Weekly Centralian Link - February 16, 2024

[Francis Neil Jalando-on]

February 16, 2024

• CPU achieves enrollment target for Second Semester SY 2023-2024
• 13 academic programs granted re-accreditation status by ACSCU-ACI
• CPU College of Nursing holds Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony
• CPU ROTC holds Presentation of Sponsors and Escorts
• CPU College of Engineering honors outstanding faculty and staff
• Dr. Santos donates additional amount to CPU for the upgrade of the Dr. Carmen P. Santos Speech Laboratory
• CPU RCECC conducts Development Seminar on Strategies and Techniques
• CAS-DLMCH Teachers Attend Retooling Seminar
• CPU Junior High conducts “Wait I Mean It” Seminar exploring Love, Courtship, Marriage
• Japanese students and professors visit CPU for their study tour
• CPU Student’s Startup Selected to Join DICT’S STEP UP
• CPUR Outreach Initiative Empowers Ulayan Elementary School
• College of Pharmacy holds an outreach program in Passi
• Statement of Congratulations from CPUFOAA

CPU achieves enrollment target for Second Semester SY 2023-2024
By Francis Neil G. Jalando-on

CPU is grateful to have 15,358 students this 2nd semester, SY 2023-2024.

Central Philippine University (CPU) has successfully surpassed its enrollment target for the Second Semester of the SY 2023-2024, reaching a total of 15,358 enrolled students as of February 15, 2024. This achievement surpasses the enrollment record of the Second Semester of SY 2022-2023, which stood at 15,325.

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13 academic programs granted re-accreditation status by ACSCU-ACI
By Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center (QAAC)

All thirteen academic programs visited by accreditors of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities – Accrediting Council, Inc. (ACSCU-ACI) last October 2-6, 2023 were granted re-accreditation status valid from December 11, 2023 to December 2028.

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CPU College of Nursing holds Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony
By Monika Katja Yuzon, BA COMM- 4, Centralian Link Intern

Batch Anaya of the CPU College of Nursing during their Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony.

The CPU College of Nursing conducted a Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremony last February 9, 2023, at 8:30 am in the Rose Memorial Auditorium for batch Anaya class of 2026.

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CPU ROTC holds Presentation of Sponsors and Escorts
By Cyrus A. Natividad

Central Philippine University ROTC Unit held its Presentation of Officers and Escorts in honor of Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, CPU President on February 8, 2024 at 3:00 in the afternoon. The program started with an invocation led by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian.

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CPU College of Engineering honors outstanding faculty and staff
By Justine Ace Antipatia, BA Comm-4, Centralian Link Intern

The awardees of the College of Engineering together with CPU administrators.

On February 14, 2024, in the middle of Valentines Day, the College of Engineering held the annual Incentive and Professorial Chair Awards Ceremony for SY 2022-2023. This event gives honor to the unwavering efforts of the faculty and staff in maintaining the excellent standards of the university.

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Dr. Santos donates additional amount to CPU for the upgrade of the Dr. Carmen P. Santos Speech Laboratory
By Nestle G. Taala

Dr. Carmen Pama-Santos

Dr. Carmen Pama-Santos and her family have recognized the need for a speech laboratory at the CPU Junior High School and in the University. In support of this, they have generously donated over one million pesos (Php 1M) towards the establishment and upgrade of the speech laboratory, named or known as the Dr. Carmen P. Santos Speech Laboratory.

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CPU RCECC conducts Development Seminar on Strategies and Techniques
By Cyrus A. Natividad

Prof. Leopoldo Millamena, Lecturer receives a Certificate of Recognition from RCECC Director Dr. Lenny P. Mucho.

The CPU Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center concluded its training-seminar on Development of Strategies and Techniques in Teaching Science through Practical Works on January 26, 2024 at Central Philippine University.

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CAS-DLMCH Teachers Attend Retooling Seminar
By Annalee L. Cocjin

The Department of Languages, Mass Communication and Humanities (DLMCH) of the College of Arts in Sciences (CAS) in partnership with the Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center (RECC) organized a seminar for the retooling of teachers last February 8, 2024, held at Function 1 of Diversion 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

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CPU Junior High conducts “Wait I Mean It” Seminar exploring Love, Courtship, Marriage
by Chelsea Marie S. Sermonia, BAComm-4, Centralian Link Intern

In partnership with the CPU Guidance Service Center, the CPU Junior High School (JHS) Department conducted its annual seminar entitled “Wait I Mean It,” exploring love, courtship, and marriage last Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in conjunction with this year’s Valentine’s Day.

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Japanese students and professors visit CPU for their study tour
By Justine Ace Antipatia, BA Comm – 4, Centralian Link Intern

The participants of the study tour outside the KDC.

On February 14, 2024, 8 Japanese Students from Tsuru Bunka University in Japan visited Central Philippine University for their study tour together with Prof. Uchiyama Fumiko and Prof. Iko Toshiya.

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CPU Student’s Startup Selected to Join DICT’S STEP UP
By Monika Katja Yuzon, BA Comm-4, Centralian Link Intern

UniHub founders with the CPU President.

Through the ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), the Department of Information and Communications Technology established three (3) regional acceleration projects in Regions 4A, 6, and 10. The Startup-tailored Empowerment and People-focused Upskilling Project (STEP UP), launches in CALABARZON, Western Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. This year, 33 local startups have been chosen to take part in the short-term, extensive, and rapid immersive mentorship program.

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CPUR Outreach Initiative Empowers Ulayan Elementary School
by Mikee N. Norico, BA Comm-4, Centralian Link Intern

Para sa Kabataan: CPUR Ministry of External Affairs conducted an outreach at Ulayan Elementary School, Brgy. Ulayan, Calinog, Iloilo.- Photo credits to CPU Republic

Last February 9, 2024, the Central Philippine University Republic Ministry of External Affairs, led by Senator Ralph Belle D. Gonzales, conducted an outreach program at Ulayan Elementary School in Brgy. Ulayan, Calinog, Iloilo. The initiative aimed to empower young minds through educational materials, engaging activities, and a commitment to long-term support.

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College of Pharmacy holds an outreach program in Passi
By Justine Ace Antipatia, BA Comm-4, Centralian Link Intern

Pupils of Cadilang Elementary School are happy to receive the drawing materials from the student council of College of Pharmacy.

Last January 27, 2024, the College of Pharmacy Student Council holds their Community Outreach Program in Cadilang Elementary School in Passi City, Iloilo.

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Statement of Congratulations from CPUFOAA

On behalf of CPUFOAA officers and members, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to incoming President Rudy Llanera and officers of the CPU Alumni Association UAE Chapter.

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