By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
CPU is thankful to God to have many students despite the pandemic.
The number of enrolled students from Kindergarten up to the School of Graduate Studies as of February 3, 2022 is 11,512. Last School Year’s 2nd semester’s total population is 12,299. There are still more than a thousand students who are still waiting to be enrolled.
The last of day enrolment for the College level will be on February 6 while the Senior High School will be on February 10, and the School of Graduate Studies is on February 19.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Diana Ashley Dello photo courtesy of A. Diasnes gym.
CPU athletes bagged gold and silver medals during the 2020 Smart/MVPSF Online Taekwondo Inter-School Poomsae Championships on July 25-26, 2020.
Heleana Dulzen Grace Donton (SHS) and Markishi Antonette Ting (JHS) won gold while Mae Anthonette Desalit (JHS), Lansil Andrew Brotarlo (Elementary) and Diana Ashley Dello (JHS) won bronze.
Heleana Dulzen Grace Donton photo courtesy of A. Diasnes gym.
Lansil Andrew Brotarlo photo courtesy of A. Diasnes gym.
Mae Anthonette Desalit photo courtesy of A. Diasnes gym.
Markishi Antonette Ting photo courtesy of A. Diasnes gym.
“The Golden Lions family is very happy and proud of the achievements of our Taekwondo athletes, despite the pandemic we are facing, they continue to give honor to their school and family,” said CPU Sports Director Mr. Edwin Laru-an.
Laru-an also congratulated the dedicated coaches for their effort and time in molding the athletes.
Earlier in June, the Philippine Taekwondo Association announced its plans of holding its first online competition amid the shutdown of the sport due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Contact sports like taekwondo are still prohibited from training and competition by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).
The Online Poomsae Championships is the first of its kind in the Philippines and the world.
by Edwin C. Laru-an
Salvatierra is a member of the CPU Volleyball Men’s Team.
Name: Kristoffer John A. Salvatierra
Nickname: Tope
Height: 5’ 9 ½”
Grade/year: 2nd year college, BSME
Team: Volleyball Men
Playing Position: Setter
Coach: Arnel Amadeo
Hometown: Talisay City
Achievements:
Silver Medal Palarong Pambansa 2019
CHAMPION WVRAA Meet 2019, Roxas City, Capiz
CHAMPION WVPRISAA 2019, Bacolod City
3rd runner up Prisaa Beach Volleyball 2017
CHAMPION Provincial Meet 2018
CHAMPION NOPSSCEA S38 2018
1st Runner up NOPSSCEA S37 2017
1st Runner up NOPSSCEA Beach Volleyball S36 2016
2nd runner up Negros Occidental Volleyball Association League 2017
Best setter and Champion 1st LVPI Greg Gasataya Visayas 2018 Talisay City Best Setter, MVP, Champion Gwapo’s Cup League 2019
Hobbies: Playing online games
Favorite Player: Ish Polvorosa and Joshua Retamar
Most Memorable Game: WVRAA Regional Meet 2019 Finals. We managed to win even though we’re 2 sets down against our opponent.
Principle in Life: Work harder than you think you did yesterday
What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions: It’s an honor and a blessing to be part of the CPU Men’s Volleyball Team.
Why did you choose CPU:
I chose CPU because of the quality of the school, and also to explore new things about volleyball and academics.
by Rusieljs G. Lunasco
(from left) Prof. Melba Capaspas-Sale, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles, Michael Nico Catedrilla and College of Nursing Dean Atty. Salex Alibogha during the turn-over of cash donation for the E- Classroom.
Alumna Ann Catedrilla-Seisa (BSN 1977) donated 10,000 US dollars for the E-Classroom, the third phase of the College of Nursing’s Virtual Lab.
The donation was handed over by the donor’s nephew Mr. Michael Nico Catedrilla to CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles on July 21, 2020 at the Rex D. Drilon Admin Conference Room. Also present during the turn-over were College of Nursing Dean Atty. Salex Alibogha and faculty Prof. Melba Capaspas-Sale.
“We understand certain challenges brought about by this pandemic to schools. So our non-profit pledged to donate to the E-classroom for efficiency in teaching nursing classes,” said Michael Nico Catedrilla.
The non-profit organization mentioned is Project ETC and was founded by the donor. Project ETC utilizes Education, Technology, and Community to help give greater opportunities to school children in developing areas of the world and their families.
The E-Classroom is part of the College of Nursing’s initiative in the implementation of flexible and online learning.
By Geoffrey Leysa
The Philippine Nurses Association, Iloilo Chapter has elected to top positions, the following Centralians for 2022:
President – Frank Musones (Class 2006)
Vice President for Programs and Development – Ayesha Calmerin Penuela (Class 2006)
Vice President for Finance and Administration – Priscy Legayada (Class 1981)
Other Centralians elected to various positions are as follows:
Ralph Lauren Figuerora (Class 2008)- Auditor
John Michael Añes (Class 2010) – Asst. PIO
Lilia Delicana – Member, BOD,
Demelen Gancero-House of Delegates
Donnabelle Pulmones Carmona (Class 1994)
Ma. Regina Gabucay Coniza (Class 1994), and
Ian Van Sumagaysay-NOMELEC
Meanwhile, another Centralian, Dr. Rossa Grace Belo, is the Governor of PNA Region 6.
Dr. Rossa Grace Belo is the current Governor of Philippine Nurses Association, Region 6.
Congratulations Centralians!
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Centralian Jose Ariel Lañada was the speaker of the CPU College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony for class 2021.
The CPU College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony for Class 21 premiered on January 8, 2022 via the CPU Facebook TV Channel page. Centralian Nurses and Alumni the world over watched the significant event which is a time-honored tradition of nursing schools. It symbolizes “the right of passage” of the CPU Nurses Class 2021 – into their professional careers. The ceremony was done on October 28, 2021 at Rose Memorial Auditorium.
The ceremony started with a prelude- a musical rendition by Prof. Rona L. Edemni, MAN, RM. Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian led an invocation followed by the playing of the Philippine National anthem and the Alma Mater Song.
Dr. Teodoro C. Robles in his Welcome Remarks acknowledged the candidates for pinning, parents and students, the faculty and staff. He challenged the students, telling them that “You will be thrust into the practice of the nursing profession in the new normal.”
He thanked the CPU College of Nursing for preparing the students for a challenging yet rewarding career in the nursing profession. He commended the College of Nursing headed by its Dean Atty. Salex Alibogha with the Faculty and Staff “for ensuring that the excellent quality of nursing education which the College has always provided is maintained even in this new normal.”
He reminded the students that “as you wear your pins, you should always remember that you are a Centralian Nurse.”
Joy B. Lacson, MN (Level 4 Coordinator) introduced the Guest Speaker. Prof . Ariel E. Lañada (CPU Nursing Batch 1993), delivered an inspirational message with challenges that would be essential to the need of the new Centralian nurses.
He encouraged the candidates to be determined to conquer any hardship. “God is my rock, but I have to do my part”, he said. “We cannot serve from an empty cup,” he added.
Lañada shared his three ingredients for success: Willingness to move on, Tenacity in not giving up easily and Resilience by strengthening oneself.
Lañada started working in the United Kingdom at Oxford University Hospital in 2002. He is presently President of the Centralian Nurses Association in U.K., and has been popularly known to the Filipino Community in the United Kingdom.
Maria Lourdes N. Sampiano, MAN, Apollo Simulation Coordinator read the significance of the Pin. Lena O. Giron, MAN , Clinical Coordinator presented the candidates for pinning. The confirmation was done by Dean Salex Alibogha before the pinning ceremony.
Melba C. Sale, MAN, Research Coordinator read the International Code of ethics. The recognition and awards were read by Dr. Charlie D. Baldon, Scholarship Committee Chair. Awardees Mia Maricar Bulauitan, Class 2021 Coordinator and Angel Dema-ala, CPUR CON Representative delivered their response.
The BSN Class 2021 rendered their Class Song. The benediction was led by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian and was followed by the recessional.
The program was hosted by Annalie D. Gilongos, MN,RN.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Marita Dy Umahag- Sorilla, a Master Teacher II at Pavia National High School was among the teaching personnel of the Schools Division of Iloilo who was honored at the Patubas Harvest of Excellence Awards.
College of Education alumna Marita Dy Umahag- Sorilla (BSED’92) was named the Most Oustanding Secondary Teacher in MAPEH by the Department of Education- Schools Division of Iloilo during the virtual airing of its Patubas 2019 Harvest of Excellence Awards on July 17, 2020.
Sorilla is a Master Teacher II at Pavia National High School. She graduated from Central Philippine University in 1992 and finished her Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Filamer Christian University.
She is a National Accredited Coach in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and Rhythmic Gymnastics, a member of the Schools Division of Iloilo Training Pool and a Sports Consultant of Region VI- Western Visayas from 2009-present.
Sorilla is also an accomplished dancer, composer and conductor having been a silver medalist for the Dance Sports Competition- Latin American Professional Category in the 2011 Iloilo School Sports Council Meet. During her college days at Central, she played the clarinet and the saxophone for the symphonic band.
She composed the Pavia National High School Hymn and also took charge of the school’s Drum and Lyre Corps for 9 years. She trained and conducted the Pavia National High School Special Program in the Arts Music Majors who competed at the Manila Broadcasting Company National Choral Competition.
Currently, she is the Program Head of Pavia National High School-Special Program in Sports and has contributed several Learning Materials in Physical Education and Special Program in Sports which is being used by the teachers in MAPEH and Special Program in Sports Curriculum in Region VI- Western Visayas.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Central Philippine University College of Nursing, one of the top nursing schools in the Philippines, received a Certificate of Outstanding Professional Leadership, at the International Leader and achievers Awards on January 16, 2022, via an Online Platform. In the Certificate, the CPU College of Nursing received the award of Outstanding College Providing Effective Online Classes.
Another Certificate of Outstanding Professional Leadership was awarded to Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, JD,MAN, LLM, RM – Dean of Central Philippine University College of Nursing. In the Certificate, he was conferred the Outstanding Professor of the Year.
Alibogha previously received several professional and organizational awards in the field of nursing. He was responsible for implementing modern systems and tools for the CPU College of Nursing.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Dr. Cho Jae Hoon, a former executive of IBM Korea, and one of CPU’s adjunct professors from Tong Myong University in South Korea, conducted a two part online lecture for the School of Graduate Studies students.
The CPU Graduate School started its Summer classes on the 6th of July 2020 using an online platform called Canvas and Google Classroom, including Zoom application. A mood of excitement arose as this was the first time for CPU Graduate students to experience distance learning via the Internet and from their own respective homes.
Around 104 students enrolled in CPU’s School of Graduate Studies for Summer 2020. Expectations were high as far as quality of instruction is concerned. For Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, a global approach should be considered. “We need to be responsive to the call of time. Our curriculum and instructions should conform to outcome based education”, she said.
Dr. Cho Jae Hoon (first from upper right) in one of his online lectures with Grad School students.
On Saturday, July 18, one of the CPU adjunct professors from Tong Myong University in South Korea, conducted an online lecture for the School of Graduate Studies, particularly students of Doctor of Management Program. Dr. Cho Jae Hoon, former executive of IBM Korea, shared an “Introduction to Korean Economy” with DM students enrolled in International Business Management.
On July 25, he will again meet the DM students of CPU to discuss “Business Transformation Processes”.
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
The donated cottage by the CPU College of Theology Batch 88 is above the hill at Camp Higher Ground near the cross.
The CPU College of Theology Batch 1988 donated a cottage at Camp Higher Ground situated near the big cross at the hill of the area. Together with some members of the batch, and some administrative officials of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, they held a Dedication Ceremony last January 25, 2022.
According to the CPBC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso, “The newly constructed cottage (Doesn’t really look like a “Tree House” as originally conceived) at Camp Higher Ground is a humble contribution of the CPU College of Theology Batch 88 Alumni to our Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.” It is worth noting that this is the batch of the General Secretary.
Furthermore, he reiterated that “We hope that through this project we would be able to contribute towards the development of CHG so that someday it would become a place of destination and where people can go for recreation, fun, family bonding, reflection, meditation, and spiritual nourishment. It is also our hope that CHG will become self-sustaining and finally become a major source of revenue to support our varied ministries.”
Rev. Narciso also challenges the churches and institutions to donate for the improvement of Camp Higher Ground. He said, “May it also serve as a landmark of faith that will challenge other individuals, groups, churches, and organizations to also give their share for the development of our camp.” He revealed that CPU President Dr. Teodoro and Mrs. Angel Robles have already made a donation for the construction of a chapel on top of the hill near the cross.
The General Secretary is also grateful for the constant suggestions and donations of two Centralians – Mrs. Nora Gierza and Mrs. Easter Arora.
The minister who led the dedication, Rev. Jenkins Bañas, CPBC Director for Missions and Evangelism, is also a Centralian.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
As everyone continues to be vigilant about the Covid-19 pandemic, health and safety monitoring and control are strictly imposed in CPU – on all faculty, staff and visitors. “Persons getting inside CPU have to fill out the Health Monitoring Form issued at the gate. Employees are likewise required to fill out the same form, or encode on the online Health Monitoring Form on the CPU website.
OSH Officer, Mr. Prim Vergara explains, “The name, address and contact number, as well as the classification of employees and vehicles must be specified on the form; questions on one’s health condition must be answered by putting a check on the boxes provided, before submitting it to the monitoring team at the gate (for outsiders), and into drop boxes (for employees). These are delivered for data processing at the HR Office before 10:00 in the morning, on the same day.”
Pearl Puarom, Health Monitoring Coordinator at the HR Office, facilitates the records to the CPU Medical Clinic, where Nurses Lita Gajitos and Ma. Crescille Marigon process the results. An employee who has admitted any symptomatic condition is called to the clinic by a physician on duty – to be examined or advised on his/her present condition within 24 hours. On some instances, Mr. Vergara may be called to make decisions with regards to the patient.
Vergara stressed that, “as long as the pandemic remains a threat to the community, this measure of health monitoring for all accessing or entering the University shall remain in effect.”
By Nestle G. Taala
Centralian Ms. Dorothy Marie Gemillan is Miss Iloilo-Universe 2022. Photo by Nifty Fifty Photo Studio.
A triumph for Central Philippine University as well – Miss Dorothy Marie Pastolero Gemillan a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student earned the prestigious crown and title as Miss Iloilo-Universe 2022 during the Miss Iloilo 2022 Pageant Night on January 22, 2022 at Richmonde Hotel – Pool Deck.
Ms. Gemillan’s journey in this endeavor is quite a challenge since her preparation was a bit rushed. According to her, “I had a difficult time training because I was juggling both academics and pageantry. Luckily for me, my handler and mentors understood my situation. They helped me in ways more than one. My family and friends also assisted me in my endeavors, so receiving emotional support was such a relief.”
This future Centralian nurse is most grateful to God, and she considers the crown a blessing from the Almighty. “There were lots of tears and prayers that night, but it was also filled with unexplainable joy. My heartfelt gratitude will always go straight to God first, the source of my strength and hope. All the glory are His alone,” she said.
Meanwhile, the College of Nursing (CON) Community is proud of what Ms. Gemillan has achieved. In fact, in a Facebook post, CON Alumnus Mr. Geoffry Leysa encouraged everyone to support the young lady in her next journey, “we want to support her in this endeavor as she gives pride and honor to our City and our Alma Mater. We are knocking at everyone’s heart as we are raising funds to help her with all her expenses. Any amount that you can share would mean so much to her. This is our best way to show our support and this will lift her confidence.”
Ms. Gemillan would like to, “thank my family and friends who have been with me since day one, the love they have for me and I on them is incomparable. To my amazing handler, Ira Jucaban, who is the most passionate person I know. I’ve never met someone who’s so in love with their craft, and I feel honored to have witnessed your artistry – I owe you this victory. To my team and mentors, Sir Josh Sales, Sir Jojo, Sir Lee, Janjan, Mommy Maimai, Tyrone, and the beautiful Doctor Aica – words alone are not enough to express my love and gratitude for you all. I’m so blessed to have met and been taken care of by such professionals. To my astounding Dean – Atty. Salex E. Alibogha – and to the entire College of Nursing, who has shown their never-ending support all throughout this journey, I am the luckiest girl alive because I’m supported by an amazing group of people. This is my institution’s victory just as it is mine. And for that, I will forever be in their debt.”
Ms. Gemillan will be competing and will represent Iloilo in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
This feat of Ms. Gemillan in one way or another shows that CPU continues to strive for excellence; molding students “to become better individuals, better citizens, better Christians whose dedication and service to God and humanity encompasses the true Central Spirit.”