, Miss Chrysta always has the final say on what gets posted, and, according to her, her daughter is fine with that. It’s not about having lesser freedom than other kids have; rather, it is being more responsible with what you post: “Think before you click.”

“Social media really has a lot of effects on them … It’s really important that we, as parents, are guiding them,” Miss Chrysta June explained.

To recall, Yaneshka is a Grade 5 pupil of CPU who made a VLOG (Video Blog) “Alas Dose Na, Fresh pa ba Kayo?” which went viral with 1 million views, 17 thousand shares and 16 thousand likes.

By Cyrus A. Natividad


Dizon (right) receiving his award at the Municipal Hall of Pavia with Mayor Luigi Gorriceta (left).

Centralian Law graduate Mr. Dexter G. Dizon was awarded the 2nd best photo in Region 6 on the 120th Anniversary of the Civil Service Commission last September 23, 2020.

Mr. Dizon’s entry in the regional photography competition represents the front- liners in their fight against the COVID-19 disease; a common scenario in hospitals where service is not just about duty, but about compassion and heroism to save lives.


Dizon’s winning photo is a common scenario in the fight against Covid -19.

“The Registered Medical Technologists of LGU-Pavia choose to be happy while risking life and limb in painstakingly swabbing one Pavianhon at a time in order to inspire them to be optimistic of the journey to the new normal. Through Divine Providence and the able leadership of Mayor Luigi Gorriceta, Pavianhons are assured that they, together with the rest of humanity heal as one,” reads the explanation of Dizon’s winning entry.

The award was given during a “Lingkod Bayan” ceremony in Pavia, Iloilo. Dizon, who is a former three-term councilor of the Municipality of Pavia has received many awards in local and national photo competitions.

By Nestle G. Taala


Yaneshka is also a well-rounded daughter who does painting, karate and modelling on the side.

Yaneshka Aparicio, a grade 5 pupil of CPU Elementary School, is the girl behind the viral video “Alas Dose Na, Fresh pa ba kayo?” where she flaunts out to the whole world her freshness under the prickly heat of the sun.

The video which was uploaded on their Facebook page Chaela and CJ Moments earned 1 million views, 17 thousand shares and 16 thousand likes online. During an interview on “Centralian Profiles” on August 7 with Yaneshka and her mother, Chrysta June Aparicio, they revealed that the result was unexpected. They were both overwhelmed because some people were asking for a photo with Yaneshka, and those who are outside Iloilo were requesting for a shout out.

But she is more than those video blogs. Yaneshka is also a well-rounded daughter who does painting, karate, and modeling on the side. In fact, she passed the audition of World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) modeling category although they were unable to push through due to financial constraints. Instead, Yaneshka focused on her studies in which she excels as well. In 2016, Yaneshka was featured in People’s Choice of Sikat Ka Iloilo for helping her mother make munchkins which allows her mom some extra income. Mom Chrysta June indeed feels blessed to have Yaneshka for a daughter.

Yaneshka, for her part, inspires fellow Centralians to be confident with themselves, “Be confident and don’t be shy to try new things because there is no harm in trying.”

By Rusieljs G. Lunasco


Ivan Jan Romero was a university scholar from his freshman to senior year. He was also the recipient of the Rotary Award for the Most Outstanding Graduate.

College of Engineering alumni Christian Ruiz (BS Civil Engineering ’20) and Ivan Jan Romero (BS Chemical Engineering ’20) were among the recipients of The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA).

Ruiz and Romero were awarded during TOSIA’s first Virtual Awarding Ceremony on September 30, 2020.
Ruiz was among the roster of finalists who were chosen for the TOSIA 2020 Top Circle. The chosen students for the said award embody the four pillars of TOSIA (Academics, Leadership, Community Service and Faith). He also earned the titles TOSIA Writer (a student who exemplifies the impact of his advocacy work through writing) and TOSIA Worker (a student who exemplifies the ideal characteristics of a nation builder).

As a consistent TOSIA awardee since high school, Romero received the TOSIA Hall of Fame Award. Like Ruiz, he was also among the 20 finalists who were chosen for the TOSIA Top Circle. He also earned the titles TOSIA Leader (a student who exemplifies the ideal characteristics of a leader through his school and advocacy), TOSIA Speaker (a student who exemplifies confidence, firmness, and wit during the interview round of TOSIA), and TOSIA Scholar (a student who has embodied the meaning of burning the midnight candle to exceed in the pursuit).


Christian Ruiz was a consistent dean’s lister. He was also an active leader in the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers- CPU Student Chapter and its Iloilo Student Affiliates serving and held positions as President, Vice-President and Secretary.

Both Ruiz and Romero graduated magna cum laude in June 2020. Ruiz was a University Academic Scholar and held various positions for the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers- CPU Student Chapter (President 2019-2020) and for its Iloilo Student Affiliates (Secretary 2018-2020) (Vice President 2019-2020). He was also a news writer for The CPU Engineer.

Romero was the recipient of the Rotary Award for the Most Oustanding Graduate. He was a university scholar from 2015-2020. He was the Associate Editor Centralite 2020 and served as President of The Navigators (2018-2019), a Christian student organization. Upon graduation, he received several awards from the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GBF-STEM), Council of Engineering and Architecture Schools – Western Visayas (CEAS-WV, Inc.), Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the CPU Alumni Association of Southern California.

The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards is a program of JCI REGATTA- Iloilo. It aims to recognize students are outstanding not just in academics and leadership but also in community service.

By Nestle G. Taala


Opening the first episode of Jamming @ Central is 3’s Harmony.

Since Central Philippine University TV Channel has decided to go global, it strives to create more and better programs that will air out not just the institution’s affairs but also its inner workings and the great talents that thrive within.

On August 9, “Jamming at Central” had its first episode with 3’s Harmony. The group is composed of Mr. Jason Pagunsan, Joel Somosierra and Rodel Obed Dianala—all of them Centralians.

The group sang classic Christian songs and shared their testimony of faith and music to the Centralian community.

“Jamming at Central” hopes to push for a regular show every week. If you have the talent in singing or in music, don’t hesitate to show the whole world what you’ve got. Message CPU TV on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CentralPhilippineUniversityTV/, tvchannel@cpu.edu.ph or contact 09267469555 to be scheduled.

“At CPU TV, we understand that each week wouldn’t be a perfect one for everybody. The stress and tiredness will always try to knock everyone down, but say no more! Join us as we sing the worries away through Jamming at Central!”