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… Continue reading Why Civil Engineering Remains a Bright and Lucrative Course
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Finding Solution to Flooding at CPU Lopez Jaena Street through Infrastructure Management
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… Continue reading Finding Solution to Flooding at CPU Lopez Jaena Street through Infrastructure Management
Student Independent Democratic Party – History of CPU Republic (1988-1990)
At first, the Independents thought that their entry in the CPUR political arena was only transitory. But their noble cause became the ideals of the next line of leaders both those we were and were not involved in the movement. Gape-Corvera Administration (1988-1989) Thus, Peter Gape who was a senator in the Salido-Plotria administration and… Continue reading Student Independent Democratic Party – History of CPU Republic (1988-1990)
History of CPU Republic – The Reign of Independents (1987-1988)
The CPUR elections of 1987 resulted in the landslide victory of a group of independent candidates. With their slogan “I am Independent! I am free to Serve!” these batch of CPUR leaders captured the sentiments of the students. Accomplishments of Salido and Plotria (1987-88) The accomplishments of the Salido and Plotria administration were: The construction of the… Continue reading History of CPU Republic – The Reign of Independents (1987-1988)
The Reign of the Independents/SIDP (1987-1990) – History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party
The Reign of the Independents/SIDP (1987-1990) The decision to boycott the school year 1986-87 election created disillusionment to some members of the USP. According to them, they were not consulted about the party’s decision. They said that only top USP officials made the decision whose pride in the “Constitution” issue was affected. Meanwhile, some idealistic… Continue reading The Reign of the Independents/SIDP (1987-1990) – History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party
History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party (1982-1990) – The KOALISYON Administration
The KOALISYON Administration (1982-1984) As the next school year 1984-85 opened, the CPUR witnesses an event which was the first ever in the CPU Republic’s history—two parties coalesced to form a new party. The PANGMASA and the Alliance of Democratic Students joined and the party Koalisyon ng Demokratikong Mag-aaral para sa Sambayana emerged. As described… Continue reading History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party (1982-1990) – The KOALISYON Administration
History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party (1982-1990)
The imposition of martial law in 1972 suspended the annual establishment of the CPU Republic. The purpose in which the student republic was created in 1906, to educate the Filipino people in the democratic form of government, was temporarily disturbed as the clout of martial rule curtailed the liberties of the Filipino people. When martial… Continue reading History of the Revived CPUR and the Emergence of the Student Independent Democratic Party (1982-1990)
Infrastructure Management – Does CPU Teach This?
Does CPU teach “Infrastructure Management”? I’m a Civil Engineering graduate of CPU 1989 and I can’t recall encountering the phrase “infrastructure management”. Maybe I wasn’t listening or I was absent when it was lectured but was the topic ever brought up in any of our subjects? Our curriculum at that time included nine units of… Continue reading Infrastructure Management – Does CPU Teach This?
Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. Annual Convention
The PAFT convention is for food technologists and other allied courses. PAFT is one organization that addresses concerns related to food science and food technology. They advocate food safety. The convention theme is about innovative food ingredients. Packaging engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering and agricultural engineering, biochemistry, microbiologists and heads of higher education institutions are invited… Continue reading Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. Annual Convention
Happy Birthday Dr. Juanito M. Acanto
Let us celebrate and take time to remember Dr. Juanito M. Acanto on his birthday, 5 April 2013. He was CPU’s former president. He continues to help CPU as board of trustees. Who could ever forget his leadership, Christian ministry, friendship, wit, humor, and most of all, his passion for beautiful CPU. From Rinand Escuban… Continue reading Happy Birthday Dr. Juanito M. Acanto
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