CPU ranks 3rd in EE board 

Central Philippine University continues to excel in Engineering education as reflected in the performance of its graduates in the recent Electrical Engineering Board Examinations.  Released on October 14, 1998, the Professional Regulations Commission result revealed that CPU ranked 3rd nationwide with  86.87% passing percentage and an 8th placer. The national passing percentage was 42.02%. 

Led by Vincent Jude G. Iturriaga (8th placer), the other successful examinees from CPU were Michael O. Alcantara, Ariel Anthony D. Aujero, Eliseo M. Bligario, Lebie B. Curate, Ernesto S. Fabales II, Glenn L. Girao, Charlie S. Hallado, Ariel J. Huyong, Tirso E. Llalego, Geronimo T. Pueyo, Ronie S. Quilino, Richard Kenneth F. Salas III. 

New Librarians 

Central Philippine University has produced another five librarians before the year ends. 

Annie F. Fernandez and Ruby A. Ogatis recently passed the  Librarians’ Examination posting a 100% passing percentage for CPU. 

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) has also approved the application of three  library staff for registration without examination as librarians. The three who were granted registered status are as follows: Mr. Victorino J. Bologino, Miss Fe F. Casandra, and Mrs. Leonor B. Fernandez. 

CPUDHS receives more donations 

The CPU Development High School has recently received more donations from alumni here and abroad. As of press time, three alumni donated a total of 308 volumes of books to the High School Library. 

Alumnus Fulgencio J. Quimpo, HS ’76, now based in San Diego, California, USA, sent 124 volumes of Computer and Economics Books. Mrs. Rosemilinda Genosa-Mino, HS ’69, donated 88 volumes of Pocketbooks while the Aguilar-Jardenil Family gave 96 volumes of books in different subject areas through David Jardenil, HS ’80. 
 
 

The affair was attended  by the honorees with their family representatives; students, faculty and alumni of the College of Commerce and; administration officials. 

Dean Perla G. Deocampo gave the opening remarks which was followed by the Candle Lighting Ceremony. The  honorees were given a chance to say something about their experiences in taking the board examination while their parents  also shared their feelings.  

The inspirational messages were delivered by Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bayag, Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula and Mr. Juanito Magno, representing the faculty, administration and Commerce Alumni Association, respectively. In his speech, Mr. Magno, who heads the College of Commerce Alumni Association, pledged two professorial chairs for the College in the SY 1999-2000. 

The honorees, who successfully hurdled the Certified Public Accountant Board, were Rachel Bakabak, Juliet Dagoon, Leonardo Feronel, Lou Marina, Loida Grace Pacete, Janbart Quimba, Jeremiah Sargado and Fatima Ybut. 
 

Pastor Burgos takes full time pastorate  

Pastor Efren S. Burgos took a leave of absence from the university and started serving as resident minister of the New Testament Baptist Church effective October 1. “I think this is now the time,” he said, “which I have always anticipated when I made that commitment about twenty years ago to serve Him as full-time pastor as my way of thanksgiving for His grace and mercy to a person like me who was once in the bondage of utter hopelessness.” 

As arranged, Pastor Burgos  maintains part-time work with the university as property custodian and one of the advisers of Centralite. “I am most grateful,” he said “for the kind of support and understanding of Pres. Juanito Acanto, VPO Aurora Lim and our personnel officer Mrs. Gloria Arriola for this challenge and greater opportunity for pastoral ministry.” 

Pastor Burgos joined CPU in 1982 as publicity officer at the Office of Planning and Development. In 1992, he was detailed at the Office of the Vice President for Operation as property custodian. As a pastor, he served with Cabudian Baptist Church for about 17 years and three years with Dungon Christian Church. 

He was formally installed as resident pastor of New Testament Baptist Church on August 2, Sunday, with Rev. Dr. Domingo Diel, Jr., president of Filamer Christian College, as officiating minister.