Central Philippine UniversityAutonomous Status granted by CHED – Sept. 16, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2027
September 18, 2026
Read the full story here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../cpus-philippine-native-chicken-rd.../ #CPUcommitsToSDG #SustainableCPU #WeeklyCentralianLink
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has partnered with Central Philippine University (CPU) through its Enhanced Research and Development Leadership to Foster an Inclusive Research Ecosystem (RDLead FIRE) Program to strengthen engineering research and optimize the university’s wind tunnel facility. The initiative was carried out in two on-site sessions on April 22–25 and July 23–24, 2026, led by RD Leader Engr. Jeremias A. Gonzaga. Faculty and researchers received hands-on training in proposal development and submission, line-item budgeting, and peer-reviewed journal publishing. #DOSTNRCP #OneDOST4U #NRCPRDLead #NRCPRDLeadCPU
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | More Than Aware Knowing the core values is one thing. Living them is another. A university-wide study of 333 CPU freshmen across 12 colleges found that while 56% are aware of the five core values — Faith, Character, Justice, Stewardship, and Excellence — and 97% are satisfied with how they are integrated into SEAL classes, awareness alone does not predict real change. Satisfaction does. 87% of students say SEAL classes changed their lives. But the key driver? Satisfaction, not awareness. The numbers tell the story: awareness has no significant link to satisfaction or life change, but satisfaction strongly predicts real change. Change reaches inward first. Students reported the strongest shifts in mental (2.09) and social (2.00) domains, followed by academic (1.78) and physical (1.60). Health-related colleges showed the strongest results — likely because their future professions demand these values daily. Students say group activities, reflection, and small-group sharing, not lectures, made the values real. The takeaway is clear: values are not caught by knowing them. They are caught by living them, through classes students are genuinely satisfied with. Read the full study to see how CPU can strengthen, extend, and replicate this integration across all years and disciplines. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #SEALClasses #CoreValues #FaithCharacterJusticeStewardshipExcellence #ScientiaEtFides #ValuesFormation #HolisticEducation
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026
𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The Research Proposal Writing Training and Writeshop is underway at the CPUGAD TBI Co-Working Space, with Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio leading Part 1 on Research Problem and Research Question. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | From Knowledge to Habit Bins alone do not teach. Modeling the behavior does. A study of 148 Grade 4 and 5 pupils in an Iloilo City public school finds that structured, video-modeled lessons sharpened pupils' grasp of waste types and reinforced good sorting habits. But understanding why improper disposal matters proved harder to teach, especially to older learners. What the study found: Awareness of waste types rose significantly after the lessons. Pupils became noticeably better at sorting biodegradable from non-biodegradable waste. The "why" lagged behind the "what." Grade 4 pupils grew in understanding why improper disposal harms health and the environment, but Grade 5 pupils barely moved. Older pupils struggled with the abstract cause-and-effect ideas. Good habits were already there. Most pupils already handled waste properly before the lessons, thanks to school routines like CLAYGO. The intervention made those habits even more consistent. The hardest gain? Grade 5 pupils' awareness of waste's effects barely moved after the lessons; it was the weakest gain of all three domains measured. The takeaway is clear: structured, model-based teaching turns waste knowledge into classroom habits, but understanding why it matters still needs deeper, more experience-based instruction. Read the full study to see the recommendations for deepening waste literacy among elementary pupils. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #WasteLiteracy #SolidWasteManagement #CLAYGO #EnvironmentalEducation #ScientiaEtFides #FromKnowledgeToHabit
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2026
𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙋𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙇𝙊𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙊𝙇𝘼𝙍 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙅𝙀𝘾𝙏 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘼𝙂𝙍𝙄-𝘼𝙌𝙐𝘼 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙀𝘾𝙃𝙉𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙔 (𝘼𝙍𝙏) 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 08, 2026 The Iloilo Provincial Government, through Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office-Energy Efficiency and Conservation Desk and Provincial Agriculture's Office, in partnership with Central Philippine University - Center for Affiliated Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and Conservation (CPU-CARE), is exploring the potential development of a Floating Solar PV System at the ART Center—an innovative renewable energy initiative that seeks to maximize available water resources while supporting the Province’s transition toward clean and sustainable energy. The proposed floating solar project will involve the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on the suitable surface of fish ponds. Before proceeding with the proposed floating solar installation, a baseline assessment will be undertaken to determine the Art Center’s existing energy consumption and operational requirements. This baseline information will provide the necessary reference for determining the appropriate size and capacity of the proposed Floating Solar PV System. The proposed Floating Solar Project at the Iloilo Art Center represents an opportunity to demonstrate how renewable energy, innovation, aquaculture, and environmental sustainability can come together in one initiative. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122244739106282237&id=61558467111600&post_id=61558467111600_122244739106282237#
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐑&𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Read the full story here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../cpu-philippine-native-chicken-rd.../ #CPUcommitsToSDG #SustainableCPU #WeeklyCentralianLink
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2026
By The Centralian Link Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa is back at Central Philippine University for his second Balik Scientist engagement, continuing his work to strengthen research, mentor young researchers, and turn laboratory work into solutions that can make a difference in the community. Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa is back at Central Philippine University for a second Balik Scientist engagement, running from August 4, 2026 to August 22, 2027, covering six staggered months. The engagement follows his first stint from April 14 to October 13, 2025, which laid the foundation for geotechnical research at CPU through laboratory activities, student participation, and institutional collaborations. Describing the second engagement as a transition from “building capacity to making that capacity sustainable,” Dr. Balagosa stressed that research capability requires more than equipment. “Sustainable research requires people who are capable of using the equipment, students who are encouraged to ask new questions, faculty members who are willing to collaborate, and external partners who can provide expertise and opportunities,” he said. A pre-implementation meeting was held on August 25, 2026, at the CPUGAD TBI Co-Working Space to coordinate research directions, capacity-building activities, laboratory development, mentoring, and collaborations. A major focus is giving students hands-on research experience. “The first engagement allowed us to plant the seeds,” Dr. Balagosa said. “The second gives us the chance to make sure those seeds grow into something lasting—stronger laboratories, more capable young researchers, meaningful collaborations, and research that responds to problems here in Iloilo.” The engagement also connects with the Iloilo City Government through a complementary engagement running from September 4, 2026 to August 3, 2027. Among the areas of interest is the exploration of landfill-derived materials for sustainable engineering applications—reflecting his vision of bringing research “from the laboratory to the community.” By the end of the engagement, Dr. Balagosa hopes to see stronger laboratory capabilities, students and researchers with meaningful research experience, outputs progressing toward publication, continuing partnerships, and scientific evidence addressing local engineering and sustainability challenges. He also expressed that returning to CPU is personally meaningful because of the University’s Christ-centered community, which encourages him amid uncertainties and challenges. “One thing I am particularly looking forward to is seeing the research move from the laboratory to the community,” he said. “The first engagement allowed us to build the foundation. The second is about making sure what we built can grow, continue, and create impact beyond the program.” https://cpu.edu.ph/the-centralian-link/balik-scientist-dr-balagosa-returns-to-cpu-for-second-engagement/
September 10, 2026
Knowing the core values is one thing. Living them is another. A university-wide study of 333 CPU freshmen across 12 colleges found that while 56% are aware of the five core values — Faith, Character, Justice, Stewardship, and Excellence — and 97% are satisfied with how they are integrated into SEAL classes, awareness alone does not predict real change. Satisfaction does. 87% of students say SEAL classes changed their lives. But the key driver? Satisfaction, not awareness. The numbers tell the story: awareness has no significant link to satisfaction or life change, but satisfaction strongly predicts real change. Change reaches inward first. Students reported the strongest shifts in mental (2.09) and social (2.00) domains, followed by academic (1.78) and physical (1.60). Health-related colleges showed the strongest results — likely because their future professions demand these values daily. Students say group activities, reflection, and small-group sharing, not lectures, made the values real. The takeaway is clear: values are not caught by knowing them. They are caught by living them, through classes students are genuinely satisfied with. Read the full study to see how CPU can strengthen, extend, and replicate this integration across all years and disciplines. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #SEALClasses #CoreValues #FaithCharacterJusticeStewardshipExcellence #ScientiaEtFides #ValuesFormation #HolisticEducation
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2026
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚! CPU has been named among the five winners of the 2026 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔, recognized for innovations from its Philippine Native Chicken Research and Development Program through Golden Sprout Corp. The award was selected from 16 finalists nationwide, highlighting CPU’s excellence in research, innovation, and sustainable agricultural development. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐏𝐔!
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2026
The delivery and turnover of one month’s worth of school-based feeding supplies is currently underway at Badiang Elementary School, Brgy. Badiang, New Lucena, Iloilo. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2026
The 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐂𝐔𝐏: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 featuring “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” will be held on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Friday), at 3:00 PM via Zoom. Join 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐚 𝐂. 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 as she explores the limitations of traditional journal-based metrics and introduces more fair, transparent, and responsible approaches to research evaluation. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Academic research is often evaluated through numbers such as Impact Factors and citation counts. This session looks beyond these traditional measures by exploring global initiatives such as the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), which promote more responsible and inclusive approaches to recognizing research contributions. Participants will also discover open-source tools that support transparent and equitable research evaluation and reflect on whether institutions should adopt existing global frameworks or develop their own approaches to research assessment. 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 By the end of the session, participants will be able to: • Share personal observations on the limitations of Impact Factor and citation counts. • Present movements promoting responsible research assessment. • Demonstrate platforms that enable transparent and fair evaluation while promoting open science principles. • Discuss adoption versus innovation by exploring whether institutions should align with existing movements or develop their own frameworks. • Reflect on how research evaluation shapes scholarly behavior and incentives. Via Zoom Open to CPU Faculty, Graduate School Students, and Researchers FREE Admission — Scan the QR code to register. Don't miss this opportunity to explore fair and responsible approaches to research evaluation beyond traditional journal metrics. Discover global initiatives, innovative tools, and emerging perspectives that promote transparency, inclusivity, and open science. Register now and be part of the conversation!
September 10, 2026
𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The CPU Project ETC Logistics Coordinator, together with the school officials, personnel, and parents of Tapikan Elementary School in Brgy. Tapikan, San Joaquin, Iloilo, pose for a photo during the ongoing delivery and turnover of one month’s supply for the School-Based Feeding Program. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
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The Innovate Iloilo, a public-private sector movement to strengthen Iloilo’s innovation ecosystem, convened to align their efforts and chart next steps to advance the Innovate Iloilo Roadmap toward its vision of making Iloilo a premier innovation ecosystem by 2030. Representatives from government, industry, academe, research and development (R&D) institutions, and the startup community participated in the meeting, bringing their respective expertise, networks, and resources to the shared innovation agenda. Central Philippine University (CPU) also participated in the gathering, contributing to the collaborative efforts of the academic sector in advancing Iloilo’s innovation ecosystem. Through the Iloilo Innovation Council, these champions work collectively to help advance the goals of the different pillars while allowing each sector to contribute within its respective mandate and capacity. During the meeting, the discussion focused on strengthening a common understanding of the movement and translating the roadmap into a more workable and coordinated approach. This includes streamlining activities, recognizing the capacities of participating stakeholders, and identifying practical opportunities for collaboration toward the shared vision. Through the continued leadership of DOST Western Visayas and its partners, the movement reinforces the value of collaboration in using science, technology, and innovation to shape Iloilo's future. (MLRCJandayran/DOST Iloilo; Photos by: NGPorcal/DOST Iloilo) 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛) 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺’𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘋𝘖𝘚𝘛 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘚&𝘛 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵—𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰. #DOSTWesternVisayas #OneDOST4U #SolutionsAndOpportunitiesForAll
September 10, 2026
The CPU Project ETC Logistics Coordinator, together with the school principal, teachers, staff, and students of Iloilo River Plains Integrated School, pose for a photo during the ongoing delivery and turnover of one month’s supply for the School-Based Feeding Program. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2026
For over two decades, enrollment at the CPU College of Theology has been quietly slipping. From a peak of 89 students in 2000–2001 to just 44 by 2021–2022, that is nearly half. Why? This study set out to find out. Through surveys with 50 participants and in-depth interviews with 20 students, alumni pastors, faculty, and non-completers, researchers uncovered a complex story. The call to ministry remains strong — 90.9% of students entered in direct response to a divine call. But the pathways to answer that call are fragile. Financial support from families (20%), local churches (27%), Kasapulanans (11%), and the CPBC (24%) has not kept pace with students' needs. Recruitment is barely reaching potential students — high school outreach (24%) and church visits (20%) rank among the lowest factors. And gaps in curriculum, atmosphere, and facilities quietly erode belonging and persistence. Enrollment decline is not just about numbers. It reflects deeper issues of formation, belonging, and accompaniment. The message is clear: the seminary must become a puluy-an sang pagkatinawag — a house of calling — supported by churches, Kasapulanans, and the CPBC as active partners, not silent stakeholders. Read the full study to see how we can renew, recruit, and accompany the next generation of pastors. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #CPUCollegeOfTheology #PastoralFormation #Vocatio #ScientiaEtFides #TheologicalEducation #BaptistHeritage
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | What Lives in Our Landfill Matters! It's not just trash. It's a warning sign. A recent study of sediment samples from the Calajunan Sanitary Landfill in Iloilo City uncovered a diverse community of bacteria, including many strains resistant to common antibiotics. With 489 bacterial isolates identified and a Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) Index ranging from 0.1 to 0.8, the findings point to a growing threat that connects waste, wildlife, and human health. This is a One Health issue because the health of people, animals, and the environment is deeply interconnected. While the study didn't test humans or animals directly, the presence of these bacteria in our landfill is a clear signal. How we manage waste and use antibiotics today shapes the health of our community tomorrow. The good news? We can act. Proper waste segregation, responsible antibiotic use, and good hygiene go a long way in keeping these threats at bay. Read the full study to understand why a clean environment means a healthier Iloilo. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #IloiloCity #PublicHealth #WasteManagement #Sustainability
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | Autonomous, but Together Local autonomy does not mean going it alone. A historical study tracing over 400 years of Baptist history shows that local church independence has always been paired with voluntary cooperation and shared mission. From the Philadelphia Baptist Association in 1707 to the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC), the principle remains the same: self-governance within a covenantal relationship, not isolation. The study draws powerful lessons for the CPBC, especially when viewed through Filipino values like bayanihan and the barangay spirit. True autonomy, as the researcher puts it, is not absolute independence. It is interdependence rooted in the body of Christ. As Baptist churches in the Philippines navigate their own path, the call is clear: balance, contextualize, and connect. Strengthen organizational structure without weakening local churches. Honor autonomy while building unity. Read the full study to see how the past shapes our shared future. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #BaptistHistory #LocalAutonomy #CPBC #ABCUSA #ScientiaEtFides
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | Decoding the Central Spirit More than just a school, it’s a living legacy. For over 120 years, the Central Spirit has been the heartbeat of Central Philippine University. Recent research has mapped this identity into 13 powerful dimensions, from Commitment to Christ to Servant Leadership, confirming that our faith, leadership, and community are alive and well. The data shows very high satisfaction across students, faculty, and staff, but it also reminds us that we cannot rest on our laurels. As we celebrate our strengths, we must also address the pressures ahead, especially in scholarship support. Read the full review to see how we can all play a part in sustaining the Central Spirit for the next 120 years! #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CentralSpirit #ScientiaEtFides #CPUResearchInFocus
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2026
𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | Every Junkshop Matters! They may be small, but they make a huge difference. A recent study of 33 junkshops across Iloilo City reveals that these often-overlooked operations recover over 1,580 metric tons of recyclables every single month. It is turning trash into treasure, livelihoods, and a cleaner city. From ferrous metals to HDPE plastics, these unsung heroes of the circular economy divert over a tenth of the city's daily waste from landfills. But here's the catch: most remain informal and unrecognized in the official waste management system. It's time to recognize, support, and integrate them as true partners for a sustainable Iloilo City. Read the full study to see how every junkshop matters! #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Recycling
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