By Cyrus A. Natividad
University Senior High School Principal, Prof. Edgar Eriman in his office.
The Senior High School Department is preparing for the influx of students for this coming School Year 2020-2021. Prof. Edgar A. Eriman, SHS Principal. “As of this School Year we already have 1,003 enrolled in Grade 11, and 900 in Grade 12,” he said.
“The department now is looking forward to reaching 1,500 enrollees for Grade 11, and 1,000 enrollees for Grade 12,” Eriman disclosed. The new Senior High School can accommodate 2,500 students if it extends its classes up to 7:00 PM.
The SHS has a unique position in terms of the Sports program of the University. Grade 11 students play together with the varsity of Junior High School while the Grade 12 students are with the College Varsity teams.
According to the observation of parents, the Central Philippine University Senior High School is most preferred in Iloilo City because of the facilities like air-conditioned classrooms, competent teachers, and educational strands offered. The following are the strands: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS).
So that you are assured of a slot in the next school year, you may pay now a reservation fee of P500. The reservation for slots has started last October and as of this time, there are only 100 slots available.
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Engr. Jaj Hiponia Sentina, a BS EE 2019 graduate of CPU, is Rank 2 in the September 2021 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination. He also passed the Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination.
The new Centralian engineer is thankful to CPU and to God for the achievement that he got. He said, “To my school, Central Philippine University, thank you for instilling in me an exemplary Christian education for life. To my teachers, thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. To the faculty and staff, thank you for the support and guidance. To my classmates, batchmates, and fellow Centralians, thank you for sticking with me in both good and challenging times. To my family, relatives and friends thank you for always believing in my capabilities even if sometimes I doubted myself. And most of all, thank you God for everything.”
Engr. Ceasar Rico S. Acanto, Chairperson, Department of Electrical Engineering, has these words for Engr. Sentina, “This is a testament that if you work with passion, you will succeed. A nurse who dreamt to be an engineer, achieved with flying colors.” Engr. Dany C. Molina, Dean of the College of Engineering, is grateful to God for the opportunity to mold the next generation of Centralian engineers.
The passing percentage of the university is 75% with 3 out of 4 takers in the Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination while the passing percentage of the university is 100% with 4 out of 4 takers Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination. The national passing percentage for REE is 64.40% while in the RME is 67.44%.
The following are the new Centralian Registered Electrical Engineers:
SENTINA, JAJ H.
BRASILEÑO, Jester John S.
CARNAJE, Rolly Jr. P.
The following are the new Centralian Registered Master Electricians:
SENTINA, JAJ H.
BRASILEÑO, Jester John S.
CARNAJE, Rolly Jr. P.
MARCELINO, Jerome D.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,668 out of 2,590 passed the Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination and 1,506 out of 2,233 passed the Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this September 2021.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
JEC Koinonia with recipients from New Life Community Church, Leganes.
The Koinonia group Jaro Evangelical Church which is composed of Centralians led gift-giving activities in several communities of Iloilo on December 17 and 18, 2019.
Gifts were distributed on the first day, December 17 in Calajunan, Mandurriao, Kalye 2, Lapuz and Creekside Baptist Church, Dungon C. On Day 2, December 18 the distribution of the gifts were at the Riverside Community Chapel in Pavia, Pagsangaan Baptist Church, Pavia, New Life Community Church Leganes Outreach, Zarraga Evangelical Church Outreach, Palanguia Outreach, Pototan, Barotac Nuevo Evangelical Church, and Dumangas Baptist Church, Tabucan.
The outreach group is a Christ-centered organization based in Jaro Evangelical Church with members who are mostly Centralians. It is anchored on partnership and service related to the church mission. The church group was organized and had its first induction of officers in 2012. Since then the Koinonia group has been active in community work.
The group is guided by their 5SW (Service, Study, Support, Sharing, Socializing, and Worship). Koinonia is a Greek term which means “fellowship.”
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
As of September 17, 2021, CPU has 14,516 enrolled students.
As of 10:00 am, September 17, 2021, the record shows that there are 14,516 students who are enrolled for the 1st semester of the School Year 2021-2022. The enrollment figures surpassed the previous all-time high in the last 115 years in 2015 with 14,391 students.
CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles is grateful to God for the trust and confidence of the parents in enrolling their children in CPU. He said, “We are also waiting for the 4th year BMLS students to enroll as well as that the College of Law, and the College of Medicine.
The high enrollment figures are all under the presidency of Dr. Teodoro C. Robles.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
College of Engineering Dean and Department Heads during an episode of Looking Forward.
Back (left to right): Engr. Bernie Cangrejo (Packaging Engineering), Eng. Yeseil Sarmiento (Electronics Engineering), Engr. Caesar Rico Acanto (Electrical Engineering),
Engr. Jeriel Militar (Mechanical Engineering)
Front (left to right) : Mr. Cyrus Natividad, Engr. Dahlia Pescos (Chemical Engineering), College of Engineering Dean Engr. Dany Molina, and Engr. Mary Earl Daryl Grio (Civil Engineering)
The Dean of the CPU College of Engineering, Engr. Dany C. Molina, was guest of CPUTV Program Looking Forward with Department Heads, Engr. Caesar Rico S. Acanto (Electrical Engineering), Engr. Bernie C. Cangrejo (Packaging Engineering), Engr. Mary Earl Daryl A. Grio (Civil Engineering), Engr. Jeriel G. Militar (Mechanical Engineering), Engr. Dahlia H. Pescos (Chemical Engineering) and Engr. Yeseil S. Sacramento (Electronics Engineering).
The Special Edition of Looking Forward was held at the CPUTV Studio at 2:00 to 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2020. The Dean and his Department Heads were objectively asked questions with regards to programs and projects of their Departments.
Molina expressed gratefulness with the results of the National Licensure Exams for Engineers and the CHED’s certification of the CPU College of Engineering as a Center of Excellence. The Department Heads also brought out their concerns which included a shortage of teachers and the number of students because of the K-12 program. It will be two years from now when the K-12 will have its full cycle.
However, the group collectively agreed upon initiatives to link up with government-sponsored agencies. Each Department Head resolved to create each own plan to strengthen and promote programs to increase the number of students and faculty.
Dean Molina also invited the College of Engineering alumni worldwide to attend the Grand Alumni Homecoming on February 5 to 9, 2020.
by Edwin C. Laru-an
Steven M. Togle is the Tekong of the CPU Golden Lions Sepak Takraw Team.
Name: Steven M. Togle
Nickname: Boknoy,Togs,Toks
Height: 5’ 7”
Grade/year: 3rd year college
Playing Position: Tekong/Server
Coach: Pastor Keith Gallos
Hometown: Alinsolong,Batad, Iloilo
Achievements:
CHAMPION WVPRISAA 2019
CHAMPION National PRISAA 2019
CHAMPION WVPRISAA 2020
Hobbies: Playing basketball, volleyball and watching sports in YouTube.
Favorite Player: Kobe Bryant
Most Memorable Game:
WVPRISAA 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME at University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
Principle in Life:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I’m very thankful and blessed to be part of this team and institution. CPU has given me an opportunity to showcase my talent. As a player, I don’t want to waste this opportunity. I’ll do everything I have to make my school, coaches, teammates, friends and family proud.
Why did you choose CPU:
We all know that Central Philippine University is a Christian school. CPU has good program in sports and academics. That’s why I choose CPU as my school to continue my college and playing years in Sepak Takraw.
Cyrus A. Natividad
Faculty, staff observe the different book displays in the HLL Lobby.
Central Philippine University Book Fair 2020 opened on Wednesday, January 15 with the theme “I want Books! Let’s Go Read!” at the Henry Luce III Library Lobby. The Book Fair is an annual activity that provides current reading materials, quality books, and resources to the students, faculty, staff, and researchers. There is a large selection of book display on every subject interest. It is an opportunity for the deans and professors to select, evaluate, recommend and update library materials in their field of specialization.
The Opening Program started at 9:00 AM at the Knowledge for Development Center after the Registration of Book Exhibitors. Mr. Christian C. Mosqueda, Library Staff, led the Opening Prayer and was followed by the Pambansang Awit led by Cultural Affairs Coordinator, Ms. Crista Huyong.
University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, thanked the University Libraries for organizing this year’s Bookfair. Dr. Robles reminded participants that, “It is incumbent for everyone to know the new products.” He acknowledged former CPU High School Librarian Emma de la Cruz for helping Henry Luce III Library as a consultant.
Director of Libraries, Prof. Maria Cynthia T. Peleña, explained the rationale of the Book Fair. Peleña also clarified CHED’s requirement that 20% of the total collection of books should be published in the last 5 years. “The University Library contributes to the excellence of board examinations,” Peleña added.
The Book Fair was formally opened with the cutting of ribbon, with Dr. Robles, Dr. Irving Domingo Rio, Prof. Peleña, Mrs. de la Cruz, the Deans, and Department Heads.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
The University Church is always adorned with lights during Christmas time.
Even with Covid-19, Filipinos welcome the “Ber” months. So on September 1, the longest Christmas season in the world has begun. It is still over three months to go before December 25 but many of us have filled in our calendars with notes on preparations, celebrations, and expectations for the “best to come.”
Yuletide carols have started to play on radio, TV, and social media, and then we get the feeling that Christmas is in the air! In fact, there are places in the country where children have started caroling with their rough and handy instruments like tambourines, sticks, and tin cans. They sing Christmas carols and receive coins or small paper bills from certain homeowners.
The “Ber” months have a psychological time clock effect in the minds of Filipinos; call it tradition but there is something in there that makes Filipinos optimistic and resilient. It makes the Philippines different from the rest of the world.
Christmas items or decors line up for sale on the streets already. “It is the season of sale”, said one of the sidewalk vendors who had been waiting for the holidays. “Prosperity he said comes back to those who strive and are determined to ‘switch on the lights’ for Christmas and the ‘bright new year.”
During this pandemic, the “Ber” months stir up the mind and spirits of those who want to help other people. We have to be generous to the poor, the destitute, and the sick. We are all victims of the situation brought by Covid-19. We pray that will everyone will share their blessings from up above.
As we look forward to the celebration of Christmas, let us continue to pray not only for our needs and plans but for our country and fellow Filipinos to survive these trying times. Let us hope and pray that God will be with everyone, to sustain and keep us amidst the pandemic.
Above all else, let us remember that it is God who is at the center of this celebration. Amidst the fears of uncertainty, we need to trust in His providence. We should seek Christ in every moment of our lives as we look forward to the future. As Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Ms. Jeneth Zante, a CPUES faculty member has been chosen as one of the National Awardees of the GSP.
Ms. Jeneth C. Zante, a CPU Elementary School faculty member, has been chosen as a National Outstanding District Field Advisers by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP).
Ms. Zante is one of three awardees chosen by the GSP who exemplified strong leadership skills, a deeper sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the Girl Scouting movement.
She will be awarded on February 1 at the Josefa Llanes Escoda Hall, GSP National Headquarters, Manila.
Ms. Zante has been a longtime adviser of the GSP in CPU Elementary School.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
Packaging Engineering Department Chair, Engr. Bernie C. Cangrejo.
Taking responsibility for the continuous development and operation of the CPU College of Packaging Engineering, after the passing away of its founder Dr. Lejo Braña, is the optimistic Chairman of the Department, Prof. Bernie C. Cangrejo.
Cangrejo is a passionate educator who has produced globally competitive Packaging Engineers. “Around 40 students were enrolled during the start-up period. Those pioneering students of Packaging Engineering are now employed and competently working with different international companies in the country and abroad,” Cangrejo said.
Cangrejo was the first faculty to be trained in the management and operation of the packaging laboratory. A building for the packaging equipment donated by Dr. Braña and a laboratory was constructed beside the University Printing Press. He explained that the Packaging Engineering curriculum also specializes in marketing, advertising, and industrial outreach. After many years he said that our packaging services and design consultancy have become more progressive.” He added that “the industrial outreach is very important as it has become part of the curriculum requirement of the Packaging Engineering students for graduation. He added that “our services for the local companies packaging needs are helping students become skillful and proficient in packing design and production.”
The Packaging Engineering course is offered only at Central Philippine University. “It is the only one in Southeast Asia,” Cangrejo said.
Engr. Bernie Cabalfin Cangrejo is a Registered Chemical Engineer, a Graduate of Master of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University School of Packaging in 2012. He also graduated with a Master’s in Engineering degree Major in Chemical Engineering from De La Salle University, Manila in 2004. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChe 1993), Magna Cum Laude from Central Philippine University, and was awarded as the Most Outstanding Chemical Engineering Graduate. He is a product of the Philippine Science High School(PSHS), Diliman, Quezon City, 1998.
He is a Member of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers-PIChe Panay Chapter and Packaging Institute of the Philippines. Cangrejo received many awards and scholarships such as the DOST Science Scholar, Robert Dudley Fox Memorial Scholarship, University Scholarship, and Quality Engineering Scholarship among others. He is a speaker, presenter, trainer, and participant in so many seminars and workshops; an active leader and member of different committees and organizations in CPU.
Cangrejo was born on December 31, 1970 in Leon, Iloilo and a resident of the CPU Centennial Village, Aganan, Pavia, Iloilo.
By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
BSN CLASS’ 69 turns over their donation to Dr. Teodoro Robles.
The CPU College of Nursing Class ’69 led by Ms. Merly Pedregosa and Mrs. Angel Robles turned over their donation for the Virtual Lab and God’s Grace Program on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Board Room, Dr. Rex D. Drilon Hall.
Before turning over their donation, members of the said class first paid a courtesy call to CPU President Dr. Teodoro Robles who also received their donation.
“God’s Grace” is a program by the University Church that helps give free meals and housing to struggling work students while the Virtual Lab is a facility of the College of Nursing that will provide students real clinical experience in a risk-free virtual reality environment.
Members of BSN Class ‘69 are in Iloilo for the upcoming Grand Alumni Homecoming.
By Cyrus A. Natividad
RCJC IPP Forester Rene Abordo with RCJC Rotaractors Tiffany and Shayne outside Good Hope Baptist Church, a beautiful church on a hill in Badiangan, Iloilo.
On September 5, 2021, the CPU-Rotary Club of Jaro Centraline (RCJC) distributed Food Assistance to Pastors and families on lockdown at the Hope Baptist Church, Badiangan, Iloilo. Despite the pandemic, Rotarians and Rotaractors from the Rotary Club of Jaro Centraline braved the situation in order to extend food and canned goods to Convention Baptist Ministers Association (CBMA) Pastors from Badiangan Circuit ministering to the congregations of the Convention Baptist Churches, Inc.
After lunch, the participants gathered at the open-air gazebo in front of the Good Hope Baptist Church. Fourteen pastors and 14 households were given food packs that include rice, eggs, fruit juice concentrate, canned goods, and energy drinks. The prayers and hopes realized the distribution of food which had somehow helped the locked down families and those in quarantine status in this difficult time.
RCJC in serving to change lives during pandemic
RCJC honors the pastors for their faithful service to God and their fellowmen. They are grateful to Pastor RD Celeste, Senior Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, for hosting the event. We also acknowledge the support of Pastor Rick Bata-anon, the CBMA Iloilo Chapter President, and Members of the Rotary and Rotaract Club of Jaro Centraline: Pastor Jec Dan Borlado (RCJC President), Evelyn Rose Catilo, Rene Abordo, Ma. Teresa Balogo, Lydia Grio and Cyrus Natividad; Rey Balogo, Salvador Senorio, Ruth Joy Quimba, Micah Danielle Villanueva, Christian Linterna, Maylen Eduria Jessa, June Doronila Tiffany Lamparero, Ma. Ara Shayne Velasco, Ernabelle Babiera, Raven Grio snd Denver Cabig.
To God be all the glory and honor.