Central Philippine University
Encyclopedia
Central Philippine University (CPU) is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning in Iloilo City
, Iloilo
, Philippines
. It was founded in 1905 by American
Baptist
missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys which eventually opened up a high school in 1920. It converted into a college in 1923 and attained university status in 1953. At present, CPU offers programs in the kindergarten, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. Its graduate and undergraduate programs cover various disciplines such as the Arts
, Sciences, Business
, Accountancy
, Computer Studies, Education
, Engineering
, Tourism
, Nursing
, Theology
, Law
, and Medicine
.
CPU was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. It started as an Elementary Vocational School for poor boys who worked for their board and tuition. Dr.William Orison Valentine
, the first principal and the founder, worked for its incorporation and recognition by the Philippine Government. In 1913, his objective was realized and in the same year the school also admitted its first female student. In 1915, it opened its first high school program, starting with first and second year classes, adding third and fourth year classes in 1920. The following year the school graduated its first high school batch.
To accommodate the need for tertiary education in the area, a junior college was opened in 1923 and the name of the school was changed to Central Philippine College. Senior college started to be opened in 1936 and by 1940 five degrees were offered namely: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education.
When war broke out during the Second World War, the college's buildings were destroyed. Eleven American missionaries were massacred by the occupying Japanese forces and several students, faculty, staff and alumni joined the guerrilla movement. Some died in the process. After the war ended, the college was reopened by remaining members of the faculty as well as by returning missionaries. Reconstruction was made possible through funds coming from friends at home and abroad.
On the 1 April 1953, the college gained government recognition as a university, converting the college into what is now known as the Central Philippine University.
From its founding, Filipinos were gradually given larger responsibilities in its administration. In 1966 the first Filipino president, Dr. Rex D. Drilon, was elected; and in 1968 the entire university property - land, buildings, and equipment - was turned over by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to the Filipino corporation of CPU. Since 1973, all members of the Board of Trustees and administrative officials of the university have been Filipinos.
Through the years, CPU has grown from an elementary school with 17 pupils to a university with an enrollment of over 12,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a community by itself, with more than 30 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities.
Currently, it is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches (known before as the American Foreign Mission Society) and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities
(ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA).
. The area was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation but is now a veritable community with more than 35 buildings. There are prominent parks and gardens on the campus that are conducive for relaxing and study, also for informal gatherings and even weddings receptions. Landscaping and propagation of flowering and ornamental plants is all over the campus.
In approving the resolution, the city council took cognizance of the beautiful campus whose atmosphere is conducive to study and reflection and whose buildings are famous for their old American Colonial, Malayan and modern architecture. The well-landscaped, clean, and green campus is also endowed with many attractive amenities like the Alumni Promenade-Concert Park, Alumni Garden, Alumni Gazebos and Benches, Alumni Prayer Park and Roselund Hostel.
The city council mentioned CPU as home to the largest library in Western Visayas, the Henry Luce III Library, with more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40,000 United Nations documents, World War II documents, American Studies Resource Center, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection.
The city council expressed optimism that CPU and the city government will mutually benefit from all forms of tourism-related partnership, especially because the university offers a Bachelor of Science in Tourism. This implies that CPU will be included in brochures as a recommended tourist destination. The university is also entitled to seek support from the Department of Tourism for any tourism-related projects.
The Promenade of Lights or Festival of Lights and Music at Central, an annual joint project of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association, with the lighted figurines, trees and buildings, nativity scenes, and colorful lanterns attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists during the Christmas season was also highlighted in the resolution.
Every December the campus is turned into a Christmas fairytale-land. The Opening of Lights (Festival of Lights and Music at Central) remains one of the best features of CPU. It opens in first week of December and is highlighted with a fireworks display on the opening ceremony. Lighted trees, buildings and figurines, Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns placed along the major campus roads and nativity scenes add to the festive atmosphere.
, master's
, and doctoral degrees all accredited by either PAASCU, ACSCU-AAI, ACSC-AAI, ATESEA and assisted by EDPITAF in its 13 schools and colleges:
Basic Education
We need to treasure and perpetuate the same. We believe that the impact of Central Philippine University on society and the world depends so much on the ability and commitment of its constituents. the administrators, faculty, staff and students to express these distinctive beliefs, ideals, values, traditions and practices in their own lives.
The Chaplain’s Office and the Christian Life Committee hope to introduce and implant Christian influences appropriately into the curriculum and instructional processes, convocations, weekly devotionals, corporate worship, sharing, fellowship and other activities through effective campus ministry.
Living in the dormitory is considered a privilege that is granted to those few who comply with the rules and regulations of the University. Formal admission procedures shall be followed before admitting anyone to these dormitories.
shall give the following services upon submission of proof that one is a bona fide CPU student for the period covered.
Only those students of the University who have paid their hospital medical services fee shall be entitled to the above privileges.
The Dental Clinic is under the care of four part-time dentists on morning, noon, and late afternoon shifts. Dental treatment such as prophylaxis, tooth extraction, tooth filling, mouth examination and emergency treatment are provided for by the clinic. Both clinics are conveniently located at the ground floor of the Mary Thomas Hall.
In 2004, a memorandum of agreement was made between CPU, represented by the immediate past university president, Dr. Juanito Acanto and Atty. Joshua Alim and Sky-Sun Cable by the Area Ancillary Manager for Visayas of SkyCable-Pilipino Cable Corporation thus CPU Channel started airing on SkyCable Channel 8 on that same year.
In 2010, CPU Alumni Channel change its name to CPU TV Channel.
CPU takes pride in having an Olympic size swimming pool. A tennis court is also available for use by students and tennis enthusiasts.
There are two Basketball courts located on Elementary and High School departments and one sepak takraw court located beside the Franklin Hall and Engineering Building.
The CPUR serves as a training ground for students in the field of leadership and good citizenship. The CPUR employs a modified Parliamentary form of government. The government consists of three branches: executive, legislative, and the judiciary. The executive department is headed by the prime minister elected among the eight senators and voted by the members of the parliament which is composed of the senators and representatives of different colleges. The prime minister heads the government with the help of the ministers and deputies of different government departments. The vice president (voted at-large) heads the parliament (legislative department). The members of the parliament is composed of the eight senators (voted university-wide except for the elementary and kindergarten departments) and 13 representatives (one per college/department). The CPUR president (voted at-large) acts as the head of state and sits with the Board of Trustees of the University as an ex-officio member. The judiciary department is composed of the Supreme Court which is handled exclusively by the College of Law.
The student publications are:
The Student Organization Committee (SOC) acts as the regulatory body for all student campus organizations. It approves the registration and supervises the activities of student campus organizations.
There is a Foreign Students Organization that assists the university to invite more foreign students to attend CPU.
Classification of campus organizations:
Outstanding local and national artists, leaders and distinguished guests coming to Iloilo City are invited to speak to convocations. College convocations are held at 4:00 P.M.–5:30 P.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and high school convocations at 9:00 A.M.–10:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday.
There are several music and cultural groups on campus like the Bahandi Singers, CPU Band, University Church Choir, CPU Himig Chorale, Teatro, Sining, Atb., and Sari-Saot Dance Troupe. Membership is determined by special aptitude, interest and spirit of cooperation. The CPU Band offers scholarships to qualified students.
These and other organizations offer rich opportunities for the development of talents, skills in different fields of interest.
The university has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics.
) set the stage for nursing as a profession in this country. Nursing education in the Philippines was pioneered by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall, Presbyterian missionaries. Like other professions, nursing in the Philippines evolved from the apprenticeship system. The apprentice system laid the foundation upon which the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (then Central Philippine College-College of Nursing and now Central Philippine University College of Nursing) was built and after which other schools of nursing were patterned.
The operations of the school stopped during the Japanese occupation in 1941-1945. When the war ended, Miss Loreto D. Tupaz initiated the reopening of the school. She then proceeded to become acting dean in 1949-1950 and worked with Ms. Salzman to develop Central Philippine College of Nursing (later become CPU College of Nursing).
As early as 1936, Dr. Waters was head of the College of Nursing based in IMH, there was a dream already to put up a separate school of nursing with a building of its own. This was reiterated in late 1980s, but the reconstruction of the Henry Luce III library was given focus hence it was set aside.
A modern piece of architecture, created to house the College of Nursing and temporarily, the College of Medicine and other medical facilities, its groundbreaking was held January 19, 2002 and was dedicated the following year. The original name, Centennial Nursing Building, was changed to Loreto Tupaz Building on 21 May 2006 in memory of Dean Loreto D. Tupaz, pioneer and pillar of the nursing profession in CPU and even in the Philippines.
The Central Philippine University Birthing Center (CPUBC) is now PhilHealth accredited. This accreditation entitles patients who are members or dependents to PhilHealth benefits. CPUBC offers delivery services, postpartum care and well-baby checkup. The Center conducts free prenatal check-up. Mothers’ classes are held every other month.
This was donated by Dr. Noel Nequin and sister Lilly Nequin, son and daughter of Mr. Urbano Nequin, former registrar and rebuilder of CPU during the post-war era, in April 2005. With an area of 24 hectare, it is located in San Rafael, Iloilo. This lot is planted with predominantly rice and sugarcane. CPU collects rental fees from the tenants.
This is a 14-hectare land donated by Dr. Lester Knox, a former professor who taught at CPU from 1949 to 1965. Dr. Lester Knox has served as faculty of the University of Shanghai before he was transferred by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to Iloilo in 1949. He started as an instructor, and later became the Dean of Engineering from 1962 to 1965. The lot is presently being leased by a tenant.
Iloilo City
The City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area...
, Iloilo
Iloilo
Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island and is bordered by Antique Province to the west and Capiz Province and the Jintotolo Channel to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is Guimaras Province,...
, Philippines
Philippines
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. It was founded in 1905 by American
United States
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Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys which eventually opened up a high school in 1920. It converted into a college in 1923 and attained university status in 1953. At present, CPU offers programs in the kindergarten, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. Its graduate and undergraduate programs cover various disciplines such as the Arts
ARts
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, Sciences, Business
Business
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, Accountancy
Accountancy
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, Computer Studies, Education
Education
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, Engineering
Engineering
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, Tourism
Tourism
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, Nursing
Nursing
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, Theology
Theology
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, Law
Law
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, and Medicine
Medicine
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.
History
William Orison Valentine
William Orison Valentine was an innovative educator and missionary in service of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society...
, the first principal and the founder, worked for its incorporation and recognition by the Philippine Government. In 1913, his objective was realized and in the same year the school also admitted its first female student. In 1915, it opened its first high school program, starting with first and second year classes, adding third and fourth year classes in 1920. The following year the school graduated its first high school batch.
To accommodate the need for tertiary education in the area, a junior college was opened in 1923 and the name of the school was changed to Central Philippine College. Senior college started to be opened in 1936 and by 1940 five degrees were offered namely: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education.
When war broke out during the Second World War, the college's buildings were destroyed. Eleven American missionaries were massacred by the occupying Japanese forces and several students, faculty, staff and alumni joined the guerrilla movement. Some died in the process. After the war ended, the college was reopened by remaining members of the faculty as well as by returning missionaries. Reconstruction was made possible through funds coming from friends at home and abroad.
On the 1 April 1953, the college gained government recognition as a university, converting the college into what is now known as the Central Philippine University.
From its founding, Filipinos were gradually given larger responsibilities in its administration. In 1966 the first Filipino president, Dr. Rex D. Drilon, was elected; and in 1968 the entire university property - land, buildings, and equipment - was turned over by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to the Filipino corporation of CPU. Since 1973, all members of the Board of Trustees and administrative officials of the university have been Filipinos.
Through the years, CPU has grown from an elementary school with 17 pupils to a university with an enrollment of over 12,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a community by itself, with more than 30 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities.
Currently, it is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
The Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc. is the oldest Baptist organizational body in the Philippines.Colporters translated and distributed Bibles in the Philippines beginning in the 1890s...
and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches (known before as the American Foreign Mission Society) and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities
Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities
The Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities was established in 1946. It recognizes and commits itself to the sacred task of providing quality Christian education and promoting among its members a sense of unity, understanding and fellowship for better service to the...
(ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA).
Campus
The university sits on 240,000 sq. m. (24-hectare campus) along Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo CityJaro, Iloilo City
Jaro is one of the six districts of Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas.It is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro, that covers the whole Western Visayan region. -History:...
. The area was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation but is now a veritable community with more than 35 buildings. There are prominent parks and gardens on the campus that are conducive for relaxing and study, also for informal gatherings and even weddings receptions. Landscaping and propagation of flowering and ornamental plants is all over the campus.
Tourism site
Supervised by the Campus Beautification Office, it is one of the reasons CPU was declared a Tourism Site by the Iloilo City Council. The landscaping and flowering of the campus is a continuous project that makes the campus very attractive to students and visitors. The declaration is contained in Iloilo Council Resolution No. 2001-1140 which was unanimously approved during the regular weekly session of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of Iloilo City last November 21, 2001. The approved resolution was sponsored by Councilor Raul Gonzalez Jr., chairman of the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry. This makes CPU as the first and only university in the Philippines and perhaps in the world to be declared as a tourism destination by a local government unit.In approving the resolution, the city council took cognizance of the beautiful campus whose atmosphere is conducive to study and reflection and whose buildings are famous for their old American Colonial, Malayan and modern architecture. The well-landscaped, clean, and green campus is also endowed with many attractive amenities like the Alumni Promenade-Concert Park, Alumni Garden, Alumni Gazebos and Benches, Alumni Prayer Park and Roselund Hostel.
The city council mentioned CPU as home to the largest library in Western Visayas, the Henry Luce III Library, with more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40,000 United Nations documents, World War II documents, American Studies Resource Center, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection.
The city council expressed optimism that CPU and the city government will mutually benefit from all forms of tourism-related partnership, especially because the university offers a Bachelor of Science in Tourism. This implies that CPU will be included in brochures as a recommended tourist destination. The university is also entitled to seek support from the Department of Tourism for any tourism-related projects.
Festival of Lights and Music at Central
Central Philippine University is one of the two schools in Iloilo City that showcases its grandest festive of lights.The Promenade of Lights or Festival of Lights and Music at Central, an annual joint project of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association, with the lighted figurines, trees and buildings, nativity scenes, and colorful lanterns attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists during the Christmas season was also highlighted in the resolution.
Every December the campus is turned into a Christmas fairytale-land. The Opening of Lights (Festival of Lights and Music at Central) remains one of the best features of CPU. It opens in first week of December and is highlighted with a fireworks display on the opening ceremony. Lighted trees, buildings and figurines, Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns placed along the major campus roads and nativity scenes add to the festive atmosphere.
Prominent landmarks
- University Church
- Mount of Faith/Smile Hill
- Wall of Remembrance
- Replica of the Cathedral in the Glen
- Valentine Hall
College buildings
- New Valentine Building
- Engineering Building
- Celis-Ancheta and Pagsuberon-Cruz Hall
- Roblee Science Hall
- Eugenio Lopez Memorial Hall
- Lenwood Edge Building (Agriculture Building)
- Mary J. Thomas Hall (Old High School Building; occupied by the College of Computer Studies)
- Anna V. Johnson Hall
- Alumni Hall (occupied by College of Hospitality Management)
- Loreto D. Tupas Building (occupied by College of Medicine and Nursing)
- Anatomy Building
Parks
- Caipang Tree Park
- Nuñez Centennial Garden
- Centennial Walkway
- Santos Park
- Alumni Garden
- Prayer Garden
- CPU-CAS Butterfly Garden
- CPU Botanical Garden
- Hopevale Marker
Other landmarks
- Dr. Alfonso Uy Student Union Building (food court)
- Alumni Promenade-Concert Park/CPU Alumni Promenade
- Stuart Hall (student service enterprise)
- CPU Gymnasium
- CPU Lifestyle Learning Center
- Roselund Hostel
- Franklin Hall
- Weston Hall
- Registrar's Office (Administration Building Annex)
- University Parsonage
- Grandstand
- New Elementary Building
- (New) High School Compound
- HS Science and H.E. Building
- HS Lounge and Canteen
- CPU Press
- Fine Arts Building
- Kindergarten Building
- Educational Media Center
- Iloilo House of Refuge 1 & 2 (Kabalaka Reproductive Center, Medical Laboratory/CPU Clinical Laboratory, Birthing Center and the Iloilo House of Refuge)
- Appropriate Technology Center
- Excel Center
- CPU Swimming Pool
- Hopevale Marker
Academics
The university confers bachelor'sBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
, master's
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
, and doctoral degrees all accredited by either PAASCU, ACSCU-AAI, ACSC-AAI, ATESEA and assisted by EDPITAF in its 13 schools and colleges:
Colleges and schools
Tertiary Education- College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Accountancy
- College of Computer Studies
- College of Education
- College of EngineeringCentral Philippine University College of EngineeringCollege of Engineering - Central Philippine University is one of the academic units of Central Philippine University. It was established in 1936 and currently headed by Engr. Dany C. Molina, Dean of Engineering....
- College of Hospitality Management
- College of NursingCentral Philippine University College of NursingThe CPU College of Nursing is one of the academic units of Central Philippine University housed at the Loreto D. Tupaz Building. Founded in 1906 as Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing, the college is the first Nursing School in the Philippines...
, the first school of nursing in the Philippines (IMHIloilo Mission HospitalIloilo Mission Hospital is a tertiary training hospital in Iloilo City, Philippines. The hospital has the distinction as the first mission hospital in the Philippines. It serves as a teaching hospital for Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Work, Pharmacy,...
-1906) with first graduates in 1909. - College of Theology
- School of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
Basic Education
- High School
- Elementary
- Kindergarten
Student Service Enterprise
Popularly known as the ”Enterprise“ to generation of Centralians, the Student Service Enterprise is located at the ground floor of the Stuart Hall. It offers refreshments to everyone at a reasonable price. As the ”university’s store“ it has a school and office supplies section, a bookstore, and a grocery store.Campus Ministry
Central Philippine University has a Godly beginning. It started with a mission. It is a Christian learning institution which is committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world (CPU’s Vision). It ensures a kind of education that seeks for the transformation of lives and for the molding of a Christian character to the end that each of its constituencies will become a mature person who lives fully Christ’s life in this world.We need to treasure and perpetuate the same. We believe that the impact of Central Philippine University on society and the world depends so much on the ability and commitment of its constituents. the administrators, faculty, staff and students to express these distinctive beliefs, ideals, values, traditions and practices in their own lives.
The Chaplain’s Office and the Christian Life Committee hope to introduce and implant Christian influences appropriately into the curriculum and instructional processes, convocations, weekly devotionals, corporate worship, sharing, fellowship and other activities through effective campus ministry.
Guidance Services
The guidance program at CPU complements the instructional program and is geared towards fulfilling the academic, emotional, spiritual, and personal needs of the students.The University Guidance Service Center provides students opportunities to discuss personal concerns with qualified counselor. It is of special concern to the University that every student has the opportunity to promote his own growth to the fullest extent. Hence, the following services are offered to the students: guidance, counseling, testing, individual inventory, information, placement, evaluation and follow-up. The Center also administers a variety of psychological tests. Any student may request the administration of a test at any time. Aptitude and IQ tests are administered to all freshmen in the first semester of their stay in the University.Dormitory Services
CPU has two dormitories, Franklin Hall (for male residents) and Weston Hall (for female residents), which could provide living accommodations to some 223 students: Weston Hall (115 residents); Franklin Hall (108 residents).Living in the dormitory is considered a privilege that is granted to those few who comply with the rules and regulations of the University. Formal admission procedures shall be followed before admitting anyone to these dormitories.
Food Services
CPU maintains a dining hall that offers nutritious food at reasonable prices for the students, personnel of the University and campus guests. Managed by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, the dining hall also serves as laboratory for students of nutrition and dietetics, home economics, hotel and restaurant management, thus providing them with the commercial training and experiences in institutional food service management.Insurance Plan
Every student at CPU is covered by a standard personal accident, insurance plan. The insurance plan covers bodily injury caused by accident which injury shall solely and independently of any other cause result to: death, permanent disablement, total disablement, partial disablement, and medical and surgical treatment for such injury. Claimant’s form is available at the Office for Student Affairs.Hospital benefits
Iloilo Mission HospitalIloilo Mission Hospital
Iloilo Mission Hospital is a tertiary training hospital in Iloilo City, Philippines. The hospital has the distinction as the first mission hospital in the Philippines. It serves as a teaching hospital for Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Work, Pharmacy,...
shall give the following services upon submission of proof that one is a bona fide CPU student for the period covered.
- Physical examination: To be conducted at the hospital or at the university campus by licensed physicians exclusively of IMH provided, however, that any change of place does not prejudice the programs of both institutions. Routine stool, urine, and CBC examinations which the examining physicians deem necessary is given a 10% discount. General eye examination can be availed but service of specialists is not included in this examination.
- As dispensary patients: For consultation and doctor’s service (hospital staff) and one chest X-ray, student is entitled to 10% discount. Drugs and supplies will be paid in full for the above examination by the student.
- As in-patient: Students will be given, after PhilHealth privileges have been deducted, the following discounts: accommodation, 10%; operating room and delivery room fees, 10%; laboratory fees, 10%; one chest X-ray, 10%.
Only those students of the University who have paid their hospital medical services fee shall be entitled to the above privileges.
Health services
The University has adequate facilities for health and dental services.The Medical Clinic is managed by three part-time medical doctors (on morning, noon and late afternoon shifts), and by a full-time nurse. It provides free services for all emergency cases to bona fide students of CPU. It also facilitates emergency treatment and referrals of patient/s to a hospital and specialist if necessary.The Dental Clinic is under the care of four part-time dentists on morning, noon, and late afternoon shifts. Dental treatment such as prophylaxis, tooth extraction, tooth filling, mouth examination and emergency treatment are provided for by the clinic. Both clinics are conveniently located at the ground floor of the Mary Thomas Hall.
Student center
The D’ HUB @ Central (formerly University Student Center) provides wholesome recreational games and other interesting activities to CPU students to enhance their mental, social, physical, and spiritual development. It serves as a convenient place where students come to relax during their vacant periods, a rehearsal venue for classroom presentations such as drama, dances, skits and other creative presentations. It is located at the ground floor of the University Church building.Press
CPU Press is located within the campus of the University and also manage,directs and print the University newspapers and publications.CPU Alumni TV Channel
The launching of CPU Alumni Channel, the only university-based cable TV channel in Asia, is one big leap in upholding the university’s standard in quality education through the use of mass media. It initially aired on Cable Star Channel 35 in 1998.In 2004, a memorandum of agreement was made between CPU, represented by the immediate past university president, Dr. Juanito Acanto and Atty. Joshua Alim and Sky-Sun Cable by the Area Ancillary Manager for Visayas of SkyCable-Pilipino Cable Corporation thus CPU Channel started airing on SkyCable Channel 8 on that same year.
In 2010, CPU Alumni Channel change its name to CPU TV Channel.
Mailing services
The University provides mail service to the University community. Students, faculty, and staff may send their mail directly at the post office located at the Third Gate, near the Old Valentine Hall.Campus security
The University has contracted the services of a licensed private security agency to maintain peace and order and to protect life and property inside the University campus.Sports facilities
The University has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics.A covered multi-purpose gymnasium can serve as a venue for the following sports: basketball, sepak takraw, badminton, lawn tennis, and volleyball.Outdoor sports such as soccer and softball can be played at the football grounds and the ground situated at the Half-moon Drive.CPU takes pride in having an Olympic size swimming pool. A tennis court is also available for use by students and tennis enthusiasts.
University Sports Centers
- CPU Gymnasium
- CPU Swimming Pool: CPU's Olympic-sized swimming pool is the most modern and biggest school-based pool in Western Visayas. It provides a very convenient swimming area for PE students, athletes, alumni and friends of CPU.
- University Tennis Court
- Big Field: Football Field, SoftballSoftballSoftball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
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- University Student Center: Table TennisTable tennisTable tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
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There are two Basketball courts located on Elementary and High School departments and one sepak takraw court located beside the Franklin Hall and Engineering Building.
Office for Student Affairs
The Office for Student Affairs (OSA) plans, facilitates, coordinates, and implements programs for the students of the university. The programs include fellowships, orientations for college freshmen students, symposia and others.Student Government (CPU-Republic)
The CPU Republic holds the distinction of being the oldest student government in the country. It was organized in 1906, one year after the founding of the school.The CPUR serves as a training ground for students in the field of leadership and good citizenship. The CPUR employs a modified Parliamentary form of government. The government consists of three branches: executive, legislative, and the judiciary. The executive department is headed by the prime minister elected among the eight senators and voted by the members of the parliament which is composed of the senators and representatives of different colleges. The prime minister heads the government with the help of the ministers and deputies of different government departments. The vice president (voted at-large) heads the parliament (legislative department). The members of the parliament is composed of the eight senators (voted university-wide except for the elementary and kindergarten departments) and 13 representatives (one per college/department). The CPUR president (voted at-large) acts as the head of state and sits with the Board of Trustees of the University as an ex-officio member. The judiciary department is composed of the Supreme Court which is handled exclusively by the College of Law.
The Central Echo
The Central Echo (CE) is the official student publication of CPU. It was founded in 1910, five years after Jaro Industrial School opened. It is one of the oldest student publications in the Philippines. The Central Echo, from its humble beginnings as The Hoe, evolved to be one of the best college student publications in the region: It has been recognized as Second Best Magazine and Fifth Best Newspaper by the Philippine Information Agency-Region 6 in 2009. It's produced several prominent journalists. It has also been known for its fearless Editorial/Opinion sections. Its "In the Dumps" corner always draw attention due to the raw comments and reactions of students. Recent issues of CE magazine focused more on empowerment, leadership, involvement and awareness. CE circulates twice in a regular semester and a summer literary folio every summer. In 2010, CE celebrates its 100th foundation year.College publications
Every college in the university has its own publication. The publications provide the students with an avenue for expression through the power of the pen where they confront issues within their department, the university, and the community. Campus journalists bind themselves into a fellowship for camaraderie, mutual benefit and protection. Known as CPU Press Club, it is considered the first of its kind in Western Visayas. Some of the student writers are associate members of the Iloilo Press Club and the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.The student publications are:
- Layag (Kindergarten)
- Mini-Echo (Elementary)
- Central High Echo (High school)
- Ang Tuburan (Agriculture)
- AS Voice Prints (Arts and Sciences)
- The Educator (Education)
- The Cipher (Computer Studies)
- The CPU Engineer (Engineering)
- The Executive (Commerce)
- Nurse's Notes (Nursing)
- Shalom (Theology)
Student organizations
Students are encouraged to form groups that enhance their desire for study.The Student Organization Committee (SOC) acts as the regulatory body for all student campus organizations. It approves the registration and supervises the activities of student campus organizations.
There is a Foreign Students Organization that assists the university to invite more foreign students to attend CPU.
Classification of campus organizations:
- Academic organizations seek to assist the advancement as well as broaden the academic proficiency of its members.
- Culture and arts organizations assist and develop appreciation for culture, as well as foster artistic expression among its members and enhance appreciation for wholesome art.
- Sports organizations develops interest in sports and assists the university to train sport enthusiasts to improve their skills.
- Religious campus organizations belong to the evangelical faith that professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, acknowledge the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and conduct, and live in accordance with the Christian principles.
- Special organizations are not included in the above classification but that believe in the vision and mission statements of Central Philippine University and whose practices conforms to the Philippine Constitution, orders of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and other laws issued by the duly constituted authorities.
Cultural, recreational and social opportunities
A program of cultural, recreational, and social activities and opportunities is offered. Every effort is made to create a wholesome environment conducive to the development of a well-rounded personality.Convocations
Convocations are held regularly at Rose Memorial Auditorium for college and high school students. These convocations are designed to serve as a venue through which the University goals maybe achieved; to foster fellowship among students, faculty and staff; to expose student to invest their available time in their fields of interest; to help develop skills in social graces; and to provide opportunities for developing and sharing talents.Outstanding local and national artists, leaders and distinguished guests coming to Iloilo City are invited to speak to convocations. College convocations are held at 4:00 P.M.–5:30 P.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and high school convocations at 9:00 A.M.–10:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday.
There are several music and cultural groups on campus like the Bahandi Singers, CPU Band, University Church Choir, CPU Himig Chorale, Teatro, Sining, Atb., and Sari-Saot Dance Troupe. Membership is determined by special aptitude, interest and spirit of cooperation. The CPU Band offers scholarships to qualified students.
These and other organizations offer rich opportunities for the development of talents, skills in different fields of interest.
The university has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics.
University Week
Every year CPU observes its University Day. It starts in the last two weeks of August and culminates on the first week of September. The celebration includes presentation of cultural events, literary-musical contests and athletic competitions. The awarding of winners in the U-Day is traditionally done on CPU's Foundation Day, October 1. The annual picnic and alumni homecoming held on U-Day promote fellowship among students, faculty, staff and alumni.CPU Republic Day
The CPU Republic Day (CPUR Day) is held every February. It is run by the CPUR officials and student organizations. The celebration kicks off with a parade and an array of non-academic/alternative classes. Food kiosks and souvenir shops fill the Halfmoon Drive while a carnival occupies the football field. It is a two-day escape from the stress of school. The celebration culminates with Rockapalooza, a concert featuring local bands.Hospitals
In 1906, the Union Mission Hospital (now Iloilo Mission HospitalIloilo Mission Hospital
Iloilo Mission Hospital is a tertiary training hospital in Iloilo City, Philippines. The hospital has the distinction as the first mission hospital in the Philippines. It serves as a teaching hospital for Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Medical Social Work, Pharmacy,...
) set the stage for nursing as a profession in this country. Nursing education in the Philippines was pioneered by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall, Presbyterian missionaries. Like other professions, nursing in the Philippines evolved from the apprenticeship system. The apprentice system laid the foundation upon which the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (then Central Philippine College-College of Nursing and now Central Philippine University College of Nursing) was built and after which other schools of nursing were patterned.
The operations of the school stopped during the Japanese occupation in 1941-1945. When the war ended, Miss Loreto D. Tupaz initiated the reopening of the school. She then proceeded to become acting dean in 1949-1950 and worked with Ms. Salzman to develop Central Philippine College of Nursing (later become CPU College of Nursing).
As early as 1936, Dr. Waters was head of the College of Nursing based in IMH, there was a dream already to put up a separate school of nursing with a building of its own. This was reiterated in late 1980s, but the reconstruction of the Henry Luce III library was given focus hence it was set aside.
A modern piece of architecture, created to house the College of Nursing and temporarily, the College of Medicine and other medical facilities, its groundbreaking was held January 19, 2002 and was dedicated the following year. The original name, Centennial Nursing Building, was changed to Loreto Tupaz Building on 21 May 2006 in memory of Dean Loreto D. Tupaz, pioneer and pillar of the nursing profession in CPU and even in the Philippines.
Iloilo Mission Hospital
Training school for nurses is the oldest institution for the preparation of young people for the nursing profession. It was established in 1906 by Dr. Hall.Capiz Emmanuel Hospital
Established in 1913, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital with the Iloilo Mission Hospital provide the facilities for clinical training for students of the College of Nursing and College of Medicine.CPU Birthing Center
The CPU Birthing Center provides low-cost, high-quality services to the community. Upon approval of the Board of Trustees, construction of the building was done in 2006.The Central Philippine University Birthing Center (CPUBC) is now PhilHealth accredited. This accreditation entitles patients who are members or dependents to PhilHealth benefits. CPUBC offers delivery services, postpartum care and well-baby checkup. The Center conducts free prenatal check-up. Mothers’ classes are held every other month.
University Residential Villages
Central Philippine University has 1 residential village (for faculty and administration) located on the main campus and 2 exclusive subdivision and village for faculty, staff and administration.- CPU FA Heritage Ville Subdivision/CPU Heritage Subdivision- Located just few meters away from the location of CPU Centennial Village in Anilao, PaviaPaviaPavia , the ancient Ticinum, is a town and comune of south-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 35 km south of Milan on the lower Ticino river near its confluence with the Po. It is the capital of the province of Pavia. It has a population of c. 71,000...
, IloiloIloiloIloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island and is bordered by Antique Province to the west and Capiz Province and the Jintotolo Channel to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is Guimaras Province,...
. It provides residential community amenities for the faculty and administrative staff of the university.
- CPU Centennial Village-(The 2.9-hectare subdivision is a fulfillment of the sincere intention of the Board of Trustees to provide utmost benefits particularly an affordable housing to the University's primary resource, its employees; especially those who have not yet owned permanent dwelling in spite of their long years of stay at Central. It has 185 saleable units with 6 types of housing models.)
University-acquired Real Properties
The properties of Lands that Central owned were of lands that was donated to CPU by some prominent alumni of Central and pioneers and pillars.- San Rafael Land
This was donated by Dr. Noel Nequin and sister Lilly Nequin, son and daughter of Mr. Urbano Nequin, former registrar and rebuilder of CPU during the post-war era, in April 2005. With an area of 24 hectare, it is located in San Rafael, Iloilo. This lot is planted with predominantly rice and sugarcane. CPU collects rental fees from the tenants.
- Guimaras Land
This is a 14-hectare land donated by Dr. Lester Knox, a former professor who taught at CPU from 1949 to 1965. Dr. Lester Knox has served as faculty of the University of Shanghai before he was transferred by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to Iloilo in 1949. He started as an instructor, and later became the Dean of Engineering from 1962 to 1965. The lot is presently being leased by a tenant.
Institutional Membership
- Agricultural Colleges Association of the Philippines (ACAP)
- Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU)
- Association of Christian Schools College and Universities, Accrediting Agency Inc. (ACSCU-AAI)
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in AsiaAssociation of Christian Universities and Colleges in AsiaThe Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia is an organization of Christian universities and colleges in Asia, dedicated to Christian witness and service in the field of education...
(ACUCA) www.acuca.net - Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUI) www.sutac.th/auap
- Association for Theological Education in South East AsiaAssociation for Theological Education in South East AsiaThe Association for Theological Education in South East Asia is an organisation of seminaries and other tertiary institutes of theology. It is based in Manila, Philippines and currently networks 102 member institutions and schools in 16 countries...
(ATESEA) - New Day Publishers
- Iloilo Federation for Information Technology (IFIT) www.ifit.org
- Philippines Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) www.paascu.org.ph
- Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business(PACSB)
- Philippines Association for Technological Education, Inc (PATE, Inc)
- University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Council, Inc.
International
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in AsiaAssociation of Christian Universities and Colleges in AsiaThe Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia is an organization of Christian universities and colleges in Asia, dedicated to Christian witness and service in the field of education...
(ACUCA) and its member schools - AVRDC The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua , Tainan, Taiwan
- Hoseo International Youth Academy, Hoseo University, Korea
- International Partnership for Service - Learning & Leadership, New York
- Mahasarakham UniversityMahasarakham UniversityMahasarakham University is a public university located in the province of Maha Sarakham in the northeast region of Thailand. Currently, the university has two main campuses, one on the outskirts of Mahasarakham province and another at Kamrieng district about 8 kilometres away on the Kalasin road...
, Maha Sarakham, Thailand - Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Pyongtaek University, Korea
- The Association of Training Institutions for Foreign Trade in Asia and the Pacific (ATIFTAP)
- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), New York, USA
- Public Affairs Section (US Embassy) for the American Studies Resource Center
- World Bank Depository and Regional Library Program and for the Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) Program
- YES Asia, Shanghai, China
Local
- Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
- ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation, Inc. (Bayan)
- ACCORD (Consortium among CPU, Silliman UniversitySilliman UniversitySilliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
and Trinity University of AsiaTrinity University of AsiaTrinity University of Asia , also known as TUA or simply Trinity, is a non-sectarian private university located in Quezon City, Philippines. Originally established in 1963 as an elementary, high school and collegiate educational institution, Trinity eventually university status on July 18, 2006...
) - Advance Central College, Antique for twinning program in ladderized education.
- Aklan Catholic College
- ATS Information Technology Institute, Inc.
- Ayala Foundation, Inc.
- Barangay Agsalanan, Dingle, Iloilo for CPU Barangay Integrated Delivery of Services (BIDS)
- Barangay Dungon A, Jaro, Iloilo City for CPU Barangay Integrated Delivery of Services (BIDS)
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo, Inc.
- CISCO Networking Local Academy Version 3.0 AP
- Consortium of Libraries with University of the Phils.-Visayas, University of San Agustin , University of Iloilo, West Visayas State University. Western Institute of Technology and West Visayas College of Science and Technology
- Convention Baptist Bible College, Bakyas, Bacolod City
- Department of Agriculture Reg 6, Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Administration (CODA) and CPU MOU on WESVARRDEC Techno Gabay Project ( Technology development and management of resources for the agricultutal sector)
- Department of Energy for establishment of CPU-Affiliated Non-Conventional Energy Center
- Dominador Abang Memorial National High School
- Electronics Information Solutions, Inc.
- ePLDT, Inc.
- Filamer Christian UniversityFilamer Christian UniversityFilamer Christian University or the FCU is a higher education institution established 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society...
- Globe Telecom
- Iloilo Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization, Inc.
- Janiuay Pilot Elementary School
- Katilingban sang Pumuluyo sa Watershed and Green Forum - Western Visayas
- MM Integrated Farm and Training Center
- Nazuni Summit National Comprehensive High School, Dingle, Iloilo
- Panay Power Corporation
- Pavia National High School, Pavia, Iloilo for the establishment of CPU Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) Nook
- Professional Electrnics Institute, Iloilo City for twinning program in ladderized education.
- Philippine Rice Research InstitutePhilippine Rice Research InstituteThe Philippine Rice Research Institute is one of the Philippines' rice research institutes, and collaborates with the International Rice Research Institute also headquartered in the Philippines. PhilRice plays a key role in building and sustaining a competitive rice economy through research into...
- Province of Antique for rehabilitation of micro-hydro power plant in Brgy. Pitak and Brgy. Calapadan, Barbaza, Antique
- Romblon State College
- Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
- Statistical Research and Training Center for Statistical training
- St. Gabriel College, Aklan
- Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI)
- Texas Instruments- Philippines, Inc.
- Tina National High School, Badiangan, Iloilo
Sister Institutions
- Silliman UniversitySilliman UniversitySilliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
(Presbyterian)-1901, Dumaguete CityDumaguete CityThe City of Dumaguete is a city in the Philippine province of Negros Oriental. It is the capital, principal seaport, and largest city of the province. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 133,470 people. A person from Dumaguete is called a "Dumagueteño"...
, PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
- Filamer Christian UniversityFilamer Christian UniversityFilamer Christian University or the FCU is a higher education institution established 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society...
, Roxas CityRoxas CityRoxas City is a medium-sized city in the province of Capiz, Philippines. It is the provincial capital and a component city. , the city mayor is former city vice mayor Angel Alan Celino who was elected during the 2010 election....
, PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
See also
- William Orison ValentineWilliam Orison ValentineWilliam Orison Valentine was an innovative educator and missionary in service of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society...
- Convention of Philippine Baptist ChurchesConvention of Philippine Baptist ChurchesThe Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc. is the oldest Baptist organizational body in the Philippines.Colporters translated and distributed Bibles in the Philippines beginning in the 1890s...
- Protestantism in the Philippines
- Silliman UniversitySilliman UniversitySilliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
(Central Philippine University's sister institution) - College of Computer Studies - Central Philippine University
External links
- Central Philippine University Official website
- Centralians Online Alumni online community
- CPU Students & Alumni from Cabatuan, Iloilo Alumni website