FOODNATION – Building a Better Philippines through Food Technology

Foodnation PAFT

This is one national convention that Centralians in related fields should consider attending. The 53rd Annual PAFT Convention is set 2-4 July 2014 at SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City. Visit and “Like” the The Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. Annual Convention to receive updates about the event. Learn more about PAFT […]

CPU Volleyball Team Girls – Our Potential National Champion Team

CPU Volleyball Team Girls - featured image

The CPU Volleyball Team Girls represented Western Visayas in the Shakey’s Girls’ Volleyball League Tournament of Champions held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on 13-19 January. Of course, to earn the right to represent Western Visayas region, they defeated all participating teams in the regional version of the volleyball league. By the way, the team grabbed […]

Switching on of Lights and Music of Hope @ Central

CPU Switching on of Lights 2013 (7)

Central Philippine University held the annual Switching on of Lights and Music of Hope on 6 December 2013. Here are some highlights of the event through the camera lens of alumnus and photo-artist, Reginald L. Harder.

Generosity of NZ School Children Raises $750,000 for the Philippines

New Zealand help to the Philippines

I’m quite impressed how New Zealand has been relentlessly helping the Philippines. Notwithstanding the monetary aid and relief teams that their government had sent, the Kiwis continue to generate more funds for the Philippines. As their way of teaching kindness and generosity, New Zealand schools held a mufti day on 22 November. The Campbell Live […]

Centralian invented Solar Night Light being used in typhoon-stricken areas

Solar Night Light by Silverio Navarro Jr.

Silver says: It’s heart warming when I saw my invention being used to light up areas hit by Yolanda. Thanks to Shelter Foundation and TESDA for helping spread this technology. It only started as a design challenge to light up at night the bottles on the roof that were promoted by Illac Diaz. The design […]

Why Civil Engineering Remains a Bright and Lucrative Course

civil engineering career

I read an article titled “Philippine Government Increases Infrastructure Expenditure to 5% of GDP in 2014 – Is This Enough?” and realised that Civil Engineering is a good course of choice. Do you know why? The Philippine Government has earmarked $9.24 billion (3% of GDP) for infrastructure spending in the 2014 budget. Infrastructure spending will […]

Finding Solution to Flooding at CPU Lopez Jaena Street through Infrastructure Management

inframanage

If you have studied and lived in Iloilo City, particularly at CPU, then I’m sure you have experienced the flood that’s been as perennial as when the rainy season comes. When monsoon rains come, students anticipate the coming of the flood because they’re sure the Jaro River will overflow. Classes would then be postponed for […]