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PHILRICE, CPU collaborate on a windpump project
The Philippine Rice Research Institute ‹PHILRICE›, a government agency attached to the Department of Agriculture, has collaborated with Central Philippine University College of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Management ‹CPUCA–DAEEM› on a windpump project.
PHILRICE and CPU have entered into an agreement to carry out this one-year project starting January 2006, with an approved budget of PhP490,000 for the fabrication, installation, and testing of three units of windpump. The memorandum of agreement was signed by Dr. Juanito M. Acanto of CPU and Dr. Lecadio S. Sebastian of PHILRICE on January 4, 2006.
The Project Leader of this undertaking is Engr. Alexis Belonio of CPUCA–DAEEM in coordination with the Head of the Rice Engineering Division of PHILRICE, Dr. Manny Regalado. This project will showcase the CPUCA Windpump technology for pressurized irrigation system for high–value crops in three different sites in the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Pampanga. ‹CPU College of Agricultural Engineering›
URC, HRD hold student-centered learning seminar-workshop
Central Philippine University′s Research Center, in cooperation with the Human Resource Development Office, held a seminar–workshop on student–centered learning on January 6, 2006 at the Educational Media Center Conference Room.
The said conference aimed to expose teachers to innovative teaching methodologies and to enhance teaching skills. Colin David Jones of the School of Management, University of Tasmania, Australia was the resource speaker. ‹CPU Info Center›
Silliman professor talks on independent filmmaking
A topnotch professor of Silliman University shared his expertise in making independent films to students attending English, Mass Communication, and Humanities classes in a lecture–forum at the Educational media Center, January 9, 2006.
Prof. Jonah Lim, who has been involved in more than 30 films as a writer, producer, and director, spoke on "Communicating through Film Aesthetics" with emphasis on independent filmmaking. The multi–talented professor, who finished his A.B. Communication major in Film and Audiovisual Communication at UP Diliman, his Master in Communication Management major in Media Management at the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication, and his Master of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production at Chapman University, California, USA, encouraged the audience to look for their own medium where they can express themselves better.
Three of Prof. Lim′s short films– ‘Rescue in F Minor’, ‘Afternoon Delight’, and ‘Kaibigan’, were shown during the lecture–forum. Prior to that, the filmmaker conducted a talent audition for his upcoming film.
The said lecture–forum was jointly sponsored by the Department of Languages, Mass Communication and Humanities and the CPU Cultural Affairs.‹Amy Villaruel›
Central Philippine University honored former Vice President for Administration Engr. Walden S. Rio in a testimonial dinner on January 24, 2005 at the EMC Conference Hall where he was also formally awarded as Dean Emeritus.
Engr. Rio was the dean of College of Engineering for more than two decades. Noted for his developmental and innovative ideas, Engr. Rio has been the brains behind the institutional milestones of the university. Among others is the declaration of the College of Engineering programs as Center of Development I by CHED, which entitled the university to a 12M grant from the government for three years.
He is also a recipient of the Most Outstanding Sillimanian in Engineering Education for 2003. His recent contribution to CPU is the 1M donation for the Engineering faculty incentives. ‹CPU Info Center›
Betans raise endowment for scholarship
Phi Beta Epsilon Fraternity International ‹PBEFI› raised P 205,270.00 as endowment fund for scholarships of deserving resident members.
This feat places the Phi Beta Epsilon Fraternity International as the first and only fraternity in CPU to have established such project. Phi Beta Epsilon is an exclusive engineering student fraternity that was organized in 1947. The Betans, became an international fraternity registered in Utah, USA in 2003. At present, the Betans have 12 members in the campus. ‹CPU Info Center›
Ceazar Traviña passes away
Former College of Commerce faculty, instructor, and staff Ceazar Traviña passed away on January 25, 2006.
He was honored in a memorial service held at the CPU Church on February 1, 2006. He was survived by his wife Dr. Miriam Traviña and son
Engr. Uni Traviña. ‹CPU Info Center›
PGMA graces CPU post-centennial event
Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gave the keynote address at Central Philippine University′s Post–Centennial Thanksgiving Program on January 28, 2006 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
The CPU family of about two thousand students, faculty, staff, and administration officials led by CPU President Dr. Juanito Acanto, warmly welcomed President Arroyo who motored from Concepcion and Guimbal, Iloilo. The president congratulated CPU for its "100 years of Greatness". She informed everyone that she has signed the Executive Order 358, which declares that starting June 2006, vocational education can be accredited as a college degree to "increase competitiveness" of Filipinos. Furthermore, the president has approved a budget of PhP500M as assistance for "closing the education gap" from elementary school to tertiary level.
President Arroyo recognized the late Justice Calixto O. Zaldivar, whose family was given the Centralian Family Loyalty Award and Certificate of Appreciation during the program. Justice Zaldivar, who is the father of Antique Governor Sally Zaldivar–Perez, was the Executive Secretary of the late President Diosdado Macapagal.
The Zaldivar family was commended for their support to Exemplary Christian Education for Life ‹EXCEL› and to the Centennial Development Fund Campaign of the university. Justice Calixto Oirola Zaldivar and wife Elena Ang Zaldivar were gifted with six children who all attended CPU before continuing further education in other prominent schools here and abroad.
Other distinguished guests in the Post-Centennial Thanksgiving Program were CPU Board of Trustees Chairman Alfonso Uy, Presidential Adviser for Western Visayas Rafael Lito Coscolluela, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Iloilo Congressmen Arthur Defensor and Janet Garin, and Graciano Lopez–Jaena Foundation Board of Trustees members. ‹CPU Info Center›
The Lettermen sing for Ilonggo hero’s shrine
The 45–year old vocal trio The Lettermen came to Central Philippine University for a concert–for–a–cause on January 29, 2006, 8 o′clock in the evening at the Rose Memorial Auditorium.
The sold-out concert benefited the construction of the shrine of Ilonggo National hero Graciano Lopez–Jaena in Jaro, Iloilo City. Aside from the proceeds from the concert, the Graciano Lopez–Jaena Foundation also seeks support from the government and other private groups for the accomplishment of the project.
The Lettermen, composed of Tony Butalla, Donovan Tea, and Mark Preston, sang their timeless love ballads including ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ and ‘When I Fall in Love’ and Tagalog–English versions of the likes of ‘Sapagka’t Ako’y Tao Lamang’ and ‘Dahil Sa ‘Yo’. Autograph signing and photo opportunities followed at the RMA lobby right after the two-hour musical engagement.
The show was sponsored by Central Philippine University and the Graciano Lopez-Jaena Foundation, in cooperation with Sarabia Manor Hotel.
US Embassy consul general visits HLIII
US Embassy-Manila Consul General Richard Haynes visited American Studies Resource Center ‘ASRC’ of the Henry Luce III Library on January 28, 2006. The ASRC is one of the 13 Thomas Jefferson Information Centers in the Philippines.