10 Years of Hope, Dreams and Possibilities…

Ten years ago, I landed on the dusty tarmac of the old Siem Reap International Airport (it actually looked more like a dingy warehouse then) and arrived in this kingdom – a bright-eyed 27 year old who transplanted himself from the cacophony of Manila with two huge suitcases about to start life anew in a… Continue reading 10 Years of Hope, Dreams and Possibilities…

DZ Recalls Last Words with Husband Edwin

Friends, Students, Colleagues Give Tributes to Rev. Dr. Edwin I. Lariza DZ, wife of Rev. Lariza, shared her recollection of their conversation the day after his confinement to the hospital in late February. TRANSLATION: Mamsing (or Mama), let’s make a stand on what we talked about that I will rest now… let’s be firm on… Continue reading DZ Recalls Last Words with Husband Edwin

A Farewell Letter to Edwin I. Lariza – My Friend/Comrade

Dear ‘Tol, I thought I would see you next month in Iloilo. I thought you would hang on until we finished the book that you, Nestor and I have started. I thought we would hang out for lunch as promised the next time we see each other. The last time we saw each other was… Continue reading A Farewell Letter to Edwin I. Lariza – My Friend/Comrade

Rev. Edwin Lariza Writes 30

Rev. Edwin Lariza, writer, editor, adviser (Catalyzer, Central Echo, Centralite), BSSW and BTh graduate, outstanding social worker of the Philippines, professor, outreach director, pastor, president and president emeritus of Convention of Baptist Ministers Association, leader, organizer, supporter, blogger… finally rested early morning of 8 March 2015. Those who know him had been praying and keeping… Continue reading Rev. Edwin Lariza Writes 30

Positively Centralians Understand “Donation” Is Not All About Giving Money

This conversation in one of the threads at Positively Centralians FB page reveals how alumni understand that giving to Central Philippine University is not only in the form of money. We have underscored the response of Lester Edwin J Ruiz, which captures the thoughts and sentiments of Positively Centralians. Please read the excerpts of the… Continue reading Positively Centralians Understand “Donation” Is Not All About Giving Money

Let’s Hear Them – CPU Janitorial Work Students 2008 Mini-Documentary

This is a 10-minute documentary of the CPU work students that the Office of the President produced in 2007. The work students who were interviewed in this video are probably professionals now and perhaps achieving well in their chosen careers. May students and alumni draw inspiration from the lives of these work students.

CPU Tennis Courts – Donated by CPUAA Northeastern USA for a Good Cause

This is a short documentary of the CPU Tennis Courts, which construction was made possible through the donation of CPUAA Northeastern USA. Now watch this video and you will learn there’s an existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CPU and the CPUAA Northeastern USA chapter. One of the major stipulations in the MOA is that… Continue reading CPU Tennis Courts – Donated by CPUAA Northeastern USA for a Good Cause

Positively Centralians FB Page Issues “No Soliciting” Notice

Positively Centralians wants to focus on alumni connections and friendships the ‘gold and silver’ The missive is addressed to Gabriel Ortigoza who posted the solicitation letter of CPU for the 110th University Celebration. In behalf of the Positively Centralians FB page admins, Margaret Dominado writes: Dear Gabby Gabriel Ortigoza, It has come to my attention… Continue reading Positively Centralians FB Page Issues “No Soliciting” Notice

3 Important Ways CPU Blog Promotes Central Philippine University Online

Type “central philippine university” into the Google search box and you will get a list of websites that ranks for the keyword. Refer to the screenshot of the search result below and you will see that CPU Blog (enscribed by a red rectangle) is no. 5 on the list. Please consider though that search engine… Continue reading 3 Important Ways CPU Blog Promotes Central Philippine University Online

CPUFOAAI End of Term Report 2012-2014 by May Vail Lee

In response to the request of the immediate past CPUFOAAI president May Vail Lee that these documents be circulated among alumni, we have published these reports. Revised Final 12-31-2014 End of Term Report 2013-2014 Below is the image of the first page of the report. CLICK on the image to read the FULL REPORT in… Continue reading CPUFOAAI End of Term Report 2012-2014 by May Vail Lee