#centralian

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Joan Cataluña Sabran Castor: A Board Passer’s story of success.

Centralian Joan Cataluña Sabran Castor: September 2021 LET Board Passer.

Due to some difficult circumstances, Joan Cataluña Sabran became a self-supporting student since her elementary up to college. She struggled and did her best to become successful. She eventually realized her dream and passed the September 2021 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

The following, as told by Joan, is a true story of sacrifice, perseverance, and determination to succeed; a reality that many work students of today with the same situations and experiences may follow.

Joan came from a fragmented family and was not living with her biological parents when she was still a baby. She was adopted by her aunt and uncle that’s why her last name became Sabran. Later on, with her marriage, her family name became Castor. She grew up with her Lola (grandmother) who took care of her and helped her to study in a public elementary school.

“I worked in the farm to help Lola in harvesting rice. She recalled in Ilonggo, “Pang garab lang humay (rice stalks), amon pangitan-an ni Lola sang una, para makakaon.” (That was our only source of income so that we can eat). Joan started as a working student since grade 5. I served other people at their homes – working as a kabulig (helper) to be able to buy my needs in school projects and daily allowance.” “I graduated from the Mambiranan Elementary School in Calinog, Iloilo.”

“I pursued my secondary education, again, by being a working student at Leganes National High School. I graduated With Honors and was the Model Girl of the Year Awardee,” she recalled.

Joan is thankful to Central Philippine University for the opportunity to study in college through its Work-Study program. She was qualified and became a dedicated work student. She graduated from CPU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness and Lifestyle Management degree – under the College of Medicine. She was a recipient of the God’s Grace Program since her first year in college and was awarded as an OUTSTANDING WORK STUDENT during the college honors and awards in the same year.

During her time in college, she recalls, “I was a working student assigned to the Weston Hall Ladies Dormitory and Dining Hall under the Services Laboratory Assistance Group. I was reassigned to the Janitorial Student Assistance Office so that I can balance my work and the On-the-Job Training requirement during my 4th year.”

She added that “Since there was no financial support for me at that time, I volunteered my services to the tenants at the Weston Hall dormitory. I washed their clothes, do errands for them; I served coffee, and snacks during my vacant periods. Life was difficult or so I thought, but my optimism and belief in God encouraged me to work hard even more.”

“As a challenge, I ran for a position of a Board Member in the College of Medicine as part of the Reform Party in the CPUR elections, and I won!”, she said.

Joan was hired as a Secretary of the Office of the University President on a job order basis from July 1 to December 15, 2017, and on probation from December 16, 2017 until June 16, 2018. She later became a regular CPU employee after some time. “Thank you so much to University President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles for the job,” she said.

Joan was appointed Logistics Coordinator under the CPU Project ETC in June 2019 until this time. Joan also enrolled in the Diploma in Teaching program of the University (2018-2019).

“I was scheduled to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers in March 2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finally, I took the exam on September 26, 2021 as scheduled.” Joan passed the LET Board Exam.

“It was a roller coaster ride before that since I stopped reviewing for the LET last year March 2020 upon knowing the postponement. I was almost losing hope for the LET exam to finally push through.” She added, “I stopped my review and did not open my notes anymore until August this year. Last June 2021, I was hospitalized, and I thought I won’t survive.” Her blood pressure was at (50/0). “This is my second life now. I had to realize the purpose of this God-given life,” Joan reflected.

“I prayed hard as I was about to take the exam. I asked God to give me wisdom so I can make it to the list of the LET board passers. God sustained me. I passed the Exam! Praise the Lord! God is always there despite the challenges in my life. I was strengthened by those challenges.” “I would always remember our work student motto, “Labor is Honor”, Joan added. She shared a favorite verse from Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Joan was recently married to Mr. Rene Castor Jr.

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Fireworks at Opening of Lights at Central Philippine University

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Centralians in Mass Media Alumni Association conducts interviews with visiting CPU Alumni

CPUAA College of Nursing alumna Lucia Suchikul.

About being a Centralian, Yasay reiterated his pride and said that “Central Spirit is the power within oneself that enables me to connect with anyone in any situation, particularly for the love and support of Central Philippine University and its Alumni.” He added that “CPU is like a Central Processing Unit that lets us do great things for God and the Institution.”

Forty Centralians of Northern California Alumni Chapter led by its President, Cathy Leyble Kriewall, and members took time to express their admiration for Central Philippine University. In an interview at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, where they registered on Wednesday, February 5, Kriewall observed how CPU developed through the years. “These new buildings are impressive, “noting that these were mostly built by gift (donations) from the alumni.

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#centralian #cpuisthebest #iloiloschool #iloilotour #westernvisayas #centralphilippineuniversity #cpuschool #iloilo #westernvisayasschool #Cpualumni #CPUAA

[centralphilippine-university]

CPU and CPU Board Topnotchers receive Mayor’s Citation awards

The Centralian awardees proudly received their Citations from the City Mayor.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas awarded Central Philippine University with a Mayor’s Citation for being the only university from Western Visayas ranked by Quacquarelli Symonds as one of the best universities for the Philippines and Asia for 2022.

The special citation reads: “Such distinction is a clear reflection of the University’s commitment as an academic institution providing exemplary Christian Education. This citation attests to the integrity of the university as a hub of excellence in the field of academia, advanced learning, and allied studies. This international recognition puts Iloilo City and the country in the map of world-class and higher quality education.”

The awarding ceremony was held at the City Mayors Office on the 7th Floor of Iloilo City Hall on December 10, 2021. The award was received by Dr. Anna May Zerrudo and Prof. Sharlene G. Gotico in behalf of CPU.

Treñas also awarded the Mayor’s Citation certificates with cash awards to the following CPU Board Topnotchers- for the October 2021 Chemical Technician Licensure Exam: Ivan Jan Pamplona -2nd Placer, Renan Panes Bilan -3rd Placer, Rowell Serac Lamason – 8th Placer, Ernest Troy Bascoguin Saquibal -8th Placer, Aira Rose Patnugot Panadero -10th Placer and for the August 2021 Social Worker Licensure Exam: Talitha Charis Frondoza Narido (8thPlacer).

Mayor Treñas congratulated the Topnotchers, commenting that “Centralians are reaping the awards.” He expressed appreciation for the quality education at Central Philippine University.

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#cputopnotchers #iloiloschool #centralian #centralphilippineuniversity #cpuisthebest #westernvisayasschool #bestschool #cpuboard #CPU

[centralian-updates]

First PNAA Balik-Turo held online.

The Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc., Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. and the Association of Deans of the Philippine Colleges of Nursing – in collaboration with Central Philippine University (CPD Provider), and Schools of Nursing in the Philippines held the First Virtual PNAA-Balik Turo 2022 – via Zoom from January 30–31 (Sunday & 7:00 PM USA NY EST) and Monday (8:00 PM, PH Manila).

This year’s Theme is “Connecting the Spark from West to East in Enhancing Nursing Education, Research & Practice.” The Virtual PNAA Balik-Turo was supported by C& E Adoptive Learning Solutions.

The Balik-Turo program highlighted PNAA as an organization consistently advocating its mission and goals for its membership. The program showcased inspiring leaders and speakers described their advocacy ingenuities in clinical practice, nursing administration, nursing leadership, and nursing research. The participants were able to identify and gain various pathways on how to advocate effectively for themselves, patients, families, colleagues and the community.

According to the webinar, “The rapidly changing and advancing science in medicine and nursing continuously bring many challenges in clinical practice. Improvement in the delivery of care is impacted by the influences of technology and evidence-based practice. Research and innovations are the major drivers in enhancing the knowledge base that is vital to the nursing profession for delivery of quality and safe patient care. Nurses continue to provide optimum care despite the demands of the nursing profession. Nurses of today and the future will benefit from an enhanced clinical knowledge and skills leading the way to excellence in the nursing profession and advocacy.”

The one-day education seminar has informed, updated, and enhanced advocacy, nursing knowledge and skills through the global sharing of nurse experts in their field of expertise. One of the planners and organizers of the event is Atty. Salex Alibogha, Dean of the CPU College of Nursing.

The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) Inc., is a US-based national organization comprised of 55 chapters with 4000 + members nationwide.

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Centralian knob-tailed gecko. Location: West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory.

Photograph: Lucyna Kania

#lucyna kania #photographer #centralian knob-tailed gecko #gecko #reptile #nature #west macdonnell ranges #northern territory #australia #animal

[rubydolly]

The reptile house is always my favourite part of any zoo, in Kindergarten, little girls used to play with their baby dolls while I would chase around and pick up blue tongue lizards 

#australia #sydney #new south wales #sydney zoo #lace monitor #amethystine python #centralian carpet python #death adder #tiger snake #eastern brown snake #green tree python #2023

[herpsandbirds]

hi i just wanted to say thank you for making all these wonderful posts about cool animals i would’ve never heard of otherwise. i am a collector of animal knowledge and an artist too, so everything you post is so so appreciated :)

bless you my little lamb.

here is a small lizard for your enjoyment...

Centralian Knob-tail Gecko (Nephrurus amyae), family Carphodactylidae, Northern Territory, Australia

photograph by Nick Volpe

#gecko #nephrurus #carphodactylidae #lizard #reptile #herpetology #animals #nature #australia

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

what do you think are the top five python species to have as pets? pythons are definitely my favourite snake family (other than vipers but as much as it may pain me, having a gaboon viper as a pet would be extremely bad for everyone involved) and i think if i ever got a pet snake it would be a ball python but i’m interested to find out about other pythons that make good pets

Pythons are awesome! Here are my top picks for the best pet pythons. It turned out to be...a very Australia-centric list, actually.

Children's pythons (including spotted pythons)! Children's pythons are my favorite pythons to recommend for beginners. They're smaller and hardier than ball pythons, and much less sensitive. Their care requirements are comparable to what you'd do for a ball python, but they're by far more tolerant of mistakes and are much, much better eaters. They're awesome snakes.

Stimson's pythons! Another awesome choice from the Antaresia genus, the same genus as Children's pythons. Stimson's are great pet pythons and great pets in general - they're super cute, and their husbandry is a bit easier. They like it warmer and less humid than Children's. They can be a bit nippy as babies but they usually outgrow that really well.

Bredl's pythons (also called Bredli pythons and Centralian carpet pythons)! Great for anyone who loves the carpet python look but wants less of the carpet python attitude. Bredl's (Morelia bredli) tend to be much more docile and easy to handle than their cousins the carpet pythons (Morelia spilota sp.). They like it warmer and are very tolerant of lower humidity levels, and they have a reputation for being very calm, easy-going adults.

Anthill pythons! The smallest member of the Antaresia genus, these little cuties average under 2 feet long. These little snakes are great for people who want a python in a bit of a smaller package! Like their cousins, they're hardy and pretty easy to care for - the only strike about them is it can be a little tricky to get them going on rodents, so it's important to buy a well-started baby. That's true for all snakes in the Antaresia genus, really, but anthills can be particularly stubborn.

Ball pythons! Ball pythons really are awsome! They're cute as little buttons and sweet as anything. But I do actually caution against them as first pet snakes, because their husbandry can be tricky for beginners and they're very sensitive and prone to going off food if you get it wrong. They're wonderful second snakes, though, and good firsts for a committed, prepared keeper.

#not a rating #snake families #pythons

[ropesbypatricia]

'Centralian Touch'

8m of 3mm mfp in white

#shibari #self tie #synthetics #digit play #silent hill #Centralia #homage #soot #in my restless dreams #videogame art #bdsmart #dark art #picsart #tbt

[aeriona]

I do reptile classes every Wednesday, this is Quinn, She is a seven-foot long centralian carpet python, and she cannot stop moving.

#snakeblr #snake #python #girl i am trying to write a schedule and your tail is around my ankle and you’re gripping my shoulder very hard #Reptile wednesday

[central-philippine-university]

CPU College of Nursing presents virtual Pinning Ceremony for BSN Class 2021.

Centralian Jose Ariel Lañada was the speaker of the CPU College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony for class 2021.

The CPU College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony for Class 21 premiered on January 8, 2022 via the CPU Facebook TV Channel page. Centralian Nurses and Alumni the world over watched the significant event which is a time-honored tradition of nursing schools. It symbolizes “the right of passage” of the CPU Nurses Class 2021 – into their professional careers. The ceremony was done on October 28, 2021 at Rose Memorial Auditorium.

The ceremony started with a prelude- a musical rendition by Prof. Rona L. Edemni, MAN, RM. Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian led an invocation followed by the playing of the Philippine National anthem and the Alma Mater Song.

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles in his Welcome Remarks acknowledged the candidates for pinning, parents and students, the faculty and staff. He challenged the students, telling them that “You will be thrust into the practice of the nursing profession in the new normal.”

He thanked the CPU College of Nursing for preparing the students for a challenging yet rewarding career in the nursing profession. He commended the College of Nursing headed by its Dean Atty. Salex Alibogha with the Faculty and Staff “for ensuring that the excellent quality of nursing education which the College has always provided is maintained even in this new normal.”

He reminded the students that “as you wear your pins, you should always remember that you are a Centralian Nurse.”

Joy B. Lacson, MN (Level 4 Coordinator) introduced the Guest Speaker. Prof . Ariel E. Lañada (CPU Nursing Batch 1993), delivered an inspirational message with challenges that would be essential to the need of the new Centralian nurses.

He encouraged the candidates to be determined to conquer any hardship. “God is my rock, but I have to do my part”, he said. “We cannot serve from an empty cup,” he added.

Lañada shared his three ingredients for success: Willingness to move on, Tenacity in not giving up easily and Resilience by strengthening oneself.

Lañada started working in the United Kingdom at Oxford University Hospital in 2002. He is presently President of the Centralian Nurses Association in U.K., and has been popularly known to the Filipino Community in the United Kingdom.

Maria Lourdes N. Sampiano, MAN, Apollo Simulation Coordinator read the significance of the Pin. Lena O. Giron, MAN , Clinical Coordinator presented the candidates for pinning. The confirmation was done by Dean Salex Alibogha before the pinning ceremony.

Melba C. Sale, MAN, Research Coordinator read the International Code of ethics. The recognition and awards were read by Dr. Charlie D. Baldon, Scholarship Committee Chair. Awardees Mia Maricar Bulauitan, Class 2021 Coordinator and Angel Dema-ala, CPUR CON Representative delivered their response.

The BSN Class 2021 rendered their Class Song. The benediction was led by Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian and was followed by the recessional.

The program was hosted by Annalie D. Gilongos, MN,RN.

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#centralphilippineuniversity #centralian #iloiloschool #bestschooliloilo #panayschool #westernvisayasschool

[cpumycentral]

Fireworks at Central

#central philippine university #centralian #opening of lights #fireworks #centralphilippineuniversity #bestschooliniloilo #cpueduph #education #iloilo #philippines

[cpu-update]

Centralians in Mass Media Alumni Association conducts interviews with visiting CPU Alumni

CPUAA Northern California chapter members during the motorcade for the Alumni Grand Homecoming 2020.

Centralians in Mass Media (CMM) Alumni Association conducted interviews with visiting Centralians during the Grand Alumni Homecoming 2020. Among the interviewees were former Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary and former Central Philippine University Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Perfecto Yasay, Jr (CPU Political Science -1967).

He is a distinguished CPU alumnus and served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during the Estrada administration. The diplomatic Centralian who had spent many years in public service intelligently responded to questions from members of the Centralian Media at the CPU Alumni Office – with CMM President Rufino ‘Pinoy’ Gonzales, Cyrus Natividad, and Jason Pagunsan. He was also asked questions about his family, his personal opinions on urgent matters of concern to the state and society; including his role in government and foreign relations.

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CPU recognizes Service Awardees

Dr. Teodoro C. Robles thanked the awardees for their loyalty to Central Philippine University.

A virtual program to honor the Service Awardees of Central Philippine University was premiered on Facebook and Youtube last January 6, 2022, at 2:00 pm.

It was started by a praise and worship songs led by Rev. Roger Quimpo and followed by a devotional by Rev. Cris Amorsolo Sian, Senior Pastor of the University Church. Rev. Sian challenged the awardees, and everyone in the university to work for the glory of the Lord thru CPU.

CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, in his message, thanked the awardees for their loyalty to CPU, and for giving the best years of their lives in serving the constituents of CPU.

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#CPUgoldenlions #Pres.Dr.teodoro #cpuisthebest #centralian #centralphilippineuniversity #westernvisayas #iloilotour #iloilocpu #iloiloschool #CPUUC

[centralian-updates]

CPU College of nursing turns over lunch and grocery packs to Iloilo Mission Hospital.

Another donation for the Covid-19 team of IMH was sent by CCINAA and CPU College of Nursing.

The CPU College of Nursing, on its 15th week of love and support to Covid-19 Frontliners of Iloilo Mission Hospital, turned over 45 lunch packs of Mang Inasal and 80 grocery packs and hygiene kits on February 9, 2022.

Atty. Salex Alibogha, Dean CPU College of Nursing said, “This is a continuing initiative of the CPU College of Nursing, CCINAA, and specific nursing batch of the College. The initiative started last March 2021 during the height of delta variant. For now, it is in support of the nurses fighting against the omicron variant.”

It was recalled that CPU College of nursing in cooperation with CCNIAA has been very supportive of frontline nurses at IMH, and were the early donors of food, vitamins and other necessities for the hospital at the start of Covid-19 surge in Iloilo City.

This week’s donation was collectively sponsored by Atty. Salex Alibogha Class 1992, Prof. Analie Gilongos Class 1995, Melba Sale Class 1997, Nadiene Caipang Catedral Class 1977, Socorro Cordova 1977, Suzette Castro Arcilla and friends of Class 1977 from Harris Health Care System Bentaub General Hospital Texas.

CPUCN and CCINAA would like to boost the morale of staff nurses amidst Covid-19. The idea of weekly food and grocery packs was conceived by Atty. Salex Alibogha, Geoffrey Leysa and Easter Arora with the support of CCINAA chapters all over the world.

CCINAA is an association of nurses, graduates of Central Philippine University, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital (which served as their training hospital from the years 1954 to 1974) and Iloilo Mission Hospital Training School for Nurses.

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#centralphilippineuniversity #centralian #iloiloschool #bestschooliloilo #panayschool #westernvisayasschool