Dofeliz, Olid forefront CPUR Elections Biñas leads senatorial slate By Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol
Reform Party’s standard-bearer, JD Chris Dofeliz, a junior BS Health and Lifestyle Management student, won the post for CPU Republic Presidency after garnering a lead of 174 votes against Koalisyon’s Albert Jan Matthew Java, February 24. On the other hand, the CPUR Parliament will be presided by Shiella Olid, a sophomore Law student, also from Reform Party who led by 1,083 votes against Josephine
Hapitan of Koalisyon. The CPUR Senate will be led by incumbent CPUR President Edgar Binas (Reform) who garnered 2,560 votes followed by Ed Ryan Ariente (Reform) with 2,501 votes, Kenny John Amar (Koalisyon) with 2,089 votes, incumbent CAS Representative Adrian Hablado (Reform) with 2,028 votes, Centralian Star 2010 Val Peter James Billones (Reform) with 1,882 votes, ROTC Corps Commander Kim Richard Hechanova (Reform) with 1,794 votes, Mary Grace Verga (Reform) with 1,739 votes and incumbent Continue to page 7
Centralians honor Drilon’s Peñol attends 13th AYLC, 40th Death Anniversary advocates for change
By Ashere Nisseth S. Equiña
February 21, 2011— Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests gathered at Rose Memorial Auditorium for a memorial service to commemorate the life of Dr. Rex Drilon - the first Filipino President of Central Philippine University. Centralians were enlightened by the visionary life of the late President, through the inspirational message of Hon. Demy P. Sonza, Iloilo Provincial board member, and Prof. Lucy L. de la Fuente, former faculty member of the English Department. Both speakers are alumni and members of the CPU Corporation and noted Drilon not only as an educator,
administrator and humanitarian, but also as a man of integrity, character and faith. Indeed, it was a time for reflection as well as a thanksgiving for the life welllived of the late President. Prior to the convocation, a memorial service was held at the Evangelical Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City, where the officers of the administration, deans, principals, department heads, alumni, family and friends laid down their floral offerings for the late president. Drilon was CPU president from 1966-1971 when he died a sudden death on Feb. 21, 1971, but his life as an epitome of a true Centralian has been and will forever be a significant part of CPU history.
By Bryan Eric T. Cerebo
Another feat was claimed by Central Philippine University after one of its students was chosen to be among the 81 delegates to the 13th Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC) held at the San Miguel Corporation – Management Training Center, Alfonso, Cavite, February 8-11.
Jo Jan Paul Peñol, a firstterm municipal councilor of Pavia and a Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science and Public Administration student qualified from among thousand nominees of different colleges and universities nationwide. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Continue to page 4
Peñol poses with AYLC Project Director Mr. John Philip Orbeta (extreme left), Ayala Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Fernando Zobel de Ayala (2nd from left), Ayala Corporation Chairman Emeritus Don Jaime Zobel de Ayala (2nd from right), and Ayala Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (extreme right) during the awarding ceremony.
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By Ashere Nisseth S. Equiña
The CPU College of Medicine, represented by JG Padojinog (team leader), Catherine Cataluña, RiobenCaleb Togonon, and Leandro Torre, won third place in the 38th Inter-Scholastic ClinicoPathological Conference at the UP College of Medicine Manila, March 8.
Photo credit: Rioben-Caleb Togonon
Dr. Joseph Aldric Gaspar and Dr. Josephine Martinez served as advisers to the CPU team. The University of the Philippines Manila and the University of Perpetual Help won first and second place, respectively. The other participating
medical schools were Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, University of the East, St. Luke’s College of Medicine, Manila Central University – FDTMF and the University of St. La Salle. CPU was one of the eight schools that qualified as finalist from the 38 medical schools and colleges nationwide. The annual event was conducted with the aim to share and enrich the medical knowledge and diagnostic skills of the participants. The contest was sponsored by the UP Medical Students Society in cooperation with the UP College of Medicine Department of Pathology.
BEAMING IN BLUE ( R–L) Dr. Martinez, Leandro Torre, JG Padojinog, Rioben-Caleb Togonon and Catherine Cataluña project their victory smiles during the Awarding of Winners.
PARAW REGATTA BLAST The CPU-BSHRM students with Prof. Moreno display their enthusiasm after winning 2nd place in the Themed Table Setting and Centerpiece Arrangement Competition.
CHM wins awards
By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
Giving honor to the University, the College of Hospitality and Management won awards in the Hospitality and Tourism Expo 2011 and the Retro Cake Decorating Contest simultaneously held at Amigo Plaza, February 25. The team of Duchess Erlano, Ace York Evidente, Airon Ravine De Guzman, Jomalene Maroma and Joanna Rae Java (all are Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management students) represented the University in the Themed Table Setting and Centerpiece Arrangement Competition. Coached by Prof. Raymund Moreno and Mr. Ian Jorda, their Paraw Regatta-themed arrangement won second place. The Western Institute of
Photo credit: Prof. Raymund Moreno
College of Medicine bags 3 rd in national stint
Technology and the John B. Lacson Maritime University won first and third place respectively in the competition. In the Cake Decorating Contest with the theme “Retro Valentine,” sponsored by Del Monte, only two schools competed. BSHRM students from the University, and St. Therese Academy used Del Monte products in decorating their cakes. St. Therese won first place; the CPU team, composed of Renato Alajar, Jr., Ruel Alli, Nikki Cervera, Rhod Mark Delijero, Raymund Sampiano, Karla Mae Imbang, Daphne May Gimeno, Lorraine Jane Gimeno and Genevev Sagarang, not only bagged second place, but also won the SM Shopper’s Choice Award for taste. They were coached by Prof. Myrna Luceño and Mrs. Mary Anne Garrido.
By Ashere Nisseth S. Equiña
The University celebrated the second Christ Emphasis Week (CEW) for this academic year on January 24-28, with the theme “Living for Jesus” based on the scripture text in Philippians 2:1-11. During the week-long convocation, there were 95 college and high school students who offered and dedicated their lives to Christ. The opening and closing convocations were held collectively on January 25 and 28, respectively, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, while the convocations per college were simultaneously held with different speakers in assigned venues from January 25-27.
The invited speakers were: Rev. Mark Moses, Mr. Nelson Ayala, Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Fabula, Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian, Ptr. Francis Neil Jalando-on, Ptr. Max Hughes, Ptr. Val Rianne Billones, Rev. Dr. Melvin Mangana, Ptr. Dave Chan King, Mrs. Josita Alpha Jalando-on, Ptr. Jorim Octavio and Ptr. Dave Edralin. During the five-day celebration, Centralians were challenged to respond to the call for them to live their lives for the One True Giver of Life itself - God. It was an opportunity for fellowship and celebration of God’s continuing faithfulness through the lively songs of praise
STANDING FOR CHRIST Centralians respond to the altar call of living their lives for Jesus.
and worship, different testimonies, inspiring messages and further study of God’s word. The CEW theme song, “Living for Jesus,” is an original composition of the Community Christian Church, Inc. Young
People, which won the CEW theme song composition contest. The CEW was spearheaded by Pastor Shirlem Osorio, University chaplain and chairperson of the Christian Life Committee.
Photo credit: CPU Choplain’s Office
‘Living for Jesus’ highlights 2 nd sem’s CEW
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POSE FOR VICTORY The participants of the 9th Student Research Symposium beam with pride while receiving the Certificate of Recognition from the University Research Center
By Bryan Eric T. Cerebo
Geared with its mission to carry out programs that promote research, Central Philippine University held its 8th Research and Development Week on February 28-March 4. This one-week kicked-off with an
activity exhibit
presenting various research studies coming from the different colleges and departments in the university. It highlighted the 12th CPU Faculty Research Symposium and the 9th CPU Student Research Symposium wherein different research studies were presented to the faculty, staff and students. In the symposium for
the faculty, seven presenters delivered their papers. In the Solid, Waste, Natural Resources and Biodiversity category: Dr. Margen Java, Scholarship Office director, presented her study, A Baseline Survey of Surrounding Barangays of the Bulabog Puti-an National Park. Two guest researchers, Dr. Klaus
Hunschke and Ms. Karen Herz, presented their individual papers entitled, The Material Recovery on LGU Level in the Philippines and The Effects of Soil Application of Biofertilizers on the Early Growth of Beauty Leaf (Alophyllum inophyllum L), respectively. They were invited and sponsored by the CPU College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences and the German International Corporation. In the Health, Engineering and Humanities category: Dr. Luisito Conducta of the Life Science Department presented the study, Infectious Disease and Mental Illness: The Link Between Psychopathology and Microbial Infections; Engr. Ramon Alguidano, Jr., The Design and Construction of Solar Photo Voltaic Education System Training Module; and Dr. Herly Fie Cervera of the Department of Languages, Mass Communication & Humanities, The Constructivist Reading of Rhetoric and Recurrence of Political Advertisements on TV for the 2010 National Election. see related story on page 7
University hosts 11 th NGO-PO Week
By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
Central Philippine University, through its University Outreach Center, hosted the 11th Annual NonGovernment Organizations -People’s Organizations (NGO-PO) Week Celebration, December 1-7. Under the theme “Leksyon sa Inagihan: Giya sa Sunod nga Dekada sang Katin-aran”, the celebration was led by the Iloilo Coalition of Non-Government Organizations and People’s Organizations (ICON) with Rev. Edwin Lariza as its president. Most activities were held inside the campus, from the precelebration, district consultations to the actual events. The Training on Fabrication,
Operation and Maintenance of Strike Gas Stoves was held at the Appropriate Technology Center, December 3, with Prof. Aries Roda Romallosa, chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, as lecturer. The Forum on Volunteerism was held at the Educational Media Center, December 7, with Ms. Rachel Nalus Quinto, Public Engagements and Communications adviser of Volunteer Service Overseas, Bahaginan. The annual NGO-PO week was institutionalized by Provincial Ordinance No. 2000-042 and City Regulation Ordinance No. 2001-190 to recognize the role of NGOs and POs in nation-building. By “sheer coincidence”, the content of both ordinances
PHOTO TALK City Councilor and CPU alumnus Joshua Alim addresses the viewers of the photo exhibit.
revealed the role of former Centralians: Sangguniang Panlungsod member Joshua Alim authored the City Ordinance while former Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Atty. Rodolfo Cabado authored the Provincial
Ordinance, which was passed during the term of former Vice Governor Demetrio Sonza. Rev. Edwin Lariza, former director of the CPU Outreach Center, was the NGO representative who initiated the celebrations.
Photo credit: Rev. Edwin Lariza
Photo credit: CPU Research Department
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Fratfest 2011 celebrated Fourteen recognized fraternities of the University took part in the celebration of Fratfest 2011, February 1-4. Sponsored by the Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR) in line with the CPUR Week, it focused on the theme, “Fratfest 2011: Pursuing Union among Centralian fraternities through Sports and Recreation.” The 14 recognized fraternities paired up forming seven teams, which competed in different contests - Tau Gamma Phi/ Sigma and Cross Swords Frasority; Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Beta Epsilon; Scouts Royale Brotherhood and Sigma Pi; Dagami Frasority and Alpha Sigma Rho; Alpha Kappa Rho and Megans Society; CPU Jodem
Club and Alpha Phi Omega; and, Upsilon Phi Sigma and Gamma Rho Upsilon. The games they competed in were the Tug-of-War, volleyball, lagsanay manok and the Amazing Race, which included an 800 meterrelay, back run, two-leg race, and five other obstacles. Each fraternity showcased its members’ talents in a variety show that culminated the event at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. Alpha Kappa Rho and Megans Society emerged as the over-all champion.
Photo Credit: CPUR
By Airon B. Buenvenida
Photo Credit: CPUR
CPU Republic Week held
TAKING THE LEAD CPUR officials marching with pride during the parade.
By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
The theme for this year’s CPU Republic (CPUR) Week held on January 31 - February 4 was “CPUR: Centralians Pursuing a United Republic,” and indeed, the events that took place in the five-day affair displayed proofs of solidarity among students, faculty and staff alike.
The first day kicked off with a Fun Night Run where Philip John Otañes (BSCE-3) and Cristine Sebuan (BSHRM-1) became first placers after a hustle around the campus. Otañes outran the other participants in the male category and won Php 1,000 while Sebuan dominated the female category and bagged Php 1,500. CPUR President Edgar Biñas
said that the reason why the prizes for the female category were higher than that of the male category was that they (the CPUR) were not able to give prizes for the female competitors in the last Fun Run held at CPU Centennial Subdivision, Pavia. Close to 300 participants (including students, alumni and faculty members) were engaged in the Fun Night Run. The last day of the celebration was tuned up with a series of alternative classes. The 2009 Indian film “The 3 Idiots” was also shown on the fourth floor of the Uy Student Union Building. Rockapalooza 2011 ended the CPUR Week with a taste of the local rock scene, as a myriad of Ilonggo bands unleashed riffs and nifty drum and bass skills to the fancy of the audience that gathered on the Big Field.
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Peñol attends... chairman and chief executive officer of the Ayala Corporation in his letter addressed to Peñol stated, “We certainly need young leaders like you who have the genuine passion to serve and the tremendous potential to positively impact the broader society and ultimately, our country.” It featured lectures, outdoor activities, plenary sessions, and workshop group discussions by highly respected leaders from government, civil society, industry, the arts, media and entertainment who shared their own leadership experiences to challenge the participants’ perspectives and paradigms. As stated in AYLC website, the Congress is the keystone of “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The youth leadership development program was launched in 1998 by the Ayala group of companies as a strategic investment in the youth and in the future of the country.
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TRANSFORMERS Diesto, Dofeliz and Fronda with the other transformational young leaders at Dauis, Bohol
By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
CPU Republic (CPUR) officials attended the First Transformational Leadership for Young Leaders Basic Training Series held at the Dauis Pilgrim-Heritage Center in Dauis, Bohol, November 27-28.
CONGRATULATIONS to all Centralian BOARD PASSERS!
The participants were CPUR Prime Minister JD Chris Dofeliz (BSFHLM-3), Deputy Prime Minister Fritzie Mae Fronda (BSMA-4) and Senator Isaiah Neoben Diesto (BS ChemEng-3). The event, attended by approximately 300 campus leaders from all over the
Visayas, was organized by the Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal (KAPARIZ), Bohol Chapter, the youth arm of the Order of the Knights of Rizal established under Republic Act No. 646 (also known as the Charter of the Knights of Rizal), and the Bohol Alliance of Student Councils with
Java attends Sunburst youth camp
By Airon B. Buenvenida
Albert
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Matthew
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS Java (BS Accty-2) was one ENGINEERS (November 2010) of the eight delegates who
represented the Philippines to the Sunburst Youth Camp, December 5-11, RELC Hotel, CPU Passing Percentage: 50% Nat’l Passing Percentage: 21.76% Singapore.
NICK IVAN E. PALTIGUERA 7th Placer
CIVIL ENGINEERS (November 2010) CPU Passing Percentage: 64.29% Nat’l Passing Percentage: 40.57% NURSES (December 2010) CPU Passing percentage: 89.07% Nat’l Passing Percentage: 35.25% PHYSICIANS (February 2011) CPU Passing Percentage: 77.78% Nat’l Passing Percentage: 53.25% LAWYERS (Released: March 2011) CPU Passing Percentage: 31.03% Nat’l Passing Percentage: 20.26%
The student leaders from 14 ASEAN countries congregated to promote cultural awareness among Asian youths. The highlight of the event was the cultural presentation, which displayed the ways and customs of the different participating countries. According to Java, the experience was a once–in–a– lifetime event. He added, “To be one of the eight to represent our country had been a great privilege as well as a big responsibility. It was a great honor in my part to perform in front of the other nationalities, but it was also a pressure - the biggest pressure
PROUD TO BE PINOY Java (centermost) flanked by different nationalities.
so far, for the last 18 years of my life; but, the pressures and responsibilities were outweighed by the knowledge that I have shown what a real Filipino youth can do.” Java’s inclusion to the top 12 semi-finalists was based on the credentials and other documents
he submitted and reviewed by the Singaporean organizers who used the following criteria: academic performance, leadership achievements, awards and recognition, sociocivic involvement, and cultural accomplishments and initiatives.
Photo Credit: Albert Jan Matthew Java
Photo Credit: CPUR
CPUR joins leadership training
the Provincial Government of Bohol and the Dauis Renaissance Company, Inc. as training partners. The event sought to give youth leaders “the chance to acquire innovative approaches to making their respective leadership skills effective, responsive, and dynamic under the banner of transformational leadership” through workshops. The guest speakers were Fr. Ruel Lero, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Holy Name University in Tagbiliran City; Dr. Nestor Pestelos from the European DREAM Project; Arch. German Janus Nino Guidaben and Vice Mayor Nuevas Tirol Montes of Tagbiliran City. This training series was created to become an avenue for campus leaders to convert their capacities into “values that would create positive impacts in organizations and communities.”
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By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
This year’s International Day Celebration, held January 21, was aimed at reviving the enthusiasm of the University’s soccer community. Grounded on the theme “Expanding Horizons,” which reflected the Prayer of Jabez in I Chronicles 4:10, the celebration also recognized the foreign students of the University’s International Program. The celebration started at 7:00 AM with a foot parade composed of foreign and exchange students, Physical Education students and the University’s varsity football teams – from the elementary and high school departments, to the collegiate level as well as the alumni. The opening program was held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium and a collection of audio-visual presentations that emphasized the daily lives of international students, which most Filipino students do not know much of was shown.
Also highlighted in the videos was the football fevers which has spread throughout the University in the past years. After the opening ceremony, an exhibition game was held between the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association selected team composed of footballers from the University of Negros Occidental – Recolettos (UNO-R) and the University’s international football team composed mostly of Korean students. The University was able to beat its adversary on the field (3-0) in a match manifesting the World Cup-style performances of both teams. At 5:00 PM, the International Day Celebration Cultural Show was held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium and showcased Korean students performing Filipino folk dances with their Filipino counterparts. Students from Pyeongtaek University, Hoseo University and Chosun University and members from the Korean Campus Crusade for Christ and the Korean Symphony Orchestra performed dances like the Cariñosa, Sayaw sa Bangko and the Tinikling, side by side with the CPU Sarisaot Dance Troupe.
RH Bill forum held for NSTP students By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
To garner support for the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, a symposium was held, December 11 last year at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, merging with National Service Training Program (NSTP) class sessions. The Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP) collaborated with the NSTP Civic Welfare Training
Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS) courses in arranging the symposium upon the invitation of the University in time for the celebration of the International Human Rights Day and International HIV/AIDS Day. “We sponsored this forum because we are actually very supportive of the bill and we would like this bill to be passed,” NSTP Coordinator Rev. Samuel Talha said. He added that students need to be aware of the bill
STAR OF HOPE A student hangs star on the Christmas Tree of Love.
CPU Republic plants ‘Tree of Love’ for former janitor
To celebrate the season through its own little way, the CPU-Republic “planted” the Christmas Tree of Love on December 13, with students writing their thoughts on love, peace and hope on cartolina– made stars, which they hung on the tree’s branches. To hang a message on the tree, one should pay Php 10. This money went to a donation fund for Mr. Isidro Jacaban of Sambag, Jaro, who was a former janitor assigned at the CPU High School.
Jacaban cleaned the classrooms and halls of the CPUHS for 15 years until he became paralyzed in 2005. He has three children whom he needs to provide for. CPUR President Edgar Biñas said that the CPUR was able to collect approximately Php 4,000 from the Christmas Tree of Love and gave Php 1,500 in cash and Php 3,000 worth of groceries to Mr. Jacaban and his family on December 23, a night before Noche Buena. Through the efforts of the CPUR and the cooperation of the student body, a soul who once served the University celebrated Christmas with hope amidst great physical disability.
because the youth is the most important group of people who are vulnerable. “They are also a potent force in advocating and implementing the bill,” Talha further said. Rhoda Avila, secretarygeneral of the DSWP, who was the resource speaker of the symposium, said that they (the DSWP) grabbed the opportunity to share the reproductive health situation of the country and also to enlist the support of the students in favor of the bill. The RH Bill, known as House Bill No. 5043, aims for
a “comprehensive policy on responsible parenthood, reproductive health and population development and for other purposes.” It has also been a subject of debate between its adherents and its critics in the Roman Catholic Church. Avila elucidated that the latest Pulse Asia Survey has shown that (as of November 30 last year) 69% of Filipinos are in favor of the bill. Avila added that 154 congressmen support reproductive health bill.
By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
December is the month usually associated with the words “sharing” and “giving,” either material things or sentiments.
Photo Credit: CPUR
CPU Int’l Day held, underscores soccer
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CONGRATULATIONS! Winners of the Central Echo Crossword Puzzle: 1. Allen Dave Fuego 2. Andresito Justiniani, Jr. 3. Glocer Bartolaba 4. Pearl Angeline Suyo 5. Paul Delda 6. Daniel Montecastro, Jr. 7. Charity Joyce Lagarto 8. Jam Jarabelo 9. David Daniel Kurtz 10. Rheza Silla Note to the winners: Kindly claim your prize from your respective Dean’s Office.
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Dofeliz, Olid forefront CPUR Elections...
CCS Governor Erron Sevilla (Koalisyon) with 1,670 votes. The college representatives are the following: Francis Capino (R) of the College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences; Angel Bernadeth Argel (K) of the College of Arts and Sciences; Allen Dave Fuego (R) of the College of Business and Accountancy; Angeli Monique Siladan (K) of the College of Computer Studies; Mary Angela Rivera (R) of the College of Hospitality Management; JVincent Gasataya (K) of the
College of Engineering; Janette Panes (K) of the College of Education; Lyle Joseph Baluran (R) of the College of Medicine; Denise Erika Padernilla (Ind.) of the College of Nursing; Jehiel Caman (K) of the College of Theology; Lily Rose Arillo (R) of the High School Department and Joelenie Prado (R) of the School of Graduate Studies. Meanwhile, the College of Law will be electing their officers June this year. CPUR Members of the Parliament will convene on April 4 to choose from among themselves the Prime Minister of the CPU Republic for the next school year.
Academic Achievers of the First Semester 2010-2011
Paolo Rafael L. Po Edgar G. Biñas John Bryan I. Chua Mark Joesan A. Dizon Reymar B. Gallego Krisceline Anne P. Ong Rolan M. Orquiola
BSChE Magna Cum Laude BSBA (Mktg. Mgt.) Cum Laude BSECE Cum Laude BSSW Cum Laude BSME Cum Laude BS Accountancy Cum Laude BSEE Cum Laude
LOYALTY AWARDEES Abototo, Michael B. – BSHFLM Baldove, Charmaine Hyacinth Kaye C. – BST Dumdum, Jashen Jean T. – BSHFLM Eusebio, Pearly Ann O. – BSHFLM Falsis, Debbie June S. – HRM Landero, Jared Anre C. – AB Pol. Sci. Madera, Berith Hope S. – BSHFLM
Results of the 9th CPU Student Research Symposium I. Information Technology 1st Place Mark James Enriquez, John Alvin Esguerra, Ralph Marvin Ahhi, Paul Quinto and Michelle Chavez 2nd Place Jamie Justado, Noriel Losbañes, Marie Faye Romakin, Ryan Dickerson Boltron and Earl Collins Lucero 3rd Place Paulo Martin Jarana, Meryl Joy Juan Tong, Jireh Legaspi, Grendel Jimenea and Delight Garrovillo
II. Nursing
1st Place Jose Rege Jurilla, Daryl Joseph Lagura, Roxanne Jamelo, Jhoan Mae Jalandoni,
Jerelene Intrepido, Elaine Rose Jagunap, Doreen Joy Jasa and Coleen Joy Jastia 2nd Place Christy D. Recibio, Mark Francis Sagge, Hannah Maria Recto, Nevah Jane Reginam, Johanna Bridgeshz Ruiz, Nergie John Reginio, Ma. Charisse Salido, Shenna Ann Rosema and Gwynne Ann Erica Rufino 3rd Place Ida May Fernandez, Antoinette Marlu Czarilla Fos, Lara Hope Daregios, Amber Lyn Doromal, Catherine Jane Eraldo, Jenny Grace Esmeralda, Wille Michael Espiritu, Mavi Zelle Feranil and Florence Diane Flores
III. Chemistry 1st Place Levy Pedregosa 2nd Place Mary Joy Geaga 3rd Place Rizalyn Netura
IV. Arts and Sciences (Survey Type) 1st Place Jashimae Tama 2nd Place Beetha Lena Anerdis
V. Arts and Sciences (Content Analysis) 1st Place Savannah Liz Aurelio 2nd Place Nel Jason Sanson
3rd Place Ronamae Ellen Luces
VI. Business and Accountancy 1st Place Ella Mae Tayag, Anne Rose Gonzales, Ma. Cristina Rula, Vanlihn Montelibano and Ruiming Pao 2nd Place Ken Olivares, Nija Mae Emolaga, Catheryne Berbaño, Merry Kris Caballero, Herlyn Balore, Alvin Tolos, Revie Abueg, and Aisa Magbanua 3rd Place Dave Salting, Karen Mae Buenaflor, Jovelyn Casquete, Karlyn Palcullo,Jobie Mae Jumayao, April Casiple and Ivy Gwen Baldovia
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GOING REGIONAL The Central Echo Editorial Board receive their prize from Smart Communications for winning 3rd place in the Online Journ Blog Contest.
By Bryan Eric T. Cerebo
Engineer won awards in Centralian editors the Regional College Press from the Central Echo, the Conference and Awards of Executive, and the CPU the Philippine Information
Agency (PIA) - Region VI held at Iloilo Grand Hotel, November 26, 2010 anchored on the theme “Climate Change.”
For the Newspaper Category, the Central Echo was awarded 3rd Place as Best Newspaper, 3rd Place as Best in Newspaper Lay-out and 5th Place as Best in Sports Page. In addition, the Central Echo grabbed the 3rd Place in the 1st SMART Online Campus Journalism Blog Competition. For the individual on-the spot contests, Al Raymond Nolido, from the CPU Engineer won 2nd place in the editorial cartooning contest; Abigail Esquerra, also from the CPU Engineer, won 4th in the feature writing contest, while Kristi Glen Garong and Gracel Elidia from the Executive won 4th and 5th place for the photojournalism contest, respectively. This one-day conference, which included lectures and interactive activities, was spearheaded by Dr. Elsa Subong COPRE In–Charge, and Atty. Janet Mesa, Regional Director of PIA. There were 65 student publications from different colleges and universities that joined this event.
Studio 23’s Barkada Buzz Ride invades CPU By Reyshimar C. Arguelles
Ending the last week on campus for the year 2010 with music and merriment, Studio 23’s Barkada Gimik Buzz Ride entered the University with performances by pop-rock band Imago which performed at the University Gymasium, December 15.
The event started at past four in the afternoon, with ABSCBN showbiz anchor Gretchen Fullido and actor-model Xian Lim as hosts. They warmed up the audience with games which
showed how talented CPU students were. The winners of the games were given special button pins to serve as their “tickets” for the Buzz Ride. After the pre-concert hype, especially with girls swooning over Xian, Imago emerged from the backstage and started the evening with their music. The band, composed of Aia de Leon (vocalist/guitarist), Myrene Academia (bassist), Tim Cacho (lead guitarist) and Zach Lucero (drummer), played
notable tracks like Akap, Taralets, and their rendition of the Eraserheads’ Spolarium. After the mini-concert, students who garnered the special button pins went on a “Buzz Ride” towards Smallville where they had free dinner with the band at JAQ’s Bar. Studio 23, through ABS-CBN Iloilo, made the Barkada Gimik Buzz Ride possible with the help of the CPU Cultural Affairs Office, Office of Student Affairs, Chaplains’ Office and the CPU Republic.
University hosts Psych Convention By Ashere Nisseth S. Equiña & Reyshimar C. Arguelles
The 3rd Iloilo Psychology Students Convention, with the theme, Heroes, Haunters and the Haunted: Making the Puzzle Pieces Fit (Psycho-Forensics in the Philippines) was hosted by the University, November 18-19.
The convention that delved on criminal psychology was attended by 160 Psychology students from nine schools, namely, the University of San Agustin, College of St. John— Roxas City, Riverside College— Bacolod City, the University of the Philippines Visayas, the University of Iloilo, St. Paul’s University, the University of Antique, West Visayas State University Graduate School and Central Philippine University. It aimed to elevate awareness on psycho-forensics
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CENTRAL ECHO Editorial Board (A.Y. 2010-2011)
Ashere Nisseth S. Equiña Editor-in-Chief
Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol Associate Editor
Renel Edward M. Castellano Managing Editor
Raniel C. Ponteras
Feature/ Literary Editor
Reyshimar C. Arguelles Bryan Eric T. Cerebo News Editor
Airon B. Buenvenida Editorial Assistant
Reginald Earl P. Castillo Photojournalist
MEET THE PSYCHES The CPU Psychological Society (the organizers of the convention) pose in a cheery disposition.
as a newly emerging field in the Philippine psychology; provide a common forum for psychology students, educators, researchers, practitioners, and advocates to exchange ideas on psychoforensics; and, to provide a hands-on learning environment to acquire basic skills in psychoforensics research and practice.
Photo Credit: Harrace Gem A. Caver
Photo Credit: COPRE 2010
CE bags COPRE ’10 Awards
Different speakers were invited to give workshops and plenary sessions. During the convention, the undergraduate psychology research presentations were given by the University of San Agustin, College of St. John- Roxas, University of the Philippines Visayas and Central Philippine University.
Rea Angelica F. Villeza Esther Rose A. Romarate Advisers
Sheila T. Salazar Consultant
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