Kristin Jesha Mari A. Sandig
4th year BS Mass Communications
We pray that there will soon be students who will be walking again on the campus of CPU.
This October 20th, CPU started the 2nd subterm of the 1st semester. This coincides with the start of limited face-to-face classes currently being tested in other areas of the country. This gives us hope that maybe we can soon go back to our classrooms.
For us students, here are reasons why face-to-face classes are important:
*There are some things that can’t be done virtually.
The school has adapted to the hindrances brought out by the pandemic but we can all agree that there are considerable downsides to virtual learning. There are things you will find difficult to learn via video chat. There are some things that have to be practiced in order to master, such as doing laboratory exercises. You can look at a photo of a slide culture in online classes but that doesn’t teach the student how to do it themselves. Nursing, engineering, and HRM students also need to practice their skills hands-on. For some things, nothing beats the hands-on approach.
*Physical classes help with social interactions.
In a class of 30 random people, it is common to meet and befriend someone; interact with them in order to share ideas. This opens an avenue for social interaction. With the current state of classes, there are times when students in the same class hardly interact at all. They would login to attend and never interact at all. Cooped up at home, our social interactions become limited.
Social interactions are important. The way we interact with people and build relationships impacts not only our social lives but also our physical, mental, and emotional health as well. With the toll of the pandemic, we need interaction in order to bounce back.
*In order to move forward we have to live our lives.
We have indeed endured so many hardships due to the pandemic but we have to get back on our feet. If we let this virus stop us, we will continue to be living in fear. We finally have the means to counter this and live our lives. We can be vaccinated and have a sense of normalcy in our lives. The children are the future. We need to cultivate our children to give them a brighter future. By getting vaccinated and following health protocols, we can help limit the spread of the virus. This will then allow us to have face-to-face classes. Our graduating students will soon enter the workforce. We need to ensure that each of them is equipped with the tools that they needed.
The virus is frightening. There are questions in regards to safety but life will always have uncertainties. All we can do is try. Find a way that works. It may not be today but as Centralians, we are hoping and praying that we can go back to the campus of CPU, have our classes in our classrooms, and interact with our classmates and friends.
by Rusieljs G. Lunasco
CPUAA Northeastern USA Chaplain Rev. Manuel dela Fuente turning over their donation to CPU Communications Director and Table Tennis Team Head Coach Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on.
The CPUAA Northeastern USA Chapter and the CPU Accountancy Batch 1997 donated ping-pong balls to the CPU Golden Lions Table Tennis Team on February 10, 2020, after the Grand Alumni Homecoming Celebrations.
The donations were turned over to Office of Communications Director and College Table Tennis Coach, Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on.
“We are thankful for CPUAA Northeastern USA Chapter and the CPU Accountancy Batch 1997 for donating to our team. We will surely use these in our practice,” said Rev. Jalando-on. The CPUAA Northeastern USA Chapter previously donated international standard Joola Table Tennis tables to CPU.
The CPU Golden Lions Table Tennis Team has recently won gold during the Western Visayas Athletic Association Meet on January 31 – February 5, 2020 at Roxas City, Capiz. The team is set to compete in the National PRISAA.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Ma’am Lucy de la Fuente will surely be missed by Centralians and friends.
In remembering Lucy Lahaylahay de la Fuente, a beloved member of the CPU family, one of our best teachers in English, is to evoke the essence of a mother, a mentor, and a friend. Ma’am Lucy was like a mother to us. She was kind and patient as she conducts our class. We seem not to want to end our class with her. She loved to share with us examples and principles on how to live life to the fullest; how to enjoy life by sharing and serving others.
We cannot forget the valuable lessons that would always end up with a punchline. She would convey it to us with a sense of humor. She really cared for her students; feeding and providing us with tools on how to improve and move up.
She was also a loving mother to her nephews and nieces. Together with her husband, Mr. Johnny de la Fuente, they served Central Philippine University and the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches in various capacities. She was generous and sympathetic to a cause especially on the issue of peace and justice. She shared to us the pains of a mother with what happened to her sons, John and Edward — victims of atrocities during the Martial Law years.
At the time of the revival of the CPU Student Republic after the Martial Law, we saw a smile on her face because her son, Manuel “Mawe” de la Fuente became the President of the newly revived CPU Republic. She supported the return of all campus organizations. The campus had a different kind of buzz during those times.
We will also remember Ma’am Lucy as a great mentor, particularly in the subject of English. Apart from the valuable lessons we learned in writing, she also taught us about art appreciation and on how to transform the visual art into literary art. Many of us who have attended classes with her were fortunate to have developed the fundamentals of the art of journalism.
Ma’am Lucy was also friendly. She would stop and chat with anyone in the campus. The friendship that she had established brought a positive influence in the life of her friends. She would chat and exchange ideas on any topic under the sun.
She had involvements in the academe, church, and media among others. Ma’am Lucy was long – time adviser of the Centralite and the Central Echo. As a journalist, she wrote for other publications. She also hosted a radio program, and for some years before she retired, she was a co-host in the CPU TV program Eco-Forum with Engr. Aurora Lim and Engr. Jeriel Militar. She would sometimes join the late Rev. Edwin Lariza in the weekly show “Angtanay sa Katin-aran.”
Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera, Chairman of the CPU Board of Trustees, described her in the following words,
“She was a well-loved professor of several generations of CPU students. She also served as a passionate and committed member of the CPU Corporation from 1993 to 2013, one among her numerous contributions to the institution that she so loved.
We will always remember her life and legacy which will continue to live on through her posterity and her students whose lives she had touched.”
In 1966, she finished her Bachelor of Theology at Central Philippine University. A year later, she graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in English also at CPU. Later, she finished her Master of Arts in English (Mass Communication) still at CPU. She started teaching at CPU in 1968, and at the same time worked as the Information Officer of the CPU Office of the Public Relations. She officially retired on August 1996. After that, she still helped CPU as a part-time teacher until 2002.
It may take so long to mention all her involvements and achievements, but Lucy de la Fuente is forever etched in our hearts and minds as a mother, a mentor, and a friend.
See you in the morning, Ma’am Lucy.
Engr. Bernie Cangrejo delivering his Pagdayaw to Alumni Homecoming Queen 2020 Ms. Edna Pelopero.
The CPU Alumni Homecoming Queen 2020 Edna Pelopero (BSN’ 78) was honored with an encomium or “pagdayaw” by the College of Engineering – Packaging Engineering Coordinator, Engr. Bernie Cangrejo during the Grand Alumni Homecoming Gala Night on February 7, 2020, at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.
Guests enjoyed the speech and had a few laughs as it reminded them of the good old days when festival queens were lauded with a “pagdayaw” after their coronation.
(from left) 1st. runner up Ms. EXCEL Rose Marie Aguirre (College of Engineering), Homecoming Queen 2020 Edna Pelopero (College of Nursing) and 2nd runner-up Ms. Scientia et Fides Mary Jane Chan (College of Commerce/ Business and Accountancy) during the Grand Alumni Homecoming.
Here is the full text of the encomium by Engr. Cangrejo:
Matin-aw ang langit kon wala sing gal-um
Ma asul ang dagat kon tulok-tulokon
Masadya ang homecoming, kon damu ga-tambong
Madinalag-on ang koronasyon, kon damu donasyon!
Maayad-ayad gid nga gab-i ka ninyo nga tanan!
Ang akon nga ulobrahon, sa sining kagab-ihon
Amo nga dayawon, CPU Grand Alumni Homecoming Queen 2020 naton!
Paagi sa encomium, binalaybay sa pulong nga Hiligyanon
Nga gin bag-o diutay ang pagkadihon, para maka sabay sa panahon.
Gani Queen Edna Pelopero nahauna, ikaw na ang paga dayawon isa-isa
Halin sa imo dapa-dapa, asta sa imo ulo ang ibalandra
Wala buhin kg wala sobra, ang matuod lang, indi chika
Indi fake news ang tirada, kundi ang true kg trending nga istorya!
Umpisahan ta sa imo dapa-dapa, nga daw alukaba sg talaba
Pagka hining, pagkaputi, gasiga, daw ginkuskos sa habon nga Perla
Mga tudlo sa tiil kumpleto cya, daw sa saging nga señorita,
Matanos kg mahumot na, wala kurikong kg ingrown pa!
Ang imo nga batiis, wala barikos, wala arikis
Ay abaw sa pagka kinis, daw gin agyan sg takinis
Ang tuhod mo in fairness, wala gabatyag arthritis
Ang sikreto ngaa flawless? Pamanyos man lang sg langis!
Imo mga legs nga matig-a, daw mga pakang sa labada
Daw mga paa sg baka, pwede mahimu crispy pata,
Ang balikawang mapag-on pa, daw sa CPU nga akasya
Ang imo hawak nga daw gitara, daw dalan pa Bucari ang kurbada!
Ang imo alatrasan, nga sa pagka matipulon
Daw sa buli sg kolon, nga na gaang sa pugon
Daw bumper sg Explorer, mabakod mapag-on
Nga kon imo bunggo-on, mabuong ang garapon!
Ang imo mga kamot kg butkon, nga manami hiluton
Mahumok himas-himason, kay Omega Pain gid imo lotion
Ang imo ilok kon amon hakluon, daw humot pinipig ang iya usbong
Indi lang sg bal-has, pag bas-on,
Kay werpa! Pan-os nga ginamos gid dayon!
Ang imo mga dughan, nga puno sg gugma mabatyagan
Kay dira lapit nahamtang, imo tagipusuon nga bulawan
Imo abaga pwede ka pas-an, isa ka saku nga bugas ma mag-an
Liug mo daw pusog sg kawayan, nga bisan lampusan,
TBH to be honest, deadma lang!
Flex ko lang imo nga bibig, nga wala naga wilwig
Sa pagkapula bal-an gid, istewetes lang ang gin pahid
Kag kon ikaw mag kutib-kutib, pati si Yorme ga balikid
Indi lang mag chismis kg binutig, kay basi masambil, tapos gid!
Ang imo nga ilong, nga na tungtong, sa nawong
Daw makopa lantawon, sa pagkatangos daw Mayon
Ang imo mga ngipon, sa pagkaputi sa pagka tahum
Kon ang mansanas ingkiton, daw sa piranha katalum!
Ang imo nga yuhum, mas mahagpok pa sa chicharon
Kon makita sg pamatan-on, naga kahulog ang pantalon – sa halayan,
Ano abi kay pagkimpit indi mapag-on.
Bisan sa imo nga landong, kon magtabok ka sa dalanon
Jaro Liko naga tadlong, Jaro CPU, Derecho Dungon!
Insert emoticon, nga smiley lang dayon!
Kon ikaw mag yam-id, daw si Gloria Romero,
Kon ikaw mag takilid, daw si Alma Moreno
Kon ikaw mag balikid, daw si Liza Soberano
Apang kon ikaw mag bulid-bulid, daw si Cardo, Probinsyano!
Ang imo amimilok, nga grabe ang pagka bahud
Pwede masab-itan sg hinalay, sg calendar mabakud
Ang imo, kilay nga is life, take a look, naga sampok
Kag kon ikaw ang magtulok,
Daw matunaw si Jang Geun Suk kg Ji Chang Wook!
Ang imo mga mata, just now, kon ako ang mag-tan-aw
Daw iya sg isda nga bukaw-bukaw kg lipong nga gusaw
Sa pagkasipat, matin-aw, kita mo gani pati tiangaw
Kg kon mata mag lumaw-lumaw, kami sigurado ang mapunaw!
Ang imo agtang sa ulo, daw International Airport sg Iloilo
Kay malapad? Indi guro! Kundi nga world class sigurado!
Imo buhok sa ulo, sa pagkahining, wala kaspa, wala kuto
Kay conditioner nga gamit mo, kopras nga gin-usang, epektibo!
Ang imo nga panit, ang kutis porselana
Mahumok, mapino kg wala buho-buho, daw tinapay sg Angelina
Ang gamit nga pamahid, lanahan sg ahos kg luy-a
Epektibo sa sakit tyan, pati sa aswang may pangontra!
But beauty is skin deep, what’s inside you, ang labi kg labaw
Gani mga internal organs, dal-on man sa pagdayaw
Ang imo kidney kg atay, abaw, just betcha by golly wow
Wala stones, wala fats, ang x-ray kg CT scan matin-aw!
Ang attire, havey na havey, OOTD Outfit of the Day!
Sa pagrampa OMG, keri na keri, petmalu kg lodi,
Chill lang hambal sg BOT, FTW for the win, baskug si mumshie
Kg mema lang, meron lang masabi, sana oil, naka intiende!
Kg ang korona sa ulo natongtong, akon lang gid anay klaruhon
Wala sg virus nga makalalaton, indi man korona nga tunukon
Gani mga pispis kg kabulakan, naga udyak sa kalipay
Sa imo Reyna Edna, matahum nga lin-ay, nga sg Ginuo gin bugay
Sa imo lawas naga panalaytay, dugo sg Ilongga nga tunay
May kaisug nga mag-away, para sa kamatuoran kg katawhay!
Kay ang sa gwa nga katahum lamang,
Indi ang tunay nga talaksan kg timbangan
Mas labi sa sining kalibutan, ang imo kaalam kg maayong batasan
Ikaw nga gin koronahan, simbolo sg tanan nga mga kababaihan!
Anak, iloy, asawa, lola, utod, dalaga, tindera, estudyante, negosyante, presidente, manugbulante, helper, caregiver, manager, engineer, driver, welder, writer, factory worker, nurse, doctor, pulis, pharmacist, dentist, abogado, accountant, kg madamu pa nga iban!
Gani tandaan, Independent Woman, do not limit what you can!
Mangin madinalag-on kg mapag-on, sa unos nga gina atubang
Padayon sa paghandum, malab-ot kahilwayan kg kalipayan
Kamo ang tunay nga hiyas sg kalibutan,
Labaw pa sa manggad kg bulawan!
Gani bag-o ako mag pa alam, kamo tanan akon gid pasalamatan
Kamo akon gina pangin bulahan, kamo akon gina pasidunggan
Sa inyo katahum, kaisug, kabakud, EXCEL Women Centralians,
Kay ang inyo tinutuyo isa lang kg isa gid lamang,
Nga ang ini nga tanan, para CPU buligan, para sa CPU nga kadalag-an!
Mabuhay kamo tanan! Kg once again good evening everyone!
Bow!
By Cyrus A. Natividad
The CPUDC with Adviser-Artistic Director Randy A. Lero (left).
Central Philippine University Dance Company (Tumandok sang Iloilo) received the Extra-Curricular Iconic Award for its Iconic Contribution in the Field of Education from the World Education Icon Awards on October 10, 2021. An E-Certificate was received and a trophy will arrive this week.
According to Professor Randy A. Lero, Adviser and Artistic Director, the Dance Group which started in 2018 had its first Cultural Exchange program in 2019. Lero said, “The exchange program was realized with the help of Kawachinagano International Friendship Association in Kawachinagano City, Osaka Japan.” He added that it is a yearly program that was stopped because of pandemic. Hopefully, it will normalize again next year.”
On November 18, 2021, CPUDC will represent the Philippines in a Dance Festival organized by the Media Center of Kawachinagano City, Japan together with some dance companies from India, Taiwan, Australia, Argentina, and other countries – through a virtual presentation.
The Group has performed many times before at the CPU Rose Memorial Auditorium. It has also performed in South Korea and in a U.S. Tour sponsored by the CPU Alumni Association and Philippine Airlines. The CPU Dance Company (Tumandok sang Iloilo) is under the CPU Cultural Affairs Office headed by Prof. Crista Huyong.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Former Iloilo City Councilor and College of Law Alumni Atty. Joshua Alim is the new president of the CPUAAI.
Meeting Attorney Joshua C. Alim – newly installed CPU Alumni Association, Inc. President on a Monday morning was not just like any other day. He calls up the Centralian media for coffee to exchange ideas and news updates. That confirms the cordial leadership that he is known for. In fact, he’s still connected with the mainstream media, government officials and agencies in Iloilo City.
Alim, who authored a City Council resolution that made Central Philippine University a tourism site, was a consistent proponent of pro-people ordinances and has been a staunch advocate of consumers’ rights such as Fair Electricity billing while he was in the City Council.
Asked about how he manages his time between his family and work, Alim said that, “I have been used to an active lifestyle – that is management and satisfaction of anything I have committed for the day.”
For the question: What are you looking forward to your time as new President of the CPU Alumni Association? “To be closer to the community (as he used to be in the City Council), and promote charity that begins in my work with CPUAAI, Alim replied. “But early on, I would like to do some face lifting of the alumni office. This office exists because of CPUAAI – let’s make a little renovation for the comfort of our guests and visiting alumni,” he added.
With regard to programs, Alim said, “we would like to enhance our outreach programs – so that it could link up or support our academic outreach projects to the communities.” He added that “much of the development projects will be balanced between our alumni donors and CPUAAI.”
The Scholarship program according to Alim will be enhanced as well. “We shall look into possibilities of funding for more of the poor but deserving students in CPU,” Alim said.
Atty. Joshua Alim is a pioneer member of the Centralians in Mass Media (CMM).
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Students of the College of Nursing have won various awards in the 4th WVH Research Conference 2021.
Central Philippine University College of Nursing won prizes from the Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (WVHDRC), during its 4th WV Health Research Conference on October 14-15, 2021. The group contestants won in Poster and Short Film categories – based on this year’s theme: Preparing for the future: sharing of Research and Practices of COVID 19 Prevention.
In the Poster category, CPU College of Nursing won 1st Place for its research poster entitled: Anxiety Level and Social Support in response to Lockdown and Self-Care Activities among Nursing Students in a Private Higher Educational Institution in Iloilo City. First Prize in this category is P 6,000.00.
Second Place in Poster Category was also won by CPU College of Nursing with a prize of P5,000.00, for their Research Poster entitled: Surviving the Pandemic: Lived Experiences of Nurses who Recovered from Covid-19 in Iloilo City. CPUCN also grabbed 3rd place for their Research Poster entitled: Lived Experiences of Doctors Utilizing Telemedicine for Patient Care in a Private Hospital in Iloilo City; with the prize of P 4,000.00.
In the Short Film Category, CPUCN won 2nd Prize for their film “Liza” with the prize of P 5,000.00. A Merit Award was given to CPU College of Nursing in the Idea Generation Contest. Their idea generated was: “Related Learning Experience in the Pandemic World.”
Certificates of Recognition were also given to the contestants from CPU College of Nursing.
by Jec Dan S. Borlado
Alumni who went to Camp Higher Ground were mostly composed of Pastors’ Kids.
Have you ever gone camping? How about a church camp? We might all have, and it was probably one of the most memorable times of our young lives. So meaningful and real were the events at camp that they have shaped most things we have become since the time there. Camps gift us with life-changing experiences. Camp Higher Ground continues to gift us with Jesus Christ.
Our Convention Baptist faith heritage, through the American Baptist Missionaries, acquired a piece of land, 54 hectares to be exact, at Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. It sits high in the mountains over-looking a bay with small islands and the Isle of Negros insight. The land also has a playful terrain home to lush trees and fresh air. When the sun goes down, you hear sounds of nature- candid and persistent. When the morning breaks, you are greeted with dew and chirping melodies.
The alumni campers that attended the Camp Higher Ground Reunion on February 8, 2020.
Pastors of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches would bring their congregations to the camp for purposes of revival, inspiration, and transformation. Pastors Wives and Pastor’s children (i.e. PK) would also be there to help with the work and witness a Christ-centered event that strengthens the faith of the community and introduces the Gospel of Christ to the young.
Having common experiences and shared memories at the one and only Camp Higher Ground, the Convention Baptist Pastor’s Kids organization and the staff and officers of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches gladly enjoins us to continue the legacy of faith of sharing the Gospel of Christ in and through the Camp at Barotac Viejo. The development of the camp also celebrates our common faith in Christ and offers opportunities for talents gained, wisdom discerned, and treasures discovered to be a source of overflowing blessing for our Baptist constituency and legacy benefiting of the next generation.
Pastors’ Kids at Camp Higher Ground.
We give glory to God for what has been and we are excited to be a part of the growth and development of the camp in the coming years- leading more lives to Christ and sharing to the community a foretaste of sustainable-abundant life in Christ. Shalom and Salaam.
The attendees of the February 8, 2020 Day Trip to camp were:
- Carl De La Peña
- Josette Jalando-on
- Tita Padojinog
- Ruth Baldonasa
- Marlon Brasiĺeño
- Medy Narciso
- Jec Dan Borlado
- Lea Lindero
- Emma Gico
- Joniel Howard Gico
- Jovito Padojinog
- Ven Mostacho
- Christy Jutare
- Job Santiago
- Glori Edna Libo-On
- Andres Hobar III
- Jess Magno
- Jenkins Bañas
- Jesse Ray Porras
- Orpha Vic Fara-On
- Manuel Dela Fuente
- Alpha Sorensen
- Aldren Arenga
- Imelda Arenga
- Francis Neil Jalando-on
- Levie Papas
- Michael “Dindo” Pillora
- Harold Peñacerrada
- Amparo Alforque
- Ronalyn Faustino
- Mary Ann Legada
- Molly Mangana
- Michelle Lenizo
- Henna Baclagon
- Deliciosa Baclagon
- Ruth Fe Salditos
- Maydin Acero
- Vince Silencino
- Faith Basiao
- Samuel Talha
- Jesher Gasataya
- Ivanna Dela Peña
- Flora Grace Cudiamat
- Jerson Narciso
- Agripino Gallos Jr.
- Hermely Jalando-on
- Nora Gierza
- Adele Grace Fegarido
The Alumni Campers arrived at around 9:30 am at camp. They were greeted with welcome snacks and coffee. After settling down, a worship experience was held with songs, welcoming remarks from the General Secretary and President of the CPBC, individual introductions with sharing, and a meditation led by Rev. Harold Peñacerrada.
A sumptuous lunch was served to all with food coming from various places and friends. We give thanks for the donor of the lechon – Peter Irving Corvera, and to all the donors we give thanks.
After lunch, with coffee in our souvenir mugs, the group had a session on the current progress of the camp and the possibilities of development in the future. It was a lively sharing and outpouring of hopes and dreams for what the camp can become for God’s glory.
As it was getting late into the afternoon, the campers started to descend back to the low lands. We praise and thank God for the safe travels, ample provision of food, and the wonderful fellowship with one another.
We continue to pray that more campers experience their mountain-top experience with God at Camp Higher Ground.
By Nestle G. Taala
Vienafe Jornadal Recinto was the keynote speaker of the 5th NCC Memorial Lecture Series.
Central Philippine University College of Nursing (CPU CN) together with CPU, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital, and Iloilo Mission Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association (CCINAA), sponsored by CPU Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Class of 1981, conducted the 5th Natividad Campillo Caipang (NCC) Memorial Lecture Series with the theme, “The Life and Legacy of NCC: Strengths-Based Anchor of Centralian Nurses Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic” on October 16, 2021, via Zoom Teleconferencing.
Prof. Cynthia J. Mendoza, CPU CN Faculty Member, led the opening prayer which was then followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the CPU Alma Mater Song. CPU CN Dean Atty. Salex E. Alibogha expressed his utmost gratefulness to all the participants in said lecture in his opening remarks.
Prof. Elsie S. Italia, Co-author of the book The Life and Legacy of Natividad Campillo Caipang, gave a glimpse of the life of Dean Caipang.
This year’s keynote speaker, Vienafe Jornadal Recinto, MSN RN AOCN, encouraged the participants to “continue the legacy of Dean Caipang and the School of Nursing.” She said, “Let us uphold the doctrine in our University Seal – ‘Scientia et Fides’. Through faith and science, we can ensure that we are grounded in a strength-based anchor amidst this global pandemic and beyond.” This was followed by the lectures of Paulette Panes Chua, BSN Class of 1981, about the Role of Advanced Practice Nurse in COVID-19, and of Meriam Amy, BSN Class of 1981, about the Caring and Compassion Amidst COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Chembelene Dionio Castor, RN, BSN, CGRN, and Rosario Jarangue Gaerlan (BSN Class 1981) talked about Resiliency during COVID-19 and the Challenges in Hemodialysis during COVID-19, respectively.
The Ruby Jubilarians (BSN Class 1981) was introduced through a video presentation, after which a panel discussion was conducted to cater clarifications from the participants.
To inspire the partakers of said lecture series, Phoebe Lobaton Carumba shared the Challenges as Nurse Manager during COVID-19; Phebe L. Pendon imparted “When COVID-19 Strikes the Family: Trials and Triumphs”; and there were testimonies from CPU CN Faculty of Class of 1981 as well.
Family members of the late Dean Caipang also joined the program where her daughter, Nadiene Caipang, acknowledged the effort of CPU CN, CCINAA, and BSN Class of 1981 in holding the lecture series. This was then followed by the insights and response from Elyssa D. Baldon, CPU CN Student Council Governor.
Prof. Annalie D. Gilongos, CCINAA President, rendered her closing remarks expressing her appreciation for the success of the said event while Prof. Joy B. Lacson, CPU CN Level IV Coordinator, led the closing prayer.
The program was well-participated not just by the nursing students from CPU but by fellows from other institutions as well.
by Cyrus A. Natividad
CPU College of Agriculture Alumni during their reunion.
ARUGA which means in Tagalog dialect “to care”, stands for Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardeners Association – a group of Centralian Agriculturists alumni who organized themselves into a productive retirement association. They are grateful to University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, for providing them a vacant lot at the Centennial Village in Aganan, Pavia. The lot is managed by couple Joe and Delma Umadhay, both CPU Agriculture Alumni. The place has been called the Agri-Alumni Fellowship House and Garden. The members also maintain an organic vegetable garden, with patches of root crops and medicinal herbs.
They have adopted alumni from other colleges who enjoy the fellowship and organic brunches they partake every time they attend the ARUGA retirees’ fellowship on Wednesdays.
The ARUGA makes sure there are enough vegetables on the table for the fellowship lunch. It was observed by some of the guests that, “the retirees are not getting old!”
CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles spoke to the alumni and students of the College of Agriculture now known as the College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences.
The College of Agriculture Alumni Association, with its President Dr. Reynaldo Dusaran held their reunion on February 8, Saturday at the Agri-alumni Fellowship House during the Grand Alumni Homecoming dubbed as “Agri-alumni Barrio Fiesta.”
At 7:00 AM, the Alumni had Coffee time with CARES faculty and student at the CPU Cares Dean’s Office at the Lenwood Edge Building (formerly, X Building) before proceeding to the University Church for a Devotional at 9:00 AM.
The newly-elected CPU College of Agriculture Alumni Association Officers.
The alumni proceeded to the Fellowship House at the Centennial Village at 10:00 AM. The opening ceremony started at 11:00 AM. The campaign for the Enrique S. Altis and Wilfredo G. Espada Endowment Funds were launched during the program. The Golden Jubilarians of Class 1968, 1969 and 1970 were recognized as well.
A variety show was held from twelve noon and onwards. Each Agriculture Alumni Batch rendered a presentation number at one-hour interval with the next batch, so that the program ended up at around six in the evening. The celebration and bonding ended shortly before midnight.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Pastor Jec Dan Borlado, President of Rotary Club of Jaro Centraline with fellow Centralians and Rotarians.
In the October 2021 issue of the international newsletter “Our Foundation Newsletter,” published by the Rotary Global History Fellowship, the Rotary International selected the CPU Rotary Club of Jaro Centraline among the four Rotary club chapters from across the globe for its proposed Peace Project.
RCJC Chapter President Jec Dan Borlado was given recognition by Rotary International along with the Presidents of 3 other Rotary International Clubs — Rotary Club of South Sudan, Rotary Club of Pune Camp, India and Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse II, Nigeria. The noteworthy project proposal submitted by RCJC President Borlado is a Friendship Wheel marker.
Borlado and the Rotary Club of Jaro Centraline intend to dedicate the proposed Rotary Friendship Wheel within the CPU campus, depending on agreements and sourcing of funds. The Friendship Wheel will be an activity area that will be useful for Centralians.
Borlado said that, “Centralians are living reflections of peace, friendship and goodwill.”
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
University Church Senior Pastor Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian, God’s Grace Committee Chairperson Mrs. Angel Robles receive a check from CPUAA Midwestern USA from CPUFOA President Mrs. Flora Guillergan- Cudiamat.
Alumni, faculty and staff, students and the CPU community gathered for the Balik UC Service and God’s Grace Sunday on February 9, 2019, at the University Church. The service is one of the last activities in the schedule of events for the Grand Alumni Homecoming 2020.
During the service, God’s Grace Program Committee Member, Ms. Elma Solas, expressed her thanksgiving to the people who willingly donated to the said program. “We are very thankful for the generous donors of the God’s Grace Program. We are also grateful to our anonymous donors who unselfishly give a large amount to the University Church specifically to this ministry” she said.
Former and present members of the University Church Choir sing The Majesty and Glory of Your Name.
A check from the CPU Alumni Association Midwest Chapter and Northern California Chapter were turned over by the CPUFOAA President, Flora Grace Guillergan Cudiamat and CPUAA Northern California Chapter President, Kathy Kriewall to God’s Grace Committee member, Mrs. Angel Robles, and University Church Senior Pastor, Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian. The God’s Grace Program of the church helps give free meals and housing to work students.
The God’s Grace Program recipients rendered a special song number which was followed by a testimony from 2nd year Political Science student, Sophia Marie V. Ynion.
Ynion shared her hardships of being a work student and how it molded her to become strong and resilient. “If it weren’t for my experiences I could not have learned patience and hardwork. I would not have gained many friends. I could not have enjoyed the privileges of being a work student and I would not be standing before you today,” she said.
Grand Alumni Homecoming Choir singing the theme song for this year’s homecoming One Song, One Voice, One Spirit.
More than 50 people which were composed of former and present members of the University Church Choir, sung “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” as the musical anthem. The theme song for this year’s Grand Alumni Homecoming entitled “One Song, One Voice, One Spirit, composed by Sharon Rose Buensuceso – Enabe and arranged by Tim Buensuceso were also sung by the Grand Alumni Homecoming Choir.
In his message, Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian talked about the special bond of Jesus and the family of Lazarus and relates it to the wonderful relationship and camaraderie of the CPU Community.
The church was packed with students, faculty, staff, alumni and people from the CPU Community.
“CPU, the University Church as its center has been a poured-out perfume, a broken alabaster for 114 years, emitting its fragrance to all who have been part of its existence. CPU has been emitting God’s grace for 114 years,” he said.
The service was followed by an exhibit launch of the church’s history and auxiliary groups which was followed by fellowship snacks at the Student Center.