By Cyrus A. Natividad

Rebecca Castro Tubongbanua (first from left)  continues to promote Guimaras products through her innovation and passion.

Every month of May, tourists and entrepreneurs flock to the annual Manggahan Festival in Guimaras. Guimaras is known for its sweet mango the world over. Festival organizers bring together farmers and entrepreneurs involved in the mango industry. They set up a big area in Jordan where the fruit and various products derived from it (jam, candy, cookies, etc.) may be displayed and sold at an affordable price.

At the center of interest for mango products is the display booth of a Centralian chemist known for her ingenuity and admirable entrepreneurship. Rebecca Castro Tubongbanua (CPU BS Chemistry, Batch 1982) has been awarded many times as agricultural entrepreneur, farmer scientist, and excellent product entrepreneur for processed mango in the country.

Tubongbanua is the genius behind the McNester brand. Their products range from mango ketchup to mango serafina and dried mango among others. At the CPU TV weekly public affairs program, Looking Forward, Tubongbanua discussed and promoted Guimaras products as well as its socio-economic impact to the community.

Tubongbanua’s education from CPU has given her the training so that she was able put up a thriving business and bring honor to her humble island by producing excellent products.

By Keziah G. Huelar

Empowering the Filipino youth, the webinar aimed at providing for opportunities for academic and cultural exchange. Photo Credit: EducationUSA

EducationUSA, in partnership with Central Philippine University American Corner, held a webinar entitled “Strengthening My College Application” at the CPU American Corner, 3^rd Floor, Henry Luce III Library on May 15, 2019.

The seminar featured a U.S. Admission Officer from the University of Chicago.

Said webinar aimed to enlighten Filipino students on the application processes, requirements and possible scholarship opportunities when applying to American Universities.

The Admission Officer gave tips on how to make application letters, personal statements, how to use extra-curricular engagements to help with the admission, and overall, how Filipino students can start preparing themselves for the admission process. He also answered questions regarding visa applications and funding aids.

With its established partnership with the U.S. Embassy, Central Philippine University, through its American Corner, is creating opportunities not only for social and civic engagements but also for cultural and academic exchanges that cater to the current trends of both nations.

According to its website (https://educationusa.state.gov/), EducationUSA is a “U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in 178 countries. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals. EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.”

By Cyrus A. Natividad

The ATESEA Office headed by Rev. Dr. Limuel Equiña is located at the Henry Luce III Library. 

The second batch of Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) scholars Bachelor of Library Information Science Major in Theological Librarianship (MLISTL) who graduated from Central Philippine University on April 20, 2019. The two-year scholarship program for theological schools in Southeast Asia is under Rev. Dr. Limuel Equiña, Director, ATESEA Four of these scholars were Filipinos while the rest were international students: four came from Myanmar, two from Indonesia, one from Taiwan, and one from Thailand.

Professors Cynthia Peleña and Ana Mae Cantel are the coordinators of the MLIS-TL program.

By Cyrus A. Natividad

Prof. Anna Mae B. Cantel (first from left) continues to represent the best of CPU to international fora.  

Professor Anna Mae B. Cantel, CPU Faculty and Coordinator for Bachelor of Library Information Science Major in Theological Librarianship (MLISTL) and Knowledge for Development Center (KDC), was invited to be a speaker at the 2019 ATESEA Special Conference for Librarians in Myanmar. The conference was held from May 1-4, 2019 at the Lisu Theological Seminary in Pyin Oo Lwin. There were 32 participants from 18 Theological Schools in Myanmar.

Topics at  the Sessions included Library Management Review, Library Standards, Library Acquisition Programs, Networking and Consortium; Importance of Libraries in Theological Education, Information Literacy Programs for Theology Libraries and Emerging Roles of Theological Librarians in the 21st Century Libraries among others.

In view of the opening of the MLISTL course in CPU in 2020, Prof. Cantel also introduced and endorsed the course to Myanmar students during her trip.

By Nestle G. Taala

 Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng  and CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles together with CPU administrative officials, faculty and staff.

Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng, and Central Philippine University officials held a meeting at the Knowledge and Development Center (KDC), Henry Luce III Library on Thursday, May 16.

Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs opened the session with a prayer which was then followed by a welcome address given by Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President.

According to Mr. Cheng, the purpose of his visit is to help the university find ways on how to raise funds to the further development of the institution.

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles highlights the strong partnership of UBCHEA and CPU.

In his speech, Mr. Cheng discussed his experiences as a fundraiser and former UBCHEA Vice President for Development. “Development is more than just asking for money. It’s about looking for some extra resources but there is still a lot of work that is involved,” Cheng shared.

He also added that the United Board’s New York and Hong Kong offices could help in generating donations from alumni and friends of CPU in both areas. Mr. Cheng also had a short talk about leadership programs and faculty scholarship program under UBCHEA.

CPU officials, faculty and staff listen intently to Mr. Cheng’s talk.

Meanwhile, Engr. Amy Castigador, Director for Institutional Advancement, presented CPU’s strategic plan and resource generation initiatives while Dr. Robles shared its infrastructural plans.

Aside from Dr. Robles and Engr. Castigador, CPU was represented in the meeting by Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, VP for Finance and Administration; Dr. Ananias Sabijon, Director for CTLE; Dr. Rowena Libo-on, Director for Transnationals Programs; Engr. Isagani Jalbuena, CPUAAI President; and Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, CPU College of Nursing Dean; and other members of CPU faculty and staff.

Central Philippine University congratulates its new electronics technicians who successfully passed the April 2019 Electronics Technician Board Examination.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 1,473 out of 1,816 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination.

CPU got a passing percentage of 100 in the said examination.

Central Philippine University hails its 24 new medical technologists who successfully passed the March 2019 Medical Technologists Board Exam. Daryl Jasyl Lim Cañon, with an average of 90.40%, placed 4^th in the said examination, earning him a spot in the top ten.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission 2,801 out of 4,092 passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medical Technology.

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