In a simple ceremony showered by occasional rainfall, the  Canopy-Covered Footwalk at Gate 1 was dedicated on November 17. 

Dr. Juanito M. Acanto gave the welcome address and greetings while Rev. Joniel Howard Gico, president of  Convention Baptist Bible College, delivered the message. Rev. Gico is the immediate past president of the Elementary School Parent-Teacher’s Association. It was during his term as chairman of the Canteen Management Committee that this pet project started. 

Costing P103,995.00, the Phase I of the Canopy-Roofing covering the existing footwalk from Gate 1 to the Elementay Building was solely financed out of the proceeds of the Elementary School Canteen. 

 
Rev. Gico challenges the PTA officers and members to continue the good work they have started. 

Aside from this project, the Canteen Management Committee (CMC) also initiated the renovation of the Canteen and its Annex Room. With a budget of P91, 724.00, the work included  tile flooring, replacement of doors and steel casing with glass windows. Moreover, a Canon Camera was donated to the Elementary School for the purpose of documenting special events.  

These were some of the projects which the CMC undertook to ensure that the income of the canteen is being plowed back to the Elementary School  for the benefit of the childen, teachers and parents, as well. 

Now headed by Mrs. Evangelica Padernilla, the CMC is composed of Mr. Pepito Caburog, treasurer and chairman, Projects Committee; Mrs. Shiela Sorrilla, ass’t. treasurer; Mrs. Droliza Fe Mejorada, auditor; Mr. Levi John Primero, PRO; Miss Susan Herga, secretary; Mrs. Nenita Porras, Miss Amenta Idmilao, and Mrs. Diona Ines, board of directors. 
 

Kabalaka outpost inaugurated 
 
The CPU Kabalaka Reproductive Health Center has widened its community outreach program  with the inauguration of the Kabalaka Outpost located at Maryville Building, Delgado St., Iloilo City. 

Held on November 11, the ceremony was participated in by representatives from the city government, national government agencies, non-government organizations, academe and other sectors with health-related programs and services. 

Rev. Melvin Mangana led the invocation which preceded the opening remarks of Dean Betty Polido. The inspirational message was delivered by Mayor Mansueto Malabor after administering the ceremonial ribbon-cutting which was assisted by Dr. Juanito M. Acanto. 

Other speakers included Mr. Melchor Nava, chairman MTRCB; Dr. Urminico Baronda, Jr., City Health officer; Dr. Sofia Chua, STD/AIDS Regional officer; Dr. Patria Inayan, Medical Specialist II, SHC; Mr. Pascual Espinosa, Mr. Rex Donasco and Dr. Elmer Pedregosa. Prof. Marian Virgie Gumayan, executive director of Kabalaka gave the closing remarks. 

 
Dr. Fabula and Engr. Lim administer the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the painting exhibit. 

A Painting Exhibit was  held at CPU on December 8-11 for the benefit of the Crisis Center for Women and Children. 

A campus-based special project of the Iloilo Council of Social Development, Inc. (ICSD), the Crisis Center  addresses directly the problems of rape, incest, family violence, sexual harassment, and involuntary prostitution. It provides support and assistance in terms of temporary shelter, counseling, referral, and medical, legal advocacy services. 

The participating artists who  displayed their artworks included a College of Commerce faculty, CPU student and two alumni. These were Lucell Larawan, Loven Ramos, Jemuel Harder and Nilo Bacas, respectively. The other artists were Alan Cabalfin and Henry Prado. 
Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula and Engr. Aurora A. Lim administered the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Rev. Melvin Mangana gave the invocation while Prof. Ricardo Patricio delivered the welcome address. Ms. Margaret Rose D. Moscoso presented the participating artists while a singing group “The Fathers” led by alumnus Levi John Primero gave a special number. The guest speaker was  Vice Gov. Demy Sonza who delivered a lecture on  environmentalism as part of his EXCELectures. 

The activity was sponsored by the Iloilo Council of Social Development, Inc. in cooperation with the CPU Cultural Affairs Committee, Office of the Student Affairs, Junior Social Workers Association  and Panorama Printing, Inc. 

SLO celebrates 4th anniversary 

The CPU Staff Labor Organization celebrated its 4th anniversary at the CPU -SLO Heritage Subdivision, Aganan, Pavia on November 14. 

The Thanksgiving Celebration coincided with the Turning-Over Ceremony of a Portion of the Development of Project by Engr. Narciso P. Maravilla, president of Diday’s Enterprises to the CPU SLO president Lydia A. Grio. 

Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula delivered the thanksgiving message which was preceded by a special number from Dr. Diadem Pearl Sonza-Equina. Miss Catherine Arroyo, Mr. Florentino Gonzales and Mr. Facundo Espinosa also provided  musical numbers during the turn-over ceremony. 

The Prayer of Thanksgiving was rendered by Dr. Limuel R. Equina, OIC of the Department of Religion and Ethics, while Rev. Melvin M. Mangana gave the Closing Prayer.