Central Philippine UniversityAutonomous Status granted by CHED โ Sept. 16, 2024 โ Sept. 15, 2027
November 3, 2026
Central Philippine University (CPU) continues to gain international recognition with its inclusion in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, marking another significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence. Building on its previous appearances in the rankings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026, CPU remains committed to providing quality education, advancing research, and fostering global engagement. This recognition reflects the University's continued efforts to uphold its standards of excellence and strengthen its contribution to higher education in the Philippines and across Asia. ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ '๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐! #QSAsia2027 #QSWorldUniversityRankings #CentralPhilippineUniversity #AcademicExcellence #ToGodBeTheGlory Read here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../cpu-reaffirms-its-presence-in-the.../
Read MoreNovember 3, 2026
This achievement highlights CPU's growing digital visibility and strong online presence among higher education institutions. Source: https://www.unirank.org/ph/western-visayas/ #uniRank2026 #ScientiaEtFides #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 29, 2026
Representing the University are CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension Dr. Aries Roda D. Romallosa, and CPUโs medium-term Balik Scientist, Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa. With the theme โBalik Agham: Siyensiyang Pandaigdig, Para sa Bayan,โ the convention highlights the contributions of returning Filipino scientists to advancing research, developing local capabilities, and translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions. The gathering features innovations and opportunities for knowledge exchange across agriculture, health, industry, energy, and emerging technologies. For CPU, participation underscores the importance of connecting international expertise with the needs of its faculty, students, and partner communities. The convention provides an opportunity to engage with scientists, fellow host institutions, and DOST partners, while exploring collaborations that can support the Universityโs research, development, and extension initiatives. Dr. Balagosaโs continuing engagement at CPU demonstrates how the Balik Scientist Program can help build lasting research capacity. Now on his second engagement with the University, he supports geotechnical research, laboratory development, faculty collaboration, and the mentoring of students and young researchers. His work emphasizes sustaining these capabilities and connecting laboratory research with local engineering and sustainability concerns. The presence of President Dagohoy and VPRDE Romallosa alongside Dr. Balagosa reflects CPUโs institutional support for scientific exchange and research partnerships. Such engagements help create opportunities for hands-on learning, stronger research teams, and the development of studies that respond to community needs. Through its participation, CPU affirms its commitment to bringing global scientific knowledge closer to the communities it servesโadvancing research that develops people, strengthens institutions, and contributes to national development. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 28, 2026
Read the full story here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../cpu-joins-12th-annual-balik.../ #CPUcommitsToSDG #SustainableCPU #WeeklyCentralianLink
Read MoreOctober 28, 2026
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1599180422246297&id=100064630640589# Through the DOST Balik Scientist Program, led by Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa, in collaboration with Central Philippine University (CPU) and the Iloilo City Government through the Office of the General Services Officer, we are working together to advance sustainable waste management, research innovation, and local capacity development. At the Iloilo City Sanitary Landfill, our team is exploring waste recovery and resource utilization opportunities alongside the City's landfill operations and waste-to-value development plans, identifying which waste materials may be suitable for sustainable construction and ground improvement, and which may have better alternative uses Beyond research, this collaboration brings together CPU students, researchers, research assistants, and OGSO personnel for hands-on learning, technical knowledge-sharing, and skills development. Our vision goes beyond turning waste into valuable resources. It is about building local expertise, empowering future scientists and engineers, and strengthening Iloilo City's capacity to develop practical, science-based solutions. From the landfill to the laboratory, we are working together toward a more sustainable Iloilo City! #DOSTBalikScientistProgram #IloiloCityGovernment #CentralPhilippineUniversity #OGSOIloiloCity #WasteToResource #SustainableIloilo #ResearchAndInnovation
Read MoreOctober 26, 2026
Read the full story here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../cpu-presents-palay-supply-and.../ #CPUcommitsToSDG #SustainableCPU #WeeklyCentralianLink
Read MoreOctober 24, 2026
Central Philippine Universityโs Community Engagement and Service Learning Center and School of Graduate Studies are participating in the National Indigenous Peoples Month Information and Service Caravan in Brgy. Agbun-od, Jamindan, Capiz. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 24, 2026
Senior High School students from Saint Gabriel College are exploring Central Philippine Universityโs Packaging Engineering Laboratory, CPU-DOST-PCIEERD Wind Energy R&D Facility, and CPUGAD TBI Co-Working Space as part of their Educational Research Tour and Industry Immersion. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 24, 2026
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122215332164459841 Huge congratulations to ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ (๐๐ฃ๐จ) for being awarded the ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐๐๐)! CPU earns this prestigious recognition for transforming the highest number of student ideas into viable ventures through the Wadhwani Ignite Program for 2025โ2026. This award highlights their dedication to cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets and helping students turn creative concepts into real-world solutions. Thank you for championing youth entrepreneurship and driving innovation across Western Visayas! #WVISF2026 #StartupFest2026 #WesternVisayasInnovationAwards #WesternVisayasInnovativeStartupFest
Read MoreOctober 24, 2026
The ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐, ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ featuring โ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ: ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐งโ has been rescheduled to October 28, 2026 (Wednesday), at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Join ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ ๐. ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ as she guides emerging and experienced scholars through the process of transforming a thesis into a publication-ready journal manuscript. Discover how to formulate compelling research questions, articulate a clear and original scholarly contribution, align your manuscript with the aims and scope of target journals, and refine your writing for successful academic publication. ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง This session guides emerging and experienced scholars through the critical transition from thesis writing to journal publication. While a thesis demonstrates research competence, a publishable manuscript must articulate a defensible claim to originality, framed as a precise research question and aligned with the aims and scope of a target journal. This session emphasizes how to define contribution types (empirical, theoretical, methodological, contextual), adapt language and structure for peer audiences, and strategically position manuscripts within disciplinary conversations. ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ By the end of the session, participants will be able to: โข Differentiate thesis vs. journal writing, highlighting the distinct structure of publishable manuscripts compared to academic theses. โข Formulate strong research questions to ensure questions are non-obvious, meaningful, and answerable within available data and methods. โข Share practical strategies to match framing, terminology, and citations with the priorities of target journals. โข Transform thesis-style prose into concise journal writing using IMRaD conventions and disciplinary norms. โข Create a section-by-section outline with word budgets, contribution statements, and figures/tables to streamline drafting. Via Zoom Open to CPU Faculty, Graduate School Students, and Researchers FREE Admission โ Scan the QR code or register through this link: https://cpu-edu-ph.zoom.us/.../V_dgSdGQQNSL6Of_AONnEQ ... Take the next step toward turning your research into a publishable journal article! Join us in this engaging session and gain practical insights into refining your research questions, strengthening your scholarly contribution, and preparing your manuscript for publication. Register now and be part of the conversation!
Read MoreOctober 22, 2026
Senior High School students from Saint Gabriel College are exploring Central Philippine Universityโs Packaging Engineering Laboratory, CPU-DOST-PCIEERD Wind Energy R&D Facility, and CPUGAD TBI Co-Working Space as part of their Educational Research Tour and Industry Immersion. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 16, 2026
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122186587268933425&id=61578002775875# Snapshots from todayโs Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry hearing reviewing the proposed Contract of Award with DOST-PCIEERD, Central Philippine University, and awardee Dr. Jebie A. Balagosa! Empowering local academic talent and research for a smarter, more progressive Iloilo! #SPInAction #SPITC #IloiloCityCouncil #IloiloCitySangguniangPanlungsod
Read MoreOctober 13, 2026
Central Philippine University presents the findings of its research study, โPalay Supply and Rice Market Chain Analysis for Pototan,โ during the Pototan Rice Multi-Stakeholders Consultation held today, October 13, 2026, in Pototan, Iloilo. The research examines local palay production, rice market dynamics, and value chain opportunities to strengthen market linkages and support a more sustainable rice industry in the municipality. #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 12, 2026
Journalists from social and humanities sciences play a decisive role in decentralizing Western perspectives, spreading diverse cultural and intellectual views, and contributing to a more inclusive global discourse, noted Reysa Alenzuela (Central Philippine University (Iloilo City, Philippines) in her report. This study examines the journal of the Eastern Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which is dedicated to the studies of Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Through thematic analysis, this study conducted a descriptive analysis of the topics, geographical coverage, and author affiliations. The analysis showed a consistent multidisciplinary profile. The thematic representation indicates a broader representation that reflects significant thematic diversity. The authorship data indicate that, although mostly European scientists, the journal has an international reach and opportunities for broader global inclusivity. The citation characteristics emphasize that the most influential articles are dedicated to culturally and socially-religious significant topics, while works with fewer citations represent significant but minor contributions in specialized fields. This study emphasizes the role of library and information sciences (LIS) in decentralizing Western scientific dominance, supporting diverse knowledge systems, and improving the accessibility of underrepresented regional studies. Conference website https://conflib.ust.edu.ua/Conf_univ_Library_2026 The full text can be viewed on the conference website https://conflib.ust.edu.ua/Conf.../schedConf/presentations IT-Enterprise #LibraryUSUST #ะัะฑะปัะพัะตะบะฐะฃะะฃะะข #ะฃะะฃะะข #USUST #ะะพะฝัะตัะตะฝััั2026 #UniLibNSD2026 SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/LibraryUSUST?__cft__[0]=AZhrAejIE0FiNt3ZC-aRRf1BK3TdqdYHBIFqXlQ8-GR9EDnBUgOsuMB77xBzdf4VL_1llAk4JS_2TeSblP01cNdwfqiKDbWNsnhGiZXs_EeQau-p2HXNApU58Vfx-o7Io-yyHYu9KlfDmEn3czB7T-XI35bnIhBA&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R
Read MoreOctober 10, 2026
A humble herb, a two-front metabolic defense. A peer-reviewed study finds that the dietary fiber in lemongrass, a common Filipino kitchen herb, ferments in the gut into propionate, a compound that mildly blocks two enzymes driving high blood sugar and high cholesterol, and even outperformed standard drugs at lowering cholesterol in an animal model. What the study found: Lemongrass is rich in dietary fiber. Two-thirds (65.68%) of lemongrass by dry weight is dietary fiber, mostly insoluble. Fermentation yields propionate. Gut fermentation of the fiber produced propionate as its dominant short-chain fatty acid; acetate and butyrate were undetected. It mildly blocks a blood-sugar enzyme. The propionate isolate inhibited alpha-amylase by 20.43%, slowing the breakdown of starch into sugar. It also blocks a cholesterol enzyme. The isolate inhibited HMG-CoA reductase by 13.11%, the same rate-limiting enzyme targeted by statin drugs. In rats, it beat the reference drugs. Rats fed the fiber showed the greatest drop in total cholesterol, outperforming the Acarbose plus Pravastatin drug combination. This is the first study to examine lemongrass dietary fiber and its fermentation products for diabetes and heart-disease risk. The takeaway is clear: lemongrass dietary fiber, through its fermentation product propionate, works on two fronts at once, taming blood sugar and cholesterol, making this everyday herb a strong candidate for future functional foods. DOI: 10.3233/MNM-210568 Read the full study to see how a kitchen herb becomes a functional food. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #Lemongrass #FunctionalFood #DiabetesPrevention #CholesterolHealth #ScientiaEtFides #SmallHerbBigDefense
Read MoreOctober 8, 2026
Join us for the 10th National Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Summit! Organized by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) in partnership with the ReSEED Caraga Regional Innovation and Startup Ecosystem (RISE) Consortium, this yearโs milestone summit will bring together Technology Business Incubators, innovators, startups, academe, industry, and government partners to celebrate a decade of impact and strengthen the countryโs innovation ecosystem. With the theme โDecade of Impact: From Spark to Scale,โ the Summit will celebrate 10 years of technology business incubation and the milestones achieved in nurturing technology-based startups, strengthening regional innovation communities, and transforming research and emerging technologies into market-ready solutions. As we mark this milestone, the Summit will also look ahead to the next decade of Philippine innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth through meaningful conversations, collaborations, and new opportunities. November 13, 2026 Butuan City, Caraga Be part of this milestone gathering as we celebrate a decade of impact and the sparks that will shape what comes next! #TBISummit2026 #DOST #PHSW2026 SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122224971320596193
Read MoreOctober 8, 2026
The CPU Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE), in coordination with Turnitin, is conducting the iThenticate User โ Instructors Workflow Training via Zoom, October 8, 2026. The training focuses on the proper use of iThenticate in reviewing the originality and integrity of research and academic documents. #CentralPhilippineUniversity
Read MoreOctober 8, 2026
Read the full story here: https://cpu.edu.ph/.../urc-conducts-research-proposal.../ #CPUcommitsToSDG #SustainableCPU #WeeklyCentralianLink
Read MoreOctober 7, 2026
A research proposal writing training and writeshop for CPU faculty members from the Junior High School (JHS), Social Work Department, Social Sciences Department, and College of Theology.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2026