by Edwin C. Laru-an
Aylah is a member of the CPU Badminton Girls Team.
Name: Jamila Aylah Jover Lagradante
Nickname: Aylah
Height: 5’0”
Grade/year: Grade 9
Playing Position: Badminton – Singles and Doubles
Team: Badminton Secondary Girls
Coach: Joebert Pillado
Hometown: Pavia, Iloilo
Achievements:
Palarong Pambansa 2019 Silver Medalist
Batang Pinoy 2019 National Finalist
PRISAA 2019 Secondary Girls Doubles- Bronze
PRISAA 2019 Secondary Mixes Doubles- Silver Medalist
Hobbies: Study.Train.Eat.Chill.Sleep.Repeat.
Favorite Player: Tai Tzu ying and Coach Anne Alba
Most Memorable Game:
I consider all my games memorable because each game has taught me lessons that would help me improve. But I think I consider the Palarong Pambansa 2019 the most memorable one because it is the venue where the best players from all regions faced each other. It was the most challenging yet unforgettable.
Principle in Life:
“Nothing great ever came that easy. Hard work and Perseverance will bring one on top.”
What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions: A Golden Lion does not run from challenges, we SMASH it. A Golden Lion never quits and would always fight! One develops values that not anyone else in this world can take it away from you. Roarrr!
Why did you choose CPU: I chose CPU because I believe this university will help me reach my goals in life and will mold me holistically.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
The CPU Website placed 1st in uniRank’s 2020 Western Visayas Ranking and League Tables as February 2020. The University also placed 24th in the Top 200 overall country ranking, a significant jump from last year’s ranking which was No. 33. Only one educational institution from Region VI entered the Top 30. The next school from the Western Visayas is the University of the Philippines-Visayas which is rank No. 40.
In uniRank’s latest regional ranking, CPU bested the University of the Philippines-Visayas and the University of St. La Salle, which placed second and third respectively.
According to its website (https://www.4icu.org/about/index.htm#ranking): The aim of the uniRank University RankingTM is to provide an approximate global ranking of world universities and colleges based upon their web presence and popularity in terms of estimated traffic, trust/authority, and quality link popularity. This is especially intended to help international students and academic staff to understand how popular a specific higher education institution is in a foreign country.
CPU’s ranking is credited to the internet activity of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Since the re-launch of the Centralian Link an online publication of the University in 2016, the university website has been receiving a lot of traffic due to site visits, inquiries, and shares, mostly from alumni and foreign students who wish to study in CPU. Over the years, traffic on the CPU website as well as in its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, has increased four times.
uniRank (formerly 4icu.org or 4 International Colleges & Universities) is an international higher education directory, reviewing accredited universities and colleges in the world. uniRank includes 12,358 colleges and universities, ranked by web popularity, in 200 countries.
The CPU website is managed by Webmaster Mark Clemens Ortaliz under the Office of Communications.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Eric Cordevilla Otayde (2nd from left) was elected President of CPU PSAA last 2015.
The moment he came back to his beloved Alma Mater, Eric Cordevilla Otayde (Political Science Batch ’84) called on his former classmates and Pol Sci graduates of CPU to start up a strong special alumni organization. The Political Science Alumni Association (PSAA) was born with Otayde as its first elected president.
While teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences, he accepted leadership positions. He is a seasoned leader from Antique. His previous positions in private and government institutions include: as Municipal Councilor of Sibalom Antique, Board Member, Provincial Administrator and Public Information of Antique; Board of Regents, University of Antique.
He was Chairman of the Provincial Government Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Executive President of Antique Lions Club.
Otayde believes in positive action and in “moving on when there is a storm.” He said, “I need to emphasize that God provides us the opportunity and it is on us to take on the responsibility.”
He shares this quote from John Quincy Adams, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Team Hiyas, Elementary Department’s Praise and Worship Team leading the students in song.
CPU held its Christ Emphasis Week Celebrations from February 10, 17-21, 2020 in various venues inside the university. The theme for this year’s CEW, “Life Hacks” is based on John 1:4 (“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.”) and John 1:10 (He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him.”) The theme for this year focuses on going back to the basic hacks of life through God’s Word and finding the meaning of life in Christ.
Mr. Francis Lara Ho, Professor Rea Angelica Villeza, Pastor Norman Lao and Pastor Lloyd Basco were the speakers for the college and senior high school convocations. While the speakers for the kindergarten department, elementary department, and senior high school department are Pastor Chobelle Ferrer Pastor Neva Ruth Pendon and Professor Harrace Gem Caver, respectively.
Prof. Rea Angelica Villeza speaks during the CEW convocation on Wednesday afternoon at Rose Memorial Auditorium.
Opening celebration speaker Mr. Francis Lara Ho talked about Living Big and entrusting one’s life to the Lord. He is the producer of the upcoming Hollywood Film “Freedom Fighters”.
Pastor Lloyd Basco talked about living a life centered in God’s word. He is a teacher at CPU Junior High School and a pastor at the Journey Church.
CEW started with the Faculty and Staff Convocation at the University Church with Mr. Francis Lara Ho as the speaker, he was also the speaker for the College of Law and School of Graduate Studies convocations. Ho talked about “Living Big” and entrusting one’s dreams to the Lord. He also used the story of Hopevale – the martyrdom of American Baptist Missionaries in Tapaz, Capiz as a powerful illustration. Francis is co-producing the upcoming movie, “Freedom Fighters” that features the story of these pioneers of Christian faith in Panay.
Professor Rea Angelica talked about a specific life hack, Emit Life: Speak Life and how our words can change the world. She talked about using our words wisely as it can make or break the people around us. She encouraged the students to speak words of encouragement to uplift others.
Pastor Norman Lao leading students to accept Christ in a convocation at the University Church.
Pastor Norman shared spiritual life hacks to be able to live a purposeful life. We must live a life of urgency, we should live a life that should prioritize God and we must live a life with a sense of eternity.
Pastor Lloyd U. Basco talked about living a life that is centered in the Word of God. He emphasized that a Word-led life is the key to success and prosperity according to God’s standards.
The Christ Emphasis Week ended with a Praise Jam on February 21 at the Big Field.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
PSAA Officers during a dinner meeting in Iloilo City before the pandemic.
As we look forward to new leaders in the government in 2022, the CPU Political Science Alumni Association looks back to six years ago when it inducted its first set of officers in a grand Alumni Reunion in 2015 at the CPU Educational Media Center Conference Hall. Dr. Teodoro C. Robles was the Guest Speaker and Inducting Officer.
The elected President was Eric C. Otayde with VP for External Affairs and VP for Administration Atty. Gualberto V. Cataluña and Cyrus A. Natividad, respectively; Secretary Alma S. Diaresco, Treasurer Jovy S. Espalabra, Asst. Treasurer Juvelyn T. Clementir; Business Manager Reynaldo Gonzales, PIO Nelson Jutare, Sr., Muse Ruby Tupas and Legal Advisers: Atty. Joshua C. Alim and Atty. Immanuel Sodusta.
Before the program started, the alumni enjoyed sharing their experiences with one another for the last 32 years. They then gathered and launched the PSAA – special CPU alumni chapter. By this time, everyone present has their own established career, family, and business. The group have four lawyers who were eventually voted as officers and legal advisers of the group.
Some PSAA members have served their localities, established businesses, taught in schools and some became members of the press. Definitely, PSAA Alumni are proud of being Centralians wherever they are. The Central Spirit continues to bind them to Central.
During the pandemic, the group is virtually connected and started the celebrations since September 25 this year. The Group Chat is full of stories and possible plans.
The PSAA celebrates its 6th year with gratefulness to God and to its beloved Central Philippine University.
by Rusieljs Lunasco
(from left) CBA Dean Dr. Lorna Grande, CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles and CPU Board of Trustees Chairman and CBA alumnus Atty. Von Lovel Bedona.
The College of Commerce/College of Business and Accountancy held its 2nd Grand Alumni Homecoming on February 9, 2020, at the Iloilo Convention Center.
During the gathering, College of Business and Accountancy Dean, Dr. Lorna Grande, gave updates on the recent accomplishments of the college and its proposed project. CBA has gained its LEVEL IV Institutional Re-Accreditation status from ACSCU-ACI, formerly ACSCU-AAI (Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities-Accrediting Agency, Inc.), the college has also garnered a passing percentage higher than that of the national passing percentage during the recently concluded CPA Board Exam, the BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education. She also challenged the Alumni of the College of Business and Accountancy to donate for the proposed College of Business and Accountancy Building.
Members of the Board of Trustees of the CPU College of Commerce/ College of Business and Accountancy Alumni Association during their Oath-Taking.
Mr. Larry Lebiga (rank 1, 1977 CPA Board Exam) and Mr. Val Palma (rank 14, 2001 CPA Board Exam) CPA Board Exam Topnotchers were recognized in the said event. The College also acknowledged Mrs. Nellie Obligacion, donor for CBA Work Students.
The distinguished alumni of the College of Commerce, who have served the CPU Board of Trustees, were given their due recognition. They are: Mr. Noli Bajada (BS Commerce major in Accounting 1960), Chairman, Finance Committee 2016-2021; Atty. Peter Irving Corvera (Bachelor of Science in Commerce 1990), Chairman 2013-2017, Vice Chairman 2017-2021, and Atty. Von Lovel Bedona (Bachelor of Science major in Accounting 1978), Chairman Board of Trustees, 2017-2021.
College of Commerce/ College of Business and Accountancy Alumni with former dean Dr. Teresita Crucero (center).
The Board of Directors for the College of Business and Accountancy Alumni Association also elected their Board of Directors: Florence Bogacia, Sherlock Chan, Arvin De Leon, Renjo Debil, Mark Tristan Golena, Kim Gumban, Francis Neil Jalando-on, Hermely Jalando-on, Larry Lebiga, Evelyn Maranon, Noel Siosan, Louise Vail, Rex Velarde Jr., Geenalyn Chin Vista, and Stephen Yuson.
The 1st Grand Alumni Homecoming of the College of Commerce/ Business and Accountancy was held in 2005 during the Centennial Year of Central Philippine University.
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
An old photo of the entrance of Central Philippine College.
On October 1, 2021, Central Philippine University officially celebrated its 116 years of existence. All Centralians can remember that CPU started as Jaro Industrial School on October 1, 1905, with Rev. William O. Valentine as its first Principal.
There is one historical trivia that we oftentimes miss in the history of CPU. Jaro Industrial School was not renamed to Central Philippine College. It was first renamed as Central Philippine School in 1923. For 1 year, we were called as CenPhiCol in old historical records would attest. It was then in 1924 when we became Central Philippine College.
There is also another date that we sometimes forget to celebrate. It is April 1, 1953. Why is that date significant? It was on April 1, 1953 when the Department of Education approved our request for university status. The Administration officials have not known the approval during that time. There was no text messaging or social media during that time yet. The communication from the government was hand-carried and it arrived on time for the commencement exercises on April 8, 1953.
The letter said, “By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines, I, Cecilio Putong, Secretary of Education, do hereby grant to Central Philippine College of Iloilo City, the authority to use the name Central Philippine University, effective April 1, 1953.” We can just imagine the celebration of Centralians during the graduation exercises.
On August 1, 1953, during its regular meeting, the Board of Trustees through a formal motion and duly seconded, changed the name to Central Philippine University.
So this year marks the 68th year that Central Philippine College became Central Philippine University and the 116th year since Jaro Industrial School. To God be the glory!
by Rusieljs Lunasco
CPU Golden Lions’ Football Team (Secondary Level) with CPU Sports Director Mr. Edwin Laru-an (left) and Coach Mr. Bob Rommel Javellana (back second from left).
Central Philippine University dominated the recently concluded Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) Meet on January 31 – February 5, 2020 at Roxas City, Capiz.
Team ILOPRISAA garnered 286 golds, 191 silvers, and 64 bronze medals, and was hailed as the overall champions. Team ILOPRISAA is mostly of athletes from the CPU Golden Lions.
For the tertiary Level, the Golden Lions’ volleyball women, tennis men, sepak takraw men, swimming women, table tennis men, taekwondo women, taekwondo men, karatedo women, karatedo men, chess women, and athletics women all won gold medals in the said meet. Ms. CPU Republic 2019 Jhasmine Jarrell Ocampo also won second runner-up during the Mutya ng WVPRISAA.
For the secondary level, the chess girls, swimming girls, football boys, table tennis boys, table tennis girls, taekwondo boys, taekwondo girls, tennis boys, tennis girls, volleyball girls, and dancesports also bagged gold for Iloilo and are set to join the tertiary athletes to represent Region VI in the National PRISAA.
Here are the official results of the performance of the CPU Golden Lions Athletes:
Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) Meet 2020
January 31 – February 5, 2020 at Roxas City Capiz
OFFICIAL LINE UP
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL & TERTIARY ATHLETES
ATHLETICSTERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
AGUIRRE, Rogen R. BPED 2 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze 1st Runner Up
DEMONTAÑO, Dan Angelo C. BSIT 1 1 Gold, 1 Silver 1st Runner Up
ATHLETICS TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
DE LA PEÑA, Christine P. BSMLS 1 1 Bronze Champion
LAMPARERO, Jacqui Rosee V. BSPsyc 2 1 Gold, 1 Silver Champion
BASKETBALL TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
SASUMAN, Miguel Cyrene M. BSBA 3 1st Runner Up
BADMINTON TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
FERRANCULLO, UzzheeGyle S. BSBA 4 Silver-Doubles 1st Runner Up
REDOSENDO, Jane Francis G. BSBA 1 Bronze-Singles 1st Runner Up
TACLAS, Paul Vincent M. BSHM 1 Gold-Mixed Doubles 1st Runner Up
CHESS TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
DORONILA, Jotham D. BSChe 2 Bronze-B4 1st Runner Up
GARCIA, Chris Matthew B. BSN 1 Silver-B1 1st Runner Up
CHESS TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
BIÑAS, Eunice Lois D. BPSY 1 Silver-B3 Champion
Senior High School:
GUIRHEM, Fiona Geeweneth B. Grade 12 Gold-B1 Champion
PORRAS, Famille Bianca P. Grade 12 Gold-B2 Champion
KARATEDO TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
FERMOCIL, RJ Realms F. Grade 11 Gold-Team Kumite Champion
KARATEDO TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
CORRAL, Claire V. BSActy 1 Silver-Ind. Kata Champion
Silver-Ind. Kumite
Gold-Team Kumite
Senior High School:
FUENTES, Kimberly A. Grade 11 Gold-Ind. Kumite Champion
LOBO, Jeenie Marey P. Grade 11 Gold-Ind. Kumite Champion
MAGULIMAN, Therese Marie V. Grade 11 Gold-Ind. Kumite Champion
Gold-Team Kumite
TAEKWONDO TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
DIASNES, Alfie A. BSEd 4 Gold- Ind. B Poomsae Champion
Gold- Team Poosae
HORLADOR III, Adriano D. BSIT 1 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
Senior High School:
AGUIRRE, Zachary T. Grade 12 Gold- Mix Poomsae Champion
Gold- Team Poosae
GANTALAO, June Draico C. Grade 12 Gold- Ind. A Poomsae Champion
Gold- Team Poosae
TAEKWONDO TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
AGUIRRE, Cyril Marie F. BPEd 1 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
TAMBONG, Mary Klarein M. BMLS 1 Gold- Ind. B Poomsae Champion
Gold- Team Poosae Champion
Senior High School:
DINERO, Czarylle Faye Edwardine M. Grade 12 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
SOTOMIL, EstrelarrynePolla Ericca F. Grade 12 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
TABLE TENNIS TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
TAMAYOR, Deosam B. BSTM 1 Champion
Senior High School:
CAOYONAN, Rem Francis E. Grade 12 Gold-Doubles Champion
GAYOSO, J Allan Noel C. Grade 12 Gold-Singles Champion
VICENCIO, Jei Allen R. Grade 12 Champion
TABLE TENNIS TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
BUBONGAN, Mary Grace D. BSPSyc 2 Gold-Doubles 1st Runner Up
CAOYONAN, Frances Necole E. BSPhar 2 1st Runner Up
DEQUIÑA, JohannahMariz B. BSPSyc 1 1st Runner Up
Senior High School:
GOMEZ, Clarice Thalia D. Grade 12 Gold-Doubles 1st Runner Up
OLIVA, Ann Nicole L. Grade 12 Gold-Singles 1st Runner Up
SWIMMINGTERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Individual: Overall:
ARENAL, Carla June M. BSTM 2 2 Golds, 3 Bronze Champion
PALOMA, Geraldine Rose A. BSCS 2 3 Golds, 4 Silver Champion
FOOTBALL TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
DELARIARTE, Jed S. BSED X 3 1st Runner Up
MONTILLA, Fritz Louie M. BSHM 4 1st Runner Up
VELARIO IV, Antonio C. BSBA 1 1st Runner Up
SEPAK TAKRAW TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
CABUAL, Baron B. BPEd 2 Champion
CATAGUE, Christian Dave C. BPEd 1 Champion
CUDO, Jose Glenn M. BSBA 2 Champion
GALIA, Jay-ar B. BSED X 4 Champion
JALANDONI, John Hiros B. BPEd 2 Champion
LAMASAN, Joshua S. BSIT 3 Champion
PAREJA, EJ J. BSBA 2 Champion
TOGLE, Steven M. BPEd 2 Champion
Senior High School:
AQUINO, Jabeheart B. Grade 12 Champion
LIBRADO, Reynald Kim E. Grade 11 Champion
OÑATE, Paul Germae L. Grade 11 Champion
SUAY, Matthius Phillippe H. Grade 12 Champion
TENNIS TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
FLORES, Matthew Alquinn S. BMLS 2 Champion
LEGASPI, Lorenzo Angelo Q. BSN 1 Champion
Senior High School:
GAZO, JJ Chrysler S. Grade 11 Champion
JIMENEA, Jon Dreve G. Grade 12 Champion
VOLLEYBALL TERTIARY MEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
DORONILA, Paolo Gabriel T. BSTM 1 1st Runner Up
DANCESPORT TERTIARY
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
CABANGON, Joshua Francis B. Grade 11 Participant
PORRAS, Phoebe Mhay Grade 11 Participant
VOLLEYBALL TERTIARY WOMEN
No. Name: Course/Year: Official Results:
AMUAN, Ritchelle C. BSBA 3 Champion
ATAZA, Angolaye C. BSTM 1 Champion
DIZON, Martha Mae G. BPEd 1 Champion
EGUICO, Daniela Louis C. BSBA 2 Champion
GUEVARRA, Eunice H. BSSW 1 Champion
LEDESMA, Glezel Anne B. BSBA 4 Champion
MAGBANUA, Hannah Jane C. BSBio 2 Champion
PIOSCA, Euna Gene D. BSSW 1 Champion
Senior High School:
ABELLO, Kaira A. Grade 12 Champion
PEREZ, Monica Thea J. Grade 12 Champion
VILLARUEL, Virgie Grace V. Grade 12 Champion
JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
ATHLETICSSECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
DEYPALUBOS, Josiah Nathan T. Grade 10 1st Runner Up
PUEBLO, Dexter Patrick M. Grade 10 4 Golds, 1 Silver 1st Runner Up
Senior High School:
CABALLERO, Marc Lhester B. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
FERRER, Ed Alfred G. Grade 11 2 Golds, 2 Silver 1st Runner Up
GUARIZO, Darwin Aaron P. Grade 11 2 Golds, 2 Bronze 1st Runner Up
REBUELTA, Loise Daniel S. Grade 11 1 Bronze 1st Runner Up
ATHLETICS SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
LOMA, Lowinnie Flor P. Grade 10 1 Silver, 2 Bronze 1st Runner Up
MEDROCILLO, Samara Daveigh C. Grade 9 1 Silver 1st Runner Up
GAYONGORSA, Kathrene May P. Grade 10 1 Silver, 1 Bronze 1st Runner Up
JAMOLA, Esther Lin T. Grade 10 1 Silver 1st Runner Up
CHESS SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
BEBIT, Anton Benedict B. Grade 7 Silver-B4 1st Runner Up
CASA Jr., Gil S. Grade 10 Silver-B2 1st Runner Up
Senior High School:
TELESFORO, Cyril Felrod S. Grade 12 Gold-B1 1st Runner Up
VILLARUZ, Prax Johann M. Grade 11 Gold-B3 1st Runner Up
CHESS SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
CASA Jr., Glydelle S. Grade 10 Gold-B5 Champion
TELESFORO, Checy Aliena S. Grade 9 Gold-B1 Champion
SWIMMING SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
AMANTE, Nikka Lorine S. Grade 8 1 Gold, 1 Silver Champion
JARA, Diana Spencer B. Grade 8 1 Gold, 1 Bronze Champion
Senior High School:
VALENZUELA, Danielle Patricia T. Grade 11 3 Golds, 2 Silver Champion
FOOTBALL SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
BELLOSILLO, Jose Maria G. Grade 10 Champion
CEJAR, Hazael Giles S. Grade 10 Champion
DOYOLA, John Christian Allen C. Grade 10 Champion
FERRER, Ross Alfred G. Grade 9 Champion
GABILEO, Matthew James V. Grade 7 Champion
GEDAYA, Mark Daniell Grade 9 Champion
JAVELLANA, Johann Mitchel B. Grade 9 Champion
LOPEZ, Wrenz Ivan L. Grade 10 Champion
PUEBLO, Francis Michael M. Grade 10 Champion
MAMON, Selwyn Nickos B. Grade 9 Champion
RAFOLS, Reije Mikhael M. Grade 10 Champion
SILAO, Paul Joshua III F. Grade 10 Champion
TUAZON, James Carl G. Grade 10 Champion
VALENZUELA, Khent Brian B. Grade 10 Champion
VEGA, Christian Joseph P. Grade 8 Champion
Senior High School:
ALMINAZA, Rolf John B. Grade 11 Champion
BIÑAS, Zymone Kyle G. Grade 11 Champion
DEJANDO, Jerein Paul B. Grade 11 Champion
PILLORA, Jil Sander D. Grade 11 Champion
SUMAGAYSAY, Aaron Juliard C. Grade 11 Champion
SUPEÑA, Mel Askia S. Grade 11 Champion
TABLE TENIS SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
BARIA, John Romel S. Grade 10 Gold-Singles Champion
BATILLER, Mar Rodel B. Grade 9 Champion
DOMINGUEZ, Alain Vincent R. Grade 7 Gold-Doubles Champion
GALLO, Zaki Kurt D. Grade 9 Champion
Senior High School:
CHAVEZ, Joshua C. Grade 11 Bronze-Singles Champion
MURIEL, Kristan C. Grade 11 Gold-Doubles Champion
TABLE TENIS SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual: Overall:
CHIOCO, Mary Margaret C. Grade 9 Champion
GANANCIAL, Celine Ashley C. Grade 7 Champion
GOMEZ, Clarissa Byeen D. Grade 10 Silver-Doubles Champion
OLIVA, Levee Marie G. Grade 10 Bronze-Singles Champion
REMANESES, Shana Marie D. Grade 9 Silver-Doubles Champion
VICENCIO, Jan Ashley R. Grade 10 Silver-Singles Champion
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Individual Overall:
Senior High School:
HORLADOR, Aldriene Earl D. Grade 11 Gold-Kyoruge Champion
TAEKWONDO SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual Overall:
DESALIT, Mae Anthonette Grade 10 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
MOSQUERA, Geraldine French S. Grade 9 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
SABERON, Kharla Marie A. Grade 9 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
Senior High School:
DIASNES, Cindy Joy J. Grade 11 Gold- Ind. A Poomsae Champion
Gold- Team Poomsae
OSORIO, Kirstin Jann Dylle S. Grade 12 Silver-Kyoruge Champion
ROBLES, GN G. Grade 11 Gold- Kyoruge Champion
TENNIS SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
SANTIAGO, John Benedict P. Grade 9 Champion
SEBALLOS, Raphael G. Grade 9 Champion
SUMALAPAO, Carl Lawrence L. Grade 7 Champion
NOWLAKHA, Nikhel S. Grade 9 Champion
TENNIS SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
CUBOS, Rissa Ann J. Grade 10 Champion
GAZO, Terilou Sophia S. Grade 8 Champion
MARTIREZ, Althea Rose M. Grade 9 Champion
SUACE, Avril Andrea S. Grade 10 Champion
KARATEDO SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Individual Overall:
GUILLEN, Joshue Vicente H. Grade 9 Gold-Ind. Kumite 1st Runner Up
Gold-Team Kumite
GUILLEN JR., Richard H. Grade 8 Silver-Ind. Kata 1st Runner Up
Gold-Team Kumite
SINEPETE, Aron Xaner G. Grade 7 Gold-Ind. Kumite 1st Runner Up
Gold-Team Kumite
KARATEDO SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Individual Overall:
SINEPETE, Athea Xara G. Grade 8 Silver-Ind. Kumite 1st Runner Up
Gold-Team Kumite
VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
BORRA, Lawrence G. Grade 10 1st Runner Up
CODICO, Vince Harvey J. Grade 10 1st Runner Up
SAN JOSE, Kurt Martin S. Grade 9 1st Runner Up
PARREÑO, Paul Ernest P. Grade 9 1st Runner Up
Senior High School:
BANTOLO, Jose Miguel C. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
CAMAYMAYAN, XjhannViandre O. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
CANUTO, Venz C. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
DEDOROY, John Emmanuel G. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
JANOLINO, Dan Pretz O. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
NOBLE, John Kenneth H. Grade 12 1st Runner Up
BEACH VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY BOYS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
ATIENZA, Miles B. Grade 11 1st Runner Up
AZOTE, Paul Angelo L. Grade 9 1st Runner Up
SAN JOSE, Jhon Louie S. Grade 10 1st Runner Up
VOLLEYBALL SECONDARY GIRLS
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
ALCARDE, RailynJeffe I. Grade 9 Champion
APOSAGA, AtheaJamine G. Grade 9 Champion
ARROYO, Fiona Marie D. Grade 9 Champion
CELIZ, HeniaVee S. Grade 9 Champion
DE LA CRUZ, Jane Ashley M. Grade 9 Champion
KEW, Arianne Lei S. Grade 9 Champion
PAJARITO, Yvonny Grace G. Grade 8 Champion
SALAZAR, JoslinePatriz S. Grade 8 Champion
SAMPIANO, Trixie Pauline A. Grade 9 Champion
SASUMAN, Gabrielle Therese Fauz M. Grade 7 Champion
Senior High School:
ALCANTARA, Isobel Liane V. Grade 11 Champion
CORDERO, Clarisse S. Grade 11 Champion
VERGARA, Ana Rose Grace S. Grade 11 Champion
DANCESPORT SECONDARY
No. Name: Grade: Official Results:
Latin American:
HECHANOVA, Mico Andrei J. Grade 9 Champion
MUYCO, Aleia Robbyn J. Grade 9 Champion
By Ana Mae B. Cantel
Mr. Joseph Yap, our research reactor with our MLIS-TL students presenters namely, Peatrix Lapian and Zefanya Juarni from Indonesia and Ting Ying Shicyang from Myanmar.
The Library and Information Science programs under the School of Graduate Studies and College of Computer Studies held their 1st joint LIS Research Symposium held last October 2, 2021. The objectives of this LIS Research Symposium are to impart knowledge and intellectual research content that could help develop or test theories on library and information science or related disciplines; to develop presentation skills and research confidence of LIS students; to provide a forum to discuss methodologies and trends in LIS research; and provide insights into the development of students’ papers.
The research presenters were BLIS and MLIS students and alumni members who recently graduated. The program was officially opened by Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on, Dean, School of Graduate Studies who had graciously encouraged the LIS students to embrace the culture of research and assured that it was just the beginning of conducting such activity for enhancing the research capacity of our LIS students in the University.
Group Picture with some of the particpants of the 1st CPU-LIS Research Symposium.
Dr. Ma. Lindie Masalinto, President of iLISS Philippines Chapter, and Chief Librarian of UPH-Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University gave a short inspirational message to our LIS Students, stating the importance of conducting research in the field of Librarianship. The invited research reactor was Mr. Joseph Yap, Ph.D. in LIS Scholar at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary and serves as a Project Team Member of the Nazarbayev University Integrity Initiative.
The online LIS Research Symposium was attended by more than 60 participants composed of LIS faculty members, LIS alumni, and current LIS students from CPU, West Visayas State University and University of San Agustin.
The 1st LIS Research Symposium was officially closed by Dr. Reysa Alenzuela, MLIS Research faculty, with words of affirmation to all the LIS presenters, braving in joining the call to present. She further reminded us, that librarians have an important role in curating and co-creating information and knowledge through research.
To God be the glory for the success of this event.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
CPUAA Northern California chapter members during the motorcade for the Alumni Grand Homecoming 2020.
Centralians in Mass Media (CMM) Alumni Association conducted interviews with visiting Centralians during the Grand Alumni Homecoming 2020. Among the interviewees were former Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary and former Central Philippine University Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Perfecto Yasay, Jr (CPU Political Science -1967).
He is a distinguished CPU alumnus and served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during the Estrada administration. The diplomatic Centralian who had spent many years in public service intelligently responded to questions from members of the Centralian Media at the CPU Alumni Office – with CMM President Rufino ‘Pinoy’ Gonzales, Cyrus Natividad, and Jason Pagunsan. He was also asked questions about his family, his personal opinions on urgent matters of concern to the state and society; including his role in government and foreign relations.
CPUAA College of Nursing alumna Lucia Suchikul.
About being a Centralian, Yasay reiterated his pride and said that “Central Spirit is the power within oneself that enables me to connect with anyone in any situation, particularly for the love and support of Central Philippine University and its Alumni.” He added that “CPU is like a Central Processing Unit that lets us do great things for God and the Institution.”
Forty Centralians of Northern California Alumni Chapter led by its President, Cathy Leyble Kriewall, and members took time to express their admiration for Central Philippine University. In an interview at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, where they registered on Wednesday, February 5, Kriewall observed how CPU developed through the years. “These new buildings are impressive, “noting that these were mostly built by gift (donations) from the alumni.
(from left) CPU Office of Communications Director Rev. Francis Neil Jalando-on, Mrs. Derla Guzon Erwin, Dr. Manny Palada, CPU Press Media Relation Officer Mr. Cyrus Natividad.
Kriewall was grateful to CPU for her high school education. “I think we had an excellent educational system in CPU, and up to now CPU is one of the best schools in the Philippines.”
Lucia Suchikul, one of the members who talked about values said, “What I value most from Central is the Christian belief which guided us through our journey and progress, and still presently giving most of us a lot of blessings as we live in the U.S.”
The Northern California Alumni Chapter includes several batches of alumni who graduated from Central Philippine University. The Chapter whose members are Centralian alumni are residents of the area within Northern California.
CPUAA Northern California member Kathy Kriewall with her husband Rodney.
An interview was also made with Mrs. Derla Guzon Erwin, Assistant Life Science Professor at Central Philippine University from 1959 to 1972. She was at the CPU Grand Alumni Homecoming 2020 with members of the CPU Alumni Association of Texas whom she said has adopted her. On the other hand the Agriculture Retirees Urban Gardeners Association (ARUGA) also adopted her.
She was a guest at CPUTV’s Looking Forward with CPU Outstanding Alumnus Dr. Manny Palada, who was one of her students in Biology and Zoology in CPU. Her two other prominent students at that time, according to her were Perfecto ‘Jun’ Yasay, Jr. and Fluellen Ortigas who both excelled in leadership. She worked during the administration of Dr. Larsen and Dr. Nelson in CPU.
Erwin proceeded to the U.S. in 1973 and taught at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Later, she became Director of the Oklahoma Junior College, Medical Assistance Program. Now in her 70’s, Erwin speaks of gratefulness and admiration of Central Philippine University “where Christ is the center of the Academe.”
Mr. Cyrus Natividad with Former Chairman of the CPU Board of Trustees Atty. Perfecto Yasay.
She treasured the knowledge and values she received from the American administrators during her time in CPU, and that “the Central Spirit in her own perception, is a strong binder of Centralians with every Centralian.”
Furthermore she said that” my coming back to CPU was not only to attend the Grand Alumni Homecoming but also to look into some prospective activity where I can be of help for the glory of God.” She added that “I shall look forward to greater developments of Central Philippine University as I know that Centralian Alumni will generously support their Alma Mater.” Derla Guzon Erwin was once a leader of the CPU Gospel Team.
By Nestle G. Taala
Ms. Kristina J. Alubog, the graduation speaker, reminded the Senior High School graduates to acknowledge God, the ultimate source of wisdom.
Central Philippine University Senior High School held its 2nd Virtual Graduation Ceremony for S.Y. 2020-2021 with the theme, “Strengthening the Quality of Education Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic” on October 13, 2021.
The program began with an Invocation led by Rev. Ruth Lunasco, Director of Christian Education, University Church, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, and a synopsis that was presented by Ms. Michelle Razelle Ybañez, Faculty, CPU SHS.
University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles as well as CPU Board of Trustees Chairman Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona graced the program by giving their welcome messages. It was then followed by the Graduation Message through this year’s CPU SHS Virtual Graduation Speaker Ms. Kristina Alubog, Teacher in Surabaya Cambridge School, Indonesia. In her message, she reminded that “Good relationship at home leads to better learning especially during online classes. Just provide a nurturing relationship at home.” She went further explaining that to strengthen the quality education there must be, “1. Community effort; 2. Commitment and discipline; and 3. Creativity and change.”
A total of 969 students graduated for Batch 2021 – 73 from Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMMS) Strand; 256 from Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand; and 640 from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand.
Rev. Roger T. Quimpo led the Prayer of Dedication for and charge to all Senior High School graduates. Meanwhile, Ms. Nefalin Demafiles, with Highest Honors – ABM Strand, gave the response on behalf of the graduates.
In his message, Prof. Edgar A. Eriman, CPU SHS Principal, imparted encouraging words to the graduates as they face a new chapter in their lives. Atty. Joshua C. Alim, President of the CPU Alumni Association Inc. (CPUAAI), led the graduates in taking their oath to become members of said association.
The program concluded with a Benediction given by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church, which was then followed by the singing of the Alma Mater Song.
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Group picture of participants for the CPU Fellowship Golf Tournament.
The CPU Fellowship of Golf Tournament during the Grand Alumni Homecoming 2020 was held on February 8, 2020, at the Iloilo and Country Club, Sta. Barbara.
During the tournament, Francis Griño got the coveted first place followed by Carl de la Peña who placed second. It was organized by two former CPUAAI Presidents – Dr. Glenn A.M. Catedral and Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena.
Other Centralians who participated in the tournament are:
Aurelio Lopez,
Manuel de Asis,
Edgardo Elechicon
Dalmacio Tamba
Oscar Lasangue
Rudy Pranga
Rene Villa
Melvin De Leon
Isagani Jalbuena
Carl de la Peña
Venacio Moscocho
Dr. Rey Perez
Jun Yasay
Jun Escaño
Aries Sunio
Ely Salva
Robert Lacson
Salvador Talde
Prisco Bello
Rex Decolongon
Roy Quima