Arigorat (first from right) has been representing CPU in various competitions while Abaygar (second from right) is an active student leader.
Excellence in leadership, academics and community service—Vance Rapael Praire and EJ H. Jimenez both from the CPU Junior High School, Peter John B. Abaygar and Eric John P. Arigorat both coming from the College of Engineering, and Niegil E. Libo-on and Chriselda Elaine V. Ador both from the College of Arts and Sciences were chosen by JCI Regatta as finalists in the search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo 2019 in the Junior High School and College categories.
Ador is the current president of the CPU Psychological Society.EJ H. Jimenez from the CPU Junior High School has been passionate about leadership and community service.Libo-on is currently a student leader serving as senator in the CPU Republic.
Abaygar is a 4th year Civil Engineering student and the current governor of the CPU College of Engineering. He is also an Ayala Young Leader and a delegate to the 4th ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting 2018. Arigorat, on the other hand, is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student and a former president of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers-CPU Student Chapter. Meanwhile, Ador is the current president of the CPU Psychological Society while Libo-on is currently a student leader serving as senator in the CPU Republic. On the other hand, Jimenez and Praire are incumbent Governor and Vice Governor of the Junior High School.
TOSIA 2019 aims to recognize student leaders who excel in academic, community, leadership, and faith—the four pillars in creating positive change. The annual search for outstanding students is held in partnership with the Department of Education-Iloilo and Department of Education Division of Iloilo City and the Commission on Higher Education-Region 6.
CPU “Ironwoman” Jacqui Rosee Lamparero, bags 3rd in the Women’s Elite Standard Distance Category during the NAGT Subic Leg 2019.
Central Philippine University “Ironwoman” Jacqui Rosee Lamparero, a 1st year BS Psychology student, placed 3rd in the Women’s Elite Standard Distance Category during the National Age Group Triathlon Subic Leg 2019 held at San Bernardino inside Subic Bay Freeport on January 27, 2019.
Lamparero finished the 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride and 10 km run in 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 32 seconds. She is a member of the CPU Golden Lions Varsity Team in Athletics.
It can be recalled that Lamparero grabbed the top spot during the Sprint Distance 16-19 Age Group Female Title in the National Age Group Triathlon 2017 Subic Leg on January 29, 2017 at ACEA Subic Bay (formerly Sands of Triboa) with a time of 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 45 seconds. The Sprint Distance includes 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run.
In 2016, the 17 year old athlete topped the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Leg 4 Women Sprint Distance in Cagayan De Oro besting 30 other contestants from all over the country. She also won first place in the Sprint Distance 16-19 Age Group Female Title in the National Age Group Triathlon 2017 Subic Leg at ACEA Subic Bay.
The National Age Group Triathlon-Subic Leg is organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines in cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, and Green Triathlon.
Clem Marnel R. Burgos visits the Philippine Consulate in Armenia after his win in the 5th International Competition of Arts and Culture.
Clem Marnel R. Burgos, a graduating Mass Communication student of Central Philippine University and a two-time CPU Republic senator, was hailed as one of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Dangal ng Ani Awardees for dramatic arts.
The awarding will be at the Manila Diamond Hotel on February 27, 2019, in line with the celebration of the National Arts Month.
Besting 44 other contestants from 12 countries around the globe, Burgos was the over-all champion during the 5th International Competition of Arts and Culture held in Yerevan, Armenia on July 7-12, 2018. He was the only Filipino representative in the said competition.
In his Facebook post, Burgos expressed his joy and thanked his family, friends, and the CPU community for their consistent love and support. He also highlighted his love for the arts as a platform for his faith in God: “Let my life be a testimony on how God uses the most ordinary person like me [for] something. Never ever have I imagined [that I would receive this award].”
The Dangal ng Ani Awards recognizes Filipino artists who have earned honor and prestige for the country in international competitions all over the globe. Established in 1991, the said recognition has been supporting local artists and projects to showcase the best of the country in culture and the arts. It has seven art disciplines, namely: architecture and allied arts, cinema, dance, dramatic arts, literary arts, music, and visual arts including multi-disciplinary arts.
Its notable awardees are Brillante Mendoza, Pepe Diokno, Lea Salonga, Kara David, Nora Aunor and many others. Ilonggo awardees include Jhett Tolentino, Eric Delos Santos and Jed Madela; Burgos is the first Centralian and Ilonggo student to receive such award.
Paul Marfil, a CPU AB Political Science and Public Administration major and the Editor-in-Chief of the Central Echo, the official student publication of the university, was chosen as one of the exchange students in the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme. Marfil, together with other students all over the country, will be visiting Tokyo, Japan on October 2-9, 2018 for a cultural exchange that will center on communication using the Japanese language.
The JENESYS Programme is implemented by the government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Center. Throughout the years, the JENESYS Programme has established linkages among Filipino and Japanese student leaders. It aims to invite 6,000 Filipino youth to visit Japan annually to create an opportunities where they could immerse themselves in Japanese culture and language and to create lasting ties between the two countries.
According to its website (http://sv2.jice.org/jenesys/e/about-jenesys/about-program/), “The JENESYS Programme (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) is a project advanced by the Japanese government from the standpoint of providing a sound foundation for strong solidarity within Asia through large-scale youth exchange.”
Mr. CPU 2018 Jasper Ruby from the College of Medicine and Ms. CPU 2018 Chris Sain Lyn N. Bongars from the Junior High School.
A night of grace, beauty, and wit—Central Philippine University crowns Jasper Ruby from the College of Medicine and Chris Sain Lyn N. Bongars from the Junior High School as Mr. and Miss CPU 2018, respectively, during the pageant night on September 25, 2018 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. The pre-pageant events, on the other hand, namely the pre-interview and the talent’s night, were held on September 19 and September 21, 2018, respectively.
During the pageant night, Centralians with their cheers, banners, and balloons gathered to witness the final events and the crowning. The competition was broadcasted live on the CPU TV Facebook Page to give Centralians all over the globe the opportunity to witness the event.
Mr. CPU 2018 with Mr. CPU 2017.Ms. CPU 2017 relinquishes the crown to Ms. CPU 2018
The opening prayer was led by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications. It was then followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the CPU Alma Mater Song led by Ms. Crista Huyong, Director, CPU Cultural Affairs Office.
For the welcome remarks, Miss Carmelle Frances Romero, Co-chair, Search for Mr. and Miss CPU 2018 Committee, thanked Centralians and the college and unit faculty and staff for supporting their candidates: “Tonight, we have 15 men and 14 women who will vie for the title of Mr. and Miss CPU 2018. For almost three weeks, we have seen these young men and women mature and grow, but more importantly, we have seen how they have decided to enjoy the moment they have prepared for—tonight’s pageant.”
Ms. Photogenic is Miss Senior High School.Ms CPU 2018 in her active wear.Minor Awards Winners- Male Category. Minor Awards Winner – Female Category.Best in Talent Award goes to Mr. Senior High School. Best in Talent – Male Category is Mr. College of Computer Studies.Best in Talent Awardee is Ms. College of Hospitality Management.Best in Formal Wear – Male Category is Mr. College of Engineering.Best in Evening Wear – Female Category is Ms. College of Pharmacy.Best in Casual Wear – Female Category is Ms. College of Nursing.Best in Active Wear – Female Category is Ms. Senior High School.
It was then followed by the production number. Candidates and contestants in their Hawaiian-themed ensemble graced the stage with confidence and elegance as they introduced themselves and their respective colleges and units.
After the production number, the special awards were given:
Committee’s Choice – Mr. Education and Miss CARES
Best Production Number – Mr. Medicine and Miss CHM
Miss Photogenic – Mr. Medicine and Miss SHS
Miss Congeniality – Mr. Medicine and Miss CHM
Other awards were also given namely:
Best in Talent – Mr. Senior High School and Mr. College of Computer Studies and Ms. College of Hospitality Management
Face of the Night – Mr. College of Medicine and Ms. Senior High School
Best in Casual Wear – College of Medicine and Ms. College of Nursing
Best in Active Wear – Mr. College of Engineering and Ms. Senior High School
Best in Formal Wear – Mr. College of Engineering and Ms. College of Pharmacy
Best in Interview – College of Hospitality Management and Ms. Junior High School
The semi-finalists for the male category were Mr. SHS, Mr. Medicine, Mr. JHS, Mr. CHM, Mr. Engineering, Mr. CSC, and Mr. Nursing. The semi-finalists were for the female category, on the other hand, were Miss CHM, Miss SHS, Miss JHS, Miss Pharmacy, Miss Medicine, Miss Engineering, and Miss CBM.
After the final walk and final interview, Jasper Ruby from the College of Medicine and Chris Sain Lyn N. Bongars claimed the Mr. and Miss CPU titles, respectively. The Mr. and Miss CPU Republic titles were given to Mr. Engineering, Jason C. Sobrevega, and Miss Engineering, Clarice Anya Nicole D. Zaragga, respectively, while the Mr. and Miss CPU Day titles went to Mr. CHM, Earl John Kevin T. Escopel, and Miss Pharmacy, Marymil Valen N. Jalandoni, respectively.
CPU congratulates Cenrtralians Randy S. Pastolero and Filomeno C. Sonza Jr., for having successfully passed the September 2018 Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as Professional Electrical Engineer. Engr. Pastolero is currently the AVP-Operations of the Panay Electric Company (PECO) and Engr. Sonza is the Instrumentation/Substation Engineer of PECO.
According to PRC, only 60 hopefuls passed the said evaluation.
Central Philippine University congratulates its 13 new electrical engineers who successfully passed the September 2018 Electrical Engineering Board Exam held in various PRC testing centers in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,
Legazpi, Lucena and Tacloban, and Zamboanga.
For five consecutive years, CPU has gotten a 100% passing percentage for first time takers in the said examination. According to the PRC, 3,135 out of 4,697 examinees passed the said exam which places the national passing percentage at 77.48%
Continuing the tradition of excellence and discipline, Cindy Joy Diasnes has brought pride to CPU for the glory of God.
Cindy Joy Diasnes, a Grade 10 student of CPU with a 2nd Dan Black Belt will represent the country as part of the Philippine Team in the 2018 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships to be held in Taiwan on November 15-18, 2018.
Hailing from a family of taekwondo athletes, Diasnes has developed a passion and discipline for the said martial art. She is a product of the A. Diasnes Taekwondo Gym located in Robinsons-Jaro.
Diasnes is a national referee and a recipient of numerous accolades from the National Poomsae since 2014 and a Palarong Pambansa athlete representing CPU.
The 2018 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships is spearheaded by the World Taekwondo. As mentioned in its website (http://www.worldtaekwondo.org/about-wt/about-wt/), “World Taekwondo (WT) is the International Federation (IF) governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC). WT leads the most inclusive and accessible combat sport, which combines the values of an ancient Asian heritage with the values of a global elite sport. Taekwondo evolves on a solid base, mixing the traditional and the modern. The values recognized by practitioners and partners are the strength of our sport. They are distilled from those found in our society: the search for pleasure, surpassing oneself, perseverance, moral and physical strength, and respect for others.”
Modern nightlight – the entry of Perseus Gamuza Jr. showcased Iloilo’s developing evening scenery.
Perseus Gamuza Jr., a member of the CPU Junior High School Media Arts, placed second in the Charter Day Tourism Promotions Photo Contest held by the City Tourism Development Office.
Gamuza’s entry entitled “Light Trails at SM City Iloilo” captured the iridescent scenery of the Diversion Road, showcasing the development of Iloilo City and its evolving lifestyle. He received Php 3, 000 and a Certificate of Recognition for his winning photo entry.
It can be recalled that Gamuza was hailed champion during the CPU Festival of Lights and Music at Central 2016 1st Photo Contest.
Central Echo continues its tradition of excellence and press freedom through its dynamic writers.
Central Echo, the official student publication of Central Philippine University, bagged awards during the recently concluded Campus Journalism Seminar-Workshop hosted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Region VI at The Mansion on August 22-24, 2018.
Dazen Dawn Lariza, Associate Editor, was awarded as “Promising Writer” in Editorial Writing, English Category while Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo and Coleen Casanova were awarded as “Promising Writer” in Feature Writing, English Category.
The group also received a high rating in improvement in terms of Page Lay-out Design Category. PIA Region 6 annually conducts the said journalism workshop to enhance the journalism and student publication management skills of student-writers.
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