Captain Eligio Parcon: The value of integrity at work

CPU alumni have always shown passion for excellence. The word “Centralian” has become synonymous with determination, integrity, faith in God, love, generosity, gratefulness and loyalty to one’s Alma Mater. Centralians always look back to their Alma Mater and are grateful for what the Lord has done in and through their lives.

One example of a Centralian who proudly looks back to his Alma Mater is retired Captain Eligio P. Parcon, Jr. who is the first Centralian international pilot and was recently awarded a Certificate of Recognition during the Alumni Homecoming 2017 at CPU.

He finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at CPU in 1971, joined the Philippine Navy in 1974, and later pursued a Master’s Degree in Flying. He then ventured into the international skies as a pilot of the Airbus for Philippine Airlines for many years.

Parcon hails from Passi City where he took his elementary education. He is married Marivic Caga of Leon. They have two children. The daughter and the eldest is presently a professor of Psychology at UP Diliman and the son, who is following in his father’s footsteps, works as a First Officer onboard the Airbus for Philippine Airlines.

For all his achievements, his love and endearment for CPU remains. He fondly remembers that he finished his studies through the CPU’s Work-Study Program. There he learned the Christian values of hard work and integrity. He carried these lessons with him even from the very beginning of his career. Upon his retirement, he contemplates on building a scholarship project for deserving students in need of help in their studies at his beloved Central Philippine University.