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CPU lives up to 'tourism site' title
Central Philippine University has proven once again that it is worth its “Tourism Site” citation which was awarded to the university in 2001.
From June 1, 2005 to March 15. 2006, approximately 5,550 students , faculty members, and tour coordinators from 53 schools around Panay have toured the campus.
Favorite spots of the visitors included the Butterfly Garden, Henry Luce III Library, Appropriate Technology (APPROTECH) Building, Speech Laboratory, Computer Laboratory, and the University Computer Services Center.
The campus tours help in promoting the University as a whole to future Centralians.
CPU studes learn from media expert
CPU studes exchanged notes with RPN-9 News and Current Affairs Manager Jose Maria Carlos (seated) during the Media Mindset Series 2006- Conference for Students and Professionals at the Audio/Visual Hall of West Visayas State University-College of Mass Communications, La Paz , Iloilo City on March 4, 2006.
Jerelyn Hautea (AB MC 3), Cindy Pioquid (AB MC 3), May Franzell Obieta (AB MC 3), Jeanebeth Llamas (AB MC 3)Teddy Tan (AB MC 2), Ellen May Bendol (AB Eng 3), and Tara Yap (AB Hist 4), discussed about media biases and “democratization” with RPN-9 News executive.
LEGACY OF MARTYRS
A Milestone of CPU’s Art Scene
The absence of Fine Arts Program in the university is not much a hindrance for Centralians to excel in the field; it is simply a breeding ground for a faith that triumphs. in an unlikely environment, the Lord’s Hand proves to be working mysteriously victorious beyond our comprehension for such humble upbringing produced our local and national awareness in the visual arts that immortalized what the CPU founders stood for during the centennial “Legacies of Martyrs” exhibit. Held at Henry Luce Library on January 6-February 3, this well-curated art show was initiated by Asst. Prof. Lucell Larawan, founder-mentor of the Hebron Artists. The committee on this centennial activity was chaired by Vice President for Administration Rev. Joniel Howard Gico.
The Hebron artists who exhibited their artworks were Asst. Prof. Larawan, Rymer gengoni (BS Software Eng3), Jezrel Casandra (BSC Management alumnus), Harry Mark Gonzales (co-opted, co-mentor), Nygel John Melitado (AB MC 4), and Melis Erbas (BST alumna).
In his speech during the lunching, Asst. Prof. Larawan said, “Whatever achievements you see in this show including the awards earned by the Hebron Artists are not products of a FIne Arts course offering nor are influenced by a good environment for the visual arts. They sprang from pure faith that dares to go on and refuses defeat... though I have made risks of failure, I delight that daring faith has been honored.”
PIC organizes "Pool of Editors"
Pursuant of its mandate to serve as a center for approval of publications and press releases on campus, the Publication and Information Center (PIC) has organized this year, a "Pool of Editors", mostly Centralians, to lend help/offer their expertise in editing books and other publications to would-be authors among faculty and staff of the University.
Since the University constituents are encouraged to publish more books befitting and is required, of an academe, hence, this group of experts who would be on-call, depending on who the author would choose from among the roster provided by the Center.
Dr. Elma Herradura, Mrs. Lucy de la Fuente, Dr. Fely David, Mr. Demy Sonza, Rev. Efren Burgos, Dr. Anita Illenberger, Assoc. Prof. Hope Patricio, Asst. Prof. Mary O' Penetrante, Miss Aileen Traviña, Dr. Diadem Pearl Equiña, Asst. Prof. R. Timothy Pesquera, Ms. Theresa Balofiños, Ms. Amy Villaruel, Mr. Rhys Vincent Camacho, Asst. Prof. Rea Angelica Villeza, Asst. Prof. Julynn Rico, Ptr. Jonan Castillon, Mr. Jason Pagunsan, Asst. Prof. Jessica Gargantiel, and Prof. Alpha Dofeliz Sorensen signified their interest to be in the University pool of style and technical editors.
In their first organizational meeting on March 17, 2006, the PIC Director who was presiding officer, solicited their suggestions/inputs regarding the drafting of possible general guidelines for University publications, fees, and other related matters. For instance, they concurred using the APA, 5th edition as main basis for form and style; that books are to be revised at least every five years, on the other hand, manuals are to be revised every one or two years; that while individual faculty or staff is encouraged to write books, books cooperatively done by teachers in one department are preferred for marketability; and that the subject matter/coverage for the book/textbook/manual to be published shall be decided upon by the respective departments as they are supposedly the authority in their respective disciplines.
The presiding officer pointed out that they will draft guidelines in consonance with and not to run counter to, the already established Research Publication Guidelines and the Textbook & Manual Committee Guidelines and Criteria in approving textbooks and manuals. The idea of a standard editing fee was also explored, as a guide for would-be authors and the editor of their choice. This is to help even out the "playing field", so to speak to give equal opportunity for everyone in the group to be chosen as editor.
The possibility of coming up with a Style Book for the University was likewise discussed, for instance, to contain the editors' preference for American English over British English; to come up with the standard format for writing books, manuals, research papers, term papers, book reviews, syllabi, course manuals, reaction papers, letters of application and the like; for writing the Bibliography/Reference section of books/manuals, by-lines, font size, spacing, margins, etc.; and the appropriate spelling/coinage of terms to use, etc.
Beginning school year 2006-2007, the PIC shall have put in place aforementioned guidelines and started screening publications and providing incentives to encourage more faculty and staff to write books. |
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As the graduation day nears, CMM would like to congratulate and wish all CPU graduates good luck in your journey through life.
CMM is confident that CPU graduates given time and opportunity would really excel in their various career paths. CPU graduates would be breed apart because of the Big C (Christ) that they have known while still in the campus.
The famous Kahlil Gibran, in his response to the letter of his beloved brother Nakhli, quoted “How did those days undo themselves, and where did those nights, in which Peter lived, go? How did those hours, which Peter filled with his sweet songs and handsomeness pass away?”
But Gibran, amidst his questionings, further wrote: “Life, my dear Nakhli, is like the seasons of the year. The sorrowful Autumn comes from the joyful Summer, and the raging Winter comes behind the sad Autumn, and the beautiful Spring appears after the passing of the awful Winter”.
CPU must have provided you enough warmth and comfort with its beautiful campus and the smiling faces of your teachers that you may be feeling some sense of apprehension in leaving the portals of the great alma mater.
However, fear not for always the beautiful Spring appears after the awful Winter. Life is a constant moving on.
So shine with your Big C!
Top student to share insights to peers
Defante is 2nd sem commencement speaker
For the first time in the history of Central Philiipine University, the top honor graduate will be the speaker in the second semester commencement exercises on April 2, 2004, 3:00 in the afternoon, at the University parade grounds.
Allan Jane B. Defante, B.S. Accountacy, graduating Summa cum laude, will be the second semester AY 2005-2006 commencement speaker. Defante was hand-picked by the CPU president himself Dr. Juanito M. Acanto to inspire his fellow graduates as they leave the portals of their Alma Mater to practice their chosen fields of discipline.
A native of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Defante was Class Valedictorian at Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School in 2002; awarded the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award, Philippine Senate Leadership Award, Jaycees Leadership Award, Manuel Villar Leadership Award, DepEd Award for Academic Excellence and PSYSC Outstanding Leadership in Science.
In College, he is a Rotary Awardee. He was a National Winner-2005 Nationwide Search for Ten Outstanding Business Students of the Philippines and commended by the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business; National Winner-2006 National Search for Best Entrepreneur Student of the Philippines for Visayas - sponsored by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship and awarded by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo;Most Outstanding JPIAn (Western Visayas); Champions-SGV Cup 2005 and C.L. Manabat Auditing Quiz 2005, KPMG Auditing Quizbowl and Mock CPA Board Exam 2005, C.L. Manabat Practical Accounting I 2005 Quizbowl, PICPA Practical Accounting 1 and 2 Quizbowls, 2004 Iloilo Federation of JPIA Practical Accounting I Quizbowl; National Finalist – Financial Executive of the Philippines Inter – Collegiate Finance Competition 2005; elected President – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – CPU Chapter 2005-2006, VP Finance – Western Visayas Federation of JPIA, Inc. 2005-2006; and one of the two Accountancy students from Visayas granted to do Audit Practicum in one of the country’s top accounting firm, KPMG Laya Mananghaya and Company in Makati last Summer 2005. He is also the recipient of 8 special awards including during the College Recorgnition Day.
WSAA holds homecoming; honors graduating WS
The Work Student Alumni Association (WSAA) of Central Philippine University held their homecoming on March 18, 2006. There were 42 work student alumni from Iloilo, Guimaras, and Aklan and 21 graduating work students who attended the event.
Held at the 4th floor Student Union Building, the association began the day’s activities with a devotional. CPU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nathaniel Fabula gave the opening message. The group was honored to hear words of wisdom from Dr. Benny Palma, a former work student who is now president of Aklan State University. During the program for the recognition of graduating work students, Dr. Juanito Acanto was the keynote speaker.
A thrust of the yearly alumni fellowship, WSAA lauded nine outstanding graduating work students namely: Albert Gumana, Rhoda Lopez, Maeshell Palma, Lovely Lagarto, Nanettet Genovesa, Athenis Joy Go, Karen Gonzales, Joelisa Dasas, and Joanna Iyon Gayoma. These students were dedicated to the Lord God Almighty and inducted into the WSAA.
Through the leadership of WSAA President Andresito Millamena and Vice President Henry Funtecha, the association aims to realize the establishment of the Work Student Study Program Resource Program. WSAA plans to hold a grand reunion in 2008 and every five years thereafter
CPU faculty speaks at Valparaiso University
Associate Prof. Ananias C. Sabijon, Jr., faculty, Central Philippine University (CPU) College of Education served as guest lecturer and demonstration teacher on some seminars and classes at Valparaiso University, Indiana, U.S.A.
Prof. Sabijon lectured on “ The Common Interview Questions: The Philippine Experience” to the student teachers at Valparaiso University. The lecture was held at the Conference Room, Miller Hall, Valpo on September 7, 2005.
On October 18, 2005, he served as Demonstration Teacher on “ The Elements of Teaching and Learning Process” (showing different strategies, approaches and techniques to make learning effective, exciting and relevant) to the Education 457 (Principles and General Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School) students of the university. The class was composed of students from the U.S. and some international students from Germany and Spain. Prof. Sabijon received praises from his mentor, Dr. Paul Tougaw and the students after the demonstration lesson he presented and facilitated. He was awarded the Certificate of Recognition signed by his mentors, Dr. Paul W. Tougaw, Coordinator of Professional Development and Placement; and Dr. Jan Westrick, the dean of the Education Department, Valparaiso University for his outstanding performance.
In another occasion, he lectured on “Classroom Management and Discipline.” His lecture was based on his experiences as a classroom teacher / professor in the Philippines, particularly at Central Philippine University. The lecture was held on November 8, 2005.
The abovementioned activities were just part of his tasks as a Visiting Scholar at Valparaiso University, Indiana, U.S.A. under the sponsorship of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) in partnership with Central Philippine University, other Christian universities in Asia and the program’s funding and/or sponsoring agencies and institutions.
Dr. Nathaniel M. Fabula, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), serves as the UBCHEA Fellows Program coordinator at CPU.
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CPU Placement Office holds jobs fair
Central Philippine University, through the Placement Office headed by Mrs. Cheyenne Aberia, conducted a Jobs Fair for the graduating students, alumni, and interested Centralians, on March 10, 2005, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Alumni Promenade and Concert Park. At least 17 different companies including Call Box, SM Groups, Taytay sa Kauswagan. Texas Instruments, Monde Nissin, Pilipinas Shell, Vitarich, E-PLDT, Phillip Morris, and other engineering companies. The companies, which participated in the said jobs fair gave a positive impression on the project initiated by the University and suggested that the jobs fair be done for 3 to 5 days, instead of 1 day only. On that day, 15-20 Centralians were interviewed and hired for employment for each company.
Congressman Salceda clarifies EVAT
PIC head attends briefing
Congressman Joey Salceda, Chairman, House Committee on Economic Affairs presented among others, concerns regarding the extended value-added tax or EVAT during the "Advocacy Forum on EVAT" on February 24, 2006 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. Publication and Information Center (PIC) Director Felnor G. Importante attended the briefing in behalf of Central Philippine University.
Value-added tax or VAT is a consumption tax imposed on the sale or importation of goods and services. This is not a new tax since most goods and services are already subject to VAT. But reforms in the VAT system (RA 9337) are still needed to increase government revenues.
Salient features of RA 9337 include: an increase of VAT by 2% (from 10% - 12%); and the goods and services now subject to VAT are petroleum products and other indigenous fuels, power and electric cooperatives, services rendered by doctors, services rendered by lawyers, domestic carriage of passengers by air and sea, non-food agricultural products, and works of art, literary works, and musical compositions.
The extended value-added tax or EVAT is seen to sustain and increase the government's delivery of basic services, address the country's budget deficit, help pay foreign debt obligations, provide infrastructure and capital outlay, and help reduce poverty, among others.
The VAT system recognizes the needs of the poor and exempts basic commodities and socially sensitive products from VAT. Among the VAT exempt commodities are: agricultural and marine products in their original state such as vegetables, meat, fish, fruits, eggs, and rice; lease of residential houses not exceeding P10,000.00 monthly; sale of low-cost house and lot not exceeding P2.5 million; educational services rendered by both public and private educational institutions; books, newspapers, and magazines; and sales of persons and establishments earning not more than P1.5 million annually, which could include sari-sari stores, carinderias, and street vendors.
The EVAT should not affect the poorer segment of society since the services rendered by doctors in government (public) hospitals, as well as the services of lawyers from the Public Attorney's Office, will remain free. Also, doctors and lawyers in the provinces who do not earn more than P1.5 million annually would be VAT exempt.
Since VAT is a consumption tax, its burden falls heavier on those who consume more VATable goods and services. The less one consumes, the less VAT he pays.
(-Based on the PIA notes/handouts distributed during the briefing)
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News Update
Date of Released
March 9, 2006
National Passing Percentage:
46 %
CPU Passing Percentage:
53 %
1.Amar, Pauline S.
2.Balajadia,Lovelie Renette
3. Ballona, Karl Patrick C.
4. Bello, Valerie Christine G.
5. Calpa, Phrencian Wallen
6. Catague, Diane Leslie B.
7. De la Cruz, Beryl Joy L.
8. Flejoles,Stephanee Joy P.
9. Ganzon, Ma. Jasmin O.
10. Gopiteo, Mendy May P.
11. Guaro, Madeliene H.
12. Gumban, Zhenia H.
13. Juele, Mary Grace L.
14. Lorenzo, Jaykee C.
15. Militante,Jose ReneIII T.
16. Monje, Ruby Mae M.
17. Nobleza, Anthony G.
18. Oro, Cheryl Mae M.
19. Rogan, Runida I.
20. Samilo, Selah Joy E.
21. Seran, Grace B.
22. Talanquines, Daryl O.
23. Trompeta, Chariza D.
24. Paclibar, Irish D.
College of Commerce
MR. ALLAN JANE DEFANTE - One of the three (3) "OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES"
MR. ALLAN JANE DEFANTE and MR. KENNETH TUPAS
- won 3rd Place in the "BEST BUSINESS PLAN" Contest Service Category during the 4th
YOUNG ENTREPENEURS' SUMMIT 2006 PCE-ENEDA
Cup held at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
last February 23-26, 2006.
High School Department
JOSHUA J. MISAJON
(IV sun) - One of the Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo for 2006.
(Adviser: Engr. David Robert A. de Leon)
RAY JOHN PAMILLO (III-SSC) and MARIGOLD AGONDEZ (III-SSC) - Champion, Metrobank/MTAP/DepEd Mathematics Challenge, Division Level (3rd Year Category) on February 25, 2006.
LJ GRANDE (IV-SSC) and FEROLYN NAVALLASCA (IV-SSC) - Third Place, Metrobank/MTAP/DepEd Mathematics Challenge, Division Level (4th Year Category) on February 25, 2006. (Coach: Asst. Prof. Merle P. Lorca)
RAY JOHN PAMILLO
(III-SSC) - Second Place, 31st Rotary Club Academic Excellence Contest held at L’ Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City on February 24, 2006. (Coaches: Asst. Prof. Merle P. Lorca and Ms. Ghia Joy B. Bermejo)
Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR) incumbent Vice President Doriedel G. Lozañes is the recipient of the prestigious and highest Alton Bigelow Alma Mater award this school year 2005-2006.
A B.S. Accountancy student, Lozañes is graduating Cum Laude and cited as CPUR Service Awardee for Merit and Loyalty Awardee.
During her term with the CPUR, Lozañes spearheaded projects that promoted students’ welfare. Among her thrusts were the Quest for the Centennial Star, UNIPORMA, Ugyon Arte exhibits, and the 2006 Send-Off Party for the graduates (in cooperation with the Office for Student Affairs). As Vice President of the CPUR, she was the student liaison officer during the University’s Centennial Celebrations and was part of the Parliamentary that drafted and approved the CPUR Omnibus Election Code. A Rizal young leader, Lozañes was part of the team who made three resolutions for youth development and empowerment. Last December 4-9, 2005, she represented CPU in the first Asia Student Exchange Program.
The Alton Bigelow Alma Mater Award is given to an outstanding graduating student every year in honor of Dr. Alton Ezra Bigelow, president of CPU from 1918 to 1922.
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CPUHS class '56 donates PA system to CPUDHS
The CPU Development High School Class 1956, on the occasion of their 50th Graduation Anniversary, donated a Public Address and Sound System to the CPU Development High School. The Public Address and Sound System were donated in loving memory of Mr. Eleuterio D. Plagata, Sr. who served as HS Principal from 1938-1941 and 1946-1965. A simple but meaningful Dedication Service was held last Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the High School building.
Engr. Edgar Mana-ay, Class -56 representative, explained that they are the first batch to give a donation in memory of Mr. Plagata, who was also one of the longest serving principals of the department. Mr. Plagata's son Eleuterio Plagata, Jr., also a member of class '56, gave the response in behalf of the family. He was teary-eyed as he thanked his classmates for recognizing his father's faithful service to the school. Dr. Fabula accepted the donation for the university and also offered the dedicatory prayer.
Close to 20 members of HS Class '56 attended the service. Hugs and laughters were shared as their high school adventures were brought to mind. The presence of Ms. Nona Dominado, their former teacher and also a former HS principal, made the affair more meaningful. HS Asst. Principal Rone Grace Sulit also graced the affair.
This dedication service was only one of many activities Class '56 had lined up to celebrate their 50th graduation anniversary. They joined the HS Dedication Sunday last March 19, 2006, where Dr. Majella Caipang-Palacios, one of their classmates was Dedication Speaker. On Monday, they trekked to Boracay Island to continue their revelry.
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