By Rev. Edwin I. Lariza The comment of Kitchenchief on one of my Ezine articles has inspired me to start a series of Lenten reflections. Lent is traditionally observed as preparation of the believer for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus the … [Read More...]

Dealing with Aging Water Utilities of the US through Infrastructure Asset Management
Most of the water infrastructure of the US were constructed in late 1940s and therefore they are old. Aging water utilities are weak and vulnerable to leaks and failures, which may be caused by … [Read More...]
New Orleans Achieves Stronger Infrastructure Resilience thru the IHNC Surge Barrier
The catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 provide many lessons on infrastructure resilience. The threat of storm surges remains because of the city’s average elevation level is six feet … [Read More...]
3 Important Ways CPU Blog Promotes Central Philippine University Online
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CENTRALIAN STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU
A Successful Juan Story
This is not the typical "Juan tamad" story we might have heard from our parents or yayas. The common Juan story relates to the Filipino's laziness and usually ends in tragedy or humiliation of poor … [Read More...]
Achieving Success in the US – A Successful Juan Story
Getting the opportunity to study abroad In 1961, Juan became the Director for Mission and Evangelism of the Convention Baptists. Through the help of Rev. Jesus Vaflor, CPBC General Secretary (1954 – … [Read More...]
Christ Emphasis Week – What Do You Want Out of Life?
It's Christ Emphasis Week (CEW) again at Central Philippine University. This year's CEW theme is "What do you want out of life?" The CEW text is in John 1:37-39. Beginning July 18 until July … [Read More...]
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT ARTICLES

Three Important Infrastructure Lessons Every Student Should Know from Phelp’s Olympic Victory
All ends well with the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps. At 31, Phelps is taking his final bow at the Olympics with 28 career medals – 23 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. Even at … [Read More...]
Learning Resource for Centralians – Optimised Decision Making, IDS and the Deighton Water Model
Recently, I read the article "Optimised Decision Making, IDS and the Deighton Water Model – An Introduction" which sparked my attention. Published on the Inframanage.com site, the article includes a … [Read More...]
What New Zealand Can Offer to the World Other than Dairy Products, Meat, Wine and Tourism
I’m sure dairy products, meat and wine would be on top of the list when you think about New Zealand, not to mention sheep, deer and cows. For its scenic sites from the North Island to South Island, … [Read More...]