For two consecutive years now, Central Philippine University has garnered a 100% passing mark in the board exam for Agricultural Engineers by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The most recent board exam was held last August 22-23, 2018 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Legazpi and Tuguegarao. The four who would be taking oath soon as professional agricultural engineers are Ma. Liwayway O. Alinsangao, Rhea Jean B. Apiang, Nicole Unice N. Buhat and Kristian Karlo M. Gutierrez.
The national passing percentage is 56.66%. The August 2018 Agricultural Engineering board exam covered topics from rural electrification, agricultural processing, agricultural structures and allied subjects (34%); soil and water resources development and conservation, irrigation, drainage and allied subjects (33%); agricultural mechanization, agricultural power, agricultural machinery and equipment and allied subjects (33%).
Central Philippine University is the only school in Iloilo that offers Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering now renamed as Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
The CPU IECEP Team together with their coach Engr. Gelvie Lagos.
Central Philippine University (CPU) emerges as champion once again in the recently concluded 2018 IECEP Regional Interscholastic Quiz Show held at University of Antique, Sibalom Antique last August 18, 2018.
The CPU quiz team comprised of Lysa Dee S. Fabila (BS ECE-5), Renjan L. Solis (BS ECE-5), Vincent Salvador P. Defensor (BS ECE-4), Hector Jaime A. Ledesma (BS ECE-4), Sim Marlou M. Solis (BS ECE-4), and Nellyn Joy C. Valenzuela (BS ECE-4) scored a total of 110 points leaving Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) which finished with 85 points, securing the first runner up spot while University of San Agustin followed as the second runner up with a total score of 35 points. Filamer Christian University and University of Antique were runners up.
The said competition was organized by the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines-Western Visayas Chapter (IECEP-WVC), spearheaded by Engr. Vice N. Mendoza, Governor and Engr. Billy John J. Dimajiva, Vice Governor for Education.
The panel of judges was composed of Engr. Vice N. Mendoza and Engr. Jieward Muaña, PERC DC Review Center Representative. Meanwhile, Engr. Billy John J. Dimajiva was the quiz master of the said event.
Central Philippine University has dominated the competition for four consecutive years now and the CPU quiz team, as coached by Engr. Gelvie C. Lagos and Engr. Mariel G. Mallorca, is yet to begin an intensive review in preparation for the forthcoming national finals at Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City this November 10, 2018.
Gustilo credits his success to his training in the CPU College of Nursing and to his faith in God that gave him the confidence to perform his best.
Centralian Alvin John Gustilo bested more than 50 other competitors from all over the globe in the oral presentation category during the 2nd Technological Competency as Caring in the Health Sciences 2018 held in Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan on August 17-19, 2018.
Gustilo was the co-author and lead presenter of the study entitled, “Transitioning Experience of Middle Nurse Managers.” According to him, the objective of the said study was to record and assess the experiences of and the diversity of positions offered to nurse managers.
Centralian Alvin John Gustilo receiving a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding performance in the oral presentation category.
He shared that being an instructor of a nursing review center gave him the advantage to clearly explain and highlight the salient points of the study with confidence. Gustilo also credits the University for training him to pursue excellence and, above all, to have faith in God, knowing that his achievements are for God’s glory.
Hailing from Banate, Gustilo graduated from the CPU College of Nursing in 2012, and he has been a Junior Researcher at the A1 Passers Nursing Review & Research Center since 2013.
With his mobile app PaDS, Software Engineering graduate, John Elmer Loretizo was hailed as the Grand Winner of National Geographic’s “Everyday Genius”.
After a rigorous screening and several of interviews, John Elmer Loretizo, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Batch 2018, tops this year’s GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA) in the technology-based category. His mother, Mrs. Mary Jean Loretizo, received the plaque and the cash award of PhP50,000.00 on his behalf during the awarding ceremony on August 10, 2018.
“I am thankful and happy for [CPU] for I, once again, have given her honor,” said John Elmer.
Loretizo’s mother, Mrs. Mary Jean Loretizo, in his behalf received the award.
It can be recalled that Loretizo bagged the top spot with his innovative phone application PaDS or Patient in Transit Diagnostics System. It is a mobile app that sends a patients diagnostics to the target hospital for treatment preparation. When asked on how he came up with the idea for PaDs, Loretizo shares that it was his experience when he himself was seeking medical treatment that made him realize the importance of such innovation.
A recepient of the GMA Excellence Award, Loretizo has yet again brought pride to CPU.
GNEA is given to outstanding graduates who are set to make their distinctive mark in Philippine broadcast media in two categories: technology-based and communication. Out of all the entry books submitted nationwide, the screening committee chose the top five finalists for each category. The finalists underwent a final interview with the executives of GMA Network.
Eagle Scout, Vance Raphael Anthony S. Praire showing his bidbook.
Excellence in leadership and community service—Eagle Scout, Vance Raphael Anthony S. Praire, Grade 10-SSC, Newton and CPU Junior High School Governor, ranked number one in the 2018 Search for Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Western Visayas held at the Boy Scout of the Phillipines (BSP) Headquarters on August 11, 2018.
Praire bested seven contenders: two from Aklan, two from Capiz, one from Guimaras, one from Iloilo and two from Negros Occidental. He, together with Eagle Scout Sean Patnubay from Aklan (Rank No. 2), will represent Region VI in the National Level on October 13-17, 2018. The screening process will take place in BSP Manila while the awarding will be held in the Philippine International Convention Center.
It can be recalled that Jethro Mark G. Jerez, currently, a Grade 12 student at the University Senior High School, bagged the same award for Central Philippine University when he was in Junior High School.
Criteria in the selection process includes: scholastic standing, academic and non-academic awards received, competitions participated in, school leadership activities, community leadership activities, church-based activities, scouting activities organized and joined, and personality and communication skills.
Central Philippine University congratulates its 65 new social workers who successfully passed the Social Work Licensure Exam held in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga by the Professional Regulation Commission on July 2018.
CPU got an overall passing percentage of 62.50% while the national passing percentage is 49.96%. According to the PRC, 2,508 out of 5,020 passed the said examination.
CPU continues its dedication in supporting causes related the National Voluntary Blood Service Program.
Central Philippine University was awarded the Outstanding Blood Services Partner of the Year by the Philippine Red Cross-Western Visayas Regional Blood Center during the 20th Blood Donors Recognition & Awarding Ceremony held at the Iloilo Convention Center on August 3, 2018.
Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, Hospital Director of Iloilo Mission Hospital receiving the award in behalf of CPU.
This national award was given to the highly distinguished service in the promotion of the Philippine Red Cross’ voluntary blood donation program for more than 10 years. CPU was represented by Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa, a member of CPU’s Board of Trustees and Director of Iloilo Mission Hospital, and Mr. Jojee Roy T. Juarez, Adviser of the CPU College Red Cross Youth and Secretary and at the same time a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter. They were joined by two CPU Blood Ambassadors, Ms. Clarissa Joy Navarette and Mr. Johden Evalle, both from the College of Business and Accountancy. The award was presented by Dr. Dennise Roy M. Pasadilla, MD, PRC-WVRBC Manager.
CPU was also awarded a Plaque of Recognition for laudable achievement in the National Voluntary Blood Services Program 2017 by the Department of Health-Region VI last August 1, 2018 at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City. This award was received by Ms. Dimpna C. Castigador, OIC, Office of the President.
Celebrating Centralian excellence—April Joyce C. Catalan, a CPU 2018 graduate of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, ranked fifth in the Pharmacy Board Exam held on August 5, 2018. Catalan got a rating of 91.22, earning her a spot in the top ten. Catalan is the first Centralian to be included in the top 5 after the College of Pharmacy was reopened last 2011.
CPU also hails 37 new pharmacists who successfully passed the said exam of which the university received an overall passing percentage of 91.89%.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 2,927 out of 4,230 passed (or a national passing percentage of 69.19%) the Pharmacist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Department was then under the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. On 2017, the department became a college. In 1963, Nenita Lemery, ranked No 1, Pharmaceutical Board Exam while in 1968, Patricia Tayco placed 2nd. Central Philippine University dedicates its passion in producing excellent medical practitioners in promoting the health ministry for the glory of God.
Excellence in leadership and community service—Jan Christian Española, John Elmer Loretizo, and Charles Arthel Rey were chosen as part of the Top 10 Regional Awardees from the Western Visayas Region in the prestigious 57th search of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines. They have qualified in the next round and will have the chance to be chosen to be among the top Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines.
Española is a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate and a former CPU Republic President; Loretizo, on the other hand, is a graduate of Software Engineering, a Jose Rizal Model Student, and winner of National Geographic’s “Everyday Genius” while Rey is a graduate of Chemical Engineering, an Ayala Young Leader, and a former CPU Prime Minister.
Twenty students, who excel in leadership and community service, from all over Western Visayas were selected by TOSP to participate in a leadership camp. Among the finalists, ten were chosen to represent Western Visayas in the TOSP National Level.
It can be recalled that Riego Garcia Ferrer, an Agricultural Engineering graduate and former CPU Prime Minister, was named as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines at the Heroes Hall of Malcañang Palace, Manila on February 9, 2017.
College of Education Dean, Dr. Merle Junsay (left) with the College secretary Miss Joy Dugayo.
Between the closing and the opening of classes is an opportune time to listen to Dr. Merle Junsay, Dean of the College of Education. The young dean opened the conversation with her idea of the word “quality performance.” Borrowing from the English poet and social thinker, John Ruskin’s famous quote, “Quality performance is never an accident,” Dr. Junsay believed that quality is always a product of proper planning and skillful execution of tasks.
Dr. Junsay’s expertise in mathematics, and in education in general, is well manifested in the way she has lead her college to where it is now as inspired by the former deans of the college. She obtained her degree, Doctor in Philosophy in Science Education Major in Mathematics, from West Visayas State University in 2015, her Master in Education Major in Mathematics from U.P Visayas in 2011 and her Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics at Central Philippine University in 1994. Dr. Junsay is married to Engr. Radley John F. Junsay and they have a 3-year-old son, Juan Niño Francisco.
Dr. Junsay talked about the strategies and values which she uses in order to sustain quality of instruction which she used from her time as a faculty member and which she now shares with her faculty at the College of Education (CoEd). She has already proven that this quality principle is an edge in expanding and extending academic programs in the local and international markets.
In June, her college will open a new course, the Bachelor in Sports Match Analysis which will be offered particularly to Korean students and other international students who may be interested. Another breakthrough for the College is its Student Internship Abroad Program (SIAP). The CHED-approved program of the college opened its doors to international student teaching practice effective school year 2017-18. The first batch of students was sent to Vietnam in November 2017. This endeavor is the first of its kind in Western Visayas in Teacher Education. Moreover, the Greg Secker Foundation Educational Outreach in Lemery is a sterling project of CoEd for elementary pupils in Barangay Capiñahan, Lemery. In this outreach activity, Dr. Junsay sends out students of the College every other week to extend remedial instruction in mathematics and reading.
Under the management of Dr. Junsay, the College of Education has achieved the following: maintained Level 4 status for BSEd and BEEd programs; candidate status of its BSPEd program; and Level 4 status for both MAEd and EDd, the highest accreditation status that serves as a privilege for the college to offer transnational programs for CPU. Above all, the college can boast of its Center of Development (COD) status in Teacher Education effective May 2016 until December 2018.
Challenges for the vibrant and ambitious Dean have never hindered her to aim for quality in every aspect. In fact, another commitment she had with her faculty, staff, and students is to make CPU CoEd the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) in Western Visayas in the near future.
Her mastery of what she is teaching is coupled with the Christian values she learned in CPU. Such include humility and sincerity on her job. This multi-awarded Math teacher is one of the best teachers in the subject area in CPU High School in 1999 until 2010. In 2008, she was awarded as the Most Outstanding Teacher in High School in Western Visayas by DepEd and PRISAAP.
For budding teachers she has this advice, “Love your work, love your students and be committed until the end. Master your craft and be the best teacher that you can be. Remember that you are a teacher and you influence lives. Wherever you go, be one.”
Dr. Junsay challenges her faculty, unit heads, as well as students to go out of their comfort zones and make a difference in the lives of others—to accomplish things whether they are requirements, or tools for development.
Again the amiable and dynamic Dean of the College of Education emphasized, “Quality is never an accident.”
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