Centralian Engineers head two national organizations

By Cyrus A. Natividad

Engr. Dany C. Molina and Dr. Cirilo C. Calibjo were elected as national presidents of the Philippine Association of Engineering Schools, Inc. and of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, respectively. They are the first Centralians to head these national organizations. This is also the first time since 1955 that the presidents came from non-Manila universities.

*Engr. Dany C. Molina has been passionate in taking the CPU College of Engineering to greater heights.*

Molina is the current dean of the CPU College of Engineering while Calibjo was a previous dean of the College of Computer Science

When Molina earned his BS Mechanical Engineering degree at Central Philippine University in 1987, he was recognized as the Most Outstanding Graduate. In October 1987, he placed 11^th in the National ME Board Examinations with a rating of 92.4%. He proceeded to take his Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in 1995 and pursue his post-masteral study with specialization on heat and power at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia in 1997.

Engr. Molina has served Central Philippine University since 1988.

*Dr. Cirilo C. Calibjo, CPU alumnus and Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture of Angeles University Foundation,*
*carries the CPU banner of excellence wherever he goes. Photo Credit: http://www.auf.edu.ph*

Engr. Cirilo Calibjo, for his part, obtained his MS in Electrical Engineering and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the Philippines-Diliman in 1996 and 2011, respectively. He completed his postgraduate fellowships in Computer Information Systems and Engineering at the University of South Wales, Australia in 1997 and Milwaukee School of Engineering in the United States, 2002. In 2014, the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) named him as the Most Outstanding Electrical Engineer in the field Education. Currently, Dr. Calibjo is the National Treasurer of IIEE. He is a Professional Electrical Engineer, ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer and an ASEAN Engineer.

Centralians hold Reunion during Christmas Break

By Keziah G. Huelar

*The CPU College of Engineering Batch 2003 celebrating 15 years of the friendship and camaraderie.*

‘Tis the season to hold alumni reunions—Centralians all over the globe gathered together to celebrate the Central Spirit and to thank the Lord for His faithfulness. The holiday break gave members of the CPU alumni time to reflect and rekindle their days in the university as well as to make new memories with fellow Centralians.

Remembering and making memories last, the CPU College of Engineering Batch 2003 held their Grand Reunion at Diversion 21 Hotel on December 28, 2018. A homecoming of engineers, the event celebrated 15 years of friendship and recollections.

*Work students who worked at the Rose Memorial Auditorium held a mini-reunion during the Christmas holidays.*

Centralian work students also met during the holidays and recalled their days at dear Central. Their reunion was one of thanksgiving and praise, highlighting the Central Spirit of excellence and perseverance and, above all, gratefulness to Christ.

An ode to Central, reunions are not only celebrations of friendship, they are also gestures of love, highlighting the importance of friendship and camaraderie. As our CPU alumni celebrated the yuletide season by meeting together with Christ in the center, the Central Spirit is ignited and connected across the continents.

Jalbuena leads CPUAAI AY 2018-2017

*Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena shares his Christmas greetings to the Centralian community.*

Isagani Jayme Jalbuena, CPU Engineering Batch 1967, Incoming President of the CPU Alumni Association AY 2018-2019, took his oath office on Friday December 16 at 6:00 PM at the CPU Educational Media Center (EMC) Conference Hall with members of the CPUAAI Executive Board.

The Vice President for AY 2017-2018 and overall Chair of the 2017 Festival of Lights and Music at Central, Jalbuena takes over the presidency from current CPUAAI President Daniel P. Dorillo.

The incoming President is the son of Miguel and Carmelina Jalbuena. He is a resident of Jereos, Lapaz, Iloilo City and married to a Physician, Dr. Lucita Depakakibo Jalbuena. They have two children named Bryan Carlo and Lou Camille Jalbuena.

“Gani,” as fondly called by friends and associates, is a true blue Centralian who studied in CPU from elementary to college. He also graduated from National University, Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

He is a member of different organizations including Lions Club International where he served as President, CPU Alumni Association Vice President, and CPU Corporation among others. He is a recipient of several distinctions and recognition awards and has been a speaker and trainer at several government programs and conferences.

Having served the government for a long time as Project Manager of the National Housing Authority, Engr. Jalbuena is actively involved in many CPUAAI programs and activities – in support of the CPUAAI President and the University President, particularly the annual Festival of Lights and Music at Central.

His previous performance and involvements in different organizations will ensure the CPU Alumni Association with an efficient leader.

It is Jalbuena’s plans for CPUAAI during his term to continue the following projects:

1. Cash rewards for board placers (of government exams)

2. Outreach Program

3. Membership Program

4. Pasidungog Program

5. Pasalamat Program

6. Induction of non-Centralians to the CPUAAI;

7. Alumni Homecoming and Search for Alumni Homecoming Queen;

8. Festival of Lights and Music at Central

His new plans for AY 2018-2019 include the following:

1. Review and make amendments, if necessary, to the CPUAAI’s By-Laws

2. Workshop on the roles and responsibilities of each working committee

3. Creation of additional working committees, if necessary

4. Plan projects of the association

5. Prepare for the 2020 Global Reunion to be held in the campus on February 2020

A Centralian from Canada visits the campus

*Revisting Central – Mr. Filomeno “Jun” Faldas, Jr. together CPUAAI President Mr. Dan Dorillo and Mr. Cyrus Natividad.*

Meet Filomeno “Jun” Faldas, Jr. – CPU High School Batch ’65, and BS Chemical Engineering Batch ‘70. He passed the Licensure in Chemical Engineering Exams in 1970, and in 1971 went to work as a Chemical Analyst in a big company in Canada. Jun is currently a Board Member of the CPU Alumni Association of Toronto and Greater Toronto Area, Canada.

While on vacation in Iloilo, he visited the offices of his close friends at Central, and stayed a while at the CPU Alumni Office to exchange pleasantries, good news and applied for a lifetime CPU Alumni ID. Like a true blue Centralian with the Central Spirit, he appreciated how far CPU and the CPU Alumni Association have moved forward in terms of projects and campus development.

He took pictures and strolled around to admire the campus. He also reminisced on what he used to enjoy in CPU back in his student days. He cannot come back in the forthcoming Alumni Celebrations on September 30 but he promised, “I will always come back to enjoy the beautiful CPU Campus.”

Jun spent some time with Mr. Dan Dorillo, CPUAAI President outside the Alumni Office. President Dorillo showed him the possibility of putting umbrellas to serve as shades for the newly-built open terrace. Jun was positively interested to the idea and will bring the idea back to his alumni chapter. God bless you Jun!