CPUR Holds Awarding and Thanksgiving Night


The new batch of CPUR officials getting ready for the next school year

To celebrate the fruitful 2016-2017 academic year and to welcome the new CPU Republic administration, the CPUR held an awarding and thanksgiving night at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park on April 8, 2017.

For his welcome remarks, CPUR President 2016-2017, Jayson Troy Bajar, thanked everyone who was instrumental in the success of his leadership. He also encouraged the new CPUR officers to pursue a path of excellence in service.


Tupas receives a Certificate of Recognition from CPU and CPUR

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, in his message emphasized the importance of leadership in the academic community and its crucial role in partnering in the administration for the promotion of student development.

Keynote speaker, Nielex Tupas – Executive Director of the National Youth Commission, inspired the young leaders to remain dynamic and passionate as they serve the studentry.

A ceremonial pinning of the officers CPUR 2016-2017 national and local government units was then held, to thank them for the services they rendered to the university. An award was also given to the outstanding representatives, senators and CPUR advisers.

For his acceptance message, CPUR President–elect Jan Christian Espanola thanked the trust and confidence given to him as the new CPUR President, and will do his best for the development and upliftment of the Centralian studentry.

CPU Kindergarten holds 2017 Graduation

Go and let your light shine – 61 Kinder 2 students received their Certificates of Graduation as Central Philippine University Kindergarten held its annual graduation at the University Church on March 15, 2017.


CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles with the Kindergarten faculty and staff.

Vivienne Rhone G. Del Castillo, K2 Mercy welcomed parents, guests, faculty and staff in her Opening Remarks. She thanked the parents for their love and support and congratulated her fellow graduates. “Graduation is a celebration, to dream dreams and to try our new wings.”


Mother-daugther duet – Mrs. Hermely Jalando-on and Francheska MJ, alumni of the CPU Kindergarten sings  “A Gift To You” as a tribute to graduates.

For his message, CPU President – Dr. Teodoro C. Robles thanked the parents for trusting CPU with their children’s pre-school education. He also encouraged graduates to continue living out the Centralian spirit of discipline and excellence as they continue their journey in the academe. “You have shown patience, obedience and courtesy to your parents and also to your teachers. We are proud that you have showcased affection towards your studies and your classmates as well. After this you will encounter pupils from different schools, backgrounds and families and we are confident that you will continue to live out exemplary Christian as you move to another level of education. To the parents, we are grateful for your trust, it is a manifestation that you give importance to pre-school education.”


We made it! Kindergartners gleefully show each other their diploma.

After the University President’s message, a song number was given by Mrs. Hermely A. Jalando-on, Kinder Alumna 1985 and her daughter Francheska MJ A. Jalando-on, Kinder Alumna 2015.

The distribution of certificates was headed by Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and Prof. Hannah C. Siosan, Principal of the CPU Kindergarten. 21 Kindergarteners from the Kinder 2 Gentleness class, 22 from the Kinder 2 Kindness class, 13 from the Kinder 2 Goodness class and 10 from the Kinder 2 Mercy Class were given their Certificates of Graduation for having completed their Kindergarten education.

The Closing Remarks was given by Dave Lorenz B. Abelarde, Kinder 2 Gentleness. After which, the graduates sang their graduation song “Go, Light Your Word.” Hera Jon Victoria O. Alipala, Kinder 2 Goodness then conducted the singing of the Alma Mater Song “Central, My Central.” A prayer for the graduates was then given by Rev. Ruth G. Lunasco, Christian Education Director, University Church.